Dr. Tanujjal Bora

1. D.Eng. (Nanotechnology) – Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, (2012)
2. M.Eng. (Microelectronics) – Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, (2009)
3. B.Tech. (Electronics & Communication Engineering) – North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, India, (2006)

• Nanomaterials for energy harvesting
• Water & air purification
• Nano- and Bio-sensors
• Nanostructured surfaces & thin film coatings
• Sensor applications for early disease detection
• Material circularity & sustainability

1. Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
2. Nano-Micro Fabrication Technologies
3. Characterization Tools in Nanotechnology
4. Colloids & Nanoparticles
5. Biosensors & Bioelectronics
6. Catalysis
7. Nanometrology
8. Nanotechnology for Solar Cells
9. Circular Economy: Science, Engineering and Business Innovation

1. N. Kamkrua, T. Ngernsutivorakul, S. Limwichean, P. Eiamchai, C. Chananonnawathorn, V. Pattanasetthakul, R. Ricco, K. Choowongkomon, M. Horprathum, N. Nuntawong, T. Bora, R. Botta, Au Nanoparticle-Based Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Aptasensors for Paraquat Herbicide Detection. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 6 (2023), 1072–1082. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.2c04556 
2. C.A. Rico-Yuson, S. Danwittayakul, S. Kumar, G.L. Hornyak, T. Bora, Sequential dip-coating of CsPbBr3 perovskite films in ambient conditions and their photovoltaic performance. Journal of Materials Science, 57 (2022), 10285-10298. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-022-07299-1 
3. S. Shamim, G.L. Hornyak, D. Crespy, H.H. Kyaw, T. Bora, Morphology and Visible Photoluminescence Modulation in Dye-free Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles using a Simple Calcination Step. Materials Research Bulletin, 152 (2022) 111842. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.materresbull.2022.111842 
4. K.Swargiary, P. Metem, C. Kulatumyotin, S. Thaneerat, N. Ajchareeyasoontorn, P. Jitpratak, T. Bora, W.S. Mohammed, J. Dutta, C. Viphavakit, ZnO Nanorods Coated Single-Mode–Multimode–Single-Mode Optical Fiber Sensor for VOC Biomarker. Sensors, 16 (2022), 6273. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22166273 
5. C.A. Rico-Yuson, G.L. Hornyak, T. Bora, Cyanide-free environment-friendly alternative to copper electroplating for zinc die-cast alloys. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28 (2021) 38065–38073. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-13398-4 
6. K. Sharma, T. Bora & W.S. Mohammed, Effect of solvent absorption on the optical properties of 3D printed methacrylate waveguide. Optics & Laser Technology, 134 (2021) 106573. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optlastec.2020.106573 
7. K. Ponlamuangdee, G.L. Hornyak, T. Bora & S. Bamrungsap, Graphene oxide/gold nanorod plasmonic paper–a simple and cost-effective SERS substrate for anticancer drug analysis. New Journal of Chemistry, 44 (2020), 14087-14094. https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ02448A 
8. U. Waiwijit, C. Chananonnawathorn, P. Eimchai, T. Bora, G.L. Hornyak & N. Nuntawong, Fabrication of Au-Ag nanorod SERS substrates by co-sputtering technique and dealloying with selective chemical etching. Applied Surface Science, 530 (2020), 147171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.147171 
9. M. Khalid, T. Bora, A. Al Ghaithi, S. Thukral & J. Dutta, Raman spectroscopy detects changes in bone mineral quality and collagen cross-linkage in Staphylococcus infected human bone. Scientific Reports, 8 (2018) 9417. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-27752-z 
10. B. Al-Ghafri, T. Bora, P. Sathe, S. Dobrestov & M. Al-Abri, Photocatalytic microbial removal and degradation of organic contaminants of water using PES fibers. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 233 (2018) 136-142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2018.03.095 
11. J. Al-Sabahi, T. Bora, M. Claereboudt, M. Al-Abri & J. Dutta, Visible light photocatalytic degradation of HPAM polymer in oil produced water using supported zinc oxide nanorods. Chemical Engineering Journal, 351 (2018) 56-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2018.06.071
12. S.A.J. Sulaiman, T. Bora & O. K. Abou-Zied, Spectroscopic characterization of the warfarin drug-binding site of folded and unfolded human serum albumin anchored on gold nanoparticles: Effect of bioconjugation on the loading capacity. RSC Advances, 8 (2018) 7523-7532. https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA00006A
13. H.H.M. Yusof, S.W. Harun, K. Dimyati, T. Bora, K. Sterckx, W.S. Mohammed & J. Dutta, Low-Cost Integrated Zinc Oxide Nanorod-Based Humidity Sensors for Arduino Platform. IEEE Sensors Journal 19 (2018), 2442-2449. https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2018.2886584
14. T. Bora, P. Sathe, K. Laxman, S. Dobretsov & J. Dutta, Defect engineered visible light active ZnO nanorods for photocatalytic treatment of water. Catalysis Today, 284 (2017) 11-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cattod.2016.09.014
15. T. Bora, D. Zoefl & J. Dutta, Importance of plasmonic heating on visible light driven photocatalysis of gold nanoparticle decorated zinc oxide nanorods. Scientific Reports, 6 (2016) 26913. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep26913

    Full publication list: https://scholar.google.co.th/citations?user=KorcjS8AAAAJ&hl=en 

    
    

Ongoing projects:

1. Circular System Innovation for Polyurethane Foam: Catalytic approach to upcycle foam waste from mattresses and beyond
   Funded by: The Royal Academy of Engineering, UK & Circularity Co. Ltd, Thailand
   Project value: £100,000 ($126,419); Period: 2021-2024
   Role: Project Leader
   Collaborating partners: The University of Cambridge, UK & Circularity Co. Ltd., Thailand
2. Development of a nanomagnetic flow system for the recovery of water from polyurethane acidolysis
   Funded by: The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand
   Project value: £80,000 ($101,114), Period: 2021-2024
   Role: Project Leader
   Collaborating partners: The University of Cambridge, UK & Circularity Co. Ltd., Thailand
3. Self-Healing and Electrically Conducting Photopolymer for Tactile Sensors
   Funded by: The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand
   Project value: THB 487,100 ($13,668); Period: 2021- 2025
   Role: Project Leader
   Collaborating partner: National Metal and Materials Technology Center, Thailand
4. Superhydrophobic Self-Cleaning Coatings with Improved Electrical Properties for Porcelain Insulators
   Funded by: The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand
   Project value: THB 487,100 ($13,668); Period: 2020 – 2024
   Role: Project Leader
   Collaborating partner: National Metal and Materials Technology Center, Thailand
5. SERS-based Biosensors for the Detection of Cortisol Biomarker in Sweat
   Funded by: The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand
   Project value: THB 487,100 ($13,668); Period: 2020 – 2024
   Role: Project Leader
   Collaborating partner: National Nanotechnology Center, Thailand

Completed projects:

1. Anti-reflective Coatings for Solar Panels
   Funded by: NEON Infotech South East Asia Co. LTD., Thailand
   Project value: 290,000 THB ($8,138); Period: 2021 – 2022
   Role: Project Leader
2. Solar Panel Coating Device
   Funded by: NEON Infotech South East Asia Co. LTD., Thailand
   Project value: THB 546,000 ($15,321) ; Period: 2022 (7 months)
   Role: Co-PI
3. Design and Fabrication of Aptamer-Based SERS Chips for Selective Detection of Paraquat Herbicide Residues in Water and Soil
   Funded by: The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand
   Project value: THB 290,000 ($8,138) ; Period: 2020 – 2022
   Role: Project Leader
   Collaborating partner: National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Thailand
4. Sol-Gel Synthesis of Core-Shell Metal Oxide Nanoparticles and their Application in NIR Reflective Coatings
   Funded by: The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand
   Project value: THB 290,000 ($8,138) ; Period: 2020 – 2022
   Role: Project Leader
   Collaborating partner: National Metal and Materials Technology Center, Thailand
5. Evaluation of Metal Oxide Nanostructured Anti-Reflection Coatings for Reduced Optical Losses in Solar Panels
   Funded by: NEON Infotech South East Asia Co. LTD., Thailand
   Project value: THB 1,150,000 ($32,269) ; Period: 2019 – 2020
   Role: Project Leader
6. Low-Cost 3D Printed Microfluidic Sensing Devices for Rapid Chemical Detection
   Funded by: AIT Research Initiation Grant
   Project amount: THB 50,000 ($1,403) ; Period: 2019 – 2020
   Role: Project Leader
7. Development of Robust Coating for Fastener Industry
   Funded by: IDEAL Fastener Asia Ltd. Hong Kong
   Project value: THB 11,759,020 ($329,957) ; Period: 2016 – 2020
   Role: Project Coordinator
8. Simulation and Nanotechnology to Enhance Selected Solar Cell Materials
   Funded by: NEON Infotech South East Asia Co. LTD., Thailand
   Project value: THB 1,500,000 ($42,090) ; Period: 2018 – 2019
   Role: Co-PI
9. Inter-Comparison of Nanoparticle Size Measurement
   Funded by: Asia Nano Forum (Coordinated by NANOTEC, Thailand)
   Period: 2018 (9 months)
   Role: Project Participant (Total 17 participants from 7 countries)
10. Portable Raman Spectrometer to Differentiate Infected from Ischemic Bone in Sickle Cell Patients
    Funded by: The Research Council, Oman
    Period: 2015 – 2016
    Role: Project Key Personnel

1. Transforming Systems through Partnership 20/21 Research Grant awarded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK. Award value: GBP 80,000.
2. Master thesis supervised selected for the ADB-JSP Thesis of the Year Award 2022 under the special category of “Research and Development for Technological Innovation”. Thesis title: “Design and Fabrication of Multi-walled carbon nanotube-Polydimethylsiloxane (MWCNT-PDMS) Composite Polymer-Based Flow Sensor for Low Fluid Flow Detection” 
3. The National Research Award (2018), awarded by The Research Council, Oman.
4. AIT Distinguished Teaching Award (2018), awarded by the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
5. Sheikh Saqr Al Qasimi Graduate Research Fellowship during PhD (2010 – 2012)
6. Best AIT Master Thesis Award in 2009
7. Infineon Prize for Outstanding Academic Performance in Microelectronics in 2009
8. AIT Fellowship during Master of Engineering (2007 – 2009)
9. Merit Scholarship by North East Council of Education, India during B. Tech. (2002 – 2006)
10. Assam High School Scholarship up to Class X (1993 – 1998)

1. Nominated Member of Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Honor Society
2. Member of the International Water Association
3. Member of Nanotechnology Association Thailand
4. Member in IEEE Nanotechnology Council
5. Member in IEEE Electron Devices Society
6. Member in IEEE Photonics Society

• Photocatalysis,
• Functional materials,
• Nanocomposites,
• Optical coatings,
• Self-cleaning,
• Nanobiosensors,
• Optoelectronic devices,
• Material circularity,
• Sustainable technology development