Dr Jaya Maitra

Assistant Professor

About

Dr. Jaya Maitra

Assistant Professor (Research & Teaching)
Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences
Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida – 201308, India maitra.jaya@gmail.com

Research Profile

Research-focused academician with 20+ years of experience in advanced materials research, polymer science, and interdisciplinary applications of chemistry. Actively engaged in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of bio-based and functional polymeric materials for environmental remediation, biomedical systems, food packaging, and sustainable technologies.

Demonstrated research excellence through high-impact journal publications, international collaborations, patent filings, and supervision of doctoral and postgraduate research. Several publications appear in SCI/Scopus indexed journals including Environmental Research, Polymer Engineering & Science, Journal of Cellular Plastics, Biopolymers, Polymer for Advanced Technologies, and Journal of Biomaterials Science (Taylor & Francis).

Core Research Areas

Biopolymers & biodegradable polymeric films

Polymer blends, nanocomposites & functional materials

Hydrogel systems & crosslinking chemistry

Membrane materials for water purification

Heavy metal adsorption & wastewater remediation

Sustainable packaging materials

Bio-based polyurethane foams

Green materials for circular economy applications

Research Experience & Academic Positions

Assistant Professor, Gautam Buddha University (2010–Present)
Active engagement in funded research planning, interdisciplinary supervision, and advanced laboratory research.

Lecturer, Amity School of Engineering & Technology, Delhi (2005–2010)

Project Scientist, IIT Delhi (Multiple Projects):
Worked in collaboration with premier institutions on projects related to:

Antimicrobial polymer grafting (Biomedical Engineering)

Membrane systems for water treatment

Eco-friendly jute and natural fiber composites

Polymer energy and sustainability assessment

Research Supervision

Ph.D supervision: 6

M.Tech / Integrated PG theses supervised: 20+

M.Sc dissertations supervised: 25+
Supervision spans Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, and Materials Science.

Scholarly Output

Research Publications: 44+ peer-reviewed papers

Book Chapters: 10+ (Springer and international publishers)

Research domains include:
Biopolymers , Nanocomposites , Hydrogels , Membranes , Environmental Materials ,Sustainable Packaging

Selected Journals Published In:
Environmental Research (IF 7.7)
Polymer Engineering & Science
Journal of Cellular Plastics
Biopolymers
Polymer for Advanced Technologies
Journal of Biomaterials Science (Taylor & Francis)