Paragraph 1: I am a molecular modeling chemist with 20+ years of experience in chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms, focusing on atmospheric chemistry and combustion processes. I have used Gaussian, MOLPRO, MESMER, ORCA and other quantum chemical tools to analyze systems from small molecules to medium clusters. I am proficient in data analysis and visualization, and I enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration. Paragraph 2: I have led and participated in international research projects across universities in India, the USA, Australia, and Finland. I am skilled in project management, scientific writing, and communicating results to both technical and non-technical audiences. I am fluent in English and Hindi, with working knowledge of Finnish and Bengali; I value mentoring and cross-disciplinary teamwork.

Prasenjit Seal

Paragraph 1: I am a molecular modeling chemist with 20+ years of experience in chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms, focusing on atmospheric chemistry and combustion processes. I have used Gaussian, MOLPRO, MESMER, ORCA and other quantum chemical tools to analyze systems from small molecules to medium clusters. I am proficient in data analysis and visualization, and I enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration. Paragraph 2: I have led and participated in international research projects across universities in India, the USA, Australia, and Finland. I am skilled in project management, scientific writing, and communicating results to both technical and non-technical audiences. I am fluent in English and Hindi, with working knowledge of Finnish and Bengali; I value mentoring and cross-disciplinary teamwork.

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Paragraph 1: I am a molecular modeling chemist with 20+ years of experience in chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms, focusing on atmospheric chemistry and combustion processes. I have used Gaussian, MOLPRO, MESMER, ORCA and other quantum chemical tools to analyze systems from small molecules to medium clusters. I am proficient in data analysis and visualization, and I enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration.

Paragraph 2: I have led and participated in international research projects across universities in India, the USA, Australia, and Finland. I am skilled in project management, scientific writing, and communicating results to both technical and non-technical audiences. I am fluent in English and Hindi, with working knowledge of Finnish and Bengali; I value mentoring and cross-disciplinary teamwork.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Finnish
Beginner
Bengali
Fluent

Work Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Researched chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms with emphasis on atmospheric relevance, including auto-oxidation of aromatics. Maintained accurate records of research findings, performed data analysis and statistical evaluation, contributed to research concept and experimental design, and mentored doctoral students. Authored multiple papers for international journals and presented results at conferences/workshops (EAC and EGU). Co-authored conference proceedings.
University Researcher at University of Helsinki, Finland
November 5, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Studied kinetics and reaction mechanisms of nanosecond-structured hydrocarbon radicals and Criegee intermediates; used Gaussian, MOLPRO, SPARTAN, MESMER, and HPC tools to analyze data and publish results; contributed to cross-disciplinary collaborations and dissemination of findings.
Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of New South Wales, Australia
April 1, 2015 - March 31, 2018
Applied quantum chemical techniques to drug delivery projects. Created and executed scenarios for analysis projects and interpreted results to address relevant questions. Conducted independent research and development in the field of nonlinear optics.
Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Minnesota, Minnesota, USA
April 1, 2011 - February 28, 2015
Studied kinetics and reaction mechanisms relevant to combustion chemistry; utilized computational chemistry approaches to understand reaction pathways in complex systems.

Education

PhD in Physical Chemistry at University of Calcutta, West Bengal, India
September 5, 2005 - October 5, 2010
Master of Science in Chemistry with specialization in Physical Chemistry at University of Calcutta
September 3, 2003 - August 31, 2005
Bachelors of Science in Chemistry at University of Calcutta
September 1, 2000 - July 29, 2003

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