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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Chandan Kundu is a Research Fellow and Laboratory Manager in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Monash University. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering and has over ten years of experience in biomass conversion, thermochemical processing, and circular economy technologies.
He is best recognised for developing patented biomass-to-chemicals and Plastic conversion processes using catalytic pyrolysis and process intensification. His research spans biochar valorisation (bio-slurry fuels and bio-coke), plastic and tyre waste-to-fuel technologies, and industrial waste recycling. Dr Kundu plays a key role in industry-linked projects, including collaborations on the pyrolysis-based recycling of decommissioned subsea infrastructure.
He has published in leading journals, contributed to patent development, and actively supervises HDR and undergraduate researchers, focusing on scalable, industry-relevant solutions for clean energy and sustainable manufacturing.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
- 2 Active
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Sustainable production of high-value chemicals from biomass using continuous reactor systems
Bhattacharya, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kundu, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Singh, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) (Australia)
1/07/26 → 30/06/30
Project: Research
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Turning Waste to Wealth: Converting End-of-Life Tyres and Plastics into Energy Resources
Kundu, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bhattacharya, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Scrimizzi, P. (Partner Investigator (PI))
Department of Education (Australia), A.Eon Holding Pty Ltd
19/03/26 → 18/03/27
Project: Research
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Thermochemical conversion of untreated and pretreated biomass for efficient production of levoglucosenone and 5‐chloromethylfurfural in the presence of an acid catalyst
Kundu, C., Biswas, S., Kibria, M. A. & Bhattacharya, S., 9 Feb 2022, In: Catalysts. 12, 2, 14 p., 206.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Biomass Conversion to Chemicals and Biochar for Sustainable Development
Kundu, C., Ng, W. L., Das, K., Loy, A. C. M., Elfaki, O. E. & Bhattacharya, S., 2025, Recent Developments in Power and Propulsion Applications. De, A., K. Gupta, A., K. Runchal, A., Rakshit, D. & Kushari, A. (eds.). 1st ed. Singapore Singapore: Springer, p. 231-290 60 p. (Green Energy and Technology; vol. Part F961).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Insights into CO2 Hydrogenation to DME: In Situ DRIFTS Study of Reaction over Cu/ZSM-5 Catalyst
Ebrahimian, S., Kundu, C., Loy, A. C. M. & Bhattacharya, S., May 2025, In: Chemical Engineering and Technology. 48, 5, 11 p., e70004.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Processing of End-Of-Life Flowlines, Umbilicals and Tyres into Useful Energy Resources
Kundu, C., Philip, L. & Bhattacharya, S., 2025, Society of Petroleum Engineers - SPE Symposium - Asia Pacific Decommissioning and Well P and A. Society of Petroleum EngineersResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Other
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Can e-waste recycling provide a solution to the scarcity of rare earth metals? An overview of e-waste recycling methods
Vuppaladadiyam, S. S. V., Thomas, B. S., Kundu, C., Vuppaladadiyam, A. K., Duan, H. & Bhattacharya, S., 10 May 2024, In: Science of the Total Environment. 924, 17 p., 171453.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access93 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Activities
- 2 Patents
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Chemical & Biological Engineering (Organisational unit)
Kundu, C. (Member)
30 May 2024Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent
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Chemical & Biological Engineering (Organisational unit)
Kundu, C. (Member)
13 Oct 2023Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent (Provisional)