Sujoy Mandal

I am Sujoy Mandal, a highly skilled professional with a strong academic background in Industrial Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, and Metallurgical Engineering. With a B.Sc and M.Sc from Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Calcutta University, and an M.Tech from IIT Bombay, I possess a comprehensive understanding of materials science. Currently working as Junior Scientist in Ashapura group of Industries and previously worked as a Quality Control In-Charge at Ceramat Private Limited (A Tata Steel Enterprise), and as a Technical Engineer in Ants Ceramics Pvt.

Ltd. My expertise includes advanced material characterization techniques such as XRD, XRF, SEM, TEM, and Particle Size Analysis. Also, I implemented ISO 13485: 2016 and handling of CAPA, OOS,OOT, RCA, process validation.

I am driven by a passion for precision and efficiency, consistently delivering exceptional results in my roles.

ASHAPURA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES|JUNIOR SCIENTIST [Apr,2025-Present]

• Operate and maintain advanced analytical instruments, including XRD, light-scattering and Sedigraph particle size analyzers, SEM, TGA-DSC, BET surface area analyzer, and XRF spectrometers. • Draft comprehensive test reports summarizing findings, trends, and recommendations for the R&D team. • Develop and deliver hands-on training sessions for new users on instrument operation and data interpretation. • Perform routine quality testing on a variety of ceramics and refractory materials (kaolin, bentonite, bauxite, Alumina, Dolomite etc), ensuring compliance with internal and industry specifications. • Prepare and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for instruments and analytical methods.

CERAMAT PRIVATE LIMITED (A TATA STEEL ENTERPRISE) | QUALITY CONTROL IN-CHARGE [Apr,2022-Mar,2025]

• Led material characterization for raw inputs, packaging, and finished goods(Hydroxyapatite and β-TCP) using Rigaku XRD, Beckman Coulter particle size analysis, pH/TDS/conductivity meters, SEM, TEM, and ICP techniques. • Collaborated with R&D to troubleshoot and optimize product formulations, leveraging batch manufacturing record (BMR) data to drive process improvements. • Oversaw final release of Certificates of Analysis (COA), ensuring all products met stringent quality and regulatory requirements. • ISO 13485:2016 implementation: conducted internal audits as a certified internal auditor and trained production teams on compliance standards. • Coordinated in-line quality inspections across production and packing areas, identifying out-of-specification (OOS and OOT) trends and leading root-cause investigations. • Managed quality documentation and workflows within SAP QM, maintaining full traceability and real-time reporting.

ANTS CERAMICS PRIVATE LIMITED | TECHNICAL ENGINEER [Jul,2021-Mar,2022]

• Led an eight-member cross-functional team (sales and marketing) to align technical solutions with client requirements. • Provided technical support and troubleshooting for customers’ process and production challenges. • Developed cost-analysis proposals for custom ceramic products, enabling the sales team to present competitive, margin optimized quotes. • Supervised the production of high-temperature laboratory ware using slip casting and pressing techniques.

M.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science From IIT Bombay(2021)

M.Sc in Applied Chemistry from Calcutta University (2019)

B.Sc in Industrial Chemistry from Calcutta University (2017)