Mr. Kunal Pal is an emerging biomedical researcher with strong expertise in nanomedicine, molecular biology, and cancer therapeutics. With 64 published documents, 1,326 total citations from 1,177 referencing documents, and an h-index of 20, his research contributions reflect high academic quality and influence. He has conducted pioneering work in developing nanoparticle-based delivery systems, particularly focusing on biocompatible and green nanomaterials for targeted cancer therapy. His doctoral research at Bose Institute explored curcumin delivery systems for triple-negative breast cancer, showcasing innovation in molecular design and therapeutic efficacy. Mr. Pal’s studies integrate multidisciplinary approaches encompassing toxicology, bioimaging, nanotechnology, and drug delivery mechanisms, resulting in publications in reputed journals such as Inorganic Chemistry, Dalton Transactions, Materials Science and Engineering: C, and Nanomedicine. He has also presented his research at multiple international conferences and received honors including the Young Researcher Award from the National Environmental Science Academy. Beyond academia, he has served as a scientific advisor in industry and reviewer for leading journals like Scientific Reports and Apoptosis, demonstrating his versatility and leadership in translational science. His commitment to bridging molecular research with therapeutic applications positions him as a forward-looking scientist contributing to the advancement of biomedical innovation and sustainable nanotechnology in cancer treatment.
Featured Publications
Gautam, A., Ray, A., Mukherjee, S., Das, S., Pal, K., Das, S., Karmakar, P., Ray, M., et al. (2018). Immunotoxicity of copper nanoparticle and copper sulfate in a common Indian earthworm. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 148, 620–631.
Laha, D., Pal, K., Chowdhuri, A. R., Parida, P. K., Sahu, S. K., Jana, K., & Karmakar, P. (2019). Fabrication of curcumin-loaded folic acid-tagged metal-organic framework for triple negative breast cancer therapy in in vitro and in vivo systems. New Journal of Chemistry, 43(1), 217–229.
Roy, S. D. S., Bardhan, S., Pal, K., Ghosh, S., Mandal, P., et al. (2018). Crystallinity mediated variation in optical and electrical properties of hydrothermally synthesized boehmite (γ-AlOOH) nanoparticles. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 763, 749–758.
Banerjee, S., Bagchi, B., Bhandary, S., Kool, A., Hoque, N. A., Biswas, P., Pal, K., et al. (2018). Antimicrobial and biocompatible fluorescent hydroxyapatite-chitosan nanocomposite films for biomedical applications. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 171, 300–307.
Ghorai, P., Pal, K., Karmakar, P., & Saha, A. (2020). The development of two fluorescent chemosensors for the selective detection of Zn²⁺ and Al³⁺ ions in a quinoline platform by tuning the substituents in the receptor part. Dalton Transactions, 49(15), 4758–4773.