He completed his B.Sc. Chemistry Honours from Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, affiliated to Calcutta University and obtained his postgraduate degree from University College of Science and Technology, Calcutta University. He earned his Ph.D. from Indian lnstitute of Technology, Kharagpur. He has published several international papers and three textbooks entitled Chemistry for Engineers, Principles of Physical Metallurgy, Environmental Science and Management. He is a member of the lnstitute of Engineers (India). His areas of interest include applied chemistry, materials science, environmental pollution control and management.