Protap Sarker
Mechanical Engineer, Researcher
I am a PhD student in Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University, working under the supervision of Dr. Pranav Shrotriya. My research focuses on the development of advanced functional materials and electrochemical biosensors for biomedical applications.
My current work involves the fabrication and characterization of laser-induced graphene (LIG) electrodes, exploring the incorporation of metal nanoparticles and biomass-derived carbon materials to improve their properties and sensing performance. I am particularly interested in integrating nanomaterials with aptamer-based sensing platforms for the detection of clinically relevant biomarkers.
My broader research interests include nanomaterials, electrochemistry, biosensors, materials characterization, and sustainable material development. Through my research, I aim to contribute to the development of accessible, reliable, and cost-effective sensing technologies.
Publications
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S. Paul, M. K. Islam, P. Sarker, and P. Shrotriya (2026). Recycling of Critical Rare Earth Materials for Sustainable Applications: A Circular Economy Perspective. Clean Technologies, 8(5), 157.
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Monirul I. Miskat, Protap Sarker, H. Chowdhury, T. Chowdhury, Md S. Rahman, Nazia Hossain, P. Chowdhury and Sadiq M. Sait (2023)
"Current Scenario of Solar Energy Applications in Bangladesh: Techno-Economic Perspective, Policy Implementation, and Possibility of the Integration of Artificial Intelligence" (https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031494)
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P. Sarker, S. Saha, and A. K. Nath (2023). Enhancement of Specific Heat Capacity of Binary Carbonate Salt Using CuO and ZnO Nanoparticles. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Industrial and Mechanical Engineering and Operations Management (IMEOM), IEOM Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Protap Sarker, Md. A. Rahman Khan, Md. E. Hossain and S. Saha (2023) "Effect of Baffle Spacing on Shell Side Heat Transfer Enhancement of a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger",5th International Conference on Industrial & Mechanical Engineering and Operations Management (IMEOM 2022) (http://ieomsociety.org/ieom/dhaka2022-proceedings/) (Paper ID: 279) (Secured 3rd place in the Paper Submission Competition)
Research Interests
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Electrochemical Biosensors and Biomedical Diagnostics
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Laser-Induced Graphene (LIG) and Carbon-Based Nanomaterials
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Nanomaterials and Surface Functionalization
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Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
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Advanced Materials Synthesis and Characterization
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Sustainable and Biomass-Derived Functional Materials
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Energy Storage and Conversion Technologies