Dr. Mayank Gupta received his B.Sc. (2009) and M.Sc. (2012) degrees in Chemistry from Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJM University), Kanpur, India. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) in 2019 under the supervision of Prof. P. K. Bharadwaj. His doctoral research focused on coordination polymers and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for gas separation, catalysis, sensing, and nonlinear optical properties. During this period, he also worked on supramolecular systems including cryptands and molecular cages for fluorescence sensing and ion encapsulation. After his Ph.D., he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the National University of Singapore (2019–2021) on MOFs exhibiting nonlinear optical and photonic properties. He then joined the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur (2022–2023), where he worked on MOF-based materials for carbon dioxide capture, electrochemical energy storage, and extraction of functional materials such as TiO₂ and carbon nanotubes from natural ores. Subsequently, he worked at the Institut des Matériaux Poreux de Paris (IMAP), CNRS–ENS–ESPCI, France (2023–2026) on porous materials for direct air capture and biogas upgradation. Dr. Gupta joined the Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur in March 2026 as an Assistant Professor. His research focuses on the design of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and supramolecular materials for carbon capture, catalysis, energy storage, and environmental applications

Our group focuses on the design, green synthesis, scale-up, shaping, and functional applications of advanced porous and solid-state materials, particularly metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), coordination polymers, and other solid-state organic and metal–organic materials. Our work aims to develop materials with tailored structures and properties for applications in energy, catalysis, and carbon capture technologies. A central theme of our research is the development of porous materials for CCUS, including direct air capture (DAC) and selective CO₂ separation from industrial gas mixtures. We are particularly interested in understanding how framework topology, functionalization, and host–guest interactions influence gas adsorption, separation and regeneration performance. Another major direction involves the development of MOF-based and hybrid porous materials for electrochemical energy storage, including their use in batteries and related energy devices. Our research explores how structural tuning, composite formation with conductive materials, and electrolyte/separator engineering can improve electrochemical performance and stability. We also investigate ionic conduction of frameworks and functional porous materials for applications in energy conversion and electrochemical systems. In addition, our group studies photo and electrocatalytic properties of pristine porous and composite materials for sustainable chemical transformations and energy-related processes. Beyond porous frameworks, our research includes the design of solid-state organic and metal–organic materials with tunable optical, electronic, and structural properties. Through the integration of coordination chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and materials science, our work aims to develop next-generation functional materials addressing challenges in carbon capture, clean energy, and sustainable chemistry.

• Design and synthesis of Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs), and porous materials
• Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS): Pre/post combustion capture, direct air capture (DAC) and biogas upgradation.
• Electrochemical energy storage: Porous materials for batteries and supercapacitors
• Proton-conducting porous materials for Fuel cell applications.
• Heterogeneous catalysis (photo/electro) using porous and composite materials.
• Solid-state organic and metal–organic functional materials, including supramolecular systems (molecular cages and cryptands).