Kolkata, 30thOct,2013 : Dr Maiti, Former Director of Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Kolkata, has become a Director of IFGL Bio Ceramics Ltd on and from Thursday, 3rd October, 2013. IFGL Bio Ceramics, a company from the stable of S K Bajoria Group based at Kolkata, deal in Bio Ceramic Products for Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology and Orthopaedic segments, prominent ones being –
BioGraft Synthetic (Alloplast) Bone Grafts for Dental, Oral & Maxillofacial and Orthopaedic applications. CeraEye Synthetic Hydroxyapatite Orbital Implant, CeraHip Alumina Ceramic Femoral Head. Dr Maiti currently INAE Distinguished Professor at National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, obtained his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Metallurgy in the year 1969 from the then Bengal Engineering College, Shibpore, West Bengal. Later, he received his M.Tech. and Ph.D. degrees from I.I.T., Kanpur in the years 1971 and 1975 respectively with specialization in ceramics. Dr Maiti is a former Director of CGCRI, Kolkata and has made significant contribution in promoting the Bio-Ceramics activity, amongst others, of the Institute. His acumen towards R & D in different areas of Material Science and Technology will help IFGL Bio Ceramics pursue its objectives in a focused manner.