Sadhan Kumar Dutta, M.Sc, PhD., F.I.C., started his career as a lecturer in Chemistry at Rajshahi Govt. College, Foujdarhat Cadet College, Sylhet Govt. College and also worked as lecturer in Biophysical Chemistry in the Department of Biochemistry of Dacca University. He had joined as a lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata and served the university for 35 years and finally retired as professor of Pharmacy. In between he also served M.S. University of Baroda as a Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology. He also served as Emeritus Professor at Gupta College of Technological Sciences, Asansol, Bengal School of Technology, Sugandha and Seemanta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Orisa. He has authored over 60 research papers and still active as research guide. He has authored a well reputed book "Principles of Physical Chemistry and Biophysical Chemistry" for the students of physical chemistry, physical pharmaceutics and biochemistry. He is the recipient of many awards like 2000 outstanding people of 20th century' etc.