Sanjib Mall *88

Sanjib died of complications of cancer Feb. 13, 2024, in Pune, India, at age 65.

He was born Feb. 3, 1959, in Berhampur, in the state of Odisha, India. He completed a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur in 1980, and a master’s degree at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur in 1982. At Princeton, he earned a Ph.D. in chemical engineering in 1988 under the guidance of William Russel.

After completing his Ph.D., Sanjib returned to India. Initially he worked as an assistant professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, before entering the corporate world. During his career he worked in the chemical and pharmaceuticals industries in India and Singapore, in companies ranging from startups to large corporations. He also worked as a consultant. His interest in economics, stock trading, and financial analysis motivated Sanjib to earn a diploma in finance from the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India. His other interests included mathematics and science education, especially ways of connecting education with technology.

Sanjib’s dedication to Princeton inspired him to join the Alumni Schools Committee and interview applicants for admission.

Sanjib is survived by his wife, Kanika; son Shatrunjay; and daughter Pritika.

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