Dr.Sushanta Kumar Sahoo

Dr.Sushanta Kumar Sahoo
Academic Qualification
  • Post-Doc from IIT Roorkee (Department of Polymer and Process Engineering,) (2018)
  • PhD in Polymer Science and Technology from CIPET/Utkal University, Odisha. (2016)
  • M.Tech. in Polymer Nanotechnology from Biju Patnaik University of Technology (2011)
Achievements & Awards
  • Awarded prestigious Raman Research Fellowship for year 2025 by CSIR, Govt. of India
  • Early career researcher Editorial Member in Wiley Journals of Polymer Portfolio
  • CSIR Award for S&T Innovations for Rural Development (CAIRD) for the utilization of various agro-residues for the development of biodegradable products as an alternative to single-use plastics (Team Award)
  • Awarded National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF) by SERB, DST, Govt of India.
  • GATE qualified in Engineering Sciences (XE) paper with All India Rank 95 (MHRD, Govt of India)
  • Awarded “Merit Scholarship in Polymer Processing” for Academic Excellence and Innovative Research by Polymer Processing Academy (PPA) at Pune on March 17, 2012.
  • Outstanding Presentation award in Young Researcher’s Symposium on Polymer/Textile/Fibers organized by Department of Textile Technology, IIT Delhi held on 7-9 March 2013
Invited Talks
  • Delivered a talk on Advanced Processes for Polymers; Approach towards Sustainability and Circular Economy” to Industries at CIPET Bhubaneswar on 10th March 2026.
  • Delivered a talk on Renewable resourced Materials for Intelligent Barrier Packaging CIPET online training programme at CIPET Kochi on 27th Jan 2026.
  • Delivered invited talk on Tannic acid grafted P(NIPAm-co-Acrylated linseed oil)copolymeric stimuli-responsive hydrogels: Tuning of functional properties in SPSI MACRO2025 18th International conference on Polymer Science and Technology by IIT Kharagpur during 15-18th Dec 2025
  • Delivered talk on “Smart Polymers and Composites: Materials for Today and Tomorrow” in Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on "Engineered Materials for Multidisciplinary Applications" organized by Chinmay Vishwavidyapeeth during 17-22 Feb 2025
  • Delivered talk on “Sustainable polymers and composites for Industries: Myth and Reality” Short Term Couse on INSTRUMENTATION, CRYOGENICS & COMPOSITES ICC- 2024 organized by NIT Jalandhar on 6th Jan 2024
  • Delivered talk on “Sustainable specialty polymers and composites for industrial application” in conference Polymer Technology Connect organized by BCKIC and KIIT BBSR during 15-16 Dec 2023
  • Delivered talk on “Technology to manufacture bio-based coatings as green alternatives to single use plastics" in virtual meet om Transforming waste into wealth: Global Challenge and Local solutions organized by MSME-Development Institute, Thrissur on 19th January 2022
  • Delivered a talk on “Molecular weight measurement of Polymers” in Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Emerging Trends in Characterization Techniques for Applied Polymer Research” organized by CIPET Raipur on 16th September 2021.
  • Lignin based Materials : A renewable and sustainable resource for current and future technologie in International conference on Advancements in Polymeric materials organized by CIPET, Bhubaneswar, 12th March 2021.
  • Expert lectures in the FDP-STTP programme on “Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM-2021)” held at NIT Arunachal Pradesh, 22-26 February, 2021.
  • Recyclability potential of Thermosets and thermoplastics polymers and their composites”and “Bio Based Polymers and Composites for next generation;Green Material for Sustainable Environment” in webinar organized by CIPET-CSTS-Paradeep, 8-9 January 2021
  • Bio-based polymer composites: Green materials for future generation - Webinar on Cryogenics and Composites: Theory and Applications, CCTA-2020, NIT Jalandhar, Punjab, August 05, 2020.
  • Bio-based Polymers for Nano-Engineered Multifunctional Green Materials - Webinar on Nanotechnology Driven Engineered Materials, NDEM-2020, Muthoot Institute of Technology & Science, Ernakulam, Kerala, July 02, 2020.
  • Recent developments, Challenges and Opportunities for fabricating lignocellulosic binderless boards, -International Seminar, COIR KERALA-2019, Allepy, Kerala, December 05, 2019.
Research Areas
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  • Stimuli responsive Biopolymeric gels
  • Bio-based Superhydrophobic coating
  • Recyclable vitrimers and FRP composites
  • Compostable Bio-coating for packaging
  • Bio-based adhesives and binders
  • Intelligent barrier packaging
  • Natural fiber based composites
Projects

On-Going Projects (as PI and Co-PI)

  • Chemically Recyclable and Thermally Reprocessable Vitrimers Composites with Reinforcing agent Recovery potential
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 3 years (2026-2029)
    Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
  • Re-processable Polyurethane vitrimer composites and process for single-component CNSL-based sealant
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 years (2026-2028)
    Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India
  • Scale-up of bio-resin formulation for multifunctional superhydrophobic self-cleaning coating for wind turbine rotor blade.
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 3 years (2024-2027)
    Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India
  • Sustainable Polymers, Laminates and Composites for High-Barrier Packaging
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 3 years (2024-2027)
    Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India
  • Moisture resistant, food compatible bio-resin coated paper for food packaging with repulpable potential
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 3.5 years (2023-2026)
    Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, DBT, Govt. of India
  • Development of an Eco-friendly Biodegradable ‘Natural Prefabricated Vertical Drain
    Co- Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 years (2025-2027)
    NTTM, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India
  • Pilot scale production of bio-resin coated mycelium-based biodegradable packaging materials from agri biomass to replace polystyrene Thermocoal sheet
    Co- Principal Investigator, Duration: 3 years (2024-2027)
    Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

Completed Projects (as PI and Co-PI)

  • Highly flexible, self-responsive, and bio-based polymeric hydrogel composite films with energy-efficient NIR shielding property
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 3 Years (2023-2026)
    ANRF, (Erstwhile SERB), DST, Govt. of India
  • Multifunctional epoxy vitrimer for application in recyclable carbon fiber composites
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 3 years (2022-2025)
    Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India
  • Development of Two component Polyurethane Adhesives
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 0.5 year (June 2024-Dec 2024)
    M/s Crown Tapes Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, India
  • Development of Natural fiber based Biodegradable Food packaging containers
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 1.5 years (2022-2024)
    M/s ITC Ltd, India
  • Scale up of the process for plant oil based bio-resin synthesis and paper coating
    CNP Principal Investigator, Duration: 9 Months (Feb 2023-Nov 2023)
    M/s Varsya Eco Solutions Pvt Ltd, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Establishment of pineapple leaves processing unit for biodegradable tableware
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 years (2022-2024)
    M/s Vazhakulam Agro and Fruit processing Company Ltd
  • Development of sustainable pressure sensitive adhesives from bio-sourced pre-polymers: A green alternative for semi-structural applications
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 Years (2019-2022)
    Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, Govt. of India
  • Development of Binderless Coir Boards: A Greener Alternative Product to Wood Panels for Building Applications
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 year (2020-2022)
    National Coir Research and Management Institute, Kerala, India
  • Development of cardanol based colourless functional superhydrophobic coating
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 3 years (2020-2023)
    Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India
  • Development of polymer-coir composites for electrical insulation
    Co-Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 year (2020-2022)
    National Coir Research and Management Institute, Kerala, India
  • Sustainable Geocomposite Drainage-Root Barrier Systems for Green Highways
    Co-Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 years (2022-2024)
    Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India
  • Development of biodegradable mulching mats using coir-polymer systems
    Co- Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 years (2018-2020)
    National Coir Research and Management Institute, Kerala, India
  • Greener and Sustainable Process to Convert Waste Banana Stem into Nanocellulose
    Co-Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 years (2023-2025)
    Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India
  • Development of Bio-based resins and composites from Non-Edible Plant oils: A greener material for automotive Parts and coating application
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 Years (2016- 2018)
    Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, Govt. of India
Publications

Patents

  1. Biodegradable hydrophobic and moisture tolerant bio-resin paper coating and methods for preparing same (202211045563, PCT/IN2023/ 050758)
  2. A Crosslinker And Carbon/Glass Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites There From (202311042902, PCT/IN2024/050921)
  3. One-pot synthesis of cardanol based functional superhydrophobic wood coating (202411005917)
  4. Benzaldehyde modified cardanol based polyol (BMP) for bilayer superhydrophobic self-cleaning coating and a process thereof (202611023270)
  5. A compostable vegetable oil derived bio-resin hybrid coating compositions for barrier packaging (202611064079)

Publications

  1. Ben John, Sushanta K. Sahoo* Formaldehyde-free Cardanol-sourced Mannich Polyol based Polyurethane/ODTMS grafted Nano Silica Self-Cleaning Coatings with Anti-Fouling and Anti-Icing Properties, Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 2026, 49, e02142.
  2. Nandhana Sushakaran, PAParvathy, Subrara Das*, Sushanta K. Sahoo*Cs0.33WO3-TiO2 Integrated Poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide)/Gelatin Based Thermoresponsive Copolymeric Hydrogels with Tunable Optical Properties for Smart Windows. Advanced Materials Technologies, 2026, doi.org/10.1002/admt.71063
  3. Abhirami S. P., Abhin A. V., Sushanta Kumar Sahoo* Functional Aerogel Derived from Postconsumer PET Bottle with Integration of Dynamic Imine Linkages. ACS Appl. Eng. Mater. 2026, 4, 5, 2188-2201
  4. U.K Sangeetha, Abhiramy S, Balakumaran PA, Sushanta K. Sahoo* Ca2+ cross-linked κ-carrageenan-alginate based moisture resistant and biodegradable smart packaging film integrated with Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. extract and Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata f. rubra anthocyanins. ACS Applied Engineering Materials, 2026, 4, 6, 3258-3279.
  5. Sreevalsa Subhagan a,b , Ben John a,b , Annu Balhara c,d , Sushanta Kumar Sahoo*, Santosh K. Gupta c,d , Subrata Das, Violet excitable, highly efficient single broadband emitting oxyfluoride phosphor and polymer composite for conventional and laser-triggered lighting applications, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 525, 170394
  6. U.K Sangeetha, Sriparna De, Sultana Khatun, Subrara Das, Sushanta K. Sahoo*, Carbon dots embedded carrageenan based compostable functional packaging films with barrier bio-coating for prawns freshness monitoring. Int. J. Biol. Macromol. 2025, 310, 143533.
  7. Manjinder Singh, Siddhartha D. Pramanik, Aparna S, Sushanta K. Sahoo, Partha Roy, Gaurav Manik*. High performing biocompatible solvent-free pressure-sensitive adhesives derived from acrylated epoxidized linseed oil, Prog. Org. Coatings, 2025, 207, 109383.
  8. P A Parvathy, Sriparna De, Manjeender Singh, Gaurav Manik, Sushanta K Sahoo* Functional self-healing aldehyde derived nanoparticle-crosslinked Gelatin/PNIPAm based adhesive gels, RSC Applied Polymers, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1039/d5lp00038f
  9. E.I. Anjana, K. Aiswariya, K.P Prathish, Sushanta K Sahoo, K Jayasankar Recovery and recycling of silica fabric from waste printed circuit boards to develop epoxy composite for electrical and thermal insulation applications, Waste Management, 2025, 198, 174-186.
  10. P A Parvathy, T P Ayisha Ristha, Sriparna De, Venkatasubramaniam L, Sushanta K Sahoo*, Tannic Acid-Grafted P(NIPAm-co-BioAcc) Copolymeric Flexible Hydrogels with Tunable Functional Properties, ACS Applied Engineering Materials 2025, 3, 2, 465-481.
  11. Aparna S, Teertha Suresh, Sushanta K. Sahoo* Development of Moisture/Oil-Resistant Biocoatings from “Waste Cooking Oil for Packaging Applications: Scientific Upcycling with Circular Economy Potential” ACS Sustainable Resource Management, 2024, 1, 12, 2612-2620
  12. P A Parvathy, Sriparna De, Manjeender Singh, Gaurav Manik, Sushanta K. Sahoo* RAFT polymerization assisted P(NIPAm-co-AAc)-AEMR integrated PVA hydrogels: Dual responsive features, texture analysis, and cytotoxicity studies. 2024, Reactive and Functional Polymers, 2024, 205, 106052.
  13. P A Parvathy, A Victor Ayobami, Ashok M Raichur, Sushanta K. Sahoo* Dual responsive Curcumin loaded N-Isopropylacrylamide/Acrylated linseed oil copolymeric hydrogel films: Tuned LCST with value-added properties, New Journal of Chemistry, 2024, 48, 16065 - 16079
  14. Malini Abraham, KK Thejas, Arup K Kunti, Nuño Amador‐Mendez, Roberto Hernandez, J Duras, KG Nishanth, Sushanta K Sahoo, Maria Tchernycheva, Subrata Das*, Strategically Developed Strong Red‐Emitting Oxyfluoride Nanophosphors for Next‐Generation Lighting Applications, Advanced Optical Materials, 2024, 16, 2401356
  15. Ben John, Sushanta K. Sahoo* Development of Nanofree, Silane-Free, and Fluorine-Free Cardanol-Based Multifunctional, Superhydrophobic Wood Coating, ACS Applied Polymer Materials,2024, doi:10.1021/acsapm.4c01640
  16. Nandhana Sushakaran , Malini Abraham, P A Parvathy, Subrara Das*, Sushanta K. Sahoo*, Flexible and thermoresponsive AEMR-pNIPAM/Cs0.33WO3 composite hydrogel film with NIR shielding potential for smart windows and smart curtains. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 490, 151603
  17. U.K Sangeetha, Nandhana Sudhakaran , P A Parvathy, Malini Abraham, Subrara Das, Sriparna De, Sushanta K. Sahoo*, Coconut husk-lignin derived carbon dots incorporated carrageenan based functional film for intelligent food packaging. Int. J. Biol. Macromol, 2024, 266, 131005.
  18. MP Harikrishnan, R Raghunathan, AS Warrier, M Basil, Sushanta K Sahoo*, Venaktesh T, Saju Pillai, Partha Kundu, Anjineylu Kothakota* Reinforced water hyacinth based biodegradable cutlery: Green alternative to single-use plastics. Food Packaging and Shelf Life 2023, 40, 101211
  19. AM Shahid, UK Sangeetha, Sushanta K. Sahoo* Facile fabrication of green and sustainable functionalized Bombax ceiba L. wood based aerogel for multifunctional applications. Industrial Crops and Products, 2023, 202, 117076.
  20. M Singh, Sushanta K Sahoo, G Manik; Combined computational and experimental approach for bio-sourced monomers to design green pressure-sensitive adhesives Molecular Systems Design & Engineering, 2023, 8, 1498-1511.
  21. Sreelakshmi P Vijayan, Aaparna S, Sushanta K. Sahoo* Effect of Beeswax on hydrophobicity, moisture resistance and transparency of UV curable linseed oil based coating for compostable paper packaging. Industrial Crops and Products, 2023, 197, 116645.
  22. PR Rajimol, SB Ulaeto, A Puthiyamadam, Sushanta K Sahoo, TPD Rajan et al., Development of an oxyresveratrol incorporated bio-based smart nanocomposite coating with anti-corrosive, self-healing, and anti-microbial properties. Green Chemistry, 2023, 25 (18), 7189-7215
  23. Rhiya Paul, Manjeender Singh, Vidhya VJ, Gaurav Manik, Sushanta K. Sahoo* Bio-based Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Derived from Cardanol, Vanillin, and Sebacic Acid for Removable Nonstructural Applications, ACS Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2023, 62, 1, 423-434
  24. Sankar lal, S., Kannan, S., Sahoo, S.K. Investigation on the effect of castor-oil based bio-resins on mechanical, visco-elastic, and water diffusion properties of flax fiber reinforced epoxy composites, Polymer Composites, 2023, 44, 7, 4289-4308.
  25. Ben John, PR Rajimol, T.P.D Rajan, Sushanta K. Sahoo* Design and fabrication of nano textured superhydrophobic and anti-corrosive silane-grafted ZnO/bio-based polyurethane bilayer coating, Surface and Coatings Technology, 2022, 129036.
  26. Rhiya Paul, Ben John, Sushanta K. Sahoo* UV curable Bio-based Pressure Sensitive Adhesives: Tuning the properties by incorporating liquid phase Alkali Lignin-Acrylates, Biomacromolecules 2022, 23,3, 816-828.
  27. Sankar lal, S., Sahoo, S.K. & Kannan, S. Influence of flax fiber orientation on mechanical, thermo-mechanical and interfacial adhesion properties of epoxidized methyl ricinoleate modified epoxy composite: A sustainable green composite for cleaner production, Materials Today Communications, 2022, 33, 104648.
  28. Sankar lal, S., Sahoo, S.K. & Kannan, S. Investigation on curing kinetics, water diffusion kinetics and thermo- mechanical properties of functionalized castor oil based epoxy copolymers. J Polym Res , 2022, 29, 275.
  29. Sreelakshmi P Vijayan, Ben John, Sushanta K. Sahoo* Modified cardanol based colorless, transparent, hydrophobic and anti-corrosive polyurethane coating, Prog. Org. Coatings, 2022, 162, 106586
  30. PA Parvathy, A Victor Ayobami, Ashok M Raichur, Sushanta K. Sahoo* Methacrylated alkali lignin grafted P (Nipam-Co-Aac) copolymeric hydrogels: Tuning the mechanical and stimuli-responsive properties, Int. J. Biol. Macromol., 2021, 192, 180-196
  31. PA Parvathy, Sushanta K. Sahoo* Hydrophobic, moisture resistant and biorenewable paper coating derived from castor oil based epoxy methyl ricinoleate with repulpable potential, Prog. Org. Coatings, 2021, 158, 10634.
  32. S Sreevalsa, PA Parvathy, Sushanta K. Sahoo, Subrata Das, Full-color emitting crystal engineered Sr3Al1-xSixO4+ xF1-x: Eu2+/3+ oxyfluorides for developing bendable lighting composites. J. Alloys Compd, 2021, 480, 160483
  33. S Sreevalsa, P Ranjith, S Ahmad, SK Sahoo, S Som, S Da,s Host sensitized photoluminescence in Sr2. 9-3x/2LnxAlO4F: 0.1 Eu3+ (Ln= Gd, Y) for innovative flexible lighting applications. Ceramics International, 2021 doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.05.243
  34. Vinay Khandelwal, Sushanta K Sahoo, Ashok Kumar , Sushanta K Sethi , Gaurav Manik, Bio-sourced electrically conductive epoxidized linseed oil based composites filled with polyaniline and carbon nanotubes. Composites part B, 2019, 172, 76-82
  35. Sushanta K. Sahoo, Vinay Khandelwal, Gaurav Manik; Synthesis and characterization of low viscous and highly acrylated epoxidized methyl ester based green adhesives derived from linseed oil. Int. J. Adhes. Adhesives, 2019, 89, 174-177.
  36. Sushanta K. Sahoo, Vinay Khandelwal, Gaurav Manik; Renewable approach to synthesize highly toughened bio-epoxy from castor oil derivative-epoxy methyl ricinoleate and cured with bio-renewable phenalkamine, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 2018, 57 (33), 11323-11334.
  37. Sushanta K. Sahoo, Vinay Khandelwal, Gaurav Manik; Development of toughened bio-based epoxy with epoxidized linseed oil as reactive diluent and cured with bio-renewable crosslinker; Polym. Adv. Technol., 2018, 29, 565-574.
  38. Sushanta K. Sahoo, Vinay Khandelwal, Gaurav Manik; Influence of epoxidized linseed oil and sisal fibers on structure-property relationship of epoxy bio-composite. Polymer Composites, 2018, DOI:10.1002/PC.24857.
  39. Sushanta K. Sahoo, Vinay Khandelwal, Gaurav Manik; Development of completely bio-based epoxy networks derived from epoxidized linseed and castor oil cured with citric acid. Polym. Adv. Technol , 2018, 29 (7), 2080-2090.
  40. Vinay Khandelwal, Sushanta K. Sahoo, Ashok Kumar, Gaurav Manik; Electrically conductive green composites based on epoxidized linseed oil and polyaniline: An insight into electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties. Composites Part B, 2018, 136, 149-157.
  41. Vinay Khandelwal, Sushanta K. Sahoo, Kishore Biswas, Gaurav Manik; Carbon nanotubes and polyaniline filled hybrid epoxy composites: Assessing the viscoelastic behavior and mechanical properties. Polymer Composites, 2018, DOI: 10.1002/pc.24903
  42. Sushanta K Sahoo, Smita Mohanty, Sanjay K Nayak; Mechanical, Dynamic mechanical and Interfacial properties of Sisal fiber reinforced composite with Epoxidized soybean oil based Epoxy matrix. Polymer Composites, 2018, 39 (6), 2065-2072.
  43. Vinay Khandelwal, Sushanta K. Sahoo, Ashok Kumar, Gaurav Manik; Study on the effect of carbon nanotube on the properties of electrically conductive epoxy/polyaniline adhesives; J Mater Sci: Mater Electron, 2017, 28(19), 14240-14251.
  44. Sushanta K Sahoo, Smita Mohanty, Sanjay K Nayak; Mechanical, Thermal, and Interfacial Characterization of Randomly Oriented Short Sisal Fibers Reinforced Epoxy Composite Modified with Epoxidized Soybean Oil, J. Natural Fibers, 2017 14, 357-367.
  45. Sushanta K Sahoo, Smita Mohanty, Sanjay K Nayak; Toughened bio-based epoxy blend network modified with transesterified epoxidized soybean oil: Synthesis and characterization, RSC Advances, 2015, 5, 13674-13691.
  46. Sushanta K Sahoo, Smita Mohanty, Sanjay K Nayak; Study of thermal stability and thermo-mechanical behavior of functionalized soybean oil modified toughened epoxy/organo clay nanocomposite Prog. Org. Coatings, 2015, 88 263-271.
  47. Sushanta K Sahoo, Smita Mohanty, Sanjay K Nayak; A study on effect of organo modified clay on curing behavior and thermo-physical properties of epoxy methyl ester based epoxy nanocomposite, Thermochimica acta, 2015, 614, 163-170.
  48. Sushanta K Sahoo, Smita Mohanty, Sanjay K Nayak; Synthesis and characterization of bio-based epoxy blends from renewable resource based epoxidized soybean oil as reactive diluent, Chin. J. Polym. Sci, 2015, 33(1) :137-152.
  49. Sushanta K Sahoo, Smita Mohanty, Sanjay K Nayak; A study on effect of woven sisal fiber mat on mechanical and viscoelastic properties of petroleum based epoxy and bioresin modified toughened epoxy network. J. Appl.Polym. Sci., 2015,132(43),12530.
  50. Sushanta K Sahoo, Smita Mohanty, Sanjay K Nayak; Effect of lignocellulosic fibers on mechanical, thermomechanical and hydrophilic studies of epoxy modified with novel bioresin epoxy methyl ester derived from soybean oil Polym. Adv. Technol., 2015, 26 (12), 1619-1626.
Book

Book Chapter (s)

  • Sushanta K. Sahoo, Vinay Khandelwal, Gaurav Manik; Sisal fibers reinforced epoxidized non-edible oils based epoxy green composites and its potential applications. Green Composites, Processing, Characterisation and Applications for Textiles; Editors: Muthu, Subramanian Senthilkannan, Springer Nature, 2019, pp.73-102 doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1972-3_3
  • Sushanta K. Sethi, Gaurav Manik, Sushanta K. Sahoo, Fundamental of Superhydrophobic surfaces. Superhydrophobic polymer Coatings; Fundamental, Design, Fabrication and Applications Editors: Sushanta K. Samal, Smita Mohanty and Sanjay Kumar Nayak, Elsevier, UK, 2019, PP: 3-29
  • P.A. Parvathy, Smita Mohanty, Sushanta K. Sahoo, Cure Kinetics of Bio-epoxy Polymers, Their Blends, and Composites, Editors: Sanjaya MR et. al, Chapter 4, WILEY-VCH, Germany , 2021, PP-143
  • R Gogoi, G Manik, SK Sahoo*; Viscoelastic behavior of elastomer blends and composites, Elastomer Blends and Composites, Elsevier , UK, 2022, Chapter 10, 171-194.
  • A Mathew, S Sankarlal, A Rajput, K Sekar, SK Sahoo* Biodegradable biosourced epoxy thermosets, blends, and composites,; Biodegradable Polymers, Blends and Composites, Elsevier , UK, 2022, Chapter 15, 431-464.
  • R Paul, PA Parvathy, SP Vijayan, B John, SK Sahoo* Biobased conducting polymer composites for electromagnetic interference shielding and electronics applications.Conjugated Polymers for Next-Generation Applications, Volume 1 in Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials. 2022, Pages 215-237.

Book (s) Edited

  1. G. Manik, S. Kalia, S.K.Sahoo, T.K. Sharma, O.P. Verma; Advances in Mechanical Engineering Select Proceedings of CAMSE 2020 Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Spriger Singapore, 2021 doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0942-8
  2. Gaurav Manik and Sushanta K Sahoo; Applications of Nanomaterials in Energy Storage and Electronics; Current and Future Developments in Nanomaterials and Carbon Nanotubes. 2022, Bentham UAE, doi: 10.2174/97898150507141220301
Team

PhD /Project Students Guiding

Ben John Mr. Ben John
PhD (Registered under AcSIR in 2022)
Thesis Submitted (June 2026)
Project Associate - I
Bio-based multifunctional superhydrophobic coating
Sangeetha Ms. Sangeetha U K
PhD (Registered under AcSIR in 2022)
UGC-SRF
Bio-Polymeric functional films for intelligent barrier packaging
Aparna Ms. Aparna S.
PhD (Registered under AcSIR in 2025)
CSIR-SRF
Compostable functional bio-resin based hydrophobic, films and coatings
Nandhana Ms. Nandhana Sudhakaran
PhD (Registered under AcSIR in 2025)
CSIR-SRF
Highly flexible and self-responsive polymeric hydrogel composite films with NIR shielding property
Dona Ms. Dona Maria
PhD (Registered under AcSIR in 2026)
DST Inspire Fellow
Highly efficient NIR shielding and dark glow composites based on recyclable vitrimers for green energy-saving buildings
Abhirami Ms. Abhirami P.S.
PhD (Registered under AcSIR in 2026)
Project Associate - I
Thermally reprocessable Polyurethane vitrimer composite
Jobin Mr. Jobin P.S.
Project Associate - I
Epoxy vitrimer-carbon fiber composites
Roshini Ms. Roshni Imthiaz
Project Associate - I
Polymeric hydrogel composite films for smart window
Rahana Ms. Rahana P.R.
Project Assistant - II
Thermally reprocessable biobased Polyurethane vitrimer
Aravind Mr. Aravind GR
Skilled Technical Staff
Processing of Polymer composites and Machine operation

Post Graduate and Graduate students Guided

Sreelakshmi Ms. Sreeakshmi P Vijayan
MSc Dissertation completed in 2019
Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Renewable-PUs for Hydrophobic Coating Applications
Shinsa Ms. Shinsa C.K.
MSc Dissertation completed in 2019
Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-based Polyurethane for Hydrophobic Coating Applications
Thasni Mrs. Thasni K. Basheer
MSc Dissertation completed in 2020
Title: Development of Green and Sustainable Hydrophobic Bio-based Polymers for Paper Coating Applications
Swaliha Mrs. Swaliha C M
MSc Dissertation completed in 2020
Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Stimuli-responsive Bio-Polymer System
Shahid Mr. Shahid A. M.
MSc Dissertation completed in 2022
Title: Development of Wood based Green and Sustainable Aerogel for Multifunctional Applications
Current position: Scientist, FRI, Dehradun
Vidya Ms. Vidya V
MSc Dissertation completed in 2022
Title: Synthesis and characterization of Recyclable bio-based epoxy vitrimers
Malavika Ms. Malavika
MSc Dissertation completed in 2022
Title: Synthesis and characterization of amine functionalized bio-based carbon dots for Bio-imaging application
Abhirami Ms. Abhirami M
MSc Dissertation completed in 2023
Title: Design, Development and Characterization of Bio based, Dual responsive Chitosan and Methyl Cellulose grafted Poly (NIPAm-co-AAc) hydrogels
Nandhana Ms. Nandhana P S
MSc Dissertation completed in 2023
Title: Facile fabrication of Vannilin/Chitosan based Self-healing hydrogels
Lena Ms. Lena T L
MSc Dissertation ongoing (2023)
Title: Development of Responsive Biopolymeric packaging materials
Navya Ms. Navya K.S.
MSc Dissertation completed in 2024
Title: Development of thermally reprocessable starch based vitrimers for packaging materials
Abhishek Mr. Abhishek K.M
MSc Dissertation completed in 2024
Title: Synthesis of non-isocyanate polyurethanes
Nisab Mr. Nisab M. M.
MSc Dissertation completed in 2024
Title: Development of Reprocessable Natural Rubber Vitrimer
Ayesha Ms. Ayisha Ristha
MSc Dissertation completed in 2024
Title: Tannic Acid-Grafted P(NIPAm-co-BioAcc) Copolymeric hydrogels
Teertha Ms. Teertha Suresh
MSc Dissertation completed in 2024
Title: Bioresin from waste cooking oil for paper packaging
Allena Ms. Allena
MSc Dissertation completed in 2024
Title: Lignin based NIPU using Carbon dioxide as pre-cursor
Advaitha Ms. Advaitha Rajendran
MSc Dissertation completed in 2024
Title: Bio-derived nanoparticles for glucose sensing
Gopika Ms. Gopika Santhosh
BSc Internship June-July 2024
Title: Functional Aerogel from post- consumer PET bottle
Ridhi Ms. Ridhi
BSc Internship June-July 2024
Abhin Mr. Abhin AV
MSc Dissertation completed in 2025
Title: Functional Aerogel from post- consumer PET bottle
Hanna Ms. Hanna PC
MSc Dissertation completed in 2025
Title: Synthesis and characterization of thermoresponsive hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose based copolymeric Hydrogel film
Aiswarya Ms. Aiswarya M T
MSc Dissertation completed in 2025
Title: Development of bio-based heat sealable film via introduction of dynamic bonds
Habeeba Ms. Habeebha E
MSc Dissertation completed in 2026
Title: Development of reprocessable bio-based Polyurethane vitrimer foam
Asna Ms. Asna
MSc Dissertation completed in 2026
Title: Thermo-responsive PNIPAM-HPMC-PVA co- polymeric hydrogel films for smart window applications
Alumni
Parvathy Ms. Parvathy PA
PhD (Registered under AcSIR during 2019-2025)
DST-Inspire Senior Research Fellow
Awarded (2025)
Stimuli-responsive Biopolymeric gel System
Current position: Post Doctoral Fellow
School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland
Malini Dr. Malini Abraham
PhD (Registered under AcSIR during 2021-2025)
Awarded (2025)
ANRF Project Associate-I
Current position: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Post Doctoral Fellow
Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies, France
Riya Ms. Rhiya Paul 
DST-SERB JRF (2020-2022)
Sustainable Pressure Sensitive Adhesives from Bio-sourced Pre-polymers
Current Position: PhD Scholar, IIST, Thiruvananthapuram
Abhinay Mr. Abhinay Rajput
Project Associate - II (2020-2022)
Development of Binderless Coir Boards
Current Position: PhD Scholar, IIT Kharagpur
Abra Mr. Abra Mathew
Project Associate - I (2020-2021)
Lignin based Materials
Current Position: PhD Scholar, IIT Palakad
Raji Ms. Raji P R
Project Associate - I (2023-2025)
Multifunctional epoxy vitrimer for application in recyclable carbon fiber composites
Current Position: CSIR-RA
Sreelakshmi Ms. Sreeakshmi P Vijayan
Project Associate - I
Hydrophobic bio-based polymeric Coating
Current Position: Teacher
Arya Ms. Arya Vijayan
Project Associate - I
Vitrimer-carbon fiber Composites
Current Position: PhD in Beljium
Venkatasubraminam Mr. Venkatsubraminam
Project Associate - I
Recyclable Vitrimer-carbon fiber Composites for Type IV Pressure Vessel
Current Position: Engineer in Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd
Kvaitha Mrs. Kvaitha G V
Project Associate - I
Multifunctional epoxy vitrimer for application in recyclable carbon fiber composites
Current Position: Assistant Auditor qualified