Dr.Sushanta Kumar Sahoo

Dr.Sushanta Kumar Sahoo
Achievements & Awards
  • 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
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 (PCT/IN2024/050921)
  3. One-pot synthesis of cardanol based functional superhydrophobic wood coating (202411005917)

Publications

  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
Alumni
Riya Ms. Rhiya Paul 
DST-SERB JRF
Sustainable Pressure Sensitive Adhesives from Bio-sourced Pre-polymers
Current Position: PhD Scholar, IIST, Thiruvananthapuram
Abhinay Mr. Abhinay Rajput
Project Associate - II
Development of Binderless Coir Boards
Current Position: PhD Scholar, IIT Kharagpur
Abra Mr. Abra Mathew
Project Associate - I
Lignin based Carbon dots
Current Position: PhD Scholar, IIT Palakad
Raji Ms. Raji P R
Project Associate - I
Multifunctional epoxy vitrimer for application in recyclable carbon fiber composites
Current Position: Research Associate
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
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)
Team

PhD /Project Students Guiding

Parvathy Ms. Parvathy PA
PhD (Registered under AcSIR)
DST-Inspire Senior Research Fellow
Thesis Submitted
Stimuli-responsive Biopolymeric gel System
Sangeetha Ms. Sangeetha U K
PhD (Registered under AcSIR)
UGC-Junior Research Fellow
Bio-Polymeric functional films for intelligent barrier packaging
Ben John Mr. Ben John
PhD (Registered under AcSIR)
Project Associate - I
Bio-based multifunctional superhydrophobic coating
Aparna Ms. Aparna S.
PhD (Registered under AcSIR)
Project Associate - I
Compostable functional bio-resin based hydrophobic, food compatible and moisture resistant coating
Nandhana Ms. Nandhana Sudhakaran
PhD (Registered under AcSIR)
Project Associate - I
Highly flexible, self-responsive, and bio-based polymeric hydrogel composite films with energy-efficient NIR shielding property
Jobin Mr. Jobin P.S.
Project Associate - I
Multifunctional epoxy vitrimer for application in recyclable carbon fiber composites
Abhirami Ms. Abhirami P.S.
Project Associate - I
Development of Polyurethane Adhesives formulation/vitrimer composite

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
Nisab Mr. Nisab M. M.
MSc Dissertation completed in 2024
Ayesha Ms. Ayesha
MSc Dissertation completed in 2024
Teertha

Ms. Teertha Suresh
MSc Dissertation completed in 2024
Allena Ms. Allena
MSc Dissertation completed in 2024
Advaitha Ms. Advaitha
MSc Dissertation completed in 2024
Gopika Ms. Gopika Santhosh
BSc Internship June-July 2024
Ridhi Ms. Ridhi
BSc Internship June-July 2024
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
Projects

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

  • 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
  • Highly flexible, self-responsive, and bio-based polymeric hydrogel composite films with energy-efficient NIR shielding property
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 3 Years (2023-2026)
    Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, Govt. of India
  • Moisture resistant, food compatible bio-resin coated paper for food packaging with repulpable potential
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 years (2023-2025)
    Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, DBT, 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

Completed Projects (PI and Co-PI)

  • 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
    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)
    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
  • 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
Research Areas
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  • Stimuli responsive Biopolymeric gels
  • Bio-based Superhydrophobic coating
  • Recyclable vitrimers and FRP composites
  • Compostable packaging materials
  • Bio-based adhesives and binders
  • Intelligent barrier packaging
  • Natural fiber based composites
Invited Talks
  • 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.