Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar | Profile
Dr. Santosh Kumar

Dr. Santosh Kumar

Assistant Professor

Head of Department, Assistant Dean (R&D), Nominated Expert, IICR, Cell; Member, NISP, Cell
  +91 9435691100   hod.fet@cit.ac.in , s.kumar@cit.ac.in

Research Interest:

  • Circular Economy and Sustainable Agri-Food Systems
  • Turning agro-waste into environment-friendly bioplastics
  • Biopolymer-nanocomposites for sustainable food packaging
  • Edible films and coatings to prolong postharvest shelf-life of fruits and vegetables
  • Functional nanocomposites for food and environmental applications
  • Hydrothermal and green synthesis of nanomaterials/nanoparticles
Address
Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar, Kokrajhar, Assam - 783370, India
Education
M.Tech. & Ph.D. (JU, Kolkata), PDF (KTH Sweden)
Publications
SL No Title Journal Authors Publisher Issbn Volume No Page No Type Publish Type Year
1 Recent advances in therapeutic and biological activities of Aloe vera Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology S. Kumar*, S. Kalita, I.B. Basumatary, S. Kumar, S. Ray, A. Mukherjee Elsevier; IF- 4.0 57 103084 JOURNAL international 2024
2 Exploring the potential of jujube seed powder in polysaccharide based functional film: Characterization, properties, and application in fruit preservation International Journal of Biological Macromolecules A. Nayak, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar, D. Dutta Elsevier; IF- 8.2 260 129450 JOURNAL international 2023
3 Chitosan-based composite films containing eugenol nanoemulsion, ZnO nanoparticles and Aloe vera gel for active food packaging International Journal of Biological Macromolecules I.B. Basumatary, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar* Elsevier; IF- 8.2 242 124826 JOURNAL international 2023
4 Current progress in valorization of food processing waste and by-products for pectin extraction International Journal of Biological Macromolecules S. Kumar* J. Konwar, M.D. Purkayastha, S. Kalita, A. Mukherjee, J. Dutta Elsevier; IF- 8.2 239 124332 JOURNAL international 2023
5 Recent progress in pectin extraction and their applications in developing films and coatings for sustainable food packaging: A review International Journal of Biological Macromolecules S. Kumar*, A.R.L. Reddy, I. B., Basumatary, A. Nayak, D. Dutta, J. Konwar, M.D. Purkayastha, A. Mukherjee Elsevier; IF- 8.2 239 124281 JOURNAL international 2023
6 Chitosan modified with bio-extract as an antibacterial coating with UV filtering feature International Journal of Biological Macromolecules D. Yu, I.B. Basumatary, S. Kumar, F. Ye, J. Dutta Elsevier; IF- 8.2 230 123145 JOURNAL international 2023
7 Carnauba wax-based composite films and coatings: recent advancement in prolonging postharvest shelf-life of fruits and vegetables Trends in Food Science & Technology L.S Devi, S. Kalita, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar* Elsevier; IF- 15.3 129 296-305 JOURNAL international 2022
8 Chitosan-based active coating for pineapple preservation: Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy and shelf-life extension LWT Food Science and Technology I.B. Basumatary, A. Mukherjee, V. Katiyar, S. Kumar*, J. Dutta Elsevier; IF- 6.0 - 113940 JOURNAL international 168
9 Aloe vera: A contemporary overview on scope and prospects in food preservation and packaging Progress in Organic Coatings S. Kumar*, S. Kalita, A. Das, P. Kumar, S. Singh, V. Katiyar, A Mukherjee Elsevier; IF- 6.6 - 166 JOURNAL international 2022
10 Plant extract mediated silver nanoparticles and their applications as antimicrobials and in sustainable food packaging: A state-of-the-art review Trends in Food Science & Technology S. Kumar*, I.B. Basumatary, H.P.K Sudhani, V.K Bajpai, L. Chen, S. Shukla, A. Mukherjee Elsevier; IF- 15.3 112 651-666 JOURNAL international 2021
11 Chitosan Nanocomposite Coatings Containing Chemically Resistant ZnO–SnOx Core–shell Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Antifouling International Journal of Molecular Sciences S. Kumar, F. Ye, B. Mazinani, S. Dobretsov, J. Dutta MDPI; IF- 5.6 22(9) 4513 JOURNAL international 2021
12 Biopolymer-based nanocomposite films and coatings: Recent advances in shelf-life improvement of fruits and vegetables Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition I.B. Basumatary A. Mukherjee, V. Katiyar, S. Kumar* Taylor & Francis; IF- 10.2 62 1912-1935 JOURNAL international 2020
13 Biodegradable Hybrid Nanocomposite of Chitosan/Gelatin and Green Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Food Packaging Trends in Food Science & Technology S. Kumar*, A. Mudai, B. Roy, I.B. Basumatary, A. Mukherjee, J. Dutta Elsevier; IF- 15.3 97 196-209 JOURNAL international 2020
14 Bionanocomposite films of agar incorporated with ZnO nanoparticles as an active packaging material for shelf-life extension of green grape Heliyon S. Kumar*, J. C. Boro, D. Ray, A. Mukherjee, J. Dutta Cell Press; IF- 4.0 6 e01867 JOURNAL international 2019
15 Chitosan Nanocomposite Coatings for Food, Paints, and Water Treatment Applications Applied Sciences S. Kumar, F. Ye, S. Dobretsov, J. Dutta MDPI; IF- 2.7 9 2409 JOURNAL international 2019
16 Fruit extract capped colloidal silver nanoparticles and their application in reduction of methylene blue dye Biocatalysis and Biotransformation M. Swargiary, A. Mitra, D. Halder, S. Kumar* Taylor and Francis; IF- 1.8 37 183-189 JOURNAL international 2019
17 Anti-biofilm activity and food packaging application of room temperature solution process-based polyethylene glycol capped Ag-ZnO-graphene nanocomposite Materials Science & Engineering C A. Naskar, H. Khana, R. Sarkar, S. Kumar, D. Halder, S. Jana Elsevier; IF- 7.9 91 743–753 JOURNAL international 2018
18 Lagerstroemia speciosa fruit-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles and its application as filler in agar-based nanocomposite films for antimicrobial food packaging Food Packaging & Shelf life K. Basumatary, P. Daimary, S. K. Das, M. Thapa, M. Singh, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar* Elsevier; IF- 8.0 17 99–106 JOURNAL international 2018
19 Biodegradable hybrid nanocomposites of chitosan/gelatin and silver nanoparticles for active food packaging applications Food Packaging & Shelf life S. Kumar*, A. Shukla, P.P. Baul, D. Halder, A. Mitra Elsevier; IF- 8.0 16 178–184 JOURNAL international 2018
20 One pot phytosynthesis of gold nanoparticles using aqueous extract of elephant apple- An eco-friendly approach Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine M. Swargiary, S. Kumar* Springer; IF- 2.0 17 285-289 JOURNAL international 2017
21 A novel green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their catalytic action in reduction of methylene blue dye Sustainable Environment Research J. Saha, A. Begum, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar* Elsevier; IF- 4.9 27 245-250 JOURNAL international 2017
22 Plant latex capped colloidal silver nanoparticles: A potent anti-biofilm and fungicidal formulation Journal of Molecular Liquids S. Kumar, M. Singh, D. Halder, A. Mitra Elsevier; IF- 6.0 230 705-713 JOURNAL international 2017
23 Centella asiatica leaf mediated synthesis of silver nanocolloid and its application as filler in gelatin based antimicrobial nanocomposite film LWT - Food Science and Technology S. Kumar, A. Mitra, D. Halder Elsevier; IF- 6.0 75 293-300 JOURNAL international 2017
Funding Projects
SL No Name Funding Agency Duration (Months) PI Name Co-PIs Name Start Month/Year Completed Month/Year Project Type
1 Development of a biopolymer based smart packaging system indicating freshness of milk All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi 36 Dr. Avik Mukherjee Dr. Santosh Kumar March-2022 March-2025 CENTRAL GOVT
2 Use of non-toxic nano-formulations for prolonging shelf-life and reduction of post-harvest loss of mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) of North-East India Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India 48 Dr. Santosh Kumar Dr. Avik Mukherjee February-2021 February-2025 CENTRAL GOVT
3 Development of new functional nanocomposite coating/spray formulation to prolong the postharvest life of whole pineapple fruit Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India 24 Dr. Santosh Kumar April-2019 April-2021 CENTRAL GOVT
4 Chitosan-based nanocomposite as a sustainable solution for postharvest shelf-life extension of fruits and vegetables UGC-DAE-CSR 36 Dr. Santosh Kumar Dr. Avik Mukherjee March-2022 - CENTRAL GOVT

2021

Received CRS Medal Award (Lecture) by “The Society Chirantan Rasayan Sanstha”, India

2019

 Associate, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India

2018

Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF), at Functional and Nano-Materials (FNM) Groups, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden (Nov 2018 – Nov 2019)

2017

International Travel Support (ITS) Grant, by SERB, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India

2017

Biotechnology Overseas Associateship Award, by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India

2007

Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) Fellowship during M.Tech. by Government of India (July 2007-June 2009)

2007

Qualified, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) with about 98 percentiles

2006

Qualified, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) with about 93 percentiles

  1. Kumar, A. Mukherjee, and J. Dutta, “Biopolymer-Based Food Packaging: Innovations and Technology Applications”, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., UK. ISBN:9781119702252 (April 2022)
  2. Kumar, A. Mukherjee, A. Mitra, and D. Halder, “Emerging Technologies in Food Preservation” CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, USA, ISBN 9780367675158 (March 2023)
  3. Kumar, A. Mukherjee, and Vimal Katiyar “Agro-Waste derived Biopolymers and Biocomposites: Innovations and Sustainability in Food Packaging” to be published by Scrivener Publishing, MA, USA (In Press).
  4. Mukherjee, S. Kumar, A. Mohanty, and M. Misra, “Smart Food Packaging: Innovations and Technology Applications” to be published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd., UK (In Press).

Fellow (FEAES)

 Eurasian Academy of Environmental Sciences (EAES)

 Member (MRSC)

 Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), London, 2023; (Member ID: 741094)

 Life Member

 Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), 2021; (LM-12118)

 Associate Life Member

 The Institute of Engineers (India), 2021; (M-1734894)

 Life Member

 Asian Polymer Association (APA), 2021; (L-612)

 Life Member

 The Society for Polymer Science, India (SPSI), 2021; (LM 656)

 Life Member

 The Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI), 2021; (LM 2482)

 Life Member

 Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), 2012; (L20408)

 Life Member

 Association of Food Scientists and Technologists, India (AFSTI), 2012; (AFST/LM/2014/ZON/1599)

May 2023 - present

Managing Guest Editor (Special Issue), “Emerging and Sustainable Food Packaging Systems” in Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy (Elsevier, IF-6.0)

Jan 2022 - present

Associate Editorial Board Member, Current Indian Science (Bentham Science)

Nov 2021 - present

Review Editor, Frontiers in Nanotechnology (for speciality section “Food Packaging and Preservation”)

Oct 2021 - present

Associate Editor, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems (for speciality section “Nanomaterials”)

Sep 2021 - present

Review Editor, Frontiers in Food Science and Technology (for speciality section “Food Packaging and Preservation”)