Curriculum Vitae

Dr. SANTOSH KUMAR

Associate Professor,
Department of Chemistry,
Harcourt Butler Technical University,
Kanpur -208002, UP, India
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Nationality: Indian
Date of Birth: 12-04-1978
Father’s Name: Mr. Shiv Shankar Shah
Area of research interest-
Synthetic Organic Chemistry / Biomaterials/ Polymeric Functional Material Chemistry/
NLO/ Nanotechnology/ Nanocomposites and its applications in hydrogen storage, CO2
capture and conversion (Environment) and drug delivery (Biomedical), water
remediation, dyeing.
Academic Qualification :
D. Phil. (2008) Chemistry from University of Allahabad (Central University),
Prayagraj, India
M. Sc. (2004) Chemistry with specialization in Organic Chemistry from University of
Allahabad (Central University), Prayagraj, India, 1st division with 75%
B. Sc. (2000) in Chemistry, Botany, Zoology from Ewing Christian College
Allahabad; University of Allahabad (Central University), Prayagraj, India
I. Sc. (1996) from Uttar Pradesh Board, Allahabad, India, 1st division with 71%
10th High School (1994) from H. N. K. High School, Ara, Bihar School Examination
Board, Patna, India, 1st division with 78%
Awards/honors/certificates
 Awarded InnoCentive Award 2019 (Challenge 9934214 “Seeking thermally stable
colorants for orange polyesters”) by the Innovation Agency “InnoCentive” USA
17-05-2019.
 Awarded FCT Postdoctoral Fellowship 2012 (Portugal)
 Awarded CAS-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2008 (Italy-China)
 President, Chemistry Society, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology,
Allahabad, India (2008-2009).
 Awarded outstanding contribution in reviewing Elsevier International Journal of
Biological Macromolecules 2018
 Awarded outstanding contribution in reviewing Elsevier Spectrochimica Acta Part A:
Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy 2018

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 Awarded outstanding contribution in reviewing Elsevier Journal of Molecular Graphics
and Modelling 2018
 Awarded outstanding contribution in reviewing Elsevier Journal of Molecular Liquids
2018
 Awarded contribution in reviewing Elsevier Chemical Engineering Journal 2019
 Chaired session with Jerzy P. Lukaszewicz (Poland) in Third International Conference
on Natural Polymers (ICNP-2012), October 26-28, 2012. Kottayam, Kerala, India
 Chaired session on 25th January 2022, International Conference on Materials,
Machines & Information Technology, Amity University Jharkhand, Ranchi (24-25th
January 2022).
 Portuguese Language Certificate 2015-2016.
Experiences:
1) Associate Professor
2022-present: Department of Chemistry, Harcourt Butler Technical University
Kanpur, India
2) Research Professor/Senior Researcher: 6 Years
2017-2022: Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Organic and Nano
System Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
3) Post-doctoral Research Experience: 9 years
2013-2017: Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra,
Coimbra, Portugal
2010-2013: Brain Pool Professor and Researcher, Department of Textile Engineering,
Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
2009-2010: CAS-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellow Changchun Institute of Applied
Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, P. R. China
2008-2009: Research Associate (CSIR, New Delhi) Motilal Nehru National Institute of
Technology, Allahabad, India
2007-2008: SRF-Extended (CSIR, New Delhi) MNNIT, Allahabad, India
4) Research Experience: Two years
2004-2006: Research Fellow UGC, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India
5) Total Research Experience: 15 years
6) Teaching Experience: UG and PG teaching for 4 years.

7) Project (PI/Co-PI)
1. Title: A chitosan biopolymer for carbon-dioxide (CO2) capture and conversion.
Grant no. (2017-A019-0140) size: $18000, Duration: May 01, 2017 – March 31, 2018.
Completed.
2. Title: Development of bionanocomposites materials for removal of dye from
industrial Wastewater. Grant (2018-A019-0103) size: $18000, Duration: May 01, 2018-
March 31, 2019. Completed.
3. Title: Development of porous structured mixed phase (anatase/brookite) metal oxide
loaded TiO2 nanoparticles for CO2 capture and conversion. Grant (2018-A019-0588)
size: $18000; Duration: December 01, 2018-November 30, 2019. Completed

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4. Title: Development of future human resources for solving current issues on chemical
engineering, Grant (2019-A019-0560) size: $6500; Duration: September 01,
2019-December 31, 2019 completed
5. Title: Polymerization and characterization of colored polyurethane containing a
yellow azo dye moiety, Grant (2019-A019-0484) size: $6500; Duration: September 1,
2019- February 29, 2020. Completed
6. Title: Thermodynamic and kinetic studies in dyeing of PET/PEG copolymer fibers,
Grant (2019-A019-0266) size: $10000; Duration: May 1, 2019- March 31, 2020.
Completed
7. Title: Development of mesoporous zeolites@chitosan nanocomposites for selective
gas (CO2 and H2) storage and catalytic activity. Grant (2019-A019-0112) size: $22000;
Duration: May 1, 2019- April 30, 2020. Completed
8. Title: Design and synthesis of high fastness disperse dyes and their application to
atheleisure wear containing high polyurethane elastic fiber. Grant (S202003S00131)
size: $62500; Duration: March 1, 2020- May 31, 2021. Completed
9. Title: Covalent organic framework-based chitosan biopolymer composite: Synthesis,
characterization, and an efficient removal of dyes from aqueous solution. Grant
(2020-A019-0179) size: $20000; Duration: May 1, 2020- April 30, 2021. Completed

8) Patents: 1
1. Process for preparing chitosan-zeolite biocomposite, biocomposite prepared thereby
and adsorbent comprising the same. Santosh Kumar, J. Koh, Application No.
10-2019-0160851. Date: 5-12-2019; Registration No. 1023026940000 Date: 9-9-2021

9) Master Thesis guided/co-guided: 3 (Completed) + 3 (Ongoing)

10) Ph.D. Thesis supervisor/co-supervisor
1. Dr. Shefali Jaiswal, “Nucleophilic Addition Mediated Chitosan Nanoplatforms for
Gene Transfection and Drug Delivery”. Ph.D. awarded on 22nd November 2021.
2. Mr. Nazrul Hsan, “Carbonaceous based materials for CO2 capture and conversion”
(Ph. D. in progress).

Research papers Published: -

1. Journal papers: 101
2. International Conference/Symposium: 32
3. National Conference/Symposium: 24
4. Book Chapter: 08
5. Book: 02 (Publisher: Elsevier)

List of Book –
1. Role of chitosan and chitosan-based nanomaterials in plant sciences” editor
Santosh Kumar, Sundar Madihally to be published by Elsevier. Publication
Date: 01-August-22, ISBN: 9780323853910

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 2. Nanoparticles and plant-microbe interactions: An environmental perspective”
Seena Sahadevan, Santosh Kumar to be published by Elsevier. Publication
Date: 01-January-23, ISBN: 9780323906197

Selected List of Publications in Journals:

1. Synthesis and spectral properties of fluorescent phthalimidylhydrazone disperse dyes

and their dyeing application to poly(ethylene terephthalate), Keechul Youm,
Santosh Kumar, J. Koh, Fibers and Polymers, in press 2022. ISSN NO. 1229-9197
(IF= 2.153)
2. Insighting the systematic impact of shape, size and substitution of heteroatoms in
quinoidal oligomers to tune their optoelectronic properties, F. Sarwar, S.
Muhammad, S. Bibi, A. G Al-Sehemi, H. Algarni, Santosh Kumar, Optical and
Quantum Electronics, 54, 356, 2022, (IF=2.084)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-022-03724-6
3. Interaction of pseudohalides copper(II) complexes of hydrazide ligand with DNA:
synthesis, spectral characterization, molecular docking simulations and superoxide
dismutase activity, Abhay K. Patel, Neetu Patel, R. N. Jadeja, S. K. Patel, R. N.
Patel, Santosh Kumar, and R. Kapavarapu, Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry,
1-16, 2022. ISSN: 2470-1564 (IF=1.716) https://doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2022.2050755
4. Arginine containing chitosan–graphene oxide aerogels for highly efficient carbon
capture and fixation. Nazrul Hsan, P. K. Dutta, Santosh Kumar*, J. Koh, Journal
of CO2 Utilization, 59, 101958, 2022. ISSN NO. 2212-9820 (IF= 7.132)
5. Impacts of low concentrations of nanoplastics on leaf litter decomposition and food
quality for detritivores in streams, S. Seena, I. B. Gutiérrez, J. Barros, Cláudia
Nunes, João Carlos Marques, Santosh Kumar, Ana M.M. Gonçalves, Journal of
Hazardous Materials, 429, 128320, 2022 ISSN: 0304-3894 (IF= 10.588)
6. Triazine based nanoarchitectonics of porous organic polymers for CO 2 storage.
Santosh Kumar; A. Hassan; Neeladri Das; J. Koh, Materials Letters, 313, 131757,
2022. ISSN: 0167-577X (IF= 3.423)
7. Synthesis, characterization, and application of chitosan-N-
(4-hydroxyphenyl)-methacrylamide derivative as a drug and gene carrier, S. Jaiswal,
P.K. Dutta, Santosh Kumar*, J. Koh, M.C. Lee, J.W. Lim, S. Pandey, P. Garg,
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 195, 75-85, 2022. ISSN NO.
0141-8130 (IF= 6.953).
8. Copper(II) hydrazone complexes derived from
(Z)-N´-{(2-hydroxynapthalen-1-yl}methylene)acetohydrazide: Synthesis, spectral
characterization, electrochemical behaviour, density functional study, in vitro
catalytic activity and molecular docking. A. K. Patel, R. N. Jadeja, N. Patel, R. N.
Patel, S. K. Patel, R. J. Butcher, Santosh Kumar, G. Kumar, Results in Chemistry
4, 100244, 2022. ISSN: 2211-7156
9. Experimental and computational study of naphthalimide derivatives: Synthesis,
optical, nonlinear optical and antiviral properties, Santosh Kumar, S. Muhammad,
S.S. Alarfaji, S. Yoon, M. Kim, K. Youm, M. Khalid, A.R. Chaudhry, J. Koh, Optik

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 246, 167748, 2021. ISSN: 0030-4026 (IF= 2.443)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2021.167748
10. Synthesis of antibacterial disulfide derivatives and its computational molecular
docking against penicillin binding protein, S. Kumar, M. Choudhary, G. Kumar,
R.K. Singh, Santosh Kumar, Analytical Chemistry Letters, 11, 618-634, 2021
ISSN NO: 2230-7532 https://doi.org/10.1080/22297928.2021.1948917
11. Synthesis and application of high-washability 4-amino-4'-fluorosulfonylazobenzene
disperse dyes to cellulose diacetate for high color fastness, S. Yoon, H. Kim, N. Oh,
S. Kim, Santosh Kumar, J. Koh, Fibers and Polymers, 22(11), 3075-3081, 2021.
ISSN NO. 1229-9197 (IF= 2.153) https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-021-0839-7
12. Synthesis of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid-enriched-chitosan for anti-inflammatory and
metal ion uptake, Santosh Kumar, D. K. Mishra, S. Yoon, A. K. Chauhan, J. Koh,
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 179, 500-506, 2021. ISSN NO.
0141-8130 (IF= 6.953). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.03.036
13. Rapid determination of nitrate in brain regions and Cerebrospinal fluid of transient
bilateral common carotid artery occlusion rat model by HPLC-UV, G. Kumar, S.
Mukherjee, Santosh Kumar, Ranjana Patnaik, Proceedings of the National
Academy of Sciences, India Section A: Physical Sciences, 91, 361-368, 2021 ISSN:
2250-1762. (IF=1.544) https://doi.org/10.1007/s40010-020-00666-0
14. Chitosan modified by organo-functionalities as an efficient nanoplatform for
anti-cancer drug delivery process, S. Jaiswal, P.K. Dutta, Santosh Kumar, Ruchi
Chawla, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology 62, 02407, 2021. ISSN
NO. 1773-2247 (IF= 3.981) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102407
15. Synthesis, characterization and functional properties of ZnO-based polyurethane
nanocomposite for textile applications, Santosh Kumar, M.M. Rahman, S. Yoon, S.
Kim, K.H. Hong, J. Koh, Fibers and Polymers, 22, 2227-2237, 2021. ISSN NO.
1229-9197 (IF= 2.153) https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-021-0815-2
16. Synthesis of copper (II) coordination complex, its molecular docking and
computational exploration for novel functional properties: A dual approach, B.
Mohan, S. Muhammad, A. G. Al-Sehemi, S. Bharti, Santosh Kumar, M.
Choudhary, Chemistry Select, 6, 738-745, 2021. Online ISSN: 2365-6549 (IF=
2.109) https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202003738
17. COVID-19: Effect on environment and chitosan for environmental research, N.
Hasan, Santosh Kumar, P.K. Dutta, Asian Chitin Journal, 16 (1), 23-30, 2020.
ISSN NO. 0973-3345
18. Utilization of zeolites as CO2 capturing agents: Advances and future perspectives,
Santosh Kumar, R. Srivastava, J. Koh, Journal of CO2 Utilization, 41, 101251,
2020. ISSN NO. 2212-9820 (IF= 7.132) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2020.101251
19. Covid-19 - A perpetual pandemic! Can chitosan play an active role? S. Jaiswal, P.K.
Dutta, Santosh Kumar, Asian Chitin Journal, 16 (1), 1-10, 2020. ISSN NO.
0973-3345
20. Capture and chemical fixation of carbon dioxide by chitosan grafted multi-walled
carbon nanotubes, N. Hasan, P.K. Dutta, Santosh Kumar*, Neeladri Das, J. Koh,

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 Journal of CO2 Utilization, 41, 101237, 2020. ISSN NO. 2212-9820 (IF= 7.132)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2020.101237
21. Substituted phenothiazines: Synthesis and in silico evaluation of D4 dopamine
receptor inhibition, Santosh Kumar, G. Kumar, I.C. Shukla, SN Applied Sciences,
2, 1241, 2020. ISSN NO. 2523-3971. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-3067-7
22. Highly efficient ternary hierarchical NiV2S4 nanosphere as hydrogen evolving
electrocatalyst, R. Srivastava, J. Chattopadhyay, R. Patel, S. Agrawal, S. Nouseen,
Santosh Kumar, S. Karmakar, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 45,
21308-21318, 2020. ISSN No 03603199. (IF= 5.816).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.05.174
23. A systematic study on chitosan-liposome based systems for biomedical applications,
Santosh Kumar, J. Dutta, P. K. Dutta, J. Koh, International Journal of Biological
Macromolecules, 160, 470-481, 2020. ISSN NO. 0141-8130 (IF= 6.953).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.05.192
24. An experimental and computational study of pyrimidine based bis-uracil derivatives
as efficient candidates for optical, nonlinear optical and drug discovery applications,
B. Mohan, M. Choudhary, G. Kumar, S. Muhammad, Neeladri Das, R. K. Singh, A.
G. Al-Sehemi, Santosh Kumar, Synthetic Communications, 50, 2199-2225, 2020
ISSN: 00397911 (IF= 2.007). https://doi.org/10.1080/00397911.2020.1771369
25. Copper(II) and Nickel(II) complexes of tridentate hydrazide and Schiff base ligands
containing phenyl and naphthalyl groups: Synthesis, structural, molecular docking
and density functional study, N. Noorussabah, M. Choudhary, Neeladri Das, B.
Mohan, K. Singh, R. K. Singh, K. Ahmad, S. Muhammad, Santosh Kumar,
Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 30, 4426–4440,
2020 ISSN: 1574-1451 (IF= 3.543). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-020-01610-w
26. Synthesis, characterizations, crystal structures, and theoretical studies of copper (II)
and nickel (II) coordination complexes, B. Mohan, M. Choudhary, S. Muhammad,
Neeladri Das, K. Singh, A. Jana, S. Bharti, H. Algarni, A. G Al-Sehemi, Santosh
Kumar, Journal of Coordination Chemistry, 73, 1256-1279, 2020. ISSN: 00958972
(IF= 1.751). https://doi.org/10.1080/00958972.2020.1761961
27. Synthesis and characterization of mono-6-deoxy-6-aminopropylamino-
β-cyclodextrin polymer functionalized with graphene oxide, Santosh Kumar, M.M.
Rahman, S. Yoon, S.M.M. Kabir, J. Koh, Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, 50
(4) 286-291, 2020. ISSN: 2470-1564 (IF=1.716)
https://doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2019.1711124
28. Chitosan-based zeolite-Y and ZSM-5 porous biocomposites for H2 and CO2 storage,
Santosh Kumar, R. Bera, Neeladri Das, J. Koh, Carbohydrate Polymers, 232,
115808, 2020. ISSN NO. 0144-8617 (IF= 9.381)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115808.
29. Simple BODIPY dyes as suitable electron-donors for organic bulk heterojunction
photovoltaic cells, A. Aguiar, J. Farinhas, W. Silva, M. Susano, M.R. Silva, L.
Alcácer, Santosh Kumar, C.M.A. Brett, J. Morgado, A.J.F.N. Sobral, Dyes and
Pigments, 172, 107842, 2020. ISSN: 0143-7208 (IF=4.889)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2019.107842

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30. Dyeing of polyester with 4-arylazo-5-pyrazolone dyes containing fluoro sulfonyl
group and application of environment-friendly after treatment for their high color
fastness, S. Yoon, B. Choi, M.M. Rahman, Santosh Kumar, S.M.M. Kabir, J. Koh,
Materials, 12, 4209-13, 2019. ISSN: 1996-1944 (IF= 3.623)
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12244209
31. Short-term exposure to low concentrations of copper oxide nanoparticles can
negatively impact the ecological performance of a cosmopolitan freshwater fungus,
S. Seena, Santosh Kumar, Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, 21,
2001-2007, 2019 ISSN 2050-7895 (IF=4.238)
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9EM00361D
32. Synthesis and characterization of g/Ni-SiO2 composite for enhanced hydrogen
storage applications. B. Krishnakumar, Santosh Kumar, M. Durai, M.
Arivanandhan, J.M. Gil, A.J.F.N. Sobral, International Journal of Hydrogen
Energy, 44(41), 23249-23256, 2019, ISSN: 0360-3199 (IF= 5.816)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.07.073
33. CO2 adsorption and conversion of epoxides catalyzed by inexpensive and active
mesoporous structured mixed-phase (anatase/brookite) TiO2, Santosh Kumar, D.
K. Mishra, A.J.F.N. Sobral, J. Koh. Journal of CO2 Utilization 34, 386-394, 2019.
ISSN NO. 2212-9820 (IF= 7.132) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2019.07.019
34. A combined experimental and computational study of 2,2‟-(diazene-1,2-
diylbis(4,1-phenylene))bis(6-(butylamino)-1H-benzo[de]isoquinoline-1,3(2H)-dion:
Synthesis, optical and nonlinear optical properties, Santosh Kumar, S. Muhammad,
J. Koh, M. Khalid, K. Ayub, Optik, 192, 162952, 2019. ISSN: 0030-4026 (IF=
2.443) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2019.162952
35. Bio-based chitosan/gelatin/Ag@ ZnO bionanocomposites: synthesis and mechanical
and antibacterial properties, S. Murali, Santosh Kumar*, J. Koh, S. Seena, P.
Singh, A. Ramalho, A.J.F.N. Sobral, Cellulose, 26, 5347-5361, 2019. ISSN NO.
0969-0239 (IF= 5.044) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-019-02457-2
36. Syntheses, characterizations, crystal structures and efficient NLO applications of
new organic compounds bearing 2-methoxy-4-nitrobenzeneamine moiety and
copper (II) complex of (E)-N'-(3, 5-dichloro-2-hydroxybenzylidene)
benzohydrazide, B Mohan, M. Choudhary, S. Bharti, A. Jana, N. Das, S.
Muhammad, A.G. Al-Sehemi, H. Algarni, Santosh Kumar. Journal of Molecular
Structure, 1190, 54-67, 2019 ISSN: 0022-2860 (IF= 3.196)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2019.04.059
37. Catalytic synthesis of 5-substituted tetrazoles: unexpected reactions and products,
M.Y. Wani, B. Krishnakumar, M.R. Marquies, Santosh Kumar, A.J.F.N. Sobral,
Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 56, 1613-1621, 2019 ISSN NO. 0022-152X
(IF= 2.193). https://doi.org/10.1002/jhet.3542
38. Exploring the functional properties of trimethoxy-phenylpyridine as efficient optical
and nonlinear optical material: A quantum chemical approach, A.R.Chaudhry, S.
Muhammad, B.U. Haq, Santosh Kumar, A. G. Al-Sehemi, A. Irfan, A. Laref, A.
Hussain, Journal of Molecular Structure, 1185, 268-275, 2019. ISSN: 0022-2860
(IF= 3.196) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2019.02.102

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39. Methyl methacrylate modified chitosan: Synthesis, characterization and application
in drug and gene delivery. S. Jaiswal, P.K. Dutta, Santosh Kumar, J. Koh, S.
Pandey, Carbohydrate Polymers, 211, 109–117, 2019 ISSN NO. 0144-8617 (IF=
9.381). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.01.104
40. Chitosan grafted graphene oxide aerogel: Synthesis, characterization and carbon
dioxide capture study. N. Hsan, P. K. Dutta, Santosh Kumar*, R. Bera, Neeladri
Das, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 125, 300–306, 2019 ISSN
NO. 0141-8130 (IF= 6.953). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.12.071
41. Bio-based (Chitosan/PVA/ZnO) nanocomposites film: Thermally stable and
photoluminescence material for removal of organic dye. Santosh Kumar, B.
Krishnakumar, A.J.F.N. Sobral, J. Koh. Carbohydrate Polymers, 205, 559–564,
2019. ISSN NO. 0144-8617 (IF= 9.381). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.10.108
42. Can low concentrations of metal oxides and Ag loaded metal oxides nanoparticles
pose a risk to stream plant litter microbial decomposers? A Jain, Santosh Kumar, S.
Seena. Science of the Total Environment, 653, 930-937, 2019. ISSN: 0048-9697
(IF= 7.963) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.10.376
43. A dual approach to study the key features of nickel (II) and copper (II) coordination
complexes: synthesis, crystal structure, optical and nonlinear properties. B Mohan,
A. Jana, N. Das, S. Bharti, M. Choudhary, S. Muhammad, Santosh Kumar, A.G.
Al-Sehemi, H. Algarni, Inorganica Chimica Acta, 484, 148–159, 2019.
ISSN: 0020-1693 (IF= 2.545) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ica.2018.09.037
44. Self-assembly of Pt(II) based nanoscalar ionic hexagons and their anticancer
potencies, A. Jana, S. Bhowmick, Santosh Kumar, K. Singh, P. Garg, N. Das,
Inorganica Chimica Acta 484, 19-26, 2019. ISSN: 0020-1693 (IF= 2.545)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ica.2018.09.009
45. Graphene oxide modified cobalt metallated porphyrin photocatalyst for conversion
of formic acid from carbon dioxide, Santosh Kumar*, R.K. Yadav, K. Ram, A,
Antonio, J. Koh, A.J. F. N. Sobral, Journal of CO2 Utilization, 27, 107-114, 2018.
ISSN NO. 2212-9820 (IF= 7.132) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2018.07.008
46. A novel design strategy for chitosan containing azo-based Schiff bases for
colorimetric sensing of anions. N Nigam, Santosh Kumar, PK Dutta, T Ghosh,
Journal of Polymer Materials, 35 (1), 137-148, 2018. ISSN NO. 0970-0838 (IF=
0.320) https://search.proquest.com/docview/2091671320
47. Mesoporous zeolite-chitosan composite for enhanced capture and catalytic activity
in chemical fixation of CO2, Santosh Kumar, K. Prasad, J.M. Gil, A.J. F. N. Sobral,
J. Koh, Carbohydrate Polymers, 198, 401-406, 2018. ISSN NO. 0144-8617 (IF=
9.381) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.06.100
48. Enhanced fluorescence norfloxacin substituted naphthalimide derivatives: Molecular
docking and antibacterial activity, Santosh Kumar, G. Kumar, A.K. Tripathi, S.
Seena, J. Koh, Journal of Molecular Structure, 1157, 292-299, 2018. ISSN:
0022-2860 (IF= 3.196) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2017.12.067
49. Synthesis, characterization, optical and nonlinear optical properties of thiazole and
benzothiazole derivatives: A dual approach, S. Muhammad#, Santosh Kumar#, J.
Koh, M. Saravanabhavan, K. Ayub, M. Chaudhary, Molecular Simulation, 44(15),

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 1191-1199, 2018 (# These authors have equal contribution to this work). ISSN
NO. 0892-7022 (IF= 2.178) https://doi.org/10.1080/08927022.2018.1475737
50. Highly active P25@Pd/C nanocomposite for the degradation of Naphthol Blue
Black with visible light, B. Krishnakumar, Santosh Kumar, J.M. Gil, V. Pandiyan,
A. Aguiar, A.J.F.N. Sobral, Journal of Molecular Structure, 1153, 346-352, 2018
ISSN: 0022-2860. (IF= 3.196) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2017.09.120
51. Synthesis, physicochemical and optical properties of bis-thiosemicarbazone
functionalized graphene oxide. Santosh Kumar*, M.Y. Wani, C.T. Arranja, R.A.E.
Castro, J.A. Paixão, A.J.F.N. Sobral, Spectrochimica Acta, Part A: Molecular and
Biomolecular Spectroscopy,188, 183-188, 2018. ISSN NO. 1386-1425 (IF= 4.098)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2017.06.045
52. Carbon dioxide adsorption and cycloaddition reaction of epoxides using
chitosan-graphene oxide nanocomposite as a catalyst. Santosh Kumar*, M.Y.
Wani, J. Koh, J. Gil, A.J.F.N. Sobral, Journal of Environmental Sciences, 69, 77-84,
2018. ISSN NO. 1001-0742 (IF= 5.565) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jes.2017.04.013
53. Carbon dioxide capture and conversion by an environmentally friendly chitosan
based meso-tetrakis(4-sulfonatophenyl) porphyrin, Santosh Kumar*, J.A. Silva,
M.Y. Wani, J. Gil, A.J.F.N. Sobral, Carbohydrate Polymers, 175, 575-583, 2017.
ISSN NO. 0144-8617 (IF= 9.381) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.08.031
54. Environmentally benign synthesis and characterization of fluorescent chitosan
polymer for biomedical applications, Santosh Kumar*, J. Koh. Journal of Polymer
Materials, 34 (1) 67-73, 2017. ISSN NO. 0970-0838 (IF= 0.320)
55. Flucytosine analogs obtained through Biginelli reaction as efficient combinative
antifungal agents, M.Y. Wani, A. Ahmad, Santosh Kumar, A.J.F.N. Sobral,
Microbial Pathogenesis, 105, 57-62, 2017. ISSN 0882-4010 (IF= 3.738)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2017.02.006
56. Design, synthesis and cytotoxic evaluation of novel imidazolone fused
quinazolinone derivatives, D. Kumar, G. Mariappan, A. Husain, J. Monga, Santosh
Kumar, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 10, 344-350, 2017. ISSN NO. 1878-5352
(IF= 5.165) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2014.07.001
57. Cycloaddition of CO2 to epoxides using di-nuclear transition metal complexes as
catalysts. M.Y. Wani, Santosh Kumar, C. Arranja, C.M.F. Dias, A.J.F.N. Sobral,
New Journal of Chemistry, 40, 4974-4980, 2016. ISSN 1144-0546 (IF= 3.591)
https://doi.org/10.1039/C5NJ03198B
58. Synthetic approach, characterization, superoxide dismutase and antimicrobial
activities of imidazolate-bridged CuII-CuII, CuII-NiII and CuII-ZnII binuclear
complexes with amino acid derived Schiff bases. S. Bharti, M. Choudhary, S.P.
Rawat, Sangeeta, Noorussabah, K. Ahmad, S.R. Sharma, S.S. Saket, B. Singh, B.
Das, Santosh Kumar, Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 93, 953-964, 2016.
ISSN NO. 0019-4522 (IF= 0.284)
59. Antibacterial activity of diisocyanate-modified chitosan for biomedical applications.
Santosh Kumar*, V. Deepak, M. Kumari, P.K. Dutta. International Journal of
Biological Macromolecules, 84, 349-353, 2016. ISSN NO. 0141-8130 (IF= 6.953)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.12.027

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60. Chitosan containing azo-based Schiff bases: Thermal, antibacterial and
birefringence properties for bio-optical devices. N. Nigam, Santosh Kumar, P. K.
Dutta, S. Pei, T. Ghosh, RSC Advances, 6(7), 5575-5581, 2016. ISSN NO.
2046-2069 (IF= 3.361) https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA27210F
61. Studies of carbon-dioxide capture on porous chitosan derivative. Santosh Kumar*,
Joana de A. e Silva, M. Y. Wani, Carlos M. F. Dias, A. J. F.N. Sobral. Journal of
Dispersion Science and Technology, 37, 155-158, 2016. ISSN NO. 0193-2691 (IF=
2.262) https://doi.org/10.1080/01932691.2015.1035388
62. Studies on thermo-optic property of chitosan-alizarin yellow GG complex: a
direction for devices for biomedical applications, N. Nigam, Santosh Kumar, P.K.
Dutta, T. Ghosh, Bulletin of Materials Science, 38 (6), 1639-1643, 2015. ISSN NO.
0250-4707 (IF= 1.783) https://doi.org/10.1007/s12034-015-0968-y
63. Porphyrins as nanoreactors in the carbon dioxide capture and conversion: a review,
Santosh Kumar*, M.Y. Wani, J.A. Silva, C.T. Arranja, B. Aula, A.J.F.N. Sobral.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3, 19615-19637, 2015. ISSN NO. 2050-7488
(IF= 12.732) https://doi.org/10.1039/C5TA05082K
64. Enhanced chitosan-DNA interaction by 2-Acrylamido-2-methylpropane coupling for
efficient transfection in cancer cells. Santosh Kumar*, P Garg, S Pandey, M.
Kumari, S. Hoon, R. Kapavarapu, P.H. Choung, Abilio JFN Sobral, J.H. Chung.
Journal of Material Chemistry B, 3, 3465-3475, 2015. ISSN NO. 2050-750X (IF=
6.331) https://doi.org/10.1039/C4TB02070G
65. Preparation and characterization of microporous bionanocomposites for biomedical
applications. Santosh Kumar*, M. Kumari, M.A. Mallick, B.S. Swain, A.J.F.N.
Sobral, P.K. Dutta. Asian Chitin Journal 11 (1), 23-26, 2015. ISSN NO. 0973-3345
66. Covalently linked free-base and metallo-bis-porphyrins: Chemistry and diversity.
M.Y. Wani, A. Balakrishna, Santosh Kumar, A.J.F.N. Sobral. Current Organic
Chemistry, 19 (7), 599-651, 2015. ISSN NO. 1385-2728 (IF= 2.180)
67. Physiochemical and optical properties of chitosan-based graphene oxide
bionanocomposite. Santosh Kumar, J. Koh. International Journal of Biological
Macromolecules, 70, 559-564, 2014. ISSN NO. 0141-8130 (IF= 6.953)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2014.07.019
68. Chitosan biopolymer Schiff base: Preparation, characterization, optical and
antibacterial activity, Santosh Kumar, M. Kumari, P.K. Dutta, J. Koh International
Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 63, 173-177, 2014.
ISSN NO. 0091-4037 (IF= 2.604) https://doi.org/10.1080/00914037.2013.812088
69. Triphenylamine coupled chitosan with high buffering capacity and low viscosity for
enhanced transfection in mammalian cells, in vitro and in vivo. P. Garg#, Santosh
Kumar#, S. Pandey, S. Hoon, P.H. Choung, J. Koh, J.H. Chung Journal of
Materials Chemistry B, 1, 6053-6065, 2013 ISSN NO. 2050-750X (#These authors
have equal contribution to this work). (IF= 6.331)
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TB20939C
70. Synthesis, physiochemical and optical properties of chitosan-based dye containing
naphthalimide group. Santosh Kumar, J. Koh. Carbohydrate Polymers, 94,

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 221-228, 2013. ISSN NO. 0144-8617 (IF= 9.381)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.01.011
71. Physiochemical and optical study of chitosan-terephthaldehyde derivative for
biomedical applications. Santosh Kumar, J. Koh. International Journal of
Biological Macromolecules, 51, 1167-1171, 2012. ISSN NO. 0141-8130 (IF= 6.953)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2012.09.001
72. Facile and efficient synthesis of quinolin-2(1H)-ones via cyclization of
penta-2,4-dienamides mediated by H2SO4. X. Liu, X. Xin, D. Xiang, R. Zhang,
Santosh Kumar, F. Zhou, D. Dong. Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 10,
5643-5646, 2012. ISSN NO. 1477-0520 (IF= 3.876)
https://doi.org/10.1039/C2OB25767J
73. Preparation and circular dichroism properties of chitosan/methoxycinnamaldehyde.
Santosh Kumar, D.K. Tiwari, P.K. Dutta, J. Koh. Journal of Polymer Materials,
29, 309-316, 2012. ISSN NO. 0970-0838 (IF= 0.320)
74. Physiochemical, optical and biological activity of chitosan-chromone derivative for
biomedical applications. Santosh Kumar, J. Koh. International Journal of
Molecular Sciences 13, 6102-6116, 2012. ISSN NO. 1422-0067 (IF= 5.923)
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms13056102
75. A new chitosan-thymine conjugate: Synthesis, characterization and biological
activity. Santosh Kumar, J. Koh, H. Kim, M.K. Gupta, P.K. Dutta. International
Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 50, 493-502, 2012. ISSN NO. 0141-8130
(IF= 6.953) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2012.01.015
76. Physiochemical, circular dichroism induced helicle conformation and optical
property of chitosan azo based amino methanesulfonate complex. Santosh Kumar,
J. Koh, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 124, 4897-4903, 2012. ISSN NO.
0021-8995 (IF= 3.125) https://doi.org/10.1002/app.35593
77. One-pot synthesis of pyrano[2,3-b] quinolines from enaminones under solvent free
conditions, D. Xiang, X. Xin, X. Liu, Santosh Kumar, D. Dong. Synlett, 15,
2187-2190, 2011. ISSN NO. 0936-5214 (IF= 2.454) DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1261198
78. A physico-chemical and biological study of novel chitosan-chloroquinoline
derivative for biomedical applications. Santosh Kumar, P.K. Dutta, J. Koh.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 49, 356-361, 2011. ISSN NO.
0141-8130 (IF= 6.953) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2011.05.017
79. Optical study of chitosan-ofloxacin complex for biomedical applications. Santosh
Kumar, J. Koh, D.K. Tiwari, P.K. Dutta, Journal of Macromolecular Science: Pure
and Applied Chemistry A- 48(10), 789-795, 2011. ISSN NO. 1060-1325 (IF= 2.168)
https://doi.org/10.1080/10601325.2011.603623
80. Efficient one-pot synthesis of substituted pyridines through multicomponent reaction.
X. Xin, Y. Wang, Santosh Kumar, X. Liu, Y. Lin, D. Dong, Organic &
Biomolecular Chemistry, 8, 3078-3082, 2010. ISSN NO. 1477-0520 (IF= 3.876)
https://doi.org/10.1039/C001117G
81. Chitosan containing azo-based Schiff bases: effect on optical property. N. Nigam, Santosh
Kumar, J. Koh, T. Ghosh, P. K. Dutta, Asian Chitin Journal, 6(2), 51-54, 2010. ISSN NO.
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82. Preparation and characterization of optical property of crosslinkable film of chitosan
with 2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde. Santosh Kumar, P.K. Dutta, P. Sen.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 80(2), 564-570, 2010. ISSN NO. 0144-8617 (IF= 9.381)
83. Preparation, characterization and optical properties of a novel azobased chitosan
biopolymer. Santosh Kumar, N. Nigam, T. Ghosh, P.K. Dutta, S.P. Singh, P.K.
Datta, Lijia An, T.F. Shi, Materials Chemistry & Physics, 120 (2-3), 361-370, 2010.
ISSN NO. 0254-0584 (IF= 4.094) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2009.11.018
84. Preparation, characterization, and optical properties of a chitosan-anthraldehyde
cross linkable film. Santosh Kumar, N. Nigam, T. Ghosh, P.K. Dutta, R.S. Yadav,
A.C. Pandey. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 115(5), 3056-3062, 2010. ISSN
NO. 0021-8995 (IF= 3.125) https://doi.org/10.1002/app.31385
85. Studies on chitosan-alizarin yellow GG complex for optical and biomedical
applications. Santosh Kumar, N. Nigam, T. Ghosh, P.K. Dutta, S. P. Singh, L.
Mishra, P.K. Datta, Journal of Polymer Material, 26 (4), 411-416, 2009. ISSN NO.
0970-0838 (IF= 0.320)
86. Preparation and characterization of N-heterocyclic chitosan derivatives-based gels
for biomedical applications. Santosh Kumar, J. Dutta, P.K. Dutta, International
Journal of Biological Macromolecules 45, 330-337, 2009. ISSN NO. 0141-8130 (IF=
6.953) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2009.08.002
87. Preparation, characterization and optical property of chitosan-phenothiazine
derivative by microwave assisted synthesis. Santosh Kumar, J. Dutta, P.K. Dutta
Journal of Macromolecular Science - Pure & Applied Chemistry, A 46(11),
1095-1102, 2009. ISSN NO. 1060-1325 (IF=2.168)
https://doi.org/10.1080/10601320903256539
88. Preparation and chirooptical properties of chitosan acid derivatives in dilute
solution. J. Singh, Santosh Kumar, P.K. Dutta, Journal of Polymer Material, 26,
167-176, 2009. ISSN NO. 0970-0838 (IF= 0.320)
89. Microgram determination of ticlopidine hydrochloride in single pharmaceutical
preparation by HPLC method. I.C. Shukla, Santosh Kumar, A. Dubey Journal of
the Indian Chemical Society, 86, 306-307, 2009. ISSN NO. 0019-4522 (IF= 0.284)
90. Evaluation of optical photoluminescence properties for chitosan derivative film.
Santosh Kumar, P. K. Dutta. Asian Chitin Journal, 4, 67-74, 2008. ISSN NO.
0973-3345
91. Preparation of Chitosan-EDTA complex and its Cd2+ ion uptake capacity. Santosh
Kumar, J. Dutta, P. K. Dutta. Asian Chitin Journal, 3,117-122, 2007 ISSN NO.
0973-3345

Book Chapter-
1. Chitin- a natural bio-feedstock and its derivatives: Chemistry and properties for
biomedical applications, Anu Singh, Shefali Jaiswal, Santosh Kumar, P.K. Dutta,
Chapter 9, High-Performance Materials from Bio-Based Feedstocks. Ed. Andrew
John Hunt Andrew J. Hunt, Nontipa Supanchaiyamat, Kaewta Jetsrisuparb, Jesper T.
N. Knijnenburg 2022, Publisher WILEY Publication, United Kingdom, ISBN
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2. Porphyrins based nanostructured material for the conversion of CO2 into value
added products, Santosh Kumar, J. Koh, R. Srivastava, D. K. Gupta, Chapter 3,
page 21 Nano-catalyst for Energy Applications, Edited by Rohit Srivastava, Taylor
and Francis, CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2021 eBook ISBN 9781003082729
3. Furfuryl alcohol-A promising platform chemical, D.K. Mishra, Santosh Kumar, R.
Shukla, Chapter X, In S. Saravanamurugan, H. Li, A. Riisager and A. Pandey (Eds.)
Biomass, Biofuels, Biochemicals: Recent advances in development of platform
chemicals, Elsevier, Amsterdam, Chapter 12, page 323-353, 2020. Page 323-353,
ISBN: 9780444643070
4. Stroke induced blood-brain barrier disruption. A. K. Tripathi, N. Dhanesha,
Santosh Kumar, Springer book entitled “Advancement in the pathophysiology of
cerebral stroke” Editors: Patnaik, R., Tripathi, A. K., Dwivedi, A. (Eds.) Publisher
Springer, Singapore, pp 23-41, 2019, 14 May 2019 eBook ISBN 9789811314537.
5. Development of organic-inorganic hybrids and modified alkoxides precursors for
functionalized nanomaterials in support of adsorption and catalytic applications: an
approach. D. K. Gupta, Santosh Kumar, D. K. Sahu, Dimensions of Nanotechnology
and Biostatistics Edited by D. K. Gupta, Shruti, P. P. Dubey. LAMBERT, Academic
Publishing, Germany, page 40-44, 2019. ISBN: 9786200079992
6. Synthesis of nanomaterials involving microemulsion and miceller medium. Santosh
Kumar, M.Y. Wani, J. Koh, In: Prasad R., Jha A., Prasad K. (eds) Exploring the
Realms of Nature for Nanosynthesis. Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences. Springer,
Cham, Springer International Publishing Switzerland AG, pp 273-290, 2018 eBook
ISBN: 9783319995700.
7. Cyano based chitosan derivative: Nd-YAG laser for second harmonic generation
(SHG) study. Santosh Kumar, S. P. Singh, L. Mishra, Prasanta K. Datta, Pradip K.
Dutta. Emerging Trends in Laser & Spectroscopy and Applications, edited by A. K.
Rai, I. M. L. Das, K. N. Uttam, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, India 367-370, 2010.
ISBN: 9788184246261.
8. Synthesis and evaluation of chitosan-EDTA derivative for adsorption study. P. K.
Dutta, Santosh Kumar. In Advances in chitin science, Volume X, Eds. S. Senel, K.
M. Varum, M. M. Sumnu, A. A. Hincal, Alp Offset, Ankara, Turkey pp. 525-529,
2007. ISBN 9789754912500.

Plenary/Keynote/Invited Talk
1. Chitosan biopolymer: Versatile biomedical applications. Santosh Kumar, Third
International Conference on Natural Polymers (ICNP-2012), October 26-28, 2012.
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
2. Optical study of chitosan biopolymer derivatives for biomedical applications. Santosh
Kumar, National Seminar on Advances in Laser, Spectroscopy and Nanomaterials
(NSALSN-2011), March 5-7, 2011, Nehru Gram Bharati University, Allahabad.
3. Chitin and chitosan: Versatile biomedical and environmental applications. 12th
January 2018 at Department of Chemistry, Amity School of Applied Sciences,
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4. Chitosan a waste-based biopolymer for environmental applications, Keynote speaker
8th Bihar Science Conference (An International Conference on Science and
Technology) 2019, 4th December 2020. Bihar Brain Society and Patna University,
Patna.
5. Novel polymer of chitosan and biomass-derived furandicarboxylic acid for metal ion
uptake: Synthesis and characterization, Invited Talk (APM 41) 12th March 2021,
12th International conference on advancements in polymeric materials, 9 th – 13th
March 2021, Organized by SARP: LARPM, Bhubaneswar, Central Institute of
Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
6. Porphyrin: Color of Life, Plenary Talk (ICMMIT-2022), 25th January 2022,
International Conference on Materials, Machines & Information Technology, Amity
University Jharkhand, Ranchi (24-25th January 2022).
7. Chitosan nanomaterials for sustainable agriculture, National symposium on recent
trends in phytopathology to address emerging challenges for achieving food security,
22nd February 2022 Organized by ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi
Anusandhan Sansthan Almora and Indian Phytopathological Society (IPS) New
Delhi (21-22nd February 2022).
8. Porphyrin: A versatile smart materials, Keynote speaker on the occasion of National
Science Day 28th February 2022, organized by Institute Innovation Council,
Galgotias University, Greater Noida, UP

International Conference/Symposium /Proceeding of selected List of publication

1. Porphyrin: Color of Life, Santosh Kumar Plenary talk (ICMMIT-2022), 25th
January 2022, International Conference on Materials, Machines & Information
Technology, Amity University Jharkhand, Ranchi (24-25th January 2022).
2. Novel polymer of chitosan and biomass-derived furandicarboxylic acid for metal
ion uptake: Synthesis and characterization, Santosh Kumar, J. Koh Invited Talk
(APM 41) 12th March 2021, 12th International conference on advancements in
polymeric materials, 9th – 13th March 2021, Organized by SARP: LARPM,
Bhubaneswar, Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology
(CIPET) Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
3. Chitosan a waste-based biopolymer for environmental applications, Santosh
Kumar Keynote speaker 8th Bihar Science Conference (An International
Conference on Science and Technology) 2019, 4th December 2020. Bihar Brain
Society and Patna University, Patna.
4. Fabrication of ZnO nanoparticle and chitosan-poly(vinyl alcohol) polymer
composites with improved thermal and optical properties, Santosh Kumar, R. M.
Morshedur, J. Koh, International Conference on "Advancements in Polymeric
Materials" (APM 2018), was organized by Laboratory for Advanced Research in
Polymeric Materials (LARPM), from February 02-04, 2018 at CIPET,
Bhubaneswar.
5. Enhanced CO2 capture of chitosan-zeolite composites for environmental
applications. Santosh Kumar, J. Koh, R. M. Morshedur, A. J. F. N. Sobral, 24th

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 ISCB International Conference (ISCBC-2018), O26, Page 101, Manipal University,
Jaipur, 11-13th Jan. 2018.
6. High buffering capacity and low viscosity of chitosan derivative for enhanced
transfection in cancer cells, Santosh Kumar, International conference on Biological
sciences and Biostatistics, School of Science, UPRT Open University, Allahabad,
9-10 March 2017
7. Synthesis, characterization and photoluminescence study of graphene oxide
nanohybrid, Santosh Kumar, M. Y. Wani, A. J. F. N. Sobral, International
Conference on Advancements in Polymeric Materials, organized by Laboratory for
Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials (LARPM), CIPET at Ahmedabad
during February 12-14, 2016, Abstract code: APM 16099 (Accepted 2016).
8. Preparation and characterization of microporous chitosan-SiO2 nanocomposites for
biomedical applications. Santosh Kumar, M. Kumari, M. A. Mallick, Abilio J.F.N.
Sobral. SETCOR International Conference on Smart Materials and Surfaces (SMS
Bangkok 2014) 26-28th Aug 2014, Bangkok, Thailand.
9. 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Suphonic acid grafted Chitosan for Efficient
Transfection in Mammalian cells. P. Garg, Santosh Kumar, S. Pandey, Abilio J. F.
N. Sobral, J. H. Chung. 5th International conference on Advanced Nanomaterials,
2-4 July, 2014, Aveiro, Portugal, page no. 170, abstract no. 251.
10. Preparation and characterization of triphenyl amine porous polymer material for
carbon dioxide capture in environmental applications. Santosh Kumar, J. A. Silva,
B. Avula, M. Y. Wani, Carlos M. F. Dias, A. J.F.N. Sobral. International conference
on structural and physical properties of solids “Smart materials at nano and micro
scale” (SPPS 2013) November 18th-20th, 2013, Indian Institute of Technology
(Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad India.
11. Eco-friendly synthesis and characterization of fluorescent N-naphthaloyl chitosan
for biomedical applications. Santosh Kumar, Byunghun Choi, D. Kumar, J. Koh,
BIT International Conclave 2013 on „Innovations in Engineering & Management”
(ICIEM 2013) 22nd-23rd February, 2013. BIT Mesra, Patna, India.
12. Preparation, characterization and biological activity of chitosan derivative, Santosh
Kumar, Byunghun Choi, J. Koh, Accepted in Polychar 21, Gwangju, South Korea
2013.
13. Chitosan biopolymer: Versatile biomedical applications. Santosh Kumar, Third
International conference on natural Polymers (ICNP-2012), IL 2, page 4-5, October
26-28, 2012. MG University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
14. Physiochemical and circular dichroism properties of
chitosan/methoxycinnamaldehyde. S. Kumar, J. Koh. International Conference on
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, 18-21 Dec., 2011, University of Delhi, Delhi,
India PP121, page 791.
15. Synthesis, optical and biological activity study of cs-chromone derivative. Santosh
Kumar, H. Kim, Joonseok Koh, 3rd International conference on Heterocyclic
Chemistry, Dec. 10-13, 2011, Rajasthan University, Jaipur, India, OL-14.

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16. Preparation, characterization and biological evaluation of a
chitosan-chloroquinaldehyde derivative. Santosh Kumar, H. Kim, J. Park, A. Singh,
J. Koh, 11th Asian Textile conference, Nov. 1-4, 2011, Daegu, South Korea.
17. Syntheses of chitosan-thymine conjugate for biomedical applications. Santosh
Kumar, H. Kim, M. K. Gupta, P. K. Dutta, J. Koh, International Conference on
Tissue engineering & regenerative medicine (ICTERM-2011), 27th Sept-2nd Oct. 2011
NIT, Rourkela, India.
18. Preparation of CNT-Chitosan biopolymer composites film for optical properties.
Santosh Kumar, P. K. Dutta, 1st International Congress on Advanced Materials 2011.
13-16 May 2011, Jinan, China. 11018, Page 340
19. Synthesis and characterization of chitosan-nucleobase conjugates for biomedical
applications. Santosh Kumar, Hyerim Kim, B. Kumar, Joonseok Koh. 15th ISCB
International Conference 2011, 4th-7th Feb. at University of Saurashtra, Rajkot, India,
PP 079, page 225.
20. Environment friendly technique for production of bioactive compounds and their
future prospects. Brajesh Kumar, Santosh Kumar, Rajkamal, R. N. Pathak, Se Won
Park. International Conference on Radiation, Enviorenment and Health (ICREH-2010)
19-21st Nov. 2010.
21. Preparation of chitosan-based silver nanocomposites by a facile method. N. Nigam,
Santosh Kumar, T. Ghosh, P. K. Dutta, Proceeding of ICOP 2009- International
Conference on Optics and Photonics CSIO, Chandigargh, India 30 Oct- 1Nov. 2009,
p-139, page 1-4.
22. Preparation and characterization of azo-based chitosan biopolymer towards
investigation of thermal and optical properties. Santosh Kumar and P. K. Dutta.
International conference on Hi-Tech materials (ICHTM 09) 11th -13th February 2009,
IIT Kharagpur (India).
23. Synthesis and Evaluation of chitosan-EDTA derivative for adsorption study.
P.K.Dutta, S. Kumar. 8th International conference of the European Chitin Society
(EUCHIS 07) Antalya, Turkey. P.113 page 177, 8-11 Sept.2007.
24. Physio-chemical studies of Adsorption on chitosan complexes for waste waters.
Santosh Kumar, Joydeep Dutta and P. K. Dutta. International Conference on
Emerging trends in chemical Sciences (ICETCS2007) University of Mumbai,
Mumbai, India.OP-34, p66 Jan.23-25, 2007.
25. Application of Chitosan-EDTA Derivatives for Removal of Toxic metal ions from
aqueous solution. P. K. Dutta, J. Dutta and Santosh Kumar. 10th International chitin
& chitosan conference. Montpellier, France, Sept. 6-9, 2006.

National Conference/Symposium selected List of publication

1. Synthesis, characterization and application of
chitosan-N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-methacrylamide derivatives for drug delivery system”,
Shefali Jaiswal, P. K. Dutta and Santosh Kumar; presented poster presentation in the
57th Annual Convention of Chemists (ACC), Indian Chemical Society (ICS) held at
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2. Quercetin loaded arginine-folate functionalized chitosan/graphene oxide
nanocomplexes as an effective antioxidant and antibacterial agent”, Shefali Jaiswal,
Prabha Bhartiya, P.K.Dutta & Santosh Kumar; selected poster presentation in
conference: Polymers: Usefulness & current concerns, Dec.23-24,2018 and student
got best Poster Presentation Award.
3. Preparation, characterization and photoluminescence study of chitosan derivative
aerogel for biomedical applications, Santosh Kumar, J. Koh. National Seminar on
“Research in Chemistry: Existing Trends and its Relevance” P. G. Department of
chemistry, Gaya College, Gaya.2012
4. Optical study of chitosan biopolymer derivatives for biomedical applications. Santosh
Kumar, J. Koh, P. K. Dutta, National Seminar on Advances in Laser, Spectroscopy
and Nanomaterials (NSALSN-2011), IT-019, page 25, March 5-7, 2011. Nehru Gram
Bharati University, Allahabad
5. Preparation, characterization and optical properties of new azo-dye chitosan
biopolymer. N. Nigam, Santosh Kumar, T. Ghosh, P. K. Dutta. o.p. 14; Proceeding
of Ist Indian chitin and chitosan symposium (1st ICCS-2010), April, 2010.
6. Cyano based Chitosan Derivative: Nd-YAG Laser for Second Harmonic Generation
(SHG) Study. Santosh Kumar, S. P. Singh, L. Mishra, P. K. Datta and P. K. Dutta.
Meghnad Saha Memorial Symposium on Emerging Trends in Laser & Spectroscopy
and Applications, University of Allahabad, Allahabad. PLS-12, page 123, March
23-25, 2009.
7. Preparation of N-heterocyclic Chitosan Derivatives for Improving Biological Activity.
Santosh Kumar, P. K. Dutta National Seminar on POLYMER SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY-VISION & SCENARIO Faculty of Engineering &Technology, JMI
Delhi P015 December 3, 2008.
8. Preparation of microwave assisted 3-formyl-10H phenothiazine and chitosan based
films for possible optical properties. Santosh Kumar, Pradip Kumar Dutta and
Prasanta Kumar Datta. National Symposium for materials research scholars-MR08,
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, page-113, 17-18 May, 2008.

International and National Conferences / Seminar / Workshop Attended-

1. 41st Annual Convention of Chemists Indian Chemical Society University of Delhi,
Delhi Dec.23-27, 2004.
2. 9th National conference on “Bioactive Heterocycles and Drug Discovery Paradigm”
8-10th Jan.2005 at Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujrat (India).
3. International Symposium on Recent Trends in Drug Discovery.8-10, Jan. 2005 at
Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujrat (India).
4. Vayganik tatha takniki sabdawali ayog, hindi vigyan patrikarita sabdawali karyasala
11-12 April, 2005. Allahabad.
5. 93rd Indian Science Congress. ANGRAU, Hyderabad. Jan.3-7th, 2006.
6. IUPAC Sponsored Second International Symposium on Green / Sustainable
Chemistry University of Delhi, Delhi.Jan.10-13, 2006.
7. 42nd Annual Convention of Chemists. Visva-Bharti Santiniketan Feb.9-13, 2006.

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8. 10th International Conference of ISCB on Drug Discovery: Perspectives and
challenges and International Satellite Symposium on Medicinal plants and Obesity
and Cardiovascular Disease at CDRI, Lucknow (India) 24-26 Feb.2006.
9. National agricultural chemists‟ conference xxxvii & xxxix Annual conventions of
Indian Society of Agricultural chemists Allahabad, Nov.27-28th, 2006.
10. International Workshop on Frontiers in Nanobiotechnology. Center of Biotechnology,
University of Allahabad, Allahabad (India) 1st Dec.2006.
11. International Seminar on Liquid Crystals: Synthesis and characterization.13th
Dec.2006.University of Allahabad, Allahabad.
12. Expert Lecture on the Theme: Recent Trends in chemical Sciences at MN National
Institute of Technology, Allahabad. Dec.14, 2006.
13. International Conference on Emerging trends in chemical Sciences (ICETCS2007)
University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India. Jan.23-25, 2007.
14. Indo-Polish Workshop on Liquid Crystals: Synthesis, Characterization and Molecular
Engineering.12th Dec.2007, University of Allahabad, India.
15. National Symposium on recent advances in microbial biofertilizers production &
utilization technology.13-14th Dec.2007, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India.
16. Seminar on frontiers of chemistry research at Allahabad University, Jan.24-25, 2008.
17. National symposium for materials research scholars MR08, IIT Bombay,
India.17-18th May 2008.
18. International Conference on Hi-Tech Materials (ICHTM-2009), IIT Kharagpur,
India.11-13th February 2009.
19. Meghnad Saha Memorial Symposium on Emerging Trends in Laser & Spectroscopy
and Applications (MMSETLSA-2009) March 23-25, 2009.
20. 15th ISCB International Conference 2011, 4th-7th Feb. at Rajkot, India.
21. National Seminar on Advances in Laser, Spectroscopy and Nanomaterials
(NSALSN-2011), March 5-7, 2011 at Nehru Gram Bharti University, Allahabad,
India.
22. 3rd International conference on Heterocyclic Chemistry, Dec. 10-13, 2011, Jaipur,
India
23. International Conference on Nanomaterials & Nanotechnology, 18-21 Dec., 2011,
University of Delhi, Delhi, India
24. Third International conference on natural Polymers (ICNP-2012), Mahatma Gandhi
University, Kottayam, Kerala, India October 26-28, 2012.
25. BIT International Conclave 2013 on „Innovations in Engineering & Management”
(ICIEM 2013) 22nd-23rd February, 2013. BIT, Mesra, Patna
26. MicroCal ™ VP-ITC & ITC 200 workshop Departamento de Química Universidade
de Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535 Coimbra, 30-31 July, 2013. GE Health Care Life
Science.
27. Workshop on NMR Focus 2013: MNova 8 Suite, Processing and Spectral Analysis.
10th -11th September, 2013. University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
28. Superfícies poliméricas e nanopartículas de hidrogéis inteligentes: aplicações
específicas Prof. Adley Forti Rubira Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Brasil, 27
de Novembro de 2013, University of Coimbra, Portugal.

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29. Workshop Produtos Naturais: aplicações (bio) tecnológicas. 19th February, 2014.
Istituto Politecnico de Coimbra, Portugal.
30. 1st Seminar on Organically Modified Silica Aerogels (Aero-ORMOSIL 2014) 19th
March, 2014, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra,
Portugal.
31. Workshop on NMR Basics, Theory, Processing and Analysis Sept.30-3rd Oct. 2014.
UC NMR Core facility, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
32. Seminar on Novos Desafios em Cromatografia Gasosa, Paralab, Coimbra,
27-05-2015.
33. 2015 Summer School in Computational Biology, From Molecules to Tissues,
Coimbra, 2nd -11th September 2015. Center for Neurosciences and Cell Biology,
University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.

Association with scientific bodies

 Editor-in Chief, Journal of Biological Engineering Research and Review (2016-till dt)
 Associate Editor, Asian Chitin Journal (2013-till date)
 Guest Associate Editor in Nano-Based Drug Delivery (2022 to present)
 Guest Associate Editor in Polymeric and Composite Materials (2021 to present)
 Editorial Board Member, Current Smart Materials (benthamscience.com)
 Editorial Board Member, Current Applied Polymer Science (benthamscience.com)
 Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Biomedical Engineering (2013 to till)
 Editorial Team Member, Green Chemistry & Technology Letter
 Editorial Board Member, EC Microbiology
 Editorial Board Member, Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics (JBEI)
 Editorial Board Member, Advanced Scientific Research (2016)
 Editorial Board Member, Edelweiss Chemical Science Journal (2018)
 International Advisory Board Member, Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical
Technology & Research (2010-2012).
 AEEC Member of The European Energy Centre (EEC) - United Kingdom, 2014
 Associate Member of The European Chitin Society, ( 2014-00-380)
 Member of Local Advisory Committee, NSALSN-2011 March 5-7, 2011. N.G.B
University, Allahabad, India.
 Advisory Board Member ICBCES 2014
 International Advisory Board, International Conference on Biological Sciences and
Bio-Statistic (ICBS) 2017
 Life Member of Indian Chemical Society, India F/6696 (LM) (2006)
 Member of Indian Science Congress Association, India
 Member of Gandhi Prathna Samaj Ewing Christian College Allahabad, India
 Member of UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre (UKCCSRC)
 Member of Royal Society of Chemistry, UK 2015 membership no. 579993
 Member of European Biotechnology Network 2016
 Member of Portuguese Chemical Society, Portugal 2016 (membership no. 5668)
 Member of the International Zeolite Association 2017

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 Guest Editor for Special Issue on Recent Advances in Synthesis, Characterization, and
Application of Liposomes as Drug Carriers. Journal of Nanomaterials, IF 1.980.
 Guest Editor: Polymeric and Composite Materials section; Topic: Next Generation
Natural and Synthetic Filler-based Polymer Nanocomposites, M. Goyat , T. K. Gupta ,
K. Kumar, S. Kumar and Santosh Kumar, Frontiers in Materials, IF 2.705.
 Guest Editor: [Molecules] Special Issue "Chitin and Chitosan of Molecules: Versatile
Ecological, Industrial, and Biomedical Applications. Santosh Kumar, S. Pandey,
ISSN: 1420-3049 Molecules IF 4.412.
 Guest Editor: [Computers, Materials & Continua] Special issue” Advancement in
Biomaterials & Smart Materials for healthcare”. Gaurav Kumar, Santosh Kumar,
Arvind Kumar ISSN: 1546-2226. Publisher: Tech Science Press (United States). SCI:
2020 Impact Factor 3.772
 Topic Editor: Highlights in Nano-Based Drug Delivery 2021/22 Santosh Kumar,
Rajiv Lochan Tiwari, Helena F. Florindo, Frontiers in Medical Technology
 Guest Editor: [Catalysts] Special Issue "Methods and Applications for Enhancing the
Catalytic Activity of Metal Nanoparticles". B. Kumar, Santosh Kumar, Himanshu
Ojha, Alexis Debut, ISSN 2073-4344 Catalysts IF 4.146.

Reviewer: I have served as reviewer for various National and International journals
such as Journal of Material Chemistry B, Biomaterials Science, Analyst, RSC
Advances, Nanoscales, Materials Science and Engineering B, International Journal of
Biological Macromolecules, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, Industrial Crops and
Products, Chemical Engineering Journal, Process Biochemistry, Chemistry: A
European Journal, International Journal of Polymeric Materials, Plant Systematic and
Evolution, Cellulose, Biological Trace Element Research, Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. India
Section B: Biological Sciences, Journal of Polymer Research, Ecotoxicology and
Environmental Safety, Polymer Environment , Material Chemistry and Physics, Journal
of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and
Biomolecular Spectroscopy, ACS, MDPI, ChemistrySelect etc.

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