Research Supervision

Ph.D. Thesis Completed:

1. "Synthesis and Characterization of Low Molecular Weight Perfluoropolyethers" by Mr. Saurabh Saxena (Enrol. No: 90053031215)

2. "Development of Smart Polymeric Membrane for Ultrafiltration Process" by Ms. Vrinda Goyal (Enrol. No: 90047030114)

3. "Catalytic Degradation and Removal of Secondary Effluents from Wastewater" by Ms. Ruchika Tanwar (Enrol. No: 90063030212)

4. "Development of Electromagnetic Composite Materials" by Ms. Bikramjit Kaur (Enrol. No: 90062030212)

5. "Development of Magnetic Nanoparticles through Solvothermal Process for Biological Applications" by Mr. Dinesh Kumar (Enrol. No: 912/USCT/2012)

6. "Development of Thermoresponsive Hydrogels for Controlled Drug Release Characteristics" by Mr. A. K. Saikia, Assistant Prof., Department of Plastic Eng., GND Polytechnic Institute, New Delhi, 2008-2012

7. "Synthesis and Characterization of Nanopolymers by Microemulsion" by Pallavi Bhardwaj (2005-2010)

8. "Synthesis and Characterization of Nanoparticles by Microemulsion" by Sujata Singh (2005-2010)

9. "Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic Nanoparticles" by Sanjeev Kumar (2005-2010)

M. Tech Project Supervision:

• Continuing: 2

• Completed: 11

Recent Publications in Refereed International Journals:

1. Mandal, U.K., Kaur, B., & Tanwar, R. "Highly Efficient and Visible Light Driven Ni₀.₅Zn₀.₅Fe₂O₄@PANI Doped BiOCl Heterocomposite Catalyst for Water Remediation," Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 211, 305-322 (2017), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

2. Mandal, U.K., Kumar, S., & Tanwar, R. "Photocatalytic Activity of PANI/Fe₀ Doped BiOCl under Visible Light – Degradation of Congo Red Dye," Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, A: Chemistry, 333, 105-116 (2017), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

3. Mandal, U.K., Saikia, A.K., Kaur, B., & Kumar, D. "Tunable Thermoresponsive Hybrid Magnetic Nanoparticles: Preparation, Characterization, and Drug Release Characteristics," Journal of Chemical Industries, 92, 1006-1016 (2017), Wiley.

4. Mandal, U.K., Arora, R., Sharma, P., & Srivastav, A. "TiO₂/PANI Nanocomposite Loaded in PVA for Anticorrosive Applications," Materials Science-Poland, 34(4), 721-725 (2016), Springer.

5. Mandal, U.K., Saikia, A.K., & Aggarwal, S. "Electrically Induced Swelling and Methylene Blue Release Behavior of Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylamido-2-methylpropyl Sulphonic Acid) Hydrogels," Colloid and Polymer Science, 293, 3533–3544 (2015), Springer, Netherlands.

6. Mandal, U.K., Kumar, S., Singh, V., & Kotnala, R.K. "Nanocrystalline Co₀.₅Zn₀.₅Fe₂O₄ Ferrite: Synthesis, Characterization, and Study of Their Magnetic Behavior at Different Temperatures," Inorganica Chimica Acta, 428, 21 (2015), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

7. Mandal, U.K., Kumar, S., Singh, V., Kotnala, R.K., & Aggarwal, S. "Synthesis, Characterization, and Magnetic Properties of Monodisperse Ni, Zn Ferrite Nanocrystals," Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 379, 50–57 (2015), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

8. Mandal, U.K., Arora, R., Sharma, P., & Srivastav, A. "Synthesis and Thermal Properties of Polyaniline TiO₂ Nanocomposites PVA-Based Film," Materials Today: Proceedings, 2215–22252 (2015), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

9. Mandal, U.K., Arora, R., Sharma, P., & Srivastav, A. "TiO₂ and PVA-Based Polyaniline Composite Materials: A Review," Materials Today: Proceedings, 2767–27752 (2015), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

Recent Conference Presentations:

1. Kumar, D., Saikia, A.K., Kaur, B., & Mandal, U.K. "Thermoresponsive PEG-g-PNIPAM Coated Ni₀.₅Zn₀.₅Fe₂O₄ Magnetic Hydrogel – Synthesis and Characterization," presented at the International Conference on Materials Science and Technology (ICMTECH 2016), Delhi, India, 1-4 March, 2016.

2. Kumar, D., Saikia, A.K., Kaur, B., & Mandal, U.K. "PNIPAM Coated Ni₀.₅Zn₀.₅Fe₃O₄ Thermosensitive Magnetic Hydrogels: Synthesis, Characterization, and Protein Adsorption," presented at the International Conference on Nanostructured Polymeric Materials and Polymer Nanocomposites (ICNPM 2015), Kerala, India, 13-15 November 2015.

3. Mandal, U.K., & Saikia, A.K. "Development of Thermally Responsive Copolymers for Biomedical Applications," invited lecture at the International Conference & Expo on Recent Advances in Polymer & Rubber Science & Technology (RAPT-2014), Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, 22-23 January, 2014.

Books Publications 

Other Publications in Referred International Journals:

• ·  Utam Kumar Mandal, Rajeev Arora, , Pankaj Sharma, Anupam Srivastav, Effect of fabrication technique on microstructure and electrical conductivity of polyaniline- TiO2-PVA composite material Procedia Materials Science, 6, 238( 2014), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

• ·  Mandal U. K. Saikia A. K. & Aggarwal Saroj, Swelling dynamics of poly(NIPAM- co-AMPS) hydrogels synthesized using PEG as macroinitiator: effect of AMPS content, Journal of Polymer Research, 20,31(2013), Springer, Netherland.

• ·  Mandal U.K., Kumar Sanjeev, Singh V, Kotnala R. K. and Aggarwal S, Monodisperse Co, Zn-Ferrite nanocrystals: Controlled synthesis, characterization and magnetic properties, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 324, 3683(2012), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

• ·  Mandal U. K. Saikia A. K. & Aggarwal Saroj, Preparation and Controlled Drug Release Characteristics of Thermoresponsive PEG/Poly (NIPAM-Co-AMPS) Hydrog, International Journal of polymeric Materials, 62, 39(2013), Taylor & Francies, UK.

• ·  Mandal U. K. Saikia A. K. & Aggarwal Saroj, Network structure and temperature dependence swelling behavior of PEG-b-Poly (NIPAM-co-AMPSA) hydrogels in water, Journal of Polymer Research, 19, 9871(2012), Springer, Netherland.

• ·  Mandal U.K., Pallavi Bhardwaj, Vaishali Singh and Saroj Aggarwal, Untreated Silica Nanoparticles Containing Poly(acrylamide-co-2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propane

sulfonic acid) Composite—Effect of Copolymer Composition, Polymer-Plastics.Technology and Engineering, 51,1038(2012),Taylor &Francis, UK.

• ·  Mandal U. K, Singh G, Kaur N, Bajpai P K, and Bhunia H, Degradation Behaviours
  of LLDPE and PLA Blends, J. Appl. Polym. Science, 124, 1993(2012), Wiley.

• ·  Mandal U.K., Kumar Sanjeev, Singh V, Kotnala R. K. and Aggarwal S, Influence of Processing Methodology on Magnetic Behavior of Multicomponent Ferrite, J. Phys.
  Chem. C 114, 6272-6280 (2010), American Chemical Society.

• ·  Mandal U.K., Pallavi Bhardwaj, Vaishali Singh and Saroj Aggarwal, Polyacrylamide
  and poly (acrylamide-co-2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid) - silica composite nanogels through in situ microemulsion polymerization, J Mater Sci,, 45,1008-1016(2010), Springer, Netherland.

• ·  Mandal U.K., Kumar Sanjeev, Singh V, Kotnala R. K. and Aggarwal S, Synthesis of nanocrystalline Ni0.5Zn0.5 Fe2O4 ferrite and study of its magnetic behavior at different temperatures, Materials Science and Engineering B 76–82, 166 (2010), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

• ·  Mandal U.K., Kumar Sanjeev, Singh V and Aggarwal S, Bimodal Co,Zn-Ferrite /PANI Nanocomposite: Synthesis, Formation Mechanism and Magnetic Properties, Composites Science and Technology, 249-254, 70(2010), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

• ·  Mandal U.K., Sujata, Singh V and Aggarwal S, Synthesis of brushite nanoparticles at different temperatures, Chemical Papers 64 (4) 491–498 (2010), Springer, Netherland.

• ·  Mandal U.K., Kumar Sanjeev, Singh V and Aggarwal S, Synthesis and Magnetic Properties of Bimodal Co-Zn Ferrite @ PANI Nanocomposites, Soft Materials,7, 150-
  163(2009), Taylor &Francis, UK.

• ·  Mandal U.K., Bharadwaj P and Aggarwal S, Polyacrylamide /SiO2 nanocomposites
  via In-situ Microemulsion Polymerization, Journal Macrowmolecular Science Part-A,
  46:11, 1083-1094(2009), Taylor &Francis, UK.

• ·  Mandal U.K., Kumar Sanjeev, Singh V and Aggarwal S, Synthesis of 1-dimensional
  polyaniline nanofibers by reverse microemulsion, Colloid and Polymer Science, 287,
  1107-1110(2009), Springer, Netherland.

• ·  Mandal U. K., Khatiwala V. K., Shekhar N and Aggarwal S., Biodegradation of Poly
  (ε-caprolactone)(PCL) Film by Alcaligenes faecalis, J. Polymers and The Environment, 16, 61(2008), Springer, Netherland.

• ·  Mandal U.K., Sujata, Singh V and Aggarwal S, Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite in Microemulsion – Effect of nature of Surfactants, J. Colloid and Interface Sscience, 319, 322(2007), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

• ·  Mandal U. K, Effect of Phthalic Anhydride on Thermo-mechanical Properties of Ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber, International Journal of polymeric Materials, 56, 1005(2007), Taylor & Francies, UK.

• ·  Mandal U.K., Bharadwaj P and Aggarwal S, Polyacrylamide /SiO2 nanocomposites via In-situ Microemulsion Polymerization, International Journal of Polymeric Materials, 57, 406(2007), Taylor & Francies, UK.

• ·  Mandal U. K., Aggarwal S. Studies on rubber-filler interaction in carboxylated nitrile rubber through microhardness measurement, Polymer Testing, 20, 305(2001), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

• ·  Mandal U. K, Ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber: Infrared spectral analysis, Polymer International, 49, 1-5(2000), Wiley Science, UK.

• ·  Mandal U.K, Misra B. N.,., John V., Gupta A. & Kaur I. Graft copolymerization of methyl acrytate and methyl methacrylate onto polyamide film by the mutual method, Material Science and Engg., A267, 36 (1999), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

• ·  Mandal U. K. & Tripathy D. K Dynamic mechanical properties of an ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber - effect of calcium carbonate and clay, Kautch. Gummi Kunstst. 9, 630(1997), Huthig, Germany.

• ·  Mandal U. K., Tripathy D. K. & De S. K Effect of silica filler on dynamic mechanical properties of ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber , J. Appl. Poly. Sci. , 55, 1185( 1996 ), John Wiley & sons, Inc., USA.

• ·  Mandal U. K., Tripathy D. K. & De S. K Effect of zinc stearate on the rheology of an ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber , Polym. Eng . Sci., 36, 283(1996), Society of Plastics Engineers, USA.

• ·  Mandal U. K., Tripathy D. K. & De S. K Dynamic mechanical spectroscopic studies on plasticization of an ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber, Polymer Communication, 37, 3437(1996), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

• ·  Mandal U. K., Tripathy D. K. & De S. K Dynamic mechanical spectroscopic studies on plasticization of an ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber by ammonia, Polymer Communication, 37, 5739(1996), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

• ·  Mandal U. K., Tripathy D. K. & De S. K Effect of reinforcing carbon black fillers on dynamic mechanical properties of ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber , Plast .Rubber Comp . Appl., 24 ,19 (1995 ), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

• ·  Mandal U. K., Tripathy D. K & De S. K. Moving die rheometry and dynamic mechanical studies on the effect of reinforcing carbon black filler on ionomer formation during crosslinking of carboxylated nitrile rubber by zinc oxide , Polymer , 34, 3832 ( 1993 ), Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd., UK.
  Other Conferences/Symposia:

• ·  Mandal U K, Polymeric Nanocomposites : Synthesis to Advanced Applications, Invited speaker in the 2nd Conference on Advancess in Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Thaper University, Patiala, Punjab, 27-28th February 2011).

• ·  Mandal U K, A K Saikia, Pallavi Bhardwal, Saroj Aggarwal, Synthesis and Solution Properties of a Thermosensative Copolymer based on PEG/Poly (NIPAM-co-AMPS), presented in the 2nd Conference on Advancess in Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Thaper University, Patiala, Punjab, 27-28th February, 2011.

• ·  Mandal U K, Biswajit Sarkar, Prediction of permeates flux for gel-layer controlled laminar cross flow ultrafiltration, presented in international conference on recent advances in chemical engineering and technology, 10-12 March 2011, Cochin.

• ·  Mandal U K, A K Saikia, Saroj Aggarwal, Preparation and controlled drug release characteristics of thermoresponsive PEG/poly (NIPAM-co-AMPS) hydrogels, presented in international conference on recent advances in chemical engineering and technology, 10-12 March 2011, Cochin.

• ·  Mandal U K, Sanigdha Mahant, Harpreet Kaur, Development of PVA membrane for Pervaporation Separation Process, presented in the Conference on Advancess in Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Thaper University, Patiala, Punjab, 27-28th February, 2009.

• ·  Mandal U K, Munish Kumar Sharma and Sanigdha Mahant, Modeling and Simulation of PVA based Pervaporation Membrane Separation Process, presented in the National Conference on Chemical Engineering and Environment - Current Trends and Issues, IPS and IES, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indore, 3-4th November, 2006.

• ·  Mandal U K, Sanigdha Mahant, Aggarwal S, PVA membrane based Pervaporation Separation Process - A Review, presented in the National Conference on Chemical Engineering and Environment - Current Trends and Issues, IPS and IES, Department

of Chemical Engineering, Indore, 3-4th November, 2006.

• ·  Mandal U.K., Sujata, Singh V and Aggarwal S, Synthesis of Nanosize
  Polyacrylamide Hydrogels- Efeect of Surfactants, Published in the proceedings of International Conference on Bio-Technology: Future Propects at The Emirates, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, 18-21 November, 2006.

• ·  Mandal U. K., Khatiwala V. K., Shekhar N and Aggarwal S., A Novel Bacterium for Degradation of Poly(-caprolactone), presented a poster at IUPAC Sponsored Second International Symposium on Green/Sustainable Chemistry, Organized by University of Delhi, Delhi, India, on 10-13th January, 2006.

• ·  Mandal U. K., Khatiwala V. K., and Aggarwal S., Biodegradation of Poly(- caprolactone) and its blends with Polyhydroxybutyrate, a poster presented in the National Symposium on Future Challenges in Chemical Sciences, H P University, Shimla, India, 9-10th March 2005.

• ·  Mandal U K, Bhardwaj P, Aggarwal S, Microemulsion- a Novel Method for Nanopolymer Synthesis, presented in the National Conference on Recent Trends in Polymer Science and Technology, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Patiala, India, 6-7th May, 2005.

• ·  Mandal U. K. and S. Aggarwal Biodegradable polymers – Degradation and Environmental Interaction, presented in an International Conference on Plastics andEnvironment-Opportunities and Challenges, 24-25 February 2003, Delhi.

• ·  Mandal U. K., Kumar S., and Kaur Jagneet, Development of Natural Polymer Based Adsorbent for Removal of Reactive Dyes, presented in International Seminar on Polymeric Materials, 21st February 2000, Delhi.

• ·  Mandal U. K. and S. Aggarwal Biodegradable and superabsorbent polymers- Challenges and Opportunities in New Millennium- Presented in an Annual Convention of Chemists, 15-18 November 2000, held at Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar.

• ·  Mandal U. K. & Misra B. N. Modification of Paper Pulp by Graft Copolymerisation, Published in national Polymer Seminar and Technical Exhibition, 21st & 22nd February 1998, Government Eng. College, Raipur, MP.

• ·  Mandal U. K. Khanna K. & Khullar G.. Development of Starch Reinforced Polyolefinic Blends as Bio-Degradable Polymer (published in the National Seminar

on Polymer Research in Academy, Industry and R&D organization, Tezpur

University and IIT, Kharagpur, 26-27th June 1998).

Manuscripts Reviewed in the international Journals:

Langmuir (ACS), JAPS (Wiley), Annals of Microbiology (Willy Verstraete), Macromolecules (ACS), J. Poly and The Envir.(Springer), Adv. in Poly. Tech.(Wiley).