Dr. Santosh Kumar
Associate Professor • Department of Food Engineering and Technology
Scholarly Indexes & Profiles
Associate Professor
Food Engineering and Technology
Dr. Santosh Kumar
Institutional Email
s.kumar@cit.ac.in
Intercom / Phone
+91 9760935655
Academic Campus
CIT Kokrajhar, BTR, Assam
Specialization & Research Thrusts
- 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
Academic Background
Educational Qualifications & Pedagogy
M.Tech. & Ph.D. (JU, Kolkata), PDF (KTH Sweden)
Scholarly Footprint
Peer-Reviewed Publications (36)
| # | Publication Title | Journal / Venue | Authors | Publisher | ISSN / ISBN | Year |
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| 1 | Recent advances in therapeutic and biological activities of Aloe vera | Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology Vol 57 | S. Kumar*, S. Kalita, I.B. Basumatary, S. Kumar, S. Ray, A. Mukherjee | Elsevier; IF- 4.6 | — | 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 Vol 260 | A. Nayak, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar, D. Dutta | Elsevier; IF- 8.7 | — | 2023 |
| 3 | Chitosan-based composite films containing eugenol nanoemulsion, ZnO nanoparticles and Aloe vera gel for active food packaging | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Vol 242 | I.B. Basumatary, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar* | Elsevier; IF- 8.7 | — | 2023 |
| 4 | Current progress in valorization of food processing waste and by-products for pectin extraction | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Vol 239 | S. Kumar* J. Konwar, M.D. Purkayastha, S. Kalita, A. Mukherjee, J. Dutta | Elsevier; IF- 8.7 | — | 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 Vol 239 | S. Kumar*, A.R.L. Reddy, I. B., Basumatary, A. Nayak, D. Dutta, J. Konwar, M.D. Purkayastha, A. Mukherjee | Elsevier; IF- 8.7 | — | 2023 |
| 6 | Chitosan modified with bio-extract as an antibacterial coating with UV filtering feature | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Vol 230 | D. Yu, I.B. Basumatary, S. Kumar, F. Ye, J. Dutta | Elsevier; IF- 8.7 | — | 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 Vol 129 | L.S Devi, S. Kalita, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar* | Elsevier; IF- 17.4 | — | 2022 |
| 8 | Chitosan-based active coating for pineapple preservation: Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy and shelf-life extension | LWT Food Science and Technology Vol 168 | I.B. Basumatary, A. Mukherjee, V. Katiyar, S. Kumar*, J. Dutta | Elsevier; IF- 7.1 | — | 2022 |
| 9 | Aloe vera: A contemporary overview on scope and prospects in food preservation and packaging | Progress in Organic Coatings Vol 166 | S. Kumar*, S. Kalita, A. Das, P. Kumar, S. Singh, V. Katiyar, A Mukherjee | Elsevier; IF- 7.9 | — | 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 Vol 112 | S. Kumar*, I.B. Basumatary, H.P.K Sudhani, V.K Bajpai, L. Chen, S. Shukla, A. Mukherjee | Elsevier; IF- 17.4 | — | 2021 |
| 11 | Chitosan Nanocomposite Coatings Containing Chemically Resistant ZnO–SnOx Core–shell Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Antifouling | International Journal of Molecular Sciences Vol 22(9) | S. Kumar, F. Ye, B. Mazinani, S. Dobretsov, J. Dutta | MDPI; IF- 5.6 | — | 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 Vol 62 | I.B. Basumatary A. Mukherjee, V. Katiyar, S. Kumar* | Taylor & Francis; IF- 10.6 | — | 2020 |
| 13 | Biodegradable Hybrid Nanocomposite of Chitosan/Gelatin and Green Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Food Packaging | Trends in Food Science & Technology Vol 97 | S. Kumar*, A. Mudai, B. Roy, I.B. Basumatary, A. Mukherjee, J. Dutta | Elsevier; IF- 17.4 | — | 2020 |
| 14 | Bionanocomposite films of agar incorporated with ZnO nanoparticles as an active packaging material for shelf-life extension of green grape | Heliyon Vol 6 | S. Kumar*, J. C. Boro, D. Ray, A. Mukherjee, J. Dutta | Cell Press; IF- 4.0 | — | 2019 |
| 15 | Chitosan Nanocomposite Coatings for Food, Paints, and Water Treatment Applications | Applied Sciences Vol 9 | S. Kumar, F. Ye, S. Dobretsov, J. Dutta | MDPI; IF- 2.9 | — | 2019 |
| 16 | Fruit extract capped colloidal silver nanoparticles and their application in reduction of methylene blue dye | Biocatalysis and Biotransformation Vol 37 | M. Swargiary, A. Mitra, D. Halder, S. Kumar* | Taylor and Francis; IF- 1.8 | — | 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 Vol 91 | A. Naskar, H. Khana, R. Sarkar, S. Kumar, D. Halder, S. Jana | Elsevier; IF- 7.9 | — | 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 Vol 17 | K. Basumatary, P. Daimary, S. K. Das, M. Thapa, M. Singh, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar* | Elsevier; IF- 10.8 | — | 2018 |
| 19 | Biodegradable hybrid nanocomposites of chitosan/gelatin and silver nanoparticles for active food packaging applications | Food Packaging & Shelf life Vol 16 | S. Kumar*, A. Shukla, P.P. Baul, D. Halder, A. Mitra | Elsevier; IF- 10.8 | — | 2018 |
| 20 | One pot phytosynthesis of gold nanoparticles using aqueous extract of elephant apple- An eco-friendly approach | Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine Vol 17 | M. Swargiary, S. Kumar* | Springer; IF- 2.0 | — | 2017 |
| 21 | A novel green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their catalytic action in reduction of methylene blue dye | Sustainable Environment Research Vol 27 | J. Saha, A. Begum, A. Mukherjee, S. Kumar* | Elsevier; IF- 4.9 | — | 2017 |
| 22 | Plant latex capped colloidal silver nanoparticles: A potent anti-biofilm and fungicidal formulation | Journal of Molecular Liquids Vol 230 | S. Kumar, M. Singh, D. Halder, A. Mitra | Elsevier; IF- 10.1 | — | 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 Vol 75 | S. Kumar, A. Mitra, D. Halder | Elsevier; IF- 7.1 | — | 2017 |
| 24 | Onion peel extract as milk freshness indicator in biopolymer-based intelligent packaging films | Food and Humanity Vol 2 | D. Devi, S. Kumar*, A. Mukherjee, | Elsevier; IF- 3.5 | — | 2024 |
| 25 | Composite coatings containing silk protein, chitosan, and Aloe vera for prolonging postharvest shelf-life of ghost chilli (Capsicum chinense) | Food and Humanity Vol 2 | S. Kalita S. Kumar*, A. Mukherjee | Elsevier; IF- 3.5; SCI | — | 2024 |
| 26 | Essential oils as functional agents in biopolymer-based sustainable food packaging system: A review | Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy Vol 39 | L.S. Devi, B. Das, D. Dutta, S. Kumar* | Elsevier; IF- 6.7; SCI | — | 2024 |
| 27 | Eugenol and Aloe vera blended natural wax-based coating for preserving postharvest quality of Kaji lemon (Citrus jambhiri) | Food Chemistry: X Vol 22 | B. Das, L.S. Devi, J. Dutta, S. Kumar* | Elsevier; IF- 9.2; SCI | — | 2024 |
| 28 | Edible packaging to prolong postharvest shelf-life of fruits and vegetables: A review | Food Chemistry Advances Vol 4 | S. Sharma, K. Nakano, S. Kumar*, V. Katiyar | Elsevier; SC- 10.1 | — | 2024 |
| 29 | Sustainable extraction of bioactive compounds from aromatic plants and agro-food wastes for food preservation: A review | Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology Vol 61 | G.R. Baglary, S. Kalita, A. Islary, S. Kumar* | Elsevier; IF- 4.6; SCI | — | 2024 |
| 30 | Progress in essential oil extraction and their applications in food packaging and preservation | Food Biomacromolecules Vol 1 | R. Borah, M. D. Purkayastha, M. Malakar, A. Mukherjee, A. Roy*, S. Kumar | Wiley | — | 2024 |
| 31 | Emerging and sustainable food packaging systems (Editorial) | Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy Vol 41 | A. Mukherjee S. Kumar* | Elsevier; IF- 6.7; SCI | — | 2024 |
| 32 | Natural wax-based edible coatings for preserving postharvest quality of mandarin orange | Food Chemistry: X Vol 26 | L.S. Devi, A. Mukherjee, S. Sharma, V. Katiyar, J. Dutta, S. Kumar* | Elsevier; IF- 9.2; SCI | — | 2025 |
| 33 | Phytochemical composition, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant activities of different parts of Gomphostemma ovatum | Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology Vol 65 | G. R. Baglary, R. Brahma, A. Islary, S. Kumar* | Elsevier; IF- 4.6; SCI | — | 2025 |
| 34 | Phytochemical profile, nutritional composition, and antioxidant activities of Exallage auricularia and Trichosanthes costata: A comparative study | Food and Humanity Vol 4 | G.R. Baglary, S. Kalita, A. Islary, S. Kumar* | Elsevier; IF- 3.5 | — | 2025 |
| 35 | Chitosan and gelatin based antimicrobial composite coatings functionalized with natural active agents for preservation of pork meat | Future Foods Vol 11 | S. Kalita, S Kumar, J. Dutta, A. Mukherjee | Elsevier; IF- 7.2; SCI | — | 2025 |
| 36 | Natural functional agents reinforced biopolymer composites for active food packaging applications: a review | Trends in Food Science & Technology Vol 161 | H. Baishya, S. Kumar* | Elsevier; IF- 17.4 | — | 2025 |
Extramural Grants
Sponsored R&D & Consultancy Projects (4)
| # | Project Title | Funding Agency | Principal Investigator | Duration | Tenure |
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| 1 | Development of a biopolymer based smart packaging system indicating freshness of milk | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi | Dr. Avik Mukherjee Co-PI: Dr. Santosh Kumar | 36 mos | March/2022 – March/2025 |
| 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 | Dr. Santosh Kumar Co-PI: Dr. Avik Mukherjee | 48 mos | February/2021 – February/2025 |
| 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 | Dr. Santosh Kumar | 24 mos | April/2019 – April/2021 |
| 4 | Chitosan-based nanocomposite as a sustainable solution for postharvest shelf-life extension of fruits and vegetables | UGC-DAE-CSR | Dr. Santosh Kumar Co-PI: Dr. Avik Mukherjee | 36 mos | March/2022 – Ongoing |
Awards and Honours
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2024 |
Listed among World's Top 2% Scientists, 2024 |
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2021 |
CRS Medal Award (Lecture) by “The Society Chirantan Rasayan Sanstha”, India |
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2019 |
“Associate”, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India |
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2018 |
Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF), at Functional and Nano-Materials (FNM) Groups, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden (Nov 2018 – Nov 2019) |
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2017 |
International Travel Support (ITS) Grant, by SERB, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India |
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2017 |
Biotechnology Overseas Associateship Award, by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India |
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2007 |
Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) Fellowship during M.Tech. by Government of India (July 2007-June 2009) |
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2007 |
Qualified, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) with about 98 percentiles |
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2006 |
Qualified, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) with about 93 percentiles |
Books
- Kumar, A. Mukherjee, and J. Dutta, “Biopolymer-Based Food Packaging: Innovations and Technology Applications”, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., UK. ISBN:9781119702252 (April 2022)
- Kumar, A. Mukherjee, A. Mitra, and D. Halder, “Emerging Technologies in Food Preservation” CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, USA, ISBN 9780367675158 (March 2023)
- 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).
- 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).
- Kumar, A. Mukherjee, and J. Dutta, “Biopolymer-Based Food Packaging: Innovations and Technology Applications”, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., UK. ISBN:9781119702252 (April 2022)
- Kumar, A. Mukherjee, A. Mitra, and D. Halder, “Emerging Technologies in Food Preservation” CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, USA, ISBN 9780367675158 (March 2023)
- Kumar, A. Mukherjee, and Vimal Katiyar “Agro-Waste derived Biopolymers and Biocomposites: Innovations and Sustainability in Food Packaging” published by Scrivener Publishing, MA, USA, ISBN: 9781394174553 (May 2024).
- Mukherjee, S. Kumar, A. Mohanty, and M. Misra, “Smart Food Packaging: Innovations and Technology Applications” to be published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd., UK, 9781394189588 (October, 2024).
- Kumar, A. Mukherjee, and R. Bhat “Natural Additives in Food and Sustainable Packaging: Innovations and Applications” to be published by Jenny Stanford Publishing, Singapore, distributed exclusively by Taylor & Francis (In Press).
Member of the Professional Bodies/Societies
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Member (MIFT) |
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), USA, 2025 (Member ID: 01264883) |
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Fellow (FEAES) |
Eurasian Academy of Environmental Sciences (EAES), 2023 |
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Member (MRSC) |
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), London, 2023; (Member ID: 741094) |
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Life Member |
Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), 2021; (LM-12118) |
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Associate Life Member |
The Institute of Engineers (India), 2021; (M-1734894) |
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Life Member |
Asian Polymer Association (APA), 2021; (L-612) |
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Life Member |
The Society for Polymer Science, India (SPSI), 2021; (LM 656) |
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Life Member |
The Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI), 2021; (LM 2482) |
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Life Member |
Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), 2012; (L20408) |
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Life Member |
Association of Food Scientists and Technologists, India (AFSTI), 2012; (AFST/LM/2014/ZON/1599) |
Editor/Editorial Board Member
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Feb 2025 - present |
Editorial Board Member, Scientific Reports, (Nature Journal, IF-3.8) |
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Jul 2024 - present |
Editorial Board Member, Discover Applied Sciences (Springer, IF-2.8) |
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Jun 2024 - present |
Topical Advisory Panel Member, Foods (MDPI) |
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Apr 2024 - present |
Editorial Board Member, Sustainable Chemistry & Pharmacy (Elsevier, IF-6.0) |
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May 2023 -Jun 2024 |
Managing Guest Editor (Special Issue), “Emerging and Sustainable Food Packaging Systems” in Sustainable Chemistry & Pharmacy (Elsevier, IF-6.0) |
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Jan 2022 - present |
Associate Editorial Board Member, Current Indian Science (Bentham Science) |
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Nov 2021 - present |
Review Editor, Frontiers in Nanotechnology (for speciality section “Food Packaging and Preservation”) |
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Oct 2021 - present |
Associate Editor, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems (for speciality section “Nanomaterials”) |
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Sep 2021 - present |
Review Editor, Frontiers in Food Science and Technology (for speciality section “Food Packaging and Preservation”) |