Faculty Profile
Dr. Sanjay Kumar
Assistant Professor
Ph.D.
sanjaykumar.che@bmsce.ac.in
Research Interests: Soft Matter, Polymer Nanocomposites, Polymer–Nanoparticle Interactions, Rheology, Structure–Property Relationships in Polymeric Materials, Self-Assembly of Block Polymers, X-ray and Neutron Scattering, Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy, Sustainable and Bio-based Polymer Materials, Machine Learning and Data-Driven Materials Research
About
I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at B. M. S. College of Engineering (BMSCE), Bengaluru, where I have been working since 2021. Before joining BMSCE, I worked as an Assistant Professor under the TEQIP-III programme at BTKIT Dwarahat for approximately 2.6 years and at AEC Guwahati for 8 months.
My research focuses on the fundamental understanding and practical applications of soft matter, complex fluids, polymeric materials, and polymer nanocomposites. I investigate structure–property relationships and interactions among polymers, nanoparticles, and solvents using advanced experimental and characterization techniques, including rheology, X-ray/neutron scattering, and dielectric relaxation spectroscopy.
My research interests encompass polymer–nanoparticle interactions, polymer nanocomposites, self-assembly, colloidal systems, complex-fluid behaviour, and membrane materials for water purification. These systems are relevant to a wide range of applications in areas such as pharmaceuticals, food, agriculture, paints, inks, coatings, environmental technologies, and advanced materials.
A major aspect of my research is understanding how molecular- and mesoscale interactions influence the macroscopic properties and performance of complex materials. I am also developing expertise in Machine Learning and data-driven modelling to complement experimental research and explore predictive approaches for materials and engineering applications.
I have also contributed to sponsored research as a Principal Investigator (PI) under a collaborative research scheme supported by NPIU and AICTE.
In addition to research, I am actively involved in teaching, student mentoring, and interdisciplinary research activities in Chemical Engineering and materials science.
Research Website: https://sites.google.com/view/skumar-softmatter/home
Teaching Website: https://chelearning.com
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTL8X9daEPQkw7klIyTE33g?sub_confirmation=1
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Actively involved in teaching, student mentoring, research supervision, and interdisciplinary research. Research interests span Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Soft Matter, Materials Science, and Data Science. Experienced in advanced materials characterization including rheology, X-ray/neutron scattering, dielectric spectroscopy, FTIR, DMA, SEM, and AFM. Interested in collaborative research on polymer nanocomposites, sustainable materials, and Machine Learning/data-driven materials development. Also involved in developing Chemical Engineering educational resources through CHE Learning and online platforms.
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