Group Leader

 Dr. Manohar V. Badiger

 Emeritus Scientist

 Polymer Science and Engineering Division

 Phone (Off.): 020-2590-2187

 Email: mv.badiger@ncl.res.in 

 

 

 

 Research Staff

Suresha P. R, PhD

Senior Technical Officer

Polymer Science and Engineering Division

Phone (Off.): 020-2590-2188

Email: pr.suresha@ncl.res.in

  Research Interests:

  •  Synthesis and characterization of flocculants
  • Hydrogels application in drug delivery- contact lens based and oral care
  • Gel fuels: hydrogels that can be used as fuel- chaffing fuel
  • Preparation of membranes for electrochemical applications

 Education:

PhD Chemistry, CSIR National Chemical Laboratory, Savitribai Phule Pune University

M.Sc Bio Chemistry, Central College, Bangalore University, Bangaluru

Arun Torris, PhD

Technical Officer

Polymer Science and Engineering Division

Phone (Off.): 020-2590-3035 / 3114

Email: t.arun@ncl.res.in

Research Interests:

 Education:

PhD Chemistry, CSIR National Chemical Laboratory, Savitribai Phule Pune University (2020)

M.Sc Polymer Chemistry, St. Michael's College, University of Kerala (2005)

 

 Alumni

Dr. Ashwini C. Wali

 JNCASR, Bangalore

PhD Thesis:

Electrospinning of Biopolymers for Biomedical Applications

Savitribai Phule Pune University

2021

 

Dr. Yogesh Marathe

 Avery Dennison, Pune (Since September 2020)

 

PhD Thesis:

Design, Synthesis and Crystallization Behavior of New Borassus Incorporated Poly(lactic acid) Composites and Nanocomposites

AcSIR, New Delhi

2020

 

Dr. Sonali Bhosle

 Assistant Professor, ISB & M College of Engineering, Nanded, Pune, Maharashtra (Aug 2019 onwards)

PhD Thesis:

Synthesis, Evaluation and Applications of Hydrogen-Bond Acidic Polymers

AcSIR, New Delhi

2017 

 

 

Dr. Sachin Mane

 Assistant Professor, Dr Pantangrao Kadam College, Sangli, Maharashtra

PhD Thesis:

Synthesis and Characterisation of Porous Polymers: Applications in Chiral Resolution, Metal Chelation and Drug Delivery

AcSIR, New Delhi

May 2016 

 

 

Dr. Neha Tiwari

 POLYMAT - Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering, Spain (Oct 2018 onwards)

PhD Thesis:

Synthesis Characterization of New Associating Polymers and Hydrogels for Biological Applications

AcSIR, New Delhi

May 2018 

 

 

Dr. Rajeshwari S. Gour

 CSIR - NEERI, Nagpur

PhD Thesis:

Studies in Modified Epoxy Novolac Composites and Coatings

AcSIR, New Delhi

April 2017 

 

 

Dr. Manjusha V. Patwadkar

 Orthocrafts Innovations Pvt. Ltd., Pune (Jan 2018 onwards)

PhD Thesis:

Synthesis and Characterization of Hydrogels for Novel Applications

University of Pune

February 2017 

 

 

Dr. Anumon V. D

Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET), Murthal, Sonipat, Haryana (June 2020 onwards)

Shilpa Medicare Ltd, Bangalore (Sept 2018 to May 2020)

HLL Lifecare Corporate R & D, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (Oct 2018 to Sept 2018)

PhD Thesis:

Design and Synthesis of Novel Hydrogels for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications

University of Pune

October 2016

 

Dr. (Ms.) Nivika R. Gupta

Halliburton, Pune

  

PhD Thesis:

Design and Synthesis of Novel Associating Polymers

University of Pune

March 2013

 

Dr. Vivek Kodgire

Asian Paints, Mumbai

Kokuyo Camlin, Mumbai

Grindwell Norton, Mumbai

PhD Thesis:

Organic-Inorganic Hybrids: Preparation, Characterization and Applications in Adhesives and Coatings

University of Pune

Dr. (Ms.) Aarti S. Shedge

CSIR – National Chemical Laboratory (2014 onwards)

Université du Maine, France (Oct 2012 to 2013)

PhD Thesis:

Novel Hydrophobically Modified Polymers using Hydrophobes derived from Renewable Resource Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Rheology

University of Pune

August 2012

Dr. Vijay Kadam

Solvay Specialities India Pvt. Ltd (Since October 2013)

Reliance Industries Ltd, Gujarat (May 2012 to Sept 2013)

Dow Chemical India Pvt. Ltd (April 2011 to March 2012)

Université du Maine, France (Nov 2008 to Nov 2010)

PhD Thesis:

Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Hydrophobically Modified Polymers and Organogelators

2008

Dr. (Mrs.) Shubhangi Nair

Avery Dennison, Pune (Since April 2012)

Dow Chemical India Pvt. Ltd (July 2007 to March 2012)

PhD Thesis:

Hydrogel Membranes for Bio-Separation

University of Pune

September 2005

 

 Project Staff

Ms. Raji Mol K. P.

M.Sc Polymer Chemistry, St. Michael's College, Cherthala, Kerala

 Mr. Sanoop B. Nair

Research Staff, Syngene International, Bangalore

Research Staff, TATA Chemicals Innovation Center Pune

M.Sc Inorganic Chemistry, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala

 

 

 Research Interns

Ms. Maya K. Viswanadhan

M.Tech Industrial Catalysis, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala

Ms. Chriso Maria Thomas

Stella Maris College, Chennai

Ms. Megha Mary Mathew

Sacred Heart College, Kerala

Ms. Sara George

Sacred Heart College, Kerala