Saket Kumar

Saket Kumar

Polymer Science and Engineering Division

About Me

My research primarily focuses on soft matter science, exploring the rheology and structural analysis of complex systems such as polymer and colloidal suspensions. Key areas include electrorheology, tribology, and advanced characterization using small angle x-ray and neutron scattering. Additionally, my work delves into the valorization of lignin biopolymer, particularly in the development of lignin nanoparticles, biofuels and
biolubricants, with an emphasis on sustainable energy solutions.

Professional Experience

Professional Experience
Scientist (Dec 2024 – Present)
Polymer Science & Engineering Division, NCL Pune, India

Assistant Professor (Oct 2022 – Dec 2024)
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar, India 

Postdoctoral Researcher (Jan 2021 – Sep 2022)
University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Visiting Scholar (Feb 2019 – Jun 2019)
University of Delaware, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Maryland, United States

Education and Training
PhD in Chemical Engineering (Oct 2020)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, India

M.E. in Chemical Engineering (Jun 2013)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, India

B.Tech in Chemical Engineering (Jun 2011)
Birsa Institute of Technology (BIT) Sindri, India

Selected Publications

Research Interest

  • Complex Fluids AND Polymer Engineering

Contact Details

A-201, Polymers and Advanced Materials Laboratory (PAML) Building, CSIR- NCL, Pune - 411008