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Mr. SAURAV KUMAR

Scientist-E, Applied Materials and Instrumentation (AMI)

Bio-Nanotechnology, Bio-Chemical Sensor Development

Current Work Area

A dedicated and innovative Scientist E with 9+ years of experience leading cutting-edge research and development projects at CSIR-CSIO. Expertise in developing advanced material solutions and implementing AI-driven technologies for sustainable applications. Proven track record of project management, collaborating with national and international agencies, and contributing to the scientific community through research publications, patents, and book chapters.

Qualification

B.Tech (Biotechnology),SHIATS, Prayagraj, UP (2010).
M.Tech (Nanoscience and Technology), Pondicherry Central University, (2010-11).
M.Tech (Advanced Instrumentation Engineering) AcSIR,Gaziabad, UP (2013).

R&D Interest

Research Publications

1. SAKARE PRIYANKA, THOMBARE NANDKISHORE, KUMAR SAURAV, MAHAPATRA ARCHANA, GIRI SAROJ KUMAR, KAR ABHIJIT. Matrix-dependent performance of pH-Based freshness indicators: Mechanistic insights and validation in fish and mushrooms. Food Control. 01-10-2026, 188, 112238
2. TRIBHUVAN KISHORE U, MUSTAFA N, ANUPAMA GIDHI, SINGH DEVENDRA K, KUMAR SAURAV, SINGH BINAY K. Germplasm screening and genome-wide PEBP profiling identify key regulators of photoperiod-insensitive flowering in winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus L). BMC Genomics. 17-04-2026, 27(1), 512
3. CHERWO LUBHAN, SHARMA ANUPMA, DAS SOUMYAJIT, THOMBARE NANDKISHORE, BHONDEKAR AMOL P, KUMAR RITESH, KUMAR SAURAV. A novel shellac-based material for bitterness reduction and bacterial growth inhibition in caffeinated beverages. European Food Research and Technology. 13-02-2026, 252(3), 112
4. CHERWO LUBHAN, KUMAR SAURAV, DATTA AVIRAJ, DAS SOUMYAJIT, VERMA SHIVAM, PRABHU G. NAGENDRA, OO HTET NE, SHARMA ANUPMA, BHONDEKAR AMOL P. Transforming aquatic weeds into resources: Pontederia crassipes, water hyacinth mining for circular bioeconomy. Environmental Management. 01-09-2025, 75(9), 2458-2478
5. KUMAR SAURAV, SHARMA ANUPMA, THOMBARE NANDKISHORE, BHONDEKAR AMOL P. Bio-inspired conductive ink: Harnessing plant based binder for customizing electrochemical, rheological and printing applications. Materials Today Communications. 01-08-2024, 40, 109927
6. KUMAR SAURAV, SHARMA ANUPMA, CHERWO LUBHAN, THOMBARE NANDKISHORE, BHONDEKAR AMOL P. DFT study on the polymerization mechanism of aleuritic acid and jalaric acid in shellac molecule. Kuwait Journal of Science. 01-01-2024, 51(1), 100138
7. SHARMA ANUPMA, BHARDWAJ AMBIKA, KHANDUJA GHATA, KUMAR SAURAV, BAGCHI SUDESHNA, KAUR RISHEMJIT, SHARMA MANU, SINGLA MONIKA, RAVINDER T., BHONDEKAR AMOL P, PRABHAVATHI DEVI B. L. A.. Determination of Hexanal Using Static Headspace GC-FID Method and Its Correlation with Oxidative Rancidity in Edible Oils. Food Analytical Methods. 16-05-2022, 15, 2652–2663
8. DATTA AVIRAJ, MAHARAJ SAVITRI, PRABHU G. NAGENDRA, BHOWMIK DEEPAYAN, MARINO ARMANDO, AKBARI VAHID, RUPAVATHARAM SRIKANTH, SUJEETHA J. ALICE R. P., ANANTRAO GIRISH GUNJOTIKAR, PODUVATTIL VIDHU KAMPURATH, KUMAR SAURAV, KLECZKOWSKI ADAM. Monitoring the Spread of Water Hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes): Challenges and Future Developments. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 01-01-2021, 9, 1-8
9. SHARMA ANUPMA, BHONDEKAR AMOL P, KUMAR SAURAV, PANDEY SATISH K. Early detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. using zinc tetraphenylporphyrin. European Journal of Public Health. 30-09-2020, 30(Supliment 5),
10. SHARMA ANUPMA, KUMAR VIJAY, KUMAR SAURAV, DEVI POOJA, BAGCHI SUDESHNA, BHONDEKAR AMOL P. Facile One Step Synthesis and Gas Sensing Behavior of PANI/ Mn3O4 Nanocomposite. Advanced Materials Letters. 01-07-2017, 2(7), 450-454
11. KUMAR SAURAV, BAGCHI SUDESHNA, PRASAD SENTHIL, SHARMA ANUPMA, KUMAR RITESH, KAUR RISHEMJIT, SINGH JAGVIR, BHONDEKAR AMOL P. Bacteriorhodopsin–ZnO hybrid as a potential sensing element for low-temperature detection of ethanol vapour. Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology. 04-04-2016, 7, 501-510

1. SAKARE PRIYANKA, THOMBARE NANDKISHORE, KUMAR SAURAV, MAHAPATRA ARCHANA, GIRI SAROJ KUMAR, KAR ABHIJIT. Matrix-dependent performance of pH-Based freshness indicators: Mechanistic insights and validation in fish and mushrooms. Food Control. 01-10-2026, 188, 112238

2. TRIBHUVAN KISHORE U, MUSTAFA N, ANUPAMA GIDHI, SINGH DEVENDRA K, KUMAR SAURAV, SINGH BINAY K. Germplasm screening and genome-wide PEBP profiling identify key regulators of photoperiod-insensitive flowering in winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus L). BMC Genomics. 17-04-2026, 27(1), 512

3. CHERWO LUBHAN, SHARMA ANUPMA, DAS SOUMYAJIT, THOMBARE NANDKISHORE, BHONDEKAR AMOL P, KUMAR RITESH, KUMAR SAURAV. A novel shellac-based material for bitterness reduction and bacterial growth inhibition in caffeinated beverages. European Food Research and Technology. 13-02-2026, 252(3), 112

4. CHERWO LUBHAN, KUMAR SAURAV, DATTA AVIRAJ, DAS SOUMYAJIT, VERMA SHIVAM, PRABHU G. NAGENDRA, OO HTET NE, SHARMA ANUPMA, BHONDEKAR AMOL P. Transforming aquatic weeds into resources: Pontederia crassipes, water hyacinth mining for circular bioeconomy. Environmental Management. 01-09-2025, 75(9), 2458-2478

5. KUMAR SAURAV, SHARMA ANUPMA, THOMBARE NANDKISHORE, BHONDEKAR AMOL P. Bio-inspired conductive ink: Harnessing plant based binder for customizing electrochemical, rheological and printing applications. Materials Today Communications. 01-08-2024, 40, 109927

6. KUMAR SAURAV, SHARMA ANUPMA, CHERWO LUBHAN, THOMBARE NANDKISHORE, BHONDEKAR AMOL P. DFT study on the polymerization mechanism of aleuritic acid and jalaric acid in shellac molecule. Kuwait Journal of Science. 01-01-2024, 51(1), 100138

7. SHARMA ANUPMA, BHARDWAJ AMBIKA, KHANDUJA GHATA, KUMAR SAURAV, BAGCHI SUDESHNA, KAUR RISHEMJIT, SHARMA MANU, SINGLA MONIKA, RAVINDER T., BHONDEKAR AMOL P, PRABHAVATHI DEVI B. L. A.. Determination of Hexanal Using Static Headspace GC-FID Method and Its Correlation with Oxidative Rancidity in Edible Oils. Food Analytical Methods. 16-05-2022, 15, 2652–2663

8. DATTA AVIRAJ, MAHARAJ SAVITRI, PRABHU G. NAGENDRA, BHOWMIK DEEPAYAN, MARINO ARMANDO, AKBARI VAHID, RUPAVATHARAM SRIKANTH, SUJEETHA J. ALICE R. P., ANANTRAO GIRISH GUNJOTIKAR, PODUVATTIL VIDHU KAMPURATH, KUMAR SAURAV, KLECZKOWSKI ADAM. Monitoring the Spread of Water Hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes): Challenges and Future Developments. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 01-01-2021, 9, 1-8

9. SHARMA ANUPMA, BHONDEKAR AMOL P, KUMAR SAURAV, PANDEY SATISH K. Early detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. using zinc tetraphenylporphyrin. European Journal of Public Health. 30-09-2020, 30(Supliment 5),

10. SHARMA ANUPMA, KUMAR VIJAY, KUMAR SAURAV, DEVI POOJA, BAGCHI SUDESHNA, BHONDEKAR AMOL P. Facile One Step Synthesis and Gas Sensing Behavior of PANI/ Mn3O4 Nanocomposite. Advanced Materials Letters. 01-07-2017, 2(7), 450-454

11. KUMAR SAURAV, BAGCHI SUDESHNA, PRASAD SENTHIL, SHARMA ANUPMA, KUMAR RITESH, KAUR RISHEMJIT, SINGH JAGVIR, BHONDEKAR AMOL P. Bacteriorhodopsin–ZnO hybrid as a potential sensing element for low-temperature detection of ethanol vapour. Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology. 04-04-2016, 7, 501-510

Patents

Patent(s) Filed
1. A NATURAL RESIN-BASED SCAVENGING SYSTEM FOR REDUCTION OF CAFFEINE AND BITTERNESS FROM BEVERAGES Country Filed: INDIA Application Number: 202431061991 Date of Filing: 14-08-2024 Inventor(s): THOMBARE NANDKISHORE, KUMAR SAURAV, SAKARE PRIYANKA, BHONDEKAR AMOL P
2. PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUANTIFICATION OF TASTE PARAMETERS IN FOOD & BEVERAGES Country Filed: INDIA Application Number: 202411009988 Date of Filing: 12-02-2024 Inventor(s): KUMAR RITESH, KUMAR SAURAV, KAUR RISHEMJIT, BHONDEKAR AMOL P, SHARMA ANUPMA, CHERWO LUBHAN, GUPTA VIKAS, SUDEENDRA UPPOOR RAMAMURTHY, GAUR VIVEK, GHAISAS NAMRATA
3. ONE-STEP METHOD FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF REDUCED GRAPHENE OXIDE USING PLANT BASED RESIN (ROSIN) Country Filed: INDIA Application Number: 202111050947 Date of Filing: 05-11-2021 Inventor(s): KUMAR SAURAV, THOMBARE NANDKISHORE, SHARMA ANUPMA, BAGCHI SUDESHNA, SHARMA KEWAL KRISHAN, BHONDEKAR AMOL P

Patent(s) Filed

1. A NATURAL RESIN-BASED SCAVENGING SYSTEM FOR REDUCTION OF CAFFEINE AND BITTERNESS FROM BEVERAGES
Country Filed: INDIA
Application Number: 202431061991 Date of Filing: 14-08-2024
Inventor(s): THOMBARE NANDKISHORE, KUMAR SAURAV, SAKARE PRIYANKA, BHONDEKAR AMOL P

2. PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUANTIFICATION OF TASTE PARAMETERS IN FOOD & BEVERAGES
Country Filed: INDIA
Application Number: 202411009988 Date of Filing: 12-02-2024
Inventor(s): KUMAR RITESH, KUMAR SAURAV, KAUR RISHEMJIT, BHONDEKAR AMOL P, SHARMA ANUPMA, CHERWO LUBHAN, GUPTA VIKAS, SUDEENDRA UPPOOR RAMAMURTHY, GAUR VIVEK, GHAISAS NAMRATA

3. ONE-STEP METHOD FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF REDUCED GRAPHENE OXIDE USING PLANT BASED RESIN (ROSIN)
Country Filed: INDIA
Application Number: 202111050947 Date of Filing: 05-11-2021
Inventor(s): KUMAR SAURAV, THOMBARE NANDKISHORE, SHARMA ANUPMA, BAGCHI SUDESHNA, SHARMA KEWAL KRISHAN, BHONDEKAR AMOL P

Significant recognition: Awards, Honours and Fellowships

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