International Journal of Materials Engineering

The International Journal of Materials Engineering strives to publish articles related to fundamental properties of engineering materials, mechanical characterisation, how they are controlled by processing, formed, joined and finished, and how all of these factors influence the selection and design of materials in real-world engineering applications.

Vijay Kumar Thakur

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Materials Engineering

Research Scientist, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Research Areas

Polymers; Nanotechnology; Composites, Nanocomposites; Biomaterials, Energy Storage Materials; Electrochromics; High Energy capacitors; Surface Modification;

Education

2009Ph.D.CHEMISTRY (Polymer Chemistry), Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur -177005, (H.P.) INDIA
2006M.Sc.CHEMISTRY (Organic Chemistry Specialization), Department of Chemistry, Himachal Pradesh University Summer Hill, Shimla -171005 (H.P.) INDIA
2003B.Ed.Himachal Pradesh University Summer Hill, Shimla -171005 (H.P.), INDIA
2002B.Sc.(CHEMISTRY, Physics, Mathematics) Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla -171005 (H.P.) INDIA

Experience

2009-presentRESEARCH SCIENTIST, Temasek Laboratories, Research, Techno Plaza, BorderX Block, 50 Nanyang Drive, SINGAPORE

Academic Achievement

1986-1999, Provincial/State and Department scholarships were awarded for excellent results in examinations
1996-1999, Government National Talent Scholarship was awarded for excellent results in examinations
1999-2003, Department scholarships were awarded for excellent results in examinations
2006-2008, Junior Research Fellowship
2008, Junior Research Fellowship
2009, Senior Research Fellowship
"Best Research Paper Award" in the National Conference on Mechanism Science and Technologies
2008, Felicitated with the "Award of Honor" for contribution towards Community Service
2011, Marquis Who's Who's Who's Who Who in Science and Engineering
2011, The International Biographical Centre (IBC) TOP 100 Scientists
2011, "Albert Award Of Excellence"
2011, "Man Of The Year Award"

Publications: Journals

[1]  "Green Aqueous Modification of Fluoropolymers for Energy Storage Applications" Journal of Materials Chemistry, J. Mater. Chem., 2012 DOI: 10.1039/C2JM15665B (Royal Society of Chemistry)
[2]  "Novel Polymer Nanocomposites from Bioinspired Green Aqueous Functionalization of BNNTs" Polymer Chemistry, 2012 in Press (Royal Society of Chemistry)
[3]  "Poly (vinylidene fluoride)-graft-Poly (2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate): Novel Material for High Energy Density Capacitors" Journal of Materials Chemistry, 21 (11), 3751-3759, 2011 (Royal Society of Chemistry)
[4]  "Polystyrene grafted polyvinylidenefluoride copolymers with high capacitive performance" Polymer Chemistry, 2 (9), 2000-2009, 2011 (Royal Society of Chemistry)
[5]  "Surface functionalization of BaTiO3 nanoparticles and improved electrical properties of BaTiO3/polyvinylidene fluoride composite" RSC Advances, 1 (4), 576-578, 2011 (Royal Society of Chemistry).
[6]  "Dopant Induced Hollow BaTiO3 Nanostructures for Application in High Performance Capacitors" Journal of Materials Chemistry, 21 (41), 16500-16504, 2011 (Royal Society of Chemistry).
[7]  "Biopolymers Based Green Composites: Mechanical, Thermal and Physico-chemical Characterization" Journal of Polymers and the Environment, DOI: 10.1007/s10924-011-0389-y, 2011 (Springer).
[8]  "Graft copolymerization of Methyl acrylate onto Cellulosic Biofibers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications" Journal of Polymers and the Environment, DOI: 10.1007/s10924-011-0372-7, 2011 (Springer).
[9]  "Surface Modification of Natural Polymers to Impart Low Water Absorbency" International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, Accepted for Publication 2011 (Taylor and Francis).
[10]  "In Air Graft copolymerization of Ethyl acrylate onto Natural Cellulosic Polymers" International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, Accepted for Publication 2011 (Taylor and Francis).
[11]  "Graft copolymerization of Methyl Methacrylate onto Cellulosic Biofibers" Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 122(1) 532–544, 2011 (Wiley Interscience).
[12]  "Physico-chemical and Mechanical Behavior of Cellulosic Pine needles Based Biocomposites" International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 16 (6), 390- 398, 2011 (Taylor and Francis).
[13]  "Rapid Synthesis, Characterization, and Physicochemical Analysis of Biopolymer-Based Graft Copolymers" Highlighted As 12th MOST READ Articles: 2008 –July 2011. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 16 (3), 153-164, 2011 (Taylor and Francis).
[14]  "Studies on Analysis and Characterization of Phenolic Composites fabricated from Lignocellulosic Fibers". Polymer and Polymer Composites, 19(6), 505-511, 2011 (Rapra).
[15]  "Natural fibers based Polymers: Part I Mechanical analysis of Pine Needles reinforced Biocomposites". Bulletin of Material Science, 33 (3), 257-264, 2010 (Springer).
[16]  "KPS-Initiated Graft Copolymerization onto Modified Cellulosic Bio Fibers" Highlighted As 1st MOST READ Articles: 2008 –August 2011. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 15 (8), 471-485, 2010 (Taylor and Francis).
[17]  "Synthesis and characterization of short Grewia optiva fiber based polymer composites". Polymer Composite, 31 (3), 459-470, 2010 (Wiley Interscience).
[18]  "Evaluation of Grewia optiva fibers as Reinforcement in Polymer Biocomposites". Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 49 (11), 1101-1107, 2010 (Taylor and Francis).
[19]  "Mechanical and Water Absorption Properties of Natural Fibers/Polymer Biocomposites". Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 49 (7), 694-670, 2010 (Taylor and Francis).
[20]  "Renewable Resources Based Green Polymer Composites: Analysis and Characterization" Highlighted As 2nd MOST READ Articles: 2008 –August 2011. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 15(3), 127-146, 2010.
[21]  "Silane Functionalization of Saccaharum cilliare Fibers: Thermal, Morphological and Physico-Chemical Study". International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 15 (7), 397-414, 2010 (Taylor and Francis).
[22]  "Mechanical, Morphological and Thermal Characterization of Natural Fibers Reinforced Compression molded Polymer Biocomposites". International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 15(2), 87-97, 2010 (Taylor and Francis).
[23]  "Physico-Chemical and Mechanical Characterization of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites". Iranian Polymer Journal, 19 (1), 3-16, 2010 (IPPI).
[24]  "Synthesis, characterization and study of Pine needles reinforced polymer matrix based composites". Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 29 (5), 700-709, 2010 (Sage Publication).
[25]  "Surface Modified Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fibers: Physico-Chemical, Thermal, and Morphological Properties Evaluation" Highlighted As 5th MOST READ Articles: 2008 – August 2011. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 14 (8), 695-711, 2009 (Taylor and Francis).
[26]  "Graft Copolymerization of Acrylonitrile onto Saccaharum Cilliare Fiber". e -Polymers no. 105, 2009 (European Polymer Federation).
[27]  "Synthesis, characterization and analysis of Hibiscus sabdariffa fiber reinforced polymer matrix based composites". Polymer and Polymer Composites, 17 (3), 127-132, 2009 (Rapra Publication).
[28]  "Synthesis and characterization of silane treated Grewia optiva fibers" Highlighted as 1st Most Cited Articles: 2008-2010; Highlighted as 11th MOST READ Articles: 2008 – August 2011. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 14 (4), 301-321, 2009 (Taylor and Francis).
[29]  "Fabrication and characterization of H. sabdariffa fiber reinforced polymer composites’’. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 48 (4), 482-487, 2009 (Taylor and Francis).
[30]  "Fabrication and Characterization of S.Cilliare Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites’’ Highlighted As 4th Most Downloaded Articles: 25th May -23rd August; Bulletin of Material Science, 32 (1), 49-58, 2009 (Springer).
[31]  "Chemical resistance, mechanical and physical properties of biofiber based polymer composites" Highlighted as 7th Most Cited Articles: 2008-2010; Highlighted as 10th MOST READ Articles: 2008 –August 2011. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 48 (7), 736-744, 2009 (Taylor and Francis).
[32]  "Mechanical, morphological and thermal properties of Pine needles reinforced polymer composites" Highlighted As 14th Most Read Articles: 2008-August 2011 International Journal of Polymeric materials, 58 (1), 21-31, 2009 (Taylor and Francis).
[33]  "Synthesis and study of Grewia optiva fiber reinforced polymer composites’’. Journal of Polymer material, 26 (1), 81-90, 2009.
[34]  "Morphological, thermal and physico -chemical characterizations of surface modified Pinus fibers" Highlighted As 14th Most Read Articles: 2008-August 2011. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 14 (3), 271-289, 2009 (Taylor and Francis).
[35]  "Physical, chemical and mechanical properties of Hibiscus sabdariffa fiber/ polymer composites" Highlighted As 1st MOST READ Articles: 2008-August 2011. International Journal of Polymeric Materials, 58(4), 217-228, 2009 (Taylor and Francis).
[36]  "Mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of Grewia optiva fiber/ polymer matrix composites" Highlighted as 3rd Most Cited Articles: 2008-2010; Highlighted as 11th MOST READ Articles 2008-August 2011. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 48 (2), 201-208, 2009 (Taylor and Francis).
[37]  "Study of mechanical properties of Urea -Formaldehyde thermosets reinforced by Pine needle powder’’. BioResources, 4(1), 292-308, 2009 (U.S.A.).
[38]  "Synthesis and Characterization of Short Saccaharum Cilliare fiber reinforced polymer composites". E-Journal of Chemistry, 6(1), 34-38, 2009.
[39]  "Grewia optiva fiber reinforced novel, low-cost polymer composites". E-Journal of Chemistry, 6(1), 71-76, 2009.
[40]  "Pressure Induced Graft Copolymerization of Acrylonitrile onto Saccharum Cilliare Fiber and Evaluation of Some Properties of Grafted fibers" Highlighted As 1st Most Downloaded Articles: 25th May -23rd August; Bulletin of Material Science, 31(1), 07-13, 2008 (Springer).
[41]  "X-Ray Diffraction, Morphological and Thermal Studies on Methylmethacrylate Graft Copolymerized Saccharum Cilliare Fiber" Highlighted as 4th MOST READ Articles: 2008 – August 2011; 14th Most Cited Articles: 2008-2010. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 13(6), 447-462, 2008 (Taylor and Francis).
[42]  "Fabrication of Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites’’. Iranian Polymer Journal, 17(7) 541-554, 2008.
[43]  "Synthesis and Characterization of Pine Needles Reinforced RF Matrix Based Biocomposites’’. E-Journal of Chemistry, 5(5), 1055-1062, 2008.
[44]  "Synthesis and characterization of Grewia optiva fiber reinforced PF -based polymer composites" Highlighted As 2nd MOST READ Articles: 2008 –August 2011; and 3rd Most Cited Articles: 2008-2010. International Journal of Polymeric Materials, 57 (12), 1059-74, 2008 (Taylor and Francis).
[45]  "Evaluation of mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites". International Journal of Plastic Technology, 12, 913-23, 2008 (CIPET + Springer).
[46]  "Saccaharum Cilliare Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites". E-Journal of Chemistry, 5(4), 782-791, 2008.
[47]  "Effect of fiber loading on properties of Urea-Formaldehyde matrix based green composites". Iranian Polymer Journal, 17 (11), 861-873, 2008 (IPPJ) (Featured as COVER PAGE).
[48]  "Fabrication and study of lignocellulosic Hibiscus sabdariffa fiber reinforced polymer composites’’. Bio Resources, 3 (4), 1173-86, 2008 (U.S.A.).
[49]  "Mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites" Highlighted As 2nd Most Downloaded Articles: 25th May -23rd August; Bulletin of Material Science, 31 (5), 791- 799, 2008 (Springer).
[50]  "Synthesis and Characterization of S. Cilliare Fiber Reinforced Green Composites’’. International Journal of Plastic Technology, 11, 835-851, 2007 (CIPET + Springer).

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  "Promising Dielectric Properties of Novel Hema Grafted PVDF for Energy Storage Applications" International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies, 26th June to July1, 2011, Suntec (SINGAPORE).
[2]  " Surface-functionalization of BaTiO3 Nanoparticles and Their Electrical Performance in BaTiO3/ polyvinylidene Fluoride Composite". International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies, 26th June to July1, 2011, Suntec (SINGAPORE).
[3]  "Hierarchal Structured Nanozeolite Beta as Novel Catalyst for Petroleum Industry". The International Symposium on Fuels and Lubricants (ISFL) New Delhi -March 9-12, 2010.
[4]  "Analysis of Mechanical, Morphological and Thermal Properties of Bio Fibers/ PF Polymer Composites". Second International Conference on Polymer Processing and Characterization, January 15-17, 2010, Kerala (INDIA).
[5]  "Synthesis and Study of Himalayan Biomass Based Polymer Composites". Polymer Congress APA – 2009 on Polymer Science and Technology: Vision and Scenario, December 17- 20, 2009 New Delhi India.
[6]  "Some Properties of Natural Fiber Based Polymer Composites". Malaysia Polymer International Conference (MPIC 2009), 21st October -22nd October 2009.
[7]  "Synthesis and characterization of Natural Hibiscus Sabdariffa fiber/ polymer composites". Polymer Processing Society-International conference PPS-2009, Cyprus October 18-21, 2009.
[8]  "Effective Utilization of Natural Saccaharum Cilliare Fibers as Reinforcement in Polymer Composites". The 2ND International Conference on Polymers Processing in Engineering, PPE – 2009, 22-23 October 2009, Galati, Romania.
[9]  "Synthesis and Characterization of Grewia Optiva fibers based novel, polymer bio composites". 2nd International Conference on Biodegradable Polymers and Sustainable Composites (BIOPOL-2009), 30 September-2 October 2009- Spain.
[10]  "Synthesis characterization and Analysis of Saccaharum Ciliare fiber reinforced PF matrix based polymer composites". 13th International IUPAC Conference on Polymers and Organic Chemistry (POC 09), July 5-8, 2009-Canada.
[11]  "Surface modification of Saccaharum Cilliare fiber through Silane treatment". International Conference on Polymers ( POLYMCON '09), pp 100, Organized by NIT Calicut in association with Leeds University , Leeds, UK at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut, January, 09-11, 2009, Kerala.
[12]  "Biomass Based Polymer Matrix Composites" International Conference on Polymers POLYMCON '09, pp 50, Organized by NIT Calicut in association with Leeds University, Leeds, UK at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut, January 09-11, 2009 Kerala.
[13]  "Surface Modification of Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fibers". Annual convention of Chemists and International Conference on recent Advances in Chemistry to be held at Karnataka University, Dharwad w.e.f November 23-27, 2008.
[14]  "Synthesis of S.Cilliare Fiber Reinforced Green Polymer Matrix Based Composites". Polyurethanes 2008 Sept 29-Oct 1, 2008 Marriott River center San Antonio Texas.
[15]  "Fabrication of pine needles reinforced polymer composites". Macro 2008, Taipei June 29- July 4, 2008, Taipei International Convention Center.
[16]  "Mechanical analysis of Pine Needles Based Biocomposites". 5th East-Asian Polymer Conference June 3-6, 2008 Shanghai, China.
[17]  "Synthesis, Characterization and Study of Some Green Bio composites’’. PBP 2008- 10th International Conference on Progress in Biofiber Plastic 12 May 2008 -13 May 2008; Toronto, Canada.
[18]  "Bio-fuels as Eco-Friendly Renewable Energy Sources". 6th International Symposium On fuels and Lubricants held at New Delhi March 9-12, 2008.
[19]  "Synthesis and Study of Hibiscus Sabdariffa Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites’’. International Conference on Advanced Materials (ICAM-2008) Organized By School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India during Feb 18-21, 2008.
[20]  "Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of Green Composites Based on Hibiscus Sabdariffa Reinforced Phenolic Resin’’. Polychar 16, 17 -21 Feb 2008 at the world unity convention centre, Lucknow INDIA.
[21]  "Synthesis and Evaluation of mechanical properties of Saccharum Cilliare Fiber Reinforced Green Composites". APA International Conference on Advances in Polymer Science &Engineering PTGPO-196, New Delhi January 28-31, 2008.
[22]  "Synthesis and study of Rice Husk Reinforced Polymer Composites". APA International Conference on Advances in Polymer Science & Engineering, HPPMOL-7, New Delhi India, January 28-31, 2008.
[23]  "Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of Grewia Optiva Fiber Reinforced Green Composites". APME-2007 Conference on Advanced Polymers via Macromolecular Engineering" Miami Beach, Florida, USA, December 15-20, 2007.
[24]  "Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of Some Green Composites". "International and INCCOM-6 Conference on "Future Trends in Composite Materials and Processing" December 12-14, 2007 at IIT Kanpur.
[25]  "Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of Grewia Optiva fiber reinforced Phenolic resin matrix based green composites". The 10th Pacific Polymer Conference (PPC10) Kobe, Japan December 4-7, 2007.
[26]  "Synthesis and Characterization of Green Composites based on Pine Reinforced Phenolic Resin Matrix Based Composites’’. International Conference on polymeric Materials in Power Engineering (ICPMPE), IV B-8, pp73, Bangalore (India) October 04-06, 2007.
[27]  "Synthesis Characterization and Evaluation of Pines Fiber Reinforced Phenolic Resin Matrix Based Green Composites". 20th International Symposium on Polymer Analysis and Characterization (ISPAC 2007), Greek October 1-3, 2007.