Offical:

University School of Chemical Technology, GGS Indraprastha University, Sector 16-C, Dwarka, New Delhi 110075

Permanent Address:

mayachar, Midnapur, West bengal, PIN: 721649

Subjects Taught

Research Supervision

Ph.D Thesis Completed

• “Synthesis and Characterization of Nanopolymers by Microemulsion” by Pallavi Bhardwaj (2005-2010).
• Synthesis and Characterization of Nanoparticles by Microemulsion” by Sujata (2005-2010).
• Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic Nanoparticles by Sanjeev Kumar (2005-2010) .

On Going Ph.D Works

• Development of Thermoresponsive hydrogels for Controled drug release characteristics” by Mr. A K Saikia, Assistant Prof, Department of Plastic Eng., GND Polytechnic Institute, New Delhi , 2008-2011.
• “Development of Magnetic Nanoparticles through Solvothermal Process for Biological Applications” , by Mr. Dinesh Kumar(Enrol. No. 912/USCT/2011).

M. Tech  Project

Completed: 6

Continuing: 2

PROJECTs

• Enhancement in productivity of apple juice using ultrafiltration (CSIR sponsored poject, F.01/1797/11 dated 01-05-2011).
• Development of Polymeric Membrane for Modern Separation Technology (MHRD sponsored project of Rs. 10 lacs, F.27-1/98 dated 04-01-1999

ADMINISTRATION

PUBLICATIONS

1. Mandal U. K, Singh G, Kaur N, Bajpai P K, and Bhunia H, Degradation Behaviours of LLDPE and PLA Blends, J. Appl. Polym. Science, 00, 000(2011), Wiley.
2. Mandal U.K., Kumar Sanjeev, Singh V, Kotnala R. K. and Aggarwal S, Influence of Processing Methodology on Magnetic Behavior of Multicomponent Ferrite, J. Phys. Chem. C 114, 6272-6280(2010), American Chemical Society.
3. Mandal U.K., Pallavi Bhardwaj, Vaishali Singh and Saroj Aggarwal, Polyacrylamide and poly(acrylamide-co-2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid)-silica composite nanogels through in situ microemulsion polymerization, J Mater Sci,, 45,1008-1016(2010), Springer, Netherland.
4. Mandal U.K., Kumar Sanjeev, Singh V, Kotnala R. K. and Aggarwal S, Synthesis of nanocrystalline Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 ferrite and study of its magnetic behavior at different temperatures, Materials Science and Engineering B 76–82, 166 (2010), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.
5. Mandal U.K., Kumar Sanjeev, Singh V and Aggarwal S, Bimodal Co,Zn-Ferrite /PANI Nanocomposite: Synthesis, Formation Mechanism and Magnetic Properties, Composites Science and Technology, 249-254, 70(2010), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.
6. Mandal U.K., Sujata, Singh V and Aggarwal S, Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite in Microemulsion – Effect of nature of Surfactants, Chemical Papers 64 (4) 491–498 (2010), Springer, Netherland.
7. Mandal U.K., Kumar Sanjeev, Singh V and Aggarwal S, Synthesis and Magnetic Properties of Bimodal Co-Zn Ferrite @ PANI Nanocomposites, Soft Materials,7, 150-163(2009), Taylor &Francis, UK.
8. Mandal U.K., Bharadwaj P and Aggarwal S, Polyacrylamide /SiO2 nanocomposites via In-situ Microemulsion Polymerization, Journal Macrowmolecular Science Part-A, 46:11, 1083-1094(2009), Taylor &Francis, UK.
9. Mandal U.K., Kumar Sanjeev, Singh V and Aggarwal S, Synthesis of 1-dimensional polyaniline nanofibers by reverse microemulsion, Colloid and Polymer Science, 287, 1107-1110(2009), Springer, Netherland.
10. Mandal U. K., Khatiwala V. K., Shekhar N and Aggarwal S., Biodegradation of Poly (e-caprolactone)(PCL) Film by Alcaligenes faecalis, J. Polymers and The Environment, 16, 61(2008), Springer, Netherland.
11. Mandal U.K., Sujata, Singh V and Aggarwal S, Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite in Microemulsion – Effect of nature of Surfactants, J. Colloid and Interface Sscience, 319, 322(2007), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.
12. Mandal U. K, Effect of Phthalic Anhydride on Thermo-mechanical Properties of Ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber, International Journal of polymeric Materials, 56, 1005(2007), Taylor & Francies, UK.
13. Mandal U.K., Bharadwaj P and Aggarwal S, Polyacrylamide /SiO2 nanocomposites via In-situ Microemulsion Polymerization, International Journal of Polymeric Materials, 57, 406(2007), Taylor & Francies, UK.

Others Publications

1. Mandal U. K., Tripathy D. K & De S. K. Moving die rheometry and dynamic mechanical studies on the effect of reinforcing carbon black filler on ionomer formation during crosslinking of carboxylated nitrile rubber by zinc oxide , Polymer , 34, 3832 ( 1993 ), Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd., UK.
2. Mandal U. K., Tripathy D. K. & De S. K Effect of reinforcing carbon black fillers on dynamic mechanical properties of ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber , Plast .Rubber Comp . Appl., 24 ,19 (1995 ), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.
3. Mandal U. K., Tripathy D. K. & De S. K Effect of silica filler on dynamic mechanical properties of ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber , J. Appl. Poly. Sci. , 55, 1185( 1996 ), John Wiley & sons, Inc., USA.
4. Mandal U. K., Tripathy D. K. & De S. K Effect of zinc stearate on the rheology of an ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber , Polym. Eng . Sci., 36, 283(1996), Society of Plastics Engineers, USA.
5. Mandal U. K., Tripathy D. K. & De S. K Dynamic mechanical spectroscopic studies on plasticization of an ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber, Polymer Communication, 37, 3437(1996), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.
6. Mandal U. K., Tripathy D. K. & De S. K Dynamic mechanical spectroscopic studies on plasticization of an ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber by ammonia, Polymer Communication, 37, 5739(1996), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.
7. Mandal U. K. & Tripathy D. K Dynamic mechanical properties of an ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber - effect of calcium carbonate and clay, Kautch. Gummi Kunstst. 9, 630(1997), Huthig, Germany.
8. Misra B. N., Mandal U.K., John V., Gupta A. & Kaur I. Graft copolymerization of methyl acrytate and methyl methacrylate onto polyamide film by the mutual method, Material Science and Engg., A267, 36 (1999), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK
9. Mandal U. K, Ionic elastomer based on carboxylated nitrile rubber: Infrared spectral analysis, Polymer International, 49, 1-5(2000), Wiley Science, UK.
10. Mandal U. K., Aggarwal S. Studies on rubber-filler interaction in carboxylated nitrile rubber through microhardness measurement, Polymer Testing, 20, 305(2001), Elsevier Sci. Ltd., UK.

1. Mandal U K, Polymeric Nanocomposites : Synthesis to Advanced Applications, Invited speaker in the 2nd Conference on Advancess in Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Thaper University, Patiala, Punjab, 27-28th February 2011).
2. Mandal U K, A K Saikia, Pallavi Bhardwal, Saroj Aggarwal, Synthesis and Solution Properties of a Thermosensative Copolymer based on PEG/Poly (NIPAM-co-AMPS), presented in the 2nd Conference on Advancess in Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Thaper University, Patiala, Punjab, 27-28th February, 2011.
3. Mandal U K, Biswajit Sarkar, Prediction of permeates flux for gel-layer controlled laminar cross flow ultrafiltration, presented in international conference on recent advances in chemical engineering and technology, 10-12 March 2011, Cochin.
4. Mandal U K, A K Saikia, Saroj Aggarwal, Preparation and controlled drug release characteristics of thermoresponsive PEG/poly (NIPAM-co-AMPS) hydrogels, presented in international conference on recent advances in chemical engineering and technology, 10-12 March 2011, Cochin.
5. Mandal U K, Sanigdha Mahant, Harpreet Kaur, Development of PVA membrane for Pervaporation Separation Process, presented in the Conference on Advancess in Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Thaper University, Patiala, Punjab, 27-28th February, 2009.
6. Mandal U K, Munish Kumar Sharma and Sanigdha Mahant, Modeling and Simulation of PVA based Pervaporation Membrane Separation Process, presented in the National Conference on Chemical Engineering and Environment - Current Trends and Issues, IPS and IES, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indore, 3-4th November, 2006.
7. Mandal U K, Sanigdha Mahant, Aggarwal S, PVA membrane based Pervaporation Separation Process - A Review, presented in the National Conference on Chemical Engineering and Environment - Current Trends and Issues, IPS and IES, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indore, 3-4th November, 2006.
8. Mandal U.K., Sujata, Singh V and Aggarwal S, Synthesis of Nanosize Polyacrylamide Hydrogels- Efeect of Surfactants, Published in the proceedings of International Conference on Bio-Technology: Future Propects at The Emirates, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, 18-21 November, 2006.
9. Mandal U. K., Khatiwala V. K., Shekhar N and Aggarwal S., A Novel Bacterium for Degradation of Poly(?-caprolactone), presented a poster at IUPAC Sponsored Second International Symposium on Green/Sustainable Chemistry, Organized by University of Delhi, Delhi, India, on 10-13th January, 2006.
10. Mandal U. K., Khatiwala V. K., and Aggarwal S., Biodegradation of Poly(?-caprolactone) and its blends with Polyhydroxybutyrate, a poster presented in the National Symposium on Future Challenges in Chemical Sciences, H P University, Shimla, India, 9-10th March 2005.
11. Mandal U K, Bhardwaj P, Aggarwal S, Microemulsion- a Novel Method for Nanopolymer Synthesis, presented in the National Conference on Recent Trends in Polymer Science and Technology, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Patiala, India, 6-7th May, 2005.
12. Mandal U. K. and S. Aggarwal Biodegradable polymers – Degradation and Environmental Interaction, presented in an International Conference on Plastics andEnvironment-Opportunities and Challenges, 24-25 February 2003, Delhi.
13. Mandal U. K., Kumar S., and Kaur Jagneet, Development of Natural Polymer Based Adsorbent for Removal of Reactive Dyes, presented in International Seminar on Polymeric Materials, 21st February 2000, Delhi.
14. Mandal U. K. and S. Aggarwal Biodegradable and superabsorbent polymers- Challenges and Opportunities in New Millennium- Presented in an Annual Convention of Chemists, 15-18 November 2000, held at Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar.
15. Mandal U. K. & Misra B. N. Modification of Paper Pulp by Graft Copolymerisation, Published in national Polymer Seminar and Technical Exhibition, 21st & 22nd February 1998, Government Eng. College, Raipur, MP.
16. Mandal U. K. Khanna K. & Khullar G.. Development of Starch Reinforced Polyolefinic Blends as Bio-Degradable Polymer (published in the National Seminar on Polymer Research in Academy, Industry and R&D organization, Tezpur University and IIT, Kharagpur, 26-27th June 1998).