Kalpana Pandey | Composite Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kalpana Pandey | Composite Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Materials Science and Engineering, KoreaTech, South Korea

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🏢Current Position

Dr. Kalpana Pandey is presently a Postdoctoral Researcher at KOREATECH, South Korea. Her research delves into the cutting-edge realms of materials science and engineering, with a particular focus on sustainable and innovative materials. Dr. Pandey’s role involves leveraging advanced methodologies to address global challenges in environmental remediation and energy storage solutions.

🔬 Ongoing Research

Collaboration with IIT (BHU), Varanasi, focusing on the transportability of polymer particles in groundwater using mathematical modeling and laboratory-scale experiments.

Manuscript preparation for cellulose-based phase change materials, in partnership with researchers at IIT Delhi.

Industrial collaboration with Indofill Pvt Ltd., emphasizing the development of high molecular weight processing aids for enhanced material performance.

Her work integrates principles of polymer science, nanotechnology, and sustainable engineering, bridging the gap between academia and industry.

🔍 Research Interests

Environmental remediation: Developing biodegradable polymers for mitigating contamination in water and soil.

Energy storage: Exploring novel techniques for encapsulating phase change materials in sustainable matrices.

Advanced composites: Creating materials with superior mechanical, thermal, and biodegradability properties.

Sustainable packaging: Innovating eco-friendly films for industrial applications.

🎓 Academic Background

Dr. Pandey earned her PhD in Material Science and Engineering from IIT Delhi, where she excelled in her doctoral research, receiving a Distinction in Doctoral Research award. Her thesis explored the encapsulation of zero-valent iron nanoparticles for environmental applications. Her earlier academic journey includes a post-graduate project on cellulose-based packaging films, furthering her foundation in sustainable materials.

🏆 Scholarships and Awards

RETA 2022 – Research Excellence Travel Award, IIT Delhi: Recognizing her outstanding research contributions.

Distinction in Doctoral Research, IIT Delhi: Celebrating her innovative approach to problem-solving in materials science.

🧬 Bioinformatics and Professional Associations

Dr. Pandey’s work frequently integrates bioinformatics tools to optimize material properties and environmental applications. She is an active member of leading scientific communities, contributing to discussions on material innovation and sustainable practices.

🛠 Training & Workshops

Advanced characterization techniques for materials.

Computational modeling in material science.

Sustainable engineering practices.

🗣 Oral Presentations

Dr. Pandey has presented her research at international forums, showcasing her work on groundwater remediation and energy storage materials, inspiring collaboration and innovation among peers.

Tasks Completed as a Researcher

Successfully synthesized and encapsulated zero-valent iron nanoparticles for environmental remediation.

Developed biodegradable packaging materials with enhanced properties.

Published high-impact research, bridging theoretical advancements with practical applications.

🌟Success Factors

A multidisciplinary approach combining chemistry, engineering, and bioinformatics.

Strong collaborative networks with academia and industry.

An unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation.

🧪 Laboratory Experience

Advanced polymer synthesis and characterization.

Development of biodegradable amphiphilic particles.

Techniques in thermal energy storage and nanoparticle encapsulation.

📖Publications:

Paper Title: Development of electrosprayed assisted shellac-MOF particle coated paper for food packaging and its environmental impacts

  • Authors: D Poddar, K Pandey, SJ Kim, HM Yoo
  • Journal: Sustainable Materials and Technologies
  • Year: 2024

Paper Title: In‐situ fabrication of poly‐l‐lactide & its application as a glass fiber polymer composites using resin transfer molding

  • Authors: SJ Kim, K Pandey, D Poddar, HM Yoo
  • Journal: Polymer Composites
  • Year: 2024

Paper Title: Developing innovative injectable polymeric scaffolds using polylactic acid and bioactive glass composite particles

  • Authors: K Pandey, HM Yoo
  • Journal: The Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers Spring Conference
  • Year: 2024

Paper Title: Architecture dependent transport behavior of iron (0) entrapped biodegradable polymeric particles for groundwater remediation

  • Authors: K Pandey, DK Verma, A Singh, S Saha
  • Journal: Chemosphere
  • Year: 2024

Paper Title: Designing Novel Injectable Polymeric Scaffolds of Polylactic Acid-bioactive Glass Composite Particles

  • Authors: K Pandey, HM Yoo
  • Journal: Proceedings of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering Conference
  • Year: 2024