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Dr. Amit Kumar Pandey

Ph.D, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan

Email: amitkumar.pandey@gsfcuniversity.ac.in

Dr. Amit Kumar Pandey is serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at GSFC University, Vadodara. He holds a Ph.D. in Biobased Materials Science from Kyoto Institute of Technology (KIT), Japan, where his doctoral research focused on the crystallization behavior of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) reinforced with nanomaterials. He was awarded the prestigious MEXT Scholarship by the Government of Japan for his doctoral studies. His research expertise covers the development, processing, characterization, and degradation of PLA, with a particular focus on biobased polymer nanocomposites for sustainable, high barrier, and compostable food packaging.

Dr. Pandey also worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan, with research focused on polymer bionanocomposites and sustainable packaging materials. Prior to joining GSFC University, he served as Research Associate-cum-Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Ahmedabad, an autonomous body under Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. He has also served as Assistant Professor at the School of Chemical Technology, Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur, with teaching experience across Chemical Engineering, Plastic Technology, and Food Technology.

His technical expertise includes advanced methods for analyzing polymer structure, thermal behavior, morphology, chemical properties, and mechanical performance. He also has hands-on experience in polymer processing, including extrusion, injection molding, compression molding, and blown film extrusion, along with molecular simulation and material modeling using Materials Studio.

  • Postdoctoral Researcher, Sustainable Polymer Bionanocomposites for Packaging (2020) — Kyoto Institute of Technology (KIT), Japan
  • Ph.D., Biobased Materials Science (2019) — Kyoto Institute of Technology (KIT), Japan
  • M.Tech., Chemical Engineering (2016) — Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati
  • B.Tech., Chemical Engineering (2014) — Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU), Lucknow

  • Development of novel polymer blends and nanocomposites for next-generation, high-barrier, and compostable food packaging
  • Enzymatic degradation kinetics of polymer blends and composites for packaging applications
  • Polymer structure–property correlation using advanced characterization techniques

  1. Amit Kumar Pandey, Vimal Katiyar, Sono Sasaki and Shinichi Sakurai. Accelerated Crystallization of Poly(L-lactic acid) by Silk Fibroin Nanodisc. Polymer Journal, 2019, 51(11), 1173.
  2. Amit Kumar Pandey, Vimal Katiyar, Hideaki Takagi, Nobutaka Shimizu, Noriyuki Igarashi, Sono Sasaki and Shinichi Sakurai. Structural Evolution in Isothermal Crystallization Process of Poly(L-lactic acid) Enhanced by Silk Fibroin Nano-Disc. Materials, 2019, 12(11), 1872.
  3. Amit Kumar Pandey, Pham Thi Ngoc Diep, Rahul Patwa, Vimal Katiyar, Sono Sasaki and Shinichi Sakurai. DSC and SWAXS Studies on the Effects of Silk Nanocrystals on Crystallization of Poly(L-Lactic Acid). Advances in Sustainable Polymers, Springer Singapore, 2020, pp. 321–339.
  4. Amit Kumar Pandey, Hideaki Takagi, Nobutaka Shimizu, Noriyuki Igarashi and Shinichi Sakurai. Enhanced Formation of Stereocomplex Crystallites in Poly(L-lactic acid)/Poly(D-lactic acid) Blends by Silk Fibroin Nanodisc. Polymer, 2021, 229, 124001.
  5. Amit Kumar Pandey, Shinichi Sakurai. Recent Developments in the Crystallization of PLLA-Based Blends, Block Copolymers, and Nanocomposites. Crystallization and Applications, IntechOpen, 2022.
  6. Ranvijay Singh, Rajesh Katiyar, Amit Kumar Pandey, S.V.A.R. Sastry. Development of a Predictive Model for Determining Mechanical Properties of Nano Al₂O₃ Reinforced Adhesive Bonded SS304 Single Lap Joint. Journal of Polymer & Composites, 2023, 10(3), 6689.
  7. Amit Kumar Pandey, Amit Singla. Low-Temperature Mechanical Processing as a Sustainable Solution for Transparent Food Packaging Material. Journal of Polymer Science & Technology, 2025, 3(2), 18–28.
  8. Rajesh Kumar, Amit Kumar Pandey, Amit Singla. Recent Advances in Functional Additives for Polyolefins: Chemistry, Applications, and Sustainable Approaches: A Review. Journal of Polymer Research, 2026, 33(2), 54.

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, GSFC University, Vadodara (July 2026 – Present)
  • Research Associate-cum-Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Ahmedabad (May 2025 – July 2026)
  • Assistant Professor (Contractual), Department of Chemical Engineering, Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur (September 2021 – May 2025)

Dr. Pandey’s research focuses on biobased polymer science and sustainable packaging materials., with particular emphasis on polymer bionanocomposites, biodegradable polymers, poly(lactic acid) (PLA), polymer crystallization, degradation, and structure–property relationships. His work aims to develop sustainable, high-performance, and compostable materials for food packaging applications.

During his tenure at the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Ahmedabad, Dr. Pandey was a member of the team involved in consultancy projects for SIG Combibloc India Private Limited, Ahmedabad, and Simpolo Vitrified Pvt. Ltd., Morbi, contributing to industry-oriented technical and research activities.

 

 

  • NPTEL Certification: Computational Techniques, IIT Madras — 79%
  • GATE Qualified in Chemical Engineering
  • Invited Lecture: Manufacturing Process of Polymers-II, Executive Training Program on Polymer Engineering, HBTU Kanpur — June 2023

  • MEXT Scholarship, Government of Japan (2016–2019)
  • Best Poster Award, Polymer Engineering and Science International (PESI) Conference, Yonezawa, Yamagata, Japan (2019)
  • Best Presentation Award for Young Researcher, Annual Meeting of the Society of Rubber Science and Technology, Japan (2019)