Santosh Kumar
VIDWAN ID: 200586

Dr Santosh Kumar

Male Doctor of Philosophy
Associate Professor | Department of Food Engineering and Technology
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KOKRAJHAR
Assam
Expertise: Multidisciplinary Agriculture
112 Publications
6 Projects
4730 Scopus Citations
4370 CrossRef
15 Years 4 Months Total Experience
Publications
112 Total
Articles
77
Books
6
Chapters
20
Proceedings
9
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Professional Recognition

Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF), Functional and Nano-Materials (FNM) Groups, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
2019
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Biotechnology Overseas Associateship Award
2017
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India
International Travel Support (ITS) Grant
2017
Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India
Graduate Aptitude Test Examination (GATE) Fellowship during M. Tech
2009
Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India
Qualified, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) with about 98 percentiles
2007
IIT
Qualified, Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) with about 93 percentiles
2006
IIT
Editorial Board Member
2018
Combinatorial Chemistry and High Throughput Screening
Review Editor
2021
Frontiers in Food Science and Technology (Speciality section of Food Packaging and Preservation)
Associate Editor
2021
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems (for speciality section “Sustainable Food Processing”)
Managing Guest Editor
2023
Sustinable Chemistry and Pharmacy (Special Issue on “Emerging and Sustainable Food Packaging Systems
Advisory Board Member
2024
Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy (Elsevier)
Listed among World's top 2% of Scientists
2024
Stanford University and Elsevier
Listed among World's top 2% of Scientists
2025
Stanford University and Elsevier
Editorial Board Member
2024
Discover Applied Sciences (Springer Nature)
Editorial Board Member
2025
Scientific Reports (Springer Nature)
Editorial Board Member
2025
Discover Food (Springer Nature)
Guest Editor (Special Issue
2025
Sustainable Food Technology (RSC)

Community & Membership

Training and Placement Cell, CIT Kokrajhar
Faculty In-charge
Jan 2015
Department of Food Engineering and Technology, CIT Kokrajhar
Head of Department (HoD)
Jul 2017 – Nov 2018
Hostel Managing Committee
Warden
Jan 2016
National Innovation and Startup Policy (NISP) Cell
Member
Jan 2020
NBA Accreditation Committee, CIT Kokrajhar
Programme Coordinator
Jan 2017
Anti-Ragging Squad, CIT Kokrajhar
Member
Jan 2017
International and Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research (IICR) Cell
Nominated Expert
Jan 2019
CITK Research and Development
Assistant Dean (R&D)
Sep 2023
Association of Food Scientists and Technologists, India (AFSTI)
Life Member
Jan 2012
Indian Science Congress Association
Life Member
Jan 2012
The Society for Polymer Science, India
Life Member
Jan 2021
The Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI)
Life Member
Jan 2021
Asian Polymer Association (APA)
Life Member
Jan 2021
The Institute of Engineers (India)
Life Member
Jan 2021
Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE)
Life Member
Jan 2021
Royal Society of Chemistry, London
Member (MRSC)
Jan 2023
Eurasian Academy of Environmental Sciences (EAES)
Fellow (FEAES)
Jan 2023
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), USA
Member
Jan 2025
Indian Traditional Knowledge and Science Society, India
Life Member
Jan 2025

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
2016
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Master of Technology
2009
N/A
Bachelor of Technology
2007
N/A
Associate Professor
Nov 2025 – Present
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KOKRAJHAR | Department of Food Engineering and Technology
Associate Professor
May 2025 – Nov 2025
Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur | Department of Food Technology
Associate Professor
Jun 2023 – May 2025
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KOKRAJHAR | Department of Food Engineering and Technology
Assistant Professor
May 2011 – May 2025
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KOKRAJHAR | Department of Food Engineering and Technology
Agricultural Sciences
Multidisciplinary Agriculture

Related Profiles

Scholarly Work

Isolation, Characterization, Valorization, and sustainable packaging of Low Alcoholic Beverage of major tribes of transboundary area of Bodoland Territorial Region and North Tripura
Other
Agency: Department of Bio-Technology Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Chitosan gelatin based active and intelligent food packaging system with added onion peel extract as pH indicator monitoring freshness of perishable foods
Other
Agency: University Grants Commission Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Chitosan-based nanocomposite as a sustainable solution for postharvest shelf-life extension of fruits and vegetables
Other
Agency: University Grants Commission Role: Other Grant: CRS/2021-22/02/525
Development of a biopolymer based smart packaging system indicating freshness of milk
Other
Agency: All India Council for Technical Education Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Use of non-toxic nanoformulations for prolonging shelf-life and reduction of post-harvest loss of mandarian orange (Citrus reticulata) of North-East India
Other
Agency: Department of Bio-Technology Role: Principal Investigator
Development of new functional nanocomposite coating/spray formulation to prolong the postharvest life of whole pineapple fruit
Other
Agency: Department of Bio-Technology Role: Principal Investigator

Development of biopolymer-based active coatings/films containing natural antimicrobials and antioxidants to prolong postharvest-life of locally grown economically important fruits

University Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar
Year 2023
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Exploring the Phytochemical, Nutritional, Bio-functional Properties and Cytotoxicity Assessment of Selected Medicinal Plants from North-East India

University Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar
Year 2025
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Development of biopolymer based sustainable and edible coatings containing natural active agents for prolonging shelf-life of perishable foods

University Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar
Year 2025
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Natural waxes and active agents based edible coatings for maintaining quality and extending shelf-life of citrus fruits

University Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar
Year 2025
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Extrusion-Based 4d Food Printer

Santosh Kumar
Anbarul Haque
Vishal Kumar
- Application No. : 507668-001 Filed : 30-06-2026
Published : 30-11--0001 Filed

Biodegradable pH Sensitive Intelligent Packaging Film for Food Freshness Monitoring and Preparation

Dr. Avik Mukherjee
- Application No. : 202631072896 Filed : 12-06-2026
Published : 30-11--0001 Published

Formulation and Method for Enhancing Postharvest Shelf Life of Citrus Fruits

Dr. Santosh Kumar
- Application No. : 202631057083 Filed : 05-05-2026
Published : 30-11--0001 Published

Litchi Fruit Stalk Detachment Cum UV-Treatment Unit

Dr. Santosh Kumar
- Application No. : 500510-001 Filed : 01-05-2026
Published : 30-11--0001 Granted

A formulation and method of a natural antimicrobial edible coating for prolonging freshness of meats

Dr. Avik Mukherjee
- Application No. : 202631036187 Filed : 25-03-2026
Published : 30-11--0001 Published

A coating for pineapple preservation and a process for the preparation thereof

Dr. Santosh Kumar
- Application No. : 202231046119 Filed : 07-11-2022
Published : 30-11--0001 Published

Scholarly Publications

Preface

Editorial
Year: 2021. Volume: 703 , Pages: v-vii .

Composite coatings containing silk protein, chitosan, and Aloe vera for prolonging postharvest shelf-life of ghost chilli (Capsicum chinense)

Journal Article
Food and Humanity. Year: 2024. Volume: 2 , Pages: 100290 .
Authors: Kalita, Sweety; Kumar, Santosh; Mukherjee, Avik

Natural Colors as pH Indicators in Intelligent Food Packaging Systems

Book Chapter
Year: 2025. Pages: 387-411 .
Authors: Santosh Kumar; Avik Mukherjee

Introduction to Natural Food Additives

Editorial
Year: 2025. Pages: 3-40 .
Authors: Gouri Rani Baglary; L. Susmita Devi; Avik Mukherjee; Anuck Islary; Santosh Kumar

Gas- and Temperature-Responsive Natural Pigment-Based Intelligent Films

Book Chapter
Year: 2025. Pages: 413-442 .
Authors: Radai Daimari; Nilam Upadhyay; L. Susmita Devi; Santosh Kumar; Anamika Kalita Deka

Bioplastics for sustainable food packaging application as a climate change solution

Book Chapter
Year: 2025. Pages: 108-126 .
Authors: L. Susmita Devi; Shrawan Kumar; Ram Boojh; Santosh Kumar

Natural functional agents reinforced biopolymer composites for active food packaging applications: a review

Open Access
Review
Trends in Food Science & Technology. Year: 2025. Volume: 161 .
Authors: Himakshi Baishya; Santosh Kumar

Phytochemical profile, nutritional composition, and antioxidant activities of Exallage auricularia and Trichosanthes costata: A comparative study

Journal Article
Food and Humanity. Year: 2025. Volume: 4 .
Authors: Gouri Rani Baglary; Sweety Kalita; Anuck Islary; Santosh Kumar
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