Dr Asokan Pappu
Scientist G
| Functional Materials and Composites Division (FMCD)
CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
Madhya Pradesh
Expertise:
Civil Engineering
54
Publications
30
Projects
2630
Scopus Citations
2433
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34 Years 6 Months Total Experience
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Professional Recognition
Fulbright- Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship
2014
United States India Education Foundation
•Sir CV Raman Research Fellowship, National Fellowship
2010
CSIR, India
Postdoctoral Fellowship
2008
Loughborough University, the United Kingdom
The best poster presentation Award. Investigation of Fibre treatment on Fibre / matrix adhesion and physico-mechanical properties of sisal reinforced polyester composites
2011
Materials Research Society of India
The best paper Award: The most cited paper between 2005 and 2008
2008
Elsevier’s Science Publisher. Jr. Building and Environment
•The best poster presentation award. Reclamation of water sheds with bulk utilization of fly ash for sustainable agriculture
2008
Indian Society of Soil Survey and land Use Planning, Nagpur.
Three CSIR Foundation Day Awards: The Best initiated project of Societal / Rural Impact, (ii) Highest External Cash Flow received from external sponsor, (iii) Best Completed Project. 2003-2006
2006
CSIR- AMPRI Bhopal
The best citation Award:Coal Combustion Residues- Environmental Implications and Recycling Potentials
2005
Virtual Journal of Env. Sustainability, Elsevier Science Publisher.
•The best poster presentation Award. Non-hazardous building materials from hazardous waste
2005
Indian Environnemental Association (IEA), Mumbai
National Award for R
2005
Ministry of Power, MOEF and TIFAC, DST, Government of India.
Young Scientist Award
1998
Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology, Government of Madhya Pradesh, India
Community & Membership
PhD Doctoral Committee of NIT Nagaland
ChairmanBurro of Indian Standards, CED20 for Lignocellulosic Materials
MemberResearch Council of Indian Plywood Research Institute (IWST)
MemberHealth & Welfare Committee of CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal
ChairmanBusiness Development Cell, CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal
ChairmanScreening Committee of Recruitment of Scientist in AMPRI Bhopal
ChairmanEmpower Committee for CSIR AMPRI All Scientist Annual Performance Mapping for Next Promot
MemberCollegium Committee for Annual Performance Mapping for Chief Scientist CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal
MemberISTAG & PRC Committee of CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal
ChairmanFact Finding Committee of CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal for the CSIR-Staff Members Complaints
ChairmanFact Finding Committee of CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal for the Grievance on the Scientific Equipment
ChairmanCSIR-AMPRI Staff Transfer & Receiving application within CSIR-Labs Matters
ChairmanStanding Publication, Ethics and Scientific Vigilance Committee
ChairmanConstitution of Committee for Allotment of Space in the New Building and Optimal Utilizat
ChairmanDoctoral Advisory Committee of AcSIR AMPRI Bhopal
MemberThe Indian Science Congress Association
Life memberIndian Institute of Mineral Engineers
Life memberIndian Association for Environmental Management
Life memberIndian Environmental Association
Life memberAmerican Society of Civil Engineers India Section
Life memberThe Institution of Engineers, India
Life memberCoal Ash Institute of India
Life memberMaterials Research Society of India
Life memberIndian Institute of Metal, Calcutta
Life memberVijnana Bharati (VIBHA) Membership
Life memberIndian Science Congress Association
Life memberPersonal Details
Doctor of Philosophy
2007
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Scientist G
Mar 2017 – Present
CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
| Functional Materials and Composites Division (FMCD)
Senior Principal Scientist
Mar 2011 – Mar 2017
CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
Principal Scientist
Mar 2005 – Mar 2011
CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
Senior Scientist
Mar 2001 – Mar 2005
CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
Scientist
Mar 1997 – Mar 2001
CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
Scientist B
Mar 1992 – Mar 1997
CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
Engineering and Technology
Scholarly Work
Sisal And Bamboo Technology for Rural Employment and Economy (SB TREE) Demonstration of Smart and functional Graphene induced Bamboo and Cow Dung derived Composite for Structural application
OtherDevelopment of highly durable Hybrid Wood Plastic Composites (WPCs) utilizing large-scale agro wastes (Paddy straw/ stubble) and its Upscaling to create Commercial Opportunities
OtherTechnology Transfer. Process Know- How on A novel Wall Cladding Panels/ Tiles developed using Zero Liquid Discharge Residue of Grasim Industry, Nagda, Madhya Pradesh
CompletedDevelopment of Fully Biodegradable Paddy Straw-PLA based Intelligent Packaging Materials
OtherExtraction of valuable metals and development of advanced polymeric composites from Inorganic Jarosite Waste
CompletedManufacturing red mud waste-based X-Ray Radiation shielding doors/panels in pilot scale for hospital sectors
CompletedManufacturing hybrid lightweight, high strength and glossy finish polymeric composites from marble and granite waste stream. DST, New Delhi
CompletedFTT Project titled Fibre and Particulate Reinforced Hybrid Polymeric Composites as Architectural Interior for Building Construction Sector
CompletedDevelopment & Dissemination of Technologies for Sustainable Rural Development of Primitive Bharia Tribal in Patalkot Valley, Chhindwara District, Madhya Pradesh, India
CompletedScientific and Technological interventions for Rural Development at Tumda Kheda village, Barkheda Setu Panchyat and Surrounding village of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. CSIR, New Delhi
CompletedField Demonstration-cum-Training on Use of Fly ash in Agriculture” at Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd., Tirora, Gondia dist., Maharashtra
CompletedDevelopment of cement free high strength hybrid polymeric concrete
CompletedNovel Energy Effective Metallic Materials for Automotive & General Engineering Application. Pilot scale production of Al foam by melt route (Al-PMC sandwich composite panel
CompletedHybrid natural fibre composites
CompletedDiscovery and Preclinical studies of new bioactive molecules (Natural and semi synthetic) & traditional preparation
CompletedSisal potential for Rural Development and Green Technologies
CompletedPopularisation of fly ash utilisation in agriculture in farmers’ field at STPS, Sarni
CompletedLong term effect of pond ash (Angul) on soil fertility and crop yield at CPP, NALCO, Angul Orissa
CompletedDemonstration trials on the farmers’ field for the bulk use of NALCO pond ash in agriculture at Angul
CompletedDevelopment of New Building construction materials and Technologies
CompletedDemonstration trials in the farmers’ field’s for bulk use of Panki TPS pond ash for wasteland development and agriculture at Kanpur
CompletedDemonstration trials in the farmers’ field’s for bulk use of Parichcha TPS pond ash for agriculture at Jhansi
CompletedRehabilitation of back fill area using fly ash with suitable plant life at Northern Coal Field, Singrauli, M.P. (
CompletedWasteland development using MPEB fly ash at Sarni
CompletedEffect of fly ash (Angul) on soil fertility and crop yield
CompletedSetting-up of Technology Enabling Centre for manufacturing R-wood products from industrial wastes
CompletedUp gradation of laboratory facility for characterisation and utilisation of coal ash
CompletedTechnology demonstration project Long-term effect of fly ash on soil fertility and crop yield at Rihand Nagar, U.P
CompletedNALCO, Orissa
CompletedPilot scale demonstration on use o fly ash for wasteland development at NTPC Rihand Nagar, UP
CompletedTransition Metal Dichalcogenides Nanostructures based Flexible Piezoelctric Nanogenerator for Energy Harvesting and Self Powered Sensors
Experimental investigation on stone waste particulates as a functional filler in poly(vinyl chloride) based composite materials
Synthesis and Characterisation of Nano-cellulosic Sisal Fibres and Marble Waste Nano-particulates Fortified Hybrid Polymeric Composites
Investigation of Mechanical, Electrical and Thermal Propeties of Carbon Nanotube/Nanostructure Reinforced Industrial Inorganic Waste Based Hybrid Composite Materials
Development of green polymeric composites and biochar from agricultural waste and constructed wetland biomass
Development and performance evaluation of mineral waste particulates reinforced polymer composites
Experimental investigation for recycling hazardous FRP waste as reinforcing fibre and filler in polymer composite
Development of geopolymeric hybrid composite brick from mineral waste through extrusion technique
Synthesis, fabrication and characterization of particulate infused coir-epoxy composite
Prepared and filed Injection Moulded Paddy Straw-Based Biodegradable Packaging Materials and Process for Fabrication Thereof
CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute
Bhopal
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Application No. :
AMPRI2026
Filed :
06-01-2026
Published :
30-11--0001
Filed
Prepared and filed patent tiled High performance glossy finish jarosite X-ray radiation shielding panels and preparation of thereof
CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute
Bhopal
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Application No. :
AMPRI2025
Filed :
07-07-2025
Published :
30-11--0001
Filed
Radiation Shielding Red Mud Based Hybrid Composite Panels And Process For Preparing The Same
CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute
Bhopal
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Patent No. :
0052NF2019
Filed :
09-10-2019
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
High Performance glossy finish green hybrid composites with variable density and an improved process for making thereof
CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute
Bhopal
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Patent No. :
US 12/227458 B2
Filed :
30-11--0001
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
A glossy finish sandwich composite and process for preparing the same
CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute
Bhopal
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Patent No. :
12397479B2
Filed :
30-11--0001
Published :
25-08-2025
Granted
High Performance glossy finish green hybrid composites with variable density and an improved process for making thereof
CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute
Bhopal
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Application No. :
US 12/227458 B2
Filed :
30-11--0001
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
4.Multifunctional Hybrid unlaminated and laminated Particle / Fibres Board from Paddy / Wheat Straw / Stubble fibres / Particulates and Process to Manufacture the Same
CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute
Bhopal
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Application No. :
US20230119259A1
Filed :
30-11--0001
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
A Novel Machine for making fine thin yarn from sisal fibres
CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute
Bhopal
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Application No. :
1497/DEL/2015
Filed :
30-11--0001
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
A process for recycling hazardous jarosite waste released from zinc industries in developing non-hazardous building blocks.
CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute
Bhopal
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Patent No. :
259781
Filed :
30-11--0001
Published :
30-11--0001
Granted
8)A frugal innovation for preparation of flexible leather into non flexible hybrid leather nano composite for multifunctional applications
CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute
Bhopal
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Application No. :
0191NF2020
Filed :
30-11--0001
Published :
30-11--0001
Filed
Scholarly Publications
Jarosite characteristics and its utilisation potentials
Solid wastes generation in India and their recycling potential in building materials
Sustainable Composites: Glass Reinforced Plastic Waste Filled Concrete
10.1002/9781118097298.weoc008
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Design and optimization for hazardous jarosite waste recycling in environmentally suitable composite products using response surface methodology
Cyclometallic zirconium compound in ring opening polymerization of l-lactide to biodegradable polylactide
Open AccessN-methyl benzyl amine Thallium cyclometallic compound as a catalyst for ring opening polymerization
Advances in industrial prospective of cellulosic macromolecules enriched banana biofibre resources: A review
Synthesis and Applications of Biodegradable Soy Based Graft Copolymers: A Review
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