Early Academic Pursuits :

He began his academic journey with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India. He pursued his Master's in Chemistry from the same institution and continued to specialize in Polymer Science and Technology with a Master in Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. His academic pursuit extended internationally as he completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry at the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Germany, under the supervision of Prof. Manfred Stamm.

Professional Endeavors :

His professional journey spans various countries and esteemed institutions. Dr. Kumar ventured into postdoctoral research positions at prestigious universities such as the Oregon Health and Science University, USA, and the University of Groningen, Netherlands. He further excelled as a Senior Researcher at the Technical University Eindhoven, Netherlands, before assuming positions as an Assistant Professor and Senior Scientist in various Indian universities and scientific organizations.

Contributions and Research Focus in Polymer Science:

He has contributed significantly to the fields of Polymer Science and Chemistry. His research work primarily revolves around the synthesis and characterization of polymer-based smart materials, nanocomposites, and their applications in various domains, including optical sensing, nanotechnology, and material engineering.

Accolades and Recognition :

His academic and research excellence has been acknowledged through numerous awards, including prestigious grants, scholarships, and fellowship programs. Dr. Kumar's prolific contributions have been recognized through several publications in reputable scientific journals, patents, book chapters, and presentations at national and international conferences.

Impact and Influence :

Through his innovative research, he has made substantial contributions to advancing the understanding and application of polymer science. His work has provided insights into the development of new materials with enhanced functionalities and applications across diverse scientific domains, leaving a significant impact on the field.

Legacy and Future Contributions :

His legacy lies in his groundbreaking research contributions to the development of smart materials and nanocomposites, which have paved the way for innovative applications in various scientific and technological domains. His ongoing commitment to advancing the frontiers of material science and chemistry continues to shape the future of scientific research and technological advancements.

Notable Publications :

• Poly (lactic acid): synthesis, structures, properties, processing, and applications
• A chaotic self-oscillating sunlight-driven polymer actuator
• Regulating the modulus of a chiral liquid crystal polymer network by light
• Fabrication of metallic microtubes using self-rolled polymer tubes as templates
• Toroidal hollow-core microcavities produced by self-rolling of strained polymer bilayer films
• Pathways of cylindrical orientations in PS-b-P4VP diblock copolymer thin films upon solvent vapor annealing
• Synthesis of amylose–polystyrene inclusion complexes by a facile preparation route
• Formation of self-rolled polymer microtubes studied by combinatorial approach
• A novel approach for the fabrication of silica and silica/metal hybrid microtubes
• Chemo-enzymatic synthesis of comb polymers
• Differential effects of the hydrophobic surfactant proteins on the formation of inverse bicontinuous cubic phases
• Complexation of an Azo Dye by Cyclodextrins: A Potential Strategy for Water Purification
• Fabrication of carbon microtubes from thin films of supramolecular assemblies via self-rolling approach
• Tuning MEMS cantilever devices using photoresponsive polymers
• Inclusion complexes between polytetrahydrofuran‐b‐amylose block copolymers and polytetrahydrofuran chains
• Deciphering Structures of Inclusion Complexes of Amylose with Natural Phenolic Amphiphiles
• Location of the Hydrophobic Surfactant Proteins, SP-B and SP-C, in Fluid-Phase Bilayers
• Bioinspired Synthesis of Well‐Ordered Layered Organic–Inorganic Nanohybrids: Mimicking the Natural Processing of Nacre by Mineralization of Block Copolymer Templates
• X-ray crystallographic, electrochemical, quantum chemical and anti-microbial analysis of fluorescein based Schiff base