Academic & Professional Qualifications:

PhD: Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad. (2010)
Thesis Title: Environmental assessment of coal combustion residues from some therma power plants of India
Supervisor: Dr Gurdeep Singh (Retd Professor HAG), At Present Director, Normi research foundation, New Delhi

M.Phil: Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad. (2003) with Distinction  
Thesis Title: Studies on arsenic contamination in the ground water of North-24 Parganas region of West Bengal
Supervisor: Dr DD Pathak, Professor, Dept of Chemistry & Chemical Biology, IIT ISM Dhanbad 

M.Sc:  Govt. PG College Satna MP, APS University, Rewa, M.P (2001) Div I (1^st position in college)

B.Sc: Government Girls College, Satna MP, APS University, Rewa, M.P Div I

XII: Christ Jyoti Sr. Sec. School, Satna MP: Div I 

X: Christ Jyoti Sr. Sec. School, Satna MP: Div I

Professional Credentials at a glance:

 Number of International papers published: 69

 Number of National papers published:       04

 Book Chapters published: 19

 Current h index & Citations: Google scholar: 33 & 4793/ Scopus:  32 & 3951

Students Guided:

PhD projects : Awarded:12 ( As Guide: 7; As Co-guide:5); Ongoing Ph D Scholars: 6

Postdoctoral candidates: Completed: 2; Ongoing: 5

M.Tech projects: Awarded: 1

M.Sc projects: Awarded: 16

UG Minor projects: 5

Work Experience: Institute: Birla Institute of Technology Mesra Ranchi

• As Professor & Head, Department of Chemistry 2.9.24 till date
• As Associate Professor & Head in Department of Chemistry, 1.1.24 till date
• As Associate Professor 27.12.19 to 1.9.24
• As Assistant professor 1.3.2010 till 26.12.2019

                            In AGP 8000 from 1.4.18 to 26.12.19

                            In AGP 7000 from 1.4.13- 31.3.2018

                            In AGP 6000 from 1.3.2010-31.3.2013

Teaching courses on Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Analytical Techniques, Polymer Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Monitoring and Control, Advanced Analytical Techniques, Organometallic Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry at UG and PG Level. (Involved actively in course formulation of all these courses in NEP/ CBCS as well as previous non CBCS pattern, moderation, preparation of course material, question papers etc in consultation with other faculty members)

Teaching courses to B.Tech Students, IMSc, M.Sc, Pre PhD students

Research Projects and Institute related projects, PG and UG level dissertational work.

Actively organized workshops, seminars, conferences at National and International level for disseminating knowledge and resource sharing for all stake holders

Biomaterials and Material Research, Metal organic frameworks, Water remediation, Nutrient and drug release, adhesives, Engineering materials

2026

69. De, Asmita; Choudhary, Munmun; K.R, Dhanya; Raghavan, Prasanth; Thakur, Vijay Kumar; Mishra, Sumit, Dual-Responsive Flower-Like Luminescent Zinc (II) MOF for Visual Detection of Nitroaromatics and Antibiotics in Aqueous Medium: Experimental and Theoretical Perspectives, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, ACS, Accepted , IF: 4.1

68. Munmun Choudhary, Sumit Mishra*, Adsorptive Removal of Anionic Dyes Using Magnetic Hydrogel Based on Almond Gum-Grafted-Poly (Acrylamide) Crosslinked N, N’-Methylene Bis Acrylamide: Kinetics, Isotherm, and Thermodynamic Insights, International Journal of biological Macromolecules, Accepted, I.F: 8.7

67. Asmita De, Sumit Mishra*,  Flaxseed mucilage-grafted HEMA/silica hybrid composite: A sustainable flocculant for mining and industrial effluents, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Volume 209, 2026, 108637, ISSN 0957-5820,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2026.1086372026 I.F:7.9

2025

66. Nipun Tirkey, Tanisha Bhoutika, Smita Singh, Gautam Sen, Sumit Mishra, Synthesis of casein-grafted-poly(sodium acrylate) from waste milk: A sustainable adhesive for wood binding, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, Volume 146, 2026, 104251, ISSN 0143-7496, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2025.104251  I.F: 4.0

65. Nisha Kumari, Vijit Chaturvedi, Sumit Mishra, A comprehensive review on multifunctional adhesives/bio adhesives and its applications, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, Volume 140, 2025, 103987, ISSN 0143-7496, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2025.103987 I.F: 4.0

64. Asmita De, Sumit Mishra, Rod-shaped copper-based metal-organic framework: An efficient UV-activated photocatalyst for Congo Red degradation, Colloids and Surfaces C: Environmental Aspects, Volume 3, 2025, 100080,ISSN 2949-7590, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsuc.2025.100080 I.F: Yet to come

63. Choudhary, M., De, A. & Mishra, S. Cellulose and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs): synergistic strategies for developing high-performance cellulose/MOFs composites. Cellulose 32, 6891–6933 (2025).  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-025-06659-9 I.F: 4.6

62. Asmita De, Vishal Singh, Joydeep Dhar, Sumit Mishra, Zn (II) based fluorescent metal-organic framework as a 'turn-off' sensor for Al3+ and Fe3+ ions in aqueous solution: Synthesis, DFT calculations and Hirshfeld surface analysis, Journal of Molecular Structure, Volume 1329, 2025, 141426, ISSN 0022-2860,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2025.141426. I.F 4.9

2024

61. Adya Jha, Sumit Mishra*, Exploring the potential of waste biomass-derived pectin and its functionalized derivatives for water treatment, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024, 133613, ISSN 0141-8130, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133613. I.F: 8.7

60. Sunanda Roy, Barnali Dasgupta Ghosh, Sumit Mishra, Kheng Lim Goh, Jaehwan Kim, Customized Extrusion Nozzle Assisted Robust Nylon 6/MWCNT Nanocomposite Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Advanced Smart Wearables, Chemical Engineering Journal, Volume 493, 2024, 152598, ISSN 1385-8947, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.152598. I.F: 12.5

59. Munmun Choudhary, Sumit Mishra*, Silica functionalized almond gum derivatives for integrated flocculation cycles for natural and synthetic water systems, Journal of Polymer and Environment, 32, 2863–2883 (2024)  I.F: 5.6

58. De, A., Mishra, S*. Synthesis of fenugreek gum-based metal–organic framework (FG/Zr-AIPA MOF) composite beads for sequestration of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-17, (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-33315-9   

2023

57. Nisha Kumari, Sumit Mishra*, Development of water insoluble adhesive by modification of Moringa oleifera gum by microwave based grafting of polyacrylamide,

International Journal of Adhesives and Adhesion, In Press I.F: 4

56. Kumari N, Kumari N, Mishra S*. Potential Impact of COVID-19 on Female Reproductive Health. JBRA Assist Reprod. 2023 Mar 30;27(1):92-96. I.F: 1.9 doi: 10.5935/1518-0557.20220019

55. Mandal, G., Mishra S*., A review on emerging micro and nanoplastic pollutants, heavy metals and their remediation techniques. Nanofabrication, 8, I.F: 1.2 https://doi.org/10.37819/nanofab.008.302

2022

54. Nisha Kumari, Sumit Mishra*, Synthesis, characterization and flocculation efficiency of grafted Moringa gum based derivatives, Carbohydrate Polymers, 2022, 281, 119079 I.F 13.2 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.119079

53. Arti Mahto, Sumit Mishra*, The removal of textile industrial Dye-RB-19 using Guar gum-based adsorbent with thermodynamic and kinetic evaluation parameters, Polymer Bulletin, 2022,1-26 , IF 4.2 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-021-03663-4

52. Bharti, S., Mishra*, S.Development of oatmeal-based novel superabsorbent and moisture-retaining hydrogels: metal ion and dye removal applications

Polymer Bulletin, 2022, 79 (10), 8967-8986, IF 4.2 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-021-03923-3

2021

51.Arti Mahto, Sumit Mishra*, Guar Gum Grafted Itaconic Acid: A Solution for Different Waste Water Treatment, Journal of Polymers and the Environment,  2021, 29(11), 3525–3538 IF 5.6  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-021-02125-2

50. Ch Jamkhokai Mate, Sumit Mishra*, P.K Srivastava,Design of pH sensitive low-cost adsorbent from the exudate of Lannea coromandelica (Houtt) for remediation of Malachite Green dye from aqueous solution, Polymer Bulletin, 2021, 78(7), pp. 3459–3487       IF 4.1 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-020-03263-8

49. Nandkishore Thombare, Sumit Mishra, Reshma Shinde, M. Z. Siddiqui, Usha Jha, Guar gum based hydrogel as controlled micronutrient delivery system: Mechanism and kinetics of boron release for agricultural applications, Biopolymers, 2021, 112(3), e23418 IF 2.9 https://doi.org/10.1002/bip.23418

2020

48. Ch. Jamkhokai Mate, Sumit Mishra*, Synthesis of borax cross-linked Jhingan gum hydrogel for remediation of Remazol Brilliant Blue R (RBBR) dye from water: Adsorption isotherm, kinetic, thermodynamic and biodegradation studies, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 151, 2020, 677-690 IF 8.7

47. C.J., Mishra, S*. Exploring the Potential of Moi Gum for Diverse Applications: A Review. Journal of Polymers and the Environment 28(6), 1579–1591 (2020). IF 5.6

46. Ch Jamkhokai Mate, Sumit Mishra*, PK Srivastava, In vitro release kinetics of graft matrices from Lannea Coromandelica (Houtt) gum for treatment of colonic diseases by 5- ASA, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules149 (2020) 908–920    IF 8.7

4 Ch Jamkhokai Mate, Sumit Mishra*, PK Srivastava, Design of low-cost Jhingan gum based flocculant for remediation of waste water: Flocculation and biodegradation studies, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Accepted, Springer, In Press, 1.1.2020  https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-019-02587-x IF 2.86

2019

44. Priti Rani, Pinki Pal, Jay Prakash Panday, Sumit Mishra, Gautam Sen, Alginic Acid Derivatives: Synthesis, Characterization and Application in Wastewater Treatment, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, Volume 27, Issue 12, pp 2769–2783 2019, Springer doi.org/10.1007/s10924-019-01553-5  IF 5.6

43. Sumit Mishra*, Koustav Kundu, Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Polyacrylamide grafted Fenugreek gum (FG-g-PAM) as Flocculant: Microwave Vs Thermal synthesis Approach,  International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 149, 792-808, 2019.   IF 8.7

42. Arti Mahto, Sumit Mishra*, Design, Development and validation of guar gum based pH sensitive drug delivery carrier via graft copolymerization reaction using microwave irradiation, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Volume 138, 278-291, 2019.   IF 8.7

41. Pinki Pal, Srikant Kumar Singh, Sumit Mishra, Jay Prakash Pandey, Gautam Sen, Gum ghatti based hydrogel: Microwave synthesis, characterization, 5-Fluorouracil encapsulation and ‘in vitro’ drug release evaluation, Carbohydrate Polymers, Volume 222, 2019, 114979. I.F 13.2

 40. Bharti, S., Mishra S., Controlled drug release behavior of 5-aminosalicylic acid using polyacrylamide grafted oatmeal (OAT-g-PAM): a pH-sensitive drug carrier, Polymer Bulletin 76, 2, 813-824 (2019) ISSN: 0170-0839 (Publisher: Springer) IF 4.1

2018

39. Grandhe Usha Rani, Ananda Kumar Konreddy, Sumit Mishra, Novel hybrid biosorbents of agar: Swelling behaviour, heavy metal ions and dye removal efficacies,  International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 117, 902–910, (2018). ISSN: 0141-8130 (print);  1879-0003 (web) (Publisher: Elsevier). IF 8.7

38. Nandkishore Thombare, Sumit Mishra, M.Z. Siddiqui, Usha Jha, Deodhari Singh, Gopal R. Mahajan, Design and development of guar gum based novel, superabsorbent and moisture retaining hydrogels for agricultural applications Carbohydrate Polymers185, 169–178, (2018) ISSN: 0144-8617 I.F 13.2  (Publisher: Elsevier).

    2017

37. Dey, K.P, Sumit Mishra* Gautam Sen, Synthesis and characterization of polymethylmethacrylate grafted barley for treatment of industrial and municipal wastewater, Journal of Water Process Engineering, vol 18, pp 113-125, 2017. IF 6.6 (Publisher: Elsevier)

36. Nandkishore Thombare, Usha Jha, Sumit Mishra, M.Z. Siddiqui, Borax cross-linked guar gum hydrogels as potential adsorbents for water purification, Carbohydrate Polymers, Volume 168, 15 July 2017, Pages 274–281 I.F 13.2  (Publisher: Elsevier)

35. Dey, K.P., Mishra*, S.,Chandra, N. Colon targeted drug release studies of 5-ASA using a novel pH sensitive polyacrylic acid grafted barley, Polymer Bulletin, August 2017, Volume 74, Issue 8, pp 3431–3453 IF 4.1 (Publisher:  Springer).

34. K.P.Dey, S.Mishra*. Application of polyacrylamide grafted barley as promising drug formulating agents. Advanced Materials Proceedings. 2017, 2(5), 329-336 (Publisher:  VBRI Press)

2016

33. Nandkishore Thombare, Usha Jha, Sumit Mishra, M.Z. Siddiqui, Guar gum as a promising starting material for diverse applications: A review, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Volume 88, July 2016, Pages 361-372, ISSN 0141-8130, (Publisher: Elsevier)   IF 8.7

32. Bharti, S., Mishra, S. Synthesis, characterization and application of polymethyl methacrylate grafted oatmeal: A potential flocculant for wastewater treatment (2016) International Journal of Environmental Research, 10 (1), pp. 169-178. Publisher: University of Tehran IF 2.007

2015

31. Bharti, S., Mishra, S., Narendra, L.V.Comparative Studies on the High Performance Flocculating Agent of Novel Polyacrylamide grafted Oatmeal (2015) Advances in Polymer Technology, 35 (2), art. no. 21540(1-18) (Publisher: Wiley).  IF 2.663

30.Bharti, S., Mishra, S., Narendra, L.V., Balaraju, T., Balraju, K. Ceric ion-induced synthesis of polymethyl methacrylate-grafted oatmeal: its characterizations and applications (2015) Desalination and Water Treatment, 57 (27), pp. 12777-12792.  (Publisher: Taylor and Francis). IF 3.4

29. Bharti, S.,Mishra, S.,Dey, K.P Synthesis and Characterization of Novel OAT-g-PMMA Matrices: Its Application in Controlled and Colonic Drug Delivery,  Advances in Polymer Technology DOI: 10.1002/adv.21628, 21628(1-11) 2015 IF 2.663 (Publisher: Wiley).

28. Jha, R., Jha, U., Dey, R.K., Mishra, S., Swain, S.K., “Fluoride sorption by zirconium (IV) loaded carboxylated orange peel” Desalination and Water Treatment, Vol.53, Issue 8, pp 2144-2157 (2015) (Publisher: Taylor and Francis). IF 3.4

2014

27. Rani, G.U., Dey, K.P., Bharti, S., Mishra, S., “Controlled drug release of 5-amino salicylic acid by poly(2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate) grafted agar” Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering, 8(4), 465–470 ((2014) IF 4.2 (Publisher:  Springer).

26. Sen, G., Mishra, S*., Prasad Dey, K., Bharti, S., “Synthesis, characterization and application of novel polyacrylamide-grafted barley” Journal of Applied Polymer Science

(131(22), 2014,41046(1-9). (2014) IF 3.1 (Publisher: Wiley).

25. D Mahto, Priti rani, Sumit Mishra, Gautam Sen, Microwave assisted synthesis of polyacrylamide grafted soya peptone and its application as water soluble adhesive, Industrial Crops and Products, Vol. 58, pp 251-258 (2014). IF 6.4  (Publisher: Elsevier).

24. G.Usha Rani, Ananda Kumar Konreddy, Sumit Mishra*, Gautam Sen; Synthesis and applications of polyacrylamide grafted agar as a matrix for controlled release of 5-ASA, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 65, pp 375-382(2014).   IF 8.7 (Publisher: Elsevier).

23. Sumit Mishra, Sweta Sinha, Kartick Prasad Dey, Gautam Sen; Synthesis characterizations and applications of polymethylmethacrylate grafted psyllium as flocculant, Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol. 99, pp. 462-468 (2014). I.F 13.2 (Publisher: Elsevier).

22. Rahul Rahul, Usha Jha,  Gautam Sen, Sumit Mishra; Carboxymethyl Inulin: A novel flocculant for wastewater treatment, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 63, pp. 1-7 (2014).    IF 8.7 (Publisher: Elsevier).

21. Rahul Rahul, Usha Jha,  Gautam Sen, Sumit Mishra; A novel polymeric flocculant based on  polyacrylamide grafted Inulin: Aqueous Microwave assisted synthesis, Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol. 99, pp. 11-21 (2014). I.F 13.2 (Publisher: Elsevier).

20. Chiranjib Banerjee, Sandipta Ghosh, Gautam Sen, Sumit Mishra, Pratyoosh Shukla, Rajib Bandopadhyay; Study of algal biomass harvesting through cationic cassia gum, a natural plant based biopolymer, Bioresource Technology, Vol. 151, pp. 6-11(2014). IF 8.2 (Publisher: Elsevier).

2013

19. Chiranjib Banerjee, Sandipta Ghosh, Gautam Sen, Sumit Mishra, Pratyoosh Shukla, Rajib Bandopadhyay; Study of algal biomass harvesting using cationic guar gum from the natural plant source as flocculant, Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol 92, 675-681(2013) I.F 13.2

18. Sweta Sinha, Sumit Mishra, Gautam Sen; Microwave initiated synthesis of polyacrylamide grafted Casein (CAS-g-PAM) - its application as flocculant, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 60 , pp. 141-147 (2013).   IF 8.7 (Publisher: Elsevier).7

17. Priti Rani, Sumit Mishra*, Gautam Sen; Microwave based synthesis of poly methyl methacrylate grafted sodium alginate: its application as flocculant, Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol. 91, pp.686-692 (2013). I.F 13.2 (Publisher: Elsevier).

16. Gautam Sen, G. Usha Rani, Sumit Mishra*; Microwave assisted synthesis of Poly 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate grafted Agar(Ag-g-P(HEMA)) and its application as flocculant for wastewater treatment,  Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering, Vol. 7, pp. 312-321 (2013). ). IF 4.204 (Publisher:  Springer).

15. G.Usha Rani, Sumit Mishra*, Gopal Pathak, Usha Jha, Gautam Sen; Synthesis and  applications of (2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate) grafted agar: A microwave based approach, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 61, pp. 276-284  (2013)  IF 8.7 (Publisher: Elsevier)

14. Srijita Bharti, Sumit Mishra, Gautam Sen, Ceric ion initiated synthesis of polyacrylamide grafted oatmeal: Its application as flocculant for wastewater treatment, Carbohydrate Polymers , Vol. 93 (2),528-536,(2013) I.F 13.2 (Publisher: Elsevier)

2012

13. G.Usha Rani, Sumit Mishra, Gautam Sen, Usha Jha; Polyacrylamide grafted agar: synthesis and applications of conventional and microwave Assisted technique, Carbohydrate  Polymers, Vol. 90,  2, 784-791 (2012). I.F 13.2 ( Publisher: Elsevier)

12. Chiranjib Banerjee, Pratibha Gupta, Sumit Mishra, Gautam Sen, Pratyoosh Shukla,Rajib Bandopadhyay, “Study of polyacrylamide grafted starch based algal flocculation towards applications in algal biomass harvesting”, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 51, pp 456-461. (2012) ).   IF 8.7 (Publisher: Elsevier)

11 . Priti Rani, Gautam Sen, Sumit Mishra, Usha Jha, “ Microwave assisted synthesis of polyacrylamide grafted gum ghatti and its application as flocculant”, Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol. 89, pp 275-281 (2012). ( Publisher: Elsevier) I.F 13.2

10. Gautam Sen, Sumit Mishra*, G. Usha Rani, Priti Rani, Rajesh Prasad, “Microwave initiated synthesis of polyacrylamide grafted Psyllium and its application as a flocculant”,  International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 50,  pp 369–37 5(2012). ).   IF 8.7 ( Publisher: Elsevier)

9. Sumit Mishra, G. Usha Rani, Gautam Sen, “Microwave initiated synthesis and application of polyacrylic acid grafted carboxymethyl cellulose”, Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol. 87,  pp 2255-2262 (2012). I.F 13.2 (Publisher: Elsevier)

2011

8. Sumit Mishra, Gautam Sen , G. Usha Rani, Sweta Sinha,“Microwave assisted synthesis of polyacrylamide grafted agar (Ag-g-PAM) and its application as flocculant for wastewater treatment”, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 49 pp 591-598, (2011). ).   IF 8.7 (Publisher: Elsevier)

7. Sumit Mishra and Gautam Sen, “Microwave initiated synthesis of polymethyl methacrylate  grafted Guar (GG-g-PMMA),Characterizations and Applications, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,  Vol. 48, pp 688-694, (2011) ).   IF 8.7 (Publisher: Elsevier)

6. Sumit Mishra,  Ankita Mukul, Gautam Sen, Usha Jha, “Microwave assisted synthesis of polyacrylamide grafted starch (St-g-PAM) and its applicability as flocculent for water treatment”, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,  Vol.48, pp 106-111, (2011) ).   IF 8.7 (Publisher: Elsevier)

2010 & Earlier:

5.Gautam Sen, Sumit Mishra, U.Jha, Sagar Pal, “Microwave initiated synthesis of polyacrylamide grafted guar gum (GG-g-PAM) – characterizations and application as matrix for controlled release of 5-amino salicylic acid” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 47, pp 164-170, (2010). ).   IF 8.7  (Publisher: Elsevier)

4. Sagar Pal, G. Sen, S. Mishra, R. K. Dey, U. Jha, “ Carboxymethyl Tamarind:  synthesis, characterization and its application as novel drug - delivery agent”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science  Vol. 110, pp 392-400 (2008). IF 3.1 (Publisher: Wiley)

3. Sumit Mishra and Gurdeep Singh, “A Study on Particle Size Distribution Profile of Coal Combustion Residues from Thermal Power Plants of India”, Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry, (2010), 3, 2, 386-388. (Publisher: AJRC Press)

2. Gurdeep Singh, Sumit Mishra and Neeraj Kumar Sharma, “Leaching Characteristics  of selected Indian Coal Combustion Residues and its environmental implications”, Journal of Indian Chemical Society, 89 (2012) 1491-1498. IF 3.4 (Publisher: Indian Chemical Society)

1. Sumit Mishra, Gurdeep Singh, Usha Jha and Swastika Ganguly, “Long term Leaching Studies of Coal Combustion Residues from  Balco Captive Power Plant, Korba”, Journal of Indian Chemical Society, 85, (2008), 429-433. IF 3.4 (Publisher: Indian Chemical Society)

Life Member:

• Executive Committee member, Asian Polymer Association
•   Indian Society for Chemists and Biologists 
•  Indian Council of Chemists
•  ICAR society –SANRAG: (Society for Advancement of Natural resins and Gums) 

Extra Mural Grants: Amount 3,09,26,787 Rs, Pedagogy project: 10 lacs

9. Collaborative Research cum Consultancy project, Synthesis and characterization of cellulose based hydrogels, aerogels and foams for advanced applications, 61.56 lacs Duration: 2025  to 2029

8. Collaborative Research cum Consultancy project, “Synthesis and characterization of sustainable hydrogels, aerogels and foams for advanced applications, 1.39 Cr Duration: 2025 onwards (extended upto 2028)

7. Principal Investigator of SERB (Science & Engineering Board) project under CRG (Core research grant) scheme “Metal organic frameworks and sequential electrocoagulation for remediation of mining effluents”, Rs 25,01,400 SERB grant no.: CRG/2021/007402,  2022-2025

6. Principal Investigator of SERB SIRE Fellowship for visit to SRUC, UK, “Synthesis of biobased and multifunctional adhesive hydrogels for environmental and biomedical applications”, 2022, Rs 17,77,195 SERB SIRE grant no. SIR/2022/000519

5. Program coordinator “Advanced Instrumental Techniques in Chemistry and Material Sciences (AITCMS22)” under DST-STUTI Programme of IIT(ISM) Dhanbad at Department of Chemistry, BIT Mesra, Ranchi. Rs 8,83,500 Project No:DST grant no. (STUTI)(316)2021-2022/865/CHEMISTRY (IIT Dhanbad)

4. Principal Investigator of “Synthesis and characterization of thermo sensitive nano composites based modified agar and its applications”, Jharkhand Council of Science and Technology, 2017 (Sanctioned), Rs 5,00,000 JCST Sanction no. VP/Code 92/2016-24 dated 25.2.2017

3. Principal Investigator of AICTE project under RPS scheme, “Microwave Based Synthesis of Poly-2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate/Cinnamic acid grafted guar and its applications” Rs 14,11,765.AICTE grant no.:8-207/RIFD/RPS/POLICY-1/2014-15 (project completed). 2015-18 Institute Code: 06040

2. Principal Investigator of DST Fast Track project “Microwave Based Synthesis of Graft copolymers of   Barley, its Characterizations and Applications” (27,92, 389 Rs) DST grant no.: GOI 08/12-09141(project completed). 2012-2015 June

1. Principal Investigator of UGC major project “ Microwave assisted synthesis of polyacrylamide grafted  agar (Ag-g-PAM), characterizations and applications as flocculant for waste water treatment”(9,44,538 Rs)  UGC grant no: F.No 39.800/2010(SR) (project completed). 2011-14

Pedagogy projects:

1. As Co-coordinator in Course preparation of Environmental Science under NMEICT project, Govt. of India. (10,00,000 INR)

Additional Projects (as Co-PI): 1.42 Cr

1. As Co-PI of DST SPARC Project Integrating Structural, Computational, and Chemical Approaches to Develop Anti-Obesity Therapeutics from Pongamol: Formulation and Pharmacological Evaluation in Rodent and Zebrafish Models, PI: Dr Ashoke Sharon, 93.97 Lacs, 2026-2028
2. As Co-PI of ANRF Project Development of an antiviral drug candiddate from the identified patented lead compund based on pyridine analogs, PI: Dr Ashoke Sharon, 48 Lacs approx, 2026-2029

Departmental Project: 2.5 Cr

1. PI of DST FIST Phase II project, Facility for material characterization with Solid state NMR & BET analyser, 2.5 Cr

Book Chapters with International Publishers:

1. Mishra, S., Choudhary, M. (2025). Recent Updates of Eco-Friendly Heavy Metal Reduction Methods. In: Singh, V., Mishra, V., Rai, S.N., Shah, M.P. (eds) Heavy Metal Contamination in Wastewater and Its Bioremediation by Microbial-Based Approaches. Advances in Wastewater Research. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-7878-5_12

2. Mishra, S., Srivastava, M. (2025). Impacts of Industrialization on Biosphere Integrity: Heavy Metal Contamination Threats to Water Resources and Ecosystem. In: Singh, V., Mishra, V., Rai, S.N., Shah, M.P. (eds) Heavy Metal Contamination in Wastewater and Its Bioremediation by Microbial-Based Approaches. Advances in Wastewater Research. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-7878-5_2

3. Mishra, S., Jha, A., Graphene oxide-based nanocomposite hydrogels for biosensor applications , Functional Nanocomposite Hydrogels: Synthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications, 2023, pp. 149–180 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B978032399638900006X

4. Sumit Mishra, Nisha Kumari, Arti Mahto, Chapter 7:“Guargum based biomaterials in delivery of therapeutics” Book title: Polysaccharide-based biomaterials: Delivery of Therapeutics Biomedical Applications, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1039/9781839166235-00202

5. Mishra, S., Mate, C., Thombare, N. “Chemistry, Biological Activities and Uses of Moi Gum”  Reference Series in Phytochemistry. Gums, Resins and Latexes of Plant Origin, Accepted, Chapter 8, In Press, Springer, 2021 https://link.springer.com/referencework/10.1007/978-3-030-91378-6

6. Sumit Mishra and Nisha Kumari, Nanocellulose based hydrogels and their applications, Chapter 21, Cellulose Nanoparticles: Chemistry and Fundamentals Edited by Vijay Kumar Thakur, Elisabete Frollini and Janet Scott The Royal Society of Chemistry 2021 ISBN no. 978-1-78801-793-0 https://books.rsc.org/books/edited-volume/1952/chapter-abstract/2594422/Nanocellulose-based-Hydrogels-and-Their?redirectedFrom=fulltext

7. Priti Rani, Pinki Pal, Sumit Mishra, J.P. Pandey, Gautam Sen, “Grafted Cinnamic acid: A novel material for sugarcane juice clarification” Book Chapter: 13: Research Methodology in Food Sciences Integrated Theory and Practice, Publisher: CRC publisher, Editors: C. O. Mohan, Elizabeth Carvajal-Millan, C. N. Ravishankar Hard copy: 9781771886246 Ebook:9781315114354 2018 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.1201/9781315114354/research-methodology-food-sciences-mohan-elizabeth-carvajal-millan-ravishankar

8. Kartick Prasad Dey, Sumit Mishra, “Modification of Barley by Binary Acrylic Monomers and its Applications”. Chapter 7 in Agricultural Research Updates. Volume 13. Editors: Prathamesh Gorawala &  Srushti Mandhatri. 2016, Pages: 133-174, Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, ISBN: 978-1-63485-663-8 (2016) https://novapublishers.com/shop/agricultural-research-updates-volume-13/

9. Sumit Mishra, Nandkishore Thombare, Mohd Ali & Saurabh Swami,"Applications of Biopolymeric Gels in Agricultural Sector". Book:  Chapter 8, Polymer Gels: Perspectives & Applications, Springer 185-228, 2018  DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-6080-9_8, Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-10-6079-3 Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-5563-9 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-10-6080-9_8

10. Sumit Mishra, Priti Rani, Gautam Sen, Kartick prasad Dey," Preparation, Properties and applications of Hydrogels: A Review", Book: Chapter 6, Hydrogels: Recent Advances Springer Singapore, 145-173. 2018; DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-6077-9_6, Print ISBN 978-981-10-6076-2, Online ISBN https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-10-6077-9_6

11. Sumit Mishra, Gautam Sen, G.Usha Rani, Kartick Prasad Dey, “Synthesis and Applications of grafted Carboxy methyl cellulose: A Review” (Chapter 21: Book: Cellulose-Based Graft Copolymers Structure and Chemistry; Edited by Vijay Kumar Thakur), Pages 475–496.  CRC Press 2015, Print ISBN: 978-1-4822-4246-1, eBook ISBN: 978-1-4822-4248-5. DOI: 10.1201/b18390-22 Publisher: Taylor & Francis. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.1201/b18390/cellulose-based-graft-copolymers-vijay-kumar-thakur

12. Sweta Sinha, Gautam Sen, Sumit Mishra. “Microwave assisted synthesis of polyacrylamide grafted casein (CAS-g-PAM) as an effective flocculant for wastewater treatment” (Chapter 10) -Advanced Polymeric Materials, Editors: Sabu Thomas, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Maciej Jaroszewski and Josmine p. (2015) ISBN: 978-177-188-0961. Publisher: Apple Academic Press https://www.routledge.com/Advanced-Polymeric-Materials-From-Macro--to-Nano-Length-Scales/Thomas-Kalarikkal-Jaroszewski-Jose/p/book/9781774633724

13. Sumit Mishra, Gautam Sen, G.Usha Rani, “Microwave Irradiated Synthesis of Agar Based Graft copolymers: Analytical Evidences, Biomedical and Environmental Applications” (Chapter 03: Book: Surface modification of Biopolymers, Edited by Vijay Kumar Thakur, Amar Singh Singha), Pages 45-83. ISBN 978-1-118-66955-6 (2015) Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, USA https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/9781119044901.ch3

14. Sumit Mishra, Kartick Prasad Dey, Srijita Bharti, “Eco-friendly Grafted Polysaccharides for Pharmaceutical Formulation: Structure and Chemistry” (Chapter 15: Book: Handbook of Polymers for Pharmaceutical Technologies, Volume 1: Structure and Chemistry; Edited by Vijay Kumar Thakur, Manju Kumari Thakur), Pages 457-475. ISBN         978-1-119-04134-4 (2016) Publisher: Wiley Scrivener Publishing, USA https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/9781119041375.ch15

15. Sumit Mishra, Asmita De, Chapter 3.1: “Various sources of heavy metals contamination, including industrial activities, mining, agriculture, and urbanization", Distribution of heavy metals contamination in the Environment: Health impacts and potential remediation approaches” CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, USA, eBook 9781032685793 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.1201/9781032685793/heavy-metal-contamination-environment-veer-singh-ashish-kumar-vishal-mishra-sachchida-nand-rai

16. Sumit Mishra, Nipun Tirkey, Soumitra Mishra, Chapter 4.3: Chronic and acute health impacts, including neurological disorders, development abnormalities, carcinogenicity, and organ damage, Distribution of heavy metals contamination in the Environment: Health impacts and potential remediation approaches” CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, USA, eBook 9781032685793 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.1201/9781032685793/heavy-metal-contamination-environment-veer-singh-ashish-kumar-vishal-mishra-sachchida-nand-rai

17. V Naiker, P Sreeram, A anchiyoda, SP Sasidharan, Sumit Mishra, Alexandru Vald, P Raghavan, MS Manju, Chapter 23: Carbon foams derived from thermosetting polymers: Preparation, Properties and applications, Handbook of thermosetting foams, aerogels and hydrogels: From fundamentals to advanced applications,  2024, pp. 553–581 Edited by Prasanth Raghavan, M.S Sreekala, L Ravindran & Ankitha Menon, Elsevier. eBook: ISBN: 9780323994538 https://shop.elsevier.com/books/handbook-of-thermosetting-foams-aerogels-and-hydrogels/raghavan/978-0-323-99452-1

18. P Sreeram, V Naiker, DA David, J Thomas, SP Sasidharan, MS Manju, Sumit Mishra, A Pullachiyodan & Prasanth Raghavan, Chapter 24: Carbon foams derived from phenol and melamine formaldehyde thermosetting polymers: Preparation, Properties and applications, Handbook of thermosetting foams, aerogels and hydrogels: From fundamentals to advanced applications, 2024, pp. 583–602 Edited by Prasanth Raghavan, M.S Sreekala, L Ravindran & Ankitha Menon, Elsevier. eBook: ISBN: 9780323994538 https://shop.elsevier.com/books/handbook-of-thermosetting-foams-aerogels-and-hydrogels/raghavan/978-0-323-99452-1

19. P Sreeram, V Naiker, DA David, SP Sasidharan, F Mampulliyalil, Alexandru Vald, MS Manju, Sumit Mishra, A Pullachiyodan & Prasanth Raghavan, Chapter 25: Carbon foams derived from thermosetting epoxy, polyimides and cellulosic polymers: Environmental and electrical or electrochemical applications, Handbook of thermosetting foams, aerogels and hydrogels: From fundamentals to advanced applications, 2024, pp. 553–581 Edited by Prasanth Raghavan, M.S Sreekala, L Ravindran & Ankitha Menon, Elsevier. 2024, pp. 603–630 eBook: ISBN: 9780323994538 https://shop.elsevier.com/books/handbook-of-thermosetting-foams-aerogels-and-hydrogels/raghavan/978-0-323-99452-1

1. A biopolymer-based hydrophobic adhesive and method of synthesis thereof

     Applicant: Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi

    Inventors: Sumit Mishra, Nisha Kumari; Status: filed, Application no. 202431002972

2.  Synthesis of novel Zn based fluroscent MOF by self assembly

     Applicant: Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi

     Inventors: Sumit Mishra, Asmita De, Status: Applied

3. Lightweight biopolymer-based Co-MOF aerogel composite for environmental remediation.

     Applicant: Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi

     Inventors: Sumit Mishra, Munmun Choudhary, Asmita De, Srinath Das; Status: Applied

1. Member, Programme Advisory Group (PAG) Committee of DST- sponsored Technology Enabling Centre (TEC) established at PDEU

2.  Editorial Advisory Board (IAB) member:

 i. Biomaterials & Polymers Horizon, Eurasia Publishing 

 https://eaapublishing.org/journals/index.php/bph/about/editorialTeam

ii. Nanofabrication

https://www.degruyter.com/journal/key/nanofab/html