Dr. Nandkishore Thombare
Senior Scientist
Discipline : Agricultural Chemicals

ERP No. 014198
Ph: 7352666687
nandkishor.sudhakar@icar.gov.in

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Field of Specialization:

  • Biopolymers
  • Polymer chemistry
  • Natural gum based hydrogels
  • Environmental chemistry
  • Secondary agricultural processing

Ph.D : Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi (2014-17)

M.Sc. : Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi (2008-2010)

B.Sc. Agriculture : Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (2004-2008)

  1. Thombare N, Mahto A, Singh D, Chowdhury AR, & Ansari MF. (2023). Comparative FTIR Characterization of Various Natural Gums: A Criterion for Their Identification. Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 31: 3372–3380.
  2. Thombare N, Kumari U, Sakare P, Chowdhury AR, Lohot VD and Prasad N (2023). Indigenous technical knowledge on the medicinal uses of natural resins and gums in India. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 22 (2): 340-349.
  3. Thombare N, Kumar S, Kumari U, Sakare P, Yogi RK, Prasad N, Sharma KK. (2022) Shellac as a multifunctional biopolymer: A review on properties, applications and future potential. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 215: 203–223.
  4. Thombare N, Mishra S, Shinde R, Siddiqui MZ, Jha U (2021) Guar gum based hydrogel as controlled micronutrient delivery system: Mechanism and kinetics of boron release for agricultural applications. Biopolymers. 112(3) e23418.
  5. Thombare N, Mishra S, Siddiqui MZ, Jha Usha, Singh D, Mahajan GR. (2018) Design and development of guar gum based novel, superabsorbent and moisture retaining hydrogels for agricultural applications. Carbohydrate Polymers. 185, 169–178.
  6. Thombare N, Jha U, Mishra S and Siddiqui MZ (2017) Borax cross-linked guar gum hydrogels as potential adsorbents for water purification. Carbohydrate Polymers. 168, 274–281.
  7. Thombare N, Jha U, Mishra S and Siddiqui MZ (2016) Guar gum as a promising starting material for diverse applications: A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 88, 361–372.
  8. Thombare N, Aggarwal N, Kumar R and Gopal M (2012) Synthesis of 2-furyl-4-arylidene-5(4H)-oxazolones as new potent antibacterial agents against phyto-pathogenic and nitrifying bacteria. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B. 47, 326–335.
  9. Thombare N, Srivastava S and Prasad M. (2017) Chronic Toxicity Assessment of Lac Dye as Potential Food Colorant. Trends in Biosciences. 10(2) 741-748.
  10. Thombare N, Mate CJ, Thamilarasi K, Chowdhury AR and Srivastava S (2018). Physico-chemical characterization and microbiological evaluation of gum ghatti as potential food additive. Multilogic in Science. viii (E), 316-319.

PATENTS FILED

  1. Thombare N, Srivastava S, Mohanasundaram A. and Sharma KK. (2021). Natural resin based novel nondrying adhesive: Preparation and application in insect trap. Indian Patent Office No. 202031019392, dated 06.05.2021.
  2. Kumar S ,  Thombare N,  Sharma A, Bagchi S, Sharma KK, Bhondekar AP. (2022). One-step method for the synthesis of reduced graphene oxide using plant based resin (ROSIN). Indian Patent Office No.:  202111050947 dated 07/11/2022.
  3. Thombare N, Sharma KK, Kar A, Kumar S, Bhondekar AP, Sharma A and Cherwoo L. (2023). A rapid process for the preparation of multipurpose conducting ink using natural rosin as a conductivity enhancer. Indian Patent Office No. 202331016762, dated. 13/03/2023.

International

  1. IPNI Scholar Award- 2017 for outstanding research in plant nutrient management offered by International Plant Nutrient Institute, USA, including certificate of honor and cash prize US $ 2000.

National

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru Award for P.G. outstanding doctoral thesis research in agricultural and allied sciences 2019 (for Natural Resource Management) including certificate of honor and cash prize of INR. 50,000.
  2. The Mosaic Company Foundation Award-2019, for Outstanding Doctoral Research in the Area of Plant Nutrition comprising gold medal, certificate and cash prize of INR 150000.
  3. Young Scientist Award from Society for Advancement of Natural Resins and Gums (SANRAG) during February, 2021.
  4. Distinguished Worker Award- 2022 in the Scientific Category, ICAR-Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums, Ranchi, on September 20, 2022.
  5. Distinguished Worker Award- 2018 in scientific category, ICAR-Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums, Ranchi on September 20, 2018.
  6. Outstanding Contribution in reviewing from the Elsevier journals such as (i) International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, (ii) Carbohydrate Polymers, (iii) Journal of advanced research, (iv) Polymer and (v) Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy.