Dr. Kundan Sharma
Govt. College Nagrota Bagwan (An affiliated college to the Himachal Pradesh University Shimla), India
Title: Temperature dependent Surface and Fluorescence studies of the Industrially important Ionic surfactants with biologically important Amino Acids
Abstract:
The surface tension and fluorescence measurements have been carried out to study the interactions present between cationic surfactant, dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide (DTAB) and anionic surfactant, sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) in aqueous solution, in presence and absence of additives (glutamine, histidine and methionine) at different composition and temperature. Critical micelle concentrations (CMCs) have been determined using surface tension measurement followed by Fluorescence measurement. In case of SDBS, the CMC value increases with rise in temperature while in case of DTAB, it shows a U-type behavior, meaning thereby, both hydrophobic and hydrophilic dehydration becomes prominent in case of DTAB while only hydrophilic dehydration plays decisive role for the micellization to take place in case of SDBS. Thermodynamic parameters of transfer, adsorption and micellization have also been evaluated and discussed in detail. Fluorescence probe study has been carried out to outline the results stated above. The CMC values calculated using pyrene as a fluorescent probe at room temperature resembles well with the micellar values determined using surface tension measurement.
Biography:
Dr. Kundan Sharma is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in physical chemistry, particularly related to surfactant solutions with amino acid and polymers and their application in pharmaceuticals and food industries. He has an extensive educational background, holding a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla and numerous accolades, including a selection in postdoctoral fellowship in Finland. His contributions to academia include several key publications in reputed journals, teaching experience across various institutions, and significant involvement in organizing and participating in national and international conferences.
Key Highlights:
Dr. Kundan Sharma holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla and has achieved multiple top ranks in his academic journey.
He is serving as the member Board of studies, Himachal Prdeash University for the framing of the curriculum of bachelor degree programme.
He has been awarded for his research and contributions, including the DST Young Scientist grant and gold medals for both M.Phil. and B.Sc. examinations.
As an Assistant Professor, he has taught at various institutions and currently works at the Govt. College Nagrota Bagwan.
Dr. Sharma has been active in conference organization and as a keynote speaker at international forums, demonstrating leadership and expertise in his field.
He has published 22 peer-reviewed articles in reputed journals, focusing on surfactant interactions and their thermodynamic properties.
He has written 3 books on Physical Chemistry and Basic analytical chemistry.
His research involves studying biochemically relevant compounds and their surfactant behavior using sophisticated experimental techniques.
Profoundly involved in professional development, Dr. Sharma completes various workshops and training programs relevant to education and research methodologies.