Algal Bioenergy & Biorefinery
Microalgae cultivation, non-thermal cell disruption, lipid extraction protocols, phototrophic biomass recovery, and downstream biofuel synthesis.
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National Postdoctoral Fellow · IIT Bombay
Dr. Santosh
Kumar
Environmental Biotechnology & Bioelectrochemical Systems
Advancing photosynthetic microbial fuel cells, biological carbon capture, dark fermentation for clean biohydrogen, and integrated resource recovery from municipal and industrial wastewaters.
Dr. Santosh Kumar
National Postdoctoral Fellow · IIT Bombay
12+
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
8
Scholarly Book Chapters
2025–Now
ANRF National Postdoctoral Fellow
10+
National & International Awards
Research Frontiers
Core Research Pillars & Innovation
Pioneering clean energy, circular water recycling, biological CO₂ sequestration, and advanced bioelectrochemical systems at IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur.
Bioelectrochemical Systems (BES)
Photosynthetic microbial fuel cells (PMFCs), microbial electrolysis cells (MEC), and continuous up-flow constructed wetland-MFCs (CW-MFC).
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Wastewater & Resource Recovery
Remediation of recalcitrant hospital effluents, degradation of sulfamethoxazole antibiotics, heavy metal absorption, and closed-loop effluent polishing.
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Featured Publications & Journal Articles
Selected peer-reviewed articles published in leading environmental and chemical engineering journals. Click DOI to read or preview verified first-page scans.
Lead Author · 2025
Chemical Engineering Journal · IF ~13.3
Improvement of biohydrogen production from food waste via innovative integrated approach of dark fermentation, microbial electrolysis cell, and photo non-sulfur bacteria.
Chemical Engineering Journal, 512: 163023 (Elsevier)
Lead Author · 2024
Bioresource Technology · IF ~10.0
Heavy metals removal by algae and usage of activated metal-enriched biomass as cathode catalyst for improving performance of photosynthetic microbial fuel cell.
Bioresource Technology, 406: 131038 (Elsevier)
Lead Author · 2023
Journal of CO2 Utilization · IF ~7.5
Advanced biological and non-biological technologies for carbon sequestration, wastewater treatment, and concurrent valuable recovery: A review.
Journal of CO2 Utilization, 68: 102372 (Elsevier)
Nature Portfolio · 2024
Scientific Reports · IF ~4.6
Repurposing waste-iron electrocoagulated algal biomass as effective heterogenous (bio) electro-fenton catalyst for phthalate removal from wastewater.
Scientific Reports, 14: 23932 (Springer Nature)
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Chemical Engineering J.
Env. Sci. & Pollut. Res.
Biocatalysis & Agri.
Bioresource Tech. Rep.
Sust. Energy Tech.
Bioresource Technology
Scientific Reports
Biomass & Bioenergy
Bioresource Technology
J. CO2 Utilization
Wiley Book Volume
Elsevier Biorefinery
Elsevier Biotechnology
Springer Nature
IWA Publishing
Chemical Engineering J.
Env. Sci. & Pollut. Res.
Biocatalysis & Agri.
Bioresource Tech. Rep.
Sust. Energy Tech.
Bioresource Technology
Scientific Reports
Biomass & Bioenergy
Bioresource Technology
J. CO2 Utilization
Wiley Book Volume
Elsevier Biorefinery
Elsevier Biotechnology
Springer Nature
IWA Publishing
Academic Trajectory
IIT Pedigree & Landmark Milestones
2025 – PRESENT
IIT Bombay
National Postdoctoral Fellow (NPDF)
Principal Investigator of ANRF-funded NPDF project at the Environmental Science and Engineering Department (ESED). Next-gen BES & carbon capture.
2017 – 2024
IIT Kharagpur
Ph.D. & M.Tech (Bioenergy & Agri Biotech)
P. K. Sinha Centre for Bioenergy. Ph.D. under Prof. M. M. Ghangrekar investigating photosynthetic microbial fuel cells and wastewater bioenergy.
2011 – 2015
IIT Roorkee
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
Biotechnology Department. Rigorous foundational training in biochemical engineering, molecular biology, and bioprocess engineering.
Academic Milestones & Mentorship
Doctoral Convocation & Supervisor Moments
Memorable moments from IIT Kharagpur convocation day and doctoral mentorship milestones. Click any photograph to view in high resolution.
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Doctorate Convocation
IIT Kharagpur Convocation Day
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With Joint Supervisor
Doctoral Degree Presentation Ceremony
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With Ph.D. Supervisor
Book Gifted by Prof. M. M. Ghangrekar
Honors & Recognition
Awards & Conference Credentials
Verified credentials from international water associations, sustainability congresses, and research summits. Hover to pause, click to inspect in full resolution.
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International Conference · Essen, Germany
19th IWA Leading Edge
International Water Association (IWA) · 2024
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National Summit · IISc Bengaluru
IISc Sustainability Summit
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru · 2024
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⭐ Prestigious Academic Honor
Best Paper Presentation Award
Environmental Biotechnology Conference · 2023
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Oral Presentation Honor
Oral Presentation Award
3rd International Environmental Conference · 2023
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Poster Honor · IIT Kharagpur
3rd Place Poster Award
ICC Workshop, IIT Kharagpur · 2023
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International Bilateral Project
SPARC Indo-Belgium
IIT Kharagpur & Belgian Partner Institutes · 2020
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International Conference · Essen, Germany
19th IWA Leading Edge
International Water Association (IWA) · 2024
🔍 Full Certificate
National Summit · IISc Bengaluru
IISc Sustainability Summit
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru · 2024
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⭐ Prestigious Academic Honor
Best Paper Presentation Award
Environmental Biotechnology Conference · 2023
🔍 Full Certificate
Oral Presentation Honor
Oral Presentation Award
3rd International Environmental Conference · 2023
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Poster Honor · IIT Kharagpur
3rd Place Poster Award
ICC Workshop, IIT Kharagpur · 2023
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International Bilateral Project
SPARC Indo-Belgium
IIT Kharagpur & Belgian Partner Institutes · 2020
Collaborative Opportunities
Open to Research Collaborations & Academic Inquiries
Actively interested in joint grant proposals (SERB/ANRF/DBT/DST), interdisciplinary bioenergy partnerships, conference speaking, and mentoring motivated students.