Academics

Bio

Dr. Malhari B Kulkarni is an Associate Professor with a highly accomplished background in Chemical and Polymer Engineering. He holds a B.E in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D in Polymer Engineering & Technology. He is currently involved in teaching both Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in Chemical and Polymer Engineering. Dr. Kulkarni's research is focused on the development of Sustainable Eco-friendly materials in the field of Chemical and Polymer Engineering. He is a Life Member of AICER (Associate, International Congress of Environmental Research), Indian Plastics Institute (PUN-231-LIF), and Asian Polymer Association (L-604).

Research Areas

Green Technology, Polymer Materials and Structure Property Relationship, Rheology of polymeric systems, Microwave Assisted Reactions, Natural Waste based Product Development

Publications

1. Studies on effect of titanate-coupling Agent (0.5, 1.5 and 2.5%) on the mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of fly ash-filled polypropylene composites”, M. B. Kulkarni and P.A.Mahanwar, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 29(03), 344-365, 2016.

2 . “Melt Rheological Studies of Polypropylene Filled with Coconut water Treated and Untreated Fly Ash”, S.Radhakrishnan, M.B.Kulkarni, Nikesh Samarth and PA Mahanwar, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 133(36), 43900, May 2016.

3. “Effect of fumed silica on properties and morphology of polybenzoxazine/epoxy composites”, Hussein abed, Aymen hadi Talib, Jassim hussein jassim, Amit Balsing Rajput, Malhari B Kulkarni and Atul Dinkar kamble, Materials Research Express, https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/aab8d8, 5(7), 075302, 22 March 2018.

4. “Structure, mechanical and thermal properties of polypropylene based hybrid composites with banana fiber and fly ash”, M. B. Kulkarni , S. Radhakrishnan, N. Samarth and P. A. Mahanwar, Mater. Res. Express https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab12a3, 6(7), 2019.

5.“PBAT/PLA/HNT filled blends for active food packaging”, Sancheti, Ishwar, Katkar Pruthiviraj, Swapnil Thorat, S.Radhakrishnan, and M. B. Kulkarni, Materials Research Express, doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab7c1f, 6 (12), 125378, 2020.

6.“Tensile, Impact and Thermal Properties of Farm-waste based Hybrid Basalt Polymer Composites”, Bhushan Hajare, Omkar Patil, G. S. Barpande, S. Radhakrishnan and M. B. Kulkarni, Cleaner Materials, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clema.2022.100157, 2022."

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ORCID link :http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1729-284X

Ongoing Project Title: (FY 2022-24)

“Utilization of Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) for making value added polymers and novel adsorbent” Received the research grant of Rs. 28 lakh from Rajiv Gandhi science & Technology Commission, Government of Maharashtra PI: Dr. M. B. Kulkarni, Co-PI: Dr.S.Radhakrishnan, Dr. D. S. Bhutada, Dr. Amarsinh Jadhav and Mrs. A. M. Khare

Completed Project Title: (FY 17-Dec 2020).

“Bio-based packaging for fresh food (BIOFRESHPAK)” eceived the research grant of Rs. 157.60 lakh from DBT under DBT-INNOVATE, U.K. PI and Consortium Leader: Dr.S.Radhakrishnan, Co-PI: Dr. M. B. Kulkarni and Mrs. A. M. Khare

Completed Project Title: (FY 13-15).

Stabilization Studies of poly (vinyl chloride) by use of Natural Green Additives in the Presence of BETA-DI-KETONE Additives Received the research grant of Rs. 2, 20,000/- from University Of Pune under Board of College & University Development project scheme. PI: Dr.M.B. Kulkarni, Co-PI: Dr.S.Radhakrishnan, Dr. V.A.E.Shaikh

Completed Project Title: (FY 07-09).

Property Enhancement of Cenosphere Filled Polymers By Using Various Surface Modification Methods. Received the research grant of Rs. 2, 00,000/- from University Of Pune under Board of College & University Development project scheme. PI: Dr.M.B. Kulkarni, Co-PI: Dr.G. M. Joshi, Dr. V.A.E.Shaikh"