INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY University under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956, (Maharashtra Govt. s Elite Status and Centre of Excellence) Matunga, Mumbai 400019 Undertaking As per the University Grants Commission guideline for submitting thesis for the Ph.D. degree. I, Kedar Ravindra Kumthekar declare hereby that the following publications have been published / accepted / communicated based on the work reported in this Thesis. (a) In Peer reviewed International Scientific Journals 1. Formulation, Rheology and Hypolepidemic Activity of Vegetable Oil Based Egg Less and Low Fat Food Emulsions Kedar R. Kumthekar, Vandana B. Patravale, Jayashree M. Nagarkar* Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, Manuscript ID 590747. DOI:10.1080/01932691.2011.590747 ISSN 0193-2691 (Print), 1532-2351 (Online) Published on web on 29 th June 2012 URL - http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ldis20/current http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01932691.2011.590747 2. Properties of Vegetal Oil-based Creams in Skin Care Cosmetics and Toiletries 126 (10) 702, 704-706, 708 (2011) [ISSN 0361-4387CT0IDG] Awarded honorarium of $500.00 for An Expert Featured Article. This Research paper was highlighted by the C&T editorial office as a Featured Article on Journal front page and on web, URL - www.youtube.com as, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lik1fjpy6rc URL http://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com, http://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/magazine/pastissues/2011/106620718.html 7
3. Storage Stable O/W Emulsions of Karanj (Pongamia glabra), Castor (Ricinus communis L.) and Neem Oil (Azadirachita indica A. Juss) for Pesticide Applications Pestology 35(11), 35-45 (2011) [ISSN 0970-3012] URL http://www.scifinder.org/pestology, http://www.pestology.in 4. A novel method for the synthesis of 5-subtituted 1H-tetrazole from Oxime and Sodium Azide Umakant B. Patil, Tetrahedron Letters, 53:3706 3709 (2012) ISSN: 0040-4039 Journal homepage: http://www.elsevier.com/ locate/tetlet URL - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tetlet.2012.04.093 5. Influence of Carboxymethyl cellulose on the Rheological Properties of HLB Attained Low Oil-in-Water Emulsions In Communication (Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, Publisher: Elsevier) 6. Highly selective and greener chlorpyrifos synthesis via interfacial catalysis, In Communication (Green Chemistry, Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry) 7. Development and Validation of Novel Mathematical Model for Solid-Liquid Phase Transfer Catalyzed Synthesis of Chlorpyrifos Methyl In Communication (Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, Publisher: American Chemical Society) 8
(b) Publications in Conference Proceedings In Proceedings of the 3 rd International Conference on Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences, Edited by Prof. Shymal Majumdar (Emiretus Professor of Biology Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences, USA), Prof. Arabinda Ghosh and Dr.Badal Bhattacharya, November, 2011. 1. A Novel, Energy Efficient, Recyclable Green Production Protocol for Pyrethroid Derivatives (pp. 129 146) 2. A Novel, Rapid and Energy Efficient Process for Anilofos Preparation (pp. 144-146) 3. An Effective Ecological Balancing through Biopesticidal Potential of Mixed Vegetable Oil Formulations (pp. 147 162) 4. Biopesticide Formulation In Proceedings of WE-MEET National Conference for Green Technology (2010) 5. Emulsification of Vegetable Oils using Binary Surfactants for Pesticidal Applications In Proceedings of 46 th Annual Convention of Chemists and International Conference for Recent Research Trends in Chemical Sciences. (2009) 9
(c) Presentation in Conferences / Symposia / Workshops International Conferences 1. Presented a research paper entitled Emulsification of Vegetable Oils using Binary Surfactants for Pesticidal Applications, Kedar R. Kumthekar, Jayashree M. Nagarkar* At 46 th Annual Convention of Chemists and International Conference for Recent Research Trends in Chemical Sciences organized by The Indian Chemical Society, Kolkata at VIT University, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India. (3 rd -6 th Dec.2009) 2. Presented a research paper entitled A Novel, Energy Efficient, Recyclable Green Production Protocol for Pyrethroid Derivatives Kedar R. Kumthekar, Jayashree M. Nagarkar* At 3 rd International Conference on Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences (ICEES) organized by Institute of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences, Kolkata at Panjim, GOA, India. (28-30 Nov. 2011) 3. Presented a research paper entitled A Novel, Rapid and Energy Efficient Process for Anilofos Preparation, Kedar R. Kumthekar, Jayashree M. Nagarkar* At 3 rd International Conference on Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences (ICEES) organized by Institute of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences, Kolkata at Panjim, GOA, India. (28-30 Nov. 2011) 4. Presented a research paper entitled An Effective Ecological Balancing through Biopesticidal Potential of Mixed Vegetable Oil Formulations, Kedar R. Kumthekar, Jayashree M. Nagarkar* At 3 rd International Conference on Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences (ICEES) organized by Institute of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences, Kolkata at Panjim, GOA, India. (28-30 Nov. 2011) 5. Presented a research paper entitled Effect of Natural Polymer on Rheological Properties of O/W Emulsions, Kedar R. Kumthekar, Jayashree M. Nagarkar* At National Technology day & International Year of Chemistry 10
Celebrations - A Two day Seminar on Challenges and Opportunities for Education and Research for Development of Sustainable Chemical & Allied Industries organized by Institute of Chemical Technology (Deemed University) at Matunga, Mumbai, India. (28-30 Nov. 2011) National Conferences 1. Presented a research paper entitled Biopesticide Formulation, At the WE-MEET National Conference for Green Technology (25-27 th Sep.2010) organized by The College of Engineering, Pune (COEP), India 2. Participated in National Seminar on Rheology Organized by M/s. TA Instruments Ltd. at J W Mariott Hotel, Mumbai, January 2011 3. Presented a research paper entitled Formulation and Rheology of Vegetable oil based Cosmeceutical Cream Bases, Kedar R. Kumthekar, Jayashree M. Nagarkar* At Technology Day Celebrations and 1 st Convocation Ceremony of the Institute of Chemical Technology (Deemed Universsity) organized by Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai, India. (6 th March 2012) 11
(d) Awards and Honors 1. Awarded Expert Featured Article Honorarium of $500.00 for article entitled Properties of Vegetal Oil-based Creams in Skin Care published in Cosmetics and Toiletries 126 (10) 702, 704-706, 708 (2011) by Allured Publishing Media, Chicago, USA and International Cosmetic Society, Stokholm, Sweden. 2. Awarded Outstanding Young Scientist Award in Green Technology at 3 rd International Conference on Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences held on 28-30 Nov. 2011 organized by Institute of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences, Kolkata at Panjim, Goa, India. 2. Awarded Shri. G. M. Abhyankar Research Presentation Award 2011-12 by the Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai, India 3. Awarded UGC-SAP Meritorious Green Technology Fellowship Senior Research Fellowship by University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, India. (April 2011) 4. Awarded UGC-SAP Meritorious Green Technology Fellowship Junior Research Fellowship by University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, India. (April 2009 March 2011) Information given above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Kedar Ravindra Kumthekar (Research Scholar) Dr. (Mrs.) Jayashree M. Nagarkar (Research Guide) 12