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Dr. Arup Kar

Assistant Professor, HOD

Dr. Arup Kar

Dr. Arup Kar

Assistant Professor, HOD

M.Sc. in Physics, M.Phil. in Physics, Ph.D. in Physics, SET 2016

Advanced Condensed Matter Physics; material characterization; agro-waste utilization; natural fibers and composites

Department of Physics
Murkong Selek College
Email: arupkar472@gmail.com

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, Department of Physics, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 2025. Thesis Title: Investigation of Physical Properties of Fibers of Calamus tenuis and Their Thermoset Composites. Supervisor: Dr. Dip Saikia, Principal, Digboi College, Digboi - 786171.

M.Phil. in Physics, Department of Physics, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 2016. Thesis Title: Optical and Electrical Properties of Vacuum Evaporated Zinc Telluride (ZnTe) Thin Film. Supervisor: Prof. Prasanta Kr. Saikia, Dept. of Physics, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh - 786004.

M.Sc. in Physics, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 2013. Percentage: 84.4%; Class: 1st Class with 1st Position; Specialization: Advanced Condensed Matter Physics.

B.Sc. in Physics, Duliajan College, Dibrugarh University, 2011. Percentage: 74.8%; Class: 1st Class (Distinction) with 4th Position.

HSSLC, Duliajan College under AHSEC, Duliajan, 2008.

HSLC, Shyama Prasad H.E. School under SEBA, Bhadoi Panchali, 2006.

Professional Experience

  1. 1st December 2025 - till date: Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics, Murkong Selek College, Jonai, Dhemaji 787060, Assam, India.
  2. 1st August 2025 - 29th November 2025: Assistant Professor (Contractual) at the Department of Physics, Murkong Selek College, Jonai, Dhemaji 787060, Assam, India.
  3. 22nd February 2021 - 13th February 2025: Assistant Professor (Under 3f regulation of APSC) at Dhemaji Engineering College, Dhemaji 787057, Assam, India.
  4. 8th October 2020 - 19th February 2021: Assistant Professor (Contractual) at the Department of Physics, Digboi College, Digboi 786171, Assam, India.
  5. 1st June 2016 - 6th October 2020: Lecturer at the Department of Physics, St. Xaviers H.S. School, Duliajan 786602, Assam, India.
  6. 17th July 2013 - 31st January 2015: Lecturer (Contractual) at the Department of Physics, Duliajan College, Duliajan 786602, Assam, India.
  7. Software Skills: Origin 8.5, ImageJ, Gwyddion (32 bit), Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.

Teaching

  1. Classical Mechanics
  2. Electromagnetism
  3. Laboratory Courses
  4. Physics teaching at Murkong Selek College, Dhemaji Engineering College, Digboi College, St. Xaviers H.S. School and Duliajan College.

Research

  1. Material Characterization.
  2. Agro-Waste Utilization.
  3. Characterization of Natural Fibers and their Composites.
  4. Merit Award awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Teen Murti House, New Delhi-110011 for securing 1st class 1st position in M.Sc. (Physics) Examination held by Dibrugarh University in the year 2012-2013.
  5. Qualified State Eligibility Test (SET) 2016 for Lectureship in Physical Science held in N-E Region, November 2015.
  6. Cellulose, Springer Reviewer Award - May 2026.
  7. Discover Plants, Springer Reviewer Award - May 2026.
  8. Colloid and Polymer Science, Springer Reviewer Award - April 2026.
  9. Discover Polymers, Springer Reviewer Award - November 2025.
  10. Scientific Reports, Springer Reviewer Award - October 2025.
  11. Polymer Bulletin, Springer Reviewer Award - October 2025.
  12. Cellulose, Springer Reviewer Award - October 2025.
  13. Journal of Fluorescence, Springer Reviewer Award - July 2026.

Publications

  1. Kar, A., Saikia, D., Pandiarajan, N., Palaniappan, S. K., Rangappa, S. M. & Siengchin, S. (2026). Influence of fiber content on the performance of epoxy composites reinforced with NaOH treated cellulose-rich Calamus tenuis fiber for lightweight structural applications. Discover Materials, 6(1). (Springer Nature, Q1, ESCI, Scopus, IF. 5.8).
  2. Pandiarajan, N., Balasubramanian, B., Setyarini, P. H., Kar, A., Palaniappan, S., Pandiarajan, B., Rangappa, S. M. & Siengchin, S. (2026). A comprehensive characterization of ultrasonically treated lignocellulosic filler isolated from Dimocarpus longan fruit seed as a potential biomaterial. Bioresource Technology Reports, 34. (Elsevier, Q1, ESCI, Scopus, IF. 5.0).
  3. Gomes, D. R., Alves, L. R., Carriello, G. M., Pegoraro, G. M., Gomes, R. C., Kar, A., Komatsu, D., Trindade, W. G. & Menezes, A. J. (2026). Structural and thermal characterization of alkaline extracted cellulose based biocomposites with epoxy and vinyl ester resins. Cellulose, 33(5). (Springer Nature, Q1, SCIE, Scopus, IF. 4.6).
  4. Muniyandi, S., Karanthamalai, V., Pandiarajan, N. & Kar, A. (2025). Structural, thermal, and mechanical characterization of vinyl ester composites reinforced with Juglans regia seed shell filler. Polymer Composites, 47(9). (Wiley, Q1, SCIE, Scopus, IF. 4.9).
  5. Kar, A., Saikia, D., Palanisamy, S. & Pandiarajan, N. (2025). An overview of composite materials: Historical development, classification, and advancements in natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites. Journal of Polymer and Composites, 13(2). (STM Journals, ESCI).
  6. Kar, A., Saikia, D., Palanisamy, S. & Pandiarajan, N. (2025). Effect of fiber loading on the mechanical, morphological, and dynamic mechanical characteristics of Calamus tenuis fiber reinforced epoxy composites. Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology, 31(1). (Wiley, Q2, SCIE, Scopus, IF. 4.0).
  7. Kar, A., Saikia, D., Palanisamy, S. & Pandiarajan, N. (2024). Calamus tenuis fiber reinforced epoxy composites: Effect of fiber loading on the tensile, structural, crystalline, thermal and morphological characteristics. Journal of Polymer Research, 31(11), 323. (Springer Nature, Q2, SCIE, Scopus, IF. 3.5).
  8. Kar, A., Saikia, D. & Pandiarajan, N. (2025). Characterization of alkali-treated cellulosic fibers derived from Calamus tenuis canes as a potential reinforcement for polymer composites. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 15(5). (Springer Nature, Q2, SCIE, Scopus, IF. 4.3).
  9. Kar, A., Saikia, D., Palanisamy, S., Santulli, C., Fragassa, C. & Thomas, S. (2023). Effect of alkali treatment under ambient and heated conditions on the physicochemical, structural, morphological, and thermal properties of Calamus tenuis cane fibers. Fibers, 11(11), 92. (MDPI, Q1, ESCI, Scopus, IF. 4.2).
  10. Kar, A. & Saikia, D. (2023). Characterization of new natural cellulosic fiber from Calamus tenuis (Jati Bet) cane as a potential reinforcement for polymer composites. Heliyon, 9(6), e16491. (Elsevier, Q1, SCIE, Scopus, IF. 3.6).
  11. Book Chapter: Kar, A. (2025). A brief review of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) and its applications. In Advancements in Materials Science (pp. 19.1-19.14). ISBN: 978-81-989252-0-6.
  12. Book Chapter: Kumar, M., Yadav, M., Rahul, Sharma, A., Palanisamy, S. & Kar, A. (2025). Bacterial cellulose/BC/rubber nanocomposites. In Rubber Based Bionanocomposites, Advanced Structured Materials, 227, pp. 201-236. ISBN: 978-3-031-78557-3. (Springer Nature).
  13. Book Chapter: Kar, A. (2021). Effect of alkali treatment on the morphological properties of rattan cane (Calamus tenuis). In Frontiers in Basic Physics and Applications, II, pp. 52-58. ISBN: 978-81-948719-3-4.
  14. Book Chapter: Kar, A. (2020). Comparative study of different generations of solar cells. In Recent Progress in Material Science and its Applications. ISBN: 978-81-949108-0-0.
  15. Conference Presentation: Influence of Fiber Content on the Performance of Epoxy Composites Reinforced with NaOH-treated Cellulose-rich Calamus tenuis Fibers for Lightweight Structural Applications, Kar, A., 21st to 22nd August, 2026, International Conference on Integrating Multidisciplinary Approaches for Sustainable Environmental Solutions (ICIMASES - 2026), Gargaon College (Autonomous), Sivsagar, Assam, India. Oral Presentation.
  16. Conference Presentation: Mechanical, Structural, Thermal, and Morphological Characterisation of Calamus tenuis Fibers Reinforced Epoxy Composites, Kar, A. & Saikia, D., 3rd to 4th May, 2024, 6th International Conference on Materials Science and Manufacturing Technology 2024 (ICMSMT - 2024), Diligentec Solutions and Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Oral Presentation.
  17. Conference Presentation: Characterisation of Calamus tenuis (Jati Bet) Cane Fibers as a Potential Reinforcement in Polymer Composites, Kar, A. & Saikia, D., 22nd to 23rd July, 2023, International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science & Devices 2023 (ICRTMD - 2023), Research Plateau Publishers and G.A.V. Degree College, Haryana, India. Oral Presentation.
  18. Conference Presentation: Characterisation of Physical, Structural, Morphological, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of NaOH Treated Calamus tenuis Fibers, Kar, A. & Saikia, D., 26th to 30th September, 2022, 13th Asian Thermophysical Properties Conference (ATPC - 2022), Japan Society of Thermophysical Properties, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan. Oral Presentation.
  19. Conference Presentation: Effect of Hot Alkali Treatment on the Structural, Morphological, and Thermal Properties of Calamus tenuis Fibers, Kar, A. & Saikia, D., 27th to 29th January, 2022, International Conference on Emerging Trends in Nanomaterials Science and Technology (ICETNMST - 2022), Department of Science and Humanities, NIT Nagaland, India. Poster Presentation.