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Dr. Krishna C. Etika

Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus

Department of Chemical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani- 333031, Rajasthan. India.
etika.krishna@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
kcetika@gmail.com
+91-1596-25-5866
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Presentations/Invited Talks

1. [Invited] Lightweight foam composites for thermal shielding and EM reflection in safety arming mechanism, presented at the webinar on “Technologies for Insensitive Munitions (TIM-2025)”, organized by the Armament Research Board (ARMREB), DRDO.

2. [Invited] Hybrid Polymer Nanocomposites for Radar Stealth, Presented at International Conference on Nano Structured Materials and Nanocomposites (ICN 2024) May 10-12, 2024 at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.

3. Fabrication and Characterization of Microcrystalline Cellulose/Polyvinylalcohol Composite Films and Their Bending Characteristics, Presented at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM 2020), Jan 6-8 2020, Organized by Materials Science Center, IIT Kharagpur.

4. Hybrid Polymer Nanocomposites as EMI Shielding Materials in the X-Band, Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Technologies (IMMT 2019), November 20-22, 2019, Organized by BITS Pilani Dubai Campus, UAE.

5. Enhanced Thermal Stability and Mechanical Properties in Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Filled Polypropylene Nanocomposites Synthesized Using a Masterbatch, Presented at the 4th International Conference on Nanotechnology for Better Living: Theme: Technological Advancements of Polymer Composites, April 6-8, 2019, Organized by IIT Kanpur.

6. Epoxy Nanocomposites for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding Applications, presented at the 5th International conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN-2019), January 28–30, 2019 organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.

7. [Invited] Tailoring Nanoparticle Assemblies in liquid suspensions and solid polymer composites Presented on April 15,2015, at the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Patna.

8. Manipulating Nanoparticle Assemblies in Aqueous Suspenensions and Polymer Matrices. Presented on Dec 18th 2014 at the Young Investigator Meet on Soft Matter in Pondicherry, India.

9. [Invited] Tailored Dispersion State of Carbon Nanoparticles, Presented on Mar 7th 2013 at ARCI Hyderabad, India.

10. Controlling Nanoparticle Dispersion Using Stimuli-Responsive Polymers Presented at the 2011 AICHE Annual Meeting, MN, Oct 2011.

11. Clay-Carbon Nanoparticle Synergy in Epoxy Composites, Presented at the 2011 AICHE Annual Meeting, MN, Oct 2011.

12. [Invited] Tailoring Nanocomposite Properties Using Stimuli-Responsive Polymers, Presented at MRS Fall 2010 Meeting, Boston, Nov 2010

13. [Invited] Utilization of Clay Carbon Nanoparticle Synergy for Enhancing Properties of Epoxy Composites Presented by K.C.Etika, TRFA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, Sept 2010 (Acceptance of TRFA’s Excellence In Thermoset Polymer Research Award)

14. [Invited] Tailoring Nanoparticle Dispersion State, Presented by K.C. Etika, Intel Corporation, OR, June 2010

15. Carbon-Black Haloing of Clay And Its Influence On Electrical And Mechanical Properties Of Epoxy Composites Presented by K.C.Etika, APS Meeting, Portland, OR, March 2010

16. Temperature Tailored Dispersion of Nanotubes in Water Presented by K.C.Etika, APS Meeting, Portland, OR, March 2010

17. Tunable Dispersion of Carbon Nanotubes In Water Using Ph-Responsive Polymers Presented by K.C.Etika. APS Meeting, Portland, OR, March 2010

18. Thermoresponsive Carbon Nanotube Dispersion Presented by K.C.Etika, MRS Fall 2009 Meeting, Boston, MA, Dec 2009

19. Non-Covalent Stabilization of Carbon Nanotubes Using Stimuli-Responsive Polymers, Presented by K.C.Etika, NSTI Nanotech 2009 Conference, Houston, TX, May 2009

20. Clay Assisted Dispersion of Carbon Black In Epoxy Composites Presented by K.C.Etika, NSTI Nanotech 2009 Conference, Houston, TX, May 2009

21. Comparison of Epoxy Composites Containing Covalently and Noncovalently Polyethylenimine-Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes Presented by K.C.Etika, ACS 237th National Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, March 2009

22. Tailoring Carbon Nanotube Microstructure Using Ph-Responsive Polymers In Aqueous Suspensions Presented by K.C.Etika, ACS 237th National Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, March 2009 21. Synergistic Effects of Clay on Carbon Filled Epoxy Presented by K.C.Etika, MRS Fall 2008 Meeting, Boston, MA, Dec2008

23. Tailoring Carbon Nanotube Dispersion In Water Using Ph-Responsive Polymers Presented by K.C.Etika, MRS Fall 2008 Meeting, Boston, MA, Dec2008

24. Influence Of Clay On Electrical And Mechanical Behavior Of Carbon Black Filled Epoxy Presented by K.C.Etika, MRS Fall 2008 Meeting, Boston, MA, Dec 2008

Books and Book Chapters

As Editor

  1.  Editor, Recent Trends in Nanotechnology for Sustainable Living and Environment: Proceedings of ICON-NSLE 2022, Springer Nature, 2023. ISBN: 978-981-99-3386-0. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-3386-0
  2. Editor, Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 76, Part 2, Special Issue: International Conference on Nanotechnology for Sustainable Living and Environment (ICON-NSLE 2022), Elsevier, 2023
  3. Associate Editor, Editor, Proceedings of the International Conference on Best Innovative Teaching Strategies (ICBITS 2021), Macmillan Education India Private Ltd, 2022. ISBN: 978-93-5481-394-9

As Book Chapter Contributor

  1. Palanisamy Periasamy, Murthy Chavali, Enamala Manoj Kumar, Krishna Chaitanya Etika, "Hybrid nanocomposites and their potential applications in the field of nanosensors /gas and biosensors, Chapter 10, In the book titled "Nanofabrication for Smart Nanosensor Applications", edited by K.Pal and F. Gomes, Elsevier Publishers/2020; ISBN: 9780128207024.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

  1. Gopu J., Musunuri S., Etika K.C., Hydrothermal synthesis of conductive copper nanowires: effect of oleylamine and dextrose concentrations, RSC Advances, 15 (56), 48188–48196 (2025).
  2. Bheema R.K. et al., BST@ Copper Nanowire/Epoxy composites with excellent microwave absorption in the X-band, Chemical Engineering Journal, 496, 153760 (2024).
  3. Bheema R.K. et al., A review on recent progress in polymer composites for effective electromagnetic interference shielding properties—structures, process, and sustainability approaches, Nanoscale Advances, 6 (23), 5773–5802 (2024).
  4. Mishra D. et al., Multi-walled carbon nanotube-functional ionophore based composite potentiometric sensor for selective detection of lead in water, Diamond and Related Materials, 137, 110156 (2023).
  5. Bheema R.K., Etika K.C., Large microwave absorption by Fe3O4@CuNW hybrid nanoparticles filled epoxy nanocomposites in the X-Band, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 938, 168405 (2023).
  6. Bheema R.K., Etika K.C., Influence of hybrid decorated structures on EMI shielding properties of epoxy composites over the X-Band, Materials Today: Proceedings, 76, 398–402 (2023).
  7. Bheema R.K. Etika K.C., et al., Synergistic influence of barium hexaferrite nanoparticles for enhancing EMI shielding performance of GNP/epoxy nanocomposites, Journal of Materials Science, 57 (19), 8714–8726 (2022).
  8. Dogra I. Etika K.C., et al., Environmentally friendly low-cost graphene oxide-cellulose nanocomposite filter for dye removal from water, Journal of King Saud University-Science, 34 (5), 102122 (2022).
  9. Rajesh Kumar B., Etika K.C., Facile one-pot hydrothermal synthesis of copper nanowires and their impact on EMI shielding capability of epoxy composites, Chemical Engineering & Technology, 45 (3), 410–416 (2022).
  10. Bheema R.K. Etika K.C., et al., Enhanced thermo-mechanical, thermal and EMI shielding properties of MWNT/MAgPP/PP nanocomposites prepared by extrusion, Composites Part C: Open Access, 4, 100086 (2021).
  11. Bhaskaran K., Bheema R.K., Etika K.C., Influence of Fe3O4@GNP hybrids on EMI shielding effectiveness of epoxy composites in the X-band, Synthetic Metals, 265, 116374 (2020).
  12. Varun V.U., Kumar B.R., Etika K.C., Hybrid polymer nanocomposites as EMI shielding materials in the X-band, Materials Today: Proceedings, 28, 796–798 (2020).
  13. Chavhan M.V., Etika K.C., Mukhopadhyay A., Design of Personnel Protective Clothing for Protection Against CBRN Agents: A Review, Filtration, 18 (2), 98–117 (2018).
  14. Etika K.C. et al., Clay-mediated carbon nanotube dispersion in Poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide), Colloids and Surfaces A, 489, 19–26 (2016).
  15. Etika K.C. et al., Tailoring properties of carbon nanotube dispersions and nanocomposites using temperature-responsive copolymers, Macromolecules, 43 (22), 9447–9453 (2010).
  16. Etika K.C. et al., Nanotube Friendly Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide), Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 31 (15), 1368–1372 (2010).
  17. Etika K.C., Cox M.A., Grunlan J.C., Tailored dispersion of carbon nanotubes in water with pH-responsive polymers, Polymer, 51 (8), 1761–1770 (2010).
  18. Etika K.C. et al., Carbon Black Haloing of Clay and Its Influence on Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Composites, Bulletin of the American Physical Society, 55 (2010).
  19. Etika K.C. et al., Temperature controlled dispersion of carbon nanotubes in water with pyrene-functionalized poly(N-cyclopropylacrylamide), Journal of the American Chemical Society, 131 (38), 13598–13599 (2009).
  20. Etika K.C. et al., Influence of synergistic stabilization of carbon black and clay on epoxy composites, Carbon, 47 (13), 3128–3136 (2009).
  21. Liu L. et al., Comparison of covalently and noncovalently functionalized carbon nanotubes in epoxy, Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 30 (8), 627–632 (2009).

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