Education

Biography

Ajay Kumar Mishra is a full Professor at the Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability Research Unit at College of Science, Engineering & Technology, University of South Africa, Florida Science Campus, South Africaand also a “Fellow” member at “Royal Society of Chemistry” UK. He received his B. Sc, M. Sc., degrees in 1997 and 2001 respectively from Purvanchal University Jaunpur, India and M. Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in 2003 and 2007, respectively, from The University of Delhi, India. From March 2006 to September 2009, he was postdoctoral fellows at various South African Institutes/Universities. In addition, he was appointed as “Senior Lecturer” in October 2009 at the Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, South Africa where he was promoted to “Associate Professor” in November 2011 until December 2014. Recently, he was appointed by University of South Africa as “Full Professor” since January 2015. He is also working as “Adjunct Professor” at Jiangsu University, China. His research interests include synthesis of multifunctional nano-materials, nano-composites, biopolymer and/or petrochemical based biodegradable polymers, polymers based materials/composites, smart materials, CNT and graphene based composite materials and water research. He has authored over 100 scientific papers. He has hosted several visiting researchers/scientists/postdocs in his group. He has also developed a number of collaborations worldwide. He has delivered a number of including Plenary/Keynote/Invited Lectures. For his outstanding research profile, he was awarded a number of international awards. Prof. Mishra also served as Associate Editor as well as member of the editorial board of many peer-reviewed international journals. He has edited several books by the renowned publishers and also reviewer of many international journals. He is serving as member advisory board of a number of international scientific societies, conferences and workshops.

Research Interest

• Nanoscience/Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• Polymers
• Composite/Nanocomposites
• Water Research
• Bio-inorganic Chemistry

Scientific Activities

Awards

Awards

• C 2 rated researcher by National Research Foundation, South Africa.
• Acknowledged by University of Johannesburg as top 10 researchers in terms of research output by the faculty of Science for the year 2009-2014.
• Biography selected for prestigious MARQUIS Who’s Who in the World 2012 (29th Edition) November 2011.
• Guest Editor-Materials Today-Proceeding-Elsevier Publisher-Todate
• Guest Editor, Scientific World Journal, Hindawi Publisher-Todate
• Guest Editor, Current Environmental Engineering, Bentham Science Publisher, 2013-Todate
• Associate Editor, Journal of Chinese Advanced Materials Society, Taylor & Francis Publisher, UK, 2013-Todate.
• Associate Editor, NanoProduct Review Journal An Open Acess, Cranfiled University, UK, 2012- Todate
• Associate editor, Advanced Materials Letters, VBRI Press, India, 2010-2011.
• One of the papers published in the Journal “Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy” has been ranked under category “TOP 25 Hottest Article” during month October-December 2011.
• Anand D Tiwari, A.K. Mishra, S.B. Mishra, B. Maji, B.B. Mamba, S. Bhattacharya, “DNA binding studies and Synthesis of Ni(II), Co(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) metal complexes of N1,N5-bis[pyridine-2-methylidne]-thiocarbohydrazone Schiff base ligand” , Spectrochimica Acta Part A, 79 (5), 1050- 1056, 2011.

Publications

Authored and Edited books

1. “Smart Biomolecules in Medicine”, Editors, Ajay K. Mishra, Ashutosh Tiwari, Shivani B. Mishra and Hisatoshi Kobayashi, VBRI Press, India, 2010. ISBN: 978-81-920068-01.
2. “Transition Metals: Characteristics, Properties and Uses”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-61324-559-0.
3. “Intelligent Nano materials”, Editors, Ashutosh Tiwari, Ajay K. Mishra, H. Kobayashi and Antony F. Turner, Wiley-Scrivener Publisher, USA, 2012. ISBN: 978-0-470-93879-9.
4. “Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis and Properties”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-62081-914-2.
5. “Nanomedicine for Drug Delivery and Therapeutics”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Wiley- Scrivener Publisher, USA, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-11841-409-5.
6. “Applications of Carbon Nanotubes”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-62081-918-0.
7. “Applications of Nanotechnology in Water Research”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Wiley Scrivener Publisher, USA, 2014. ISBN: 978-1-118-49630-5.
8. “Nano composite for Waste Water treatment”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Pan Stanford Publisher, Singapore, 2015. ISBN 978-9-81446-354-6.
9. “Bentonite: Characteristics, uses and Implication for the Environments”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2015. ISBN 978-1-63482-142-1.
10. “Smart Materials for Waste Water Research”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Wiley-Scrivener Publisher, USA, 2016. ISBN: 978-1-119-04118-4.
11. Nanomaterials for Water Remediation: Carbon Based Materials, Volume 1”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Smithers-Rapra Publisher, UK, 2016.
12. “Nanomaterials for Water Remediation: Inorganic Oxide Materials, Volume 2”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Smithers-Rapra Publisher, UK, 2016.
13. “So l -Gel Based Na no ce r a mic Ma ter ials”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Springer Publisher, Switzerland, 2017.
14. “Smart Ceramics: Preparation, Properties and Applications”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Pan Stanford Publisher, Singapore, 2017.
15. “Ruthenium Chemistry”, Editors, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Lallan Mishra, Pan Stanford Publisher, Singapore, 2017.
16. “Bio & Nanosorbents from Natural Resources”, Editors, Shivani Bhardwaj Mishra and Ajay Kumar Mishra, Springer Publisher, Switzerland, 2017.
17. “Nano composite Membranes for Pollutio n Control '', Editors, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain and Ajay Kumar Mishra, Pan Stanford Publisher, Singapore, 2017.
18. “New Polymer Nano composite for Environmental Remediation '', Editors, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain and Ajay Kumar Mishra, Elsevier Publisher, UK, 2017.
19. 3rd Series of Nano & Water “Nanotechnology for Sustainable Water Resources” Editors, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain and Ajay Kumar Mishra, Wiley-Scrivener Publisher, USA, 2017.
20. “Nanotechnology in Environmental Science (Vol 1 & 2)”, Editors, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain and Ajay Kumar Mishra, John Wiley and Sons, USA, 2017.
21. ''New technologies for treatment of emerging and nanomaterial contaminants in “wastewater'' Editors, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Hossain Md Anawar, Nadjib Drouiche, Royal Society of Chemistry, UK

Book chapters

1. “Saccharides-nano carriers for drug delivery”, Ashutosh Tiwari, Ajay K. Mishra and Hisatoshi Kobayashi, “Smart Biomolecules in Medicine”, Editor(s), Ajay K. Mishra, Ashutosh Tiwari, Shivani B. Mishra and Hisatoshi Kobayashi, Chapter 1, pp. 1-13. VBRI Press, India, 2010. ISBN: 978-81-920068-01.
2. “Chitosan based nano composites for chronological disorders”, Ajit K. Sharma, Ajay K. Mishra and Shivani B. Mishra. “Smart Biomolecules in Medicine”, Editor(s), Ajay K. Mishra, Ashutosh Tiwari, Shivani B. Mishra and Hisatoshi Kobayashi, Chapter 3, pp. 53-79. VBRI Press, India, 2010. ISBN: 978-81-920068-01.
3. “Metal chelates in biomedicals” , Anand D. Tiwari, Ajay K. Mishra, Shivani B. Mishra and Bhekie B. Mamba, “Smart Biomolecules in Medicine”, Editor(s), Ajay K. Mishra, Ashutosh Tiwari, Shivani B. Mishra and Hisatoshi Kobayashi, Chapter 4, pp. 80-112. VBRI Press, India, 2010. ISBN: 978-81-920068-01.
4. “Metal derived complexes for improved fight against bacteria”, Elvis Fosso-Kankeu and Ajay K.Mishra, “Smart Biomolecules in Medicine”, Editor(s), Ajay K. Mishra, Ashutosh Tiwari, Shivani B. Mishra and Hisatoshi Kobayashi, Chapter 9, pp. 201-229. VBRI Press, India, 2010. ISBN: 978- 81-920068-01.
5. “Nano composites and their biosensor applications”, Ajay K. Mishra, Shivani B. Mishra and Ashutosh Tiwari, “Biosensor Nanomaterials”, Editor(s), S. Li, J. Singh, He Li and I.A. Banerjee. Chapter 14, pp. 255-266. WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co, Germany, 2011. ISBN: 978-3-527-32841-3.
6. “Currentfrontiers in electrochemical biosensors using chitosan nanocomposites” , Shivani B. Mishra, Ajay K. Mishra and Ashutosh Tiwari, “Biosensor Nanomaterials”, Editor(s), S. Li, J. Singh, He Li and I.A. Banerjee. Chapter 12, pp. 237-246. WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co, Germany, 2011. ISBN: 978-3-527-32841-3.
7. “S mart polymeric nanofibers resolving bio- recognition issues”, Ashutosh Tiwari, Ajay K. Mishra, Shivani B. Mishra, Rajeev Mishra and Songjun Li, “Biosensor Nanomaterials”, Editor(s), S. Li, J. Singh, He Li and I.A. Banerjee. Chapter 3, pp. 57-71.
8. WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co, Germany, 2011. ISBN: 978-3-527-32841-3.
9. “Fabrication of bio nanocomposites from natural biopolymer matrices and inorganic nanofillers”, Ajay K. Mishra, Shivani B. Mishra, Ashutosh Tiwari and Radhe Shyam Rai, “Recent Developments in Bio-Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications”, Editor, A. Tiwari. Chapter 10, pp. 173-190. Nova Publishers, USA, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-61761-008-0.
10. “Recent progr ess in ceramic nanomaterials for biomedical application” , Shivani B. Mishra, Ajay K. Mishra, Ashutosh Tiwari, Radhe Shyam Rai and Anjali M. Rahatgaonkar, “Recent Developments in Bio-Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications”, Editor, A. Tiwari. Chapter 4, pp. 57-72. Nova Publishers, USA, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-61761-008-0.
11. “Sol-gel derived SiO2-chitosan/carbon nanotubes-promising matrices for bio- recognition events”, Ashutosh Tiwari, Srikanth Pilla, Ajay K. Mishra, Radhe Shyam Rai, Shivani B. Mishra, Shunsheng Cao, Rajeev Mishra, S.K. Shukla, Smarti Bhadoria, Premlata Kumari and Mani Prabaharan, “Recent Developments in Bio-Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications”, Editor, A. Tiwari. Chapter 6, pp. 91-106. Nova Publishers, USA, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-61761-008-0.
12. “Polysaccharides based amphiphilic nanocarriers for potential drug delivery application”, Ashutosh Tiwari, Srikanth Pilla, Ajay K. Mishra, Shivani B. Mishra, Rajeev Mishra, S.K. Shukla and Anjali M. Rahatgaonkar, “Recent Developments in Bio-Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications”, Editor, A. Tiwari. Chapter 1, pp. 1-16. Nova Publishers, USA, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-61761-008-0.
13. “Development of bio -friendly energy harvesting materials”, Radhe Shyam Rai, Ashutosh Tiwari, Srikanth Pilla, Ajay K. Mishra and Shivani B. Mishra, “Recent Developments in Bio- Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications”, Editor, A. Tiwari. Chapter 19, pp. 399-408. Nova Publishers, USA, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-61761-008-0.
14. “Hydrogel nanocomposites in biology: design and applications”, Premlata Kumari, Ashutosh Tiwari, Srikanth Pilla, Ajay K. Mishra, Radhe Shyam Rai and Shivani B. Mishra, “Recent Developments in Bio-Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications”, Editor, A. Tiwari. Chapter 22, pp. 459-466. Nova Publishers, USA, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-61761-008-0.
15. “Bio -Nanomaterial Quantum Dots: A Boon for Medical Sciences”, Anjali M. Rahatgaonkar, Ashutosh Tiwari, Mukund S.Chorghade, Shivani B. Mishra and Ajay K. Mishra, “Recent Developments in Bio-Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications”, Editor, A. Tiwari. Chapter 21, pp. 433-458. Nova Publishers, USA, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-61761-008-0.
16. “Recent progress in the preparation technologies for silicon carbide nanomaterials”, S.B. Mishra and A.K. Mishra, “Silicon Carbide: New Materials, Production Methods and Applications”, Editor, S.H. Vanger. Chapter 8, pp. 223-236. Nova Publishers, USA, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-61122- 312-5.
17. “Cellulose based Green Bioplastics for Biomedical Engineering”, A.K. Mishra and S.B. Mishra, “Handbook of Bioplastics Engineering Applications”, Editor, Srikanth Pilla. Chapter 12, pp. 347-356. Wiley-Scrivener Publisher, USA 2011. ISBN: 978-0-47062-607-8.
18. “Polymer s/composites based intelligent transducers” , A.K. Mishra, S.B. Mishra and A. Tiwari, “Intelligent Nanomaterials”, Editor(s), A. Tiwari, A.K. Mishra, H. Kobayashi and A.F. Turner, Chapter 14, pp. 571-582. Wiley-Scrivener Publisher, USA, 2012. ISBN: 978-0-470-93879-9.
19. “An Introductorynote on carbon nanotubes”, A.K. Mishra, “Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis, and Properties”, Editor, A.K. Mishra, Chapter 1, pp. 1-7. Nova Publishers, USA, 2013. ISBN: 978-1- 62081-914-2.
20. “Synthesis, reaction and mechanism o f polymer –carbon nanotube nano composites”, A. Maity, A.K. Mishra, “Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis and Properties”, Editor, A.K. Mishra, Chapter 9, pp. 185- 199. Nova Publishers, USA, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-62081-914-2.
21. “Gene therapy including RN A High -Technology against HIV-1” Elvis Fosso-Kankeu, Pascaline Fonteh and Ajay K. Mishra, “Nanomedicine for Drug Delivery and Therapeutics”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Chapter 1, pp. 3-38. Wiley-Scrivener Publisher, USA, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-11841- 409-5.
22. “Biomed ical applications of nano polymers” Babu Kothandapani and Ajay K. Mishra, “Nanomedicine for Drug Delivery and Therapeutics”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Chapter 3, pp. 63-86. Wiley-Scrivener Publisher, USA, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-11841-409-5.
23. “Nanomed ici nal Approaches for Diabetes Management” Prashant Kumar Rai and and Ajay K. Mishra, “Nanomedicine for Drug Delivery and Therapeutics”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Chapter 7, pp. 189-196. Wiley-Scrivener Publisher, USA, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-11841-409-5.
24. “Synthesis and application of polymer engrafted carbon nanotubes via controlled radical polymerization” , B. Kothandapani, A.K. Mishra, “Applications of Carbon Nanotubes”, Editor, A.K. Mishra, Chapter 3, pp 21-37. Nova Publishers, USA, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-62081-918-0.
25. “Amorphous Polymer based Nano composites for Biosensor”, Sudheesh K. Shukla and Ajay K. Mishra, “Amorphous Materials: New research”, Editor, Shivani B. Mishra, Chapter 6, pp 83-94. Nova Publishers, USA, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-62417-678-4.
26. “Prospects in the immobilization of microbial sorbents on carbon nanotubes for bio-sorption: Bioremediation of heavy metals polluted water ”, E Fosso-Kankeu, AF Mulaba-Bafubiandi, AK Mishra, “Application of Nanotechnology in Water Research”, Editor, Ajay K. Mishra, Chapter 3, pp. 39-61. Wiley-Scrivener Publisher, USA, 2014. 978-1-118-49630-5.
27. “Carbon nanotubes in the removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution”, M.A. Mamo and Ajay K. Mishra, “Application of Nanotechnology in Water Research”, Editor, Ajay K. Mishra, Chapter 7, pp. 153-181. Wiley-Scrivener Publisher, USA, 2014. 978-1-118-49630-5.
28. “Application of Carbon Nanotube-Polymer Composites and Carbon Nanotube-Semiconductor Hybrid s in Water Treatment”, G. Mamba, X.Y. Mbianda and A.K. Mishra, “Application of Nanotechnology in Water Research”, Editor, Ajay K. Mishra, Chapter 8, pp. 183-227. Wiley- Scrivener Publisher, USA, 2014. 978-1-118-49630-5.
29. “Gum polysaccharid e based smart materials for the treatment of Industrial Effluents”, H. Mittal, B.S. Kaith, A.K. Mishra and Shivani B. Mishra, “Nanocomposites in Wastewater Treatment”, Editor, Ajay K. Mishra, Chapter 2, pp. 23-45. Pan Stanford Publishers, Singapore, 2015. ISBN 978- 9-81446-354-6.
30. “Removal o f heavy metals from water using PCL, EVA Bentonite nano composites”, Derrick S. Dlamini, Ajay K. Mishra and Bhekie B. Mamba, “Nanocomposites in Wastewater Treatment”, Editor, Ajay K. Mishra, Chapter 4, pp. 97-123. Pan Stanford Publishers, Singapore, 2015. ISBN 978-9-81446-354-6.
31. “Role of Polymer Nano-composites in Waste Water Treatment”, B.S. Kaith, Saruchi, Vaneet Thakur, A.K. Mishra, S Mishra and H Mittal, “Nanocomposites in Wastewater Treatment”, Editor, Ajay K. Mishra, Chapter 5, pp. 125-141. Pan Stanford Publishers, Singapore, 2015. ISBN 978-9- 81446-354-6.
32. “Bentonite and its Composites: Removal of Heavy Metal Ions from Water”, Sadanand Pandey, Ajay K. Mishra and Shivani B. Mishra, “Bentonite: Characteristics, Uses and Implications for the Environment”, Editor, Ajay K. Mishra, Chapter 4, pp. 91-125. Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2015. ISBN 978-1-63482-142-1
33. “Polymeric hydrogels : A review of recent developments”, AK Mishra and SB Mishra, “Polymeric Hydrogels as Smart Biomaterials” Editor, S Kalia, Chapter 1, pp. 1-17. Springer Publisher, Switzerland, 2016. ISBN 978-3-319-25320-6.
34. “Bio-polymer based hydrogels for decontamination for organic waste”, AK Mishra and SB Mishra, “Polymeric Hydrogels as Smart Biomaterials” Editor, S Kalia, Chapter 7, pp. 171-188. Springer Publisher, Switzerland, 2016. ISBN 978-3-319-25320-6.
35. “Flocculation performances of polymers and nanomaterials for the treatment of industrial wastewaters” , E. Fosso-Kankeu, F. Waanders, A.F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi, A.K. Mishra, “Smart Materials for Waste Water Application”, Editor, Ajay K. Mishra, Chapter, pp. Wiley-Scrivener Publisher, USA, 2016. ISBN: 978-1-119-04118-4.
36. “Over view of polymer composites for heavy metal removal” , E. Vunain, AK Mishra and BB Mamba, “Heavy Metals: Sources, Toxicity and Remediation Techniques”, Editor, D Pathania, Chapter, pp. 35-58, Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2016.
37. “Photocatalytic degradation and adsorption techniques involving nanomaterials for biotoxins removal from drinking water ” , E. Fosso-Kankeu, AK Mishra, “Nanotechnology in Food Industry”, Editor, A.M. Grumezescu, Chapter, pp. Elsevier Publisher, UK, 2016.
38. “Fundamental of chitosan for b io medical applications”, Ephraim Vunain, Ajay K. Mishra and Bhekie B. Mamba, “Chitosan based Biomaterials” Editor, Lucy Beg, Chapter, pp. 1-30, Elsevier Publisher, UK 2016.
39. “Smart composite materials for environmental decontamination”, Alex T Kuvarega, Ajay Kumar Mishra and Bhekie B Mamba “Advanced Environmental Analysis: Applications of Nanomaterials”, Editor, CM Hussain, Chapter, pp. RSC Publisher, UK, 2016.
40. “Dendrimer sand Mesosporous Materials for Heavy Metal Removal” , E. Vunain, AK Mishra and BB Mamba, “Nanomaterials for Water Remediation: Carbon Based Materials Vol 1” Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Chapter, pp. 109-133, iSMITHERS RAPRA publication UK, 2016.
41. “General Introduction of sol-gel based nanoceramics”, E. Vunain, S.B. Mishra, A.K. Mishra, B.B. Mamba, "Sol-Gel Based Nanoceramic Materials”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra Chapter, pp. 1-20, Springer Publisher, Switzerland, 2016.
42. “Chitosan -Lign in titania nanocomposite as an adsorbent for dyes and metal ions” , T.M. Masilompane, S.B. Mishra and A.K. Mishra, "Bio & Nanosorbents from Natural Resources”, Editor(s), Ajay Kumar Mishra and Shivani B. Mishra, Chapter, pp. Springer Publisher, Switzerland, 2016.
43. “Chemistry behind performance of ceramic membranes and their future in Membrane technology”, Derrick S. Dlamini, Nomcebo P. Khumalo, Simphiwe Zwane, Ajay K. Mishra, Bhekie B. Mamba, "Smart Ceramics: Preparation, Properties and Applications”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Chapter, pp. Pan Stanford Publishers, Singapore, 2016.
44. “Corrosion resistant nanomaterial systems derived through sol-gel tech no lo g y”, S.C. Mojaki, A.K. Mishra and S.B. Mishra, "Smart Ceramics: Preparation, Properties and Applications”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Chapter, pp. Pan Stanford Publishers, Singapore, 2016.
45. “Ceramic based Nano materials for Multi functiona l Application”, Sangeeta Adhikari, Ajay Kumar Mishra and Debasish Sarkar, "Smart Ceramics: Preparation, Properties and Applications”, Editor, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Chapter, pp. Pan Stanford Publishers, Singapore, 2016.
46. “Chitosan and its derivative on the removal of heavy metal ions from water”, M.A. Mamo and Ajay K. Mishra, “Polymer in Nanotechnology”, Editor, Ajay K. Mishra, Chapter, pp. Bookboon Publishers, UK, 2016.
47. “Formulations of Alginate Bio-polymers for clean water technologies”, B. Paul and Ajay K. Mishra, “Polymer in Nanotechnology”, Editor, Ajay K. Mishra, Chapter, pp. Bookboon Publishers, UK, 2016.
48. “Hydrogel Nanocomposites: An Emerging Tool for the Remediation of Waste Water”, H. Mittal Shivani B. Mishra and A.K. Mishra, “Polymer in Nanotechnology”, Editor, Ajay K. Mishra, Chapter, pp. Bookboon Publishers, UK, 2016.