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    • Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

    Dr.Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

    Information

    • Designation : Associate Professor
    • Email : rokhum@che.nits.ac.in
    • Phone : 9485140599

    Key Notes

    • Journals: 155
    • Book Chapters: 24
    • Books: 4
    • Patents: 2
    • PhD: Guided: 14

    183

    PUBLICATIONS

    14

    DOCTORAL STUDENTS

    2

    PATENTS

    5

    PROJECTS

    Introduction [Biosketch]

    • Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar, Assam, India. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, under the mentorship of Prof. Ghanashyam Bez. He subsequently pursued postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge, UK (2019–2021), working under Prof. Andrew E.H. Wheatley on the synthesis and applications of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). Dr. Rokhum’s research spans organic chemistry, materials science, renewable energy, and heterogeneous catalysis. He has successfully completed two sponsored research projects funded by SERB and is currently leading three ongoing projects funded by SERB, DST, and CSIR. He has mentored six Ph.D. scholars to completion and is presently supervising thirteen Ph.D. students and one postdoctoral fellow. Dr. Rokhum has an impressive academic output, with over 155 research publications in reputed international journals, 21 book chapters, three edited books, and one authored book. He also holds two patents. Dr. Rokhum serves as an Academic Editor for the International Journal of Energy Research and the Journal of Nanotechnology (both published by Wiley). In recognition of his contributions, he has been listed among the “World’s Top 2% Scientists 2024” by Elsevier and Stanford University, USA.

    Areas of Interest

    • Organic synthesis, Renewable energy, Material Chemistry, Catalysis,

    Institution Year Degree
    NEHU, Shillong, India 2006 M.Sc
    NEHU, Shillong, India 2012 Ph.D.
    University of Cambridge UK 2021 Post-doctoral

    Teaching Experience
    Associate Professor
    19 October 2023 - 27 March 2025
    NIT Silchar
    Assistant Professor
    26 August 2013 - 19 October 2023
    NIT Silchar

    D. Rhithuparna, Bushra Saad, Manya Mridul, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gopinath Halder, “Acetalization of glycerol to solketal over Musa acuminata leaf-derived acid functionalized catalyst”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 163259, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.163259

    Narita Chanthon, Kanokwan Ngaosuwan, Worapon Kiatkittipong, Doonyapong Wongsawaeng, Weerinda Mens, Nopphon Weeranoppanant, Apinan Soottitantawat, Pongtorn Charoensuppanimit, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Suttichai Assabumrungrat, “Intensified modified fruit blender reactor for emulsifier synthesis via glycerol esterification of free fatty acids at mild conditions”, Bioresource Technology, 132510, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2025.132510

    Jin-Shu Huang, Zhuo-Chun Huang, Teng-Yu Liu, Jia-Sheng Chen, Jun-Qi Wang, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Hu Li, “One-step photothermal synthesis of biofuels from high-acid-value non-edible oils with adjacent Cs single atoms at ambient conditions.”, Rare Metals, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-025-03303-0

    D Rhithuparna, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gopinath Halder, “Unveiling efficacies of tamarind seed catalysts towards glycerol valorisation:”, Journal of Cleaner Production., 145508, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.145508

    Rashid Imran Ahmad Khan, D Rhithuparna, Abdul Razzaq Khan, Sadaf Ahmad, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gopinath Halder, “Unveiling the efficacy of TiO2-mediated calcareous nanocatalyst towards cost-effective biodiesel synthesis”, Biomass and Bioenergy, Volume 198, 107852, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2025.107852

    A. Anli Dino, G. Kishore, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gurunathan Baskar, “Bioplastic production using waste macroalgal biomass: A holistic review on challenges, prospects, economic viability and sustainability analysis.”, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2025.116108, Indexed in SCI, Impact Factor: 7.4, Quartile: Q1

    Gurunathan Baskar, Ravichandran Pravin, Baskaran Sangeetha, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, “Valorization of maize processing industrial waste as activated magnetic biochar catalyst through pyrolysis for biodiesel production: Detailed investigations on economic profitability and environmental emissions”, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, Volume 215, 54-64, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2025.01.007

    Ao, S., Dwivedi, P., Chowdhury, A. P., Lallianrawna, S., Dhakshinamoorthy, A., & Rokhum, S. L., “Paper waste-derived functionalized biochar catalyst for production of biodiesel using Jatropha curcas oil feedstock.”, Bioresource Technology Reports, Volume 29, 102031, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102031

    Anal, J. M. H., Mozhui, L., & Rokhum, S. L., “Unveiling the therapeutic potential of insect-derived natural products for drug discovery.”, Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences,, Volume 11, 2, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1186/s43094-024-00758-3%C2%A0

    Pratibha S Agrawal, Samuel L Rokhum, C. Vanlalveni, N S Moyon, Pratibha S Agrawal, Samuel L Rokhum, C. Vanlalveni, N S Moyon, “The Production of Biodiesel and Related Fuel Additives”, 2024, Bentham Science Publishers, UAE, https://benthambooks.com/book/9789815196740

    Gurunathan Baskar, Veeramuthu Ashokkumar, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Vijayanand Suryakant Moholkar, Gurunathan Baskar, Veeramuthu Ashokkumar, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Vijayanand Suryakant Moholkar, “Circular Bioeconomy Perspectives in Sustainable Bioenergy Production”, 2024, Springer

    Pratibha S. Agrawal, Pramod N. Belkhode, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, “Sustainability in Biofuel Production Technology.”, July, 2022, Wiley

    Metal-Organic Frameworks and Biofuels

    H. Zohmingliana
    Ongoing
    Supervisor : Dr. Samuel L. Rokhum
    Academic Year : 2022-2023

    Metal-Organic Frameworks and Renewable Energy

    Shikhamita Das
    Ongoing
    Supervisor : Dr. Samuel L. Rokhum
    Co Supervisor : Dr Ruma Rano
    Academic Year : 2022-2023

    Metal-Organic Frameworks and Renewable Energy

    Shiva Prasad Gouda
    Ongoing
    Supervisor : Dr. Samuel L. Rokhum
    Academic Year : 2021-2022

    Advanced Functional Materials and Biofuels

    Kankana Saikia
    Ongoing
    Supervisor : Dr. Samuel L. Rokhum
    Co Supervisor : Dr. NS Moyon
    Academic Year : 2021-2022

    Advanced Functioanal Materials and Renewable Energy

    Arpita Das
    Ongoing
    Supervisor : Dr. Samuel L. Rokhum
    Co Supervisor : Dr. NS Moyon
    Academic Year : 2021-2022

    Metal-Organic Frameworks and Renewable Energy

    Joseph VL Ruatpuia
    Ongoing
    Supervisor : Dr. Samuel L. Rokhum
    Co Supervisor : Prof. Gopinath Halder
    Academic Year : 2021-2022

    Renewable Energy

    Supongsenla Ao
    Ongoing
    Supervisor : Dr. Samuel L. Rokhum
    Academic Year : 2021-2022

    Biomass-Derived Carbon Materials and Renewable Energy

    Krishnagopal Dhar
    Ongoing
    Supervisor : Dr. Samuel L. Rokhum
    Co Supervisor : Dr. SS Dhar

    Green Synthesis

    Dr. F. Lalsangpuii
    Enrolled: 4 September 2018
    Supervisor : R. Lalfakzuala, MZU
    Co Supervisor : SL Rokhum, NIT Silchar

    Renewable Energy

    Dr. Bishwajit Changmai
    Enrolled: 2 March 2018
    Completed :  7 July 2021
    Supervisor : SL Rokhum
    Co Supervisor : R. Rano

    Organic Chemistry

    Dr. Kalyani Rajkumari
    Enrolled: 6 May 2017
    Completed :  7 October 2020
    Supervisor : SL Rokhum

    Green synthesis

    Dr. Aayushi Biswas
    Enrolled: 31 July 2015
    Completed :  31 January 2020
    Supervisor : SL Rokhum

    Organic Chemistry

    Dr. Gunindra Pathak
    Enrolled: 8 July 2014
    Completed :  14 March 2019
    Supervisor : SL Rokhum

    Organic Chemistry

    Dr. Diparjun Das
    Enrolled: 16 July 2014
    Completed :  19 January 2018
    Supervisor : SL Rokhum
    Co Supervisor : Nil

    Awards And Honours

      • 1. Listed in World’s Top 2% Scientist (2024) by Elsevier and Stanford University, USA.
      • 2. DST Young Scientist Award with Project.
      • 3. Top 5% Highly Cited Author from India (RSC, London)

    A system for producing citrus sinensis peel ash coated magnetic nanoparticle catalyst for biodiesel production

    “A SYSTEM FOR STUDYING AND PERFORMING THE PART-OF-SPEECH TAGGING FOR MIZO LANGUAGE”

    Germany
    Patent Registration ID, 202022100007
    A system for producing citrus sinensis peel ash coated magnetic nanoparticle catalyst for biodiesel production, (**GRANTED**)

    Means and system for the synthesis and characterization of Monolithic Organometallic Frameworks for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes

    “A SYSTEM FOR STUDYING AND PERFORMING THE PART-OF-SPEECH TAGGING FOR MIZO LANGUAGE”

    Germany
    Patent Registration ID, 2024102511020900DE
    Means and system for the synthesis and characterization of Monolithic Organometallic Frameworks for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes, (**GRANTED**)

    Sl.No: 1

    Title Of Research Project: " Synthesis of Indenoisoquinolinedione "

    Sponsored By:

    Overall Budget: Rs 16,50,000/-

    Duration: Jun 30, 2014 - Jun 29, 2017 (3 years)

    Status: Completed

    Principal Investigator: Samuel L. Rokhum, NIT Silchar

    Sl.No: 2

    Title Of Research Project: " Towards the synthesis of bio- active molecules using solid phase organic synthesis (SPOS) pathways "

    Sponsored By: DST

    Overall Budget: Rs 32,16,000/-

    Duration: Jul 21, 2014 - Jul 21, 2018 (4 years)

    Status: Completed

    Principal Investigator: Samuel L. Rokhum, NIT Silchar

    Sl.No: 3

    Title Of Research Project: " Development of Nano-structured Materials for Energy Production and Environmental Remediation "

    Sponsored By: DST

    Overall Budget: Rs 151,00,000/-

    Duration: Dec 19, 2022 - Dec 19, 2027 (5 years)

    Status: Ongoing

    Principal Investigator: PI - Prof. SS Dhar (HoD, Chemistry)

    Co Principal Investigator: Dr. Samuel L. Rokhum, Prof. MA Zaman, Prof. P. Barman, Dr. NS Moyon

    Sl.No: 4

    Title Of Research Project: " Defect-engineered Acid-Functionalized Monolithic Metal-Organic Frameworks as a Heterogeneous Catalyst for Biodiesel Production "

    Sponsored By: CSIR

    Overall Budget: Rs 20,52,000/-

    Duration: Jul 01, 2023 - Jul 01, 2026 (3 years)

    Status: Ongoing

    Principal Investigator: Samuel L. Rokhum

    Sl.No: 5

    Title Of Research Project: " Engineered superhydrophobic biomass-derived organocatalysts for biodiesel production: Process optimization using response surface methodology, kinetic studies and cost-analysis "

    Sponsored By: DST

    Overall Budget: Rs 46,82,830/-

    Duration: Feb 19, 2024 - Feb 19, 2027 (3 years)

    Status: Ongoing

    Principal Investigator: Samuel L. Rokhum

    Important Notice
    Joseph VL Ruatpuia, our group member is selected for the highly competitive Commonwealth Split-Site Fellowship 2024 and continue his research at the University of Cambridge, UK Miss. Supongsenla Ao, our group member is selected for the prestigious Fulbright Fellowship to do research at the University of Tennessee, USA PhD and Postdoctoral Position Available in Our Group. Interested candidates, please contact Dr. Samuel Rokhum
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