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• Waste valorization into high-value products
• Polymer engineering
• Biodegradable and compostable packaging
• Food irradiation

• PhD: TU Dublin PhD Scholarship, Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship (IRC) etc.
• Post-doctoral: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions post-doctoral fellowship, Irish Research Council post-doctoral fellowship.

If you are interested in pursuing postgraduate research/visiting PhD student for six months or longer in the area of my research, please contact me at: shiv.shankar@TUDublin.ie 

Teaching 

I am involved in the delivery of the following modules:

• Research Methodology (TFFH9003)

Edited Books

• Food Packaging and Preservation: Antimicrobial Materials and Technologies (2023), Elsevier Academic Press, USA.

Dissemination Activities

• Peer-reviewed scientific journals: 88
• Chapters in books:  8
• Conference papers & presentations: 22
• Patents: 4

Publications

• Jahangiri, F., Mohanty, A.K., Pal, A.K., Shankar, S., Rodriguez, A., Clemmer, R., Gregori, S., Misra, M. (2024). Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) coated biodegradable polymer sheets for high barrier applications. Progress in Organic Coating. (In Press)
• Sarmast, E., Shankar, S., Salmieri, S., Rahmouni, S. A., Mahmud, J., Lacroix, M. (2024). Cross-linked gelatin–riboflavin-based film incorporated with essential oils and silver nanoparticle by gamma-irradiation: A novel approach for extending the shelf life of meat. Food Hydrocolloid. 147, 109330. 
• Jaiswal, L., Shankar, S., Lacroix, M. (2024). Effect of different energy levels of X-rays on tyrosine-capped silver nanoparticles synthesis: A non-thermal approach. Mater. Lett. 137, 135698. 

• Surendren, A., Pal, A., Rodriguez-Uribe, A., Shankar, S., Mohanty, A.K., Misra, M. (2023). Post-industrial starch-based thermoplastics and their talc-filled sustainable biocomposites for single-use plastic alternative. Int. J. Biological Macromol 253, 126751. 
• Ardjoum, N., Chibani, N., Shankar, S., Salmieri, S., Djidjelli, H., Lacroix, M. (2023). Incorporation of Thymus vulgaris essential oil and ethanolic extract of propolis improved the antibacterial, barrier, and mechanical properties of corn starch-based films. Int. J. Biol. Macromolec. 224, 578-583. 
• Begum, T., Follett, P.A., Shankar, S., Moskovchenko, L., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. (2023). Evaluation of bioactive low‐density polyethylene (LDPE) nanocomposite films in combined treatment with irradiation on strawberry shelf‐life extension. J. Food Sci. 2023, 1-21.
• Ji, J., Shankar, S., Royon, F., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. (2023). Essential oils as natural antimicrobials applied in meat and meat products – A review. Crit. Rev. Food Sci. Nutr. 63, 993-1009. 

2022

• Shankar, S., Karboune, S., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. (2022). Development of antimicrobial formulation based on essential oils to increase the shelf life of boneless chicken thighs. Rad. Phy Chem. 192, 109893. 
• Ji, J., Shankar, S., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. (2022). Combined effects of microencapsulated essential oils and γ-irradiation on microbiological and physicochemical properties of dry fermented sausages during ripening and storage. Food Cont. 33, 108624.
• Mahmud, J, Sarmast, E., Shankar, S., Lacroix, M. (2022). Nanotechnology developments in active food packaging. Food Res. Int. 154, 111023.
• Begum, T., Follett, P., Shankar, S., Mahmud, J., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. (2022). Mixture design methodology and predictive modelling for developing active formulations using essential oils and citrus extract against foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms in rice. J. Food Sci. 87, 353-369.

2021

• Shankar, S., Khodaei, D., Lacroix, M. (2021). Effect of chitosan/essential oils/silver nanoparticles composite films packaging and gamma irradiation on shelf life of strawberries. Food Hydrocolloid. 117, 106750.
• Ji, J., Shankar, S., Fernandez, J., Juillet, E., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. (2021). A rapid way of formulation development revealing potential synergic effects on numerous antimicrobial combinations against foodborne pathogens. Microbial Pathog. 158, 105047. 
• Ardjoum, N., Chibani, N., Shankar, S., Fadhel, Y.B., Djidjelli, H., Lacroix, M. (2021). Development of antimicrobial films based on poly (lactic acid) incorporated with Thymus vulgaris essential oil and ethanolic extract of Mediterranean propolis. Int. J. Biol. Macromolec. 185, 535-542. 
• Ardjoum, N., Shankar, S., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. (2021). In situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles in pectin matrix using gamma irradiation for the preparation of antibacterial pectin/silver nanoparticles composite films. Food Hydrocolloid. 121, 107000. 
• Hossain, F., Follett, P., Shankar, S., Begum, T., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. (2021). Radiosensitization of rice weevil Sitophilus oryzae using combined treatments of essential oils and ionizing radiation with Gamma-ray and X-Ray at different dose rates. Rad Phy Chem. 180, 109286.
• Criado, P., Fraschini, C., Shankar, S., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. (2021). Influence of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) gellan gum based coating on color and respiration rate of Agaricus bisporus mushrooms. J. Food Sci. 86, 420-425. 

• Shankar S., Jaiswal, L., Rhim, J.W. (2020). New insight into sulfur nanoparticles for applications in biotechnology. Crit. Rev. Environ. Sic. Technol. 51, 2329-2356. 
• Shankar, S., Baraketi, A., D’Auria, S., Fraschini, C., Salmieri, S., Jamshidian, M., Etty, M.C., Lacroix, M. (2020). Development of support based on chitosan and cellulose nanocrystals for the immobilization of anti-Shiga toxin 2B antibody. Carbohydr. Polym. 232, 115785. 
• Gaougaou, G., Shankar, S., Liot, Q., Constant, P., Déziel, E., Lacroix, M.  (2020). Gamma irradiation triggers a global stress response in Escherichia coli O157:H7 including base and nucleotides excision repair pathways. Microbial Pathog. 149, 104342. 
• Gobeil, A., Shankar, S., Lacroix, M. (2020). Radiosensitivity of FCV-F9 on Iceberg lettuce surface after combined treatments with γ-irradiation. J. Food Prot. 83, 2134-2146. 
• Jaiswal, L., Shankar, S., Rhim, J.W. (2020). Lignin-mediated green synthesis of AgNPs in carrageenan matrix for wound dressing application. Int. J. Biol. Macromolec. 159, 859-869. 
• Shankar, S., Follett, P., Ayari, S., Hossain, F., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. (2020). Microbial radiosensitization using combined treatments of essential oils and irradiation- Part B: Comparison between gamma-ray and X-ray at different dose rates. Microbial Pathog. 143, 104118 
• Bang, Y.J., Shankar, S., Rhim, J.W. (2020). Preparation of polypropylene/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) composite films incorporated with melanin nanoparticles for prevention of greening of potatoes. Packag. Technol. Sci. 33, 433-441. 
• Oun, A.A., Shankar, S., Rhim, J.W. (2020). Multifunctional nanocellulose/metal and metal oxide nanoparticle hybrid nanomaterials. Crit. Rev. Food Sci. Nutr. 60, 435-460. 
• Kim, Y.H., Kim, G.H., Yoon, K.S., Shankar, S., Rhim, J.W. (2020). Comparative antibacterial and antifungal activities of sulfur nanoparticles capped with chitosan. Microbial Pathog. 144, 104178. 
• Etty, M.C., D’Auria, S., Shankar, S., Salmieri, S., Coutu, J., Baraketi, A., Jamshidan, M., Fraschini, C., Lacroix, M. (2020). New immobilization method of anti-PepD monoclonal antibodies for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes p60 protein – Part A: Optimization of a crosslinked film support based on chitosan and cellulose nanocrystals (CNC). React. Funct. Polym, 146, 104313. 
• Gobeil, A., Shankar, S., Lacroix, M.  (2020). Radiosensitivity increase of FCV-F9 virus using combined treatments with natural antimicrobials and γ-irradiation. J. Appl. Microbiol. 128, 1534-1546.
• Baraketi, A., D’Auria, S., Shankar, S., Fraschini, C., Salmieri, S., Menissier, J., Lacroix, M. (2020). Novel spider web trap approach based on chitosan/cellulose nanocrystals/glycerol membrane for the detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on food surfaces. Int. J. Biol. Macromolec. 146, 1009-1014.
• Ayari, S., Shankar, S., Follett, P., Hossain, F., Lacroix, M. (2020). Potential synergistic antimicrobial efficiency of binary combinations of essential oils against Bacillus cereus and Paenibacillus amylolyticus-Part A. Microbial Pathog. 141, 104008.

• Shankar, S., Rhim, J.W. (2019). Eco-friendly antimicrobial nanoparticles of keratin-metal ion complex. Mater. Sci. Eng. C., 105, 110068. 
• Shankar, S., Bang, Y.J., Rhim, J.W. (2019). Antibacterial LDPE/GSE/Mel/ZnO composite film-coated wrapping paper for convenience food packaging application. Food Packag. Shelf Life 22, 100421. 
• Shankar, S., Danneels, F., Lacroix, M. (2019). Coating with alginate containing a mixture of essential oils and citrus extract in combination with ozonation or gamma irradiation increased the shelf life of Merluccius sp. Fillets. Food Packag. Shelf Life 22, 100434. 
• Bang, Y.J., Shankar, S., Rhim, J.W. (2019). In situ synthesis of multi-functional gelatin/resorcinol/silver nanoparticles composite films. Food Packag. Shelf Life 22, 100399. 
• Jaiswal, L., Shankar, S., Rhim, J.W. (2019). Carrageenan-based functional hydrogel film reinforced with sulfur nanoparticles and grapefruit seed extract for wound healing application. Carbohydr. Polym. 224, 115191. 
• Ontong, J., Paosen, S., Shankar, S.,* Voravuthikunchai, S.P. (2019). Eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Senna alata bark extract and its antimicrobial mechanism through enhancement of membrane degradation. J. Microbiological Method. 165, 105692. 
• Shankar, S., Wang, L.F., Rhim, J.W. (2019). Effect of melanin nanoparticles on the mechanical, water vapor barrier, and antioxidant properties of gelatin-based films for food packaging application. Food Packag. Shelf Life 21, 100363.
• Etty, M.C., D’Auria. S., Shankar, S., Salmieri, S., Fraschini C., Lacroix, M. (2019). New immobilization method of anti-PepD monoclonal antibodies for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes p60 protein- Part B: Rapid and specific sandwich ELISA using antibodies immobilized on a chitosan/CNC film support. React. Funct. Polym. 143, 104317.
• Shankar, S., Rhim, J.W. (2019). Effect of types of zinc oxide nanoparticles on structural, mechanical and antibacterial properties of poly(lactide)/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) composite films. Food Packag. Shelf Life 21, 100327. 
• Roy, S., Shankar, S., Rhim, J.W. (2019). Melanin-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticle and its use for the preparation of carrageenan-based antibacterial films. Food Hydrocolloid. 88, 237-246. 
• Shankar, S., Rhim, J.W. (2019). Effect of Zn salts and hydrolyzing agents on the morphology and antibacterial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticle. Environ. Chem. Lett. 17, 1105–1109.