Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus

Ghantaghar, Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Lecturer
Shanta Pokharel Bhattarai
Academic Faculty
Female
shanta.bhattarai@trc.tu.edu.np

Dr. Shanta Pokhrel Bhattarai is Assistant Professor and current Director of MSc Chemistry Program, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus. She received PhD from Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.  Her research areas/interests are polymer Chemistry, biomaterials, Nano chemistry, Natural Product Chemistry etc.

Email: pokhrelbhattaraishanta@gmail.com

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry 2017

Thesis Title: Chitosan based polymer blends: Preparation, mechanical properties and biodegradability

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Paras Nath Yadav, Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Co-Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Rameshwar Adhikari, Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.

  • M. Sc. in Organic chemistry (1998) 

Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. 

  • B. Sc. in Chemistry 1996 

University of Lucknow, India. 

March, 2017 to Present : Assistant Professor at Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, NEPAL.

April, 2008 to March, 2017 : Teaching Assistant at Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, NEPAL.

November, 2002 to April, 2008 : Part Time Lecturer (Chemistry) at Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, NEPAL.

February, 2024 to August, 2024 : Expert, MSc Chemistry Program at Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, NEPAL.

August, 2024 to Present : Director, MSc Chemistry Program at Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, NEPAL.

  1. Dhruba Raj Bhattarai, Kumar Mani Dahal, S. K. Maharjan, Shanta Pokhrel (2025). Performance of plastic mulch on plant growth and yield of Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo L.), Macromolecular Symposia, 414: e70122. DOI: 10.1002/masy.70122.
  2. Shanta Pokhrel, Pratima Karki. (2023). Peanut shells cellulose based biodegradable nanocomposites with polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), Macromolecular Symposia, 409: 2200183 (1-8). DOI: 10.1002/masy.202200183
  3. Shanta Pokhrel, Shova Kumari Limbu, Subhangi Subedi (2022). Jackfruit starch based blends with polyvinylpyrrolidone: preparation, structural characterization, and biodegradable properties, Macromolecular Symposia, 403 (1): 2200063 (1-11) DOI: 10.1002/masy.202200063
  4. Shanta Pokhrel, Amrita Sigdel, Ralf Lach, Miroslav Slouf, Jakub Sirc, Vimal Katiyar, Dhruba Raj Bhattarai and Rameshwar Adhikari (2021). Starch-based biodegradable film with poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate): Preparation, morphology, thermal and biodegradation properties, Journal of Macromolecular Science - Pure and Applied Chemistry, 58(9): 610- 621. DOI: 10.1080/10601325.2021.1920838
  5. Shanta Pokhrel, Sunita Shah and Hari Sharan Adhikari (2021). Synthesis and characterization of chitosan from prawn shells and study of its effects on weight loss of Myrica esculenta fruits. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 33(2): 299-306.
  6. Shanta Pokhrel, Muna Shrestha, Miroslav Slouf, Jakub Sirc, Rameshwar Adhikari (2020). Eco-Friendly urea-formaldehyde composites based on corn husk cellulose fiber. International Journal of Composite Materials, 10(2): 29-36.
  7. Manoj Kumar Yadav, Shanta Pokhrel, Paras Nath Yadav (2020). Novel chitosan derivatives of 2-imidazolecarboxaldehyde and 2- thiophenecarboxaldehyde and their antibacterial activity. Journal of Macromolecular Science - Pure and Applied Chemistry, 57: 10, 703-710.
  8. Bidit Lamsal, Tika Ram Bhandari, Prasamsha Panta, Jean Marc Saiter, Shanta Pokhrel, Tika Bahadur  Katuwal,  Bahadur  Katuwal,  Rameshwar  Adhikari  (2020).  Preparation  and physicochemical characterization of ghee and Mūrcchita ghr ta. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 11(3): 256-260.
  9. Shanta Pokhrel and Paras Nath Yadav (2019). Functionalization of chitosan polymer and their applications. Journal of Macromolecular Science - Pure and Applied Chemistry, 56(5): 450- 475.
  10. Rajendra Saud, Shanta Pokhrel, Paras Nath Yadav (2019). Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity of maltol functionalized chitosan derivatives, Journal of Macromolecular Science - Pure and Applied Chemistry, 56(4): 375-383.
  11. Shanta Pokhrel, Nabina Raut, Dhruba Raj Bhattarai and Pushpa Bhattarai, (2019). Biochemical analysis of kiwifruit grown in Nepal, International Journal of Horticulture, 9(4): 23-30.
  12. Shanta Pokhrel (2018). Hydroxyapatite: Preparation, properties and its biomedical applications. Advances in Chemical Engineering and Science, 8: 225-240.
  13. Sushant Ghimire, Binita Neupane, Shanta Pokhrel, Paras Nath Yadav and Rameshwar Adhikari et al. (2017). Conversion of chitin isolated from fresh-water prawns to chitosan and its characterization. Polymers Research Journal, 11: 1-15.
  14. Shanta Pokhrel, Paras Nath Yadav and Rameshwar Adhikari (2017). Fabrication and characterization of biodegradable poly(vinyl alcohol)/chitosan blends. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 29(7): 1602-1606.
  15. Shanta Pokhrel, Ralf Lach, Hai Hong Le, Paras Nath Yadav, Rameshwar Adhikari et al. (2016). Fabrication and characterization of completely biodegradable copolyester-chitosan blends: I. spectroscopic and thermal characterization. Macromolecular Symposia, 366: 23-34.
  16. Shanta Pokhrel, Sunita Dahal, Samantha K. C. (2024). Extraction and Characterization of Pectin from Orange Peel. Journal of Nepal Chemical Society, 44(2): 110-119.
  17. Komal P. Malla, Bindu Malla, Rajesh Pandit, Shanta Pokhrel, Ram Jeewan Yadav, Rameshwar Adhikari. (2024). Acute Oral Toxicity Analysis of Nano-Hydroxyapatite-Gelatin Suspension in Albino Wistar Rats. Journal of Nepal Chemical Society, 44(1): 75-85.
  18. Shanta Pokhrel, Bibisha Basnet, Dhruba Raj Bhattarai, Anjali Shrestha, Anand Kumar Yadav, Ishwori P. Gautam (2024). Effect of starch coating on shelf life and biochemical properties of Daucus carota, Nepal Journal of Science and Technology, 22(1): 121-127.
  19. Shanta Pokhrel and Sanjeeb Dahal (2023). Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Silica from Rice Husk. Academic View, Journal of TUTA Tri-Chandra Campus Unit, 9: 143-148 ISSN: 2091-1890
  20. Kamala Pandey, Shanta Pokhrel (2022). Phytochemical screening and biological activities of Oxalis corniculata leaves of Sindhupalchowk District, Nepal. BIBECHANA, 19(1-2): 27-33.
  21. Surendra Thapa, Kamala Poudel, Shova Kumari Limbu, Ganesh Dahal, Shanta Pokhrel (2022). Phytochemical screening, GC analysis and antibacterial activity of Citrus limon peel extract and essential oil. Journal of Nepal Chemical Society, 43(1): 68-74.
  22. Shanta Pokhrel, Puja Karki (2021). Phytochemical screening, antibacterial, antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of Carica papaya leaves and seeds extract. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology, 20(1): 126-135.
  23. Shanta Pokhrel, Prabha Neupane (2021). Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant and antibacterial efficacy of methanol and hexane extract of Centella asiatica. BIBECHANA, 18(2): 1-8.
  24. Dhruba R. Bhattarai, Sanu Krishna Maharjan, Ishwari P. Gautam, Sujan Subedi, Shanta Pokhrel. (2020). Evaluation of capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes for variety improvement. Journal of Agriculture and Forestry University, 4: 139-144.
  25. Shanta Pokhrel, Kalpana Chaulagain (2020). Phytoconstituents and biological analysis of Acorus calamus rhizome of Sindhupalchowk District, Nepal. BIBECHANA, 17: 104-109.
  26. Shanta Pokhrel, Lalita Sundari Rai. (2019). Fabrication and characterization of starch-based biodegradable polymer with polyvinyl alcohol. Journal of Nepal Chemical Society, 40: 57- 66.
  27. Shanta Pokhrel and Sanjay Kumar Yadav (2018). Isolation and Characterization of essential oil from Cymbopogon citrates Grown in Nepal. Journal of Nepal Chemical Society, 39: 72- 75.
  28. Shanta Pokhrel, Ralf Lach, Wolfgang Grellmann, Andre Wutzler, Paras Nath Yadav, Rameshwar Adhikari et al. (2016). Synthesis of chitosan form prawn shells and characterization of its structural and antimicrobial properties. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology, 17(1): 5-9.
  29. Shanta Pokhrel (2015). A review on introduction and applications of starch and its biodegradable polymers, International Journal of Environment, 4(4): 86-97.
  30. Shanta Pokhrel, Paras Nath Yadav, and Rameshwar Adhikari (2015). Applications of chitin and chitosan in industry and medical science: A review, Nepal Journal of Science and Technology, 16(1): 99-104.
  31. Dhruba R. Bhattarai, Krishna P. Poudyal and Shanta Pokhrel (2011). Effect of Azotobacter and Nitrogen Levels on Fruit Yield and Quality of Bell Pepper, Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 12: 29-34
  32. Shanta Pokhrel Bhattarai (2009). Environmental and genetic influence in seed chemistry. Nepalese Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 7: 117-120.