Prem Kumar

Master's graduate in Photochemistry and Molecular Materials with research experience in biomaterials, functional polymeric systems, nanomaterials, and physicochemical characterization. Interested in sustainable functional materials, soft matter systems, polymer networks, and photoactive molecular systems.

Master's Thesis Research - University of Bologna - Bologna, Italy

(2024-09 - 2025-09)

Development of Chitin-Collagen Wound Dressing Foams, from Mechanical Properties to Bioactivity. Supervisor: Dr. Simona Fermani

• Preparation of β-chitin/collagen biomaterial scaffolds
• Silver nanoparticle loading through encapsulation and adsorption approaches
• Analysis of release behaviour and biological performance
• Swelling and dehydration kinetics
• Volume retention studies
• Compression and mechanical stability evaluation
• SEM image analysis
• Cell viability data analysis using resazurin assay
• Study of structure–property relationships in soft biomaterials

Secondary School Teacher (Chemistry) - Indian Bologna, Italy - India

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

• Teaching chemistry at secondary school level
• Development of communication and scientific presentation skills

Master of Science - Photochemistry and Molecular Materials - Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna (2022-09 - 2025-09)

Bachelor of Science - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics - Maharshi Dayanand University (2017-07 - 2020-10)