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Vinod Kadam

Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, RMIT University - Brunswick Campus, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute

ORCID iD 0000-0001-6206-9271
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Vinod Kadam is a Senior Scientist specializing in Textile Manufacture and Textile Chemistry at ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute in Avikanagar, Rajasthan, India. With a Ph.D. in Textiles and Engineering from RMIT University, Australia, his research focuses on multifunctional air filtration for respiratory protection using electrospun nanofibre membranes. He has made significant contributions to the development of sustainable textiles, particularly in biopolymer processing and functional applications, green chemistry, and nanotechnology.

Dr. Kadam's expertise extends to the manufacturing, processing, and characterization of fibre-reinforced composites, as well as their acoustic properties. His research interests also include natural fibre-based agro-textiles and material characterization techniques such as SEM, EDX, and FTIR. With a rich professional experience spanning various scientific positions and research projects, Dr. Kadam has published extensively in reputed journals, authored several book chapters, and obtained 04 patents so far.

He is a recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Middle Career Scientist Award from ISSGPU and the NESA Young Scientist Award. Dr. Kadam is actively involved in professional associations and community service, demonstrating his commitment to advancing research and fostering sustainability in the textile industry.

Employment

  • Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute Senior Scientist
    2018 - Present
  • Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute Scientist
    2011 - Present
  • Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology Research Associate
    2009 - 2011
  • Grasim Industries (Aditya Birla Group of companies) Engineer (Processing)
    2007 - 2009

Education

  • RMIT University - Brunswick Campus PhD
    2015 - 2018
  • Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute M Tech Textiles
    2004 - 2006
  • Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University Bachelors of Textile Engineering
    2000 - 2003
  • Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education Diploma in Textile Manufacturing
    1996 - 2000

Projects & Funding

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Publications (59)