Academic Staff

Ph.D.  : National Chemical Laboratory, University of Pune, Pune, India

M.Sc. : Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India

B.Sc.  :  Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

• Sustainable Materials
• Waste valorization into high-value products
• Polymer engineering
• Biodegradable and compostable plastics and bioplastics
• Sustainable and Green Biodegradable Packaging
• Food irradiation
• Nanotechnology
• Biomedical applications of nanoparticles and biopolymers

• 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:

• Structural Biochemistry for Food and Pharma (TFBC 2001)
• Research project Management and Info Access (TFPJ 4000)
• Food and Beverage Engineering (FOOD 2000)
• Physical Chemistry and Food Physics (PHYS 2006)
• Chemical engineering for Pharma (TFPT 3001)
• Principles of System Biology (TFBG 1002)
• Biochemical Transformations for Food and Pharmaceuticals (TFBC 2002)
• Industrial Biotechnology for Nutraceuticals ( 4001)

Edited Books

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

Dissemination Activities

• Peer-reviewed scientific journals: 97
• Chapters in books:  8
• Conference papers & presentations: 23
• Patents: 4

Selected Publications 

1. Contant, K., Shankar, S., Lacroix, M. (2025). In Vitro study on the inhibitory effect of various essential oils against murine coronavirus MHV-A59 replication, Phytomedicine Plus, 5, 100566.
2. Mansaray, H., Kamara, S., Shankar, S. (2025). Extraction of bioethanol from cassava root and cocoyam using saccharomyces cerevisiae strain with differing H2SO4 concentrations. Mediterranean Journal of Chemistry, 15, 111-122.

3. Shankar, S., Robichaud V., Holkem, A.T., Salmieri, S., Aguilar-Uscanga B.R., Millette, M., Lacroix, M. (2024). Anticancer properties and prevention of metabolic syndrome by probiotic-enriched powdered human milk. Food Bioscience, 62, 105354.
4. Shankar, S., Mohanty, A.K., DeEll, J., Carter, K., Lenz, R., Misra, M. (2024). Trends and advances in techniques for improving postharvest preservation of fruit by microbial reduction: A review. Npj Sustainable Agriculture,  2, 25.
5. Jaiswal, L., Shankar, S., Lacroix, M. (2024). Dual effect of pH and X-ray irradiation on properties of gelatin/trans-cinnamaldehyde-based composite films for sustainable packaging. Int. J. Biol. Macromol.  280, 135652.
6. Limayem, A., Martin, E. M., Shankar, S*. (2024). Study on the citrus greening disease: Current challenges and novel therapies. Microbial Pathogenesis, 192, 106688.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Sassi, G., Shankar, S., Jaiswal, L., Salmieri, S., Karboune, S., Lacroix, M. (2024). Antifungal properties of spray-dried natural formulation based on a mixture of essential oils,  whey protein isolate, and maltodextrin to preserve grated mozzarella cheese quality. Int. Dairy J. 154, 105919.
10. 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. Prog. Organic Coat. 189, 108270.
11. Arshad, M., Shankar, S., Mohanty, A.K., Misra, M. (2024). Renewable hydrophobic coatings from camelina oil with improved barrier and mechanical properties of paper for packaging applications. ACS Omega. 9, 19786-19795.
12. Mahmud, J., Muranyi, P., Shankar, S., Sarmast. E., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. (2024). Optimization of nanoemulsion preparation parameters using central composite design to control food spoilage bacteria and foodborne pathogens. Colloids and Surface A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 686, 133405.
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13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.

17. 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.
18. 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.
19. Mahmud, J, Sarmast, E., Shankar, S., Lacroix, M. (2022). Nanotechnology developments in active food packaging. Food Res. Int. 154, 111023.
20. 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.

21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.

27. 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.
28. 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.
29. 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.    
30. 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.  
31. 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
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. 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.  
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. 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.
39. 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.