Lok Kumar Shrestha
- Affiliation:
- Supermolecules Unit,
- Supermolecules Group, MANA, NIMS
- Specialty:
- Molecular assembly, phase behavior, micelles, liquid crystals, and SAXS
- Academic degree:
- Ph.D. Yokohama National University, Japan (2008)
Educational and Working History
2012 Aug | - | Present | MANA Scientist, Supermolecules Group, MANA, NIMS |
2010 | - | 2012 Aug | ICYS-MANA Researcher, MANA, NIMS |
2008 | - | 2010 | JSPS postdoctoral Fellow at Yokohama National University |
2005 | - | 2008 | Ph.D. candidate at Yokohama National University (Under Monbukagakusho) |
2004 | - | 2005 | Research student at Yokohama National University |
2001 | - | 2004 | Teaching at Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Nepal |
1998 | - | 2001 | Master student at Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Nepal |
Research Interests
Self-assembly of amphiphiles:
Self-assembly of amphiphilic molecules in aqueous and nonaqueous systems and the microstructure characterization using small-angle scattering of X-rays or neutrons. Major interests: (i) formulation of nonionic reverse micelles in nonaqueous media using bio-surfactants (biocompatible and biodegradable); (ii) free structure control of reverse micelles for their application in nanostructured materials synthesis.
Nanostructured crystalline fullerene C60:
Synthesis, characterization, and application of nanostructured crystalline fullerene C60. Major interests: (i) production of nanostructured meso/or microporous single crystalline C60; (ii) investigation of reverse micelle-C60 interactions and the role of reverse micelle on the crystallization of C60 molecules at liquid-liquid interface;
Awards
- Nanoscale Poster Prize (NanoFormulation2011, ICMAT2011, June 26-July 1, 2011, Singapore).
- Young Chemist Award (Chemical Congress, May 23-25, 2008, Kathmandu Nepal).
- Best Presenter Award (International Conference on Emerging Issues on Research and Development April 4-6, 2007, Kathmandu Nepal)
Selected Papers
Reverse micelle microstructural transformations induced by oil and water
Shrestha LK, Shrestha RG, Abe M, Ariga K
Soft Matter 2011, 7, 10017-10024.Intrinsic Parameters for the Structure Control of Nonionic Reverse Micelles in Styrene: SAXS and Rheometry Studies
Shrestha LK, Shrestha RG, Aramaki K
Langmuir 2011, 27, 5862-5873.Charge-Free Reverse Wormlike Micelles in Nonaqueous Media
Shrestha LK, Yamamoto Y, Arima S, Aramaki K
Langmuir 2011, 27, 2340-2348.Structure and Rheology of Reverse Micelles in Dipentaerythrityl Tri-(12-hydroxystearate)/Oil Systems
Shrestha LK, Sato T, Shrestha RG, Hill, JP, Ariga K, Aramaki K
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 2011, 13, 4911-4918.Effect of Lipophilic Tail Architecture and Solvent Engineering on the Structure of Trehalose-Based Nonionic Surfactant Reverse Micelles
Shrestha LK, Sato, T, Dulle M, Glatter O, Aramaki K
. Phys. Chem. B 2010, 114, 12008-12017.Structural Investigation of Diglycerol Polyisostearate Reverse Micelles in Organic Solvents
Shrestha LK, Shrestha RG, Oyama K, Matsuzawa M, Aramaki K J. Phys. Chem. B 2009, 113, 12669-12679.Structure of Nonionic Surfactant Glycerol a-Monomyristate Micelles in Organic Solvents: A SAXS Study
Shrestha LK, Glatter O, Aramaki K
J. Phys. Chem. B 2009, 113, 6290-6298.Effect of Water on the Foaming Properties of Diglycerol Fatty Acid Esters-Oil Systems
Shrestha LK, Shrestha RG, Solans C, Aramaki K
Langmuir 2007, 23, 6918-6926.Shape, Size, and Structural Control of Reverse Micelles in Diglycerol Monomyristate Nonionic Surfactant System
Shrestha LK, Sato T, Aramaki K
J. Phys. Chem. B 2007, 111, 1664-1671.Foaming Properties of Monoglycerol Fatty Acid Esters in Nonpolar Oil System
Shrestha LK, Aramaki K, Kato H, Takase Y, Kunieda H
Langmuir 2006, 22, 8337-8345.