Dr. Chandradip Kumar Yadav is a Nepali academician born on 28 May 1984 in Dhanusha, Nepal. He holds Nepali nationality and is married. His permanent address is Chorakoyalpur-3, Dhanusha, and he currently resides at Amrit Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu. He completed his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry in 2025 with a research focus on mixed surfactant interactions, dye behavior, and corrosion protection. He also holds an M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry, B.Sc. in PCM, a B.Ed., and a higher secondary education from reputable institutions. Dr. Yadav has over a decade of teaching experience at Tribhuvan University and affiliated campuses. He has served as teaching assistant, assistant lecturer, lecturer, hostel warden, and director of a coaching center. Currently, he is a lecturer at Amrit Campus, TU, Kathmandu. His research interests include surface chemistry, surfactants, corrosion science, and materials science. He is a Life Member of the Nepal Chemical Society and a member of RECOST and Amnesty International. He has published numerous international and national research articles in high-impact journals, including Q1 and Q2 indexed publications. His work focuses on corrosion inhibition, surfactant-dye interactions, and micellization behavior. He has presented research in many national and international conferences and received multiple awards, including the Young PhD Fellowship and the Indian Science Research Fellowship. Dr. Yadav has authored academic books on physical chemistry, nanoscience, and instrumental methods. He has supervised master's and PhD students in advanced chemistry research. He has organized scientific workshops and national academic conferences. He has participated in several training programs related to research methodology, patents, and scientific writing. His technical skills include spectroscopy, electrochemical analysis, chemical software tools, and laboratory instrumentation. He is fluent in Nepali, English, Hindi, and Maithili. He has contributed to community service, including blood donation initiatives. His achievements highlight a strong commitment to teaching, research, innovation, and scientific leadership.

 Award Received 

1. Awarded to mini research entitled "Tomato quality from organic and conventional production in a selected area of Dhankuta, Nepal, 2072-7- 15 B.S. (1 November 2015)." From the dean's office of TU.
2. Awarded to mini research entitled "Study of Mixed Surfactant Interaction in Mixed Solvent Media, 2076-09- 01 BS, (9 February , 2021) Dhankuta Multiple Campus, Dhankuta, TU.
3. Awarded Young Ph. D Fellowship from UGC, Nepal, 2082-1-19 (May2, 2025). entitled” Study of mixed surfactants interaction with dyes in mixed solvent media and corrosion protection behavior of mixed surfactants” Award number:  PhD-78/79-S&T-07
4. Awarded the Indian Science Research Fellowship 2022-2023 for characterization of the  mixed surfactants' interaction with dyes in mixed solvent media and corrosion protection behavior of mixed surfactants”
5. Awarded the Innovative Idea Award 2081 (2024) from Rajarshi Janak University, Janakpur, on the topic “Utilization of Waste Material Into Daily Use Material in Madhesh by Engineering Technology And Plastic Recycling Method."
6. Received the TWAS-SISSA Lincei Research Visits Awards 2025.
7.  Presented at 3rd OCS One-Day Extended Lecture Series 2023 international conference entitled "Effect of the percentage of Methanol on micellization position of mixed surfactant dye interaction. 04, December 2023, organized by the School of Applied Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Odisha, Bhubaneswar, India.

Collaborations

Strong Collaboration with national and international

• 2082-1-19 BS (2 May, 2025):  Awarded Ph.D. entitled “Study of mixed surfactants interaction with dyes in mixed solvent media and corrosion protection behavior of mixed surfactants” in CDC TU, Kirtipur, Kathmandu 
• 2006-2008: M. Sc. Physical Chemistry (CDC, TU), Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. First Division 
• 2005-2006: B.Ed., Model College, Janakpur, Nepal, First    Division
• 2002-2005: B.Sc. (PCM) (T.U), R.R.M Campus, Janakpur, 2nd Division                                                                                                                
• 2000-2002: +2, Vigyan Adhayan Kendra, Janakpur. 2nd Division.
• 2000: SLC, Shree Janta   Madhyamic Vidhayala, Simarardhigadhi, Dhanusha, First division.

• March 2010 to May 16, 2010:  Teaching Assistant in Dhankuta Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Dhankuta, 
• March 6, 2010 to March 18, 2017: Gokundeshwor Higher Secondary School, Dhankuta, Nepal 
• May 17, 2010 to March 18, 2017:  Asst. Lecturer in Dhankuta Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Dhankuta, Nepal
• March 19, 2017, to June 27, 2021:  Lecturer in Dhankuta Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Dhankuta, Nepal
• June 28, 2021, to present date:  Lecturer in Amrit Campus, Thamel, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
• May 17, 2010 to March 18, 2017: Dhankuta Institute of Health Science, Dhankuta
• June 28, 2021: SANN International College, KTM, Nepal
• September 1, 2021: Green Tara College of Health Science, Bhaisepati, Lalitpur, Nepal
• February 1, 2022: Everest International College, Solti mode, Kalimati
• May 17, 2010, to June- 27, 2021: Hostel Warden of Dhankuta Multiple campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
• May 17, 2010, to June- 27,  2021: Director of MMC coaching center, Dhankuta, Nepal

Top 10 Publications:

1. Yadav CK, Maharjan J, Rakesh B, Yadav B, Bhattarai A, Gardas RL, Kumar D. 2025 Effectiveness of SDS for mild steel surface in an acidic medium: energy dispersive X-ray and field emission scanning electron microscopy techniques. R. Soc. Open Sci. 12: 251271. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.251271 (Q1)
2. Yadav C.K., Shahi, N., Deo Akash, A.P., Bhattarai, A., & Kumar, D. (2025).  Effects of Temperature and Solvent Composition on Micellization Behavior of Mixed Surfactants (SDS-CPC) in CH3OH-H2OMediaby Surface Tension Method. Chemistry Select, 10, e00407 (1 of 12), doi.org/10.1002/slct.202500407(Q3)
3.  Yadav C.K., Yadav, B., Shahi, N., Niraula, T.P., Chaudhary, Y., Adhikari, M,.  Kunwar, J, Neupane, S., Yadav, A.P., Bhattarai, A., & Kumar, D. (2025).  Effect of sodium dodecyl sulfate on the corrosion protection behaviour of mild steel in acidic medium. R. Soc. Open Sci. 12: 250015. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.250015 (Q1)
4. Yadav, C. K., Subedi, V., Mukherjee, Monami., Khadka, S., Karn, A., Niraula, T.P., Yadav, A.P., Bhattarai, J., Bhattarai, A. (2025). Wetting behavior of mixed surfactants on the mild steel surface.E3S Web Conf. 610 04003 , DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/202561004003 (SJR rank)
5. Yadav, C. K., Shahi, N., Adhikari, M. K., Neupane, S., Rakesh, B., Yadav, A. P., & Bhattarai, A. (2024). Effect of Cetyl Pyridinium Chloride on Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel in Acidic Medium. International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 100776, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijoes.2024.100776 (Q3)
6.  Yadav, C. K., Shahi, N., Niraula, T. P., Yadav, A. P., Neupane, S., & Bhattarai, A. (2024). Effect of percentage of methanol on micellization position of mixed surfactant interaction in the absence and presence of dye. Results in Chemistry, 101834, .https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rechem.2024.101834 (Q2)
7.  Shahi, N., Shah, S. K., Yadav, Y. P., Yadav, C. K., Yadav, A. P., & Bhattarai, A. (2025). Influence of Methanol and Azo Dye on the Viscosity of Cationic Surfactant Solutions at Varying Temperatures and Their Concentrations. ChemistrySelect, 10(47), e04857.
8. Giri, B., Pandey, S., Shakya, S., Neupane, B. B., Kandel, K. P., Yadav, C. K., ... & Yonjan, M. (2022). Excessive iodine in iodized household salt in Nepal. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1514(1), 166-173, https://doi.org/10.1111/nyas.14793.  (Q1)
9. Shahi, N., Shah, S. K., Singh, S., Yadav, C. K., Yadav, B., Yadav, A. P., & Bhattarai, A. (2024). Comparison of dodecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (DTAB) and cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) as corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in sulphuric acid solution. International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 19(5), 100575. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijoes.2024.100575. (Q3)
10.  Adhikar, M. K., Yadav, C. K., Chaudhary, S., Nath, D., & Bhattarai, A (2025.) An overview of novel biosurfactants and their potential for industrial applications from a biosurfactant perspective, Next Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, 100305,ISSN 3050-4759,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexres  100305(Q1)