Dr. Ajaya Kumar Behera

M.Tech. Thesis

Ajaya Kumar Behera, “Novel synthesis, characterization and methanol gas sensing application of processable conducting polymer: Poly(m-aminophenol) in aqueous HCl”. Prof. Basudam Adhikari (Guide), Materials Science Centre, I.I.T. Kharagpur, 2008.

Ph.D. thesis

Ajaya Kumar Behera, “Reinforcing behavior of jute in soy and modified soy resin based composites”. Prof. Basudam Adhikari (Guide), Prof. Ramkrishna Sen (Co-Guide), Materials Science Centre, I.I.T. Kharagpur, 2013.

Patent granted/applied

[1]. “Biodegradable and rigid natural resin matrix jute fiber reinforced composites” Ajaya K. Behera, Sridevi A.N., S. R. Chowdhury, R. K. Basak, P. K. J. Mohapatra, R. Sen and B. Adhikari, Indian patent application No. 1136/KOL/2010, Oct. 11, 2010. Granted No.: INA 450398 (Granted date 11/09/2023).

[2]. “Application of jarosite waste to improve the physico-mechanical properties of biodegradable natural fiber composites” Suvendu Manna, Vishal Kumar Singh, and Ajaya K. Behera (2024). Indian Patent application No.202411036627.

Book Articles (Chapter)

[1]. “Oil spill treatment using porous material” by Prakash Bobde, Ajaya K. Behera, and Ravi Patel (2022), Pages 157-173 of Book “Advances in Oil-Water Separation: A Complete Guide for Physical, Chemical, and Biochemical Processes”. Book Editor: Papita Das, Suvendu Manna, Jitendra Kumar Pandey, ISBN/GTIN9780323899789, Elsevier, Published Date: 1st February 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2020-0-03308-6.

[2]. “Spectroscopic analysis of interfacial adhesion in natural fibre polymer composites” Shruti Swaroop Pattnaik, Ajaya K. Behera*, and Nigamananda Das (2024), “Interfacial Bonding Characteristics in Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Fiber-matrix interface in Biocomposites.” Book Editor: Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Mohit Hemath Kumar, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin, Hardcover ISBN 978-981-99-8326-1, eBook ISBN 978-981-99-8327-8, Springer Publication, Published Date: 08 February 2024, Pages 79-96, 440. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-8327-8.

[3] Gayatri Sahini, Vivek Kaushik, Ajaya K. Behera, & Suvendu Manna (2024). “Augmentation of nanorobots in the field of biomedicine” Book Editor: Basak P, Das P, Manna S, Sinha TK (Eds): Applications of Nanotechnology in Biomedical Engineering, CRC Press, eBook ISBN9781003432661. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003432661. Published Date: 20 December 2024.

[4] Chirasmayee Mohanty, Debasis Nanda, Nigamananda Das, & Ajaya K. Behera*, Influence of fibre surface treatments on mechanical and thermal properties of natural fibre reinforced PA6 composites (2024) for the Book “Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Engineering Thermoplastics Composites” Book Editor: Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Mohit Hemath Kumar, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin, Nova publishers. (Accepted).

Journal Articles

International Journal

[48] Ajaya K. Behera*, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Satyaranjan Behera, Jagadish Kumar, Suvendu Manna, and Nigamananda Das, “Enhancement of green composite performance through the synergistic influence of cashew nut shell liquid and nanoclay on natural fiber reinforcement” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2024. Wiley Publications (Accepted). ISSN  0021-8995 (Print), IF: 3.0. DOI: 10.1002/app.20242583.

[47] Priyanka P. Mishra, Chirasmayee Mohanty, Nigamananda Das, Manjusri Mishra, Amar K. Mohanty, Suvendu Manna, and Ajaya K. Behera*. Unlocking Green Solutions: Cellulose as a Lucrative Heavy Metal Adsorbent in Wastewater Treatment-A Comprehensive Review.  Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 235, 806, 2024. Springer Publications. DOI: 10.1007/s11270-024-07636-x. ISSN: 0049-6979, IF: 3.8

[46] Diptiranjan Behera, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Sukanya Sanjibani, Ganesh C. Nayak, Nigamananda Das and Ajaya K. Behera*.  “Fabrication and characterization of eco-friendly biocomposites from waste coconut spathe fabric for sustainable progress.” New Journal of Chemistry, 48, 17761 – 17772,  2024,  RSC Publications, ISSN: 1369-9261, IF: 2.7 (Accepted). DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ03831B.

[45] Vishal K. Singh, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Satyasmita Swain, Bankim C. Tripathy, Suvendu Manna, and Ajaya K. Behera “Repurposing the jarosite waste as a novel nanofiller for preparation of biocomposites” Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024. Springer Publications. ISSN: 2190-6815 (Print), IF: 3.5. DOI : 10.1007/s13399-024-06188-8.

[44] Diptiranjan Behera, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Debasis Nanda, P. Parhi, and Ajaya K. Behera* “Renewable and sustainable waste coconut spathe fabric biocomposites: Fabrication to characterization”, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 14(16), 2024. Springer Publications. ISSN: 2190-6815 (Print), IF: 3.5. DOI: 10.1007/s13399-024-06107-x.

[43] Diptiranjan Behera, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Debasis Nanda, Priyanka P. Mishra, Suvendu Manna, and Ajaya K. Behera*. “A review on bamboo fiber reinforced composites and their potential applications”. Emergent Materials, 2024, ISSN:  2522-5731. Springer Publications. IF: 4.8, DOI: 10.1007/s42247-024-00832-9.

[42] Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Nigamananda Das, Ashwini K. Dash, and Ajaya K. Behera*. “Fabrication and characterization of natural fiber reinforced cowpea resin-based green composites: an approach towards agro-waste valorization”. RSC Advances, 14(35), 25728-25739, 2024. ISSN: 2046-2069 (online), IF: 3.9. RSC Publications, DOI:10.1039/d4ra03546a.

[41] Chirasmayee Mohanty, Alaka Samal, Ajaya K. Behera, and Nigamananda Das. Poly-m-Aminophenol/CoFe₂O₄ (p-n) Heterojunction: Sustainable Decontamination of BPA, Ciprofloxacin Pollutants from water and its study of Antimicrobial Performance, Journal of Water Process Engineering, 65, 105821, 2024. ISSN:  2214-7144 (online), IF: 6.3, Elsevier Publications, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105821.

[40] Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Pallavi Jali, and Ajaya K. Behera*. Mechanical and environmental degradation of waste vetiver root fiber reinforced soy composite as a sustainable biocomposite.  Polymer International, xx, xx, 2024. IF: 2.9, Wiley Publications, ISSN: 1097-0126 (Online). DOI: 10.1002/pi.6664.

[39] Priyanka P. Mishra, Pratik Das, Sukarna Paul, Suvendu Manna, Piyali Basak, Nigamananda Das, Ajaya K. Behera. Graphene oxide dots-loaded chitin flask a sustainable adsorbent for separating multiple dyes from water. Environmental Quality Management, 34(1), e22249, 2024. ISSN: 1520-6483 (Online), IF: 1.56, Wiley Publications. DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22249.

[38] Chirasmayee Mohanty, Alaka Samal,  Ajaya K. Behera, & Nigamananda Das. Poly Meta-Aminophenol (PmAP) as a Solid-State Electron Mediator in Z-Scheme, Ag₃PO₄/CoFe₂O₄ heterojunction: Mineralisation of highly concentrated Bisphenol-A and Reactive dyes water pollutants. ACS Omega, 9, 18, 19968–19981, 2024. ISSN 2470-1343 (print); IF: 3.7, ACS Publication. DOI 10.1021/acsomega.3c09943.

[37] Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Yubraj Pani, Nigamananda Das, Manjushree Mishra, Amar K. Mohanty, and Ajaya K. Behera* .  Fabrication and characterizations of screw pine root fiber reinforced soy composite as sustainable green composite. Polymer Engineering & Sciences, 64, 7, 3048-3058, 2024.  ISSN:0032-3888 (Print); IF: 3.2, Wiley Publication. DOI: 10.1002/pen.26746.

[36] Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Priyanka P. Mishra, Vishal K. Singh, Shakti S. Sahoo, Nigamananda Das, Suvendu Manna, & Ajaya K. Behera*. Development and characterizations of jarosite waste reinforced poly(vinyl alcohol) composites: A sustainable approach towards solid waste management, SPE Polymers, 5, 3, 343-352, 2024. Wiley Publication. ISSN: 2690-3857 (print). DOI: 10.1002/pls2.10128.

[35] Diptiranjan Behera, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Priyanka P. Mishra, Ruchismita Sahu, Nigamananda Das, Suvendu Manna, Manjushree Mishra, and Amar K. Mohanty & Ajaya K. Behera*.  Fabrication and characterization of industrial biocomposite from cellulosic fibers of Luffa cylindrica in a protein based natural matrix. Industrial Crops & Products, 212, 118328, 2024. ISSN: 0926-6690 (Online), IF: 5.6, Elsevier Publications. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.118328.

[34] Chirasmayee Mohanty, Priyanka P. Mishra, Alaka Samal, Nigamananda Das, & Ajaya K. Behera*. “Design of inexpensive, magnetically separable MnFe₂O₄/Poly meta-amino phenol (PmAP) heterostructure: Catalyst for Bisphenol A & Reactive Blue 19 mineralisation.” Environmental Science: Advances, 3, 561-571, 2024. ISSN: 2666-7657 (Online), IF: 3.5, RSC Publications. DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00394A.

[33] Khusboo Kumari, Anupama Joy, Pupulata Saren, Sourav Acharya, Shrabani De, Ajaya K. Behera, Bani Mahanti, & Ganesh C. Nayak. “Synthesis of highly porous hybrid nanocomposite of hemp derived carbon nanosheet/Carbon nanotube/Manganese Cobalt Oxide for asymmetric supercapacitor.” Materials Chemistry and Physics, 313, 128677, 2024. ISSN:0254-0584(Online). IF: 4.3, Elsevier Publications. DOI: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2023.128677.

[32] Ajaya K. Behera*, Shruti S. Pattnaik, Chirasmayee Mohanty, Rohit Srivastav, and Jyotsnarani Pradhan, “Mechanical and cytotoxic analysis of cutlery developed from phenol-formaldehyde modified soy-jute composite.” Vietnam Journal of Chemistry, 62, 2, 151-159, 2024. ISSN:2572-8288 (Online),  IF: 1.3, Wiley Publications. DOI: 10.1002/vjch.202200162.

[31] Kesaba Charan Bishoyi, Shruti Swaroop Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, and Ajaya K. Behera*, “Effect of banana peduncle fibre on the mechanical, water, and degradation properties of hybrid composites made from modified soy resin.” Polymer Composites, 44(10), 6604-6615, 2023. ISSN:  1548-0569, IF: 5.23, Wiley Publications. DOI:10.1002/pc.27583

[30] Chirasmayee Mohanty, Nigamananda Das, Ajaya K. Behera*, and Bankim C. Tripathy, “Efficiency of poly(m-aminophenol) as a novel adsorbent for individual/ simultaneous removal of organic dyes and hexavalent chromium from water sources.” Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 234, 204, 2023. ISSN: 0049-6979, IF:3.8, Springer Publication. DOI: 10.1007/s11270-023-06221-y

[29] Shruti S. Pattnaik, Sanat K. Mohapatra, Chirasmayee Mohanty, Ajaya K. Behera*, and Bankim C. Tripathy, “Influence of waste vetiver root fiber on mechanical, hydrophobicity, and biodegradation of soy‑based biocomposites as plastic substitute” Fibers and Polymers, 24, 265–274, 2023. ISSN: 1229-9197, IF: 2.2, Springer Publication. DOI: 10.1007/s12221-023-00085-z

[28] Pratik Das, Suvendu Manna, Ajaya K. Behera, Moumita Shee, Piyali Basak, Amit Kumar Sharma, “Current synthesis, characterization techniques for clay-based polymer nano-composites and its biomedical applications: A review.”  Environmental Research, 212, Part E, 113534, 2022. ISSN: 0013-9351 (print), IF: 7.7. Elsevier Publications. DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113534

[27] Ajaya K. Behera*, Rohit Srivastava, and Anath B. Das, “Effect of modified nanoclay on mechanical, morphological and degradation properties of the thermoplastic starch reinforced nanocomposites” Starch, 74, 3-4, 2100270, 2022. ISSN: 1521-379X (online), IF: 2.6. Wiley Publications, DOI: 10.1002/star.202100270.

[26] Ajaya K. Behera*, Nigamananda Das, and Suvendu Manna, “Evaluation of mechanical, morphological, and biodegradation properties of natural fiber reinforced nano-biocomposites” SPE Polymers, 3(1), 65-74, 2022. ISSN: 2690-3857, Wiley Publications, DOI: 10.1002/PLS2.10065

[25] Ajaya K. Behera*, and Suvendu Manna, “Evaluation of conductivity and mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced soy-melamine formaldehyde based green composite”, Polymer Composites,  43, 3, 1546-1556, 2022. ISSN:  1548-0569, IF: 5.23, Wiley Publications, DOI: 10.1002/PC.26475

[24] Ajaya K. Behera*, Suvendu Manna, and Nigamananda Das, “Effect of soy waste and cellulose on mechanical, water and biodegradation of thermoplastic starch composite” Starch, 74(1-2), 2100123, 2022. ISSN: 1521-379X, IF: 2.6, Wiley Publications. DOI: 10.1002/star.202100123. 

[23] Ajaya K. Behera*, Chirasmayee Mohanty, and Anuvab Mohanty, “Development and characterization of biodegradable jute reinforced sapling pot”, Journal of Natural Fibers, 19(14), 7738-7749, 2022. ISSN: 1544-0478, IF: 3.5, Taylor & Francis Publications. DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2021.1958409. 

[22] Ajaya K. Behera*, Chirasmayee Mohanty, and Nigamananda Das, “Synthetic glass and jute fabric reinforced soy-based biocomposites: Development and characterization”, Polymers and Polymer Composites, 29(9), S678-S687, 2021. ISSN: 0967-3911, IF: 2.1. SAGE Publications. DOI:10.1177/09673911211020609.

[21] Ajaya K. Behera*, Sridevi Avancha, Nigamananda Das, and Basudam Adhikari, “Mechanical and biodegradation analysis of fully biodegradable eco-friendly natural fiber reinforced sapling pot”, Polymer Composites, 42(6), 2910-2919, 2021. ISSN:  1548-0569, IF: 5.23. Wiley Publication. DOI: 10.1002/pc.26024.

[20] Ajaya K. Behera*, and Chirasmayee Mohanty, “Fabrication and characterization of nano-biocomposites using natural fiber and soy resin”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 47(5), 1183-1188, 2021. ISSN: 2214-7853, IF: 2.59, Elsevier Publications. DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.03.408.

[19] Ajaya K. Behera*, Chirasmayee Mohanty, Sibun K. Pradhan, and Nigamananda Das, “Assessment of soil and fungal degradability of thermoplastic starch reinforced natural fiber composite”, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 29(4), 1031-1039, 2021. ISSN: 1566-2543, IF: 4.7, Springer Publications. DOI: 10.1007/s10924-020-01944-z.

[18] Sridevi Avancha, Ajaya K. Behera*, Ramkrishna Sen, and Basudam Adhikari, “Accelerated weathering analysis of jute reinforced cashewnut shell liquid modified soy based green composite”, SPE polymers, 1(2), 81-89, 2020. ISSN: 2690-3857,Wiley Publication. DOI: 10.1002/pls2.10020.

[17] Aparna Dey, Pallavi Jali, Ajaya K. Behera, Anath B. Das and Chinmay Pradhan, “A study on efficient microbial biodegradation of cellulose based jute composite”, Polymer Composites, 41, 1428–1434, 2020. ISSN:  1548-0569, IF: 5.23, Wiley Publications. DOI:10.1002/pc.25466.

[16] Chandan Maity, Sumanta Sahoo, Kartikey Verma, Ajaya K. Behera, and Ganesh Nayak, “Facile functionalization of boron Nitride (BN) for the development of high-performance asymmetric supercapacitors”, New Journal of Chemistry,  44(19), 8106–8119, 2020. RSC Publications, ISSN 1369-9261, IF: 2.7. DOI:10.1039/C9NJ06284J.

[15] Ajaya K. Behera*, Ramkrishna Sen, and Basudam Adhikari, “Environment-friendly fully biodegradable jute-poly(vinyl alcohol) modified soy composite development as plastic substitute”, Journal of Natural Fibers, 1-10, 2020. ISSN: 1544-0478, IF: 3.5, Taylor & Francis Publications. DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2020.1764440.

[14] Ajaya K. Behera*, and Chirasmayee Mohanty, “Development and characterization of novel composites from soy bean protein”, Medicinal & Analytical Chemistry International Journal, 3(1): 000132, 2019. ISSN: 2639-2534,Medwin Publications. DOI:10.23880/macij-16000132

[13] Ajaya K. Behera*, “Mechanical and biodegradation analysis of thermoplastic starch reinforced nano-biocomposites”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 410, 012001, 2018. ISSN: 1757-899X, IF: 0.51, IOP Publications. DOI:10.1088/1757-899X/410/1/012001.

[12] Ajaya K. Behera*, Basudam Adhikari and Pradip Kar, “Synthesis of processable conducting poly(m-aminophenol) having structure like keto derivative of polyaniline”, Polymer Science Series B, 57(2), 159-166, 2015. ISSN: 1560-0904, IF:1.0, Springer Publications. DOI: 10.1134/S1560090415020025.

[11] Ajaya K. Behera, Sridevi Avancha, Suvendu Manna, Ramkrishna Sen, and Basudam Adhikari, “Effect of nanoclay on physico-mechanical properties and microbial degradation of jute reinforced soymilk-based nano-biocomposites”, Polymer Engineering and Science, 54(2), 345–354, 2014. ISSN: 0032-3888, IF: 3.2,  Wiley Publications. DOI: 10.1002/pen.23556.

[10] Ajaya K. Behera, Sridevi Avancha, Ramkrishna Sen, and Basudam Adhikari, “Development and characterization of plasticized starch based biocomposites with soy pulp as reinforcement filler.” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 127(6), 4681–4687, 2013. ISSN: 0021-8995, IF:2.188, Wiley Publications. DOI:10.1002/app.38077.

[9] Ajaya K. Behera*, Sridevi Avancha, Ramkrishna Sen, and Basudam Adhikari, “Development and characterization of nanoclay modified soy resin-based jute composite as an eco-friendly/green product”. Polymer Plastic Technology and Engineering, 52(8), 833–840, 2013. ISSN: 0360-2559, IF:2.7, Taylor & Francis Publications. DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2013.763354.

[8] Sridevi Avancha, Ajaya K. Behera, Ramkrishna Sen, and Basudam Adhikari, “Physical and mechanical characterization of jute reinforced soy composites” Journal of Reinforced Plastic and Composites, 32(18), 1380 – 1390, 2013. ISSN‎: ‎0731-6844, IF:2.3, SAGE publications. DOI: 10.1177/0731684413485979.

[7] Ajaya K. Behera, Sridevi Avancha, Ratan Kumar Basak, Ramkrishna Sen, and Basudam Adhikari, “Fabrication and characterization of bio-degradable jute reinforced soy based green composites”. Carbohydrate Polymers,  88(1), 329–335, 2012. ISSN: 0144-8617, IF: 10.7, Elsevier Publications. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2011.12.023. Citation-96.

[6] Pradip Kar, Ajaya K. Behera, Narayan C. Pradhan, Basudam Adhikari, “Doping of the processable conducting poly(m-aminophenol) with inorganic acids”. Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B: Physics, 50(9), 1822–1833, 2011. ISSN: 0022-2348, IF: 1.2, Taylor & Francis Publications. DOI: 10.1080/00222348.2010.549429.

[5] Pradip Kar, Ajaya K. Behera, N.C. Pradhan, and B. Adhikari, “Optimization for the chemical synthesis of conducting poly(m-aminophenol) in HCl using ammonium persulfate”. High Performance Polymers,  22(4), 428–441, 2010. ISSN: 0954-0083, IF:  1.8, SAGE Publications, DOI:10.1177/0954008309105513.

National Journal

[4] Ajaya K. Behera*, and Chirasmayee Mohanty, “Mechanical and physical characterization of jute reinforced green matrix-based nano-biocomposites”, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, ISSN: 2348-1269, 7 (1), 64–69, 2020, Atman Publishing Academy.

[3] Ajaya K. Behera*, “Comparative study of properties between nanoclay and soy pulp reinforced thermoplastic starch composites”, Applied Science and Advanced Materials International, ISSN: 2394-3173, 2(4-6), 85–89, 2016, Hiranya Publications (OEC).View

[2] Ajaya K Behera* and Basudam Adhikari, “Jute Reinforced Nano-Biocomposite for Structural and Industrial Applications”, Applied Science and Advanced Materials International, 2 (1), 11–15, 2015, Hiranya Publications (OEC). Citation-02.

[1] Ajaya K. Behera*, “Lignocellulosic fiber reinforced soy composites: An alternative to plastic product”, Applied Science and Advanced Materials International, ISSN: 2394-3173, 1(6), 160–164, 2015, Hiranya Publications (OEC). Citation-02.

Refereed Conference Publications/Proceedings

[1]. Ajaya K. Behera, Sridevi A. N., R. K. Basak, R. K. Sen, and B. Adhikari, ¨Jute reinforced nanoclay modified soy composite: Bio-material for engineering application” (APM-2011), Page 1-13 March 25–27, 2011. CIPET Chennai, India.

[2]. Ajaya K Behera, ¨Thermoplastic starch reinforced soy pulp and cellulose composites: Development to Characterization” (RAIMS 2015), Page 60-63, November 14–15, 2015. VSSUT Burla, India.

[3]. Ajaya K. Behera, ¨Effect of nano filler on improvement of physico-mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced soy composite” (NMNC 2016), Page 72-74, January 29–30, 2016. KIIT Bhubaneswar, India.

[4]. Ajaya K. Behera, ¨Innovation of Plastic: A boon or curse for the environmental pollution” (EIAHH 2016), Page 19-25, September 28–29, 2016. M.S. College, Badamba, India.

[5]. Ajaya K. Behera, ¨Mechanical and biodegradation analysis of thermoplastic starch reinforced nano-biocomposites” (ICFM-2017), Page 52-55, September 21–23, 2015. Bhubaneswar, India. View

M.Phil. Guided

Ph.D. Guided

• “Eco-friendly bio-degradable natural fiber reinforced sapling pot: a novel material for replacing plastic” (PI: Dr. Ajaya K. Behera), (2017-2019), Utkal University, Rs. 1,00,000/-. (Completed)
• “Development and characterization of eco-friendly biodegradable vetiver grass fiber reinforced green composite” (PI: Dr. Ajaya K. Behera), (2021-2023), Odisha State Higher Education Council, Government of Odisha, Rs. 4,96,000/-. (Completed)
• “Development of inorganic ferrite/conducting polymer-based composites for photo assisted decontamination of wastewaters”, (PI: Dr. Ajaya K. Behera, Co-PI: Prof. Nigamananda Das), (2021-2024), Department of Science and Technology, Government of Odisha, Rs. 6,70,000/-. (Ongoing)
• “Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Natural Fiber-Shorea robusta Leaf Reinforced Hybrid Sapling Pot Composite” (Consultancy Project)(PI: Dr. Ajaya K. Behera, Co-PI: Prof. Nigamananda Das), (2024-2025), Department of Forest, Government of Odisha, Rs. 6,60,000/-. (Accepted)

• GATE qualified in 2006.
• Best poster award at MACRO-2010 conference, IIT Delhi.
• Selected by Orissa Public Service Commission-2011, for Jr. Lectureship in Chemistry.
• 3rd National Award for Technology Innovation in Green Polymeric Materials & Products by Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC), Govt. of India 2013.
• Best poster award at MTM-2020 conference, SVNIT Surat, Gujrat.

Professional Activities

• Joint Secretary of “The Alumni Association, Department of Chemistry, Utkal University” from March 2015-June 2017. February 2020-
• Treasurer of “The Alumni Association, Department of Chemistry, Utkal University” from July 2017-May 2019.
• Board of study member of P.N. Autonomous college, Khurdha (2015-17), (2019-21).
• Board of study member of Talcher (Autonomous) college, Anugul (2015-17), (2019-21).
• Resource person in workshop on “Skill Enhancement in Chemical Sciences” conducted by P.G. Dept. of Chemistry, Utkal University Bhubaneswar on 18^th Nov 2015
• Assistant Superintendent of Gents Hostel-01(Gopabandhu Chhatravas), Utkal University (02/05/2016 to 10/07/2018)
• Member, Science research committee (SRC), Dept. Of Chemistry, U.U. from 2018-
• Associate Course-coordinator of Integrated MCA course, Utkal University from 23/09/2021 to 14/03/2022.
• Member, Working Committee, Odisha Research Conclave-2021.
• Member, Energy Audit Committee, NAAC Cell, Utkal University (2021-)
• Member, NIRF Data Compilation Committee, Utkal University (2016-2020).

Invited lectures

1. Raghunathjew (Degree) College, Cuttack (Dept. of Chemistry), 2017, “Development and characterization of eco-friendly natural fiber reinforced composite as replacement of plastic”.
2. Berhampur University, Berhampur (Dept. of Chemistry), (03-05th March 2017), “Fully degradable sapling pot from natural fiber and biodegradable resin”.
3. Prananath (Auto.) College, Khordha, 27th December 2021 “Natural fiber reinforced composite as replacement of plastic” (National Seminar).

4. Development and characterization of sustainable green composite as plastic alternant, Maharishi College of Natural Law, Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 3^rd February 2024.

Selected Talks and Conference Presentations

[1]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Effect of nanoclay on eco-friendly resin based natural fiber composites”,  (oral presentation), APM 2010 (20-21^st February), CIPET Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India (Advancements in Polymeric Materials), International Conference.

[2]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Effect of nanoclay as reinforcement filler on the properties of jute composites”  (Poster presentation), MACRO 2010 (15-17th December), IIT Delhi, India (Frontiers of polymers & advanced materials). International Conference.

[3]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Development and characterization of low-cost jute reinforced completely biodegradable nano-bio composites”  (oral presentation), RAFMM 2013, Municipal college, Rourkela, Odisha, India (Recent Advances in the Field: Molecules to Materials), National Conference.

[4]. Ajaya K. Behera, “From agricultural crops to mechanically strong green composite: A novel material of new era”  (oral presentation), RETICS 2014 (14-15th November), Sambalpur University, Burla, Odisha, National Conference.

[5]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Bio-resin based jute reinforced green composite as plastic alternate”  (oral presentation), RAMSSEE 2015 (24th-25th December), IGIT Sarang, Odisha (Recent Advances in Materials Science and Sustainable Energy and Environment), National Conference.

[6]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Jute reinforced green composite: Characterization and Application”  (oral presentation), STIDI 2015 (9-11th December), KIIT Bhubaneswar, Odisha (Science and Technology for Indigenous Development in India), National Conference.

[7]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Fully biodegradable low-cost composite developed from natural fiber and green resin”  (oral presentation), NCAEM 2016 (23-24th July), GIET Gunupur, Odisha (Advance Engineering Materials), National Conference.

[8]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Synthetic glass fiber reinforced soy composite: Fabrication to characterization”  (oral presentation), ISCA 2016 (12-13th December), KIIT Bhubaneswar, Odisha (Science and Technology for National Development in India)

[9]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Environment friendly sapling pot for future application”.  (oral presentation), RAIMS-2018 (17-18th March), Dept. of Chemistry, VSSUT, Burla, National Conference.

[10]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Role of nano filler on improvement of mechanical properties of synthetic fiber reinforced composite”  (oral presentation), NISM-2018 (24-25th Dec), (Advanced engineering materials research foundation), GIET, Bhubaneswar, National Conference.

[11]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Novel approach for development of completely biodegradable seedling pot for young plants”  (Poster presentation), (Harnessing Science & Technology for a better future) (23-24th Nov 2019), OES & ITER, Bhubaneswar. National Conference.

[12]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Mechanical and physical characterization of jute reinforced green matrix-based nano-biocomposites”  (poster presentation), Recent Innovations in Science, Engineering and Management, (RISEM-2020), (28-29th February 2020), Temple City Institute of Technology and Engineering College, Khordha. National Conference.

[13]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Synthesis and characterization of conducting poly(m-aminophenol) and its application in gas sensing”  (poster presentation), 1st International Online Conference on Emerging Smart Materials in Applied Chemistry (ESMAC-2020), (10-12th August 2020), Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. International Conference.

[14]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Fabrication and characterization of nano-biocomposite from natural resources”  (poster presentation), Global challenge in Nanomaterials Research for Environmental and Healthcare Application (NREHA 2020), (27-28th August 2020), CSIR Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, IMMT Bhubaneswar, International Conference.

[15]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Synthesis and characterization of processable conducting poly(m-aminophenol)”  (poster presentation), Molecules to Materials (MTM 2020) (17-18th December 2020), S. V. National Institute of Technology Surat, Gujarat, India. International Conference.

[16]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Development and characterizations of completely biodegradable seedling pot for nursery use”  (poster presentation), Recent Advances in Materials Chemistry (RAMC 2021) (8-9th March 2021), Dept. of Chemistry, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India. National Conference.

[17]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Mechanical and biodegradation analysis of jute reinforced soy resin-based sapling pot”  (poster presentation), Odisha Research Conclave (ORC-2021), Odisha Higher Education, (13-14th November 2021). National Conference.

[18]. Ajaya K. Behera, “Natural fiber reinforced biodegradable sapling pot: Development to characterization”  (poster presentation), Molecules to Materials (MTM 2021) (17-18th December 2021), S. V. National Institute of Technology Surat, Gujarat, India. International Conference.

Conference/ Seminar/ Symposia Attended

[1]. Participated in DST sponsored “INSPIRE programme” at NIST, Berahmpur from 26th Nov to 1st December 2012.

[2]. Attended the “UGC-DSA Sponsored National Seminar on “Advancement in Materials and Coordination Chemistry” held on 25th March 2015 at Department of Chemistry, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar

[3]. Attended the National Seminar on Teaching Chemistry: Present Scenario, 17th Regional Conference of Orissa Chemical Society, 1st November 2015. Bhimbhoi College, Rairakhol, Orissa, India.

[4]. Attended the National Seminar on Future India: Science and Technology, 1st -2nd February 2019 by KIIT Bhubaneswar.

[5]. Attended the National Seminar on “Science and Technology: Rural Development”, 13-14th December 2019 by KIIT, Bhubaneswar.

[6]. Participated in webinar on “Metal organic framework and its application” Organized by Dept. of Chemistry, Synergy Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dhenkanal, Odisha held on 25th June 2020.

[7]. Participated in National webinar on “Advanced metal-organic frameworks (AMOF 2020)” organized by Department of Chemistry, VSSUT, Burla held on 25th -26th September 2020.

[8]. Participated in national webinar on “Entrepreneurial opportunities in rural India” Organized by Synergy Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dhenkanal, Odisha held on 29th October 2020.

[9]. Participated in international symposium on “The Physical Chemistry of Molecular Interactions” Organized by G. M. University, Sambalpur, Odisha held on 12th -13th December 2020.

[10]. Participated in national conference on “Recent Advancement in Material Sciences (RAIMS-2020)” Organized by Dept. of Chemistry, VSSUT, Burla, Odisha held on 22nd -24th January 2021.

• Life member of “Odisha Chemical Society (OCS)” (LM/74/2014)
• Life member of “Materials Research Society of India (MRSI)” (LMB2556)
• Life member of “The Society for Energy Environment & Materials Science (SEEMS)”, Bhubaneswar (LM 0010)
• Life member of “Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)” (L39521)
• Life member of “Society for Materials Chemistry (SMC)” (LM1610)