Utkal University

Plant Biotechnology
Cell and Molecular Biology
Microbiology and Environmental Stress Physiology

Utkal University	May, 1997 – July, 2001	Ph.D. Department: P.G Department of Botany Thesis Title:Plant Regeneration from Tissue and Cell Culture and Agrobacterium mediated Genetic Transformation of Dalbergiaspecies Areas: Plant Biotechnology Advisor: Prof. P.K. Chand
Utkal University	August, 1998 – September, 1988	M.Phil. Department: P.G Department of Botany Thesis Title:Optimisation of Factors for Agrobacterium Mediated Genetic Transformation of Dalbergiasisoo Roxb., A timber yielding Tree Legume Areas: Plant Biotechnology Advisor: Prof. P.K. Chand
Utkal University	June, 1994 – July, 1996	Master of Science
O.U.A.T CSIR	June, 1991 – July, 1994 December,1999	Department: P.G Department of Botany Areas: Microbiology Bachelor of Science Department: P.G Department of Botany Honours: Botany CSIR-NET Subject:Life Science

Utkal University

September 2020–present

Associate Professor

Utkal University

September 2016- Nov.-September 2020

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Utkal University

O.U.A.T.

April 2010 – September 2020

September2002-April 2021

Lecturer

Assistant Professor

Administrative / Executive Experience

S.N.	Name of Institution / Department / Organisation	Designation	Nature of Post	Nature of Assignment	Period (Date)	Length of Experience
1	College of Basic Science & Humanities, OUAT, Bhubaneswar	NSS Programme Officer	Term basis	Coordinating camps and social activities	2004–2010	6 yrs
2	P.G. Unit, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar	NSS Programme Officer	Term basis	Coordinating camps and social activities	2010–2012	2 yrs
3	P.G Department of Botany, Utkal University	Secretary, Teacher’s Council Committee	Term basis	Conducting Teacher Council meetings	2010–2015	5 yrs
4	M.Sc. Applied Microbiology, P.G Dept. of Botany, Utkal University	Associate Course Coordinator	Term basis	Academic, administrative and research coordination	2011–2015	4 yrs
5	P.G Department of Microbiology, Utkal University	Member, Subject Research Committee (Botany, Microbiology & Environmental Science)	Term basis	Academic & research coordination	2015–Continuing	Ongoing
6	V.N Autonomous College, Jajpur	Board of Studies Member (Botany)	Term basis	Evaluation of academic and research activities	2011–2014	3 yrs
7	Orissa Botanical Society	Treasurer	Term basis	Annual meeting coordination & budget preparation	2011–2017	6 yrs
8	Old Student Association, P.G Department of Botany, Utkal University	Local Secretary	Term basis	Event coordination & budget planning	2010–2016	6 yrs
9	NSS Bureau, Utkal University	Programme Coordinator	Term basis	Coordinating NSS camps and social activities	2012–2014	2 yrs
10	Utkal University	Director, Student’s Welfare	Term basis	Student welfare coordination	2014–2019	5 yrs
11	P.G Department of Botany, Utkal University	Head of Department	Term basis	Academic & administrative leadership	2017–Continuing	Ongoing
12	Utkal University	Course Coordinator (Environmental Science)	Term basis	Academic & administrative coordination	2017–Continuing	Ongoing
13	Orissa Botanical Society	Secretary	Term basis	Annual meeting & journal publication coordination	2017–2022	5 yrs
14	Utkal University	Development Officer	Term basis	University development coordination	2018–2020	2 yrs
15	Utkal University	Course Coordinator (Applied Microbiology)	Term basis	Academic & administrative coordination	2019–Continuing	Ongoing
16	Utkal University	Deputy Registrar	Term basis	University administration	2020–2024	4 yrs
17	Utkal University	Controller of Examinations	Term basis	Examination administration	2024–2026	2 yrs
18	Utkal University	Director, CDOE	Term basis	Academic & administrative coordination	2024–Continuing	Ongoing
19	Rajendra University	Chancellor’s Nominee, Syndicate Member	Term basis	University governance & administration	2025–Continuing	Ongoing

Conference organized as organizing secretary:

Convener, National Seminar / National Conference on “Biotechnological Intervention for Environmental Stress Management in Plants and Microbes” & 42nd Annual Conference of OBS (21–22 January 2018), P.G. Department of Botany, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751004
Organizing Secretary, National Seminar “DRS-III Role of Plants in Mitigation of Environmental Stress” (31 March 2016), P.G. Department of Botany, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751004
Organizing Secretary, Skill-Based Workshop (November 2015), P.G. Department of Botany, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751004
Organizing Secretary, National Seminar “Biotechnological Approaches for Conservation and Utilization of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants” (25 March 2014), P.G. Department of Botany, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751004

Cell and Molecular Biology of Plants
Diversity of Plants
Cytogenetics
Plant Breeding & Evolution
Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering of Plants
Plant Ecology & Biostatistics and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.

PhD Thesis

Dr. Chinmay Pradhan “Plant Regeneration from Tissue and Cell Culture and Agrobacterium mediated Genetic Transformation of Dalbergia species”, Prof. P.K. Chand

M.Phil. Thesis

Dr. Chinmay Pradhan “Optimisation of Factors for Agrobacterium Mediated Genetic Transformation of Dalbergiasisoo Roxb., A timber yielding Tree Legume”, Prof. P.K. Chand

Book Articles (Authored/Edited)

Rout, G.R. and Pradhan, C.,“Somatic embryogenesis and its application”,Plant tissueculture: Totipotency to transgenic, H.P. Sharma,(Ed).pp57-78. ISBN: 978-81-7754-467-1, 2012.
Pradhan, C. and Mohanty, M.,”Submergence stress tolerance in crop plants”, In: Molecular Stress Physiology of Plants, Rout, Gyana Ranjan; Das, Anath Bandhu (Eds.). 430 pp. ISBN 978-81-322-0806-8. DOI 10.1007/978-81-322-0807-5_14. pp. 331-357, 2013.
Biswasi,S.P, Mohanty, M., Pradhan,C. and Satapathy, K.B, “ Phytoremediation of Aqueous Solutions Contaminated with Nickel (Ni) by Exploitation of Azolla microphylla Kaulf &Salvinia molesta Mitchell”, A Novel Bioseparation Process for Waste Water Treatment.Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology,Pramanik, K. and Patra, J.K. (Eds.). 289-298. ISBN: 9789380012674, 2014.
Dhali, S. and Pradhan, C.,”Chromium Induced Toxicity on Physiological and Biochemical Parameters of Horse Gram [Macrotyloma uniflorum (L.) Verdc.] var. Madhu”,Bio prospecting in Life Sciences, Rajendra Das (Eds). ISBN:978-81-8487-651-2,2019.
Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K.,” Phytoaccumilation potential of Lemongrass Cymbopogonflexuosus (Needs ex Steud) W.Watson for Chromium: a feasible approach for reduction of chromium from overburden dumps in chromite mining areas”,Phytorestoration of Abandoned Mining and Oil Drilling Sites,Bauddh Kuldeep; Korstad John and Sharma Pallavi (Eds) 207-217 Elsevier ISBN:978-0-12-821200-4, 2021.
Satpathy P., Uhlenhut, F. and Pradhan,C. (2022) Agricultural Waste to Biogas Energy : Design and Simulation using the anaerobic Digestion Model No 1. Biomethane through Resource Circularity: Research, Technology, and Practices Edited by Sadhan Kumar Ghosh, Michael Nelles, H.N. Chanakya, and Debendra ChandraBaruah. Page No: 189-196. DOI: 10.1201/9781003204435ISBN:978-1-032-06900-5

Publications in proceeding volumes:

Nayak, B.K., Pradhan, C., Behera N.,” Microbiology of Atmosphere at Chlor alkali Plant Site, Ganjam, Orissa”,Biotechnology and Stress Management, H.K.Patra,(Ed),pp141-148,2011.

Mohanty, M.K., Singh, C. and Pradhan, C.,” Microalgae as a prospect of biodiesel production”, Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Biofuel: its promises and prospects in fuel security” (BIPAP-2011). 24^th February, 2011 at P.G. Dept. of Environmental Science, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha pp.29-33,2011.
Pradhan C.,”Plant tissue culture to combat stress for enhanced food production”, Biotechnology and Stress Management. H.K.Patra,(Ed),pp 15-30 ,2012.

Hota, T., Pradhan, C., “Screening of Sesamum germplasms for Salinity Stress”,Plant Genomics and Biotechnology, Challenges and Opportunities in 21^stCentury, K. C Samal and G.R Rout (Ed), pp 157-172. ISBN: 9789365777394, 2016.

T Hota, C Pradhan, G R Rout, “Sesame (Sesamum indicum) An Oil Seed Crop: A Review”, Proceeding of the International Conference of Plant Development Biology, 53, Cambridge Scholars, 2018.

Journal Articles

International Publications:

Panda, A. and Pradhan, C. (2026). Physiological and genotoxic response of Zinnia elegans Jacq. under chromium exposure for phytoremediation. Discover Plants, 3:107. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s44372-026-00544-w
Mondal, S., Panda, B., Nayak, J.K., Pradhan, C., Chattopadhyay K., and Chakraborty, K. (2025). The role of aerenchymatous gas space in root sodium ion management under salt stress: Do they matter in rice? Annals of Botany, Oxford University Press. ISSN: 2190-5721. Impact Factor: 4.5
Muduli, B.C., Selvaraj, S., Sahu, S., Dhali, S., Swain, N., Parameswaran, C., Meher, J., Pradhan, C., Chatterjee, D., Mohanty, S. and Samantaray, S. (2025). Haplotype characterization of phosphorous homeostasis gene, SPX-MFS3 under combination of low nitrogen and phosphorous conditions in indica rice at seedling stage. 3 Biotech, 15:188. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-025-04350-1. Impact Factor: 2.9
Mondal, S., Paul, A., Mitra, M., Pradhan, C., Seth, C.S., Chattopadhyay K., and Chakraborty, K. (2024). The multifaceted role of different SnRK gene family members in regulating multiple abiotic stresses in plants. Physiologia Plantarum. DOI: 10.1111/ppl.14543. ISSN: 0031-9317 (Print), 1399-3054 (Online). Impact Factor: 5.4
Senapati, A., Panneerselvam, P., Parameswaran, C., Nayak, A.K., Mitra, D., Pradhan, C., Ananandan, A. (2024). Ecological dynamics of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in wetland and aerobic rice ecosystem under subtropical humid climatic conditions in Eastern India. Symbiosis. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13199-024-00993-5. Impact Factor: 2.9
Behura, A., Parameswaran, C., Prabhukarthikeyan, S.R., Pradhan, C., Parida, M., Keerthana, U., Raghu, S., Mohapatra, S.D., and Samantaray, S. (2024). Unravelling genetic diversity and population structure of Sarocladium oryzae causing sheath rot disease in rice using hyper-variable SSR markers. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 130:102245. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2024.102245. ISSN: 0885-5765. Impact Factor: 2.7
Pradhan, B., Das, M. and Pradhan, C. (2023). Stochastic assessment of oil spill trajectory: a case study Paradeep offshore, Odisha. Marine Systems & Ocean Technology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40868-023-00130-9. ISSN: 1679-396X. Impact Factor: 1.85
Choudhary, A., Kumar, P., Pradhan, C., Sahu, S.K., Chaudhary, S.K., Joshi, P.K., Pandey, D.N., Prakash, D., and Mohanty, A. (2023). Evaluating air quality and criteria pollutants prediction disparities by data mining along a stretch of urban–rural agglomeration including coal-mine belts and thermal power plants. Frontiers in Environmental Science. Impact Factor: 5.411 (Accepted)
Tripathy, S., Patra, S., Parida, C. and Pradhan, C. (2023). Green biodegradable dielectric material made from PLA electron beam irradiated Luffa cylindrica fiber: device for sustainable future. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-30477-w. Impact Factor: 5.8
Nayak, I., Sahoo, B., Pradhan, C., Balasubramaniasai, C., Prabhukarthikeyan, S.R., Katara, J.L., Meher, J., Chung, S.M., Gafar, A.R.Z., Hodhod, M.S., Kherawat, B.S., Parameswaran, C., Khesawat, M.S. and Samantaray, S. (2023). Genome-wide analysis of amino acid transporter gene family revealed that the allele unique to the Aus variety is associated with amino acid permease 17 (OsAAP17) amplifies both tiller count and yield in indica rice (Oryza sativa L.). Agronomy, 13:2629. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13102629. Impact Factor: 3.949
Patel, P., Dehery, S., Jena, S.N., Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2023). Ecotype variations in karyotypes and 2C DNA content in Drimia indica (Roxb.) Jessop: an important medicinal plant. Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 37:100506. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jarmap.2023.100506. Impact Factor: 3.9
Acharya, S., Jali, P., Pradhan, M., Pradhan, C. and Mohapatra, P.K. (2023). Antimicrobial and antioxidant property of a true mangrove Rhizophora apiculata Bl. Chemistry and Biodiversity. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202201144. Impact Factor: 2.745
Patel, P., Dehery, S., Jena, S.N., Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2023). Chromosomal variation in twelve ecotypes of a medicinal plant Drimia indica (Roxb.) Jessop: karyotypes and 2C DNA content analysis. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-023-01645-1. Impact Factor: 2.0
Choudhary, A., Kumar, P., Sahu, S.K., Pradhan, C., Joshi, P.K., Singh, S.K., Kumar, P., Cyrille A. Mezoue, Singh, A.K., and Tyagi, B. (2022). Health risk appraisal associated with air quality over coal-fired thermal power plants and coalmine complex belts of urban–rural agglomeration in the eastern coastal state of Odisha, India. Atmosphere, 13:2064, 2–17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos13122064. Impact Factor: 3.11. ISSN: 2073-4433
Panda, E., Dehery, S.K., Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2022). Study of karyotype asymmetry and chromosome number in seven cooking bananas (Musa acuminata L.). Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India, Biological Sciences. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40011-022-01427-2. Impact Factor: 0.282
Sahu, S.K., Mangaraj, P., Tyagi, B., Yadav, R., Paul, O., Chaulya, S., Pradhan, C., Das, N., Sahoo, P. and Beig, G. (2022). Estimating NOx, VOC and CO variability over India’s first smart city: Bhubaneswar. Frontiers in Environmental Science. DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2022.997026. Impact Factor: 5.411
Dhali, S., Acharya, S., Pradhan, M., Patra, D. and Pradhan, C. (2022). Synergistic effect of Bacillus and Rhizobium on cytological and photosynthetic performance of Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc. grown in Cr(VI) contaminated soil. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 190:62–69. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.08.027. Impact Factor: 6.5
Choudhary, A., Pradeep, K., Sahu, S.K., Pradhan, C., Singh, S.K., Gašparović, Shukla, A., Singh, A.K. (2022). Time series simulation and forecasting of air quality using in-situ and satellite-based observations over an urban region. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 21(3):1–12. ISSN: 0972-6268 / e-ISSN: 2395-3454
Satpathy, P. and Pradhan, C. (2022). Biomethanation of crop residues to combat stubble burning in India: design and simulation using ADM1 mathematical model. Methane, 1:125–138. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/methane1020011. ISSN: 2674-0389
Choudhary, A., Pradeep, K., Sahu, S.K. and Pradhan, C. (2022). Realtime roadway pollution in Indian cities: a comparative assessment with modelled emission. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 26(5):97–106. ISSN: 0972-0626
Satapathy, S., Soren, J.P., Mondal, K.C., Srivastava, S., Pradhan, C., Sahoo, S.L., Thatoi, H.N. and Rout, J.R. (2021). Industrially relevant pectinase production from Aspergillus parvisclerotigenus KX928754 using apple pomace as substrate. Journal of Taibah University for Science, 15(1):347–356. DOI: 10.1080/16583655.2021.1978833. Impact Factor: 3.3
Pradhan, B., Das, M. and Pradhan, C. (2021). Marine oil spills: implications on response plan. EnvironmentAsia, 14(3):13–22. DOI: 10.14456/ea.2021.19. Impact Factor: 0.195
Ghosh, T., Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2021). Induced tolerance against stem-rot disease of low-land indica rice (Oryza sativa var. Manika) caused by Sclerotium oryzae Catt. in sub-lethal dose of cadmium. Journal of Plant Pathology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-021-00948-5. Impact Factor: 2.772
Sahu, S.K., Mangaraj, P., Beig, G., Samal, A., Pradhan, C., Dash, S. and Tyagi, B. (2021). Quantifying the high-resolution seasonal emission of air pollutants from crop residue burning in India. Environmental Pollution, 281:117165. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117165. Impact Factor: 9.988
Pradhan, B., Das, M. and Pradhan, C. (2021). Forecasting oil spill movement through trajectory modelling: a case study from Bay of Bengal, India. Modeling Earth System and Environment, 7:1107–1119. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-020-00933-4. Impact Factor: 3.0
Dalai, D., Chakroborti, M., Mondal, T.K., Ray, S., Kar, M.K., Chakroborti, K., Pani, D.R., Sarkar, S., Bose, L.K., Behera, M., Chattopadhyay, K., Vijayan, J., Dash, S.K., Pradhan, C., Patra, B.C., Marndi, B.C. (2021). Core set of sequence-tagged microsatellite markers between halophytic wild rice Oryza coarctata and Oryza sativa complex. Euphytica. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-021-02790-3. Impact Factor: 2.185
Dhali, S., Pradhan, M., Sahoo, R.K., Mohanty, S. and Pradhan, C. (2021). Alleviating Cr(VI) stress in horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum var. Madhu) by native Cr-tolerant nodule endophytes. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-13009-2. Impact Factor: 5.8
Jagatee, S., Rout, J.R., Behera, S., Ram, S.S., Sudarsan, M., Pradhan, C., Sahoo, S.L. and Mohanty, R.C. (2021). Effect of enzymatic hydrolysis on structural, chemical and elemental properties of sweet potato flour. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 12:687–697. DOI: 10.1007/s12649-020-00984-9. Impact Factor: 3.449
Gantayat, S., Nayak, S.P., Badamali, S., Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2020). Analysis on cytotoxicity and oxidative damage of iron nano-composite on Allium cepa L. root meristem. Cytologia, 85(4):325–332. DOI: 10.1508/cytologia.85.325. Impact Factor: 1.027
Sahu, S.K., Tyagi, B., Beig, G., Mangaraj, P., Pradhan, C., Khuntia, S. and Singh, V. (2020). Significant changes in air quality parameters during the year 2020 over the first smart city of India: Bhubaneswar. SN Applied Sciences. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-03831-7.
Singh, S.S., Pradhan, C., Swain, D. and Rout, G. (2020). Augmenting in vitro shoot multiplication by growth regulators and photoperiod in Vigna mungo L. (Hepper). Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 39(34):36–45. ISSN: 2457-1024
Patra, D., Grahacharya, A., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2020). Phytoremediation potential of coffee pod (Cassia tora): an in situ approach for attenuation of chromium from overburden soil of Sukinda chromite mine, India. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.13510. Impact Factor: 2.824
Tripathy, S., Jali, P., Parida, C. and Pradhan, C. (2020). Study on biodegradability and thermal behaviour of composites using poly lactic acid and gamma-irradiated fibres of Luffa cylindrica. Chemosphere, 261:127684. Impact Factor: 8.8
Panda, A., Patra, D., Acharya, S., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2020). Assessment of phytoremediation potential of Zinnia elegans L. for hexavalent chromium through pot experiment. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 20:101042. Impact Factor: 7.1
Kullu, B., Patra, D., Acharya, S., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2020). AM fungi mediated bioaccumulation of hexavalent chromium in Brachiaria mutica – a mycorrhizal phytoremediation approach. Chemosphere, 258:127337. Impact Factor: 8.8
Acharya, S., Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Mohapatra, P.K. (2020). Antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidative properties of different extracts of Bruguiera gymnorrhiza L. (Mangrove). European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 36:101140. Impact Factor: 2.5
Jagatee, S., Priyadarsini, S., Pradhan, C., Sahoo, S.L., Mohanty, R.C., Ram, S.S., Sudarshan, M., Teka, T.A. and Jyoti, R.R. (2020). Optimization of saccharification from starch of sweet potato roots through acid-enzyme hydrolysis: structural, chemical and elemental profiling. Acta Biologica Szegediensis, 64(2):139–150. Impact Factor: 0.156
Patra, D., Pradhan, C., Kumar, J. and Patra, H.K. (2020). Assessment of chromium toxicity, phytoremediation and tolerance potential of Sesbania sesban and Brachiaria mutica grown on chromite mine overburden dumps and garden soil. Chemosphere, 252:126553. Impact Factor: 8.8
Dey, A., Jali, P., Behera, A.K., Das, A.B. and Pradhan, C. (2020). A study on efficient microbial biodegradation of cellulose-based jute composite. Polymer Composites, 41:1428–1434. Impact Factor: 3.531
Samal, P., Tripathy, P., Das, R., Sahoo, S.L., Pradhan, C., Padhi, B.K. and Rout, J.R. (2019). Vibriocidal activity of leaf and rhizome extract of Maranta arundinacea L. Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, 7(5):79–82.
Jali, P., Acharya, S., Mahalik, G., Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2019). Low dose cadmium (II) induced antifungal activity against blast disease in rice. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2019.101422. Impact Factor: 2.7
Sahu, S.K., Tyagi, B., Pradhan, C. and Beig, G. (2019). Evaluating the variability, transport and periodicity of particulate matter over smart city Bhubaneswar. SN Applied Sciences. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-019-0427-2.
Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2019). Chelate-based phytoremediation study for attenuation of chromium toxicity using lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus). International Journal of Phytoremediation. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2018.1488812. Impact Factor: 4.003
Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2019). Chromium bioaccumulation, oxidative stress metabolism and oil content in lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) grown in chromium-rich overburden soil of Sukinda chromite mine, India. Chemosphere, 218:1082–1088. Impact Factor: 8.8
Rout, J.R., Kerry, G., Panigrahi, D., Sahoo, S.L., Pradhan, C., Ram, S.S., Chakrobarty, A. and Mathummal, S. (2019). Biochemical, molecular, and elemental profiling of Withania somnifera with response to zinc stress. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(4):4116–4129. Impact Factor: 5.8
Dhal, P., Rout, J.R., Dash, P.K., Panda, S., Pati, P., Rath, C.C., Pradhan, C. and Sahoo, S.L. (2018). Larvicidal and pupicidal activity of Clerodendrum philippinum leaf extracts against Anopheles stephensi and Aedes aegypti. Pharmacognosy Journal, 10(6):1137–1142. Impact Factor: 0.258
Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2018). Chromium stress impact on lemongrass grown in overburden soil of Sukinda chromite ore mine (Odisha), India. Annals of Plant Sciences. ISSN: 2287-688X. 7(8):2394–2397
Pradhan, M., Dhali, S., Lakra, P.B., Pradhan, C. and Mohanty, S. (2018). Study on P-solubilizing efficiencies of native PSB isolates from acid soils of Odisha. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 7(4):1557–1566. E-ISSN: 2278-4136, P-ISSN: 2349-8234
Gantayat, S., Mania, S., Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2018). Ionic stress induced cytotoxic effect of cadmium and nickel ions on roots of Allium cepa L. Cytologia, 83(2):143–148. Impact Factor: 1.027
Jena, P., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2018). Chromium phytoaccumulation and tolerance potential of coffee pod: Cassia tora (L.) Roxb. grown in chelate and fertilizer assisted soil. Annals of Plant Sciences, 7(6):2338–2341
Pradhan, M., Lakra, P.B., Sahoo, R.K., Pradhan, C. and Mohanty, S. (2018). Soil microbial biomass phosphorus and phosphatase activity as influenced by application of phosphorus solubilizing bacteria in acid soil. Multilogic in Science, 35(8):270–275
Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2018). An in situ study of growth of lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) on varying concentration of chromium (Cr⁶⁺) in soil and its bioaccumulation: perspectives on phytoremediation and phytostabilisation. Chemosphere, 193:793–799. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.11.062. Impact Factor: 8.8
Tripathy, S., Pradhan, C. and Parida, C. (2018). Study of biodegradation of Luffa cylindrica/poly(lactic acid) composites. International Journal of Current Research and Review, 10(2):1–5
Acharya, S., Jena, R.C., Das, S.J., Pradhan, C. and Chand, P.K. (2017). Assessment of air pollution tolerance index of selected roadside plants of Bhubaneswar city. Journal of Environmental Biology, 38(1):1398–1404
Pradhan, M., Sahoo, R.K., Pradhan, C., Tuteja, N. and Mohanty, S. (2017). Contribution of native phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria of acid soils on phosphorus acquisition in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Protoplasma, 254(6):2225–2236. Impact Factor: 3.3
Pradhan, C., Routray, D. and Das, A.B. (2017). Silver nitrate mediated oxidative stress induced genotoxicity of Allium cepa L. Cytologia, 82(2):183–191. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1508/cytologia.82.183. Impact Factor: 1.027
Pradhan, M., Pradhan, C. and Mohanty, S. (2017). Effect of P-solubilizing bacteria on microbial biomass P and phosphatase activity in groundnut rhizosphere. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 6(4):1240–1260
Sethi, B.K., Dikshit, B., Sahoo, S.L., Pradhan, C., Sena, S. and Behera, B.C. (2017). Extracellular production of amylase and protease by Penicillium purpurogenum BKS9. Bioengineering & Bioscience, 5(1):01–06
Sethi, B.K., Parida, P., Sahoo, S.L., Dikshit, B., Pradhan, C., Sena, S. and Behera, B.C. (2016). Extracellular production and characterization of red pigment from Penicillium purpurogenum BKS9. Algerian Journal of Natural Products, 4(3):379–392
Jena, P., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2016). Effects of chelate-assisted chromium (Cr⁶⁺) on growth and bioaccumulation in paragrass (Brachiaria mutica). Journal of Plant Physiology & Pathology, 4(3):01–05
Hota, T., Pradhan, C. and Rout, G.R. (2016). Agromorphological and molecular characterization of Sesamum indicum L. American Journal of Plant Science, 7:2399–2411
Hota, T., Pradhan, C. and Rout, G.R. (2016). Physiological and biochemical characterization of Sesamum germplasm tolerant to NaCl. Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, 4(5):014–025
Panda, E., Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2016). Variations in phytoconstituents and antimicrobial activities in ecotypes of Oxalis corniculata and Oxalis debilis. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 8(10):270–275
Jena, P., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2016). Cr⁶⁺-induced growth, biochemical alterations and chromium bioaccumulation in Cassia tora. Annals of Plant Sciences, 5(7):1368–1373
Pradhan, M., Sahoo, S.K., Mohanty, S. and Pradhan, C. (2016). Isolation of phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria from acid soils of Odisha. International Journal of Microbiology Research, 4(4):747–753
Das, A.B., Das, A., Pradhan, C. and Naskar, S.K. (2015). Genotypic variations of ten Indian cultivars of Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorom Schott evident by chromosomal and RAPD markers. Caryologia: International Journal of Cytology, Cytosystematics and Cytogenetics, 68(1):44–54. DOI: 10.1080/00087114.2015.1013335. Impact Factor: 1.06
Parida, C., Dash, S.K., Pradhan, C. and Das, S.C. (2015). Dielectric response of Luffa fiber-reinforced resorcinol formaldehyde composites. American Journal of Materials Science, 5(1):1–8. DOI: 10.5923/j.materials.20150501.01
Mohanty, M., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2015). Chromium translocation, concentration and phytotoxic impacts in in vivo grown seedlings of Sesbania sesban Merr. Acta Biologica Hungarica, 66(1):80–92. DOI: 10.1556/ABiol.66.2015.1.7. Impact Factor: 0.585
Parida, C., Pradhan, C., Dash, S.K. and Das, S.C. (2015). Dynamic mechanical behavior of Luffa cylindrica fiber-resorcinol composites. Open Journal of Composite Materials, 5:22–29
Parida, C., Dash, S.K. and Pradhan, C. (2015). FTIR and Raman studies of cellulose fibers of Luffa cylindrica. Open Journal of Composite Materials, 5:5–10
Ghosh, T., Das, A.B., Jena, B. and Pradhan, C. (2015). Antimicrobial effect of silver zinc oxide (Ag-ZnO) nanocomposite particles. Frontiers in Life Science. DOI: 10.1080/21553769.2013.765811. Impact Factor: 1.333
Mohanty, M. and Pradhan, C. (2014). Phytoconstituent analysis and comparative bioefficacy assessment of breadfruit leaf and fruit extracts for antipathogenic potentiality. American Journal of Phytomedicine and Clinical Therapeutics.
Mohanty, P., Rout, J.R., Pradhan, C. and Sahoo, S.L. (2013). Morphological and biochemical responses of Aegiceras corniculatum L. to salinity stress. Journal of Stress Physiology and Biochemistry.
Pradhan, C., Mohanty, M., Rout, A., Das, A.B., Satapathy, K.B. and Patra, H.K. (2013). Phytoconstituent screening and comparative assessment of antimicrobial potentiality of Artocarpus altilis fruit extracts. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5(3):840–843
Pradhan, C., Mohanty, M. and Rout, A. (2013). Assessment of antibacterial potential of breadfruit leaf extracts against pathogenic bacteria. International Journal of Pharmacy, 3(2):374–379
Pradhan, C., Mohanty, M. and Rout, A. (2013). Phytochemical screening and bioefficacy assessment of Artocarpus altilis leaf extracts for antimicrobial activity. Frontiers in Life Science. DOI: 10.1080/21553769.2013.765811. Impact Factor: 1.333
Mishra, S., Mohanty, M., Pradhan, C., Patra, H.K., Das, R. and Sahoo, S.L. (2013). Physicochemical assessment of paper mill effluent and heavy metal remediation using aquatic macrophytes: a case study at JK paper mill, Rayagada, India. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 185(5):4347–4359. Impact Factor: 3.307
Kanungo, S., Pradhan, C., Sahoo, S.L. and Sahu, R.K. (2012). Role of auxins in in vitro rooting and micropropagation of Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall. Journal of Medicinal Plant Research.
Swain, S.S., Sahu, L., Pal, A., Barik, D., Pradhan, C. and Chand, P.K. (2012). Hairy root cultures of butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea L.): Agrobacterium × plant factors influencing transformation. World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, 28:729–739. Impact Factor: 4.253
Das, A.B., Jena, S., Pradhan, C. and Chand, P.K. (2011). Genetic variability among male populations of mangrove Excoecaria agallocha L. as evident by chromosome morphology and DNA markers. The Nucleus, 54(1):39–47
Pattnaik, S., Pradhan, C., Naik, S.K. and Chand, P.K. (2000). Shoot organogenesis and plantlet regeneration from hypocotyl-derived cell suspension of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology – Plant, 36:407–411. Impact Factor: 2.6
Pradhan, C., Pattnaik, S. and Chand, P.K. (1998). Rapid in vitro propagation of East Indian rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia Roxb.) through high frequency shoot proliferation from cotyledonary nodes. Journal of Plant Biochemistry & Biotechnology, 7:61–64. Impact Factor: 1.9
Pradhan, C., Kar, S., Pattnaik, S. and Chand, P.K. (1998). Propagation of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. through in vitro shoot proliferation from cotyledonary nodes. Plant Cell Reports, 18:122–126. Impact Factor: 6.2
Pradhan, C., Pattnaik, S., Dwari, M. and Chand, P.K. (1998). Efficient plant regeneration from cell suspension-derived callus of East Indian rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia Roxb.). Plant Cell Reports, 18:138–142. Impact Factor: 6.2

National Publications

Pradhan, C., Bhattacharya, N., Pushker, A.K. and Bhattachaya, A. (2024). Pranakrushna Parija: A forgotten scientist and academician. School Science, 62(2&3):89–97. ISSN: 0036-679X (Print), 0972-5061 (Online)
Panda, A. and Pradhan, C. (2023). Bioremediation potential of Zinnia elegans (L.) in Cr enriched overburden soil of Sukinda chromite ore mines, Odisha. Plant Science Research, 45(1&2):121–126
Pradhan, M., Das, R., Sahoo, R.K., Adak, T., Pradhan, C. and Mohanty, S. (2022). Comparative P-solubilizing efficiencies of five acid soil bacteria incubated with calcium, aluminium and iron phosphates. Indian Journal of Biochemistry & Biophysics, 59:947–955. DOI: 10.56042/ijbb.v59i10.67099. Impact Factor: 1.476
Pradhan, M., Das, R., Dhali, S., Lakra, P.B., Pradhan, C. and Mohanty, S. (2021). Plant growth promoting activities of P-solubilizing bacteria and its effect on disease resistance to soil borne fungal pathogens in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 56:606–616. Impact Factor: 0.258
Pradhan, B., Das, M., Pradhan, C. and Nayak, S. (2021). Hydrocarbon exploration and production activities in Odisha offshore; a bird’s eye view on potential socio-environmental impact. SGAT Bulletin, 21(1):29–37
Jena, D., Acharya, S., Patra, D., Dhali, S. and Pradhan, C. (2020). Induced antifungal activity in Oryza sativa L. caused by Pyricularia oryzae Cav. with low dose of nickel priming. Plant Archives, 20(2):6669–6679
Patra, D., Pradhan, C., Acharya, S. and Patra, H.K. (2020). Chelator application improves antioxidant defense activity, chromium uptake and oil content in lemongrass grown in chromium contaminated overburden dumps. Plant Archives, 20(2):4585–4591
Singh, S.S., Pradhan, C., Swain, D. and Rout, G. (2020). Factors associated with transient GUS reporter gene expression in transgenic black gram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper var. PU31). Research Journal of Biotechnology, 15(9):35–42
Pradhan, M., Das, R., Sahoo, R.K., Pradhan, C. and Mohanty, S. (2020). Biochemical characterization of isolated native P-solubilising bacteria from acid soils of Odisha. Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 11(2):288–293
Jena, P., Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2020). Translocation and accumulation of chromium and its phytotoxic effect on Sesbania sesban. Annals of Plant and Soil Research, 22(2):146–150
Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2020). Effect of chelators on morpho-physiological parameters of paragrass (Brachiaria mutica) grown in overburden soil of Sukinda chromite mine. Annals of Plant and Soil Research, 22(2):160–165
Dhali, S., Pradhan, M., Sahoo, R.K., Pradhan, C. and Mohanty, S. (2020). Growth and biochemical variations in Macrotyloma uniflorum var. Madhu under chromium stress. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 54(1):95–100. DOI: 10.18805/IJARe.A5209
Satpathy, P. and Pradhan, C. (2019). Rice stubble as a potential bio-energy substrate. Plant Science Research, 41(1&2):41–43
Patel, P., Dehery, S., Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2019). Ecotype diversity of numerical and structural chromosomes of Drimia indica (Roxb.) Jessop as revealed from karyotype analysis. Plant Science Research, 41(1&2):1–7
Hota, T., Pradhan, C. and Rout, G.R. (2019). Identification of drought tolerant genotypes using enzymatic markers. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 57:690–699
Dalai, D., Sardar, S.S. and Pradhan, C. (2019). NaCl induced oxidative stress on two cultivars of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(8):2607–2619
Samal, A., Acharya, S. and Pradhan, C. (2019). Biological and toxicological effects of cadmium on Phaseolus vulgaris L. International Journal of Science and Research, 8(1):301–306
Pradhan, M., Dhali, S., Sahoo, R.K., Pradhan, C. and Mohanty, S. (2019). Effect of P-solubilising bacteria and P fertilizer on inorganic P fractions of acid soil and its influence on P uptake in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Legume Research, 42(5):694–698. DOI: 10.18805/LR-3991. Impact Factor: 0.669
Satpathy, P. and Pradhan, C. (2018). Mathematical modelling and simulation of a rice straw-based biogas plant. Plant Science Research, 40(1&2):51–55
Jali, P., Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2016). Cadmium modulated defense of rice plant against fungal blast (Pyricularia oryzae Cav.) as evident by morphological and physiological changes. Plant Science Research, 38(1&2):19–22. ISSN: 0972-8546
Jali, P., Das, A.B. and Pradhan, C. (2015). Physiological and biochemical changes to low doses of cadmium in two important varieties of Oryza sativa L. of Odisha, India. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 4(3):928–934
Samantaray, S., Das, S., Mohanty, R.C., Mohanty, M. and Pradhan, C. (2015). Antioxidative enzyme response and proline biosynthesis in two cultivars of Indian wild rice under hexavalent chromium stress. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 4(1):2754–2758
Das, S., Samantaray, S., Mohanty, R.C., Mohanty, M. and Pradhan, C. (2015). A comparative in vitro study on biochemical alterations in two cultivars of black gram to nickel stress. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 4(1):2780–2783
Ghosh, T., Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2015). Genotypic response of high-yielding lowland rice varieties of Odisha to cadmium. Plant Science Research, 37(1&2):60–64
Samantaray, S., Das, S., Mohanty, R.C., Mohanty, M. and Pradhan, C. (2015). Altered germination index and chlorophyll biosynthesis in seedlings of wild cultivars in response to hexavalent chromium stress. Discovery, 27(97):27–35
Das, S., Samantaray, S., Mohanty, R.C., Mohanty, M. and Pradhan, C. (2015). Photosynthetic response and proline bioaccumulation in black gram induced by nickel stress. Discovery, 27(97):36–42
Jagatee, S., Pradhan, C., Dash, P.K., Sahoo, S.L. and Mohanty, R.C. (2015). Optimization for saccharification of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) flour for enhanced ethanol production. International Journal of Science, Technology & Management (IJSTM), 4(1):67–76
Nayak, R., Panda, A., Pradhan, C., Samanta, L. and Sahoo, S.L. (2015). Characterization of antioxidant potential of Abutilon indicum and Paederia foetida. International Journal of Science, Technology & Management (IJSTM), 4(4):95–104
Jali, P., Das, A.B. and Pradhan, C. (2014). A comparative analysis of physiological and biochemical responses to low doses of cadmium in two varieties of Oryza sativa L. of Odisha, India. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 3(12):1920–192
Lipsa, Mohanty, M., Patra, H.K. and Pradhan, C. (2014). Cadmium and chromium induced physiological changes in sesban seedlings. Plant Science Research, 36(1&2):43–47
Mathan, J., Mohanty, M., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2014). Toxicological changes in rice under nickel stress. Biolife, 2(1&2):363–369
Mishra, M., Pradhan, C. and Satapathy, K.B. (2014). Decontamination of lead from aquatic environment by exploitation of floating macrophyte Azolla microphylla. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, 8(12):17–23
Nayak, J., Mathan, J., Mohanty, M. and Pradhan, C. (2014). In vitro hydroponic study on physiological and biochemical responses of Indian wild rice to varying doses of hexavalent chromium. International Research Journal of Environment Sciences, 3(11):20–28
Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2012). Variation in karyotype and DNA markers in different ecotypes of mangrove associate Suaeda nudiflora (Willd.) Moq. from Bhitarkanika, Odisha. Plant Science Research, 34:72–78
Swain, S.S., Pal, A., Sahu, L., Pradhan, C., Barik, D.P. and Chand, P.K. (2010). Nutrient-alginate encapsulated nodal explants of butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea L.) as synseeds for germplasm conservation and exchange. Plant Science Research, 32:48–55

Review Articles:

Pradhan, C., Rath, J. and Mohanty, M. (2013). Quorum sensing. Biohelica, 3(1&2):17–22. ISSN: 0976-5204
Pradhan, C. and Mohanty, M. (2015). A review on phytochemistry, bio-efficacy, medicinal and ethno-pharmaceutical importance of Artocarpus altilis. International Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Research, 3(1):219–231
Jali, P., Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2016). Effects of cadmium toxicity in plants: a review article. Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, 4(12):1074–1081. DOI: 10.21276/sajb.2016.4.12.3
Panda, E., Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2017). Phytoconstituents and cytological variability of medicinally important herb Oxalis species occurring in India: a critical review. Plant Science Research, 39(1&2):47–55
Kerry, G., Mahapatra, G.P., Patra, S., Sahoo, S.L., Pradhan, C., Padhi, B.K. and Rout, J.R. (2018). Proteomic and genomic responses of plants to nutritional stress. Biometals, 31(2):161–187. DOI: 10.1007/s10534-018-0083-9. Impact Factor: 3.5
Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2020). Toxic metal decontamination by phytoremediation approach: concept, challenges, opportunities and future perspectives. Environmental Technology & Innovation. DOI: 10.1016/j.eti.2020.100672. Impact Factor: 7.1
Ghosh, T., Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2020). Control of stem-rot disease of rice caused by Sclerotium oryzae Catt. and its cellular defense mechanism: a review. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. Impact Factor: 2.7
Satapathy, P. and Pradhan, C. (2020). Biogas as an alternative to stubble burning in India. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-01131-z. Impact Factor: 4.05
Patra, D., Pradhan, C., Acharya, S. and Patra, H.K. (2021). Poaceae plants as potential phytoremediators of heavy metals and eco-restoration in contaminated mining sites. Environmental Technology & Innovation. DOI: 10.1016/j.eti.2020.101293. Impact Factor: 7.1
Das, S.K., Das, B., Jena, A.B., Pradhan, C., Sahoo, G. and Dandapat, J. (2022). Therapeutic potential and ethnopharmacology of dominant mangroves of Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha, India. Chemistry and Biodiversity. DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202100857. Impact Factor: 4.05
Pradhan, B., Das, M. and Pradhan, C. (2022). Recent developments of effective sorbent materials for oil spill cleanup: a review. Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, 42(7):783–791
Choudhary, A., Gokhale, S., Kumar, P., Pradhan, C. and Sahu, S.K. (2022). Urban traffic congestion: its causes, consequences and mitigation. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 26(12):164–176
Patra, D., Nayak, M., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2025). Assessment of plant community for identifying chromium-tolerant species at different sites of Sukinda Valley, India. Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal. DOI: 10.1080/15320383.2025.2584987. Impact Factor: 2.1
Mohanty, G., Pradhan, C. and Satpathy, A. (2025). Quorum sensing: the microbial diversity and their communication in diverse applications in medicine and plant science. Plant Science Research, 47(1&2):37–43
Patra, H.K., Thatoi, H., Mohapatra, J., Mohanty, M., Patra, D., Nayak, M., Pradhan, C. and Das, A.B. (2026). Integrated approaches for attenuation of Cr(VI) toxicity in chromite mine waste. Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal. DOI: 10.1080/15320383.2026.2636218. Impact Factor: 2.1
Swain, C.K., Pattanaik, I., Pradhan, C., Pradhan, M., Singh, N.R. and Mohanty, S. (2026). Fly ash in agriculture: a global perspective on utilization, benefits and challenges. Environmental Geochemistry and Health. DOI: 10.1007/s10653-026-03104-z. Impact Factor: 4.0
Patra, D., Nayak, M., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2026). Heavy metal tolerance and toxic effects on plants: a review. Chemistry and Ecology. DOI: 10.1080/02757540.2026.2661739. Impact Factor: 1.8

Sl. No.	Name of the Scholar	Award of Degree (Year)	Topic of M.Phil Thesis
1	Sabita Rout	2010	In vitro rapid propagation of Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr. and comparative study on the antioxidative enzyme activity on leaves
2	Bangi	2011	In vitro callus induction in Amaranthus tricolor L.
3	Deepti Routray	2012	Carcinogenic and antioxidative effects of silver nitrate (AgNO₃) on Allium cepa L.
4	Jyotirmaya Mathan	2013	Ni²⁺ induced biochemical and toxicological effects in two cultivars of Oryza sativa L.
5	Jignyasu Nayak	2013	Studies on physiological and biochemical changes in two varieties of Indian wild rice (Oryza nivara L.) under chromium stress
6	Lipsa	2013	Studies on phytotoxic impacts of heavy metals in common sesban
7	Smaranika Mania	2014	A study on nickel-induced genotoxicity in Allium cepa L. root
8	Smruti Gantayat	2014	Cytotoxic and genotoxic effect of cadmium on somatic cell chromosomes of Allium cepa L.
9	Debashree Dalai	2015	Effect of seed priming and salicylic acid to mitigate saline stress in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
10	Eleena Panda	2015	A comparative study of phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of different ecotypes of Oxalis corniculata L. and Oxalis debilis Kunth
11	Aparna Dey	2016	Biodegradation analysis of jute reinforced green composites
12	Swarnalata Tripathy	2016	Biodegradation of injection molded polylactic acid–Luffa fiber composite
13	Padmaja Patel	2016	Karyotype analysis of Urgenia indica Kunth of the family Liliaceae
14	Sagar Prasad Nayak	2017	Genotoxic effects of iron and iron nanoparticles on root meristem cells of Allium cepa L.
15	Shilpee Dhali	2017	Chromium (VI) induced toxicity on physiological and biochemical parameters of horse gram [Macrotyloma uniflorum (L.) Verdc.] var. Madhu
16	KP Saswati Swetalina	2018	Morphological, biochemical and significant fluorescence changes in [Macrotyloma uniflorum (L.) Verdc.] var. ‘Ulmi’ under chromium stress
17	Diptimayee Jena	2018	Nickel (II) modulated antifungal activity against Pyricularia oryzae Cav. in Oryza sativa L. (Var. Naveen)
18	Amruta Panda	2019	Chromium (VI) translocation, concentration and its phytotoxic impact on Zinnia elegans L. var. Purple Prince
19	Saswati Soumya Mohapatra	2019	Superhydrophobic and oleophobic thin film using taro to prevent biofouling: A novel approach in the field of biomimetics
20	Chinmay Jena	2021	Effect of Hexavalent Chromium (VI) on morphological and antioxidative enzymes in Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty: Prospective on phytoremediation
21	Swabhiman Pradhan	2022	A review on in vitro biotechnological intervention in Dalbergia
22	Binod Kumar Mahapatra	2023	Effect of Chromium (VI) oxide nanoparticle on meristematic root tip cells of Allium cepa L.

Ph.D. Scholars Awarded

Sl. No.	Name of the Scholar	Award of Degree (Year)	Registration No.	Name of the Guide/Co-Guide	Fellowship Received	Topic of Ph.D. Thesis
1	Monica Mishra	2015	02 Environmental Science 2012-2013	Dr. K.B. Satapathy	DST-Inspire	Studies on the exploitation of some selected aquatic weeds in the treatment of waste water and their utilization in vermicomposting
2	Smaranika Das	2015	04 Environmental Science 2002-2003	Prof. R.C. Mohanty	Teacher Fellow	Photosynthetic and biochemical responses of Vigna mungo L. to nickel stress with reference to tolerance mechanism
3	Sagarika Samantaray	2015	06 Environmental Science 2002-2003	Prof. R.C. Mohanty	Teacher Fellow	Growth and physiological responses of Oryza nivara Sharma and Shastry to chromium stress and development of strategies for protection
4	Tapaswini Hota	2017	01 Biotechnology 2011-2012	Prof. G.R. Rout	–	Studies on physiological, biochemical and molecular screening of sesame for abiotic stress tolerance: A biotechnological approach
5	Madhusmita Pradhan	2017	01 Life Science 2013-2014	Prof. S. Mohanty	Project Fellow (ICAR)	Exploitation of native phosphorus solubilising bacteria (PSB) from acid soils of Odisha as biofertilizer and biocontrol agent against fungal pathogens of groundnut
6	Pallavi Jali	2018	01 Microbiology 2012-2013	Prof. A.B. Das	DST-Inspire	Molecular identification of cadmium-induced antifungal protein against Pyricularia oryzae Cav. in rice plant
7	Tanushree Ghosh	2019	04 Microbiology 2012-2013	Prof. A.B. Das	–	Investigation on cadmium-induced protein in developing resistance to Sclerotium oryzae Catt. infection against stem rot disease of rice
8	Deepak Patra	2019	03 Botany 2013-2014	Prof. H.K. Patra	Teacher Fellow	Attenuation of chromium toxicity stress using lemon grass Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.) W. Watson by phytoremediation technology
9	Priyanka Jena	2020	01 Botany 2015-2016	Prof. H.K. Patra	Project Fellow (CSIR)	Effect of chromium toxicity and assessment of phytoremediation potential of some selected graminaceous and non-graminaceous plant species
10	Shilpee Dhali	2022	01 Botany 2018-19	–	Teacher Fellow	Attenuation of hexavalent chromium toxicity by root endosymbiotic bacteria in Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc.
11	Binapani Pradhan	2022	05 Environmental Science 2017-18	Prof. M. Das	–	Environmental vulnerability assessment of potential oil spill in Odisha offshore
12	Smruti Gantayat	2023	05 Botany 2017-18	Prof. A.B. Das	DST-Inspire	Studies on heavy metal-induced genotoxic and physio-chemical changes of Vigna radiata L. using onion as a biomarker
13	Swarnalata Tripathy	2024	02 Botany 2018-19	–	Project Fellow	Characterization and assessment of biodegradation ability of bio-composites using poly lactic acid and fibres of Luffa cylindrica (L.) M. Roem.
14	Padmaja Patel	2024	02 Botany 2017-18	Prof. A.B. Das	Project Fellow-DST	Investigation on genomic changes associated with variations of medicinally bioactive glycosides in Drimia indica (Roxb.) Jessop
15	Soumya Sucharita Singh	2025	03 Botany 2018-19	Prof. G.R. Rout	Project Fellow-NET CSIR	Development of transgenic black gram (Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper) overexpressing ICE1 gene and ALMT1 gene for abiotic stress tolerance

c. Post Doctoral Fellows

Sl. No.	Name of the Scholar	Award of Fellowship & Year	Topic of Research
1	Dr. Preeseela Satapathy (Ph.D. from Carl von Ossietzky University, Oldenburg, Germany)	D.S. Kothari Fellow, 2018, UGC, Govt. of India ID: BL/17-18/0138	Model-based utilization of agricultural crop residues for energy generation
2	Dr. Arti Choudhary	Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati RUSA (PDF), Utkal University Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Environment, Climate Change and Public Health	Urban transportation: environment and public health risk and its mitigation policy assessment

d. Ph.D. Scholars Currently Enrolled

Sl. No.	Name of the Scholar	Topic of Research	Master’s Course & Institution	Fellowship Received During Research
1	Gatha Mohanty (2021)	Development of Aegle marmelos-based formulation for the treatment of periodontal and oral diseases.	SOA	Teacher Fellow
2	Anushree P. Mishra (2022)	Mitigation of Hexavalent Chromium Toxicity by Endosymbiotic Bacteria of Sesbania sesban (L.) Merrill.	OUAT	Teacher Fellow
3	Amruta Panda (2022)	Alleviation of Heavy Metal Toxicity Cr (VI) from Overburden Soil of Sukinda Chromite Ore Mines using Bioremediation Technology.	Utkal University	Project Fellow (RUSA)
4	Binod Kumar Mahapatra (2025)	Studies on in vitro regeneration and anticancer activities of bufadienolide compounds from the endangered medicinal plant Drimia indica (Roxb.) Jessop.	Utkal University	Project Fellow

On-going Project

S.N.	Title	Agency	Period	Grant / Amount Mobilized (Rs Lakhs)	Status
1	Studies on Biodiversity in core and buffer zones at Mandakini coal block projects (M/S KPCL) in Angul District, Odisha	Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd.	2023–2024	14.75	Ongoing

Completed Projects

S.N.	Title	Agency	Period	Grant / Amount Mobilized (Rs. Lakhs)	Status
1	Morphological, biochemical and molecular characterization of elite mango genotypes of Odisha	DBT, Govt. of Odisha	2010–2014	10	Completed
2	Flora and Fauna Diversity in the Manoharpur Coal block of Sundergarh District of Odisha	Orissa Power Generation Corporation (OPGC)	2012 (1 Sep – 30 Nov)	5	Completed
3	Study of flora and Fauna diversity in the captive coal block Utkal B2 in Talcher Coal field, Odisha	Monnet Ispat and Energy Ltd., Angul, Odisha	2012 (1 Nov – 30 Apr 2013)	5.57	Completed
4	Biodiversity study on coal mine area at Chitahpur in Lathar district of Jharkhand	Corporate Ispat Alloys Ltd., Abhijeet Group, Jharkhand	16 Aug 2012	28.71	Completed
5	Molecular screening of Mung bean (Vigna radiata L.)	UGC, Govt. of India	2013–2016	14.87	Completed
6	Genome characterization of Banana/Plantain genetic resources of north eastern region	DBT, Govt. of India	2018–2021	25.73	Completed
7	Evaluation of biodegradability of bio-composite using PLA and natural fibers	DST, Govt. of Odisha	2017–2020	8.01	Completed

Papers Presented in Conferences / Seminars / Workshops / Symposia (International and National)

Sl. No.	Title of the Paper Presented	Title of Conference / Seminar	Date of the Event	Organized By
1	Nutrient-Alginate Encapsulated Nodal Explants of Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea L.) as Synseeds for Germplasm Conservation and Exchange	10th Orissa Bigyan Congress	Nov 4–5, 2006	OUAT & Orissa Environmental Society
2	The present and future of Biodiversity Conservation	34th Annual Conference of Orissa Botanical Society & UGC Sponsored National Seminar	Dec 26–27, 2009	Banki Autonomous College, Banki
3	Nutrient-Alginate Encapsulated Synseeds for Germplasm Conservation and Exchange	35th Annual Conference of Orissa Botanical Society	Dec 29–30, 2010	Christ College, Cuttack
4	Plant Biotechnology and Enhanced Food Production	UGC Sponsored National Seminar: India needs another green revolution	Nov 13–14, 2011	Chitalo Mahavidyalaya, Jajpur
5	Role of PGPR in Bioremediation of Contaminated Soil	National Seminar on Trends in microbial bioremediation of contaminated soil	Sep 24–25, 2011	OUAT, Bhubaneswar
6	Role of auxins in in vitro rooting of mature trees	36th Annual Conference of Orissa Botanical Society	Dec 28–29, 2011	Talcher Autonomous College
7	Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activity	National Seminar on Utilization of Microbes for Sustainable Development	Dec 14–15, 2012	OUAT, Bhubaneswar
8	Carcinogenic and antioxidative effects on Allium cepa L.	37th Annual Conference of Orissa Botanical Society	Dec 22–23, 2012	Ravenshaw University, Cuttack
9	Genetic variation using RAPD markers	99th Indian Science Congress	Jan 3–7, 2012	KIIT University, Bhubaneswar
10	Toxicological changes in rice under nickel stress	101st Indian Science Congress	Feb 3–7, 2014	University of Jammu
11	Phytochemical and antimicrobial bioefficacy of Artocarpus altilis	ABAP International Conference	Oct 18–20, 2013	University of Delhi (South Campus)
12	Antimicrobial effect of nanocomposite particles	National Seminar on Exploitation of Microbes for Social Welfare	Dec 25, 2013	OUAT, Bhubaneswar
13	Toxicological changes in rice under nickel stress	38th Annual Conference of Orissa Botanical Society	Feb 23–24, 2014	U.N. Autonomous College, Adaspur
14	Phytoremediation of heavy metal stress in Sesbania	National Conference on Plant Physiology	Nov 23–25, 2014	OUAT, Bhubaneswar
15	Antimicrobial potential of Adenanthera pavoniana	National Conference on Biodiversity Assessment	Feb 22–23, 2015	Regional Plant Resource Centre, Bhubaneswar
16	Oxalis species phytochemistry and antimicrobial study	40th Annual Conference of Orissa Botanical Society	Feb 9–10, 2016	F.M. University, Balasore
17	Cadmium modulated defense in rice against blast disease	National Seminar on Plant Stress Mitigation	Mar 31, 2016	Utkal University
18	Heavy metal toxicity in Allium cepa L.	National Conference on Bioprospecting in Life Science	Dec 24–26, 2016	Sambalpur University
19	Biotechnology in Biodiversity Conservation	State Level Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation	Feb 24–25, 2018	Dhenkanal Autonomous College
20	Impact of Environment on Health (Keynote Speaker)	State Level Seminar on Health and Environment	Apr 4, 2018	Govt. of Odisha & Hi-Tech Group
21	Green technology for environmental protection	National Seminar on Climate Change and Future of Animals	Dec 22–23, 2018	P.N. College, Khurda
22	Abiotic stress response in plants	National Seminar on Plants for Sustainable Development	Dec 23–24, 2018	Centurion University
23	Vibriocidal activity of Maranta arundinacea	International Conference on Vector and Vector Borne Diseases	Jan 9–11, 2019	ICMR-RMRC, Bhubaneswar
24	Biodegradation of PLA–Luffa composites	National Seminar on Green Technology	Jan 22–23, 2020	North Orissa University
25	Chromium toxicity in Zinnia elegans	National Seminar on Climate Change Mitigation	Dec 10–11, 2022	U.N. Autonomous College, Adaspur
26	Biocomposite: Green Technology for Environment	International Conference RABS-2022	Dec 23–24, 2022	V.D. (Auto) College, Jeypore
27	Bioremediation of Zinnia elegans in chromium soil	National Seminar on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants	Dec 17–18, 2023	Dhenkanal Autonomous College

Refresher Courses / FDP / Training Attended

S.N.	Programme	Duration	Organized By
1	Refresher Course on Geospatial Technologies (NRDMS-DST)	21 Days	Utkal University
2	Refresher Course on Advances in Plant Sciences	21 Days	Utkal University
3	Faculty Development Programme	7 Days	Academic Staff College, Utkal University
4	Saksham IT Champion Training Program	11 Days	Utkal University & Microsoft
5	Orientation Programme on Human Values in Education	28 Days	Academic Staff College, Utkal University
6	Training cum Refresher Course on Environmental Impact Assessment	21 Days	Centre for Environmental Studies, Govt. of Odisha

Invited Talks Delivered

S.N.	Title of the Talk	Type of Event	Date of Event	Organized By
1	Molecular Markers for hybridity testing	Departmental Seminar	09/02/2012	R.D Women’s Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar
2	DNA Finger Printing	UGC Sponsored Seminar	05/03/2012	Nayagarh Autonomous College, Nayagarh
3	Aspects of Plant Biotechnology	Departmental Seminar	08/01/2013	Rajsunakhala College, Rajsunakhala
4	Molecular Markers	Annual Departmental Seminar	11/01/2013	S.B Women’s College, Cuttack
5	Transgenic Plants	College Seminar	08/11/2013	Banki Autonomous College, Banki
6	Evolutionary trends among Pteridophytes	University Guest Lecture	02–03/08/2014	North Orissa University, Baripada
7	DNA polymorphism, DNA fingerprinting and DNA footprinting	College Seminar	26/09/2014	CET, Bhubaneswar
8	Application of Biotechnology in Medicine	Resource Person (In-service Training)	19/06/2015	DAV Public School Unit-8, Bhubaneswar
9	DNA Polymorphism, DNA Finger Printing	Resource Person (In-service Training)	16/05/2018	DAV Public School Unit-8, Bhubaneswar
10	Environment and Stress Physiology	Guest Resource Person (CSS Officers Training)	29/12/2018	Gopabandhu Academy of Administration, Bhubaneswar
11	Biocomposite and Green Technology	Chief Guest / Resource Person	14/02/2019	Government College (Auto), Anugul
12	Chromium translocation and phytotoxic impact on Zinnia elegans	International e-Conference	29/07/2020	Tata College, Kolhan University, Chaibasa
13	Biocomposite: A Green Technology for Environment Protection	National Webinar	19/12/2020	Salipur Autonomous College
14	Green Technology to Protect Environment	Chief Speaker (National Webinar)	18/05/2021	Kalahandi University, Bhawanipatna
15	Green Composites – Solution to Plastic Menace	Chief Speaker	05/03/2023	Orissa Environmental Society
16	Role of Biotechnology in Sustainable Development	Chief Speaker (National Seminar)	25/11/2024	S.B Women’s College, Cuttack
17	Biocomposite: A Solution to Plastic Pollution	Invited Speaker	28/01/2025	Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur
18	Role of Taxonomy in Ayurveda	Workshop Lecture	13/03/2025	CCRAS & National Mission for Manuscripts, New Delhi
19	Advantage of Green Composite	Chief Speaker	06/03/2026	Marshi College of Natural Law, Bhubaneswar
20	Role of Biotechnology in Environment	Chief Speaker	13/03/2026	S.C.S. College, Puri
21	Role of NEP in Career Prospect	Invited Speaker	18/03/2026	Berhampur University

Prof. Hahihar Pattanaik Memorial Award in Environmental Science, OBS (2023)
Significant Contribution to Botany Award, OBS (2022)
NESA Scientist of the Year Award (2020)
Submitted gene sequence to NCBI gene bank with accession number MT645244 and MT645243
B.K. Nanda Memorial Award for Best Poster Presentation at Annual Conference of OBS (1998)
Best Seminar Presentation Award, Parijatak Seminar, P.G. Dept. of Botany, Utkal University (1996)
Secretary, Parijatak Seminar, Department of Botany, Utkal University (1995–96)
Award of DBT-JRF (1996)
Qualified CSIR (NET) (1999)
Seminar Secretary of Parijatak during M.Sc. study (1996)
First prize for short poem competition during graduation days; also received awards in elocution, debate, quiz, and song competitions among students of different universities
President Scout Award at Class IX (1988)
Received Government Merit Scholarships at Class III, V, VII; also received National Merit Scholarship in Class X, +2 Science, +3 Science, and M.Sc.
Secured seventh position in the merit list in Class X Board examination among students of the state

Refresher Course on “Geospatial Technologies” Under Natural Resourses Data Management System (NRDMS) of DST, Govt. of India, New Delhi, 21 Days,P.G Department of Zoology, Utkal University from 10/12/2013 to 30/12/2013
Refresher Course on “Advances in Plant Sciences”, Refresher Course on Agricultural Science, Academic Staff College, Utkal University 21 Days P.G Department of Botany, Utkal University from 19/01/2013 to 08/02/ 2013

Saksham-IT Champion Training Program,10 Days,P.G Department of Computer Science, Utkal University and Microsoft from 11/10/2012 to 20/10/2012
Refresher Course on Agricultural Science, Academic Staff College, Utkal University, 21 Days,P.G Department of Botany, Utkal University from 07/01/2010 to 27/01/2012

28 Days Orientation Programme in the subject Human Values in Education, Academic Staff College, Utkal University from 18/11/2010 to 15/12/2010

7 Days Academic Staff College, Utkal University, Attendee of Faculty Development Programme (FDP) from 30/01/2012 to 07/01/2012
Training cum Refresher Course on Environmental Impact Assessment, CES, Bhubaneswar 21 Days from 25/05/2019 to 14/06/2019
Chaired a session of the International Conference on Environment and climate change organised by International Office & Centres of Excellence of North-East India Studies and Language, Literature and Culture) on 4/3/2020
Co-Chaired a session in Assam Botany Congress and International Conference on Plant Science on 4/12/2021.
Co-Chaired a session in Odisha Environment Congress, F. M University on 19/12/2021
Convener, National Seminar National conference on Biotechnological intervention for environmental stress management in plants and microbes & 42nd annual conference OBS (21 & 22 January,2018). P.G Department of Botany, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751004
Organizing Secretary, National Seminar DRS-III Role of plants in mitigation of Environmental Stress (31^st March,2016). P.G Department of Botany, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751004
Organizing Secretary, Skilled based Work-Shop (November,2015). P.G Department of Botany, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751004
Organizing Secretary, National Seminar “Biotechnological Approaches for Conservation and Utilization of Medicinal And Aromatic Plants” (25^th March,2014). P.G Department of Botany, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751004

Journal Reviewing: List of Journals.
Reviewer:
International Journal of Phytoremediation, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Chemosphere, Environmental Technology and Innovation

Assistant Professor in Botany, College of Basic Science & Humanities, O.U.A.T, Bhubaneswar-751003 (Govt. of Odisha): 27 September 2002 to 30 April 2010
Lecturer in Botany, P.G. Department of Botany, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar-751004: 30 April 2010 to 21 September 2015
Reader in Botany, P.G. Department of Botany, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar-751004: 21 September 2015 to 21 September 2020
Associate Professor in Botany, P.G. Department of Botany, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar-751004: 21 September 2020 to till date
P.G. teaching experience in M.Sc. Applied Microbiology and M.Sc. Environmental Science, Department of Botany, Utkal University from April 2010

Research

M.Phil. (Botany): Dissertation entitled “Optimization of Parameters Influencing Agrobacterium-Mediated Genetic Transformation of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb., a timber yielding tree legume” (1998–1999)
Junior Research Fellow, DBT, Govt. of India project (1996–1999)
Ph.D. (Botany): Topic “Plant Regeneration from Tissue and Cell Culture and Agrobacterium-mediated Genetic Transformation of Dalbergia species” (1997–2001)
Continuing research in phytoremediation, heavy metal stress, and plant biotechnology
Guiding students at M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. levels and serving as Principal Investigator of various extramural funded research projects

Important Activities

Membership / Fellowship of Learned Accredited Bodies

Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association
Life Member, Society of Biological Chemists, IISc., Bangalore
Life Member, Orissa Botanical Society
Life Member, Old Student Association, P.G. Department of Botany, Utkal University
Member, Orissa Environmental Society
Life Member, National Environmental Science Academy

Contact Details

Department of Botany, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751004

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