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Prof. Chinmay Pradhan
Name: Prof. Chinmay Pradhan
Designation: Professor
Qualification: M.Sc, M.Phil & Ph.D
Phone No.: 919438676755
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0826-9608
E-mail ID: cpradhan.bot@utkaluniversity.ac.in
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  • 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 2018–present

 

 Professor

 
Utkal University

 

 September 2015-September 2018 Associate Professor

 
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.

International Publications:
1. 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
2. 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, ISS N: 2190-572 I.F : 4.5
3. Muduli, B.C., Selvaral,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, ISS No: 2190-572X (Print) and 2190-5738 ( On Line) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-025-04350-1 . I.F : 2.9
4. 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 (Print) : 0031-9317, ISSN (On line) : 1399-3054. I.F : 5.4
5. 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 I.F : 2.9
6. 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 Sarocladiumoryzae causing sheath rot disease in rice using hyper-variable SSR markers.. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2024.102245. 130 (2024) 102245 ISSN:0885-5765. I.F : 2.7
7. Pradhan,B., Das,M. and Pradhan,C. (2023) Stochastic assessment of oil spill trajectory : a case sudy Paradeep offshore, Odisha. Marine Systems & Ocean Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40868-023-00130-9.ISSN No: 1679-396XI.F: 1.85
8. Choudhary, A., Kumar, P., Pradhan, C.,Sahu, S.K., Chaudhary, S.K., Joshi, P.K., Pandey, D.N, Prakash,D., and Mohanty, A.,(2023) Evaluatimg air quality and criteria pollutants prediction disparities by data mining along a stretch of urban –rural algglomeration includes coal-mine belts and thermal power plants.Frontiers in Environmental Science. I.F: 5.411 ISSN:2296-665X (Accepted)
9. 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.ISSN: 09441344DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-30477-wI.F: 5.8
10. 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 aminoacid 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.org/10.3390/agronomy13102629. I.F: 3.949 ISSN: 2073-4395
11. 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: doi.org/10.1016/j.jarmap.2023.100506I.F: 3.9 ISSN: 2214-7861
12. Acharya, S., Jali,P., Pradhan,M., Pradhan,C. and Mohapatra,P.K. (2023) Antimicrobial and antioxidant property of a true mangrove Rhizophora apiculata BI. Chemistry and Biodiversity. doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202201144I.F: 2.745ISSN: 1612-1872 (Print) and 1612-1880 (Online)
13. 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. I.F: 2.0 ISSN: 1573-5109
14. 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 overCoal-Fired Thermal Power Plants and Coalmine Complex Beltsof Urban–Rural Agglomeration in the Eastern Coastal Stateof Odisha, India.13: 2064. 2-17. Atmosphere. https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos13122064I.F: 3.11ISSN:2073-4433
15. Panda, E., Dehey,S.K.,Pradhan,C., and Das, A.B (2022).Study of Karyotype Asymmetry and Chromosome Numberin Seven Cooking Bananas (Musa acuminata L.). Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, India, Biological Science.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40011-022-01427-2I.F: 0.282ISSN:0369-8211 (Print) and 2250-1746 (Online)
16. 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 1st smart city: Bhubaneswar. Frontiers in Environmental Science. DOI:10.3389/fenvs.2022.997026I.F: 5.411ISSN:2296-665X
17. 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. 190:62-69. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.08.027.ISSN: 0981-9428. I.F: 6.5
18. Choudhary, A., Pradeep, K., Sahu, S.K and 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
19. Satpathy, P. and Pradhan, C. (2022) Biomethanation of Crop Residues to Combat StubbleBurning in India: Design and Simulation Using ADM1Mathematical Model.1:125–138. Methane, https://doi.org/10.3390/methane1020011 ISSN: 2674-0389
20. 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
21. 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 parvisclerotigenusKX928754 using apple pomace as the promising substrate. Journal of Taibah University for Science. 15(1): 347-356. ISSN: 1658-3655.DOI: 10.1080/16583655.2021.1978833I.F: 3.3
22. Pradhan,B., Das,M.and Pradhan, C. (2021) Marine Oil Spills: Implications on Response Plan. EnvironmentAsia. 14(3): 13-22. ISSN 1906-1714, E ISSN:2586-8861. DOI 10.14456/ea.2021.19 I.F :0.195
23. 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. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-021-00948-5 I.F: 2.772ISSN:1125-4653 (Print) and 2239-7264 (On Line)
24. 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(2021) 117165. ISSN :0269-7491. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j,envpol.2021.117165 I.F:9.988
25. 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.7:1107-1119ISSN : 2363-6203 (Print), E ISSN: 2363-6211, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-020-00933-4 I.F: 3.0
26. 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., Deepa, Vijayan, J., Dash,S.K., Pradhan, C., Patra, B.C., Marndi, B.C. (2021) The core set of sequence-tagged microsatellite sites markers between halophytic wild rice Oryza coarctata and Oryzasativa complex. Euphytica. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-021-02790-3ISSN :0014-2336 E ISSN: 1573-5060I.F: 2.185
27. 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 isolated from contaminated site of Sukinda. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-13009-2 ISSN: 09441344Volume 28, pp 31717-31730; https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-13009-2I.F : 5.8
28. 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. Print ISSN: 1877-2641, Online ISSN: 1877-265X. DOI 10.1007/s12649-020-00984-9. I.F :3.449
29. 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. ISSN:0011-4545.DOI: 10.1508/cytologia.85.325.I.F : 1.027
30. 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 1st smart city of India: Bhubaneswar. SN Applied Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-03831-7. 2:1990.
31. 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
32. Patra, D., Grahacharya, A.,Pradhan, C., and Patra,H.K (2020)Phytoremediation potential of coffee pod (Cassia tora): An insitu approach for attenuation of chromium from overburdensoil of Sukinda Chromite Mine, India. Environmental Progress Sustainable Energy , ISSN : 1944-7442, DOI: 10.1002/ep.13510. I.F:2.824
33. 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. Chemosphere261: 127684, ISSN : 0045-6535. I.F :8.8
34. Panda, A., Patra, D., Acharya, S.,Pradhan, C., and Patra,H.K (2020) Assessment of the phytoremediation potential of Zinnia elegans L. plant species for Hexavalent chromium through pot experiment.Environmental Technology & Innovation. 20: 101042,ISSN: 2352-1864. I.F: 7.1
35. 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 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127337, ISSN : 0045-6535. I.F: 8.8
36. Acharya, S., Patra, D., Pradhan, C.,and Mohapatra,P.K (2020) Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-oxidative properties of different extracts of Bruguiera gymnorrhiza L. (Mangrove). European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 36: 101140 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2020.101140 ISSN: 1876-3820. I.F: 2.5
37. Jagatee,S., Priyadarsini,S, Pradhan,C. Sahoo,S.L.,Mohanty,R.C Ram,S.S, Sudarshan, MTeka,T.A, Jyoti R.R (2020) Optimization of saccharifi cation prospective from starch of sweet potato roots through acid-enzyme hydrolysis: structural,chemical and elemental profiling. Acta Biologica Szegediensis. 64(2):139-150. ISSN:15884082, 1588385XI.F : 0.156
38. Patra, D., Pradhan, C., Kumar,J.and Patra,H.K (2020) Assessment of chromium toxicity, phytoremediation and tolerance potential of Sesbania sesbanand Brachiaria muticagrown on chromite mine overburden dumps and garden soil. Chemosphere.252:126553 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126553, ISSN : 0045-6535. I.F : 8.8
39. 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 Composite.41:1428-1434,Print ISSN: 0272-8397, Online ISSN: 1548-0569,DOI:10.1002/pc.25466. I.F :3.531
40. 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. DOI 10.7324/JAAB.2019.70513. ISSN : 2455-7005 and e-ISSN: 2347-212X.
41. 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. 108 (2019) 101422 ISSN:0885-5765. I.F : 2.7
42. Sahu, S.K., Tyagi,B., Pradhan, C. and Beig,G (2019) Evaluating the variability, transport and periodicity of particulate matter over smart city Bhubaneswar, a tropical coastal station of eastern India. SN Applied Sciences. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-019-0427-2. 1:383
43. Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Patra,H.K (2019) Chelate based Phytoremediation study for attenuation of Chromium toxicity stress using Lemongrass: Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.) W. Watson.International Journal of Phytoremediation. DOI:10.1080/15226514.2018.1488812. ISSN:15497879, 15226514. 20(13): 1324-1329.I.F : 4.003
44. Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Patra,H.K (2019) Chromium bioaccumulation, oxidative stress metabolism and oil content in lemon grass Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.) W. Watson grown in chromium rich over burden soil of Sukinda-chromitemine,India.Chemosphere.218:1082-1088. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.11.211 ISSN : 0045-6535. I.F : 8.8
45. Rout, J.R., Kerry, G., Panigrahi D., Sahoo, S.L, Pradhan, C.,Ram, S.S.,Chakrobarty A., Mathummal S. (2019)Biochemical, molecular, and elemental profiling of Withania somnifera L.with response to zinc stress. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 26(4) : 4116 – 4129 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-018-3926-6ISSN: 09441344. I.F : 5.8
46. Dhal, P., Rout, J.R., Dash, P.K., Panda, S., Pati P, Rath, C.C., Pradhan, C., Sahoo, S.L.(2018) Larvicidal and Pupicidal activity of Clerodendrum philippinum Schauer Leaf Extracts against Anopheles stephensi and Aedes aegypti. Pharmacognosy Journal 10(6):1137- 42.DOI: 10.5530/pj.2018.6.194. ISSN: 0975-3575.I.F : 0.258
47. Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Patra,H.K (2018) Chromium stress impact on Lemongrass grown in Over Burden Soil of Sukinda Chromite Ore Mine (Odisha), India.Annals of Plant sciences. ISSN: 2287-688X 7(8): 2394-2397
48. 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
49. 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. ISSN:0011-4545. I.F: 1.027
50. Jena, P., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K.(2018) Chromium phytoaccumulation and tolerance potential of Coffe Pod: Cassia tora (L.) Roxb. grown in chelate and fertilizer assisted soil. Annals of Plant Sciences. ISSN: 2287-688X 7(6): 2338-2341 .
51. Pradhan, M., Lakra,P.B., Sahoo, R.K., Pradhan, C. and Mohanty, S.(2018) Soil microbial biomass phosphorous and phosphatase activity as influenced by application of p solubilizing bacteria in acid soil. Multilogic in Science. ISSN 2277-7601. 35(8): 270-275
52. Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Patra,H.K (2018) An in situ study of growth of Lemongrass Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.) W.Watson on varying concentration of Chromium (Cr+6) on soil and its bioaccumulation:Perspectives on phytoremediation potential and phytostabilisation of Chromium toxicity. Chemosphere. 193: 793-799. DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.11.062. ISSN : 0045-6535. I.F : 8.8
53. 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.ISSN: 2231-2196 (Print), ISSN: 0975-5241 (Online). 10(2):1-5.
54. Acharya, S., Jena,R.C, Das,S.J, Pradhan, C. and Chand, P.K. (2017) Assessment of air pollution tolerance index of some selected road side plants of Bhubaneswar city of Odisha state in India. Journal of Environmental Biology. 38 (1): 1398- 1404. ISSN: 0254-8704 (Print), ISSN:2394-0379. DOI: 10.22438. I.F:0.224
55. Pradhan, M., Sahoo,R.K, Pradhan, C., Tuteja, N and Mohanty,S. (2017) Contribution of native phosphorous-solubilizing bacteria of acid soils on phosphorous acquisition in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Protoplasma. 254 (6) : 2225-2236 DOI: 10.1007/s00709-017-1112-1. I.F :3.3
56. 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. ISSN:0011-4545. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1508/cytologia.82.183. I.F : 1.027
57. 42.Pradhan,M., Pradhan, C. and Mohanty,S. (2017) Effect of P- Solubilizing Bacteria on Microbial Biomass P and Phosphatase Activity in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L) Rhizosphere.International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 6(4) : 1240-1260 https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2017.604.152. ISSN: 2319-7706
58. 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 DOI : 10.13189/bb.2017.050101
59. 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. ISSN : 2353-0391
60. Jena, P., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K.(2016) Effects of Chelate-Assisted Chromium (Cr+6) on Growth, and Chromium Bioaccumulation in Paragrass (Brachiaria mutica Forssk.Stapf). Journal of Plant Physiology & Pathology. 4(3):01-05 DOI: 10.4172/2329-955X.1000158
61. Hota,T., Pradhan, C. and Rout, G.R. (2016) Agromorphological and Molecular Characterization of Sesamum indicum L.– An Oil Seed Crop. American Journal of Plant Science. ISSN (Print): 2158-2750, ISSN (On Line): 2158-2750, DOI: 10.4236/ajps.2016.717210. (7): 2399-2411
62. 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. DOI 10.7324/JAAB.2016.40503. ISSN : 2455-7005 and e-ISSN: 2347-212X.
63. Panda, E., Pradhan, C and Das, A.B. (2016) Variations in phytoconstituents and antimicrobial activities in ecotypes of Oxalis corniculata (L.) and Oxalis debilis (Kunth.). International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.ISSN :0975-1491. 8(10) : 270-275
64. Jena, P., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K.(2016) Cr+6-induced growth, biochemical alterations and Chromium bioaccumulation in Cassia tora (L.)Roxb. Annals of Plant sciences. ISSN: 2287-688X 5(7): 1368-1373 .
65. Pradhan,M., Sahoo, S.K., Mohanty, S. and Pradhan, C. (2016) Isolation of P- solubilizing bacteria from acid soils of Odisha with ability to solubilize inorganic phosphates. International Journal of Microbiology Research: ISSN: 0975-5276, E-ISSN: 0975-9174. 4(4): 747-753.
66. Das, A.B, Das, A., Pradhan, C. and Naskar,S.K(2015) Genotypic variations of ten Indian cultivars of Colocasiaesculenta var. antiquorom Schott. Evident by chromosomal and RAPD markers. Caryologia: International Journal of Cytology, Cytosystematics and Cytogenetics, Vol. 68(1), 44-54. DOI- 10.1080/00087114.2015.1013335. ISSN: 0008-7114.I.F : 1.06
67. 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. ISSN: 2162-9382 (Print), 2162-8424 (eISSN) 5(1): 1-8. DOI: 10.5923/j.materials.20150501.01.
68. Mohanty, M., Pradhan, C.and Patra, H. K. (2015) Chromium translocation, concentration and its phytotoxic impacts in invivo grown seedlings of Sesbania sesban Merr. Acta Biologica Hungarica. ISSN: 02365383 (Print),1588256 X (Online) DOI:10.1556 / ABiol.66.2015.1.7: 66(1): 80–92.I.F :0.585
69. Parida,C., Pradhan,C., Dash, S.K and Das, S.C. (2015) Dynamic Mechanical Behavior of Luffacylindrica Fiber-Resorcinol Composites. Open Journal of Composite Materials. ISSN: 2164-5612 (Print), 2164-5655 (On line).5: 22-29.
70. Parida, C., Dash, S.K and Pradhan,C. (2015) FTIR and Raman Studies of Cellulose Fibers of Luffa cylindrical.Open Journal of Composite Materials. ISSN: 2164-5612 (Print), 2164-5655 (On line).5:5-10.
71. 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.ISSN: 2155-3769 (Print), 8(1):47-54. I.F :1.333
72. 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. ISSN : 2321-2748. 2(1): 077- 087.
73. Mohanty, P., Rout, J.R., Pradhan C. and Shaoo, S.L. (2013) Morphological and biochemical responses of Aegiceras corniculatum L. to salinity stress. Journal of Stress Physiology and Biochemistry. ISSN : 1997-08389 (3):366-375.
74. 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.ISSN :0975-1491.5(3): 840-843.
75. Pradhan, C., Mohanty, M.and Rout, A. (2013) Assessment of the Antibacterial Potential of Breadfruit Leaf extracts against Pathogenic Bacteria. International Journal of Pharmacy. ISSN : 2249-1848. 3(2): 374-379.
76. 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.ISSN: 2155-3769 (Print), 2155-3777 (Online). 6(3–4): 71–76.I.F :1.333
77. Mishra, S., Mohanty, M., Pradhan, C., Patra, H. K., Das, R. and Sahoo, S. L. (2013) Physicochemical assessment of paper mill effluent and its heavy metal remediation using aquatic macrophytes – a case study at JK paper mill, Rayagada, India. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. ISSN: 0167-6369 185(5):4347-4359. I.F : 3.307
78. Kanungo S., Pradhan C., Sahoo S.L., Sahu R.K. (2012) Role of auxins in the in vitro rooting and micropropagation of Holarrhena antidysenterica Wall., a woody aromatic medicinal plant, through nodal explants from mature trees. Journal of Medicinal Plant Research. ISSN: 1996-08756(31):4660-4666.DOI10.5897/JMPR12.171.
79. 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 x plant factors influencing transformation. World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology ISSN:0959-3993.28:729–739.I.F : 4.253
80. Das, A.B, Jena, S., Pradhan, C. and Chand, P.K. (2011)Genetic variability among male populations of a minor mangrove Excoecaria agallocha L. as evident by chromosome morphology and DNA markers. The NucleusISSN:0029-568X 54(1):39–47.
81. Pattnaik S., Pradhan C., Naik S. K., Chand P.K. (2000) Shoot Organogenesis and Plant-let Regeneration from Hypocotyl-derived cell suspension of a Tree Legume Dalbergiasissoo Roxb. In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol.-Plant ISSN:1054-5476 .36: 407-411.I.F :2.6
82. Pradhan. C, Pattnaik . S., Chand , P. K. (1998) Rapid in vitro Propagation of East Indian Rosewood (Dalbergialatifolia Roxb.) trough High Frequency Shoot Proliferation from Cotyledonary Nodes. Journal of Plant Biochemistry & Biotechnology.ISSN: 0971-7811.7: 61-64. I.F :1.9
83. Pradhan C., Kar S, Pattnaik S. , Chand P. K. (1998) Propagation of Dalbergiasissoo Roxb.through invitro shoot proliferation from cotyledonary nodes. Plant Cell Reports. ISSN: 0721-7714 .18: 122-126.I.F : 6.2
84. Pradhan C., Pattnaik S., Dwari M., Chand P. K. (1998) Efficient plant regeneration from cell suspension-derived callus of East Indian Rosewood (Dalbergialatifolia Roxb.). Plant Cell Reports.1 ISSN: 0721-7714. 18:138-142. I.F : 6.2

National Publications:
1. Pradhan, C., Bhattacharya, N., Pushker, A.K. and Bhattachaya, A. (2024) Pranakrushna Parija: A forgotten scientist and academician. 62: 2&3 : 89-97 School Science. ISSN: 0036-679X (Print) 0972-5061 (On Line).
2. Panda, A. and Pradhan, C. (2023) Bioremediation potential of Zinnia elegans (L.) in Cr enriched over burden soil of Sukinda chromite ore mines, Odisha. Plant Science Research. ISSN: 0972-8546:45(1&2) : 121-126.
3. 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.v59i10.67099I.F: 1.476, ISSN: 3011208
4. 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: 606-616ISSN : 0367-8245 Print Essn: 0976-058XI.F :0.258
5. Pradhan,B., Das,M. Pradhan, C.Nayak,S.(2021) Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production Activities in Odisha Offshore; a bird’s eye view on M Das: Potential Socio-Environmental Impact. SGAT Bulletin 21(1):29-37 ISSN 0972-2173
6. 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 Archives20 (2) : 6669-6679. E-ISSN:2581-6063, Print ISSN:0972-5210
7. Patra, D., Pradhan, C., Acharya,S. and Patra, H.K. (2020) Chelator application improves the antioxidant defense activity, chromium uptake and oil content in lemon grass grown in chromium contaminated over burden dumps of mining area.Plant Archives20 (2) : 4585-4591. E-ISSN:2581-6063, Print ISSN:0972-5210
8. Singh,S. S., Pradhan, C., Swain, D. and Rout,G. (2020) Factor associated with transient GUSreporter gene expression in transgenic black gram (Vigna mungo L.Hepper. var. PU31). Research Journal of Biotechnology. 15 (9) : 35-42. E-ISSN: 2278-4535 Print ISSN: 0973-6263
9. 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. ISSN: 0976-1675
10. 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 ISSN: 2347-6036
11. Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2020) Effect of chelators on morpho-physiological parameters of paragrass (Bracharia mutica) grown in over burden soil of Sukinda chromite mine .Annals of Plant and Soil Research. 22(2) : 160-165 ISSN: 2347-6036
12. 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): 95-100ISSN : 0367-8245 Print Essn: 0976-058X DOI: 10.18805/IJARe.A5209
13. Satpathy, P. and Pradhan, C. (2019) Rice stubble as a potential bio-energy substrate. Plant Science Research. ISSN: 0972-8546: 41(1&2):41-43
14. Patel,P., Dehery, S., Pradhan, C. and Das,A.B. (2019)Ecotype diversity of numerical and structural chromosomes of Drimia indica(Roxb.) Jessop (Hyacinthaceae) as revealed from karyotypeanalysis. Plant Science Research. ISSN: 0972-8546: 41(1&2):1-7
15. 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.I.F :0.944
16. Dalai, D., Sardar, S.S and Pradhan,C. (2019) NaCl Induced Oxidative Stress on Two Different Cultivars of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706: 8(8): 2607-2619
17. Samal,A. , Acharya, S. and Pradhan, C. (2019) Biological and toxicological effects of cadmium on Phaseolus vulgaris L. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). ISSN: (Online): 2319-7064. 8(1): 301-306.
18. 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 ground (Acachis hypogaea L.) Legume Research (ARCC) 5(42): 694-698. ISSN: 0250-5371 Print ISSN: 0976-0571 On line DOI : 10.18805/LR-3991. I.F :0.669
19. Satpathy, P. and Pradhan, C. (2018) Mathematical modelling and simulation of a rice straw-based biogas plant. Plant Science Research. ISSN: 0972-8546: 40(1&2):51-55
20. 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. ISSN: 0972-8546: 38(1&2):19-22
21. Jali, P., Das, A .B. and Pradhan, C. (2015) Physiological and Biochemical Changess to Low Doses of Cadmium in Two Important Varieties of Oryza sativa L. of Odisha, India. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). ISSN: (Online): 2319-7064. 4(3): 928-934.
22. 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). ISSN: (Online): 2319-7064.4(1) 2754-2758.
23. 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). ISSN: (Online): 2319-7064 : 4(1) 2780-2783.
24. Ghosh, T., Pradhan, C., and Das, A.B. (2015) Genotypic response of high-yielding lowland rice varieties of Odisha to cadmium. Plant Science Research. ISSN: 0972-8546: 37(1&2):60-64
25. 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.ISSN 2278 – 5469 EISSN 2278-5450. 27(97), 27-35.
26. Das, S., Samantaray, S., Mohanty, R.C., Mohanty, M. and Pradhan, C. (2015). Photosynthetic response and proline bioaccumulation inblack gram induced by Nickel stress. Discovery.ISSN 2278 – 5469 EISSN 2278 – 5450. 27(97), 36-42.
27. Jagatee, S., Pradhan, C., Dash, P.K.,Sahoo, S.L. and Mohanty, R.C(2015) Optimization for saccharifcation of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatasL.) flour for enhanced ethanol production. International Journal of Science, Technology & Management (IJSTM). ISSN (online): 2394-1537: 4(1) : 67-76.
28. Nayak, R., Panda, A.,Pradhan, C., Samanta, L. and Sahoo, S.L. (2015) Characterization of antioxidant potential of Abutilon Indicum L. and Paederia Foetida L. International Journal of Science, Technology & Management (IJSTM). ISSN (online): 2394-1537 : 4(4) : 95-104.
29. Jali, P., Das, A .B. and Pradhan, C. (2014) A Comparative Analysis of Physiological and Biochemical Responses to Low Doses of Cadmium in Two Important Varieties of Oryza sativa L. of Odisha, India. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). ISSN: (Online): 2319-7064. 3(12) : 1920-192.
30. Lipsa, Mohanty M., Patra H. K. and Pradhan, C. (2014) Cadmium and chromium induced physiological changes in sesban seedlings. PlantScienceResearch. 36(1&2): 43-47.
31. Mathan, J., Mohanty, M., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H. K. (2014) Toxicological changes in rice under nickel stress. Biolife. ISSN:2320-4257. 2(1&2):363-369
32. Mishra, M., Pradhan,C. and Satapathy, K.B. (2014)Decontamination of Lead from aquatic environment by exploitation of floating macrophyte Azolla microphylla Kauf. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT) ISSN: 2319-2402 (On line), 2319-2399(Print). 8(12):17-23.
33. Nayak J., Mathan J., Mohanty M. and Pradhan C. (2014) Anin vitro hydroponic study on Physiological and Biochemical responses of Indian wild Rice to varying doses of Hexavalent Chromium. International Research Journal of Environment Sciences. ISSN 2319–1414. 3(11): 20-28.
34. Pradhan C., 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.ISSN: 0972-854634 34:72-78.
35. Swain, S.S., Pal, A., Sahu, L.,Pradhan, C., Barik, D.P., 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 ISSN: 0972-8546 .32:48-55.

Review Articles:
1. Pradhan, C., Rath, J. and Mohanty M.(2013) Quorum sensing. Biohelica. Biohelica. 3 (1&2): 17-22. ISSN: 09765204
2. 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. ISSN: 2349-7203
3. Jali, P., Pradhan,C., Das, A.B. (2016) Effects of Cadmium Toxicity in Plants: A Review Article. Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences (SAJB). ISSN 2321-6883 (Online),ISSN 2347-9515 (Print)4(12):1074-1081. DOI: 10.21276/sajb.2016.4.12.3
4. 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. ISSN: 0972-8546. 39(1&2): 47-55.
5. 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. 31(2): 161-187Biometals. ISSN 0966-0844. DOI 10.1007/s10534-018-0083-9.I.F : 3.5
6. Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2020) Toxic metal decontamination by phytoremediation approach: Concept, challenges, opportunities and future perspectives. Environmental Technology & Innovation. ISSN: 2352-1864 DOI:10.1016/j.eti.2020.100672. I.F : 7.1
7. Ghosh, T., Pradhan, C, 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. 101422 ISSN:0885-5765. I.F :2.7
8. 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. ISSN: 21906815, 21906823. I.F :4.05
9. 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.101293:ISSN: 2352-1864 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2020.101293. I.F : 7.1
10. 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.org/10.1002/cbdv.202100857. I.F :2.745ISSN: 1612-1872 (Print) and 1612-1880 (Online) I.F :4.05
11. Pradhan,B., Das,M. And Pradhan,C.(2022) Recent Developments of Effective Sorbents Materials for Oil Spill Cleanup: A Review. 42(7): 783-791. Indian Journal of Environmental Protection IJEP. ISSN:0253-7141
12. Choudhary, A., Gokhale, S., Kumar, P., Pradhan, C.and Sahu, S.K.,(2022) Urban traffic congestion: its causes-consequencesmitigation. 26(12): 164-176. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment. ISSN: 0972-0626
13. Patra, D., Nayak, M., Pradhan, C.,Kumar, J. and Patra, H.K. (2025) Assessment of Plant Community for Identifying Chromium-tolerant Species at Different Sites of Sukinda Valley, India. DOI: 10.1080/15320383.2025.2584987. Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal. ISSN: 1532-0383 (Print) 1549-7887 (Online) I.F :2.1
14. Mohanty, G., , Pradhan, C and Satpathy,A. (2025) Quorom Sensing: The microbial diversity and their communication in the diverse applications in medicine and plant science. Plant Science Research. ISSN: 0972-8546. 47(1&2): 37-43.
15. 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. DOI: 10.1080/15320383.2026.2636218. Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal. ISSN: 1532-0383 (Print) 1549-7887 (Online) I.F :2.1
16. 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. DOI:10.1007/s10653-026-03104-z. Environmental Geochemistry and Health. I.F :4.0
17. Patra, D., Nayak, M., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2026) Heavy metal tolerance and toxic effects on plants: A review.DOI:10.1080/02757540.2026.2661739. Chemistry and Ecology. ISSN: 0275-7540 (Print) 1029-0370 (Online) I.F :1.8

Publication in Books as Chapters:
1. Rout, G.R. and Pradhan, C. (2012) Somatic embryogenesis and its application. Plant tissueculture: Totipotency to transgenic. H.P. Sharma,(Ed).pp57-78. ISBN: 978-81-7754-467-1
2. Pradhan, C. and Mohanty, M. (2013)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.
3. Biswasi,S.P, Mohanty, M., Pradhan,C. and Satapathy, K.B. (2014) 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
4. Dhali, S. and Pradhan, C. (2019) 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
5. Patra, D., Pradhan, C. and Patra, H.K. (2021) 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.
6. 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:
1. Nayak, B.K., Pradhan, C., Behera N. (2011) Microbiology of Atmosphere at Chlor alkali Plant Site, Ganjam, Orissa. Biotechnology and Stress Management. H.K.Patra,(Ed),pp141-148.
2. Mohanty, M.K., Singh, C. and Pradhan, C. (2011) Microalgae as a prospect of biodiesel production. Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Biofuel : its promises and prospects in fuel security” (BIPAP-2011). 24th February, 2011 at P.G. Dept. of Environmental Science, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha pp.29-33.
3. Pradhan C. (2012) Plant tissue culture to combat stress for enhanced food production. Biotechnology and Stress Management. H.K.Patra,(Ed),pp 15-30 .
4. Hota, T., Pradhan, C. (2016) Screening of Sesamum germplasms for Salinity Stress. Plant Genomics and Biotechnology, Challenges and Opportunities in 21st Century. K. C Samal and G.R Rout (Ed), pp 157-172. ISBN: 9789365777394
5. T Hota, C Pradhan, G R Rout, (2018), Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) An Oil Seed Crop: A Review, Proceeding of the international Conference of Plant Development Biology, 53, Cambridge Scholars Publishing

a. M.PhilStudents :

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.

b. 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
  1. 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
  2. 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
  1. 7 Days Academic Staff College, Utkal University, Attendee of Faculty Development Programme (FDP) from 30/01/2012 to 07/01/2012
  2. Training cum Refresher Course on Environmental Impact Assessment, CES, Bhubaneswar 21 Days from 25/05/2019 to 14/06/2019
  3. 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
  4. Co-Chaired a session in Assam Botany Congress and International Conference on Plant Science on 4/12/2021.
  5. Co-Chaired a session in Odisha Environment Congress, F. M University on 19/12/2021
  6. 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
  7. Organizing Secretary, National Seminar DRS-III Role of plants in mitigation of Environmental Stress (31st March,2016). P.G Department of Botany, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751004
  8. Organizing Secretary, Skilled based Work-Shop (November,2015). P.G Department of Botany, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751004
  9. Organizing Secretary, National Seminar “Biotechnological Approaches for Conservation and Utilization of Medicinal And Aromatic Plants” (25th 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