About Us

The Research Centre for Waste to Wealth Management, Centurion University of Technology and Management, was established in the year 2020 with the vision of promoting sustainable waste management and transforming waste materials into valuable resources through innovation, research, and skill-based practices. The centre focuses on developing eco-friendly technologies and products from different types of waste such as plastic, paper, agricultural residue, biowaste, and e-waste. It works in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aims to create a cleaner, greener, and self-sustainable environment. The research centre actively engages students, researchers, and faculty members in hands-on learning, product development, waste recycling, resource recovery, and entrepreneurship activities.

Various innovative initiatives including handmade paper production, eco-friendly packaging, sewage treatment optimization, fabric production from biowaste, and waste-based construction materials are being carried out under the centre. Through its interdisciplinary approach, the centre not only contributes to environmental protection and circular economy practices but also empowers students with practical skills and research opportunities for sustainable development.

Vision

To become a centre of excellence in sustainable waste management through innovative research, technology development, skill enhancement, and community engagement by transforming waste into valuable resources and promoting a circular economy for a greener future. The centre envisions creating a Zero Waste Campus at Centurion University of Technology and Management through effective waste segregation, recycling, reuse, and resource recovery practices.

Mission

  • To promote interdisciplinary research and innovation in waste management and waste-to-wealth technologies.
  • To develop sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for the utilization of solid, liquid, agricultural, plastic, and industrial waste.
  • To provide skill-based training, internships, workshops, and entrepreneurship opportunities in waste management and resource recovery.
  • To encourage students, faculty, and communities to adopt sustainable environmental practices and circular economy principles.
  • To collaborate with industries, government agencies, and research organizations for the development and implementation of waste valorization technologies.
  • To establish effective waste segregation, recycling, composting, and resource recovery systems for transforming the university into a Zero Waste Campus.
  • To contribute towards environmental protection, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and societal welfare through innovative waste management practices.

Objective

  • To promote research and innovation in waste management and resource recovery.
  • To develop value-added products from different types of waste materials.
  • To encourage recycling, reuse, and circular economy practices.
  • To provide skill development and hands-on training in waste-to-wealth technologies.
  • To develop sustainable solutions for environmental protection and pollution control.
  • To support entrepreneurship and startup activities based on waste utilization.
  • To create awareness on sustainable waste management practices.
  • To collaborate with industries and organizations for research and technology development.
  • To contribute towards achieving a zero-waste campus at Centurion University of Technology and Management.

Our Team

Dr. Narayan Gouda
Dr. Narayan Gouda
Associate Professor and RC Co-ordinator, Dept. of Chemistry, SoAS
PKD
Research Focus:
  • Waste to energy (biofuel production) by thermochemical routes
  • Development of adsorbents for wastewater treatment
  • Polymer-based composites from wastes
Dr. Sangram K. Swain
Dr. Sangram K. Swain
Dean, Examinations | Dean, Students' Welfare; Professor, Dept. of Computer Sc. & Engg. (SoET); Founding Member, RC for Waste To Wealth Management
BBSR
Research Focus:
  • E-waste strategies
  • Sustainable recycling, paper waste management
  • Circular Economy Models for India
Dr. Pratap Chhotaray
Dr. Pratap Chhotaray
Associate Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, SoAS
BBSR
Research Focus:
  • Biomass Valorisation
  • Green Solvent synthesis and applications
Dr. Vijay Miditana
Dr. Vijay Miditana
Associate Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, SoET
PKD
Research Focus:
  • Three-Phase Fluidization
  • Thermal behaviour of nanofluids
  • Wastewater treatment (biosorption)
Dr. Limbraj Parshuram Pholane
Dr. Limbraj Parshuram Pholane
Assistant Professor, Soil Science Department, MSSSoA
PKD
Research Focus:
  • Anaerobic Digestion & Bioenergy
  • Biogas Plants
  • Sewage Treatment Plants
  • Food Waste Compost
Mr. Kulabhushan Pradhan
Mr. Kulabhushan Pradhan
Lecturer, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, SoVET
BBSR
Research Focus:
  • Handmade paper from waste paper and other biomass waste
Dr. Abani Kanta Bhadra
Dr. Abani Kanta Bhadra
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Environmental Science, SoAS
BBSR
Research Focus:
  • Ecorestoration
  • Bioprospecting
  • Biodiversity characterization
  • Ecology
  • Natural resource conservation and management
Dr. Jyoti Prakash Giri
Dr. Jyoti Prakash Giri
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SoET
BBSR
Research Focus:
  • Cement-free concrete using industrial wastes
  • Sustainable green concrete & brick
  • Eco-friendly paver
Dr. Krushna Chandra Sethi
Dr. Krushna Chandra Sethi
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, SoET
PKD
Research Focus:
  • Utilization of plastic waste in bituminous road construction
  • Application of construction and demolition waste in pavement layers
  • Use of fly ash in subgrade stabilization and road embankments
  • Incorporation of rubber tire waste in asphalt mixtures
Dr. Subhasis Pati
Dr. Subhasis Pati
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, SoAS
PKD
Research Focus:
  • Heterogeneous Catalysis
  • CO₂ capture and utilisation
  • H₂ production from biomass
  • Waste water treatment
Dr. Madhusmita Pradhan
Dr. Madhusmita Pradhan
Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology
BBSR
Research Focus:
  • Development of bacterial consortium for wastewater treatment and food waste decomposition
  • Removal of heavy metals from water
Dr. Sunita Routray
Dr. Sunita Routray
Associate Professor II
BBSR
Research Focus:
  • Value addition of beach sand tailings
  • Recovery of Critical minerals and REE from industrial wastes
Dr. Saismrutiranjan Mohanty
Dr. Saismrutiranjan Mohanty
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, SoAS
BBSR
Research Focus:
  • Synthesis of low cost adsorbent for wastewater treatment
  • Development of low cost prototype filter for wastewater treatment
  • Analysis of water and wastewater
Dr. Shashwati Soumya Pradhan
Dr. Shashwati Soumya Pradhan
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SoET
BBSR
Research Focus:
  • Sustainable alkali-activated concrete using industrial wastes
  • Mechanical and durability performance of sustainable green concrete
  • Recycled materials for eco-friendly construction
  • Advanced characterization of cementitious composite materials
Manshi Dash
Manshi Dash
Teaching Associate, School of Forensic Sciences
BBSR
Research Focus:
  • Fingerprints powder development from processed biodegradable waste product
Ms. Subhashree Padhy
Ms. Subhashree Padhy
Research Scholar, Dept. of Chemistry, SoAS
PKD
Research Focus:
  • Waste to Energy
  • Synthesis of adsorbents from municipal wastes
Ms. Anamika Sinha
Ms. Anamika Sinha
Research Scholar, Soil Science Department, MSSSoA
PKD
Research Focus:
  • Biochar synthesis from different agro waste & its characterization
  • Effect of Biochar on soil health & crop production
Mr. Ratiranjan Mishra
Mr. Ratiranjan Mishra
Research Scholar, Mechanical Engineering, SoET
BBSR
Research Focus:
  • Electronic Waste Management

Waste Management Facilities

Waste to Wealth Lab

Waste to Wealth Lab – exterior signboard showing it is supported by Western Sydney University

(Waste to Wealth Lab)

Waste to Wealth Lab – interior showing paper-making equipment and machinery at Centurion University, Bhubaneswar, Jatni, Odisha

(Waste to Wealth Lab)

Infrastructure and Action Learning Lab

Infrastructure and Construction Action and Active Learning Lab at Centurion University

(Infrastructure and action learning lab)

Organic Waste Composter (Bio-composter)

Bio-composter signboard showing model Kwik Composter KC-200, capacity 200kg food waste mixed with 40kg saw dust, output 50kg per day

(Organic Waste Composter)

Organic Waste Composter in operation showing the Earth Care Equipment machine and compost output

(Organic Waste Composter)

Vermicompost Unit

Vermicompost Unit at Centurion University showing green-painted beds and workers tending the unit

(Vermicompost Unit)

Biogas Plant

Floating Drum type biogas plant at Centurion University campus

(Floating Drum type biogas plant)

Sewage Treatment Plant

Sewage Treatment Plant at Centurion University – treated sewage water used for gardening at PKD campus

(Sewage Treatment Plant)

Research & Development

Research Focus

The Waste-to-Wealth Management Research Centre focuses on developing sustainable technologies and innovative solutions for effective waste management, resource recovery, and circular economy practices. The centre promotes interdisciplinary research in waste valorisation, renewable energy, environmental protection, and eco-friendly product development while supporting skill development, entrepreneurship, and community engagement for sustainable development.

Sl. No.Main Research FocusFocus Topics
1Solid Waste Management & Circular EconomyMunicipal solid waste management, source segregation, recycling systems, circular economy models, zero-waste campus development, landfill reduction technologies
2Waste-to-Energy TechnologiesBiogas production, anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, gasification, bioethanol, biodiesel, algal biofuel, plastic-to-fuel conversion, biomass pellets and briquettes, hydrogen production from waste
3Biochar & Carbon MaterialsBiochar synthesis, activated carbon production, carbon sequestration, carbon capture technologies, soil amendment materials
4Waste Valorisation TechnologiesBiodegradable paper plates from agricultural waste, natural dyes from flower and leaf waste, handmade paper from biomass waste etc. Plastic recycling, biodegradable plastics, microplastic remediation, polymer upcycling
5E-Waste ManagementRecovery of precious metals, battery recycling, lithium extraction, printed circuit board recycling, urban mining
6Wastewater & Sewage TreatmentSewage treatment, nutrient recovery, sludge valorization
7Food Waste & Organic Waste ManagementComposting, vermicomposting, nutrient extraction, microbial conversion
8Advanced Materials from WasteConstruction & Infrastructure Materials from Waste such as Eco-bricks, recycled aggregates, plastic roads, geopolymer cement, waste-based composites, Waste-derived nanomaterials, silica extraction, ceramic materials, graphene from biomass etc.
9Skill Development & Community EngagementWaste literacy, rural technology transfer, sustainable livelihood programs, entrepreneurship training

Innovation and Technology Development

The Waste-to-Wealth Research Centre has developed several innovative and sustainable technologies for converting waste materials into value-added products and environmental solutions. The centre focuses on biomass valorisation, waste-derived construction materials, biochar production, wastewater treatment, soil improvement, and recycling of plastic, rubber, and industrial wastes. Research activities also include the development of bio-based adsorbents, microbial consortia for environmental remediation, and eco-friendly paver blocks, bricks, and composite materials. These technologies support circular economy practices, resource recovery, pollution reduction, and sustainable development.

Upgradation of bio-oil from biomass waste through co-pyrolysis showing Tamanu seed, polypropylene, TGA instrument, pyrolysis setup, and product distribution charts

(Upgradation of bio-oil from biomass waste through copyrolysis)

Biochar from waste corn stack and banana peduncles and leaves showing raw materials, SEM image, and field application for soil quality improvement and water treatment

(Biochar from the waste corn stack and banana peduncles and leaves for improving the soil quality and water treatment)

Development of Adsorbing material from waste biomass (ginger spent) for industrial dye removal showing process flow and removal efficiency graphs

(Development of Adsorbing material from waste biomass for the industrial dye removal)

Composite material from polypropylene waste derived from discarded saline bottles as a packaging material

(Composite material from polypropylene waste derived from discarded saline bottles as a packaging material)

Paver blocks production using waste scrap rubber showing shredded rubber, moulding process, and finished block

(Paver blocks production using Waste scrap rubber)

Paver blocks, bricks, and flower vase using single-use plastics

(Paver blocks/ bricks/ flower vase using single-use plastics)

Paver blocks production using stainless steel cuttings

(Paver blocks production using Stainless steel cuttings)

Development of geo-polymer Paver Blocks

(Development of geo-polymer Paver Blocks)

Development of high-strength clay bricks

(Development of high-strength clay bricks)

Development of Porous paver for groundwater recharge

(Development of Porous paver for groundwater recharge)

Soil stabilization using geopolymer, RCA and plastic waste with CBR test results

(Soil stabilization using geopolymer, RCA and plastic waste)

Development of bacterial consortium for sewage water treatment using Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Priestia megaterium

(Development of bacterial consortium for sewage water Treatment)

Development of bacterial consortium to alleviate the effect of hexavalent chromium in plants – project poster from CUTM Biotechnology

(Development of bacterial consortium to alleviate the effect of hexavalent chromium in plants)

Synthesis of precipitated silica from beach sand tailings – process flowchart showing sieving, heavy media separation, magnetic separation, flotation, alkali fusion, acid leaching to high-grade silica

(Synthesis of precipitated silica from beach sand tailings)

Study on the effect of food waste compost on Knolkhol showing nutrient composition table: Total Organic carbon 7.65%, Nitrogen 0.33%, Phosphorus 0.15%, Potassium 2.5%, C:N Ratio 23:1

(Study on the effect of food waste compost on Knolkhol)

Sponsored Projects

Sl. No.Financial YrName of Faculty (PI)Funding AgencyProject TitleSanction OrderSanction DateTotal Amount Sanctioned (in Rupees)Duration
12022-23 Dr. Pratap Chhotaray DST-SERB Surfactant Based Spectroscopically Active Ionic Liquids for Possible Biomedical Applications TAR/2022/000216 22-11-2022 18,30,000 3 year
22023-24 Dr. Kamal Kumar Barik (PI), Dr. Pratap Chhotaray (Co-PI) MoES Evaluation-development of region-specific POC bio-optical algorithm & understanding environmental forcing on POC dynamics INCOIS:F&A:OMAS:2023-26:19 06-10-2023 83,25,000 3 year
32023-24 Dr. Sunita Routray Ministry of Mines, India, 2023 Synthesis of precipitated silica from waste beach sand tailings and its value addition in glass making industries SNTMOM/967/2023 2023 32,96,700 2 Year
42026-27 Dr. Saismrutiranjan Mohanty (Co-PI) Anusandhan National Research Foundation Beyond the Mines: An Assessment of the Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Mining Suspension on Adivasis in Odisha ANRF/ARG/2025/012109/QSS 31.03.2026 52,62,216 3 Year

Consultancy

The Research Centre provides consultancy services in the areas of waste management, renewable energy, and environmental engineering. The consultancy activities include the design and technical support for biogas plants, SBR-based sewage treatment plants (STPs).

Construction and installation of Sewage Treatment Plant at CUTM, Vizianagaram campus – civil construction phase

(Construction and installation of STP at CUTM, Vizianagaram campus)

Installation of SBR-type Sewage Treatment Plant-2 at CUTM, Vizianagaram Campus showing the team and equipment

(Construction and installation of STP at CUTM, Vizianagaram campus)

Construction of biogas plant at CUTM, Paralakhemundi Campus showing dome-type underground construction stages

(Construction of biogas plant at CUTM, Paralakhemundi Campus)

Collaborations

Publications

Journal Publications

  1. S Padhy, AK Das, AK Panda, N Gouda, Utilizing co-pyrolysis oil from waste polypropylene and Calophyllum inophyllum seed in diesel engines: combustion, engine performance, and emission analysis, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-37255-w (Scopus, Cite Score- 10.6)
  2. GN Murthy, UK Sahu, S Tripathy, S Padhy, N Gouda, Box‐Behnken Design Optimization of Methylene Blue Dye Adsorption Using Brinjal Stalk Activated Carbon: Kinetics, Isotherm, and Mechanism Studies, ChemistrySelect, 2025. (Scopus/ SCIE, I.F. – 2)
  3. S. Padhy, P. M. Mahapatra, A. K. Panda, B. Kavya Sri, N. Gouda, Co‐Pyrolysis of Calophyllum inophyllum Seeds and Polypropylene: Thermokinetics and Batch Studies, Chemical Engineering & Technology, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.70055 (Scopus/ SCIE, I.F. – 1.6)
  4. P. M. Mahapatra, M. Acharya, N. Gouda, G. Sabat, A. K. Panda, Isothermal Pyrolysis of Low-Rank Coal: Kinetic Study, Batch Experiments, and Product Analysis, Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (JChPE). (Scopus)
  5. P. M. Mahapatra, N. Gouda, S. Pradhan, A. K. Panda, Synergetic co-pyrolysis of waste Bakelite and Thevetia peruviana seeds: Insights from kinetics, thermodynamics, and product composition, Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scca.2025.100060 (Scopus/ ESCI, I.F. – 5.4)
  6. I. S. Ramakoti, N. Gouda, A. K. Panda, Investigation on the thermal, mechanical, and antibacterial properties of polymer nanocomposites from waste polypropylene and cerium oxide nanoparticles, Polymer Bulletin, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-024-05531-3 (Scopus/ SCIE, I.F. – 4.0)
  7. I. S. Ramakoti, A. K. Panda, N. Gouda, Reinforcement of recycled polypropylene by nano lanthana with improved thermal, mechanical and antimicrobial properties, Journal of Polymer Engineering, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng-2024-0070 (Scopus/ SCIE, I.F. – 1.7)
  8. A. K. Panda, P. M. Mahapatra, N. Gouda et al. Isothermal co-pyrolytic kinetics investigation of polystyrene/polymethyl methacrylate blended Bakelite, The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1002/cjce.25505 (Scopus/SCIE, I.F. – 1.9)
  9. S. Ramakoti, A. K. Panda, N. Gouda, A brief review on polymer nanocomposites: current trends and prospects, Journal of Polymer Engineering, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1515/polyeng-2023-0103 (Scopus/SCIE, I.F. – 1.7)
  10. U. K. Sahu, S. Tripathy, N. Gouda et al., Activated Carbon–Modified Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Cr(VI) Removal: Optimization, Kinetics, Isotherms, Thermodynamics, Regeneration, and Mechanism Study, Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-023-06588-y (Scopus/SCIE, I.F. – 3.0)
  11. N. Gouda, R. N. Pradhan, Pyrene based Schiff base ligand: A highly selective fluorescence chemosensor for the detection of Cu²⁺ ions, Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jics.2023.100985 (Scopus/SCIE, I.F. – 3.4)
  12. G. Sabat, N. Gouda, A. K. Panda, Effect of coal grade and heating rate on the thermal degradation behavior, kinetics, and thermodynamics of pyrolysis of low-rank coal, International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1080/19392699.2022.2096013 (Scopus/SCIE, I.F. – 2.1)
  13. U. K. Sahu, S. Tripathy, N. Gouda et al., Eco-friendly neem leaf-based activated carbon for methylene blue removal from aqueous solution: adsorption kinetics, isotherms, thermodynamics and mechanism studies, Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13738-023-02826-6 (Scopus/SCIE, I.F. – 2.4)
  14. S.S. Mohapatra, N. Gouda, & R.K. Singh, Investigation on Thermokinetic Study and Optimization of Sugarcane Bagasse Thermal Pyrolysis, Sugar Tech, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-022-01171-x (Scopus/SCIE, I.F. – 1.872)
  15. G. Sabat, N. Gouda*, A. K. Panda, Pyrolysis of low-rank coal: Thermo-kinetic analysis and product characterization, Environmental Quality Management, 2022, 31 (4). https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.21911 (Scopus, Cite Score- 2.3)
  16. G. Sabat, N. Gouda, P.M. Mahapatra, R. Mahakud, A. K. Panda, Co-pyrolysis of beeswax with different consumer plastics for synergetic production of sustainable fuel oil, Sustainable Energy Technology and Assessment, 2022, Vol. 53, 102493. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2022.102493 (Scopus/SCIE, I.F. – 7.0)
  17. G. Sabat, N. Gouda, A. K. Panda, Effect of coal grade and heating rate on the thermal degradation behavior, kinetics, and thermodynamics of pyrolysis of low-rank coal, International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilisation, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1080/19392699.2022.2096013 (Scopus/SCIE, I.F. – 2.791)
  18. U. K. Sahu, S. Mandal, S. Sahu, N. Gouda, R. K. Patel, Preparation And Characterization Of Mesoporous Cerium Oxide For Toxic As(V) Removal: Performance And Mechanistic Studies, Journal of Environmental Engineering and Landscape Management, 2022, Vol. 30 (2), 321–330. https://doi.org/10.3846/jeelm.2022.16749 (Scopus/SCIE, I.F. – 1.302)
  19. A. R. Choudhury, G. Sabat, N. Gouda, A. K. Panda, Production of hydrocarbon rich fuel from abandoned beehive by pyrolysis, Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy, 2021, 40, e13472. https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.13472 (Scopus/SCIE, Impact Factor – 2.8)
  20. Narayan Gouda, A.K. Panda, Thermal Degradation of Different Biomass to Fuel: Optimization of Process Parameters by Response Surface Methodology, Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 2020, 11 (2), 8931-8945. https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC112.89318945 (Scopus, Cite Score 6.4)
  21. Bhimarao Raghupatruni, Bignaraj Mishra, Sunita Routray, Ranjita Swain, Satya Sai Srikant, Deependra Singh, "Studies on Sedimentary Textural Characteristics and Heavy Mineral Distribution of the Coastal Area between the Sipasurabil and Bramhagiri, East Coast of Odisha, India", Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences (IJMS), Accepted, 2026
  22. Bijaylaxmi Moharana, Rudra Naryan Mohapatro, Ranjita Swain, Sunita Routray, Sunil Nanda, "Synthesis of Agricultural Biomass Derived Biochar based epoxy coatings with corrosion resistance and surface protection properties", Canadian journal of Chemical Engineering, Accepted, 2026
  23. Rupambika, Mohanty, Sunita Routray, Ranjita Swain, Rudra Naryan Mohapatro, "Nano zirconia composite coatings as effective barriers for corrosion mitigation", Journal of Corrosion Management, Volume 35, Issue 2, 2026
  24. Arshad Hussain, Ranjita Swain, Rudra Narayan Mohapatro, Sunita Routray, "Assessment of protective coatings for corrosion prevention of carbon steel in high concentration sulphuric acid environment", Journal of Corrosion Management, Accepted 2026
  25. Subhasmita Patra, Sunita Routray, Rudra Narayan Mohapatro, Ranjita Swain, Jayshree Mohanty, "Optimization Of Process Parameters To Enhance Inhibition Efficiency In Corrosion Prevention Through SiO₂ Coating", Journal of Corrosion Management, Accepted 2026
  26. Mohanty, Rupambika, Sunita Routray, Ranjita Swain, Rudra Narayan Mohapatro, and Hillol Joardar. "Characterization of Synthesized Tetragonal Zircon and Study of Its Application as a High-Temperature Insulating Material." Recent Innovations in Chemical Engineering (2025).
  27. Mohanty, Rupambika, Sunita Routray, Ranjita Swain, Rudra Narayan Mohapatro, and Sarthak Prasad Sahoo. "A Study on Recovery Kinetics of Zirconia from Beach Sand Zircon." Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series E (2025): 1-10.
  28. Sheetal Thapa, Asha Rani Nagondanahalli Raju, Shashwati Soumya Pradhan, and Sonu Kumar Gupta, Application of carbon powder waste obtained from agricultural industry as a cement replacement on conventional concrete. Innovative Infrastructure Solution. 11, 229 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-026-02624-y
  29. Subhasis Pati, Jangam Ashok, Green Synthesis of Ag/SiO₂ Catalyst for its Application in CO-Oxidation, Catal. Lett 155, 111 (2025). IF-2.4 (SCI)
  30. Ankita Bishnoi, Subhasis Pati, Pratibha Sharma, Architectural design of metal hydrides to improve the storage performance: A review on recent advances. Journal of Power Sources, 608 (2024) 234609 (SCI)
  31. Mohanty, A. K., Dhali, S., Chhatar, M. M., Swain, C. K., Pradhan, M., Pradhan, C., Mohanty, A., Sahoo, R. K., Tripathy, S., & Mohanty, S. (accepted). Progress and perspectives on zinc-solubilizing rhizobacteria bioformulations for long-term soil health and nutrient management in rice production. Plant Science Today.
  32. Mishra, A. P., Pradhan, M., Dhali, S., Swain, C. K., & Pradhan, C. (2026). Microbial assisted phytoremediation potential of Sesbania sesban: A review on decontamination of heavy metal and sustainable crop production. Plant Science Today.
  33. Swain, C. K., Pradhan, M., Mohanty, P. K., Sarkar, S., Muduli, J., Mondal, T., Sahoo, R. K., Mohapatra, K. K., & Mohanty, S. (2026). Sustainable utilization of marigold (Tagetes spp.) waste: A review. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 28, 891–906.
  34. Swain, C. K., Pattanaik, I., Pradhan, C., Pradhan, M., Singh, N. R., & Mohanty, S. (2026). Fly ash in agriculture: A global perspective on utilization, benefits, and challenges. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 48(5), 232, 1–21.
  35. Swain, C. K., Pradhan, M., Mohanty, P. K., Mohapatra, K. K., Beriaa, M., & Mohanty, S. (2026). Bioactive profiles and antimicrobial efficacy of common vegetable extracts: A review. Pharmacological Research – Natural Products, 10, 100592, 1–12.
  36. Palei, M., Pradhan, M., & Sahoo, R. K. (2025). Over expression of the carbonic anhydrase gene confers salinity tolerance with improved yield in rice. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 59(1), 9–14.
  37. Palei, M., Sahoo, R. K., & Pradhan, M. (2024). Overexpressing carbonic anhydrase transgenic rice plants maintain the regular soil functions and microbial activities of soil. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 58, 1115–1120.
  38. Palei, M., Mohapatra, M. D., Pradhan, M., & Sahoo, R. K. (2024). Occurrence of abiotic and biotic stress tolerance in rice: A multigene approach. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 58(5), 737–743.
  39. Sethi, K. C., Rathinakumar, V., Harishankar, S., Bhadoriya, G., & Pati, A. K. (2024). Development of discrete opposition-based NSGA-III model for optimizing trade-off between discrete time, cost, and resource in construction projects. Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 25(6), 4633–4644.
  40. Garnaik, M. M., Giri, J. P., and Panda, A. (2023). Impact of highway design on traffic safety. Ecocycles, 9(1), 83-92. (Scopus)
  41. Mahakhud, R., Priyadarshini, M. and Giri, J.P. (2023). Utilization of ground granulated blast-furnace slag powder in brick industry. Materials Today: Proceedings. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.03.707. (Scopus)
  42. Dash, B., Giri, J. P., Raju, P. M., and Dora, D. T. K. (2023). Simultaneous influence of processed cellulose acetate fiber reinforcement and recycled aggregate replacement on mechanical and durability performances of concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 401, 132950. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.132950 (SCIE)
  43. Giri, J. P., Panda, M., and Priyadarshini, M. (2023). Performance of bituminous paving mixtures containing recycled concrete aggregate, fly ash and rice husk ash: A probabilistic approach. Ecocycles, 9(3), 10-22. (Scopus)
  44. Pradip Dey, Limbraj Parshuram Pholane, et al. (2026) Influence of food waste compost on nutrient uptake and yield of knolkhol (Brassica oleracea var. Gongylodes L.). Crop Research (Accepted).
  45. K. Das, S. Mohanty, S. K. Maji (2025) "Removal of Methylene Blue (Basic Dye) from Spiked Pond Water through Adsorption and Photodegradation Using TNTs" Indian Chemical Engineer.
  46. S. Sahu, D. Maharana, J.K. Pradhan, B. Mishra, S. Mohanty, S. Moharana (2026) "Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for Wastewater Treatment: A Comprehensive Review on Crystallinity and Multifunctional Properties" Vietnam Journal of Chemistry.
  47. A. Maurya, K. Majee, G. Kumar, S. Mohanty, S. Moharana (2026). "Carbon nanotube membranes for advanced water purification: challenges, potential, and future perspectives" Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society.
  48. Patro, S., Swain, S. K., & Mangalampalli, S. S. (2026). SC-PPO: Spectral clustering-guided proximal policy optimization for distributed workflow scheduling in cloud–fog computing. Egyptian Informatics Journal, 33, 100920.
  49. Patro, S., Swain, S. K., & Mangalampalli, S. S. (2025). Prioritized constraint aware task offloading mechanism in cloud‐fog computing using deep reinforcement learning. Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, 36(12), e70299.
  50. Swain, D. S. K. (2022). Production of eco-friendly handmade paper from waste paper and other ways. Multidisciplinary Issues in the Contemporary World, 1(1), 61–71.
  51. Swain, D. S. K. (2022). E-waste management in India: Issues and strategies. Multidisciplinary Issues in the Contemporary World, 1(1), 52–60.
  52. Behera, S., Pattanayak, S.K., Bhadra, A. K. The Eastern Ghat of India: A review on plant ecological perspectives. Plant Science Today. 2024, Vol. 11(3): 441-449
  53. Behera, S., Bhadra, A. K. Plant diversity conservation issues and challenges: A review. Plant Science Today. 2024, Vol. 11(3): 450-459
  54. S. Behera, A.K. Bhadra. Phytogeographical Affinity of Barunei Hill, Odisha, India. International Journal of Environmental Sciences. 2025, Vol. 11(8): 3683-3697
  55. S. Behera, S. R. Panda, S. Jena, A. K. Bhadra. Quantitative Assessment of Traditional Medicinal Plants and their Pharmacological Relevance in Barunei Hill, Odisha, India. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research. 2026, Vol. 19(4): 223-230

Conference Proceedings (Selected)

  1. Sethi, K. C., Tiwari, D. S., & Baral, D. (2016). Investigation on the causes of failure in flexible pavement. Proceedings of International Interdisciplinary Conference on Engineering.
  2. Sahukaru, J., Swain, S. K., & Ramana, B. V. (2025). A comparative study of cardiac disease classification methods. 2025 3rd International Conference on Disruptive Technologies (ICDT) (pp. 894–899).
  3. Kar, M. K., Swain, S. K., & Mangalampalli, S. S. (2024). A comprehensive task scheduling algorithms in cloud computing. 2024 2nd International Conference on Signal Processing, Communication, Power and Embedded System (SCOPES).
  4. Mishra, R. R., & Swain, S. K. (2024). Sustainable management of electronics waste: Threats, challenges, and future perspectives in India compared to global scenario. 2024 2nd International Conference on Signal Processing, Communication, Power and Embedded System (SCOPES).
  5. M. Vijay, G. V. S. Sarma, D U S L Deepti and K. V. Ramesh, mass transfer enhancement in a two-phase flow Electro chemical Reactor, Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 27, Part 1, 2020, Pages 426-433.
  6. Ravi Kiran Mudidana, Vijay Miditana, V Rambabu, Heat Transfer Augmentation of Hybrid Nanofluids With Alumina-Titanium Oxide Dispersions: An Investigational Study, AIP Conf. Proc. 3325, 030046, October 2025. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0291825

Book Chapters (Selected)

  1. Routray, Sunita, Ranjita Swain, and Rudra Narayan Mohapatro. "Toward a Greener Weld for Integrating Sustainability Into Welding Practices." Advanced Welding Technologies (2025): 447-476.
  2. Swain, Ranjita, Sunita Routray, and Rudra Narayan Mohapatro. "Characterization and Testing of Smart Functional Composites." Functional Composites: Role in Modern Engineering (2025): 49-70.
  3. Kaushik Kumar Panigrahi, Ayesha Mohanty, et al. (2025). Microbial Biopolymer: Exploring the Role of Microbes in Polymer Production. In Green Chemistry Methods for Producing Biopolymeric Nanomaterials (pp. 391-430). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
  4. S. K. Pattanayak, A. K. Bhadra, P. K. Kar. A Review and Conservation Strategy on the Biodiversity Heritage Site of Gandhamardan Hills in Western Odisha, India. In Sustainable Strategies for Managing Geoheritage in a Dynamic World, Springer Nature. 2025. Pages: 271-288.
  5. Giri, J. P., and Priyadarshini, M. (2022). Quantification of Non-conventional Brick's Characteristic Compressive Strength. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 1236, No. 1, p. 012003).
  6. Swain, S. K. (2020). E-waste in circular economy. In Waste Management for Sustainable Ecosystem (pp. 127–143).
  7. Samantaray, S. K. S. B. (2020). Waste management solutions for managing paper waste. In Waste Management for Sustainable Ecosystem (pp. 37–55).

Books

  1. Atia Arzoo, Text Book of Environmental Studies: For all B.Sc. and B.Tech. students, Amazon Self Publishing, 2020.
  2. Narayan Gouda, Waste Management for Sustainable Ecosystem, Amazon Self Publishing, 2020. (All RC members contributed the chapters for this book)

Patents

Sl. No.Patent TitleInventorsPatent Application No.Date of FilingTypeStatus
1Composite for Geopolymer Paver Block and method of production thereofDr. Jyoti P. Giri20253112830217.12.2025UtilityPublished
2IOT Based Food Waste Recycling MachineDr. K.C. Sethi377851-00123.01.2023DesignGranted
3Wastewater Treatment DeviceDr. K.C. Sethi382767-00103.04.2023DesignGranted
4Design and Construction of Prefabricated Skeleton StructureDr. K.C. Sethi20224105036402.09.2022DesignPublished
5Microwave Sensor based Soil AnalyzerDr. Limbraj Pholane422242-00104.07.2024DesignGranted

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Sunita Routray receiving the Women in Mining Award certificate and on stage at the 3rd Odisha Mining & Infrastructure Conclave by FUTUREX Odisha in 2025

(Dr. Sunita Routray receiving the Mining Award by FUTUREX Odisha in 2025)

Dr. Krushna Chandra Sethi receiving the Centurion Research Awards 2025 Eminent Achiever award at CUTM

(Dr. Krushna Chandra Sethi receiving the Eminent Achiever award at CUTM in 2025)

Dr. Jyoti Prakash Giri receiving the Provost award at CUTM Annual Research Conclave 2024

(Dr. Jyoti Prakash Giri receiving the Provost award at CUTM in 2024)

Dr. Madhusmita Pradhan receiving the best project award in Expo, Gajajyoti-2025 at CUTM, Bhubaneswar

(Dr. Madhusmita Pradhan receiving the best project award in Expo, Gajajyoti-2025 at CUTM, Bhubaneswar)

Dr. Sangram K. Swain presenting at the International Craft Summit, Jajpur, Odisha on the topic Craft and Waste

(Dr. Sangram K. Swain represented CUTM in the international Craft Summit, Jajpur, Odisha)

Dr. Sangram K. Swain at the regional capacity building workshop on Sustainable Urban Waste Management in association with UNDP at Puri, Odisha

(Dr. Sangram K. Swain represented CUTM in the regional capacity building workshop on waste management at Puri, Odisha)

Dr. Sangram K. Swain invited as a Panelist at ESG & AI Seminar

(Dr. Sangram K. Swain invited as a Panelist at ESG & AI Seminar)

Dr. Narayan Gouda delivering a talk on Waste Management and Sustainable Living at Govt. Polytechnic, Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

(Dr. Narayan Gouda delivered a talk on Waste Management and Sustainable Living at Gpvt. Polytechnic, Paralakhemundi, Gajapati)

Dr. Subhasis Pati invited as guest of honour at SKCG Auto. College on the occasion of National Science Day

(Dr. Subhasis Pati invited as guest of honour at SKCG Auto. College on the occasion of National Science Day)

Dr. Abani Kanta Bhadra invited as a resource person to the state level seminar at Bhadrak Aut. College, Bhadrak

(Dr. Abani Kanta Bhadra Invited as a resource person to the state level seminar, Bhadrak Aut. College, Bhadrak)

Students presenting their work at the Third International Conference on Construction Materials and Structures (ICCMS 2025) at IIT Tirupati, India

(Students presented the work in an International Conference on Construction Materials and Structures at IIT, Tirupati)

Students who won a bronze medal in the Odisha Skill Competition 2025-26

(Students won a bronze medal in the Odisha Skill Competition)

News and Events

Media mentions about waste to wealth management activities at CUTMs – screenshots from Tathya news, Instagram post by Centurion University, and Telugu news coverage

(Media mentions about waste to wealth management at CUTMs)

Visit of the Honourable Governor of Odisha to the Infrastructure and Construction Action Learning Lab to see the manufacturing process of paver blocks

(Visit of Honourable Governor of Odisha to Infrastructure and Construction Action Learning Lab to see the manufacturing process of paver blocks)

Visit to Centre for Scientific Research, Auroville, Puducherry – team meeting and knowledge exchange

(Visit to Centre for Scientific Research, Auroville, Puducherry)

Visit of the team from Daffodil University, Bangladesh to the Waste to Wealth Lab

(Visit of the team from Daffodil University, Bangladesh to the Waste to Wealth Lab)

Visit of Jatni Municipality to the Infrastructure and Construction Action Learning Lab to see the manufacturing process of paver blocks using plastic wastes

(Visit of Jatni Municipality to the Infrastructure and Construction Action Learning Lab to see the manufacturing process of paver blocks using plastic wastes)

Internships & Workshops Conducted

Webinars

Webinar: Waste To Wealth – Ideation to Commercialization, speaker Mr. Mriganka Saha, CEO & Director Suspol Technologies Pvt. Ltd., 21st Nov. 2023, organized by Dept. of Chemistry in association with RC for Waste to Wealth Management, CUTM

(Webinar: Waste To Wealth – Ideation to Commercialization)

Seminar talk on Biogas Technology: Design, Development, Implementation and Government Policies for its Establishment by Dr. S.S. Sooch, Principal Scientist, PAU Ludhiana, 24th Dec 2025, organized by RC Waste to Wealth Management in collaboration with MSSSOA

(Webinar: Biogas Technology – Design, Development, Implementation and Government Policies for its Establishment)

Webinar on Bridging Academia and Industry: Exploring Analytical Instrumentation by Dr. Ashish Natarajan Nadar, METTLER TOLEDO, 28/02/2026, organized by School of Applied Science in collaboration with RC Waste to Wealth Management

(Webinar: Bridging Academia and Industry – Exploring Analytical Instrumentation)

Webinar on Application of Isotope Techniques in Exploring Geothermal Resources in India by Dr. Sitangshu Chatterjee, SO-F BARC Mumbai & Syracuse University, 28/03/2024, organized by School of Applied Science with RC Waste to Wealth Management

(Webinar: Application of Isotope Techniques in Exploring Geothermal Resources in India)

Webinar on Hydrogen Storage Technology by Prof. S. C. Parida, Head FCD & PDD BARC Mumbai, 22nd June 2024, organized by School of Applied Sciences in association with RC Waste to Wealth Management

(Webinar: Hydrogen Storage Technology)

Summer Internship & Hands-on Training

Summer Internship on Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications organised by RC Waste to Wealth Management from 1st May 2026 to 15th June 2026 – students attending sessions

(Summer Internship on Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications organised by RC Waste to Wealth Management from 1st May 2026 to 15th June 2026)

Hands-on Training on handmade paper making from paper and cloth wastes at Centurion University, Jatni

(Hands-on Training on handmade paper making from paper and cloth wastes)

Hands-on Training on ceramic and terracotta products making – students using pottery wheels

(Hands-on Training on ceramic and terracotta products making)

Awareness Programmes

Awareness programme on Waste Segregation for the Green Warriors at CUTM, Paralakhemundi campus

(Awareness programme for the green Warriers at CUTM, Paralakhemundi campus)

Stakeholders' Consultation Meeting on Solid Waste Management in Association with UNDP

(Stakeholders' Consultation Meeting on "Solid Waste Management" in Association with UNDP)

Our Products

Handmade paper and its products including decorative sheets, bags, and paper rolls produced at Centurion University

(Handmade Paper and Its Products)

Ceramic products including pottery, decorative items, and utility ware displayed on shelves

(Ceramic Products)

Terracotta products including pots, jugs, bowls, and utility ware displayed on shelves

(Terracotta Products)

Dustless chalks produced from waste materials – large batch of chalks arranged in trays for drying

(Dustless Chalks)

Paver blocks of various shapes, sizes, and colours produced from waste materials including plastic, rubber, geopolymer, and stainless steel cuttings

(Paver blocks)

Videos

WASTE TO WEALTH LAB CENTURION || CENTURION UNIVERSITY Transforming Trash into Treasure: The Magic of Waste to Wealth Paper Mill (Hand Made Paper) Centurion University

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Skill Courses Offered

Solid Waste Management
Sewage Treatment Plant Design and Operation
Concrete Paver Manufacturing
Paper Recycling Supervisor

Centre Outputs

144
Journal Publications
21
Conference Proceedings
17
Book Chapters
2
Books
5
Patents
15
Webinars
9
Internships
4
Workshops / Training
7
MoUs
Revenue Generated (Products + Project Funds)
₹1,98,15,916/-

Contact Information

Address

Waste to Wealth Management Research Centre
Centurion University of Technology & Management
Odisha, India

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Key Contact

RC Coordinator: Dr. Narayan Gouda
Associate Professor and RC Co-ordinator
Department of Chemistry, SoAS
Centurion University of Technology & Management