Dr. Dojalsa Sahu

About Me
Dr. Dojalisa Sahu completed M.Sc. and M. Phil. degrees from Sambalpur University and joined CSIR-
IMMT Bhubaneswar in 2006 as a research assistant to pursue a career in research. She worked under
different mega projects in CSIR-IMMT and her research work has been published in international journals
of high repute. She worked on functional metal oxide nanomaterials with suitable doping to study the
structural-optical properties for possible applications and got the Ph.D. degree from Sambalpur University
in 2014. She has also acquired MBA degree (HR, IT) in her credit from DDCE, Sambalpur University. Dr.
Sahu joined as an Assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences,
Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar in July 2014 and presently continues
as an Associate Professor (Chemistry) and Associate Dean (School of Applied Science). She was also
serving as the Head of the Department of Chemistry and academic co-coordinator of School of Applied
Sciences from 2020-22. Her present research focus is on the synthesis of novel functional nanostructured
materials with significance in optical properties like photoluminescence, photo-catalytic and antibacterial
activity. She has more than 40 publications in international journals, 15 publications in national journal,
two book publications, 4 book chapters and more than 15 conference proceedings. She is also a reviewer of
a number of international journals and members of professional bodies. She had guided 03 Ph.D., 38 number
of M.Sc. and 3 number of M. Phil. students. Presently, two more Ph.D. students are working under her.
RESEARCH FIELDS
• Material Chemistry
• Biopolymer film
• Photoluminescence and Photocatalyst
• Instrumental Data analysis
COURSES TAUGHT
• Solid State Chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry
• Nuclear Chemistry
• Nanomaterial and metal oxide synthesis and characterization
• Applied Analytical Chemistry
• Applied Engineering material
• Advanced Characterization Techniques
• Industrial Chemicals
EXPERTISE
• Material Synthesis and its application
• Instrumental method of Characterization
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 12 Years 6 month
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: 15 Years
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
i. Orissa Chemical Society (OCS), Membership No: LM-1100/17
ii. The Plasma Science Society of India (PSSI) Membership No SM-15/2011
AWARDS & HONORS
 I have received the ‘Provost-Distinguished Achiever Award’ from Centurion University of
Technology and Management, Odisha.
 I have received the ‘Faculty performance award’ from Centurion University of Technology and
Management, Odisha.
 I have received ‘Certificate of appreciation’ for translating Engineering chemistry book in Odiya
language by AICTE, Delhi
RESEARCH GUIDANCE
Ph.D.: 3 scholars, presently guided: 2 scholars
M.Phil.: 3
M.Sc.: 43 students
ADMINISTRATIVE/EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE: 10 Year
Associate Dean (School of applied Science)
HoD (Chemistry, CUTM)
Internal subject expert of Board of Studies, CBCS and Course Coordinator (School of applied
Science)
Time table coordinator of School of Applied Sciences
Member of School research Committee (SRC) as a reviewer
Member of committee for NAAC accreditation and NIRF ranking of university
CSR Coordinator (School of Applied Science)
Domain co-ordinator
SEMINAR/CONFERENCE ORGANIZED
1. Organising secretary of the International Conference on “Materials for Sustainable Environment
(ICMSE 2024) organized by School of Applied Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and
Management, Bhubaneswar from 27th to 28th March 2024.
2. Organising secretary of the International Conference on ‘Recent advances in materials (ICRAM-
2022) organized by Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences, Centurion University of
Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar from 21st To 23rd March 2022.
3. Co-Convener of the on International Conference on “Bioresources of our Environment: Utilization
and Conservation’ICBEUC-2022, organized by Centurion University of Technology and Management,
Bhubaneswar (28th March to 30th March, 2022).
4. Joint secretary of the 2nd National Conference on Recent Advances in Materials (RAM-2022)
organized by Department of Chemistry and Physics, School of Applied Sciences, Centurion University
of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar 28th To 29th December 2022.
RESEARCH PROFILE
PUBLICATIONS PATENTS: 1
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS: 42 (SCOPOUS/SCI), 5(UGC CARE)
CONFERENCE: 20
BOOK/BOOK CHAPTER: 05
PATENT GRANTED
1. Eco-Friendly Device for Carbon- DiOxide Adsorption, Serial No.139972, Design Number
383023-001, Year of granted:2023, https://search.ipindia.gov.in/DesignApplicationStatus/
Journal Publication Details
1. Synthesis of magnetite powder from iron ore tailings, Powder Technology, 201 (2), 187-190, 2010,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2010.03.005, 2010 (I.F-4.14)
2. Probing the surface states in nano ZnO powder synthesized by sonication method: Photo and
thermo-luminescence studies, Journal of Luminescence, 130 (8), 1371-1378, 2010,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2010.02.049, (I.F-3.28)
3. Role of Ag ions on the structural evolution of nano ZnO clusters synthesized through
ultrasonication and their optical properties, Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 18 (2), 601-607,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2010.08.012, 2011, (I.F-6.51)
4. Ultrasound assisted synthesis and properties of zno: B nanorods and micro flowers, Journal of
nanoscience and nanotechnology, 12 (9), 6977-6986, https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2012.6567, 2012 (I.F-
1.35)
5. Growth morphology and optical properties of ZnO nanostructures on different substrates, Journal
of nanoscience and nanotechnology, 13 (1), 427-433, https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2013.7073, 2013, (I.F-
1.35)
6. Enhanced UV absorbance and photoluminescence properties of ultrasound assisted synthesized
gold doped ZnO nanorods, Optical Materials, 36 (8), 1402-1407,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2014.03.041,2014, (I.F-2.77)
7. Microstructural and optical investigations on sonochemically synthesized Cu doped ZnO
nanobricks, Ceramics International, 40 (7), 11041-11049,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2014.03.119, 2014, (I.F-5.1)
8. Effect of Zn concentration on microstructural, optical, and hyperfine properties of nanocrystalline
α-Fe 2 O 3, Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters), 27 (4), 563-568, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40195-
014-0093-8, 2014, (I.F-2.09)
9. Microstructural and optical studies on sonochemically synthesized Cu doped ZnO nanoparticles,
AIP Conference Proceedings, 1591 (1), 276-278, https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4872571, 2014, (I.F-0.40)
10. High UV absorption efficiency of nanocrystalline ZnO synthesized by ultrasound assisted wet
chemical method, Current Applied Physics, 15 (3), 389-396, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cap.2015.01.014,
2015, (I.F-2.28)
11. Probing the effect of intrinsic defects and dopants on the structural evolution and optical properties
of ZnO nanocrystallites, AIP Conference Proceedings, 1665 (1), 050027,
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4917668, 2015, (I.F-0.40)
12. Facile synthesis and improved optical activity in ZnO nanocrystallites doped with coinage metals,
AIP Conference Proceedings, 1665 (1), 050013, https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4917654, 2015, (I.F-0.40)
13. Luminescence properties of rare earth doped metal oxide nanostructures: A case of Eu-ZnO, AIP
Conference Proceedings, 1728 (1), 020165, https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4946216, 2016, (I.F-0.40)
14. Effect of Gd doping on structure and photoluminescence properties of ZnO nanocrystals, Materials
Research Express, 4 (11), 114001, DOI 10.1088/2053-1591/aa9597, DOI 10.1088/2053-1591/aa9597,
2017, (I.F-1.92)
15. Photoluminescence and photocatalytic properties of europium doped ZnO nanoparticles, Applied
Surface Science, 494, 666-674, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.07.089, 2019, SCI (I.F-6.18)
16. Degradation of industrial phenolic wastewater using dielectric barrier discharge plasma technique,
Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry, 93 (6), 905-915, https://doi.org/10.1134/S107042722006018X,
SCI, 2020, (I.F-0.69)
17. Synthesis, spectral characterization and antibacterial evaluation of 14-memebered tetra-aza-N4
macrocyclic complex, International Journal of research and analytical reviews, 2348 –1269, UGC, 2020,
18. Enhanced hydrogen generation efficiency of methanol using dielectric barrier discharge plasma
methodology and conducting sea water as an electrode, Heliyon, 6 (9), e04717,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04717, Scopus, 2020, (I.F-3.4)
19. ZnO Nanosheets Exhibiting High UV Blocking Efficiency for Effective Application in Sunscreen,
Asian Journal of Chemistry, 32 (7), 1809-1814, Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 36 (3), 367-372, SCI,
2020
20. Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity, Biodegradability and Mechanical Properties of Chitosan
Blended ZnO Biofilm for Food Packaging, Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 36 (3), 367-372,
http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/ojc/360303,
21. ZnO Nanosheets Exhibiting High UV Blocking Efficiency for Effective Application in Sunscreen,
Asian Journal of Chemistry, 32 (7), 1809-1814, Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 36 (3), 367-372, WOS,
2020
22. Synthesis of Cerium doped Zinc oxide nanoparticles by aqueous precipitation method and study on
the structural and optical properties, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 13 (14), 1480-1485,
htttps ://doi.org/10.17485/IJST/v13i14.337, WOS, 2020
23. Structural And Hyperfine Properties Of Α-Fe2O3 Based Nanocomposites Synthesized By Wet
Chemical Method,Sodha Sarita 10940)2020,32-36, UGC-CARE,2020
24. Exploration of diverse properties and gas sensing application of transition metal doped SnO2
nanocomposites, 0974-6455, UGC-CARE, WOS, (I.F-0.4)
25. Exhibition of novel photocatalytic activity and photoluminescence properties with high inhibition
towards bacterial growth by hydrothermally grown ZnO nanorods, Current Nanoscience, 17, 1-8,
https://doi.org/10.2174/1573413716999200728175722, SCI, 2021, (I.F-1.83)
26. Sm3+ driven enhancement in photocatalytic degradation of hazardous dyes and photoluminescence
properties of hexagonal-ZnO nanocolumns, Nano Express 2 (1), 010007, DOI 10.1088/2632-
959X/abd90b, SCI, 2021, (I.F-2.7)
27. Effect of incorporation of magnetization in antiferromagnetic Cr2O3 by mechanically alloying with
-Fe nanoparticles, Materials Letter 300(130170), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2021.130170, 2021,
(I.F-2.7)
28. Tuning Surface Wettability of Molybdenum Oxide Nanorod Mesh by Low Energy Ion Beam
Irradiation, Radiation Physics and Chemistry,188(109649),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2021.109649, 2021, SCI,(I.F-2.8)
29. Novel ZnO blended SnO2 nanocatalysts exhibiting superior degradation of hazardous pollutants
and enhanced visible photoemission properties, Journal of Molecular Structure,1244,131245,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.131245, 2021, SCI, (I.F-4)
30. Study on the electronic band structure of ZnO–SnO2 heterostructured nanocomposites with
mechanistic investigation on the enhanced photoluminescence and photocatalytic properties, Journal of
Material Science and Materials in Electronics,33(12)9566, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-021-07583-
x, 2022, SCI, (I.F-2.7)
31. Nanocrystalline gadolinium doped ZnO: An excellent photoluminescent material and efficient
photocatalyst towards optoelectronic and environment remedial applications, Ceramic
International,48(19) 28835-28842, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.03.139, 2022 SCI, (I.F-5)
32. Growth and Gd doping of ZnO nanostructures with enhanced structural, optical properties and
photocatalytic applications, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 1219(1)12037,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.03.139, SCI, 2022, (I.F-0.48)
33. Synthesis and photocatalytic activity of Ni doped SnO2 nanoparticles for removal of toxic industrial
dyes, Material Today: Proceedings,68(1)80-84, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.06.104, SCI, 2022,
(I.F-2.59)
34. Sol-gel synthesized SnO2 nanoparticles showing advanced photocatalytic attributes for
environmental pollution control, Rasayan Journal of Chemistry,266-272,
http://doi.org/10.31788/RJC.2022.1558230, 2022, SCI (I.F-0.33)
35. Sm doped ZnO-SnO2 nanocomposites with improved photo-degradation strength and antibacterial
properties, Amrita Palai, Nihar Ranjan Panda, Sangeeta Chhotray, Dojalisa Sahu, Surfaces and
Interfaces,41,103217, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2023.103217, SCI, Scopus, 2023, (I.F-5.7)
36. Exploring the Photoluminescence Property, Photocatalytic Efficiency, and Antibacterial Activity
of Eu-Doped ZnO/SnO2 Heterostructure, ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology, 12,
076015, DOI 10.1149/2162-8777/ace84c, Scopus, WOS,2023, (I.F-1.8)
37. Cobalt modified enhancement in photocatalytic efficiency of SnO2 nanoparticles for removal of
industrial dyes, J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 34:2068, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-023-11526-z,2023,
(I.F-2.7)
38. In silico investigation on sensing of tyramine by boron and silicon doped C60 fullerenes, , Scientific
Report, 13:22264, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-49414-5, 2023 (I.F-3.8)
39. Synthesis and Characterization of MoS2 Nanoflakes: An Insight Into The Novel Photocatalytic
Properties, Chem., 16, 4, http://doi.org/10.31788/RJC.2023.1648647, 2024
40. Synthesis of novel nanocomposite of g-C3N4 coated ZnO–MoS2 for energy storage and
photocatalytic applications, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.141014,
Chemosphere,350:141014, 2024,(I.F-8.2)
41. Unraveling the synergistic effects in ZnO-MoS2 nanocomposite leading to enhanced
photocatalytic, antibacterial and dielectric characteristics, Chemical Physics Impact 8
:100550,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chphi.2024.100550, 2024, (I.F-3.8)
42. Strategic Ni integration to study its impact on the photoluminescence and photocatalytic
performances of SnO2 nanorod architecture, Chemistry of Inorganic Materials 3: 100055,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cinorg.2024.100055, 2024
43. Photocatalytic applications of metal oxide-based nanocomposites for sustainable environmental
remediation, Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment 8:100162,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scenv.2024.100162, 2024
44. Synthesis of zinc oxide/bismuth oxide nanocomposite photocatalyst for visible light assisted
degradation of synthetic dyes and antibacterial application, Environmental Science and Pollution
Research, 1-25 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-35804-3, Scopus, 2025
Papers Presented in International Conference:
1. Presented paper on ‘Optically Stimulated Luminescence in Nano ZnO Powders Synthesized by
Sonication’’ at IRNANO-2009, Delhi University, 2009
2. Presented paper on‘Role of surface substrate on growth morphology and optical properties of zinc
oxide thin films, RASE-09, NAL, Bangalore, 2009
3. Presented paper on ‘Vibrational spectroscopy and Photoluminescence studies of Eu and Gd doped
ZnO powders synthesized through soft solution route, RACES-2010, IIT-Guwahati, 2010
4. Presented paper on ‘Lab scale studies on high pure hydrogen generation by energy efficient non
thermal plasma technique, PSSI-2011., BITS, Patna, 2011
5. Presented paper on ‘Studies on Cu doped ZnO nanoparticles prepared through ultrasonication.
PTNM-2012., Sambalpur University, 2012
6. Presented paper on ‘Microstructural and optical studies on sonochemically synthesized Cu doped
ZnO nanoparticles, DAE SSPS-2013, Thapar University, Patiala,2013
7. Presented paper on ‘Facile Synthesis and Improved Optical Activity in ZnO Nanocrystallites
Doped with Coinage Metals, DAE SSPS 2014, VIT, Vellore, 2014
8. Presented paper on ‘Luminescence properties of rare earth doped metal oxide nanostructures: A
case of Eu-ZnO, ICC -2015, GEC, Bikaner, Rajasthan, 2015
9. Presented paper on ‘Effect of Gd Doping on Structure and Photoluminescence Properties of ZnO
nanocrystals, ICONN-2017, SRM University, Chennai,2017
10. Presented paper on ‘Study on the factors affecting phenol degradation in water by dielectric
barrier discharge, OCS-2017, Centurion University, Odisha, 2017
11. Presented paper on ‘Sustainable Hydrogen Production from Biogas Using Thermal Plasma
Reforming, BCSDEM-2018, Centurion University, Odisha, 2018
12. Presented paper on ‘Photoluminescence and photocatalytic properties of Europium doped ZnO,
ICONN-2019, SRM University, Chennai, 2019
13. Presented paper on ‘Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic properties of ZnO/SnO2
nanocomposites, RAM2019, Centurion University, Odisha 2019
14. Presented paper on ‘Synthesis and characterization of ZnO/SnO2 nanocomposite, NSM-2020,
Centurion University, Odisha, 2020
15. Presented paper on ‘Studying the effects Cu doping on structure and photoluminescence
properties of SnO2 nanoparticles with its effectiveness for the mineralization of toxic industrial dyes,
ICONN-2021, SRM University, Chennai, 2021
16. Presented paper on ‘Synthesis and photocatalytic activity of Co doped SnO2 nanocomposite for
removal of industrial dye, ICRAM-2022, Centurion University, Odisha, 2022
17. Presented paper on ‘Enhanced visible light Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Performance of SnO2
nanoparticle prepared by sol-gel method, ICBEUC-2022, Centurion University, Odisha2022
18. Presented paper on ‘Synthesis and photocatalytic activity of Ni doped SnO2 nanoparticles for
removal of toxic industrial dyes ICRAMC-2022, SRM University, Chennai, 2022
19. Presented paper on ‘Synthesis, characterization, photocatalytic and antibacterial properties of Sm
doped ZnO/SnO2 nanocomposites, ICONN-2023, SRM University, Chennai, 2023
20. Presented paper on ‘Synergizing Science and Sustainability: Photocatalytic applications of metal
oxide based nanocomposites for sustainable environmental remediation, 3RD GSN International
conference 2024, Centurion University, Odisha, 2024
BOOK/BOOK CHAPTER PUBLICATIONS:
1. Nanomaterial Synthesis Using Sonochemistry: A study on inorganic metal oxide ZnO, PP: 1-164,
ISBN-13:978-3-659-78099-8, Lambert Academic Publishing, 2015
2. Application of ultrasound for the synthesis of metal oxide nanomaterials with novel morphology,
In: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for Multifunctional Applications (Technology for Future Smart
and Modern World), PP: 1-17, ISBN-13: 979-8561484759, Amazon, 2020
3. Role of ZnO based Semiconductor materials as Nanocatalyst, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
for Multifunctional Applications (Technology for Future Smart and Modern World), PP: 24-250,
ISBN-13: 979-8561484759, Amazon, 2020
4. Odiya Translated book on Chemistry -I, UG Book, Approved by AICTE, Institute of Odia Studies
and Research, 2022
5. Metal Oxide Heterostructure Based Photocatalysts for Environment Remedial Applications, IIP
Series, Volume 3, Book 14, Part 1, Chapter 4, Futuristic Trends in Chemical, Material Sciences &
Nano Technology, 2024
6. MXene-based nanostructured materials for gas sensing applications, pp. 303–322MXenes: From
Research to Emerging Applications, 2024