National Institute of Technology Rourkela

राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान राउरकेला

ଜାତୀୟ ପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତି ପ୍ରତିଷ୍ଠାନ ରାଉରକେଲା

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BIOGRAPHY

Prof. Dash received his B.Sc. in Chemistry from G. Sc. College, Athagarh, Odisha in 1999, and then moved to Utkal University to pursue MSc from 1999-2001. From 2002-2004, he obtained his M.Tech. degree in Materials Science from IIT Bombay. He obtained his Ph.D. under the supervision of Prof. Robert W. J. Scott at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada (2005-2010). He was a Post-doctoral fellow under Prof. A. Sayari at the University of Ottawa, Canada (April 2010-Nov 2011). He began as an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela in November of 2011, later promoted to Associate Professor in February, 2018 and to Professor on March 29, 2023. He served as HOD Chemistry at NIT Rourkela for 3 years (2021-24). His research interests are nanocatalysis, gas and electrochemical sensing and removal of toxic ions. He has published 60 papers in high quality and peer-reviewed journals so far and has h-index of 27 with over 2200 citations. He has handled 05 research projects so far and won numerous awards for his scientific contributions. So far, 08 PhD students (06 as PI and 02 as co-PI) have been graduated from his supervision and 05 more are currently working. Details of his profile can be found in his personal website (www.nanochemistrylab.com).

EXPERTISE INFORMATION

Research Group
  • Inorganic Chemistry
Areas of Interest
  • Nanocatalysis, Photocatalysis, Ionic liquid mediated material synthesis, Gas sensors studies

Priyabrat Dash Professor

Chemistry

dashp@nitrkl.ac.in

0661 - 246 2664

Biosketch

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PUBLICATIONS

5

SPONSORED PROJECTS

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DOCTORAL STUDENTS

1

CONTINUING EDUCATION

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Priyabrat Dash

Professor

Chemistry

Room Number: BM-406

Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha, India - 769008

2010

Ph.D.
Nanochemistry
University of Saskatchewan, Canada

2004

M.Tech
Materials Science
IIT Bombay, India

2001

M.Sc
Chemistry
Utkal University, India

Teaching Experience
  • Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Nanochemistry,  NIT Rourkela, India,   11 Nov 2011 - Present
  • General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry,  University of Saskatchewan, Canada,   25 Jul 2005 - 15 Apr 2010
Post Doctoral Research Experience
  • Heterogeneous Catalysis,  University of Ottawa, Canada,   16 Apr 2010 - 10 Nov 2011
Industrial Experience
  • Extraction of Precious metals from Red mud,  Gharda Chemicals, Maharashtra, India,   01 Jul 2004 - 09 Sep 2004
Laboratory Development
  • Nanochemistry Laboratory,  NIT Rourkela, India,   Nanomaterials synthesis, characterization and applications
  • Water Analysis Laboratory,  NIT Rourkela, India,   Multiparameter water analysis kit
  • Gas Sensor Laboratory,  NIT Rourkela, India,   Sensing of various toxic gases

Development of recoverable and reusable heterogenous cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) supported oganocatalysis. Science & Engineering Research Board(SERB)
  • Co-Investigator
  • 36
  • Running   Sponsored
Towards the rational design of spinel ferrites-based nanocomposites for catalytic detoxification of organic wastes and detection of harmful gases in mines. Science & Technology Department,Govt Of Odisha
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored
Spatial distribution of uranium and associated water quality parameters in ground/drinking water BRNS
  • Principal Investigator
  • 24
  • Completed   Sponsored
Spatial Distribution of uranium and associated water quality parameter in ground water of three districts of Odisha (Sundargarh, Jharsuguda and Sambalpur) BRNS
  • Co-Investigator
  • 30
  • Completed   Sponsored
Synthesis and functionalization of hollow metal oxide spheres in inoic liquid microemulsions for catalysis and sensor application SERB,DST
  • Principal Investigator
  • 36
  • Completed   Sponsored

27
GOOGLE SCHOLAR H-INDEX 39
GOOGLE SCHOLAR I10-INDEX 26
SCOPUS H-INDEX
Total Publications: 65
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B. Maji, B. Barik, S. J. Sahoo, L. K. Achary, K. K. Sahoo, J. P. Kar, and P. Dash,"Shape selective comprehensive gas sensing study of different morphological manganese-cobalt oxide based nanocomposite as potential room temperature hydrogen gas sensor", Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, Elsevier, January 2023, 10.1016/j.snb.2023.133348       Article

B. Maji, A. Das, B. Barik, and P. Dash,"Cation substitution effects (Mn, Ni, and Zn) on ZIF-67 derived spinel modified with 3DGO for the detection of NO2 gas with high sensitivity and selectivity", Environmental Science: Nano, vol.11, pp.3637-3656, Royal Society of Chemistry 2024, 10.1039/D3EN00205E       Article

V. Rout, B. Barik, D. K. Panda, S. Subudhi, A. Mohapatra, R. K. Sharma, and P. Dash,"Grafting of CuCo Alloy Nanoparticles on g-C3N4 Sheet: An Efficient Strategy for Solar-Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Ibuprofen and H2 Gas Evolution by Water Splitting", Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, ACS, March 2024, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.3c04648       Article

S. J. Sahoo, A. Das, B. Maji, U. K. Goutam, and P. Dash,"Effect of a Ni-Substituted Cu-MOF Precursor toward Efficient NO2 Gas Detection: A Comprehensive Comparative Gas-Sensing Study of MOF-Derived and Traditionally Synthesized CuO/NiO-Based Nanocomposites", ACS Applied Electronic Materials, ACS, March 2024, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaelm.4c00029       Article

B. Maji and P. Dash,"Investigation into the enhanced gas sensing performance for CH4: Comparative study of MOF-derived and traditionally synthesized ZnCo2O4 flower based composite", Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, Elsevier, March 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2023.135182       Article

Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Appliations (AMEEA-2018) Chemistry (Conference)

  • CY1001 : Electrochemistry and Conducting Polymers {Theory}
  • CY101 : Chemistry {Theory}
  • CY1101 : Chemistry {Theory}
  • CY311 : Chemistry of Industrial Materials {Theory}
  • CY322 : Basic Inorganic Chemistry-I {Theory}
  • CY323 : Introduction to Material Chemistry {Theory}
  • CY3401 : Fundamentals of Materials and Nanochemistry {Theory}
  • CY431 : Chemistry of Nanomaterials {Theory}
  • CY435 : Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology {Theory}
  • CY515 : Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis {Theory}
  • CY521 : Principles of Inorganic Chemistry {Theory}
  • CY524 : Nanoscience and Nanotechnology {Theory}
  • CY5401 : Nanoscience and Nanotechnology {Theory}
  • CY6203 : Catalysis-Principles and Applications {Theory}
  • CY623 : Catalysis - principles and applications {Theory}
  • CY632 : Chemistry of Nanomaterials {Theory}
  • CY7203 : Catalysis-Principles and Applications {Theory}
  • CY372 : Quantitative Analysis of Inorganic/Organic Compounds Laboratory {Practical}
  • CY374 : Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory {Practical}
  • CY4705 : Materials Synthesis Laboratory {Practical}
  • CY476 : Analytical Chemistry Laboratory {Practical}
  • CY477 : Product Development Laboratory - I {Practical}
  • CY478 : Product development Laboratory - II {Practical}

Ph.D. Students [13]
Comprehensive Analysis on Designing Cobaltite-Spinel based Nanocomposite Sensors for Detection of Toxic Chemicals and Gases
Banalata Maji
Enrolled: Aug 2018
Graduated :  Mar 2024
Supervisor
Towards the Rational Design of Surface Modified Metal Oxide Nanorod-based Catalysts for Efficient Synthesis of Biologically Important Molecules
Pratap Sagar Nayak
Enrolled: Jul 2016
Graduated :  Jul 2023
Supervisor
Environment Friendly Development of Modified Oxide-based Nanostructures for Removal of Water Contaminants
Bapun Barik
Enrolled: Jul 2016
Graduated :  Jul 2021
Supervisor
Rational Design of Highly Active and Sensitive Graphene Oxide-based Catalyst and Sensor Materials
L Satish Kumar Achary
Enrolled: Jul 2015
Graduated :  Jun 2020
Supervisor
Iron Oxide Based Magnetic Nanocomposites: Removal of Inorganic and Organic Water Contaminants and Antimicrobial Properties
Jitendra Kumar Sahoo
Enrolled: Jan 2015
Graduated :  Oct 2019
Co-Supervisor
Metal Oxide-Decorated Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites for Catalytic and Photocatalytic Applications
Aniket Kumar
Enrolled: Jul 2013
Graduated :  Feb 2018
Supervisor
Bimetallic Nanostructures with Noble (Ag & Au) and Earth Abundant (Cu & Sn) Metals and their Catalytic & Photocatalytic Applications
Lipeeka Rout
Enrolled: Jan 2013
Graduated :  Dec 2017
Supervisor
Synthesis of Nanoporous Materials for Abetment of Inorganic And Organic Contaminants in Water
Basanti Ekka
Enrolled: Jul 2012
Graduated :  Dec 2017
Co-Supervisor
Design of Novel Nanostructured Materials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Applications
Pratikshya Samantaray
Enrolled: Aug 2024
Continuing
Supervisor
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY,INORGANIC CHEMISTRY,MATERIAL CHEMISTRY
Bhismadev Mahananda
Enrolled: Jan 2023
Continuing
Supervisor
NANOMATERIALS
Adyasha Das
Enrolled: Aug 2021
Continuing
Supervisor
Design of Novel Bimetallic Catalyst
Vishal Rout
Enrolled: Jan 2021
Continuing
Supervisor
Nanochemistry
Shital Jyotsna Sahoo
Enrolled: Jul 2019
Continuing
Supervisor
Executive Ph.D. Students [1]
Nanomaterials for Industrial Applications
Chinam Dwarikanath Patra
Enrolled: Aug 2021
Continuing
Co-Supervisor

Awards And Honours
  • Prof. R. C. Tripathy Young Scientist Award for Best Research Carried out in Odisha by Odisha Chemical Society (OCS),   2019
  • Applied Surface Science Certificate of Outstanding Contributions in Reviewing for the Month of December 2016,   2017
  • Canadian Catalysis Foundation Travel Award,   2011
  • Post-doctoral Fellowship, University of Ottawa, Canada,   2011
  • Graduate Teaching Assistantship, University of Saskatchewan, Canada,   2008
  • University of Saskatchewan President's Travel Award,   2008
  • Graduate Research Assistantship, University of Saskatchewan, Canada,   2005
  • Qualified CSIR-UGC-NET (JRF two times 2001-2002 and LS 2001),   2001
  • Best High School Student Award, Biswanth Bidyapith, Odisha,   1994
Memberships / Fellowships
  • Odisha Chemical Society (OCS),   2019
  • Canadian Catalysis Society,   2010
  • Materials Research Society (MRS), USA,   2009
  • Canadian Society of Chemistry (CSC),   2008