Chemistry Dept. | NIT Silchar

Department of Chemistry

About The Department of Chemistry

The department of chemistry started functioning from 1977-1978 session as one of the departments in National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Assam (formerly known as Regional Engineering College, Silchar). Since its inception the department of chemistry has provided both basic and engineering-oriented chemistry theory and practical courses for the B. Tech students of the institute. Apart from this, the department has formally started Ph. D programme in chemistry from 2005-2006 session. Furthermore, considering the needs of the students of the region and to establish itself as one of the best department of the institute, the department has started M.Sc. (Applied Chemistry) from 2009-2010.

So far the department has successfully awarded 34 M. Sc and 3 Ph. D degrees in the last three years. Currently, there are 29 students pursuing master degree and 24 research scholars working in the department. The department has set up laboratories with some modern equipment. However, process for procuring more sophisticated/ state-of-art equipments is already initiated which will further cater the needs of post-graduates and research scholars of the department.

Vision of the Department of Chemistry

The vision of the Department of Chemistry is to establish a model centre of excellence in the field of education in frontier areas of chemistry. The primary focus will be to produce highly competent graduates and post-graduates capable of working in the rapidly changing scenario in the field of chemical science and technology throughout their life.

Mission of the Department of Chemistry

The mission of the Department of Chemistry is to impart quality education through knowledge and updated information in the field of basic and applied chemistry related to science and technology. This will not only provide a comprehensive understanding of chemistry to the budding scientist and engineers but also enable them to face the future challenge of the world.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the Department of Chemistry

The Master of Science and Doctoral Program's educational objectives state the general goals of the program. Program graduates are expected to:

Be successful in chemistry related careers and other diverse career paths,
Contribute to society and maintain ties to the institute,
Be motivated to continuously develop their knowledge and skills,
Grow continuously in the range of people with whom he/she interacts professionally and maintain good behavior amongst peers.

Programme Outcomes (POs) of the Department of Chemistry

By the completion of their master's and doctoral programme, students are expected to demonstrate:

An ability to apply knowledge of chemistry in diverse fields,
Experiments and interpret data,
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve problems related to chemistry.

Contact

Prof. Md. Ahmaruzzaman
Head of the Department,
Department of Chemistry
National Institute of Technology Silchar
Silchar - 788010, Assam.
Phone: 9435522348
Email: hod@che.nits.ac.in

Faculties

Professor Md. Ahmaruzzaman

Professor
Department: CHEMISTRY
Phone: 9435522348
Email: mazaman[at]che[dot]nits[dot]ac[dot]in

Prof. Siddhartha S Dhar

Professor
Department: CHEMISTRY
Phone: 9435712188
Email: ssd[at]che[dot]nits[dot]ac[dot]in

Prof. Pranjit Barman

Professor
Department: CHEMISTRY
Phone: 9435374128
Email: pranjit@che.nits.ac.in

Dr. Ruma Rano (Chaudhury)

Associate Professor
Department: CHEMISTRY
Phone: 9954682215
Email: ruma[at]che[dot]nits[dot]ac[dot]in

Dr. Baban H. Shambharkar

Assistant Professor
Department: CHEMISTRY
Phone: 9435372608
Email: baban.shambharkar@gmail.com

Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

Associate Professor
Department: CHEMISTRY
Phone: 9485140599
Email: rokhum@che.nits.ac.in

Dr. N. Shaemningwar Moyon

Assistant Professor G-I
Department: CHEMISTRY
Phone: 9436981817
Email: bebemoyon@gmail.com

Dr. Biswa Nath Ghosh

Assistant Professor (Grade-I)
Department: CHEMISTRY
Phone: +91-8018123682
Email: bnghosh[at]che[dot]nits[dot]ac[dot]in

Academics

The Chemistry Department was established in 1977 along with the establishment of Institute. It has been one of the best departments in terms of infrastructural facilities and faculties. It has got many well equipped labs with modern equipment ranging from the highly equipped Machine Lab to the latest PCs in the Computer Labs. It also has a well equipped CAD laboratory.

Projects Undertaken

The facilities available at the department offer an exceptional learning opportunity for research. Tools for modern chemistry are all available to our students and research scholars. Master degree students have their own projects in the final semester under the guidance of the faculties of the department. The department also has established links with several universities and research institutes that provide opportunities for project work and summer employment in chemistry. Additionally, the Research Promotion Cell (RPC) of NIT Silchar provides ample opportunity to students who are interested in taking up research in their chosen fields in consultation with the faculties. A research fund of up to Rs. 1 lakh can be sanction to master degree students for research project under RPC-Research Promotion Scheme.

Projects On-going

Sl. No.	Project Title	Funding Agency	Principal Investigator	From	Sanctioned Amount (in Lakh)
1.	Towards the synthesis of bio-active molecules using solid phase organic synthesis (SPOS) pathways	SERB-DST	Dr. L. Rokhum	2014	32.16
2.	Synthesis of Indenoisoquinoline (Fast Tract-Young Scientist Project)	SERB-DST	Dr. L. Rokhum	2014	16.50

Courses

The department offers Ph.D. programme in different fields of chemistry and two years Master of Science. Apart from these, the department is imparting engineering chemistry topic to B.Tech. 1st year students of the institute.

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Research

With their expertise in various fields of chemistry faculty members are engaged in research encompassing from organic, inorganic, physical, energy and nano-material chemistry. Research is funded by major Indian funding agencies like DST, AICTE as well as from the institute. Moreover, majority of the research scholars have received fellowship from TEQIP-II fund of the institute.

Head of the Department

Dr. Md. Ahmaruzzaman
Department of Chemistry
NIT Silchar,
Silchar, Assam-788010, India.
Phone: 9435522348
Email: hod@che.nits.ac.in

FAQs

Q: When can I apply for admission to the Master degree programme?
A: Advertisement for admission to the Master degree programme is published in leading national newspapers as well as institute's website usually in the month of April every year.
Q: What is the admission procedure for Master degree programme?
A: Admission for the master degree programme is done through a written exam followed by personal interview.
Q: What is the yearly intake for Master degree programme?
A: A total of 20 seats are available each year. Reservations are given as per Govt. of India rules.
Q: When can I apply for admission to the doctoral programme (Ph.D.)?
A: There are two rounds of admission for doctoral programme every year. Advertisement for admission is published in leading national newspapers as well as institute's website usually in the month of April and November.
Q: What is the admission procedure for doctoral programme?
A: Admission for the doctoral programme is done through a written exam followed by personal interview.
Q: Does the institute provide any financial assistance/ scholarship to master degree students and Ph.D. scholars?
A: The institute provides scholarship to both master degree students and research scholars from TEQIP-II, subject to availability of funds and students satisfying the eligibility criteria. At present master degree students and research scholars receive a scholarship of Rs. 6,000 and Rs.14,000 per month respectively.

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Academic Qualifications
Qualifications Details :	M. Sc., M. Tech., Ph. D. (IIT Delhi).
Currently Teaching Subject:	Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Energy Science.
Experience
Experience Duration:	Approx. 18 years
Experience Description:	Assistant Professor, August 2005-24th June 2018, National Institute of Technology Silchar (NITS), Silchar, Assam. (12 years, 06 months). Associate Professor, 25th June 2018-05th, July 2022 (4 years), Professor, 6th, July 2022-Continuing (National Institute of Technology Silchar (NITS), Silchar, Assam.
Area of Interest/Specialization :	Nano-science and Technology, Energy and Environment.
Teaching Interests :	Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biomass energy, Environmental Science and Technology, Petroleum science and Technology.
Research Interests :	Synthesis and characterization of inorganic nanostructured materials (microporous zeolitic and mesoporous materials, clays, layered doubled hydroxides-LDHs, nanosized metals and metal oxides), as catalysts, sorbents or polymer reinforcing nano-additives; Nanomaterials, Greener methodologies for the production of noble and metal oxide nano-materials, nano-composites; Application of nanomaterials in various organic transformations and water treatment; Adsorption/Interfacial Phenomenon; Development of low-cost and synthetic nano-adsorbents for wastewater treatment; Waste plastics recycling; Co-processing of petroleum vacuum residue with plastics and biomass; Cracking or pyrolysis of biomass; Polymer composites and nano-composites; Polymers; Desulfurization; Solid waste Management.
Administrative Interests :	Hostel Warden, Hostel No. 3, NIT Silchar (January, 2011-February, 2013) • Head of the Department (January, 2012-March, 2013) • DPPC Member (Since August, 2005) • DPPC Secretary • Departmental Purchase Committee member, Dept. of Chemistry, NIT Silchar.
Biographical Sketch :	Md. Ahmaruzzaman is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Chemistry. He received his postgraduate degree in M.Sc. (Chemistry) from North Bengal University after his graduation from the same University. He also received his postgraduate degree in M.Tech. (Energy Science & Technology) from Jadavpur University. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. He has supervised several projects at the post graduate level. He has produced ten PhDs and several PhD scholars are working under him. He has published more than 200 research papers in international journals as well as in various national and international conferences. He has more than 10000 Citations in International Journals. He is a reviewer of various peer-reviewed reputed International and National journals. He is the Co-Editor of the Journal, " Current Photochemistry". He is also the Section Editor of the Current Materials Science and Current Indian Science.
Awards/Achievements :	• GATE qualified, 2002 • 2nd position in M. Tech. •1st position in M.Sc. (Gold Medalist) •2nd position in B.Sc. (Hons), •GATE scholarship in M. Tech • Awarded MHRD Fellowship during Ph. D. (Jan-1998 to Dec-2004) at IIT Delhi •Awarded 3-year membership to American Chemical Society •Paper published in high-impact Journal (5-Year Impact Factor: 35.339) • Four (04) no. of papers featured in the Science Direct Top 25 Hottest Articles •Associate Editor of the Frontiers in Environmental Science Journal.• Editorial Board Member of the Journals; •Journal of Chemistry and Applied Biochemistry •Journal of Composites and Biodegradable Polymers • Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering Technology • Global Journal of Energy Technology Research Updates; • Review Editor of the Journals; • Frontiers in Chemistry •Frontiers in Analytical Chemistry • Guest Editor of the following Journal• Journal of Chemistry. Section Editor: Current Materials Science. Co-Editor: Current Photochemistry.
P.G. Scholars Guided:	1. Mr. Juned Khanam Ahmed, Desulphurization of Diesel by selective adsorption on activated coconut husk and rice husk, 2011. 2. Mr. Biki Mahanta, Minimization of Organic Load from Paper Industry Wastewater, 2011. 3. Mr. Ruhul Amin Reza, Assessment of iron conc. of ground water in and around Silchar town and feasibility study for removal of iron by using tea waste as an adsorbent, 2011. 4. Mr. Jayanta Das, Analysis of physio-chemical properties of solid waste of paper industry (Cachar paper mill) and feasibility study of their utilization, 2012. 5. Mr. Debajit Acharjee, A study to assess the generation of solid waste in and around Silchar town and to perform the feasibility study on their application, 2012. 6. Bappi Paul, Comparative adsorption of Methylene blue on ASB, AWP and ADRF from aqueous phase-Isotherm and Kinetic Approach, 2013. 7. Ms. Babita Devi, Adsorptive removal of methylene blue from aqueous phase using low cost activated carbon prepared from rice husk, saw dust and fish scale, 2013. 8. Ms. Shamima Begam, Adsorptive removal of Erichrome Black-T from aqueous phase using activated berry leaves as an agro-based adsorbent, 2013. 9. Ms. Madhaumita Patar, Saturated fatty acid mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their utility for photo-degradation of methyl violet 6b dye under solar irradiation, 2014. 10. Ms. Bandita Kalita, Synthesis, characterisation and properties of low viscous hyper-branched epoxy resin based nanocomposites, 2014. 11. Mr. Mushtaq Hussain Bordoloi, Synthesis and characterisation of magnetic nanomaterial and nanocomposites for the sequestration of Chlorazole Black E from aqueous solution, 2015. 12. Ms. Jayashree Nath, Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of SnO2 nanoparticles, 2015. 13. Ms. Kashmiri Neog, Amino acid mediated synthesis of CuO nanoaprticles and their role as a catalyst in dye degradation, 2015. 14. Ms. Joly Gogoi, Facile synthesis of SnO2 nanoparticles and their application as a catalyst for the degradation and reduction of organic compounds, 2016. 15. Ms. Soumi Dutta Gupta, Bioinspired facile and green synthesis of Silver and Copper nanoparticles for enhanced reduction of aromatic nitro-compounds, 2016. 16. Ms. Anusuya Boruah, Facile green synthesis of iron nanoparticles and iron loaded activated carbon nanocomposite using Ocmium Tenuiflorum (tulsi) extract and their photocatalytic activities, 2017. 17. Ms. Priyanka Dey, Synthesis of Silver nanoparticles and Silver loaded activated carbon nanocomposite for wastewater treatment and its antimicrobial assay, 2017. 18. Ms. Minaskhi Dutta, Synthesis and characterization of SnO2 loaded activated carbon nanocomposite and its applications towards removal of Fe(III), As(III) and fluoride from aqueous phase, 2017. 19. Shaswat Vikram Gupta, Development of an efficient low cost magnetic nanocomposite as an adsorbent from recycled waste Bakelite for removal of toxic dyes from water, 2018. 20. Ipsita Ghosh,Synthesis of low-cost ZnO-Fe3O4-C3N4 nanocatalyst for rapid and effective photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutical drug Pentaprazole,2019. 21. Ananya Chakraborty, Synthesis and Characterization of quantum sized NiO nanoparticles encapsulated in C3N4 matrix,2020. 22. Naman Tandon, Synthesis of low-cost SnO2/C3N4 nanocomposites,2020. 23. Soumya Ranjan Mishra, Synthesis and Characterization of quantum sized CdS-SnS-SnO2 nanocomposites for efficient removal of Bengal Red from aqueous solution, 2021. 24.Vishale Gadore, Synthesis and Characterization of CdS/CeO2/Ce2O3 for enhanced photodegradation of Rose Bengal Dye under solar irradiation,2021. 25. Prerona Roy, Fabrication, Characterization and Application of novel CS-In2S3 nanocomposites in adsorptive removal of Victoria Blue from aqueous solution, 2022. 26. Sarmistha Majhi, NiMg@Biochar: Synthesis and Characterization for efficient reduction of p-nitrophenol, 2022. 27. Akshay Dey, Synthesis and Characterization of Zn modified CeO2@Biochar nanocomposite and its application in Fenton-activated photocatalytic degradation of Methylene Blue Dye, 2022.
Ph.D. Scholars Guided:	1. Ms. S. Laxmi Gayatri, Performance and characterization studies of selected adsorbents for abatement of phenolic compounds from aqueous phase, 2012. 2. Mr. Ruhul Amin Reza, Waste derived adsorbents: Development, Characterisation and Application in the removal of Dyes and Pharmaceuticals from aqueous phase, 2016. 3. Ms. Tanur Sinha, Sustainable fabrication of various noble metallic and bimetallic nano structured materials and their efficacy for the remediation of industrially emerging pollutants- A green approach, 2016. 4. Ms. Archita Bhattacharjee, Facile Synthetic Strategies for the Development of Metal-oxide Nanostructures and their Applications for Photocatalytic Degradation and Reduction of Hazardous Organic Compounds, 2016. 5. Mr. Juned Khanam Ahmed, Agro-based Waste and Nano Sorbents: Fabrication and Characterization for the Sequestration of Hazardous Dyes and N-heterocycles from Aqueous Solution, and Refractory Sulfur Compounds from Diesel, 2017. 6. Th. Babita Devi, Bio-inspired facile production of noble metal, metal-metal halide nanostructured materials and their applications, 2018. 7. Shamima Begum, Tailored Metal-Oxide Nanostructured Materials and Their Composites: Characterisation and Prospective Applications,2018. 8. Sauvik Raha, Fabrication of Integrated Nanostructured Materials for Visible Light Mediated Catalytic Elimination of Emerging Refractory Pharmaceutical Contaminants from Aqueous Phase, 2021. 9. Dipyaman Mohanta, Development of Engineered tin-oxide based nanostructured materials for remediation of some selected water contaminants,sensing of hazardous substances and water oxidation, 2021. 10. Pamreishang Kasar, Study on copyrolysis of plastics waste with residual fuel oil, 2022.
Projects:	Patent: A Formulation and Method for biosorption of Arsenate and Fluoride from aqueous solutions using activated carbon-SnO2 nanocomposites. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Projects: 1. Development of surface modified adsorbent for removal of Fe(III) and Cr(VI) from wastewater, AICTE, Rs.10,00,000/-. 2. Development of tailored metal-oxide nanostructures for the removal of As(III) and Fe(III) from water bodies, NIT Silchar (STIS) Rs. 4,71,000/.
Book / Chapters Published:	Books: 1. Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Applications of Nanomaterials for Contaminants Removal from Water, Scholars' Press, 2022. 2.Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Leaching: Theory, Design (Process) and Applications, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2022. 3. Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Fly ash for water and wastewater treatment, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2022. 4. Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Adsorption: Theory, Process, and Applications in water treatment, Scholars' Press, 2022. 5. Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Extraction: Theory, Design (Process), and Applications, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2022. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Book Chapters: 1. S. Laxmi Gayatri and M. Ahmaruzzaman, Industrial Wastewater Treatment, Recycling and Reuse: Phenolic Wastewater treatment: Development and applications of new adsorbent materials, 2014 (Pages 323-368) Elsevier Inc. 2. Th. Babita Devi and M. Ahmaruzzaman, Green Synthesis of Silver, Copper and Iron Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Their Applications in Waste Water Treatment, Suvardhan Kanchi and Shakeel Ahmed (eds.) Green Metal Nanoparticles, (513–522), 2018 Scrivener Publishing LLC. 3. Dipyaman Mohanta and M. Ahmaruzzaman, Advanced Tin-Oxide Nanostructures: Green Synthesis, Prospects and Challenges for Clean Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Suvardhan Kanchi and Shakeel Ahmed (eds.) Green Metal Nanoparticles, (441–466), 2018 Scrivener Publishing LLC. 4. Dipyaman Mohanta, and Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Advanced tinoxide nanostructures: Green synthesis, prospects and challenges towards clean energy and environmental sustainability, The ELSI Handbook of Nanotechnology: Risk, Safety, ELSI and Commercialization, Wiley-Scrivener Publications, 2019. 5. Sauvik Raha and Md. Ahmaruzzaman, A Concise Account of the Studies Conducted on the Transport, Fate, Transformation and Toxicity of Engineered Nanomaterials, The ELSI Handbook of Nanotechnology: Risk, Safety, ELSI and Commercialization, Wiley-Scrivener Publications, 2019. 6. Loveleena Kanikar and Md. Ahmaruzzaman, (2022) Bioremediation of Arsenic A Sustainable Approach in Managing Arsenic Contamination, Imprint CRC Press, eBook ISBN9781003229940. 7. Jnyanashree Darabdhara, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Consumer Nanoproducts Based on Graphene and Graphene-Based Nanocomposite, In: Handbook of Consumer Nanoproducts. Springer, Singapore, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6453-6_87-1. 8. S. Roy and Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Environmental Aspect on Nanoproducts, In: Handbook of Consumer Nanoproducts. Springer, Singapore, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6453-6_108-1. 9. Gaurav Yadav, and Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Consumer Nanoproducts: A Brief Introduction, In: Handbook of Consumer Nanoproducts. Springer, Singapore, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6453-6_85-1. 10. P. Roy and Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Industrial wastes as novel adsorbents for the removal of toxic impurities from wastewater, In: Sustainable Materials for Sensing and Remediation of Noxious Pollutants, 129-147, 2022. Elsevier Inc. 11. Gaurav Yadav and Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Food Packaging Applications for Biorenewable-Based Nanomaterials, In: Biorenewable Nanocomposite Materials, Vol. 1: Electrocatalysts and Energy Storage Chapter 10, pp 257-267, ACS Symposium Series, Vol. 1410, ISBN13: 9780841297821eISBN: 9780841297814, American Chemical Society, 2022. 12. Soumya Ranjan Mishra, Vishal Gadore & Md. Ahmaruzzaman, (2022), Nanostructured Composite Materials for Treatment of Dye Contaminated Water, In: K. Swain, S. (eds) Nanohybrid Materials for Water Purification. Composites Science and Technology. Springer, Singapore.
Publications
Journals (International):	Nidhi Yadav, Gaurav Yadav, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Biomass-derived sulfonated polycyclic aromatic carbon catalysts for biodiesel production by esterification reaction, Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 2023. Md Ahmaruzzaman, Prerona Roy, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, Polymeric hydrogels-based materials for wastewater treatment, Chemosphere, 2023, 138743. Vishal Gadore, Soumya Ranjan Mishra, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Green and environmentally sustainable fabrication of SnS2 quantum dots/chitosan nanocomposite for enhanced photocatalytic performance: Effect of process variables, and water matrices, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Volume 444, Part A, 15 February 2023, 130301. Anindita Bhuyan, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Recent advances in new generation nanocomposite materials for adsorption of pharmaceuticals from aqueous environment, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023, 30, 39377–39417. Soumya Ranjan Mishra, Vishal Gadore, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 2023, 20, 100807. Gaurav Yadav, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Materials Science and Engineering: B, 2023, 292, 116418. Vishal Gadore, Soumya Ranjan Mishra, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Journal of Environmental Management, 2023, 334, 117496. Soumya Ranjan Mishra, Vishal Gadore, Suresh Ghotekar, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Insights into the enhanced photocatalytic and antioxidant properties of novel biogenically synthesised β-In2S3 quantum dots, International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2023, 1-18. Akshay Kumar Dey, Soumya Ranjan Mishra, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Solar light–based advanced oxidation processes for degradation of methylene blue dye using novel Zn-modified CeO2@biochar, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023, 30, 53887–53903. Akshay Kumar Dey, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Recent Advances in Nano-metal Oxide-Biochar Composites for Efficient Removal of Environmental Contaminants, Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2023, 261 (1), 6. Anindita Bhuyan, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2023, 950, 169747. Gaurav Yadav, Nidhi Yadav, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Chemical Engineering and Processing-Process Intensification, 2023, 187, 109327. Gaurav Yadav, Nidhi Yadav, Musfica Sultana, Md Ahmaruzzaman, A comprehensive review on low-cost waste-derived catalysts for environmental remediation, Materials Research Bulletin, 2023, 164, 112261. Rahul Verma, Soumya Ranjan Mishra, Vishal Gadore, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Hydroxyapatite-based composites: Excellent materials for environmental remediation and biomedical applications, Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 2023, 315, 102890. Jnyanashree Darabdhara, Saptarshi Roy, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Efficient photocatalytic degradation of an organic dye by the fabrication of a novel ternary composite based on zeolitic imidazolate framework via a facile in-situ synthetic approach, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2023, 152, 110694. Vijaya Kamari, Anuradha Sharma, Naveen Kumar, Mika Sillanpää, Peter R Makgwane, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Ahmad Hosseini-Bandegharaei, Manju Rani, P Chinnumuthu, TiO2-CeO2 assisted heterostructures for photocatalytic mitigation of environmental pollutants: A comprehensive study on band gap engineering and mechanistic aspects, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2023, 151, 110564. Nidhi Yadav, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Recent advancements in CaFe2O4-based composite: Properties, synthesis, and multiple applications, Energy & Environment, 2023, 0958305X231155491 Shaswat Vikram Gupta, Vihangraj Vijaykumar Kulkarni, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Bandgap engineering approach for designing CuO/Mn3O4/CeO2 heterojunction as a novel photocatalyst for AOP-assisted degradation of Malachite green dye, Scientific Reports volume 13, Article number: 3009 (2023). Vishal Gadore, Soumya Ranjan Mishra, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Facile green synthesis of SnS2 nanoparticles using Tulsi extract: insight into the optical and photocatalytic properties, International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2023, 1-18. Shaswat Vikram Gupta, Md Ahmaruzzaman, International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2022, 1-32. Ahmaruzzaman, M., Recent developments of magnetic nanoadsorbents for remediation of arsenic from aqueous stream, Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, 2022, 57 (12),1058-1072. Ahmaruzzaman, M., Nanostructured materials for removal of organic and inorganic contaminants from water and wastewater, Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 2022, 26 (7), 187-197. Ahmaruzzaman, M., Carbon nanotubes as a potential adsorbent for the treatment of wastewater, Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 2022, 26 (1), 148-153. Ahmaruzzaman, M., MXenes and MXene-supported nanocomposites: a novel materials for aqueous environmental remediation, RSC Adv., 2022, 12, 34766-34789 Ahmaruzzaman, M., Magnetic nanocomposite adsorbents for abatement of arsenic species from water and wastewater, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2022), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-23357-2. Ahmaruzzaman, M., Metal oxides (ZnO, CuO and NiO)-based nanostructured materials for photocatalytic remediation of organic contaminants, Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering, 1-17, 2022. B Bhattacharjee, M Ahmaruzzaman, R Djellabi, E Elimian, S Rtimi, Advances in 2D MXenes-based materials for water purification and disinfection: Synthesis approaches and photocatalytic mechanistic pathways, Journal of Environmental Management 324, 116387, 2022. Yadav, N., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Ionic liquid-based nanocomposites for organic transformations, Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society volume 19, pages4327–4347 (2022). Yadav, G., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Citrus limetta Peel-Derived Catalyst for Sustainable Production of Biodiesel, ACS Omega, 2022, 7(32), pp. 28534–28544. Ahmaruzzaman, M. MXenes based advanced next generation materials for sequestration of metals and radionuclides from aqueous stream, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2022, 10(5), 108371. Kasar, P., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Characterization of liquid products obtained from catalytic binary co-cracking of residual fuel oil with various waste plastics, Scientific Reports, 2022, 12(1), 10987. Yadav, G., Ahmaruzzaman, M., New generation advanced nanomaterials for photocatalytic abatement of phenolic compounds, Chemosphere, 2022, 304, 135297. Darabdhara, J., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Recent developments in MOF and MOF based composite as potential adsorbents for removal of aqueous environmental contaminants, Chemosphere, 2022, 304, 135261. Ahmaruzzaman, M., MXene-based novel nanomaterials for remediation of aqueous environmental pollutants, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2022, 143, 109705. Begum, S., Ranjan Mishra, S., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Facile synthesis of NiO-SnO2 nanocomposite for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of bismarck brown, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2022, 143, 109721. Mishra, S.R., Ahmaruzzaman, M., CuO and CuO-based nanocomposites: Synthesis and applications in environment and energy, Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 2022, 33, e00463. Reza, R.A., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Remediation of Fluoride from Groundwater Using Modified Pineapple Juice Extracted Residue, International Journal of Environmental Research, 2022, 16(4), 52. Roy, S., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Ionic liquid based composites: A versatile materials for remediation of aqueous environmental contaminants, Journal of Environmental Management, 2022, 315, 115089. Yadav, G., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Multi anion-based materials: Synthesis and catalytic applications, Materials Research Bulletin, 2022, 152, 111836. Mohanta, D., Gupta, S.V., Gadore, V., Paul, S., Ahmaruzzaman, M., SnO2Nanoparticles-CeO2Nanorods Enriched with Oxygen Vacancies for Bifunctional Sensing Performances toward Toxic CO Gas and Arsenate Ions, ACS Omega, 2022, 7(23), pp. 20357–20368. Ahmaruzzaman, M., SnO2 embedded activated carbon nanocomposites: Anchoring adsorption behavior for removal of iron from water, Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 2022, 26(6), pp. 100–105. Begum, S., Ahmaruzzaman, M., L-lysine mediated facile synthesis of SnO2-biochar nanocomposite and its excellent photocatalytic activity for the reduction of Cr(VI) and degradation of acid yellow 23 dye, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2022, 33(16), pp. 13376–13397. Bhuyan, A., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Metal-organic frameworks: A new generation potential material for aqueous environmental remediation, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2022, 140, 109436. Yadav, G., Ahmaruzzaman, M., ZnIn2S4 and ZnIn2S4 based advanced hybrid materials: Structure, morphology and applications in environment and energy, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2022, 138, 109288. Raha, S., Ahmaruzzaman, M., ZnO nanostructured materials and their potential applications: progress, challenges and perspectives, Nanoscale Advances, 2022, 4(8), pp. 1868–1925. Mishra, S.R., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Tin oxide based nanostructured materials: Synthesis and potential applications, Nanoscale, 2022, 14(5), pp. 1566–1605. Ahmaruzzaman, M., Ecofriendly biosynthetic route for production of Cu nanoparticles and evaluation of their photocatalytic activities for degradation of organic compounds, Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, 2022, 19(2), pp. 645–654. Yadav, N., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Ionic liquid-based nanocomposites for organic transformations, Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, 2022. Mishra, S.R., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Microplastics: Identification, Toxicity and Their Remediation from Aqueous Streams, Separation and Purification Reviews, 2022. Begum, S., Mishra, S.R., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Fabrication of ZnO–SnO2 nanocomposite and its photocatalytic activity for enhanced degradation of Biebrich scarlet, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2022. Ahmaruzzaman, M., M-xenes and mxene based nanocomposites: a new generation potential materials for removal of organic contaminants from water, International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2022. Ahmaruzzaman, M., Sawdust as Low-Cost Adsorbents for the Removal of Heavy Metals From Water, Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution, 2022, 19(3), pp. 45–50. Ahmaruzzzaman, M., Zero-valent Iron Loaded Activated Carbon Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Degradation of Potassium Dichromate, Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution, 2022, 19(1), pp. 67–71. Devi, T.B., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Facile synthesis of rGO/Ag@AgCl core-shells nanocomposite and their multifunctional efficacy as a photocatalyst and antimicrobial agent for decontamination of water, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2021, 860, 157988. Mohanta, D., Barman, K., Jasimuddin, S., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Encapsulating band gap engineered CoSnO3 mixed metal oxide nanocomposite in rGO matrix: A novel catalyst towards LED light induced photoelectrocatalytic water oxidation at neutral pH, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2021, 880, 114830. Gupta, S.V., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Development of efficient magnetic Fe2O3-activated Bakelite nanocomposite as an adsorbent for removal of Victoria blue dye from water, International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2021 (In Press). Begum, S., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Bio-inspired green synthesis of reclaimable ZnO nanoclusters using Parkia speciosa Hassk pods and its potential photocatalytic removal of water-borne pollutant and antioxidant activities, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2021, 32(9), pp. 12042–12058. Gadore, V., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Tailored fly ash materials: A recent progress of their properties and applications for remediation of organic and inorganic contaminants from water, Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2021, 41, 101910 Kasar, P., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Correlative HHV prediction from proximate and ultimate analysis of char obtained from co-cracking of residual fuel oil with plastics, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2021, 38(7), pp. 1370–1380. Ahmaruzzaman, M., Biochar based nanocomposites for photocatalytic degradation of emerging organic pollutants from water and wastewater, Materials Research Bulletin, 2021, 140, 111262. Yadav, G.K., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Recent advances in the development of nanocomposites for effective removal of pesticides from aqueous stream, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 2021, 23(9), 213. Gadore, V., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Fly ash-based nanocomposites: a potential material for effective photocatalytic degradation/elimination of emerging organic pollutants from aqueous stream, Environmental science and pollution research international, 2021, 28(34), pp. 46910–46933. Ahmaruzzaman, M., Gadore, V., MoS2 based nanocomposites: An excellent material for energy and environmental applications, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2021, 9(5), 105836. Mohanta, D., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Au–SnO2–CdS ternary nanoheterojunction composite for enhanced visible light-induced photodegradation of imidacloprid, Environmental Research, 2021, 201, 111586. Ahmaruzzaman, M., Mishra, S.R., Photocatalytic performance of g-C3N4 based nanocomposites for effective degradation/removal of dyes from water and wastewater, Materials Research Bulletin, 2021, 143, 111417. Gadore, V., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Smart materials for remediation of aqueous environmental contaminants, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2021, 9(6), 106486. Raha, S., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Novel magnetically retrievable In2O3/MoS2/Fe3O4 nanocomposite materials for enhanced photocatalytic performance, Scientific Reports, 2021, 11(1), 6379. Mohanta, D., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Facile fabrication of novel Fe3O4-SnO2-gC3N4 ternary nanocomposites and their photocatalytic properties towards the degradation of carbofuran, Chemosphere, 2021, 285, 131395. Raha, S., Mohanta, D., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Novel CuO/Mn3O4/ZnO nanocomposite with superior photocatalytic activity for removal of Rabeprazole from water, Scientific Reports, 2021, 11(1), 15187. Mohanta, D., Ahmaruzzaman, M., A novel Au-SnO2-rGO ternary nanoheterojunction catalyst for UV-LED induced photocatalytic degradation of clothianidin: Identification of reactive intermediates, degradation pathway and in-depth mechanistic insight, Journal of hazardous materials (Impact Factor 9.038) 397, 2020, 122685. Raha, S., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Enhanced performance of a novel superparamagnetic g-C3N4/NiO/ZnO/Fe3O4 nanohybrid photocatalyst for removal of esomeprazole: Effects of reaction parameters, co-existing substances and water matrices, Chemical Engineering Journal (Impact Factor 10.652) 395, 2020, 124969. Kasar, P., Sharma, D.K., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Thermal and catalytic decomposition of waste plastics and its co-processing with petroleum residue through pyrolysis process, Journal of Cleaner Production (Impact Factor 7.246) 265, 2020, 121639. Mohanta, D., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Biogenic synthesis of SnO2 quantum dots encapsulated carbon nanoflakes: An efficient integrated photocatalytic adsorbent for the removal of bisphenol A from aqueous solution, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 828,2020, 154093 Raha, S., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Facile fabrication of g-C3N4 supported Fe3O4 nanoparticles/ZnO nanorods: A superlative visible light responsive architecture for express degradation of pantoprazole, Chemical Engineering Journal (Impact Factor 10.652) 387, 2020, 123766 Ahmaruzzaman, M., Mohanta, D., Nath, A., Environmentally benign fabrication of SnO2-CNT nanohybrids and their multifunctional efficiency as an adsorbent, catalyst and antimicrobial agent for water decontamination, Scientific Reports (Nature Research Journal) 9(1), 2019, 12935. Devi, T.B., Mohanta, D., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Biomass derived activated carbon loaded silver nanoparticles: An effective nanocomposites for enhanced solar photocatalysis and antimicrobial activities, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 76, 2019, pp. 160-172. Mohanta, D., Raha, S., Vikram Gupta, S., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Bioinspired green synthesis of engineered CuSnO3 quantum dots: An effective material for superior photocatalytic degradation of Rabeprazole, Materials Letters 240, 2019, pp. 193-196. Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Nano-materials: Novel and Promising Adsorbents for Water Treatment,Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution, vol. 16, no. 3, 2019, pp. 43-53. Th. Babita Devi, Shamima Begum, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Photo-catalytic activity of Plasmonic Ag@AgCl nanoparticles (synthesized via a green route) for the effective degradation of Victoria Blue B from aqueous phase, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, Volume 160, July 2016, Pages 260-270. Archita Bhattacharjee, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Th. Babita Devi, Jayashree Nath, Photodegradation of methyl violet 6B and methylene blue using tin-oxide nanoparticles (synthesized via a green route), Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, Volume 325, 1 July 2016, Pages 116-124. Md. Juned K. Ahmed, M. Ahmaruzzaman, A review on potential usage of industrial waste materials for binding heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions, Journal of Water Process Engineering, Volume 10, April 2016, Pages 39-47. Tanur Sinha, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Archita Bhattacharjee, A simple approach for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their application as a catalyst for the photodegradation of methyl violet 6B dye under solar irradiation, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2014, Pages 2269-2279. Ruhul Amin Reza, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Comparative study of waste derived adsorbents for sequestering methylene blue from aquatic environment, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2015, Pages 395-404. Shamima Begum, Th. Babita Devi, M. Ahmaruzzaman, l-lysine monohydrate mediated facile and environment friendly synthesis of SnO2 nanoparticles and their prospective applications as a catalyst for the reduction and photodegradation of aromatic compounds, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2016, Pages 2976-2989. Shamima Begum, Th. Babita Devi, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Surfactant mediated facile fabrication of SnO2 quantum dots and their degradation behavior of humic acid, Materials Letters, Volume 185, 15 December 2016, Pages 123-126. Archita Bhattacharjee, M. Ahmaruzzaman, A green and novel approach for the synthesis of SnO2 nanoparticles and its exploitation as a catalyst in the degradation of methylene blue under solar radiation, Materials Letters, Volume 145, 15 April 2015, Pages 74-78. Archita Bhattacharjee, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Facile synthesis of 2-dimensional CuO nanoleaves and their degradation behavior for Eosin Y, Materials Letters, Volume 161, 15 December 2015, Pages 20-25. Archita Bhattacharjee, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Green synthesis of 2D CuO nanoleaves (NLs) and its application for the reduction of p-nitrophenol, Materials Letters, Volume 161, 15 December 2015, Pages 79-82. Tanur Sinha and M. Ahmaruzzaman, Indigenous north eastern India fern mediated fabrication of spherical silver and anisotropic gold nano structured materials and their efficacy for the abatement of perilous organic compounds from waste water-A green approach, RSC Advances, 2016,6, 21076-21089. Archita Bhattacharjee and M. Ahmaruzzaman, CuO nanostructures: facile synthesis and applications for enhanced photodegradation of organic compounds and reduction of p-nitrophenol from aqueous phase, RSC Advances, 2016,6, 41348-41363 Tanur Sinha and M. Ahmaruzzaman, Photocatalytic decomposition behavior and reaction pathways of organic compounds using Cu nanoparticles synthesized via a green route, Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2016,15, 1272-1281. Dipyaman Mohanta and M. Ahmaruzzaman, Tin oxide nanostructured materials: an overview of recent developments in synthesis, modifications and potential applications, RSC Advances, 2016, 6, 110996-111015 Begum, S., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Lysine mediated facile synthesis of SnO2 nanoparticles and its photocatalytic activity, Advanced Science Letters (2016), 22(1), pp. 223-225 Sinha, T., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Sunlight induced rapid synthesis of anisotropic gold nanostructures using the peels of Citrus grandis and its photocatalytic activity, Advanced Science Letters (2016), 22(1), pp. 175-178 Dipyaman Mohanta, Sauvik Raha, Shaswat Vikram Gupta, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Bioinspired green synthesis of engineered CuSnO3 quantum dots: An effective material for superior photocatalytic degradation of Rabeprazole, Materials Letters, 240, 2019,193-196. Kasar, P., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Catalytic co-cracking of waste polypropylene and residual fuel oil,Petroleum Science and Technology (2018) 36(18), pp. 1455-1462. Bhattacharjee, A., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Green synthesis of SnO2 nanoparticles and its application as photocatalyst in the degradation of dye, Advanced Science Letters (2016), 22(1), pp. 216-218 Devi, T.B., Ahmaruzzaman, M., A rapid facile and green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and its exploitation as a catalyst for the removal of hazardous dye, Advanced Science Letters (2016), 22(1), pp. 95-98 Ahmaruzzaman, M., Reza, R.A., Ahmed, J.K., Sil, A.K., Scavenging behavior of Schumannianthus dichotomus-derived activated carbon for the removal of methylene blue from aqueous phase,Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy,(2014) 33(4), pp. 1148-1157. Dipyaman Mohanta, Sauvik Raha, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Biogenic green synthetic route for Janus type Ag:SnO2 asymmetric nanocomposite arrays: Plasmonic activation of wide band gap semiconductors towards photocatalytic degradation of Doripenem, Materials Letters, 230, 2018, 203-206. Shamima Begum, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Partha Pradip Adhikari, Ecofriendly bio-synthetic route to synthesize ZnO nanoparticles using Eryngium foetidum L. and their activity against pathogenic bacteria, Materials Letters, 228, 2018, 37-41. Shamima Begum, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Green synthesis of SnO2 quantum dots using Parkia speciosa Hassk pods extract for the evaluation of anti-oxidant and photocatalytic properties, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 184, 2018, 44-53. Archita Bhattacharjee, M. Ahmaruzzaman, α-Amino acid assisted facile synthesis of two-dimensional ZnO nanotriangles for removal of noxious pollutants from water phase, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering,6, 2018, 4970-4979. Shamima Begum, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Biogenic synthesis of SnO2/activated carbon nanocomposite and its application as photocatalyst in the degradation of naproxen, Applied Surface Science, 449, 2018, 780-789. Th. Babita Devi, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Facile preparation of Copper nanaoparticles using Coccinia grandis fruit extract and its application towards the reduction of toxic nitro compound,Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 5, Issue 1, Part 2, 2018, Pages 2098-2104 Shamima Begum, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Green Synthesis of SnO2 Nanoparticles loaded on Activated Carbon and its Application as Photocalayst in the Degradation of Alizarin Red S Dye, Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 5, Issue 1, Part 2, 2018, Pages 2314-2320. Shamima Begum, M. Ahmaruzzaman, CTAB and SDS assisted facile fabrication of SnO2 nanoparticles for effective degradation of carbamazepine from aqueous phase: A systematic and comparative study of their degradation performance, Water Research, Volume 129, 1 February 2018, Pages 470-485. (5-Year Impact Factor: 7.715) Dipyaman Mohanta, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Bio-inspired adsorption of arsenite and fluoride from aqueous solutions using activated carbon@SnO2 nanocomposites: Isotherms, kinetics, thermodynamics, cost estimation and regeneration studies, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2018, Pages 356-366. Archita Bhattacharjee, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Microwave assisted facile and green route for synthesis of CuO nanoleaves and their efficacy as a catalyst for reduction and degradation of hazardous organic compounds, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, Volume 353, 15 February 2018, Pages 215-228. Th. Babita Devi, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Bio-inspired facile and green fabrication of Au@Ag@AgCl core–double shells nanoparticles and their potential applications for elimination of toxic emerging pollutants: A green and efficient approach for wastewater treatment, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2017,317,726-741. (Impact Factor: 6.216) Dipyaman Mohanta, Koushik Barman, Sk. Jasimuddin, M. Ahmaruzzaman, MnO doped SnO2 nanocatalysts: Activation of wide band gap semiconducting nanomaterials towards visible light induced photoelectrocatalytic water oxidation, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2017, 505,756-762. (Impact Factor: 4.233) Tanur Sinha, Partha Pradip Adhikari, Rekha Bora, M. Ahamruzzaman, Green and Environmentally Sustainable Fabrication of Ag-SnO2 Nanocomposite and Its Multifunctional Efficacy As Photocatalyst and Antibacterial and Antioxidant Agent, ACS Sustainable Chemistry Engineering, 2017, 5 (6), 4645–4655. (Impact Factor: 5.951) Th. Babita Devi, M. Ahmaruzzaman, AgNPs-AC Composite for Effective Removal (Degradation) of Napthol Green B Dye from Aqueous Solution, ChemistrySelect, 2017, 2(28), 9201–9210. Th. Babita Devi, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Au@Ag@AgCl Hybrid Nanoparticles and Their Catalytic and Antimicrobial Properties,ChemistrySelect, 2017,2(21),5950–5957. Md Ahmaruzzaman and Sinha Tanur, A new and facile strategy for the one-pot fabrication of luminescent gold nanoclusters and its prospective application, RSC Adv. 6, 44-56, 2016. Md Ahmaruzzaman and Archita Bhattacharjee, A facile and green strategy for the synthesis of 1-dimensional luminescent ZnO nanorods and its reduction behavior for aromatic nitro-compounds, RSC Adv. 527-533, 2016. Th. Babita Devi, Md. Ahmaruzzaman and Shamima Begum, A rapid, facile and green synthesis of Ag@AgCl nanoparticles for the effective reduction of 2,4-dinitrophenyl hydrazine, New J. Chem., 40, 1497-1506, 2016. Advance Article. Md Ahmaruzzaman and Archita Bhattacharjee, A new facile strategy for the synthesis of 1-dimensional CuO nanostructures and their reduction performance, Materials Letters, Volume 166, 1 March 2016, Pages 171–174. Rahul Reza, and Md Ahmaruzzaman, Removal of naproxen from aqueous environment using porous sugarcane bagasse: impact of ionic strength, hardness and surfactant, Res Chem Intermed (2016) 42:1463–1485. MJK Ahmed, M Ahmaruzzaman, MH Bordoloi, Novel Averrhoa carambola extract stabilized magnetite nanoparticles: a green synthesis route for the removal of chlorazol black E from wastewater, RSC Advances 5 (91), 74645-74655, 2015. A Bhattacharjee, M Ahmaruzzaman, Photocatalytic-degradation and reduction of organic compounds using SnO2 quantum dots (via a green route) under direct sunlight, RSC Advances 5 (81), 66122-66133, 2015. RA Reza, M Ahmaruzzaman, A novel synthesis of Fe2O3@ activated carbon composite and its exploitation for the elimination of carcinogenic textile dye from an aqueous phase, RSC Advances 5 (14), 10575-10586, 2015. Md. Juned Khannam Ahmed and Md Ahmaruzzaman, Fabrication and characterization of novel lignocellulosic biomass tailored Fe3O4 nanocomposites: influence of annealing temperature and chlorazol black E sequestration, RSC Adv., 5, 107466-107473, 2015. A Bhattacharjee, M Ahmaruzzaman, T Sinha, A novel approach for the synthesis of SnO2 nanoparticles and its application as a catalyst in the reduction and photodegradation of organic compounds, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy 136, 751-760, 2015. T Sinha, M Ahmaruzzaman, A novel green and template free approach for the synthesis of gold nanorice and its utilization as a catalyst for the degradation of hazardous dye, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy 142, 266-270,2015. A Bhattacharjee, M Ahmaruzzaman, Facile synthesis of SnO2 quantum dots and its photocatalytic activity in the degradation of eosin Y dye: A green approach, Materials Letters 139, 418-421, 2-15, 2015. M Ahmaruzzaman, MJK Ahmed, S Begum, Remediation of Eriochrome Black T-contaminated aqueous solutions utilizing H3PO4-modified berry leaves as a non-conventional adsorbent, Desalination and Water Treatment, 1-13, 2015. T Sinha, M Ahmaruzzaman, High-value utilization of egg shell to synthesize Silver and Gold–Silver core shell nanoparticles and their application for the degradation of hazardous dyes from aqueous phase-A green approach, Journal of colloid and interface science 453, 115-131, 2015. (Impact Factor: 4.233) T Sinha, M Ahmaruzzaman, A novel and greener approach for shape controlled synthesis of gold and gold–silver core shell nanostructure and their application in optical coatings, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy 145, 280-288, 2015. A Bhattacharjee, M Ahmaruzzaman, A green approach for the synthesis of SnO2 nanoparticles and its application in the reduction of p-nitrophenol, Materials Letters, 157, 2015,260-264. MJK Ahmed, M Ahmaruzzaman, Activated charcoal–magnetic nanocomposite for remediation of simulated dye polluted wastewater, Water Science & Technology 71 (9), 1361-1366, 2015. A Bhattacharjee, M Ahmaruzzaman, A novel and green process for the production of tin oxide quantum dots and its application as a photocatalyst for the degradation of dyes from aqueous phase, Journal of colloid and interface science, 448, 130-139, 2015. (Impact Factor: 4.233) T Sinha, M Ahmaruzzaman, High-value utilization of egg shell to synthesize Silver and Gold–Silver core shell nanoparticles and their application for the degradation of hazardous dyes from aqueous phase-A green approach, Journal of colloid and interface science 453, 115-131, 2015. T Sinha, M Ahmaruzzaman, Biogenic synthesis of Cu nanoparticles and its degradation behavior for methyl red, Materials Letters 159, 168-171, 2015. MJK Ahmed, M Ahmaruzzaman, A facile synthesis of Fe3O4–charcoal composite for the sorption of a hazardous dye from aquatic environment, Journal of Environmental Management 163, 163-173, 2015. (5-Year Impact Factor: 4.712). T Sinha, M Ahmaruzzaman, Green synthesis of copper nanoparticles for the efficient removal (degradation) of dye from aqueous phase, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-9, 2015. M Ahmaruzzaman, MJK Ahmed, S Begum, Remediation of Eriochrome Black T-contaminated aqueous solutions utilizing H3PO4-modified berry leaves as a non-conventional adsorbent, Desalination and Water Treatment, Volume 56, Issue 6, 2015. MJK Ahmed, M Ahmaruzzaman, Adsorptive desulfurization of feed diesel using chemically impregnated coconut coir waste, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 12 (9), 2847-2856, 2015. A Bhattacharjee, M Ahmaruzzaman, Amino acid mediated synthesis of luminescent SnO2 nanoparticles, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 22, 138-146. (Impact Factor: 4.421). Tanur Sinha, Md. Ahmaruzzaman and Archita Bhattacharjee, “A simple approach for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their application as a catalyst for the photodegradation of methyl violet 6B dye under solar irradiation”, J. Environ. Chem. Eng., 2 (2014) 2269. A Bhattacharjee, M, Ahmaruzzaman, T, Sinha, Surfactant effects on the synthesis of durable tin-oxide nanoparticles and its exploitation as a recyclable catalyst for elimination of toxic dye: A green and efficient approach for wastewater treatment, RSC Advances,2014, 4, 51418-51429. Rahul Reza, Md Ahmaruzzaman, Asim K Sil, Vinod Kumar Gupta, Comparative adsorption behavior of Ibrofen and Clofibric acid onto Microwave assisited activated bamboo waste, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2014, 53 (22), 9331–9339. Md Juned K Ahmed, M Ahmaruzzaman, Ruhul A Reza, Lignocellulosic-derived modified agricultural waste: Development, Characterisation and implementation in sequestering pyridine from aqueous solutions, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 428, 222-34. (Impact Factor: 4.233) Tanur Sinha, M Ahmaruzzaman, AK Sil, Archita Bhattacharjee, Biomimetic synthesis of silver nanoparticles using the fish scales of Labeo rohita and their application as catalysts for the reduction of aromatic nitro compounds, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 131 (2014) 413–423. Ruhul Amin Reza, Md. Juned K. Ahmed, Asim K. Sil, and M. Ahmaruzzaman, A non-conventional adsorbent for the removal of Clofibric acid from aqueous phase, Separation Science and Technology, 2014, 49 (10), 1592-1603. M Ahmaruzzaman, DK Sharma, TG-DTA Studies on the Cracking of Petroleum Vacuum Residue and Its Co-cracking with Plastics, Coal, and Biomass, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects 2013, 35 (17), 1670-1679. Ahmaruzzaman, M., Gupta, V.K., Application of Coal fly ash in air quality management, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 2012, 51, pp 15229–15314. Ahmaruzzaman, M., Removal of Methyl Orange from aqueous solution using activated papaya Leaf, Separation Science and Technology, 2012, 47 (16), pp 2381-2390. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Sharma, D.K. TG-DTA studies on cocracking of petroleum vacuum residue with coal, plastics and biomass, Energy Sources, Part-A, 2012, Volume 35; Issue 17, Pages 1670-1679. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and S. Laxmi Gayatri, Development of Adsorbent from Solid Waste of Potato Peel for Decontamination of Wastewater Containing 4-nitrophenol, Journal of International Academy of Physical Sciences 16 (4), 2012, 407–420. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Gupta V.K. Rice Husk and Its Ash as Low-Cost adsorbents in Water and Wastewater Treatment, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 2011, 50 (24), pp 13589–13613. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and S. Laxmi Gayatri, Activated Neem Leaf: A Novel Adsorbent for the Removal of Phenol, 4-Nitrophenol, and 4-Chlorophenol from Aqueous Solutions, Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data 56 (7), 2011, 3004–3016 (American Chemical Society Journal). Ahmaruzzaman, M. Industrial wastes as low-cost potential adsorbents for the treatment of wastewater laden with heavy metals, Advances in Colloid and Interface Science 166 (2011) 36–59. (Impact factor: 8.7). Ahmaruzzaman, M. and S. Laxmi Gayatri, Activated tea waste as a potential low-cost adsorbent for the removal of p-nitrophenol from wastewater, Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data 158 (2010) 173–180,( American Chemical Society Journal). Ahmaruzzaman, M. and S. Laxmi Gayatri, Adsorptive removal of p-nitrophenol on charred jute stick. International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering 158 (2010) 173–180. Ahmaruzzaman, M. A review on the utilization of fly ash, Progress in Energy and Combustion Science 36 (2010) 327–363. (Impact factor: 21.043). (Top 25 articles within the Journal). Ahmaruzzaman, M. and S. Laxmi Gayatri, Batch adsorption of 4-nitrophenol by acid activated jute stick char: Equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies, Chemical Engineering Journal 158 (2010) 173–180. (Impact Factor: 6.216) Ahmaruzzaman, M. Role of fly ash in the removal of organic pollutants from wastewater–A Review, Energy & Fuels 23 (3), (2009) 1494-1511. (American Chemical Society Journal). Ahmaruzzaman, M. Adsorption of Phenolic compounds on low-cost adsorbents-A Review, Advances in Colloid and Interface Science 143 (2008) 48–67. (Impact factor: 8.7). (Top 25 articles within the Journal). Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Sharma, D.K. Characterization of liquid products obtained from co-cracking of ternary and quarternary mixtures of petroleum vacuum residue, polypropylene, Samla coal and Calotropis Procera, Fuel 87 (2008) 1967–1973. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Sharma, D.K. Characterization of liquid products obtained from co-cracking of petroleum vacuum residue with coal and biomass, Journal of Analytical and Applied pyrolysis 81 (2008) 37–44. Ahmaruzzaman, M. Proximate analyses and predicting HHV of chars obtained from cocracking of petroleum vacuum residue with coal, plastics and biomass, Bioresource Technology 99 (2008) 5043–5050. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Sharma, D.K. Co-processing of petroleum vacuum residue with coal, plastics and biomass and its synergistic effects, Energy & Fuels, 21 (2), 891-897,2007( American Chemical Society Journal). Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Sharma, D.K. Kinetic studies on co-cracking of petroleum vacuum residue with plastics, coal and biomass, Petroleum Science and Technology, 25(7) (2007) 925-936. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Sharma, D.K. Chemical Reaction Engineering studies on co-cracking of petroleum vacuum residue, plastics, coal and biomass, Petroleum Science and Technology, 25(7) (2007) 937–947. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Sharma, D.K. Nanocomposites from Coal modified Novolac resin, Polymer–Plastics Technology & Engineering Journal, Volume 46(8) (2007) 811 - 814. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Sharma, D.K. Characterization of liquid products obtained from co-cracking of petroleum vacuum residue with plastics, Energy & Fuels 20 (2006) 2498-2503, (American Chemical Society Journal). Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Sharma, D.K. Non-isothermal kinetics on co-processing of petroleum vacuum residue, plastics, coal and petrocrop, Journal of Analytical and Applied pyrolysis, Volume 73 (2) (2005) 263-275. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Sharma, D.K. Jute fiber composites from Coal, super clean coal and petroleum vacuum residue modified phenolic resin, Polymer–Plastics Technology & Engineering Journal 44 (2005) 1607-1629. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Sharma, D.K. Adsorption of phenols from wastewater, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 287(1) (2005)14-24. (Top 25 articles within the Journal). Ahmaruzzaman, M. and S. Laxmi Gayatri, Adsorption technique used for the removal of phenolic compounds from wastewater using low-cost adsorbents, Assam University Journal of Science and Technology, 5(11) (2010) 156-166. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and S. Laxmi Gayatri, The use of activated carbon derived from potato peel as an adsorbent for the removal of 4-nitrophenol, Journal of Science Forum, Vol. II, No.1, (2011) Page 132-137.
Journals (National):	Ahmaruzzaman, M., Nanostructured materials for removal of organic and inorganic contaminants from water and wastewater, Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, Vol. 26(7); 187-197, 2022. Gupta, S.V., Ahmaruzzaman, M., CeO2/Fe3O4/g-C3N4 nanohybrid for adsorptive removal of Rose Bengal from aqueous stream, International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2022. Ahmaruzzaman, M., Carbon nanotubes as a potential adsorbent for the treatment of wastewater, Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 2022, 26(1), pp. 148–153. Bhattacharjee, A., Ahmaruzzaman, M., Microwave assisted facile synthesis of 3d flower-like zno nanostructures for enhanced photocatalytic degradation/removal of eosin y from water, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 2021, 28(2), pp. 237–240. Kasar, P; Ahmaruzzaman, M., Studies on catalytic co-pyrolysis of bakelite and refineries residual fuel oil using ZSM-5 catalyst to produce lighter fuel oil, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research Vol.78(07), 2019, 426-430. Th. Babita Devi, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Removal of perilous nitrocompound from aqueous phase using biogenic copper nanoparticles as a catalyst,Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 2018, 25(6), 561-564. Th. Babita Devi, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Green synthesis of Silver nanoparticles using Coccinia grandis fruit extract and its application toward the reduction of toxic nitro compounds, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 2018, 25(5), 475-481. Ahmaruzzaman, M; Sinha, Tanur ; Bhattacharjee, Archita, A one pot facile green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their application for the reduction of 4-nitro phenol and photodegradation of methyl violet 6B dye under solar irradiation, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 2016, 23, 462-468. Ahmaruzzaman, M.; Borah, Pauli, Environmental benign synthesis of low-viscous triethanolamine based hyper- branched epoxy thermoset, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 2016, 23(4), 296-301.
Conferences (International):	Th. Babita Devi , Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara, M. Ahmaruzzaman, A green approach for the fabrication of hybrid nanoparticles and their antimicrobial properties, 3rd International Conference on Nutraceuticals and Chronic Diseases, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Rishikesh(Dehradun), Uttarakhand, India, September 14th - 16th, 2018 Dipyaman Mohanta, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, “Synthesis and characterization of SnO2 quantum dots and their applications in photocatalytic degradation of dyes” Materials Research society of India symposium on Advanced materials for sustainable applications, Feb 18-21, 2016, CSIR-NEIST Jorhat, Assam Sauvik Raha, Dipyaman Mohanta, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, “Bioinspired synthesis of a novel ternary ZnO/CuO/rGO nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of emerging organic pollutants” International Conference on systems and Processes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Mar 1-3, 2018, Assam University Silchar, Assam. Pooja Choudhury, Dipyaman Mohanta, Md. Ahmaruzzaman “Tin oxide loaded activated carbon composite: An efficient adsorbent for the removal of Iron from aqueous solution” Second International Conference on Material Science, Feb 16 - 18, 2017, Tripura university, Tripura. Shamima Begum, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Green Synthesis of SnO2 Nanoparticles loaded on Activated Carbon and its Application as Photocalayst in the Degradation of Alizarin Red S Dye, Poster presentation Second International Conference on Material Science (ICMS-2017) held from 16th-18th February, 2017 at Tripura University, Tripura. Shamima Begum, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Green synthesis of SnO2/Activated carbon nanocomposite and its application as photocatalyst in the degradation of naproxen, oral presentation in the 4th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN-2017) held on 9th-11th August, 2017, at SRM University, Chennai. Shamima Begum, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Hydrothermal synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and their application as photocatalyst in the degradation of Triphenylmethane dye, International Conference on Emerging Trends in Nanomaterials Science and Technology, 2017. Dipyaman Mohanta, Puja Choudhury, Ruhul Amin Reza,M. Ahmaruzzman, Chemically modified Jute stick-SnO2 nanocomposites as efficient adsorbent for arsenic and iron removal from water, International Conference on nano for energy and water, 2017. Th. Babita Devi, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Facile preparation of copper nanoparticles using Cociniagrandis fruit extract and its application towards the reduction of toxic nitro compound, Second International Conference on Materials Science (ICMS-2017), 2017. Pooja Choudhury, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Tin-oxide nanoaprticles loaded activated carbon composites: An effective adsorbent for removal of iron from aqueous solution, Second International Conference on Materials Science(ICMS-2017), 2017. Shamima Begum, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Green synthesis of SnO2 nanoparticles loaded activated carbon and its application as photocatalyst in the degradation of alizarin red S dyes, Second International Conference on Materials Science(ICMS-2017), 2017. Th. Babita Devi, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Bio-inspired facile and green synthesis of Au@Ag@AgCl nanoparticles using BenincasaHispida peel extract and their photocatalytic activity for the removal of toxic dye under solar irradiation, International Conference on Waste Management (Recycle 2016), 2016. Pamreishang Kasar, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Plastics wastes and recycling prospects in North East India, International Conference on Waste Management (Recycle 2016), 2016 Tanur Sinha and Md. Ahmaruzzaman, “A greener approach for the fabrication of bimetallic gold-silver nanostructured materials and their application for the remediation of hazardous dyes from aqueous phase”, 4th International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (ICANN 2015), Pages- 9, 2015, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, India. Archita Bhattacharjee, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Aminoacid assisted green synthesis of CuO nanorods and its application as catalyst in the removal of a toxic aromatic nitro compound “International Conference on Frontier Science and Technology” held on 10-12th December-2015 at National Institute of Science and Technology, Berhampur, Odisha. Th. Babita Devi, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Microwave assisted rapid and green synthesis of silver/silver chloride nanoparticles using Momordica charnatia leaf extract and their catalytic activity, “International Conference on Frontier Science and Technology” held on 10-12th December-2015 at National Institute of Science and Technology, Berhampur, Odisha. Shamima Begum, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Surfactant Assisted Microwave Synthesis of SnO2 nanoaprticles and its phototcatalytic activity” International Conference on Frontier Science and Technology”, 10th-12th December-2015, National Institute of Science and Technology, Berhampur761008, India. Tanur Sinha and M.Ahmaruzzaman Sunlight Induced Rapid synthesis of Anisotropic Gold nanostrucutres using the peels of Citrus Grandis and its Photocatalytic activity, First International Conference on Emerging Materials: Characterization & Application (EMCA-2014), December 04-06, 2014, Kolkata, India. Archita Bhattacharjee, Md. Ahmaruzzama Green synthesis of SnO2 nanoparticles and its application as a photocatalyst in the degradation oforganic dye, First International Conference on Emerging Materials: Characterization & Application (EMCA-2014), December 04-06, 2014, Kolkata, India. Th. Babita Devi and M.Ahmaruzzaman A rapid facile and green synthesis of Silver nanoparticles and its exploitation as a catalyst for the removal of hazardous dye, First International Conference on Emerging Materials: Characterization & Application (EMCA-2014), December 04-06, 2014, Kolkata, India. Shamima Begum, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Lysine mediated facile synthesis of SnO2 nanopartilces and its photocatalytic activity, First International Conference on Emerging Materials: Characterization & Application (EMCA-2014), December 04-06, 2014, Kolkata, India. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Ruhul Amin Reza, Evaluation of Ibrufen Adsorption/Desorption Efficiency onto Non-Conventional Activated Schumannianthus Dichotomus Carbon: Kinetic and Thermodynamic Assay, The 7th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, 28-31 July, Huston, Texas, USA, 2014. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Ruhul Amin Reza, Evaluation of Ibrufen Adsorption/Desorption Efficiency onto Non-Conventional Activated Schumannianthus Dichotomus Carbon: Kinetic and Thermodynamic Assay, The 7th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, 28-31 July, Huston, Texas, USA, 2014. Papuli Borah, Manash Pratim Saikia, and Md. Ahmaruzzaman, Trıethanolamıne based hyperbranched epoxy resın: synthesıs, property evaluatıon and utılızatıon ın thın fılm applıcatıon, International Conference on Advancements in Polymeric Materials APM 2014, Trends & Technology exploring the hidden potential of polymeric materials. Ruhul Amin Reza, Asim K. Sil, and M. Ahmaruzzaman, “ Assessment of Iron concentration in and around Silchar town of underground water and removal of iron using tea waste- as an adsorbent” at 18th International Conference (Post ISCBC-2012) on Perspective and Challenges in Chemical and Biological Sciences, Innovation Cross Roads held in IASST, Guwahati on 28th – 30th January 2012. Ahmed Md. Juned Khannam and Md. Ahmaruzzaman,” Adsorptive Desulfurisation of Feed Diesel on Low Cost Activated Carbon prepared by Chemical Impregnation of Agricultural Waste” 2nd International Science Congress (ISC-2012) at Bon Maharaj Engineering College, Vrindavan, UP, India from 8th − 9th December 2012. Ruhul Amin Reza, Asim K. Sil, and M. Ahmaruzzaman, “Adsorptive removal of Fe (III) from aqueous phase using activated spent tea leaf” Manuscript accepted in 2nd International Science Congress (ISC-2012) at Bon Moharaj Engineering College, Vrindavan, UP. (Manuscript No: ISCA-ISC-2012-8EVS-49 Dated 15-10-2012). Ahamruzzaman, M and S.Laxmi Gayatri, Adsorption isotherms for phenol adsorption on activate tea waste, International Conference on Innovations in Chemistry for sustainable Development, (ICSD-2011), 01-03 December 2011, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India. Ahamruzzaman, M and S.Laxmi Gayatri, Development of adsorbent from solid waste of potato peels for decontamination of wastewater containing 4-nitrophenol, The 14th International conference of International Academy of Physical Sciences on Physical Sciences interface with Humanity (CONIAPS-XIV), December, 22-24, 2011, SVNIT Surat, India. Ahamruzzaman, M and S.Laxmi Gayatri, The use of activated carbon derived from potato peel as an adsorbent for the removal of 4-nitrophenol, International Conference on Emerging areas of Chemistry, ICEAC-2011, Department of Chemistry, Tripura University, Agartala, Tripura, 12-14 January, 2011. Ahamruzzaman, M and S.Laxmi Gayatri, Adsorptive removal of p-nitrophenol using charred jute stick, The 4th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, 28-31 July, Huston, Texas, USA, 2008. Sharma, D.K. and Ahamruzzaman, M. Added Value products from vacuum residue by co-cracking with waste plastics, coal and biomass, 7th International conference and Exhibition, PETROTECH -2007, January 15-19. Ahmaruzzaman, M. Performance of upflow anaerobic reactor treating municipal sewage, International Conference on advances in Civil Engineering 2001, January 3-5, 2002. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Sharma, D.K. Studies on co-processing of petroleum vacuum residue with plastics,coal and petrocrop, 4th International conference and Exhibition, PETROTECH -2002, January 9-12. Ahamruzzaman, M.: Utilization of fly ash - a need for the present world, International Conference on Global Changes “Issues and Challenges (3-5 Nov. 2001). Ahmaruzzaman, M. and Jash,T. ,” Studies on biomethanation of Calcutta municipal sewage in upflow anaerobic reactor, International conference (ECNM-99) on Environmental Challenges for the new Millennium 25th Nov. 1999.
Conferences (National):	Th. Babita Devi , Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Bio-mediated green synthesis of bimetallic nanoparticles and their antimicrobial efficiency against bacterial strain, National Conference on Ethno-medicine and Traditional Health Practices in NorthEast Region of India, NIPER-GUWAHATI, NEMCARE GROUP OF INSTITUTES, MIRZA CAMPUS, 25th August, 2018. Sauvik Raha, Md. Ahmaruzzaman UGC sponsored national seminar on recent trends in basic science research, Sept 21-23, 2017, S.S. College, Hailakandi, Assam Dipyaman Mohanta, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, “MnO : SnO2 nanoheterojunctions as an efficient catalyst towards clean energy generation” UGC sponsored national seminar on recent trends in basic science research, Sept 21-23, 2017, S.S. College, Hailakandi, Assam. Dipyaman Mohanta, Md. Ahmaruzzaman, “Modification of wide band gap SnO2 quantum dots with Mn doping for photoelectrocatalytic water oxidation” National Symposium on Advances in Chemical Sciences, Jan 11-12, 2017, Assam University Silchar, Assam. Th. Babita Devi, M, Ahamaruzzaman, 2. Green synthesis of Copper nanoparticles using Parkia speciosa bean extract and its catalytic activities towards the reduction of toxic nitrocompound, ‘National seminar on recent trends in basic science researches’ held at 21-23 September 2017 S.S. College, Hailakandi Cachar Assam. Th. Babita Devi, M. Ahamaruzzaman, 1. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Bitter melon leaves extract and its photocatalytic activity , “National Conference on Current Prospectives on Research on Chemical Science” March 25-26, 2015, Assam University, Silchar. Shamima Begum, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Green and facile synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and their application as photocalayst in the degradation of carbamazepine, Poster presentation at National Symposium on Advances in Chemical Sciences (NSACS-2017) held from 11th-12th January, 2017 at Assam University, Silchar. Shamima Begum, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Hydrothermal Synthesis of SnO2 Nanaoparticles and Its Application as Catalyst in the Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol, Oral presentation at Recent Developments and Applications in Chemical Sciences (RDACS 2016) held on 20th-21st May, 2016, at Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Agartala. Shamima Begum, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Microwave Assisted Synthesis of SnO2 Nanaoparticles and Its Application as Catalyst in The Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol, Poster presentation in MRSI North East Symposium on “Advanced Materials for Sustainable Applications” held at CSIR-NEIST Jorhat, Assam on 18th-20th February, 2016. Shamima Begum, M. Ahmaruzzaman, Domestic microwave synthesis of SnO2 nanoparticles using lysine and its photocatalytic activity, Poster Presentation at National Conference on Current Prospectives on Research on Chemical Science (CPRCS- 2015), March 25th-26th, 2015, Assam University, Silchar. Tanur Sinha and Md. Ahmaruzzaman, “A novel, green and template free synthesis of copper nanoparticles and its utilization for the removal of dyes from waste water”, National Conference On Current Perspectives On Research On Chemical Sciences (CPRCS- 2015), Pages-22, 2015, Department Of Chemistry, Assam University Silchar, India. Aminoacid assisted green synthesis of SnO2 nanoparticles and its application as a photocatalyst for the removal of dye pollutants from water- Archita Bhattacharjee, Md. Ahmaruzzaman-Poster Presentation at “National Conference on Current Prospectives on Research on Chemical Science” March 25-26, 2015, Assam University, Silchar. Papuli Borah, Manash Pratim Saikia, and Md Ahmaruzzaman, Studies on properties of composite based on epoxidised soybean oil (eso) modified resol andcane fiber, NABSET2013/abstracts/48 NABSET organized by Don Bosco College of Engineering and Technology. Ruhul Amin Reza, Asim K. Sil, and M. Ahmaruzzaman, “Spent Tea leaf as a potential low cost adsorbent for removal of Fe (III) from aqueous phase” at UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Emerging Areas of Research and Development in Chemical and Physical Sciences in North East India organized held in SS College, Hailakandi on 16th – 18th October 2012. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and S. Laxmi Gayatri, Adsorption technique for the removal of phenolic compounds from wastewater using low-cost adsorbents, National Seminar on Recent Progress in Physical Sciences, December, 20-21, 2008, IQAC, Karimganj College, Karimganj-788710, Assam. Ahamruzzaman, M and S.Laxmi Gayatri, Removal of p-nitrophenol using activated tea waste, National Workshop on Engineering Materials and Equipment (NWEME –2008), NIT Silchar, February 15-16, 2008. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and S. Laxmi Gayatri, The use of activated carbon derived from potato peel as an adsorbent for the removal of 4-nitrophenol, National Seminar on Environmental Chemistry and Human Health, February, 12-14, 2011, IQAC, Karimganj College, Karimganj-788710, Assam. Ahmaruzzaman, M. and S. Laxmi Gayatri, Adsorption technique for the removal of phenolic compounds from wastewater using low-cost adsorbents, National Seminar on Recent Progress in Physical Sciences, December, 20-21, 2008, IQAC, Karimganj College, Karimganj-788710, Assam.

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Alternate E-mail ID:	ssd_iitg[at]hotmail[dot]com; siddharthashankardhar[at]gmail[dot]com
Date of Joining:	2004-07-26
URL of Web Profile:	http://www.nits.ac.in/admin_new17/faculty_panel.php
Academic Qualifications
Qualifications Details :	1st class in B Sc (Chemistry) in 1993 from G C College Silchar (under affiliation of Gauhati University) 1st class in M Sc in Chemistry (specialization in Inorganic Chemistry) in 1996 from Gauhati University Ph. D in 2002 from Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati under the supervision of Professor Mihir Kanti Chaudhuri
Currently Teaching Subject:	Inorganic Chemistry, Synthetic Methods in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Methods in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Principles, Green Science and Technology, Catalyst Science and Technology, Solvent-Free Chemical Transformations
Experience
Experience Duration:	19+ years
Experience Description:	Assistant Professor (July 2004 - June 2018) Associate Professor (June 2018 - July 2022) Professor (July 2022 - till date)
Area of Interest/Specialization :	Specialization: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Nanomaterials, Application of nanocatalysts in organic transformations,
Teaching Interests :	Inorganic chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Chemistry of nanomaterials
Research Interests :	Synthesis of nanostructured metal, metal oxides and metal composites grafted on graphitic carbon nitride, graphene oxide or reduced graphene oxide and their catalytic and/ or photocatalytic application synthetically useful organic transformations and environmental remediation.
Administrative Interests :	HOD Chemistry (January 2010 - January 2012); Warden, Hostel-3 (November 2008 -January 2011); Warden, Hostel-5 (July 2014 - August 2017), Centre in-Charge - M Sc Admission 2019, HOD (August 2019 -August 2022), Dy-PI, CCMN (M Sc admission) 2023, Faculty coordinator, KIDS-NITS School (March 2023 ------); Deputy PI -CCMN (M Sc admission) -2023;
Biographical Sketch :	Date of birth: 21st February 1973 B Sc: G C College, Silchar (1993) M Sc: Gauhati University (1996) Ph D: Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (2002)
P.G. Scholars Guided:	Twenty-four (26)
Ph.D. Scholars Guided:	1. Madhudeepa Dey (2013) 2. Rupa Rani Dey (2015) 3. Bappi Paul (2017) 4. Bishal Bhuyan (2018) 5. Tankeshwar Prasad (as Co-supervisor) (2020) 6. Krishna Ch Das (2020) 7. Arijita Paul (2021) 8. Jayanta Das (2022) 9. Debasish Guha Thakurata (2022), 10. Meghali Devi (2023), 11. Sebina Yesmin (Co-Supervisor) (2023) 12. Bishal Das (2023)
Projects:	1. ECR Project (previously Fast Track project) Title: Solvent-free oxidations and brominations of organic substrates catalyzed and/ or promoted by peroxo-metal complexes. Role: Principal Investigator; Duration:2008-2011 2. CRG project (previously EMR project) Title: Nanostructured Metal Oxides Immobilized Ionic Liquids as Green Catalysts for Selective Organic Transformations. Role: Principal Investigator. Duration: 2018-2021.
Publications
Journals (International):	Juri Kalita, Ankita Das, Linkon Bharali, Debarati Chakraborty, Piyush Pandey and Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Prompt antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticle decorated on HAp embedded NiFe2O4 nanocomposite (NiFe2O4@HAp-Ag) against pathogenic strains and investigation of its photocatalytic activity towards degradation of antibiotics, Materials Today Sustainibility, 2023,124, 100552, (Elsevier) (IF: 7.9) Debarati Chakraborty, Linkon Bharali, Juri Kalita, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Imidazolium sulfonic acid chloride ionic liquid functionalized NiS-graphitic carbon nitride as a solid acid-base bifunctional catalyst for Knoevenagel condensation reactions, Accepted in Catalysis Letters , 2023, Doi:10.1007/s10562-023-04478-w(Springer) (IF: 2.8)) Linkon Bharali, Juri Kalita, Debarati Chakraborty, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, N. Shaemningwar Moyon, Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles decorated with metal–organic framework, Co-Cu/ZIF@HAp, and evaluation of photocatalytic performance of the prepared nanocomposite in the degradation of organic pollutants, Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 2023, .2023;37:e7235 (Wiley) (IF: 3.9) Saikatendu Deb Roy, Bireshwar Bhattacharjee, Krishna Ch Das and Siddhartha S Dhar, Nonmagnetic nanocomposite of strontium, copper, and manganese oxide in rapid degradation of industrial organic dyes under assistance of sunlight, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023 (Accepted) DOI: 10.1007/s13399-023-04120-0. Springer (IF: 4.050) Bishal Das, Meghali Devi, Shoubhik Deb and Siddhartha S Dhar, Boosting photocatalytic property of graphitic carbon nitride with metal complex fabrication for efficient degradation of organic pollutants, Chemosphere, 2023, (Accepted) DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138230, Elsevier (IF:8.943) Meghali Devi, Sebina Yesmin, Bishal Das, Siddhartha S Dhar and Rajdeep Dasgupta, Efficient Oxygen Doping of Graphitic Carbon Nitride by Green Microwave Irradiation for High-Performance Supercapacitor Electrode Material, Energy and Fuels, 37 (2023) 3247- 3259, DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c04083, ACS (IF: 4.654) Linkon Bharali, Juri Kalita, Siddhartha S Dhar and N S Moyon, Excellent Photocatalytic Activity of a Novel Hydroxyapatite Based Composite (ZnFe2O4/HAp‐Sn2+) Towards Degradation of Ofloxacin and Norfloxacin Antibiotics, Chemistryselect, 2022, 7, e202203487, Wiley (IF: 2.307) Sebina Yesmin, Meghali Devi, Inamul Hussian, Rajdeep Dasgupta and Siddhartha S Dhar, Exploration of Cu/g-C3N4 Nanocomposites as a Cost-Effective High-Performance Asymmetric Supercapacitor Electrode Material, IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, DOI: 10.1109/TNANO.2022.3194097, (IF: 2.967) Jayanta Das, Krishna Ch Das, Debasish Guha Thakurata and Siddhartha S Dhar, Visible light-assisted degradation of binary mixture of dyes using purple tea-mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles, Environmental Quality Management, 32, 2022, 37.Wiley (IF: Jayanta Das and Siddhartha S Dhar, Camellia sinensis mediated synthesis of zero valent iron nanoparticles and study of their efficacy in dye degradation and antibacterial activity, International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2022, 102, 7241-7254, Taylor and Francis, (IF: 2.534) Debasish Guha Thakutrata, Krishna Ch Das, Arijita Paul and Siddhartha S Dhar, Visible light driven instantaneous photocatalytic degradation of aniline blue (AB) and methyl violet (MV) by strontium ferrite nanoparticles, Environmental Quality Management, 23, 2023, 69Wiley Arpita Paul Chowdhury, K S Anantharaju, Suresh S Umare, SiddharthaFacile fabrication of binary BiOCl-Cu2CoSnS4 and ternary BiOCl-Cu2CoSnS4-TiO2 heterojunction nano photocatalyst for efficient sunlight-driven removal of direct blue 71 in an aqueous medium, Sankar Dhar, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 652 (2022) 129841 (IF: 5.518) Saikatendu Deb Roy, Meghali Goswami, Krishna Ch Das, Siddhartha S Dhar, Bio-benign synthesis of Strontium, Copper and Manganese nano-hydroxide from Carica Papaya unveiling potential biocidal activity against bacterial strains and conversion to oxides and its characterization, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Accepted DOI: 10.1007/s13399-022-03086-9(Springer) (IF: 4.050) Sebina Ahmed, Meghali Devi, Rajdeep Dasgupta, Siddhartha S Dhar, CoFe2O4 nanocubes over Cu/graphitic carbon nitride as electrode materials for solid-state asymmetric supercapacitors, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022, 446, 136540 (Article No.) (IF: 16.744) Juri Kalita, Bishal Das, Siddhartha S Dhar, Synergistic effect of iron and copper in Hydroxyapatite nanorods for Fenton-like oxidation of organic dye, Journal of Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, Accepted, 2022, Elsevier (IF: 4.539) Meghali Devi, Debarati Chakraborty, Monjur H Barbhuiya, Bishal Das, Swarnali Nath and Siddhartha S Dhar, Phase Engineering in Graphitic Carbon Nitride with Imidazolium Sulfonic Acid Chloride Ionic Liquid Functionalization for Photocatalytic Side-Chain Oxidation of Toluene, Applied Catalysis A: General, 633 (2022) Article No. 118515, DOI: 10.1016/j.apcata.2022.118515. Elsevier (IF: 5.706). Debasish Guhathakurata, Krishna Ch Das, Siddhartha S Dhar, Efficient photocatalytic degradation of aniline blue under solar irradiation by ternary cobalt ferrite/graphitic carbon nitride/bentonite nanocomposite, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2022,10.1007/s11356-021-18242-3 (Springer) (IF: 4223) Saikatendu Deb Roy, Krishna Ch Das and Siddhartha S Dhar, Conventional to green synthesis of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles; its application as catalyst, photocatalyst and toxicity: A short review, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 134 (2021), Article No. 109050. (Elsevier) (IF:2.495) DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2021.109050 Sebina Ahmed, Meghali Devi, Inamul Hussain, Rajdeep Dasgupta and Siddhartha S Dhar, In-situ grafting of Au and Cu nanoparticles over graphitic carbon nitride sheets and unveiling its superior supercapacitive performance as a hybrid composite electrode material, Journal of Energy Storage, 2021, 44, Article No. 103308, DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2021.103308. Elsevier (IF: 6.583) Bishal Das, Devipriya Gogoi, Meghali Devi, Siddhartha S Dhar, N Rao Peela, Synergistic Effect of Metal Complex and Dual Doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Superior Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution, Energy and Fuels, 2021, 35, 15223-33, DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.1c01732. American Chemical Society (IF:3.605) Debarati Chakraborty, Meghali Devi, Bishal Das, Monjur H Barbhuiya, Siddhartha S Dhar and Avijit Chowdhury, A benevolent direction to environmental suitability: Ionic liquid immobilized MoO3 nanoparticles as efficient visible-light-driven photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics, New Journal of Chemistry, 2021, 45, 12922-30, https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ01557E (2021) RSC (IF:3.591) S. Hariganesh, S. Vadivel, Bappi Paul, M. Kumaravel, S Rajendran, N. Balasubramanian,· Siddhartha S Dhar, Magnetically Recoverable Graphene Oxide Wrapped CuCo2S4/Iron Oxides Composites for Supercapacitor Application and Fenton Degradation of Organic Molecules, Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, doi.org/10.1007/s10904-020-01840-y (Springer) (IF: 3.543) S Hariganesh, S Vadivel, Bappi Paul, M Kumaravel, N Balasubramanium, S Rajeradran and Siddhartha S Dhar, Metal Organic framework derived magnetically recoverable CuFe2O4 porous cubes for efficient photocataytic applications, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 125 (2021) 108405 (Elsevier) (IF: 2.495) Krishna Ch. Das, Siddhartha S. Dhar, Debasish G. Thakurata, Jayanta Das, Sn(II) inserted on Hydroxyapatite Encapsulated Nickel ferrite (NiFe2O4@HAp-Sn2+): A novel nanocomposite for the effective photodegradation of Rhodamine B dye, Journal of Cleaner Production, (2021) 290, 125172 (Elsevier) (IF: 9.297) Monjur Hassan Barbhuiya, Meghali Devi, Bishal Das, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Fabrication of non-covalently grafted Cu(acac)2 over two-dimensional graphene oxide nanosheets: An environmentally benign noble photocatalyst for visible-light driven degradation of phenol, Diamond and Related Materials, (2020) 110, 108153,(Elsevier) (IF: 3.315) Bishal Das, Meghali Devi, Monjur Hassan Barbhuiya, and Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Sodium and Sulfur Co-Doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride: A Novel and Effective Visible Light Driven Photocatalyst with Tunable Bandgap for Degradation of Eosin Yellow, ChemistrySelect(2020) 5, 12190. (Wiley) (IF:2.109) Krishna Ch Das and Siddhartha S Dhar, Fast catalytic reduction of p-nitrophenol by Cu/HAP/ZnFe2O4 nanocomposite, Materials Science & Engineering B, 263 (2021) 114841 (Elsevier) (IF: 4.051) Arijita Paul and Siddhartha S Dhar, Designing Cu2V2O7/CoFe2O4/g-C3N4 ternary nanocomposite: A high performance magnetically recyclable photocatalyst in the reduction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol, J Physics and Chemistry of Solids, (2020) 290, 121563 (Elsevier) (IF: 3.995) Krishna Ch Das, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar et al., Removal of cadmium(II) from aqueous solution by hydroxyapatite-encapsulated zinc ferrite (HAP/ZnFe2O4) nanocomposite: kinetics and isotherm study. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, (2020) 27, 37977 (Springer) (IF: 4.223) Jayanta Das and Siddhartha S Dhar, Synthesis of SnO2 quantum dots mediated by Camellia sinensis shoots for degradation of thiamethoxam, Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry, (2020) 102, 186 (Taylor and Francis (IF:1.437) Meghali Devi, Monjur H. Barbhuiya, Bishal Das, Bishal Bhuyan and Siddhartha S. Dhar, Modified mesoporous graphitic carbon nitride: a novel high-performance heterogeneous base catalyst for transesterification reaction, Sustainable Energy and Fuels, (2020) 4, 3537 (RSC) (IF: 6.367) Krishna Ch Das and Siddhartha S Dhar, Rapid catalytic degradation of malachite green by MgFe2O4 nanoparticles in presence of H2O2, J Alloys and Compounds (2020) 828, 154462, Elsevier (IF:5.316) Krishna Ch Das, Bishal Das and Siddhartha S Dhar, Effective catalytic degradation of organic dyes by nickel supported on hydroxyapatite encapsulated cobalt ferrite (Ni/HAP/CoFe2O4) magnetic novel nanocomposite, Water, Air and Soil Pollution (2020) 231 (2) 43 (Springer) (IF:2.520) Krishna Ch. Das and Siddhartha S Dhar, Remarkable catalytic degradation of malachite green by zinc supported on hydroxyapatite encapsulated magnesium ferrite (Zn/HAP/MgFe2O4) magnetic novel nanocomposite. Journal of Materials Science (2020) 55 (11), 45092 (Springer) (IF: 4.220)) Arijita Paul and Siddhartha S Dhar, Construction of hierarchical MnMoO4/NiFe2O4 nanocomposite: Highly efficient visible light driven photocatalyst in the degradation of different polluting dyes in aqueous medium, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2020, 585, 124090 (Elsevier) (IF:3.131) Bappi Paul, Sachin Sharma, Debraj D. Purkayastha, Siddhartha S. Dhar, Rajaram Bal, Facile synthesis of size-controlled Ag supported on WO3 nanorods and their application as nov-el and active catalyst in oxidant-free dehydrogenation of benzyl alcohols, Catalysis Communications, 2019, Article 105804 Bappi Paul, S. Vadivel, Nishant Yadav, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Room temperature catalytic reduction of nitrobenzene to azoxybenzene over one pot synthe-sised reduced graphene oxide decorated with Ag/ZnO nanocomposite, Catalysis Communications, 2019, 124, 71-75 Mehgali Devi, Bishal Das, Monjur Barbhuiya, Bishal Bhuyan, Siddhartha S Dhar, S Vadivel, Fabrication of nanostructured NiO/WO3 with graphitic carbon nitride for visible light driven photocatalytic hydroxylation of benzene and metronidazole degradation, New Journal of Chemistry, 2019, 43, 14616-14624. Arijita Paul, Meghali Devi and Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Incorporation of nanosized ZnWO4 and Fe3O4 on graphitic carbon nitride to fabricate a novel, highly active magnetically recoverable catalyst in Claisen–Schmidt condensation, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2019, 10.1016/j.jpcs.2019.109117. Bappi Paul, Sachin Kumar Sharma, Shubhadeep Adak, Rubina khatun, Gurmeet Singh, Dipak Das, Vedant Joshi, Sahil Bhandari, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar and Rajaram Bal, Low Temperature Catalytic Oxidation of Aniline to Azoxybenzene Over Ag/Fe2O3 Nanoparti-cle Catalyst Using H2O2 as an Oxidant, New Journal of Chemistry (2019) 43, 8911. (Elsevier) (IF: 3.591) Tankeshwar Prasad, Sudipta Halder, Siddhartha S. Dhar, Imidazole-Supported Silica one-pot Processed Nanoparticles to Enhance Toughness of Epoxy Based Nanocomposites, Materials Chemistry and Physics (2019) 231, 75 (Elsevier) (IF:4.094) Arijita Paul, Bishal Bhuyan, Siddhartha S Dhar, Study of core-shell α-Fe2O3@Au nanohybrid and their high catalytic performances in aerial oxidation of benzyl alcohols, Chemical Engineering Communications (2020) 207 1185. (Taylor & Francis) (IF: 2.494) Bappi Paul, S Vadivel, N Yadav, Siddhartha S Dhar, Room temperature catalytic reduction of nitrobenzene to azoxybenzene over one pot synthesised reduced graphene oxide decorated with Ag/ZnO nanocomposite, Catalysis Communications (2019) 237, 113 (Elsevier) (IF:3.626) Meghali Devi, Sreejeeb Ganguly, Bishal Bhuyan, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar and Sethumathavan Vadivel, A novel [Fe(acac)3] interspersed g-C3N4 heterostructure for environmentally benign visible light driven oxidation of alcohols, European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry (2018) 4815 (Wiley) (IF: 2.524) Bishal Bhuyan, Meghali Devi, Debashree Bora, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar and Rajashree Newar, Design of a novel photoactive bimetallic Cu-Au@g-C3N4 catalyst for visible light driven hydroxylation of benzene reaction via C-H activation, European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry (2018) 3849 (Wiley) (IF: 2.524) Bishal Bhuyan, Alimpia Borah, Meghali Devi, Bappi Paul, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar and S Vadivel, Fabrication of a novel ZnO/NiMoO4 nanocomposite and evaluation of its visible light driven photocatalytic performance, IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology (TNANO) (2018) 17, 743(IEEE Explore Digital Library) (IF: 2.570) Bishal Bhuyan, Dibya Jyoti Koiry, Meghali Devi, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, A novel MnFe2O4/ Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) nanocomposites as efficient magnetically retrievable catalyst in crossed aldol condensation, Materials Letters, 2018, 218, 99-102 (Elsevier) Bishal Bhuyan, Arijita Paul, Meghali Devi, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Silver NPs dispersed water extract of fly ash as green and efficient medium for oxidant-free dehydrogenation of benzyl alcohols, RSC Advances, 2018, 8, 1313-1319 Bishal Bhuyan, Bappi Paul, Arijita Paul, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Paederia foetida Linn. promoted synthesis of CoFe2O4 and NiFe2O4 nanostructures and their photocatalytic efficiency, IET Nanobiotechnology, 2017, 12, 240-253 Bishal Bhuyan, Arijita Paul, Bappi Paul, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar and Pranab Dutta, Paederia foetida Linn. promoted biogenic gold and silver nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, photocatalytic and in vitro efficacy against clinically isolated pathogens, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 2017, 173, 210-215. (Elsevier) (IF: 3.035) D. Maruthamani, S. Vadivel, M. Kumaravel, B. Saravanakumar, Bappi Paul, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Aziz Habibi-Yangjeh, A. Manikandan, Govindarajan Ramadoss, Fine cutting edge shaped Bi2O3 rods/reduced graphene oxide (RGO) composite for supercapacitor and visible-light photocatalytic applications, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2017, 498, 449-459 (Elsevier) (IF: 3.782) Bappi Paul, Sethumathavan Vadivel, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Shyama Debbarma, M. Kumaravel, One-pot green synthesis of zinc oxide nano rice and its application as sonocatalyst for degradation of organic dye and synthesis of 2-benzimidazole derivatives, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2017, 104,152-159. (Elsevier) (IF: 2.01) Bishal Bhuyan, Bappi Paul, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Sethumathavan Vadivel, Facile hydrothermal synthesis of ultrasmall W18O49 nanoparticles and studies of their photocatalytic activity towards degradation of methylene blue, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2017, 188, 1-7. (Elsevier) (IF: 2.101) Bishal Bhuyan, Bappi Paul, Vadivel S and Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Preparation and characterization of WO3 bonded imidazolium sulfonic acid chloride as novel and green ionic liquid catalyst for the synthesis of adipic acid, RSC Advances, 2016, 99044-99052 (The Royal Society of Chemistry) (IF: 3.289) Bappi Paul, Bishal Bhuyan, Debraj D Purkayastha, S. Vadivel, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, One-pot green synthesis of gold nanoparticles and studies of their anticoagulative and photocatalytic activities, Materials Letters, 2016, 168, 143-147. (Elsevier) (IF: 2.437) S. Vadivel, D. Maruthamani, Bappi Paul, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, A.Habibi-Yangjeh, S. Balachandran, B. Saravanakumar, A. Selvakumar, K. Selvam, Biomolecule-assisted solvothermal synthesis of Cu2SnS3 flowers/RGO nanocompo-sites and their visible-light-driven photocatalytic activities, RSC Advances, 2016, 6, 74177-74185 (The Royal Society of Chemistry) (IF: 3.289) S. Vadivel, D. Maruthamani, A. Habibi-Yangjeh, Bappi Paul, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Kaliyamoorthy Selvam, Facile synthesis of novel CaFe2O4/g-C3N4 nanocomposites for degradation of methylene blue under visible-light irradiation, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2016, 480, 126-136 (Elsevier) (IF: 3.782) Bappi Paul, S Vedivel, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, α-Fe2O3 immobilized benzimidazolium tribromide as novel magnetically retrievable catalyst for one-pot synthesis of highly functionalized piperidines, Chinese Chemical Letters, 2016, 27, 1725-1730. (Elsevier)) (IF: 1.947) Bappi Paul, Debraj Dhar Purkayastha, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, One-pot hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of CoFe2O4 nanoparticles and its application as magnetically recoverable catalyst in oxidation of alcohols by periodic acid, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2016, 181, 99-105 (Elsevier) (IF:2.101) Bappi Paul, Debraj Dhar Purkayasthaa, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Subhankar Das, Sudipta Haldar, Facile one-pot strategy to prepare Ag/Fe2O3 decorated reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite and its catalytic application in chemoselective reduction of nitroarenes, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Elsevier, 2016, 681, 316-323 (Elsevier) (IF:3.014) Bappi Paul, Bishal Bhuyan, Debraj Dhar Purkayastha, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Facile synthesis of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles and their catalytic activity in oxidation of benzyl alcohols with periodic acid, Catalysis Communications, Elsevier, 2015, 69, 48-54 (Elsevier) (IF:3.389) S Vadivel, D Muruthamani, M Kumaravel, B Saravanakumar, Bappi Paul, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, K Saravanakumar, V Muthuraj, Supercapacitors studies on BiPO4 nanoparticles synthesized via a simple microwave approach, Journal of Taibah University for Science , 2016, xxx, xxxx (Elsevier) Bishal Bhuyan, Bappi Paul and Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, CTAB promoted size-tuning synthesis of rod-like V2O5 nanoparticles and their catalytic studies in oxidative esterification of aldehydes, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters, 2016, 8, 173-180 (American Scientific Publishers) (IF:1.007) Bappi, Paul, Debraj D Purkayastha and Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Size-controlled synthesis of NiFe2O4 nanospheres via a surfactant-assistant hydrothermal route and their catalytic properties in oxidation of alcohols by periodic acid, Applied Surface Science, 2016, 370, 469-475 (Elsevier) (IF:3.15) Bishal Bhuyan, Bappi, Paul, Debraj D Purkayastha and Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Facile synthesis and characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles and studies of their catalytic activity towards ultrasound-assisted degradation of metronidazole, Materials Letters, 2016, 168, 158-162 (Elsevier) (IF:2.437) Tankeswar Prasad, Sudipta Haldar, M. S. Goyat and Siddhartha S Dhar, Morphological dissimilarities of ZnO nanoparticles and its effect on thermo-physical behavior of epoxy composites, Polymer composites, 2016, DOI: 10.1002/pc.23914 (Wiley) (IF:2.004) Bappi Paul, Bishal Bhuyan, Debraj Dhar Purkayastha, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Photocatalytic and antibacterial activity of gold and silver nanoparticles synthesized using biomass of Parkia roxburghii leaf, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 2016, 154, 1-7 (Elsevier) (IF:3.035) Bappi Paul, Bishal Bhuyan, Debraj Dhar Purkayastha, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using dried biomass of Diplaziumesculentum (retz.) sw. and studies of their photocatalytic activities and anticoagulative property on human blood, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2015, 212, 813-817 (Elsevier) (IF:2.74) Bappi Paul, Bishal Bhuyan, Debraj D Purkayastha, Siddhartha S Dhar and Bhisma K Patel, Hexamethonium bis(tribromide) (HMBTB) a recyclable and high bromine containing reagent, Tetrahedron Letters, 2015, 56, 5646-5650 (Elsevier) (IF:2.347) Bappi Paul, Bishal Bhuyan, Debraj Dhar Purkayastha, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Satyananda Behra, Facile synthesis of spinel CuCr2O4 nanoparticles and studies of their photocatalytic activity in degradation of some selected organic dyes, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2015, 648, 629-635 (Elsevier) (IF:3.014) Bappi Paul, Bishal Bhuyan, Debraj Dhar Purkayastha, Madhudeepa Dey and Siddhartha S Dhar, Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles using Pogestemon benghalensis (B) O. Ktz. leaf extract and studies of their photocatalytic activity in degradation of methylene blue, Materials Letters, 2015, 148, 37-40 (Elsevier) (IF: 2.437) Rupa Bani Dey, Bappi Paul, Siddhartha S Dhar, A Novel Metal- and Mineral-acid free Synthesis of Organic Ammonium Tribromides and Application of Ethylenephenanthrolium Bistribromide for Bromination of Active Methylene Group of 1, 3-Diketones and β-Ketoesters, Synthetic Communications, 2015, 45, 6, 724 (Taylor and Francis) (IF:1.065) Rupa R Dey, Bappi Paul, Siddhartha S Dhar and Sushmita Bhattacharjee, Novel Protocol for Synthesis of Organic Ammonium Tribromides and investigation of 1,2 Diperidinium Bistribromide-ethane in the Silylation of Alcohols and Thiols, Chemistry Letters, 2014, 43, 1545 (The Chemical Society of Japan) (IF:1.55) Rupa Rani Dey and Siddhartha S Dhar, Synthesis and Characterization of 2-Carboxyethyltriphenyl Phosphonium Tribromide and its Application as Catalyst in Silylation of Alcohols and Thiols under Solvent Free Condition, Synthetic Communications, 2014, 44, 2355 (Taylor and Francis) (IF:1.065) Madhudeepa Dey, Rupa Rani Dey & Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Sodium Hypochlorite Promoted Novel Synthesis of Organic Ammonium Tribromides and Application of Phenanthroline Hydrotribromide in Chemoselctive Oxidation of Organic Sulfides by Hydrogen Peroxide, Chemistry Letters, 2014, 43 (10), 631 The Chemical Society of Japan (IF:1.55) Rupa Rani Dey, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Ammonium Persulphate Promoted Synthesis of Polyethylene Glycol Entrapped Potassium Tribromide and Its Application in Acylation and Bromination of Some Selective Organic Compounds, Chinese Chemical Letters, 2013, 24 (10), 866 Elsevier) (IF: 1.947) Madhudeepa Dey, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar & Mukul Kalita, Novel Method of Synthesis of Quaternary Ammonium Tribromides and Investigation of Catalytic Role of Benzyltrimethylammonium Tribromide in Oxidation of Alcohols to Carbonyl Compounds, Synthetic Communications, 2013, 43, 1734 (Taylor & Francis) (IF:1.065) Madhudeepa Dey & Siddhartha S Dhar, Synthesis of Quaternary Ammonium Tribromides: A Novel Green Approach, Green Chemistry Letters & Reviews, 2012, 4, 639 (Taylor and Francis) (IF: 1.512) Madhudeepa Dey, Krishnajyoti Deb and Siddhartha S Dhar, VO(acac)2 catalyzed condensation of o-phenylenediamine with aromatic carboxylic acids/aldehydes under microwave radiation affording benzimidazoles, Chinese Chemical Letters, 2011, 22, 296 (Elsevier) (IF:1.947) M. K. Chaudhuri, S. K. Dehury, Siddhartha S Dhar and U. B. Sinha, The Economic Synthesis of Pyridinium Flourochrmate (VI), C5H5NH[CrO3F] (PFC) and Solvent-Free Oxidation of Organic Substrates with PFC, Synthetic Communications, 2004, 34, 4077 (Taylor and Francis) (IF:1.065) U. Bora, M. K. Chaudhuri, D. Dey and Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, Peroxo-Metal Mediated Environmentally Favourable Route to Brominating Agents and Protocols for Bromination of Organics, Pure and Applied Chemistry, 2001, 73, 93 (IUPAC) (IF:2.615) M. K. Chaudhuri, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar and N. Vijayashree, Molecular Complexes of Copper(I): Easy Access to CuF(PPh3)3.2ROH (R = Me or Et), Transition Metal Chemistry, 2000, 25, 559 (Springer) (IF:1.465) U. Bora, G. Bose, M. K. Chaudhuri, R. Gopinath, Siddhartha Sankar Dhar, A. T. Khan and B.K. Patel, Regioselective Bromination of Organic Substrates by Tetrabutylammonium Bromide Promoted by V2O5-H2O2: An Environmentally Favourable Synthetic Protocol, Organic Letters, 2000, 2, 247 (American Chemical Society) (IF:6.732) M. K. Chaudhuri, S. K. Dehury, Siddhartha S. Dhar, U. Bora, B. M. Chaudhary, M. Lakshmi Kantam, Process for the preparation of metal-acetylacetonates, US Patent No. US 7282573, October 16, 2007. M. K. Chaudhuri, U. Bora, S. K. Dehury, D. Dey, Siddhartha S. Dhar, W. Kharmawphlang, B. M. Choudhary, L. K. Mannepalli, Process for Preparing Quaternary Ammonium Tribromides, US Patent: No. US 7005548, February 28, 2006
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Alternate E-mail ID:	barmanpranjit@yahoo.co.in
Academic Qualifications
Qualifications Details :	B.Sc.– Chemistry, B.Borooah College, Guwahati -7, Under: Gauhati University; M.Sc.– Chemistry (Organic Chemistry), Gauhati University, 1997; Ph.D.– Chemistry (Synthetic Organic Chemistry), Gauhati University, 2004.
Currently Teaching Subject:	Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry.
Experience
Experience Description:	Associate Professor in NIT Silchar from 2018 to 2022. Assistant Professor in NIT Silchar from 2005 to 2018.. Lecturer in B. Borooah College, Guwahati from 2002 to 2005.
Area of Interest/Specialization :	Organic Chemistry.
Research Interests :	• Development of newer synthetic methodologies, • Regioselective C-S coupling, • Synthesis of O,N,S donor transition metal complexes, and their catalytic application in organic transformations. Most significant research: Dr. Barman has developed several synthetic greener methodologies for regioselective C-S coupling products with active methylenes, indoles, ketones etc. He also synthesized several reactive O,N,S-donor transition metal complexes and used them in organic transformations. Also catalytic multicomponent reactions towards heteroatom synthesis by Biginelli and Hantsch reactions are investigated. The theoretical studies on respective reactions are also investigated.
Administrative Interests :	Dean (SW) May, 2021 to till date; Associate Dean (SW) April 2020 to April, 2021; HOD, Chemistry: Feb 2014 to 2016; DEC Member: 2011 to till date; Ex Warden, Hostel-6: from 2010-2012.
Biographical Sketch :	M.Sc. from Gauhati University, Guwahati; Ph.D. from Gauhati University, Guwahati.
Awards/Achievements :	Awarded patent in “A Grid-Tied Solar Powered Pump”. UGC-CSIR: NET qualified: 2004; First with highest marks in OP-69, Under GU Academic college.
Ph.D. Scholars Guided:	Number of Ph.D. students presently working: 09; Number of Ph.D. students: 09 (Degree awarded): 1. Tirtha Bhattacharjee, 2. Prasanta Gogoi, 3. Mukul Kalita, 4. Anamika Khaskel, 5. Kuladip Sarma, 6. Namita Devi, 7. Rajjakfur Rahaman, 8. Sukanya Hazarika, 9. Subir Kr. Maiti; 01 (Thesis Submitted): 1. Priyam Nath Bhowmik
Projects:	1. "Sustainable Energy Systems for Achieving Novel Carbon Neutral Energy Communities “SUSTENANCE”", DST-European Union (EU) under Mission Innovation(MI), HORIZON 2020, July 2021 (Role- Co-PI, Grant Amount - 1504.4 Lakhs, Status: Ongoing) 2. Metal complexes of new chiral Schiff bases: Design, structure, elucidation, reactivity and synthetic applications, sponsored by DST-SERB, (Period: 2016-2019, Amount: 35,00,448/-, Status: Completed); 3. Studies of Co-operative Assistance to Nucleophilic Substitution reaction at Disulfide bridge, sponsored by AICTE, (Period: 2011-2014, Amount: 10,00,000/-, Status: Completed).
Book / Chapters Published:	1. “Nanocomposites of carbon nanotubes for electrochemical energy storage application’’ Pranjal Saikia, Pranjit Barman and Lakhya Jyoti Borthakur, Springer Nature. 2. Green Energy: Renewable Power Generation from Solar M. A. Asha Rani, M. Chakkarapani, and Pranjit Barman. Renewable Materials and Green Technology Products: Environmental and Safety Aspects, CRC Press, Taylor and Francies Group .Hard:ISBN: 9781771889278, E-Book ISBN: 9781003055471.
Publications
Journals (International):	Singh A, Gogoi HP, Barman P. Synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles by facile thermal decomposition of new Co (II), Ni (II), and Zn (II) Schiff base complexes-optical properties and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye. Inorganica Chimica Acta. 2022 Nov 17:121292. Gogoi HP, Singh A, Barman P, Choudhury D. A New Potential ONO Schiff-Base Ligand and its Cu (II), Zn (II) and Cd (II) Complexes: Synthesis, Structural Elucidation, Theoretical and Bioactivity Studies. Inorganic Chemistry Communications. 2022 Nov 8:110153. Deka J, Das H, Singh A, Barman P, Devi A, Bhattacharyya KG. Methylene blue removal using raw and modified biomass Plumeria alba (white frangipani) in batch mode: isotherm, kinetics, and thermodynamic studies. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 2023;195(1):1-9. Saikia P, Konwar M, Patar S, Mahanta B, Barman P, Borthakur LJ. Electrochemical performance of rGO/AFCNT composite and fabrication of supercapacitor electrode. Materials Today Communications. 2022 Dec 1;33:104657. Singh, A., Gogoi, H. P., Barman, P., Das, A., & Pandey, P. (2022). Tetracoordinated ONNO donor purine based Schiff base and its metal complexes: Synthesis, characterization, DNA binding, theoretical studies, and bioactivities. Applied Organometallic Chemistry, e6852. Singh, A., Gogoi, H. P., & Barman, P. (2022). Comparative study of palladium (II) complexes bearing tridentate ONS and NNS Schiff base ligands: Synthesis, characterization, DFT calculation, DNA binding, bioactivities, catalytic activity, and molecular docking. Polyhedron, 221, 115895. Jain, A., De, S., & Barman, P. (2022). Microwave-assisted synthesis and notable applications of Schiff-base and metal complexes: a comparative study. Research on Chemical Intermediates, 1-53. Singh, A., Gogoi, H. P., Barman, P., & Guha, A. K. (2022) Novel Thioether Schiff base Transition metal complexes: Design, Synthesis, Characterization, Molecular docking, Computational, Biological, and Catalytic Studies. Applied Organometallic Chemistry. De, S., Jain, A., & Barman, P. (2022). Recent Advances in the Catalytic Applications of Chiral Schiff‐Base Ligands and Metal Complexes in Asymmetric Organic Transformations. ChemistrySelect, 7(7), e202104334. Singh, A., Maiti, S. K., & Barman, P. (2021). Synthesis, characterization, and DNA binding study of ruthenium (II/III) complexes containing ONS donor Schiff base. Nucleosides, Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids, 40(10), 968-984. Bhowmik, P. N., Singh, A., Barman, P., & Ahmed, M. A. (2021). Layered Double Hydroxide for Carbon dioxide mitigation from Bitumen and formation of Carbonic acid: A Step toward Achieving Greener Pavements. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 1-14. Singh, A. and Barman, P.; Recent Advances in Schiff Base Ruthenium Metal Complexes: Synthesis and Applications. Topics in Current Chemistry, 2021, 379(29). Deka, J.; Singh, A.; Barman, P.; Das, H.; Bhattacharyya, G. K.; Plumeria alba (white frangipani) leaf powder as a biomass-based adsorbent for removal of methylene blue in water. Separation Science & Technology, 2021, 1(17). Das, H.; Deka, J.; Singh, A.; Barman, P.; Study of adsorption of copper, lead, and zinc in their various chemical forms from the sediments of the Brahmaputra river, Assam, India Environmental Quality Management, 2021. Khaskel A. and Barman, P.; Bis-4-hydroxycoumarin Synthesis: A Simple Laboratory Experiment for Undergraduate Students Journal of Chemical Education, 2021, 98(4), 1423-1428. Saikia, P.; Dutta, K., Guha, K. A., Dolui, S. K., Barman, P.; Borthakur, J. L.; High-performance aqueous electrolyte based supercapacitor of carboxylic acid functionalized carbon-nanotubes and graphene nano composite. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2021, 258(5), 123786. Bora, A.; Maiti, K. S.; Singh, A.; Barman, P.; Studies on the Effect of Remote Substituents on the DNA Binding Activity of Novel Chiral Schiff bases. Journal of Molecular Structure, 2021, 1234(12), 130179. Maiti, K. S.; Kalita, M.; Singh, A.; Deka, J.; Barman, P.; Investigation of DNA binding and bioactivities of thioethers containing Schiff base Copper(II), Cobalt(II) and Palladium(II) complexes: Synthesis, characterization, spectrochemical study, viscosity measurement. Polyhedron, 2020, 184, 114559. Maiti, K. S.; Barman, P.; Chandra, A, K.; Baidya, B.; Binuclear chiral Ni(II) complex of tridentate OON chiral Schiff base igand, 1-((E)-(((1S,2R)-2-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)imino)methyl)naphthalene-2-ol. Journal of Coordination Chemistry, 2020, 73(1), 67-86. Hazarika, S. and Barman, P.; Visible-Light Cercosporin Catalyzed Sulfenylation of Electron-Rich Compounds with Thiols under Transition-Metal-Free Conditions. Chemistry Select, 2020, 5(37), 11583-11589. Hazarika, S. and Barman, P.; Ultrasound Assisted Solvent/Metal Free Synthesis of 3-Sulfenylindoles Employing TBATB-Grafted MCM-48 as a suitable Heterogeneous Catalyst. ChemistrySelect, 2019, 4, 7082-7089. Bhowmik, P. N.; Barman, P.; Ahmed, M.A. Iron-polyphenol complex nanoparticles for removal of greenhouse gas emission from bitumen and formation of paraffins. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2019, 26, 26628–26635. Devi, N.; Hazarika, S.; Gogoi, P.; Barman, P.; A novel dual-nano assisted synthesis of symmetrical disulfides from aryl/alkyl halides. Synth. Commun, 2018, 48, 1927-1938. Rahaman, R.; Das, S.; Barman, P.Visible-light-induced regioselectivesulfenylation of imidazopyridines with thiols under transition metal-free conditions. Green Chem. 2018, 20, 141-147.DOI. 10.1039/C7GC02906C Devi, N.; Sarma, K.; Rahaman, R.; Barman, P.Synthesis of a new series of Ni(II), Cu(II), Co(II) and Pd(II) complexes with an ONS donor Schiff base: crystal structure, DFT study and catalytic investigation of palladium and nickel complexes towards deacylativesulfenylation of active methylenes and regioselective 3-sulfenylation of indoles via thiouronium salt formation. Dalton Trans. 2018, 47, 4583-4595. DOI. 10.1039/C7DT04635A Rahaman, R.; Barman, P.Iodine‐Catalyzed Mono‐and Disulfenylation of Indoles in PEG400 through a Facile Microwave‐Assisted Process. Eur. J. Org. Chem.2017,6327-6334. DOI. 10.1002/ejoc.201701293. Devi, N.;Rahaman, R.; Sarma, K.; Khan, T.; Barman, P. Towards the Iodine‐Catalyzed RegioselectiveSulfenylation of Unsymmetrical Ketones. Eur. J. Org. Chem.2017,1520-1525. DOI. 10.1002/ejoc.201601562. Devi, N.; Rahaman, R.; Sarma, K.; Barman, P.Regioselective Mono‐and Bis‐Sulfenylation of Active Methylene Compounds. Eur. J. Org. Chem.2016, 384-388. DOI. 10.1002/ejoc.201501148. Sarma, K.;Devi, N.; Sutradhar, D.; Sarma, B.; Chandra, A. K.; Barman, P.Synthesis of a novel six membered CNS palladacycle; TD-DFT study and catalytic activity towards microwave-assisted selective oxidation of terminal olefin to aldehyde. J. Organomet. Chem.2016, 822, 20-28. DOI. 10.1016/j.jorganchem.2016.08.006. Gogoi, P.; Hazarika, S.; Barman, P. Role of TBATB in nano indium oxide catalyzed C-S bond formation. Sci. Rep. 2015, 5, 13873. Rahaman, R.; Devi, N.; Bhagawati, J. R.; Barman, P.Microwave-assisted regioselectivesulfenylation of indoles under solvent-and metal-free conditions. RSC Adv.2016, 6, 18929-18935. DOI. 10.1039/C5RA26425A. Rahaman, R.;Devi, N.; Sarma, K.; Barman, P.Microwave-assisted synthesis of 3-sulfenylindoles by sulfonylhydrazides using organic ionic base-Brønsted acid. RSC Adv.2016, 6, 10873-10879. DOI. 10.1039/C5RA24851E. Rahaman, R.; Devi, N.; Barman, P.Metal free sulfenylation of active methylene compounds and indole: TBATB mediated synthesis. Tetrahedron Lett. 2015, 56, 4224-4227. DOI. 10.1016/j.tetlet.2015.05.062. Gogoi, P.; Paul, B.; Hazarika, S.; Barman, P.Gold nanoparticle catalyzed intramolecular C–S bond formation/C–H bond functionalization/cyclization cascades. RSC Adv. 2015, 5, 57433-57436. Gogoi, P.; Paul, B.; Hazarika, S.; Barman, P.Tetrabutylammoniumtribromide impregnated MCM-48 as a heterogeneous catalyst for selective oxidation of sulfides. RSC Adv. 2015, 5, 38044-38047. Hazarika, S.; Gogoi, P.; Barman, P.TBATB mediated debenzylative cross-coupling of aryl benzyl sulfides with electron rich compounds: synthesis of diaryl sulfides. RSC Adv. 2015, 5, 25765-25767. Sarma, K.;Devi, N.; Kalita, M.; Sarma, B.; Barman, P.Nickel (II), copper (II), cobalt (II), and palladium (II) complexes with a Schiff base: crystal structure, DFT study and copper complex catalyzed aerobic oxidation of alcohol to aldehyde. J. Coord. Chem.2015, 68, 3685-3700. DOI. 10.1080/00958972.2015.1075241. Rahaman, R.; Barman, P.A Sulfonylation Reaction: Direct Synthesis of 2-Sulfonylindoles from SulfonylHydrazides and Indoles. Synlett, 2017, 28, 684-690. DOI. 10.1055/s-0036-1588398. Kalita, M.; Bhattacharjee, T.; Gogoi, P.; Barman, P.; Kalita, R. D.; Sarma, B.; Karmakar, S. Synthesis, characterization, crystal structure and bioactivities of a new potential tridentate (ONS) Schiff base ligand N-[2-(benzylthio) phenyl] salicylaldimine and its Ni(II), Cu(II) and Co(II) complexes. Polyhedron, 2013, 60, 47-53. DOI. 10.1016/j.poly.2013.04.062. Kalita, M.; Gogoi, P.; Barman, P.; Sarma, B.; Buragohain, A. K.;Kalita, R. D. A new series of Ni (II), Cu (II), Co (II) and Pd (II) complexes with an ONS donor Schiff base: Synthesis, crystal structure, catalytic properties and bioactivities. Polyhedron, 2014, 74, 93-98.DOI. 10.1016/j.poly.2014.02.043. Kalita, M.; Gogoi, P.; Barman, P.; Sarma, B. Nickel (II), copper (II), and cobalt (II) complexes derived from a new unsymmetrical ONS donor Schiff base ligand: synthesis, characterization, crystal structure, and catalytic activities. J. Coord. Chem., 2014, 67, 2445-2454. Gogoi, P.; Kalita, M.; Bhattacharjee, T.; Barman, P. Copper–Schiff base complex catalyzed oxidation of sulfides with hydrogen peroxide. Tetrahedron Lett. 2014, 55, 1028-1030.DOI. 10.1016/j.tetlet.2013.12.073. Gogoi, P.; Hazarika, S.; Sarma, M. J.; Sarma, K.; Barman, P.Nickel–Schiff base complex catalyzed C–S cross-coupling of thiols with organic chlorides. Tetrahedron, 2014, 70, 7484-7489.DOI. 10.1016/j.tet.2014.08.020. Kalita, M.; Tamuli, K. J.; Barman, P.; Sarma, B.; Baruah, R.; Deka Boruah, H. P. Synthesis, crystal structure, bioactivities of Ni (II), Cu (II), Co (II) and Pd (II) complexes with unsymmetrical thioether donor Schiff base: Phosphine free Pd (II) complex catalyzed Suzuki reaction. Polyhedron, 2015, 97, 140-147. DOI. 10.1016/j.poly.2015.05.020. Khaskel, A.; Gogoi, P.; Barman, P.; Bandyopadhyay, B. Grindstone chemistry: a highly efficient and green method for synthesis of 3, 4-dihydropyrimidin-2-(1 H)-ones by l-tyrosine as an organocatalyst: a combined experimental and DFT study. RSC Adv.; 2014, 4, 35559-35567. DOI. 10.1039/C4RA05244G. Khaskel, A.; Barman, P. Benzyltrimethylammoniumfluoride Hydrate: An Efficient Catalyst for One-Pot Synthesis of Hantzsch 1,4-Dihydropyridines and Their Aromatization. Heteroatom Chem.2016, 27, 114-120. DOI. 10.1002/hc.21308. Khaskel, A.; Barman, P.;Jana, U. L-Tyrosine loaded nanoparticles: an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of dicoumarols and Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines. RSC Adv., 2015,5, 13366-13373. DOI. 10.1039/C4RA16627B. Bhattacharjee, T.; Kalita, M.; Chakravarty, D.; Barman, P.; Puranik, V. G. Synthesis, characterization and crystal structure determination of Palladacycles of para-substituted 2-thiobenzylazobenzenes. J. Coord. Chem. 2014, 67, 1702–1714. Gogoi, P.; Kalita, M.; Barman, P.An efficient protocol for the C-S cross-coupling of sulfenyl chloride with arylboronic acid using a palladium catalyst. Synlett, 2014, 25, 0866-0870 Gogoi, P.; Gogoi, S. R.; Kalita, M.; Barman,P. Silver Ion Mediated In Situ Synthesis of Mixed Diaryl Sulfides from Diaryl Disulfides. Synlett, 2013, 24, 873-877. Bhattacharjee, T.; Barman,P.;Thakuria, T.; Sarma, R.; Kalita, R. D.; Sarma, B. Antimicrobial Investigation and Structural Study of 4/- Methylazobenzene-2-sulfenyl Thiocyanate by X-Ray Diffraction, DFT, and Ab Initio HF Calculations. Heteroatom Chem. 2013, 24, 502-509. Ahmed, N.; Bhattacharjee, T.; Barman, P.;Bhattacharjee, S. K. One-Pot, Catalyst-Free, Facile, and Efficient Sulfenylation of Electron-Rich Substrates with a Mild Sulfenium Carrier Azobenzene-2-sulfenyl Bromide. Synthetic Commun. 2013, 43, 2663-2671. Bhattacharjee, T.; Gogoi, P.; Puranik, V. G.; Gawade, R. L.; Barman, P. 1-Benzoyl-3-[(2-benzylsulfanyl) phenyl]thiourea. ActaCrystallographica Section C. 2012, 0485-0487. Barman,P.;Bhattacharjee, S. K.; Bhattacharjee, T. One-Pot Oxidation of Alanine and Its Ethyl Ester with a Mild Oxidant 4/-Methylazobenzene-2-sulfenyl Bromide. Synth.Commun. 2011, 41, 2870-2875. Barman, P.;Bhattacharjee, T. Solvent free reduction of aromatic nitro compounds with alumina supported iron powder and acetic acid under microwave irradiation. Can. J. Chem. Eng. & Tech.2010, 1, 16-20. Barman, P.;Bhattacharjee, T.; Sarma, R. 1-Benzylsulfanyl-2-[(2-Chlorophenyl) diazenyl] benzene. ActaCrystallographica Sect. E, 2010, 66, 01943. Gogoi, P.; Gogoi, S. R.; Devi, N.; Barman, P.Aluminium Chloride–Catalyzed Synthesis of 4-Benzyl Cinnolines from Aryl Hydrazones. Synth. Commun. 2014, 44, 1142-1148. DOI. 10.1080/00397911.2013.853799. Karmakar, S.; Patowary, K.; Barman,P.;Hazarika, D.; Bhattacharjee, S. K. 4-Methylazobenzene-2-sulfenylcyanide. ActaCrystallographica Sect. E, Wiley-Blackwell, 2004, E60, 0179-180. Devi, N.; Hazarika, S.; Gogoi, P.; Barman, P.A novel dual-nano assisted synthesis of symmetrical disulfides from aryl/alkyl halides. Synth. Commun. (Accepted).
Journals (National):	Barman, P.;Bhattacharjee, T.Azobenzene-2-sulfenylthiocyanate: aqueous medium synthesis and sulfenylation of resorcinol tautomer. Journal of Science forum, 2011, vol-II, 41-45. Karmakar, S.; Talukdar, A.N.;Barman, P.;Bhattacharjee, S.K.Crystal and Molecular structure of 2- Chloroazobenzene-2-sulfenylbromide(C12H8BrClN2S). Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics, Vol. 39, June 2001, pp, 357-360. Barman, P.;Dasgupta, S.K.;Bhattacharjee, S.K.Synthesis of 1-thia -2,3-diazoniumbromide: A potential electrophilic bivalent sulfenylating reagent. The Journal of the Assam Science Society. Vol,41 No.3, 2000, pp. 218-225. Barman, P.;Dasgupta, S.K.;Bhattacharjee, S.K. Synthesis of symmetrical disulfide derivatives and their sulfenylation reaction with C-centered electron rich compound.
Conferences (International):	Sarma, K.;Barman, P.Synthesis of NS donor palladium complex- crystallographic study and catalytic application towards oxidation of sulfide to sulfoxide, International Conference on Recent Trends in Analytical Chemistry (ICORTAC-2015), Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Madras. Synthesis, characterization, crystal structure of a new copper Schiff base complex containing N, O donor set: Copper complex catalyzed oxidation and its bioactivities, An International Symposium in Recent Advances in Chemistry,North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, 2015. Barman, P.;Gogoi,P. Synthesis of Symmetrical disulfide derivatives and theirsulfenylation reaction with C-centred electron rich compound, 18th International Conference (Post ISCBC) Perspective and Challenges in Chemical and Biological Sciences, IASST Assam and ISCB Lucknow, India. Bhattacharjee, T.;Barman, P. Synthesis of substituted 2-(N-aryl) aminobenzothiazoles via an intra-molecular cyclization of corresponding symmetrical thioureas using newly synthesized tetrabutylammoniumtribromide (TBATB) as brominating agent, 14th International Conference of International academy of Physical Sciences (CONIAPS-XIV) on Physical Sciences Interface with Humanity,S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat-07, Gujarat, India. Bhattacharjee, T.;Barman, P.Synthesis of unsymmetrical thioethers and their oxidation by using hydrogen peroxide in different solvent systems, 14th International Conference of International academy of Physical Sciences (CONIAPS-XIV) on Physical Sciences Interface with Humanity, S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat-07, Gujarat, India. Bhattacharjee, T.; Barman, P.A novel method for the reduction of aromatic nitro compounds under microwave irradiation, Three Day International Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Research (ICFCR), December 29-31, 2008, Mangalore University, Karnataka, India. Barman, P. Bhattacharjee, S. K. Studies on thermal stability….. Sixth Asian Thermophysical Conference on solids and fluids, 2001, Department of Physics,Gauhati University, Guwahati, India. Devi, N.; Barman,P.Poster presented at ICSPPCB-2018 (International conference), held at Assam University, Silchar, India.
Conferences (National):	Kalita, M.;Barman: P.Synthesis, characterization and crystal structure of a palladium complex with ONS donor set and its catalytic activity towards Suzuki- Miyaura coupling, Frontiers in Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, 2014. Kalita, M.;Barman, P.Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization and XRD structure of a new Schiff base containing N, S donor set and its bioactivity analysis,New Approaches in Basic Sciences towards the Development of Engineering and Technology, Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati, Assam, India. Bhattacharjee, T.;Barman,P.A novel method for the preparation of electrophilic bivalent sulfur compounds and their reactions with electron rich compounds under microwave irradiation, National Seminar on Recent Progresses in Physical Sciences, Karimganj College, Assam. India. Bhattacharjee, T.;Barman,P.Azobenzene-2-sulfenyl thiocyanate: Aqueous medium synthesis and sulfenylation of resorcinol tautomer, Three Day National Seminar on Environmental Chemistry and Human Health,Department of Chemistry, Karimganj College, Karimganj-10, Assam, India. Poster presented at National symposium on Advances in Chemical Sciences, January, 2017, held at Assam University, Silchar, India. Poster presented at 20th CRSI-RSC National symposium in Chemistry, February, 2017, held at Gauhati University, Guwahati, India. Poster presented at Materials Research Society of India Symposium-2016 on Advanced Materials for Sustainable Applications organized by / IIT, Guwahati /Tezpur University, Tezpur, held at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat on February, 2016. Barman, P.;Bhattacharjee,S.K. Modification of…. National Symposium on Current Trends in Chemical Research,2009, Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, Guwahati, India. Barman, P.;Bhattacharjee,S.K.Oxidation of α-amino acids and their esters with a mild oxidant 4/-methylazobenzene-2-sulfenyl bromide,49th Annual Technical Session, 2004, Assam Science Society, Guwahati, India. Barman, P.;Bhattacharjee,S.K. Effect of remote substituents on the reactivity of azobenzene-2-sulfenyl bromide with polarizable nucleophile, 47th Annual Technical Session, 2002, Assam Science Society, ICMR Dibrugarh, India.

Alternate E-mail ID:	ranoruma[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]in
Date of Joining:	2007-07-23
Academic Qualifications
Qualifications Details :	M.Sc (Organic Chemistry)., M.Phil (Applied Chemistry) & Ph.D from ISM Dhanbad
Currently Teaching Subject:	Organic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Fuel andTechnology, Instrumental Techniques in Chemistry and Engineering Chemistry
Experience
Experience Duration:	14 YEARS
Experience Description:	23rd July 2007-till date, Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology Silchar (NITS), Silchar, Assam. (Approx. 14 years in teaching).
Area of Interest/Specialization :	Specialization- Organic Chemistry, Energy and Environment----Characterisation and Utilisation of solid waste materials, Studies on Coal and Coal Combustion Residues
Teaching Interests :	Environmental Chemistry , Fuel and Technology, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Renewable Energy
Research Interests :	1.Nano-Synthesis and Characterization, 2. Nano-structured materials from solid-waste for various potential applications (Photo-catalysis, Nano-electronics, Sensors etc.) 3. Efficiently convert industrial wastes into high value silica- based materials. 4. Renewable and non-Renewable energy 5. Potential Utilization of fly ashes.:Separation of value added materials (cenospheres, plerospheres, ferrospheres etc.), High tech applications of ferrospheres in micro electronics, cenospheres as fillers in paints and pigments etc. 6. Combustion related environmental issues 7. Cement Technology
Administrative Interests :	DPPC Secretary • Departmental Purchase Committee member, Dept. of Chemistry, NIT Silchar.
Biographical Sketch :	Born in Dhanbad (Jharkhand), Originally belongs to Murshidabad District of (W.B). Obtained M.Sc.(Chemistry) from Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag (secured 2nd position in Univ.) in1999 and M.Phil.(Applied Chemistry) from Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad (Topper) - 2001. Ph.D. from Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad in 2006.
Awards/Achievements :	1. Received CSIR- Research Associate: Awarded in 2007 2.Topper in M.Phil.(Applied Chemistry) from Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad - 2001. 3. Awarded one German Patent Titled- A SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING CITRUS SINENSIS PEEL ASH COATED MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLE CATALYST FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION
P.G. Scholars Guided:	1. Ovishek Debnath (2021) Topic: Synthesis of Mesoporous Silica from Fly-Ash 2. Tiyasa Dhar(2020} Topic: “Characterisation of Magnetic and Non-magnetic components of Fly ash and application of Surface activated nonmagnetic particles as filler in biodegradable poly (vinyl alcohol) composite films. 3. Sourav Sutradhar (2019) Title: Processing and Characterization of Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Components of Fly Ash for their Potential Application 4. Himangshu Sekher Hararika(2018), Topic:Synthesis and Characterisation of Mesoporous Silica from coal combustion residue 5.Indraneel Debnath (2018),Topic:Fabrication of Polyethylenimine- functionalized Coal Combustion residue for enhanced adsorbtion of cationic toxic dyes from water. 6.Rahul Hussain (2017) Surface modified of flyash and its application as a photocatalyst. 7.Gyandeep Pathok (2017) Ethoxy functionalized flyash (EFA): A highly efficient heterogeneous solid base catalyst for Aldol condensation reaction 8 Hemomta Borthakur (2017) HCl modified flyash (HMF): A highly efficient heterogeneous solid acid catalyst for esterification reaction. 9 Mahsina Mazumdar(2016) Study of Coal Combustion Residue from paper mill for potential utilization 10 Nurutpal Dutta(2016) Fly ash supported polyaniline (FAP):A Green and Efficient Solid Base Catalyst for knoevenagel condensation reaction. 11Monisha Boruah(2015) Characterization of Coal combustion residue from Nagaon Paper Mill for Potential Utilization. 12Gitarthi Sarmah(2015) Application of Coal Combustion Fly ash as a Catalyst for Organic Transformation. 13 Bishal Bhuyan (2014) Characterization of fly ash from Cachar Paper Mill for Potential Utilization.
Ph.D. Scholars Guided:	Guided: 03: 1.Nurul A. Mazumder (13-3-23-105), Awarded: Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Surface Modified Fly Ash and their Applications in Selective Organic Reactions and Photocatalytic Degradation 2. Firoza Sultana (13-3-23-103) Awarded : Title: Comparative Study of Coal Combustion Residues from Pulp and Paper Mills of Assam for their Potential Applications 3.Biswajit Changmai: (18-3-23-101) Submitted: Title: Synthesis, characterisation and application of selected heterogeneous catalysts in biofuel and chemical production
Projects:	AICTE RPS Project (2009-2012) worth Rs. 20 lacs. Titled: "Characterisation of flyash from paper mill for potential utiliusation"
Book / Chapters Published:	Books: 01, INTRODUCTION TO FLY ASH AND ITS PERSPECTIVE UTILISATION by Dr. Ruma Rano, Pub: Scholars' Press, Germany, ISBN 978-620-2-30438-2 Book Chapter: 02 1. Ruma Rano , “Characterization of Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Components From a Low Carbon Fly Ash: A Solid Air Pollutants” Source Title: Global Perspectives on Air Pollution Prevention and Control System Design Copyright: © 2019 \|Pages: 22 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7289-3.ch002 2. Ruma Rano and A Sarkar, “CHARACTERISATION OF HIGH CARBON ASH FROM CAPTIVE POWER PLANT FORPOTENTIAL UTILISATION” Mathematics and Computers in Science and Industry, ISBN:978-1-61804-247-7,PP 290-297
Publications
Journals (International):	Nurul Alam Majumder and Ruma Rano, "Amino Functionalized Coal Flyash: A Green and Efficient Heterogeneous Solid Base Catalyst for Knoevenagel Condensation Reaction," IJERT, 2022, Vol 10 (7) Nurul Alam Majumdar and Ruma Rano, "Preparation of Flyash-Ag2O Nanoaggregates as highly capable photo-catalyst for malachite green die degradation under solar irrediation", Mateirals Today Proceedings, 2022, Elsevier (Article in Press) Biswajit Changmai, Ruma Rano, Chhangete Vanlalveni, Lalthazualal Rokhum A noval Cittrus sinensis peelash coated magnetic nanoparticles asan easilyrecoverable solid catalyst for biodiesel production, Fuel 286(2021) 119447. Biswajit Changmai, Ruma Rano, Samuel Rokhum, A magnetically separable acid-functionalized nanocatalyst for bio-disel production. Fuel305( 1 december)2021https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121576 Firoza Sultana and Ruma Rano, Comparative study of coal combustion residues from pulp and paper mills of Assam, , Energy sources Part A, Vol. 39(16), pp1799-1806 , 2017 Firoza Sultana and Ruma Rano, Coal combustion residues from pulp and paper mills for potential applications, Energy sources Part A, Vol. 38(23), pp 3440-3446 , 2016 N.A. Mazumder, R. Rano, Synthesis and characterization of fly ash modified copper oxide (FA/CuO) for photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange dye, Materials Today: Proceedings Volume 5, Issue 1, Part 2, 2018, Pages 2281-2286 A green and efficient solid acid catalyst over coal combustion fly ash for Fischer esterification reaction” Nurul A. Mazumder, Ruma Rano, Gitarthi Sarmah, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry , vol.32, PP 211-217, 2015. “An Efficient Solid Base Catalyst from Coal Combustion Flyash for Green Synthesis of dibenzylideneacetone” Nurul Alam Mazumder, Ruma Rano, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Vol. 29, PP 359-365, 2015 “Particle Size Distribution Profile of some Indian Flyash- A Comparative Study to assess their possible uses ”, -A. Sarkar, Ruma Rano, K.K. Mishra and I.N. Sinha, Fuel Processing Technology 86 (2005) pp 1221-1238 “A Comprehensive Characteristics of of Fly ash from a Thermal Power Plant in Eastern India”, -A. Sarkar, Ruma Rano, G. Udaybhanu and A.K. Basu, Fuel Processing Technology 87 (2006) pp 259-277. “Ferrospheres: the Novel Value Added Materials from Fly ash, A.Sarkar, R. Rano and G. Udaybhanu , Journal of Indian School of Mines, Vol. II, No. 2 (2007) 33-42 “Water Holding Capacities of Fly ashes: Effect of Size Fractionation”, A.Sarkar, Ruma Rano, Energy sources Part A, Taylor & Francis 29: 471-482, 2007. “Comprehensive Characterisation of Cenospheres Collected from Ash- pond of a Super Thermal Power Plant in India”, A. Sarkar, R. Rano, K.K. Mishra and Avik Mazumder Energy Sources, Part A, Taylor & Francis 30; 271-283, 2008 “Characterisation of High Carbon Ash from Thermal Power Station using Pulverised Fuel Combustor” A. Sarkar, R. Rano, A. Kumar, Energy Sources, Part A, vol. 32, pp 607 -619, 2010.
Journals (National):	(4) “An Empirical Correlation between Carbon Content and Particle Characteristics of Flyash”– A. Sarkar, R. Rano, S. Bhattacharya, N.C. Karmakar and I.N. Sinha , Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 21, No.5, May, 2001, pp 392-397. (3) “Studies on Characterisation of Fly ash and Its Settling Behaviour vis- à- vis Sand”,- A. Sarkar, Ruma Rano and N.C. Karmakar, Journal of Environmental Studies and Policy, TERI, Dec. 2001, Vol.4, No.2, pp 95- 109. “Morphological Assessment of Size Fractionated Flyash of Cement Plant Boiler”- A. Sarkar,Ruma Rano, S. Bhattacharya and A.K. Basu, Journal of Environmental Studies and Policy, TERI, June 2003, Vol.6, No.1, pp 61-70. (1) “Characterisation of Flyash from Farakka Super Thermal Power Station”, - Ruma Rano and A. Sarkar, Journal of the Institute of Public Health Engineers, India, March 2004, pp 373-382.
Conferences (International):	Firoza Sultana, Ruma Rano ,Water Holding Capacities of High carbon ash from Paper Mills, International Conference on Waste Management,22-24 Feb’18 Recycle-2018, IIT Guwahati. R. Rano, N. A. Mazumder, F. Sultana,Synthesis and Characterization of Fly Ash-Ag2O Nanoaggregates Photocatalyst for Degradation of Malachite Green Dye, 4th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICNSNT) , 14-15th Dec’2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka “Physico-Chemical Characterization of Different Size Fractions of Fly ash – A Case Study”, -A. Sarkar, Ruma Rano, N.C. Karmakar, S.Bhattacharya and I.N. Sinha. Geo- environmental Reclamation (International Symposium, Nagpur), 20-22 Nov., 2000 pp 321-325. “Effect of Particle Characteristics on the Settling Time of Fly ash Slurry”, - A . Sarkar, R. Rano, N.C. Karmakar, S. Bhattacharya, First Asian Particle Technology Symposium (ATP 2000), Bangkok, Thailand, 13-15 Dec., 2000 “Assessment of Fly ash for use in High Performance Concrete”, - A. Sarkar and Ruma Rano; Eighth NCB International Seminar on Cement and Building Materials, 18-21, Nov. 2003, New Delhi, India, pp X (54-63). “Processing and Physico-Chemical Characterisation of Cenospheres collected from Ash-pond of a Super Thermal Power Plant” - A. Sarkar and Ruma Rano , International Seminar on Mineral Processing Technology MPT-2005, 6-8 th Jan.2005. “Database of Morphological Features of Fly Ash – A tool for Effective Utilisation”, A. Sarkar and Ruma Rano , International Congress on Fly Ash Utilisation,4-7 th Dec.2005, FAUP,TIFAC,DST,New Delhi, ppX(7.1-7.11) “Processing and Characterisation of Ferrospheres for Potential Application in Admixture for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding”- Ruma Rano & A. Sarkar, 10th NCB International Seminar on Cement and Building Materials. 27-30 Nov. 2007, New Delhi, India, Vol.VII , pp 480 -498. Coal combustion residues from pulp and paper mill and its potential utilization. Firoza Sultana, Ruma Rano. International Conference on Waste Management, Recycle-2016. IIT Guwahati. A highly efficient solid base catalyst derived from waste fly ash, N.A. Mazumder, R. Rano, International Conference on Waste Management (RECYCLE 2016), held on April 1-2, 2016 at IIT Guwahati. Synthesis and characterization of fly ash modified copper oxide (FA/CuO) photocatalyst for degradation of methyl orange dye under direct sunlight, N.A. Mazumder, R. Rano, 2nd International Conference on Material Science (ICMS-2017), held on February 16-18, 2017 at Tripura University, Tripura, India Importance of FE-SEM, FT-IR, XRD and BET surface area analysis to characterize various heterogeneous catalysts derived from coal fly ash, N.A. Mazumder, R. Rano, International Conference on Sophisticated Instruments in Modern Research (ICSIMR 2017), held on June 30 - July 1, 2017 at IIT Guwahati “Characterisation of High Carbon Ash from Pulp and Paper mill for Potential Utilasation” Ruma Rano, Firoza Sultana, Bishal Bhuyan, Nurul Alam Mazumder, International Conference on Waste Management and Environmental Engineering ICWMEE 2014, Bangkok, Thailand, Dec 18-19, 2014
Conferences (National):	Comparative study of coal combustion residues from pulp and paper mills of assam for potential utilization. Firoza Sultana, Ruma Rano. National Symposium on Advances in Chemical Sciences,2017. Assam University Silchar N.A. Mazumder, R. Rano, Surface modification of fly ash and its application as a photocatalyst (NCCP-2017), held on March 20-21, 2017 at Assam University, Silchar. N.A. Mazumder, R. Rano, Fischer estrerification reaction over green and efficen solid acid catalyst synthesized from fly ash, 20th CRSI National Symposium in Chemistry held on February 3-5, 2017 at Gauhati University, Guwahati, India. N.A. Mazumder, R. Rano, Facile Synthesis of fly ash supported ZnO-TiO2 for photocatalytic degradation of eosin B dye, National Symposium on Advances in Chemical Sciences (NSACS-2017), held on January 11-12, 2017 at Assam University Silchar, India N.A. Mazumder, R. Rano, Synthesis of a green and highly efficient solid base catalyst from waste coal fly ash for Knoevenagel condensation reaction, National Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Sciences (FICS 2016), held on December 8-10, 2016 at IIT Guwahati. N.A. Mazumder, R. Rano, A highly efficient solid acid catalyst derived from coal fly ash, National Conference on Recent Development & Applications in Chemical Sciences (RDACS-2016), held on May 20-21, 2016 at NIT Agartala N.A. Mazumder, R. Rano, Investigation on Fly Ash from Super Thermal Power Plant in India Using XRF, XRD, SEM-EDS and FT-IR Spectroscopy, National Conference on Current Perspectives on Research on Chemical Sciences (CPRCS-2015), held on March 25-26, 2015 at Assam University, Silchar. “Morphological Characteristics of Ferrospheres extracted from Some Indian Flyash”, Ruma Rano and A.Sarkar, National Conference on Frontier Areas in Geological and Technological Aspects of Fossil Fuel and Mineral Resources, 2-4th Nov. 2006, I.S.M, Dhanbad, pp 329-333. “High Carbon Fly ash from Stoker Fired Combustor - Potential Acoustic Material”, A. Sarkar and Ruma Rano, National Conference on Emerging Areas in Applied Physics, Feb21-23, 2004, I.S.M, Dhanbad. “Estimation of Morphological Changes of Fly ash Particles on Burning at an Elevated Temperature Using Scanning Electron Microscopy”, - Ruma Rano and A. Sarkar ‘National Seminar on Instrumental Techniques in Chemical Analysis’, Sep 15-16,2001, I.S.M, Dhanbad.

Alternate E-mail ID:	baban[dot]shambharkar[at]gmail[dot]com, baban@che.nits.ac.in
Date of Joining:	2013-01-07
Academic Qualifications
Qualifications Details :	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Currently Teaching Subject:	Inorganic Chemistry, Photochemistry, Nanochemistry.
Experience
Experience Description:	Project Trainee, Central Fuel Research Institute (CFRI), Nagpur (Nov 2003 - Nov 2004), Project Research Fellow, Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur (March 2005 - Aug 2006), Assistant Professor, Priyadarshini College of Engineering & Technology, Nagpur (Oct 2011 - March 2012), Assistant Assay Superintendent, India Government Mint, Mumbai (Oct 2012 - Dec 2012); Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Silchar-788010, Assam, India: 07 Jan 2013- till date.
Area of Interest/Specialization :	Inorganic Chemistry.
Teaching Interests :	Inorganic Chemistry, Nanochemistry, Corrosion.
Research Interests :	Nanomaterial synthesis, Nanocomposites, Conducting polymers. Photovoltaics, photocatalysis
Biographical Sketch :	M. Sc, (Nagpur University, India, 2002); Ph. D (Visvesvaraya National Institute Technology Nagpur, Dec 2011).
Ph.D. Scholars Guided:	Thesis submitted:1
Publications
Journals (International):	Fabrication and characterization of BiOBr-SnWO4 heterojunction nanocomposites with boosted photodegradation capability AP Chowdhury, BH Shambharkar Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, 100040 (2020) Synthesis and photocatalytic properties of sunlight‐responsive BiOBr–CoWO4 heterostructured nanocomposites. Arpita Paul Chowdhury, Baban H Shambharkar, Applied Organometallic Chemistry 2020 Synthesis and characterization of BiOCl-CoWO4 nanocomposites with improved photocatalytic activity. Arpita Paul Chowdhury, Baban H Shambharkar INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY 2019 https://doi.org/10.1111/ijac.13366 BiOCl-Ag8SnS6 heterostructure: Facile preparation and photocatalytic applications BH Shambharkar, AP Chowdhury - Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2018, 6, 2085-2094 Synthesis and characterization of BiOCl–Cu2ZnSnS 4 heterostructure with enhanced photocatalytic activity AP Chowdhury, BH Shambharkar - Appl Water Sci., 2018, 8, 202 BiOBr‐Ag8SnS6 heterostructured nanocomposite photocatalysts: Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic application AP Chowdhury, BH Shambharkar - Asia‐Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering,(2018) https://doi.org/10.1002/apj.2182 Ethylene glycol mediated synthesis of Ag8SnS6 nanoparticles and their exploitation in the degradation of eosin yellow and brilliant green, B. H. Shambharkar, Arpita Paul Chowdhury, RSC Adv. 6, 2016, 10513-10519 Ethylene glycol mediated synthesis of SnS Quantum dots and their application towards degradation of eosin yellow and brilliant green dyes under sunlight irradiation, B.H. Shambharkar, Arpita Paul Chowdhury Sachin G. Ghugal, Suresh S. Umare, Ashok G. Shende, RSC. Adv. 6, 2016, 108290-108297 Synthesis and characterization of polyaniline-Mn3O4 nanocomposite: Electrical conductivity and magnetic studies. B. H. Shambharkar, S. S. Umare, R. C. Rathod. Trans. Indian Inst. Met. (2014) DOI 10.1007/s12666-014-0405-8. Production and characterization of PANI-TiO2 nanocomposites: Anticorrosive application on 316LN SS. R. C. Rathod, S. S. Umare, V. K. Didolkar, B. H. Shambharkar, A. P. Patil, Trans. Indian Inst. Met. 66 (2013) 97-104. Synthesis, characterization and corrosion inhibition study of Polyaniline-α-Fe2O3 nanocomposite. S.S. Umare, B. H. Shambharkar, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 127 (2013) 3349-3355. Synthesis of processable polyaniline and its anticorrosion performance on 316LN stainless steel. R. C. Rathod, V. K. Didolkar, S. S. Umare, B. H. Shambharkar, Trans. Indian Inst. Met. 64(4-5) (2011) 431-438. Synthesis and characterization of polyaniline-NiO nanocomposite. B. H. Shambharkar, S. S. Umare. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 122 (2011) 1905-1912. Production and characterization of polyaniline-Co3O4 nanocomposite as a cathode of zinc-polyaniline battery. B. H. Shambharkar, S. S. Umare. Mat. Sci. Eng.B 175 (2010) 120-128. Synthesis and characterization of polyaniline-Fe3O4 nanocomposite: Electrical conductivity, magnetic, electrochemical studies. S. S. Umare, B. H. Shambharkar, R. S. Ningthoujam, Synth. Met. 160 (2010) 1815 -1821.
Journals (National):	Synthesis, characterization of polyaniline-α-MnO2 nanocomposite. S.S.Umare, B.H. Shambharkar. J. Sci. Tech. Res. 2(1) (2012) 24-31.
Conferences (International):
Conferences (National):

Alternate E-mail ID:	nsmoyon@che.nits.ac.in
Date of Joining:	2013-09-09
Academic Qualifications
Qualifications Details :	B.Sc.: St. Anthony's College, N.E.H.U., Shillong (2004). M.Sc.: North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong (2007). Ph.D.: North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong (2011).
Currently Teaching Subject:	Engineering Chemistry(CH-1101), Physical Chemistry(CH-503), Environmental Chemistry and Engineering(CH-507), Physical Methods in Chemistry(CH-513), Chemical Engineering Principles(CH-609)
Experience
Experience Description:	Research associate under CSIR - project, NEHU, Shillong(2012-2013); Assistant Professor at NIT Silchar since September, 2013 till date.
Area of Interest/Specialization :	Physical Chemistry
Research Interests :	Studying the photophysical and photochemical processes of organic fluorophores in homogeneous and heterogeneous environments using fluorescence spectroscopy; Protein-ligand interaction.
Awards/Achievements :	Qualified CSIR-UGC NET (2011)
Ph.D. Scholars Guided:	1(ongoing)
Projects:	1. SERB-ECRA project (33.09 Lakhs) - ongoing (2017-2020)
Book / Chapters Published:	N. S. Moyon, I.R. Singh, M.A. Rohman, P. Baruah, V.K. Sonu, S. Mitra, 'Application of luminol as solvatochromic probe and fluorescent biomarker for heterogeneous media', In: Advances in Chemistry Research, VOL. 54, Nova Science Publisher, Inc., New York (2019) pp. 177-245.
Publications
Journals (International):	“Caffeine and sulfadiazine interact differently with human serum albumin: A combined fluorescence and molecular docking study”, M. M. Islam, V. K. Sonu, P. M. Gashnga, N. S. Moyon, S. Mitra, Spectrochim. Acta A Mol. Biomol. Spectrosc. 152, 2016, 23-33. "Interaction of Sulfadiazine with Model Water Soluble Proteins: A Combined Fluorescence Spectroscopic and Molecular Modeling Approach", M. M. Islam, N. S. Moyon, P.M. Gashnga, S. Mitra, J. Fluoresc., 24, 2014, 579. "Fluorescence Studies on the Photophysical Properties and Encapsulation Behavior of Acetaminophen in Different Environments", N. Shaemningwar Moyon, T. Sanjoy Singh, Sivaprasad Mitra, Biophys. Chem. 138, 55 (2008). "Effect of Solvent Hydrogen Bonding on the Photophysical Properties of Intramolecular Charge Transfer probe trans-ethyl p-(dimethylamino) cinnamate and its Derivatives", T. Sanjoy Singh, N. Shaemningwar Moyon, Sivaprasad Mitra, Spectrochimica. Acta Part A. Mol. and Biomol. Spectry. 73, 630 (2009). "Effect of Solvent Hydrogen Bonding on Excited-State Properties of Luminol: A Combined Fluorescence and DFT Study", N. Shaemningwar Moyon, Asit Kumar Chandra, Sivaprasad Mitra, J. Phys. Chem. A 114, 60 (2010). "On the interaction of luminol with human serum albumin: Nature and thermodynamics of ligand binding", N. Shaemningwar Moyon, Sivaprasad Mitra, Chem. Phys. Letts. 498, 178 (2010). "Fluorescence Solvatochromism in Lumichrome and Excited State Tautomerization: A Combined Experimental and DFT Study", N. Shaemningwar Moyon, Sivaprasad Mitra, J. Phys. Chem. A 115, 2456 (2011). "Luminol fluorescence quenching in bio-mimicking environments: Sequestration of fluorophore in hydrophobic domain", N. Shaemningwar Moyon, Sivaprasad Mitra, J. Phys. Chem. B 115, 10163 (2011). "Fluorescence modulation and associative behavior of lumazine in hydrophobic domain of micelles and bovine serum albumin", N. Shaemningwar Moyon, Mullah Muhaiminul Islam, Smritakshi Phukan, Sivaprasad Mitra, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology 121, 37 (2013). "Specific solvent effect on lumazine photophysics: A combined fluorescence and intrinsic reaction coordinate analysis", N. Shaemningwar Moyon, Pynsakhiat Miki Gashnga, Smritakshi Phukan, Sivaprasad Mitra, Chemical Physics 421, 22 (2013).
Journals (National):
Conferences (International):	"A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study on the Photochemistry of Alloxazines", N. S. Moyon, S. Mitra , proceedings of 3rd Asia Pacific Symposium on Radiation Chemistry (APSRC-2010) & DAE-BRNS 10thBiennial Trombay Symposium on Radiation& Photochemistry (TSRP-2010) at Lonavala, Maharastra, September 14 - 17, 2010.
Conferences (National):	One week course on "Statistical mechanics and simulations" held on March 21 - 28, 2011, at the Department of Chemistry, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya. National workshop on Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS-2010) November 8 - 13, 2010 at North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya. "Specific Solvent Effect on the Excited State Properties of Luminol: A Combined Fluorescence and DFT Study", N. S. Moyon, S. Mitra , proceedings of National Symposium on Recent Developments and Trends in Computational Chemistry (RDTCC - 2010) at Department of Chemistry, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, March 12 - 13, 2010. "A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study on the Photochemistry of Lumazine", N. S. Moyon, S. Mitra, proceedings of National Symposium on Radiation and Photochemistry (NSRP) at Department of Chemistry, NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya, March 20 - 22, 2013.

Alternate Contact No.:	+91-7064817870
Alternate E-mail ID:	b.chem06[at]gmail[dot]com
Date of Joining:	2018-07-23
URL of Web Profile:	https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=sjtnGdAAAAAJ
Academic Qualifications
Qualifications Details :	Ph. D., M. Sc.
Currently Teaching Subject:	Engineering Chemistry (CH-101), Inorganic Chemistry (CH-612), Synthetic methods in organic and inorganic chemistry
Experience
Experience Duration:	8 Years 3 months
Experience Description:	1. Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology Silchar (July 2018- till date); 2. Assistant Professor, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology Burla (July 2014-July 2018); 3. Post-doctoral Researcher, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland (2012-2014).
Area of Interest/Specialization :	Inorganic Chemistry.
Teaching Interests :	Coordination Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry
Research Interests :	Development of Chemosensors, crystal engineering based on weak interactions, soft material.
Biographical Sketch :	B. Sc. in Chemistry (Hons), University of Calcutta (2006); M. Sc. (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (2008); Ph. D. (Chemistry), Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Germany (Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Sabine Schlecht) (2011); Postdoc (Chemistry), University of Jyvaskyla, Finland (Supervisor: Prof. Kari Rissanen (2012-2014).
Awards/Achievements :	1. Post-doctoral fellowship from Academy of Finland (2012-2014); 2. DFG Fellowship for the PhD program (2009-2011); 3. Short-term Scholarship from Dahlem Research School, Berlin, Germany (2008-2009); 4. CSIR-NET in Chemical Sciences (Chemistry) (2008); 5. Recipient of Merit-Cum-Means scholarship (2006-2007) (IIT-Kanpur); 6. Secured 6th rank in JAM (2006).
P.G. Scholars Guided:	1. Abhinav Jain, ''Terpyridine Based Fluorescent Chemosensor for Detection of Biologically Important Zinc Ion''
Ph.D. Scholars Guided:	3 (ongoing)
Publications
Journals (International):	S. Behera, Pragyan P. Dash, Ajit K. Bishoyi, K. Dash, P. Mohanty, Chita R. Sahoo, Rabindra N. Padhy, M. Mishra, B. N. Ghosh, H. Sahoo & B. R. Jali, Protein interactions, molecular docking, antimicrobial and antifungal studies of terpyridine ligands, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2022.2161012 D. Das, P. Sarkar, A. H. Udaya Kumar, S. Sutradhar, M. Kotakonda, N. K. Lokanath, B. N. Ghosh,* Nanomolar pyrophosphate detection in water using a zinc-terpyridine receptor and its applications in antiproliferative and antioxidant activity, Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, A: Chemistry, 2023, 441, 114726. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.114726. Impact factor: 5.141. S. Sutradhar, S. Basak, D. Das, B. N. Ghosh, Hydrogelation behaviour of methoxy terpyridine ligand induced by transition metal ions, Polyhedron, 2023, 236, 116344. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poly.2023.116344. Impact factor: 2.975. S. Sutradhar, D. Das, P. Sarkar and B. N. Ghosh, Synthesis, structure, and solution behavior of trimethylplatinum(IV) iodide complexes of 3-chloropyridine, Polyhedron, 2023, 229, 116201. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poly.2022.116201. Impact factor: 2.975 D. Das, S. Sutradhar, R. M. Gomila, K. Rissanen, A. Frontera and B. N. Ghosh, Synthesis, structure and application of a simple cadmium(II)-terpyridine complex as sensor material for selective detection of pyrophosphate anion, J. Mol. Struct., 2023, 1273, 134269. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134269. Impact Factor 3.841. D. Das, R. M. Gomila, P. Sarkar, S. Sutradhar, A. Frontera, and B. N. Ghosh, Novel Zn-dppy Based Receptor for Selective Sensing of Pyrophosphate Anion in Aqueous Acetonitrile Medium, Polyhedron, 2022, 223, 115959. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poly.2022.115959. Impact Factor 2.975. S. Sutradhar, D. Das and B. N. Ghosh, Copper(II) and Cadmium(II) triggered hydrogelation of a simple trimethoxy terpyridine ligand, J. Mol. Struct., 2022, 1265, 133442. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133442. Impact Factor 3.841. D. Das, S. Sutradhar, A. Singh and B. N. Ghosh, Zinc-Terpyridine Based Chemosensor for Detection of Pyrophosphate Anion in Aqueous Medium, Z. Anorg. Allg. Chem., 2021, 647, 1234-1238. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/zaac.202100054 D. Das, S. Sutradhar, K. Rissanen and B. N. Ghosh, Synthesis and structure of trimethylplatinum(IV) iodide complex of 4´-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2,2´:6´,2´´-terpyridine ligand and its halogen bonding property, Z. Anorg. Allg. Chem., 2020, 646, 301-306. DOI: 10.1002/zaac.201900201. B. N. Ghosh, R. Puttreddy and K. Rissanen, Synthesis and structural characterization of new transition metal complexes of highly luminescent Amino-Terpyridine Ligand, Polyhedron, 2020, 177, 114304 (Impact factor: 2.284) B. N. Ghosh, Synthesis and structure of new trimethylplatinum(IV) complexes of 2,2’-bipyridine ligands, Z. Anorg. Allg. Chem., 2019, 645, 1085-1091. DOI: 10.1002/zaac.201900176. Impact factor: 1.337 A. K. Purohit, B. N. Ghosh and P. K. Kar, ‘‘Selective detection of pyrophosphate anion by a simple Cd(II) based terpyridine complex’’, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2018, 188, 547-550 (Impact Factor 2.880). B. N. Ghosh,* S. Schlecht, A. Bauzá and A. Frontera, ‘‘Mononuclear and dinuclear trimethylplatinum(IV) iodide complexes of 3-substituted pyridines’’, New Journal of Chemistry, 2017, 41, 3498-3507 (Impact Factor 3.201). B. N. Ghosh, M. Lahtinen, E. Kalenius, P. Mal and K. Rissanen, ‘‘2,2´:6´,2´´-Terpyridine trimethylplatinum(IV) iodide complexes as bi-functional halogen bond acceptors’’, Crystal Growth & Design, 2016, 16, 2527-2534 (Impact Factor 3.972). B. K. Shaw, M. Das, A. Bhattacharyya, B. N. Ghosh, S. Roy, P. Mandal, K. Rissanen, S. Chattopadhyay and S. K. Saha, ‘‘Field-induced Ferromagnetism due to Magnetostriction in 1-D helical chain’’, RSC Advances, 2016, 6, 22980-22988 (Impact Factor 2.936). A. Bhattacharyya., B. N. Ghosh, K. Rissanen and S. Chattopadhyay, ‘‘Synthesis, characterization and self-assembly of three dicyanamide bridged polynuclear copper(II) complexes with N2O donor tridentate Schiff bases as blocking ligands’’, Polyhedron 2016, 117, 138-147 (Impact Factor 2.067). S. Jana, A. Bhattacharyyaa, B. N. Ghosh, K. Rissanen, S. Herrero, R. Jiménez-Aparicio and S. Chattopadhyay, ‘‘Synthesis, characterization and magnetic study of two new octahedral iron(III) complexes with pendant zwitterionic Schiff bases’’, Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2016, 453, 715-723 (Impact Factor 2.264). B. N. Ghosh* and S. Schlecht, ‘‘Exchange of pyridine and bipyridine ligands in Trimethylplatinum(IV) iodide complexes: Substituent and solvent effects’’, RSC Advances, 2015, 5, 101900-101909 (Impact Factor 2.936). B. N. Ghosh,* D. Lentz and S. Schlecht, ‘‘Substituent effects in solution speciation of the mononuclear and dinuclear trimethylplatinum(IV) iodide complexes of pyridines’’, New Journal of Chemistry, 2015, 39, 3536-3542 (Impact Factor 3.201). B. N. Ghosh, F. Topić, P. K. Sahoo, P. Mal, J. Linnera, E. Kalenius, H. M. Tuononen and K. Rissanen, ‘‘Synthesis, structure and photophysical properties of highly luminescent terpyridine-diphenylacetylene hybrid fluorophore and its metal complexes’’, Dalton Transactions, 2015, 44, 254-267 (Impact Factor 4.052). A. Bhattacharyya, B. N. Ghosh, S. Herrero, K. Rissanen, R. Jiménez-Aparicio and S. Chattopadhyay, ‘‘Formation of a novel ferromagnetic end-to-end cyanate bridged homochiral helical copper(II) Schiff base complex via spontaneous symmetry breaking’’, Dalton Transactions, 2015,44, 493-497 (Impact Factor 4.052). M. Das, B. N. Ghosh, A. Bauzá, K. Rissanen, Antonio. Frontera and S. Chattopadhyay, ‘‘Observation of novel oxygen•••oxygen interaction in supramolecular assembly of cobalt(III) Schiff base complexes: A combined experimental and computational study’’, RSC Advances, 2015, 5, 73028-73039 (Impact Factor 2.936). M. Das, B. K. Shaw, B. N. Ghosh, K. Rissanen, S. K. Saha and S. Chattopadhyay, ‘‘Unusual magnetic response in π-stacked 66-dia net structure of [4+2] copper(II) cubane’’, RSC Advances, 2015, 5, 46869 - 46872 (Impact Factor 2.936). M. Das, B. K. Shaw, B. N. Ghosh, K. Rissanen, S. K. Saha and S. Chattopadhyay, ‘‘Asymmetric bis-(μ1,1-azido) bridged dinuclear copper(II) complex with N2O donor Schiff base: Synthesis, structure and magnetic study’’, Journal of Coordination Chemistry, 2015, 68, 1361-1373 (Impact Factor 1.703). M. Das, K. Harms, B. N. Ghosh, K. Rissanen and S. Chattopadhyay, ‘‘Bis(μ-tetrazolato-NN′) bridged dinuclear nickel(II) Schiff base complexes: Tandem synthesis, structure and self- assembly’’, Polyhedron, 2015, 87, 286-292 (Impact Factor 2.067). B. N. Ghosh,‡ S. Bhowmik,‡ P. Mal and K. Rissanen, ‘‘A highly selective, Hg2+ triggered hydrogelation: modulation of morphology by chemical stimuli’’, Chemical Communications, 2014, 50, 734-736 (‡equal contribution) (Impact Factor 6.164). S. Bhowmik,‡ B. N. Ghosh,‡ V. Marjomäki and K. Rissanen, ‘‘Nanomolar pyrophosphate detection in water and in a self-assembled hydrogel of a simple terpyridine-Zn2+ complex’’, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2014, 136, 5543−5546 (‡These authors contributed equally to this work). This article published as Cover article, Spotlighted in same issue of J. Am. Chem. Soc. (Impact Factor 14.695). S. Bhowmik, B. N. Ghosh and K. Rissanen, ‘‘Transition metal ion induced hydrogelation by amino-terpyridine ligands’’, Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2014, 12, 8836-8839 (Impact Factor 3.423). M. Das, B. N. Ghosh, K. Rissanen and S. Chattopadhyay, ‘‘Anion modulated structural variations in copper(II) complexes with a semicarbazone Schiff base: Synthesis, characterization and self-assembly’’, Polyhedron, 2014, 77, 103-114 (Impact Factor 2.067). B. N. Ghosh, H. Hausmann, M. Serafin, D. Lentz and S. Schlecht, ‘‘A comparative study of the solution behavior of iodotrimethylplatinum(IV) complexes of pyridines’’, Z. Anorg. Allg. Chem., 2013, 639, 2202–2208 (Impact Factor 1.179). M. Das, B. N. Ghosh, A. Valkonen, K. Rissanen and S. Chattopadhyay, ‘‘Copper(II) complexes with tridentate N2O donor schiff base isomers: modulation of molecular and crystalline architectures through supramolecular interactions’’, Polyhedron, 2013, 60, 68–77 (IF 2.067).
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