Ecotoxicology and Environmental Monitoring

1. 33 Years

Post Graduate Level

:

Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Pollution Control & Management, Resource Conservation and Management, Forest & Wildlife Ecology, Fundamentals of Soil Science Analysis of Environmental Samples Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental Toxicology Soil Biotechnology and Solid Waste Management

1. Environmental Biology and Ecotoxicology
2. Environmental Pollution and Monitoring
3. Biodiversity and Carbon Sequestration
4. Soil Biotechnology and Solid Waste Management

Ph.D. Candidates	:	16
M.Tech./M.Phil. Candidates	:	58

2. 5. Felicitated by Chhattisgarh Council of Science and Technology on 28th February 2018 on the eve of National Science Day held at Durg, Chhattisgarh in recognition to Academic Wisdom and Commendable Research
3. 4. 2. Best Senior Scientist Award in " World Biodiversity Congress" held at Colombo,Sri Lanka from 24 - 27th November 2014
4. 3. Young Scientist Award by Environmental Research Academy(2001)
5. 2. Fellowship of UGC Research on “Agrochemical Potentiality of Paper Mill Waste through Vermicomposting” for the period from 1.8.1987 to 31.07.1989
6. 1. National Scholarship Holder at M.Sc. Level( 1980-81 to 1982-83)

1. 1. Fellow of Zoological Society of India
2. 2. Fellow of Society for Sciences
3. 3. Honorary Fellow of International Society of Ecological Communication
4. 4. Fellow of Environmental Research Academy, International
5. 5. Fellow of National Environmentalists Association
6. 6. Executive Council Member of Odisha Bigyan Academy
7. 7. Life member of Society for Soil Biology & Ecology, Bangalore
8. 8. Life member of Society for Earthworm Ecology & Environmental Research, Uttar Pradesh
9. 9. Life member of National Environmentalists Association, Jharkhand
10. 10. Life Member of OECS, Jyoti Vihar
11. 11. Life member of Zoological Society of Odisha
12. 12. Member of Technical Committee of Odisha State Pollution Control Board, BBSR
13. 13. President, Orissa Environmental Consciousness Society,Jyoti Vihar

1. 15. ‘Baseline Study of Flora and Fauna in connection to Chhendipada Mine for RamsarFeasibility Study”( During 2023, Rs.4.16 lakh) Project funded byCentral Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI), Bhubaneswar .(Investigators: Prof. S. K. Sahu , Dr.S.K.Pattanayak , Dr. B.A.K.Prusty))
2. 14. “Studies on Solid Waste Disposal Site of BPSL at Derba, with possible Stabilisation” (Duration 2021-22 Rs. 21.05 lakhs, Funded byBhushan Power and Steel Limited, Sambalpur, Investigators: Prof. S. K. Sahu , Dr.S.K.Pattanayak , Dr. M.R.Mahananda& Dr. I. Baitharu)
3. 13. “Baseline Studies on Undertaking Afforestation Projects on Government land through CSR Funding of MCL”(Duration 2018,Rs. 1.99 lakhs Funded byMahanadi Coal Fields Limited, Investigators: Prof. S. K. Sahu , Dr.S.K.Pattanayak& Dr. M.R.Mahananda)
4. 12. “Validation of the CoalJal App data for twenty four mines of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, Odisha” (Duration 2017-18,Rs. 2.20 lakhs Funded byMahanadi Coal Fields Limited, Investigators: Prof. S.K. Sahu ,Dr.S.K.Pattanayak& Dr. M.R.Mahananda)
5. 11.Assessment of Biodiversity and Preparation of Biodiversity Management Plan for Vizag General Cargo Berth Pvt. Ltd.”(Duration 2016-17,Rs. 3.76 lakhs Funded byVizag General Cargo Berth Limited of Vedanta Visalkhapatnam, Investigators: Prof. S. K. Sahu ,Prof.S.P.Mishra& Prof N.Behera)
6. 10.“Biodiversity study of three patches of plantation ( Lahandagud, Beherapat, &Banjari) Undertaken by Vedanta Aluminum Limited in Jharsuguda, Odisha” funded by Vedanta Aluminium Industries Ltd., Jharsuguda (Duration 2013-14, Rs.3.70 lakhs, Investigators: Prof. S. K. Sahu, Prof. N. BeheraRetd. & Dr. S. P. Mishra)
7. 9.“Biodiversity study of three patches of plantation ( Lahandagud, Beherapat, &Banjari) Undertaken by Vedanta Aluminum Limited in Jharsuguda, Odisha” funded by Vedanta Aluminium Industries Ltd., Jharsuguda (Duration 2013-14, Rs.3.70 lakhs, Investigators: Prof. S. K. Sahu, Prof. N. BeheraRetd. & Dr. S. P. Mishra)
8. 8.“Effect of fluoride on locally grown crops” funded by Vedanta Aluminium Industries Ltd., Jharsuguda (Duration 2009-12, Rs.3.90 lakhs, Investigators: Dr. P.C. Mishra &Prof. S. K. Sahu)
9. 7. “Reclamation vis-à-vis restoration of ash mounds of Hindalco Power Station at Hirakud under various Plantation Stage” funded by Hindalco Industries, Hirakud. ( Duration 2006-09, Rs.3.78 lakhs, Investigators: Prof. P.C. Mishra, Prof. N. Behera&Prof. S. K. Sahu)
10. 6. “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Belowground Biodiversity” funded by TSBF- CIAT/UNEP/GEF. ( Duration 2003-05, Rs.6.00 lakhs, Investigators: Prof. B. Senapati, Prof. N. Behera, Prof. B. K. Mishra, Dr. S. K. Sahu& Dr. S. Sahoo)
11. 5. “Management and disposal of solid wastes generated from Talcher Super Thermal Power Project through Vermicomposting”, Sponsored by NTPC, TSTPP, Deepshikha, Angul, Orissa. ( Duration 2001-03,Rs.1.60 lakhs, Investigators: Dr. S. K. Sahu& Dr. P.C. Mishra )
12. 4. “Management and disposal of solid wastes generated from township of Farakka Super Thermal Power Plant through Vermicomposting”, Sponsored by NTPC, FSTPP, Nabarun, West Bengal . ( Duration 1999-2K,Rs.1.60 lakhs, Investigators: Dr. P.C. Mishra &Dr. S. K. Sahu)
13. 3. “Monitoring of water and soil in Hirakud command area with emphasis on pesticides and fertilizers”, Sponsored by SPCB, Bhubaneswar, Orissa . ( Duration 1996-98, Rs.5.80 lakhs, Investigators: Prof. B. K. Sinha, Dr. P.C. Mishra &Dr. S. K. Sahu)
14. 2. “Possible utilization of ITPS fly-ash in agriculture”, Sponsored by OPGC, Bhubaneswar, Orissa . ( Duration 1997-98,Rs.1.96 lakhs, Investigators: Dr. P.C. Mishra ,Dr. S. K. Sahu& Prof. M. C. Dash)
15. 1. “Management of household and other organic wastes through Vermicomposting”, Sponsored by INDAL, Hirakud, Orissa ( Duration 1995-96,Rs.0.42 lakhs, Investigators: Dr. S. K. Sahu, Dr. P.C. Mishra & Prof. M. C. Dash)

International Publications

1. 128. Ahmed, S.N., Mishra, S.S., Sahu, J.K., Shroff, S., Naik, P.P., Baitharu, I and Sahu, S.K. (2022), Application of Nanomaterials in Environmental Pollution Abatement and Their Impact on Sustainability: Recent Status and Future Perspective. In: Biotechnological Advances for Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Nanotechnology, J.R.Rout, RG Kerry and A. Dutta (Eds) Apple Academic Press (CRC Press) Taylor Franscis Group. (eISBN: 9781000369441), pp.629-654.
2. 127. Bishi, A.K., Basti, S., Sahu, S.K. and Sahu, C. (2023) Soil organic carbon fractionation of spoiled and unspoiledsoils under different land use and land cover systems.Environ.Monit. Assess.(Springer) 195:755 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-023-11368-6)
3. 122. Sit, G., Jana A , Chanda, A., and Sahu, S.K (2023)Dose Selection for Induced Breeding and Larval Development of Indigenous Ornamental Fish Puntiuschola(Hamilton, 1822) Aquatic Sciences and Engineering (Istanbul Univ Press)(EISSN 2602-473X) (https://doi.org/10.26650/ASE20221177106.
4. 118. Jana, A., Sit, G, Das P., Chanda, A., and Sahu, S.K. (2022), Seasonal lLength- Weight Relationship and condition factors of MystusTengara (Hamilton, 1822) in Two Habitats. Aquatic Sciences and Engineering(Istanbul Univ Press) (EISSN: 2602-473.X), (https:doi,org/10.26650/ASES202221159748.
5. 116. Sit, G., Jana, A., Chanda, A. and Sahu, S.K.(2022) Record of zipper loach Paracanthocobitisbotia (Hamilton 1822), an ornamental fish from PaschimMedicipur, West Bengal, India, Journal of Fisheries, (EISSN: 2311-3111), https:doi.org/10.17017/j.fish355.
6. 114. Dwibedi, S. K. , Sahu, S.K., Pandey, V. C. , Mahalik, J. K. and Behera, M. (2022) Effect of fly ash and vermicompost amendment on rhizospheric earthworm and nematode count and change in soil carbon pool of rice nursery. Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer) ( https:doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-20157-6)
7. 112. Ekka, S., Sahu S. K., Dwivedi, S., Sanjenbam N.K., Das, S., Geonkar, O and Chakraborty, P. (2021) Seasonality, atmospheric transport and inhalation risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in PM2.5 and PM10 from industrial belts of Odisha, India. Environmental Geochemistry & Health ( Springer ) ( https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-021-01128-1)
8. 110. Sahu, C. , Basti, S. and Sahu, S. K. (2021) Particulate collection potential of trees as a means to improve the air quality in urban areas in India. Environmental Processes (Springer) ( https://doi.org/10.1007/s 40710-021-00494-3 )
9. 109. Dwibedi, S.K., Sahu, S. K. and Pandey, V. C. (2021) Seedling growth and physicochemical transformations of rice nursery soil under varying levels of coal fly ash and vermicompost amendment. Environmental Geochemistry & Health ( Springer ) ( https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-021-01074-y )
10. 108. Sahu, R., Sahu. S. K. and Nishank, S. S. (2021) de novo transcriptome profile of two earthworms Lampito mauritii and Drawida calebi during regeneration. Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports (Elsevier) (https:// creativecommons. org/ licences/ by-nc-nd/ 4.0/)27:101092.
11. 107. Sahu, C., Nayak, H. N. and Sahu, S. K.(2020) Carbon sequestration potential of trees in an urban area: A case study of Sambalpur town in Eastern India. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin (Parlar Scientific Publ., Germany) (ISSN: 1018-4619),29(10):8757- 8766.
12. 106. Sahu, C., Sradhanjali Basti, Sahu, S.K. (2020) Air pollution tolerance index (APTI) and expected performance index (EPI) of trees in Sambalpur town of India. SN Applied Sciences (Springer Nature) ( https://doi.org/10.1007/s2452-020-3120-6) 2:1327.
13. 103. Cashu,C. and Sahu, S. K. (2019) Ambient air quality and air pollution index of Sambalpur: A major town in Eastern India. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (Springer) (ISSN: 1735-1472)16(12):8217-8228.
14. 101. Panda, S., Mishra, S.K. Naik, A. Sahu, S.K. and Panigrahi, J. (2018) In vitro propagation of Cajanus cajan X C. cajanifolius hybrid and its characterization using cyto-morphological and SSR markes. The Nucleus (Springer) (ISSN 0029-568X), 61(2):83 - 93.
15. 99. Mohanty, A. Sahu, C., Nayak, H.N. and Sahu, S. K. (2017) Soil carbon sequestration potential of different land use and land cover systems in eastern plateau and hills agroecoclimatic zone of India. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin (Parlar Scientific Publ., Germany) (ISSN: 1018-4619), 26(12A) 8263 – 8269.
16. 94. Sahu, C., Basti, S. and Sahu, S. K. (2016) Carbon dioxide evolution and enzymatic activities of soil under different land use practices located near Bhawanipatna town in Odisha, India. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin (Parlar Scientific Publ., Germany) (ISSN: 1018-4619), 25(12)5432 – 5439.
17. 92. Mishra, S.R., Pradhan, R.P., Prusty, A.K. and Sahu, S.K.(2016) Meteorology drives ambient air quality in a valley: a case study of Sukinda chromite mine, one among the ten most polluted areas in the world. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment(Springer)( DOI 10.007/s10661-016-5393-1) 188,402:1-17
18. 90. Dash, A. K., Sahu, S. K., Pradhan, A., Dash, S. K. and Kolli, R. N. (2016) Efficiency Study of Fluidized Aerobic Bioreactor Technology in Sewage Treatment Plant of Industrial Complex at Barbil, India. Asian Journal of Chemistry (ISSN: 0975-427X), 28(6):1385-1388.
19. 88. Bhattacharya, A. and Sahu, S. K. (2015) Toxic effect of superphosphate on soil ecosystem using earthworm Drawida willsi as a test specimen. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (ISSN: 2220-6663), 6(4):220 – 226.
20. 78. Mishra, P.C., Sahu, S.K., Bhoi,A.K. and Mohapatra,S.C.(2014) Fluoride uptake and Net Primary Productivity of Selected Crops. Open Journal of Soil Science, (ISSN Online-2162-5379; ISSN Print-2162-5360) 4:388-398.
21. 77. Bhattacharya, A. and Sahu, S.K.(2014) Lethal effect of urea on soil biota: A laboratory study on earthworm(Drawida willsi). Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (ISSN: 2220-6663), 4(6):64 – 72.
22. 73. Bhattacharya, A and Sahu, S. K. (2013) A comparison of effect of dimethioate and imidacloprid on soil respiration (carbon dioxide evolution from soil).Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (ISSN:2220-6663),3(6):56-63.
23. Upadhyay, S.,Sahu, S. K., Panda, G. K. and Upadhyay, V. P.(2012) Linkages between agriculture and forest: Case study from three tribal villages located in a biosphere reserve of India. Geo-Eco-Trop. (Belgium), 36:39-48.
24. Padhan, A. and Sahu, S. K. (2012) Effect of rice mill waste water on soil respiration and enzyme activities under field and pot condition. Asian journal of water, Environment and Pollution (IOS Press, The Netherlands), 9(2):61-71
25. Panda, S. and Sahu, S. K. (2009) Risk assessment of carbofuran in paddy field agroecosystem using earthworm as bioindicator. Proceedings. of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology(France),39:294-300.
26. 55. Mishra, M., Sahu, R. K., Sahu, S. K. and Padhy, R. N. (2009)- Growth, yield and elements content of wheat( Triticum aestivum) grown in composted municipal solid wastes amended soil. Environment, Development and Sustainability(Springer Verlag Publ., Germany),11: 115-126
27. 51. Sahu, S. K. and Panda, S. (2006) - Recovery responses of the earthworm, Drawida willsi, Michaelsen, in a rice field agroecosystem following application of Butachlor and Carbofuran. In: Frontiers in Environmental Research, E. B. Davis ( Ed. ), Nova Science Publishers, New York, pp75-94.
28. 49. Mishra, M., Sahu, R. K., Sahu, S. K. and Padhi, R. N. (2005)- Effect of vermicomposted municipal solid wastes on growth, yield and heavy metal contents of rice ( Oryza sativa ). Fresenius Environmental Bulletin(Parlar Scientific Publ., Germany) ,14 ( 7 ): 584 – 590.
29. 47. Panda, S. and Sahu, S.K. (2004) - Recovery of acetylcholine esterase activity of Drawida willsi (Oligochaeta) following application of three pesticides to soil. Chemosphere(Elsevier Publ., Netherlands), 55: 283-290.
30. 46. Pati, S.S. and Sahu, S.K. (2004) – CO2 evolution and enzyme activities (dehydrogenase, protease and amylase) of fly ash amended soil in the presence and absence of earthworms (Drawida willsi Michaelsen) under laboratory conditions. Geoderma(Elsevier Publ., Netherlands), 118(3-4):289-301
31. Panda, S. and Sahu, S.K. (2000) – Assessment of recovery of population, biomass and reproduction of the earthworm Drawida willsi following application of malathion under field conditions. Biol. Fertil. Soils (Springer Verlag Publ., Germany), 32 : 82-88.
32. Panda, R., Pati, S.S. and Sahu, S.K. (1999) – Accumulation of zinc and its effects on the growth, reproduction and life cycle of Drawida willsi (Oligochaeta), a dominant earthworm in Indian crop fields. Biol. Fetil. Soils(Springer Verlag Publ., Germany) , 29 : 419-423.
33. Panda, R. and Sahu, S.K. (1999) – Effect of zinc on the biochemical and production parameters of the rice plant (Oryza sativa). Cytobios( Cambridge Univ. Press, U.K.) , 98 ; 105-112.
34. Panda, R., Pati, S.S., Mishra, S.S. and Sahu, S.K. (1999) – Growth, reproduction and metal accumulation by three species of tropical earthworms in cadmium applied soil. Biociencias(Edipucrs, Porto Algre publ.,Brazil) , 7 : 57-65
35. Panda, S. and Sahu, S.K. (1999) – Effects of malathion on the growth and reproduction of Drawida willsi (Oligochaeta) under laboratory conditions. Soil Biol. Biochem. (Academic Press, U.K.) , 31 : 363-366.
36. Pati, S.S. and Sahu, S.K. (1998) – Effect of fluoride on CO2 evolution and dehydrogenase activity in soil. Cytobios( Cambridge Univ. Press, U.K.) , 94 : 7-14
37. Senapati, B.K., Biswal, J, Pani, S.C. and Sahu, S.K. (1992) – Exotoxicological effects of malathion on earthworms. Soil Biol. Biochem. (Academic Press,U.K.) , 24(12) : 1719-1722
38. Senapati, B.K., Biswal, J., Sahu, S.K. and Pani, S.C. (1991) – Impact of malathion on Drawida willsi Michaelsen, a dominant earthworm in Indian rice fields. I : Survivility, population dynamics, reproductive strategy and secondary production. Pedobiologia(Guthier Verlag Publ., Germany), 35 : 117-128.

National Publications

1. 126. Ranjan, P., Sahu, C., Basti, S. and Sahu, S.K.(2023) Evaluation of water quality around an Industrial Setup in Odisha, India.International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management (ISSN (Online): 2581-5792), 6 (6):27-35.
2. 125. Ranjan, P., Sahu, C., Basti, S. and Sahu, S.K.(2023) Monitoring of ambient air quality around an Industrial Setup in Odisha, India.International Journal of Engineering Science, Technology and Research (ISSN:2456:0464), 8(3):1-9.
3. 124. Ranjan, P., Sahu, C., Basti, S. and Sahu, S.K.(2023)Assessment of Soil Quality around an Industrial Setup in Odisha, India. Journal of Research in Environmental and Earth Sciences (ISSN(Online) :2348-2532), 9 ( 5): 20-28.
4. 123. Chanda, A., Das, P., Nayak, Sand Sahu S.K.(2023)The Genus SalmostomaSwainson, 1839: A Comparative and Systematic Study on Species Found in Undivided PaschimMedinipur District, West Bengal, India.Eco.Env.& Cons. (ISSN 0971–765X), 29 (January Suppl. Issue): S377-S382.
5. 121. Chanda, A., Mukherjee, M.M., Das, P. and Sahu, S.K.(2022)A Comparative Biometric Study on Indian Shad Gudusiachapra(Hamilton, 1822) Collected from Two Different River Ecosystems. Ambient Science(ISSN- 2348 5191 (Print), 09(1):59-63
6. 120. Chanda, A. and Sahu, S.K.(2022) Further Study on Amblycepsmangois(Hamilton, 1822) Recorded from PaschimMedinipurRes. J. ofAgri. Sci.(ISSN: 0976-1675 (P), 13(6): 1828–1830.
7. 119. Sit, G., Jana A ,Das, P., Chanda, A., and Sahu, S.K(2022)Induced breeding and embryonic development of indigenous ornamental fish Puntiusterio(Hamilton, 1822). Indian Hydrobiology, (ISSN: 0971-6548), 21(2): 43–51, 2022
8. 117. Jana, A., Sit, G, Chanda, A., Nayak, S. and Sahu, S.K. (2022)Seasonal length-weight relationships and condition factors of Pachypterusatherinoides(Bloch, 1794) in two habitats.Eco.Env.& Cons. (ISSN 0971–765X), 28 (October Suppl. Issue) : S515-S521
9. 115. Chanda, A., Jana A., Sit, G, Das, P., Mukherjee, M.M. and Sahu, S.K. (2022) Are all indigenous freshwater ornamental fishes being petted in aquarium?.Indian Hydrobiology, (ISSN: 0971-6548), 21 (1): 127-134.
10. 113. Panigrahy, H., Mishra, S. S., Sahu, C. and Sahu, S. K. (2021) Ambient air quality in and around sponge iron industrial clusters in Sundargarh district of Odisha, India. Pollution Research( EM International),40 (4):1528-1541
11. 111. Kumar, K. Arun, Sahu, S. K. and Jayanthi, J. (2021) Developing nations soil microbial community shifts and diversity loss: leading towards major ecological threat. Environment Conservation Journal, 22(3):117-121, 2021 (https:// doi. org/ 10.36953/ECJ.2021.22314).
12. 105. Singh, A.K., Sahu, C and Sahu, S.K.(2020) Carbon sequestration potential of a teak plantation forest in the eastern ghats of India. Journal of Environmental Biology ( ISSN 0254 8704)41:770-775.
13. 104. Patri, D., Samal, D., Sahu, C and Sahu, S.K.(2020) Soil quality of different rice- based cropping systems in a drought affected block of Odisha, India. Eco. Env. & Cons.26( Feb. Suppl. Issue)(ISSN 0971-765X) S159- S165)
14. 102. Sahu, C., Singh, A. K. , Basti, S.,Mohanty, A., Acharya, P.,Nayak, H.N. and Sahu, S. K.(2018) Green Audit- A Holistic Approach for Sustainable Development. Jr. of Industrial Pollution Control, 34(2):2115-2124.
15. 100. Mahesh,M., Thomas J., Arun K., Bhople, B.S., Saresh, N.V., Vaid, S. K. and Sahu, S.K. and Kuma, K. (2018) Zeolite Farming: A sustainable Agricultural Prospective. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2319-7706), 7(5): 2912-2924.
16. 98. Dwibedi, S. K., Sahu, S. K. , Patnaik, R.K., Tarai, R. K. and Das, A.(2017) Effects of varying level of fly ash and vermicompost amendment on floristic composition of weeds in rice nursery. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2319-7706), 6(12):3565-3579.
17. 97. Arun Kumar, Singh R.D., Patra, A. K. Sahu, S. K. and Singh, M. ( 2017) Impact of Oak and Pine Canopy Cover on Soil Biochemical and Microbiological Indicators of Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Himalaya, India. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology ( ISSN Print 0973-7510; Print ISSN: 0973-7510; Electronic ISSN: 2581-690X)11(3)1599-1607.
18. 96. Sahoo, D., Dash, A.K. and Sahu, S.K.(2017) Ambient air quality monitoring and health impact study of air pollution near Joda of Keonjhar, Odisha, India. International Journal of Engineering and Research Technology (ISSN: 2277-9655), 6(1):429- 434.
19. 95. Upadhyay, S., Sahu, S.K. and Panda, G.K. (2016) NTFP, Food and fuel consumption: A case study from a biosphere reserve of Orissa, India. Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (ISSN: 2454-1362), 2(9):1187-1200
20. 93. Sahu, C., Basti, S., Pradhan, R.P. and Sahu, S. K. (2016) Physicochemical properties of soil under different land use practices located near Bhawanipatna town in Odisha, India. International Journal of Environmental Sciences (ISSN: 0976-4402), 6(6): 941-953.
21. 91. Dange, A., Wayde, J., Arun K., Shinde H., Balkrishna S. B., Khan J.A., Sapkal D. K. and Sahu S. K.(2016) Biochemical and molecular characterization of grape rhizospheric microorganisms in Vani and Nandur Naka regions of Maharashtra, India. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research (ISSN: 0975-7384), 8(3):794-799.
22. 89. Bhattacharya, A. and Sahu, S. K. (2016) Acute toxicity of NPK fertilizer on soil ecosystem using earthworm, Drawida willsi as a test specimen. International Journal of Advances in Pharmacy, Biology and Chemistry (ISSN:2277-4688), 5(3):233 – 238.
23. 87. Basti, S., Sahu, C. and Sahu, S. K. (2015) Seasonal Variation in Physicochemical and Biological Parameters of Pond Waters in Bhawanipatna Town, Kalahandi, Odisha.. International Journal of Emerging Research in Management & Technology (ISSN: 2278 – 9359), 4(11): 44-52.
24. 86. Sahu, C. and Sahu, S. K. (2015) Air Pollution Index (APTI), Anticipated Performance Index(API), Carbon Sequestration and Dust Collection Potential of Indian Tree Species- A Review. International Journal of Emerging Research in Management & Technology (ISSN: 2278 – 9359), 4(11): 37-40.
25. 85. Arun Kumar, Singh R.D., Patra, A.K., Sahu, S. K. , Bhople, B.S., Khan, M.A. and Nimje, A. ( 2015) Impact of Canopy and Seasonal Dynamics on Oak and Pine Soil Microbial Community Composition and other Biological Indicators in Garhwal Himalayas. Ecology, Environment and Conservation (ISSN: 0971-765X), (Suppl.): 213-223.
26. 84. Pradhan,A., Sahu S. K. and Dash, A. K. (2015) Changes in Physico-chemical characteristics of soil following application of rice mill wastewater under field irrigation conditions In: Advances in Environmental Sciences and Engineering, A.K.Dash and M. Das(Eds.), Daya Publishing House, A Division of Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi( ISBN: 978-93-5124-336-6), pp.480-492.
27. 83. Sahu, S. K. , Mishra, A. and Dash, A. K. (2015) Ambient air quality around OCL India Limited at Rajgangpur, Odisha, India. In: Advances in Environmental Sciences and Engineering, A.K.Dash and M. Das(Eds.), Daya Publishing House, A Division of Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi( ISBN: 978-93-5124-336-6), pp.459-479
28. 82. Behera, P.K., Pati, S. S. and Sahu, S. K. (2015) Treatment of municipal wastewater in UASB-reactors: introspection. In: Advances in Environmental Sciences and Engineering, A.K.Dash and M. Das(Eds.), Daya Publishing House, A Division of Astral International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi( ISBN: 978-93-5124-336-6), pp.290-302.
29. 81. Ernest,H., Arun Kumar, Bhople, B. S. , Srivastava, P.K., Singh R.D.and Sahu, S. K. (2015) Soil Quality and Health Management through Farming Practices: To Ensure Agricultural Sustainability. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences (ISSN: 0975-8585),6(4):1983-1992.
30. 80. Singh, R.D., Arun Kumar K., Patra, A.K., Sahu, S.K., Khan, M.A., Bhople,B.S.(2014) Impact of Different Land Use Management on Soil Enzyme Activities and Bacterial Genetic Finger Prints of North –Western Himalayas. Current World Environment (ISSN: 0973-4929, Online ISSN: 2320-8031), 9(3):728-740.
31. 79. Mishra, P.C., Sahu, S.K., Bhoi, A.K. and Mohapatra, S.C.(2014) Germination Performance and Growth Potential of Selected Crops Grown in Fluoride Contaminated Soil. Research Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (ISSN : 23294-0638), 1(2): 6-22.
32. Bhattacharya, A. and Sahu, S.K.(2013) A comparative study of the effect of imidacloprid and dimethioate on soil enzymes. International Journal of Biosciences (ISSN: 2220-6655), 3(11):172 - 182.
33. 75. Bhattacharya, A. and Sahu, S.K.(2013) Eco-toxicity of Neonicotinoid: A case study on the impact of imidacloprid using Drawida willsi earthworm as bioindicator. International Journal of Biosciences (ISSN: 2220-6655), 3(5):78 - 86.
34. 74. Bhattacharya, A. and Sahu, S. K.(2013) Environmental impact of imidacloprid on soil fertility: a case study on Drawida willsi earthworm. The Clarion (ISSN: 2277-1697), 2(1):21-29.
35. 72. Bhattacharya, A., Sahu, S. K., Hundet, A. and Sarkar, P. (2013)- Effect of urea, superphosphate, potash and NPK on soil respiration(carbon dioxide evolution from soil).Indian Streams Research Journal (ISSN;2230-7850), 3(10):1-5.
36. 71. Arun Kumar, K., Singh, R.D., Patra, A.K. and Sahu, S.K.(2013) Probing of microbial community structure, dehydrogenase and soil carbon in relation to different land uses in soils of Ranichauri(Garhwal Himalayas).International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2(11):325-338.
37. 70. Bhattacharya, A. and Sahu, S. K. (2013) – Acute toxicity of dimethioate on soil health: A study of its impact on earthworm. International Journal of Biosciences (ISSN: 2220-6655); 3(7):98-106
38. 69. Pradhan, A., Sahu S. K. and Dash, A. K. (2013) Changes in pigment content (chlorophyll and carotenoid), enzyme activities(catalase and peroxidase), biomass and yield of rice plant( Oryza sativa L.)following irrigation of rice mill wastewater under pot culture conditions. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 4(6):2706-2717.
39. 68. Nayak, S. and Sahu, S. K. (2013) Vermicomposting of poultry litter using Eudrilus eugeniae. The Ecoscan, Special Volume 3:267-271.
40. Upadhyay, S.,Sahu, S. K., Panda, G. K. and Upadhyay, V. P. (2012) Human ecology of a village in Similipal Bisphere Reserve, Odisha, India. Plant Science Research, 34(1&2):54-59.
41. Tandon, S, Sahu, S. K., Mishra, A. S. P. and Mishra, P. C. (2012) Litter disappearance in ash mound plantation site. The Ecoscan, Special Volume1:83-86.
42. Padhi S. K. , Sahu, S. K. , Kumari, A. , Bharati, S and Ansari S. (2012). Phytoremediation as an alternative for treatment of paper mill industry effluents by using water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes). International Journal of Research in Chemistry and Environment, 2(3):1-5.
43. 62. Padhan A. and Sahu, S. K. (2011) Effect on pigment content, biomass, growth and yield of rice plant (Oryza sativa L.)by applying rice mill waste water under field conditions. J.T.R.Chem.,18(1)37-50.
44. 61. Padhan, A. and Sahu, S. K. (2011) Effect of rice mill waste water on population, biomass, rate of reproduction and secondary production of Drawida willsi(Oligochaeta)in rice field agroecosystem. International Journal of Research & Reviews in Applied Sciences, 6(2):149-157.
45. Das, B. and Sahu, S. K. (2010) Generation, composition and disposal practice of solid waste in Burla N. A. C. of Orissa. The Bioscan ,Special Volume 3:753-759
46. P. K. Kar, K. R. Pani and Sahu, S. K. (2010) Applicability of regression analysis in estimation of water quality parameters of Mahanadi river in and around Hirakud, Orissa(India). The Ecoscan, 4(4):23-28.
47. P. K. Kar, K. R. Pani and Sahu, S. K. (2010) Seasonal variation in physicochemical and microbiological parameters of Mahanadi river water in and around Hirakud, Orissa(India). The Ecoscan, 4(4):7-15.
48. Padhan, A. and Sahu, S. K. (2010) Effect of rice mill waste water on growth, reproduction and metabolism of Drawida willsi(Oligochaeta)under laboratory conditions. International Journal of Research & Reviews in Applied Sciences,5(1):76-85
49. 54. Sahu, S. K. (2008)- An overview of mineral based industries and pollution with special reference to sponge iron factory. In: Souvenir cum Proc. of Nat. Sem. on Present and Future of Mineral Resources and Mineral Based Industries: Indian Context, A. Naik (Ed.) Five Star Press, Burla, India, pp. 48-54.
50. 53. Upadhyay, S., Panda, G. K. and Sahu, S. K. ( 2007)- A comparative study on agroecosystem energetics of the buffer zone of Similipal and Nanda Devi biosphere reserve in India. The Eastern Geographer, 13;23-27.
51. 52. Sahu, J. K. and Sahu, S. K. (2007) – Quantification of cast production and nutrient contribution potentiality of some tropical earthworms from India. In: Environment and Development , B. N. Pandey and G. K. Kulkarni (Eds.), A. P. H. Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, pp 1-17.
52. 50. Panda, S. and Sahu, S. K. (2006) - Assessment of recovery of biomass and secondary production of the earthworm, Drawida willsi, following application of malathion under field conditions. J. Ecotoxicology and Environ. Monit.,16(3); 201-210.
53. 48. Padhan, A and Sahu, S.K. (2004) - Process details and effluent characteristics of a rice mill in the Sambalpur District of Orissa. Jr. of Indust. Poll. Control, 20 ( 1 ):111-124.
54. 45. Panda, S. and Sahu, S. K.(2002) – Inhibition and recovery of decomposition activity of Drawida willsi(Oligochaeta) following applications of three pesticides to soil under laboratory conditions. In: Proc. 11th Nat. Symp. On Environment, S.Sadasivan, R.P.Gurg, L.L.Sharma,T.N.Mahadevan,K.P.Eappen and Saradhi(Eds.),Arihant Computers and printeras,Udaipur,Rajasthan, pp365-368.
55. . Panda, S. and Sahu, S.K. (2002) – Acute toxicity assessment of three pesticides to the earthworm, Drawida willsi, Michaelsen. J. Ecotoxicology Environ. Monit., 12(3) : 215-223.
56. Pati, S.S. and Sahu, S.K. (2000) – Germination efficiency and early growth performance of groundnut (Arachis hypogea) and radish (Raphanus sativas) in flyash amended soil. Ind. J. Environ. Protection, 6 : 519-524.
57. Panda, S. and Sahu, S.K. (2000) – Effect of zinc on population dynamics and reproductive rate of Drawida willsi (Oligochaeta, Annelida) in rice field. J. Ind. Soc. Soil Science, 48 : 390-392.
58. Panda, S. and Sahu, S.K. (2000) – Respiration and enzyme activities of soil following application of an organophosphorus insecticide. Int. J. Ecol. and Environ. Sciences, 26(2) : 75-82.
59. Behera, M. and Sahu, S.K. (1999) – Litterfall and CO2 evolution in a regenerating hillock forest ecosystem of Western Orissa. J. Trop. Forestry, 15 : 186-195.
60. Panda, R. and Sahu, S.K. (1999) – A case study of galvanizing plant and its effluent at Hirakud, Orissa. J. Indust. Poll. Control., 15 : 35-41.
61. Panda, R. and Sahu, S.K. (1999) – Respiratory and excretory activity of Drawida willsi (Oligochaeta) in zinc applied soil. Environ. & Ecol., 17 ; 383-387.
62. Padhan, A. and Sahu, S.K. (1999) – Effect of rice mill effluent on seed germination of some cereal crops. Poll. Res., 18 : 187-189.
63. Sarangi, P.K., Pati, S.S., Sahu, S.K., Mishra, T.K., Mishra, P.C. and Dash, M.C. (1999) – Growth and yield of crops and vegetables in soils amended with coal-fired flyash. In : Environmental Management in Coal Mining and Thermal Power Plants, P.C. Mishra and A.Naik (Eds.), Technosience Publ., Jaipur, India, pp.105-109.
64. Padhan, A. and Sahu, S.K. (1998) – Growth and cast production of two tropical earthworms in soil irrigated with rice mill effluent. Indian J. Environ. Protection, 18 : 924-927.
65. Padhan, A. and Sahu, S.K. (1998) – Effect of rice mill effluent on seed germination, seedling growth and pigment content of rice Oryza sativa L.). J. Environ. & Poll., 5 : 253-256.
66. Sahu, S.K. and Senapati, B.K. (1998) – Relationship between components of earthworm and vegetation production from tropical pastures of Orissa, India. In : Recent Advances in Ecobiological Research. M.P. Sinha (Ed.), A.P.H. Publ. Corp., New Delhi, India, pp.29-38.
67. Pati, S.S. and Sahu, S.K. (1998) – Effect of fluoride on amylase and protease activity in soil. J. Environ. & Poll., 5(1) : 43-47.
68. Sahu, S.K., Pati, S.S. and Badapanda, R.K. (1998) – Fluoride content in ground water around an aluminium industry in Hirakud, Orissa. Environ & Ecol., 16(1) : 169-171.
69. Panda, R. and Sahu, S.K. (1997) – Effect of galvanizing factory effluent on seed germination and early seedling growth of Oryza sativa. J. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Monit. 7(3) : 185-189.
70. Panda, S. and Sahu, S.K. (1997) – Recovery of respiratory and excretory activity of Drawida willsi (Oligochaeta) following application of malathion in soil. J. Ecobiol., 9(2) : 97-102.
71. Panda, S. and Sahu, S.K. (1996) – Effect of malathion on earthworm Drawida willsi Michaelsen. J. Appl. Zool. Res., 7(2) : 171-172.
72. Sahu, S.K. and Sanapati, B.K. (1996) – Biomass and secondary production of Dichogaster bolaui (Oligochaeta : Octochaetidae) in two tropical agroecosystems. J. Soil Biol. & Ecol., 16(1) : 88-96.
73. Badapanda, R.K., Pati, S.S. and Sahu, S.K. (1996) – Ground water quality of an industrial town in Orissa, India. J. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Monit., 6(3) : 195-198.
74. Panda, R. and Sahu, S.K. (1996) – Effect of zinc on soil respiration. J. Environ. & Poll., 3(2) : 69-71.
75. Nag, U., Panda, R. and Sahu, S.K. (1995) – Effect of different concentrations of cadmium on the survival and growth of earthworm Drawida willsi Michaelsen. Poll. Res., 14(4) : 443-446.
76. Sahu, S.K., Dash, P.K. and Nag, U. (1994) – Imapct of NPK fertilization on population biology of tropical earthworms in cane sugar field. In : Advances in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, P.C. Mishra, N.Behera, B.K. Senapati and B.C. Guru (Eds.) Asish Publ., New Delhi, India, pp.469-485.
77. Routray, P., Sahu, S.K. and Senapati, B.K. (1993) – Ecotoxicity of nitrogenous fertilizer plant effluent on earthworm activity. In : Soil Organisms and Sustatinability, D.Rajagopal, R.D. Kale and K. Bano (Eds.), ISSBE, UAS, Bangalore, India, pp.169-178.
78. Senapati, B.K. and Sahu, S.K. (1993) – Population, biomass and secondary production in earthworms. In : Earthworm Resources and Vermiculture, J.M. Julka (compilation), Zoological Survey of India, Calcutta, India, pp. 57-78.
79. Senapati, B.K. and Sahu, S.K. (1993) – Reproductive biology (cocoon morphology, life cycle pattern and life table analysis) in earthworms. In : Earthworm Resources and Vermiculture, J.M. Julka (compilation), Zoological Survey of India, Calcutta, India, pp.79-96.
80. Senapati, B.K., Pani, S.C., Sahu, S.K. and Biswal, J. (1991) – Impact of normal agricultural dose of malathion on a dominant paddy field earthworm : Drawida willsi Michaelsen. In : Advances in Management and Conservation of Soil Fauna, G.K. Veeresh, D. Rajagopal and C.A. Viraktamath (Eds.), Oxford and IBH, New Delhi, India, pp.377-382.
81. Senapati, B.K. and Sahu, S.K. (1991) – Energy utilization strategy in a ‘r’ and ‘K’ selected earthworm from tropical pastures of Orissa, India. In : Advances in Management and Conservation of Soil Fauna, G.K. Veeresh, D. Rajagopal and C.A. Viraktamath (Eds.), Oxford and IBH, New Delhi, India, pp.671-675.
82. Sahu, S.K. and Senapati, B.K. (1991) – Reproductive strategy of ‘r’ and ‘K’ selected earthworm from tropical pastures of Orissa, India. In : Advances in Management and Conservation of Soil Fauna, G.K. Veeresh, D. Rajagopal and C.A. Viraktamath (Eds.), Oxford and IBH, New Delhi, India, pp.665-669.
83. Sahu, S.K. and Senapati, B.K. (1991) – Selection pressure study on megascolecid earthworms from India.S.U.J. Sci. & Tech., 10 : 46-52
84. Senapati, B.K. and Sahu, S.K. (1989) – Functional relationship between segments of vegetation and earthworm production from tropical pasture lands of Orissa. In : Proc. 3rd Int. Rangeland Congress, Vol.II, P.Singh, V.Shankar and A.K. Srivastava (Eds.), Rasna Printers, New Delhi, India, pp.480-482.
85. Sahu, S.K. and Senapati, B.K. (1989) – Secondary production and energy utilization strategy of ‘r’ and ‘K’ selected earthworms from tropical pastures of Orissa. In : Proc. 3rd Int. Rangeland Congress, Vol.II, P.Singh, V.Shankar and A.K. Srivastava (Eds.), Rasna Printers, New Delhi, India, pp. 476-479.
86. Sahu, S.K., Mishra, S.K. and Senapati, B.K. (1998) – Population biology and reproductive strategy of Dichogaster bolaui (Oligochaeta : Octochaetidae) in two tropical agroecosystems. Indian Acad. Sci. (Anim. Sc.), 97(3) : 239-250.
87. Sahu, S.K. and Senapati, B.K. (1988) – Alternative proposals for quantification of reproduction in a tropical earthworm. Trop. Ecol., (Int. Soc. Trop. Ecol. Publ.,USA & India), 29 : 6-14.
88. Senapati, B.K., Pani, S.C. and Sahu, S.K. (1987) – Impact of malathion on the population biology and secondary production of Drawida willsi Michaelsen, a dominant earthworm in paddy field. In : Proc. Nat. Con. Env. Impact on Biosystems. T.K.R. Rao, V.A.Murthy, M.Sellvanayagam and Fr.A. Alphonse (Eds.), Loyala College Press, Madras, India, pp.105-112.
89. Senapati, B.K., Sahu, S.K. and Mishra, S.K. (1987) – Impact of organic waste accumulation on the activity of Dichogaster bolaui (Michaelsen) earthworm in tropical agroecosystem. In : Proc. Nat. Con. Env. Impact on Biosystems. T.K.R. Rao, V.A.Murthy, M.Sellvanayagam and Fr.A. Alphonse (Eds.), Loyala College Press, Madras, India, pp.113-119.
90. Sahu, S.K. and Senapati, B.K. (1986) – Population density, dynamics, reproductive biology and secondary production of Dichogaster bolaui (Michaelsen) In : Proc. Nat. Sem. Org. Waste Utiliz. Vermicomp., M.C.Dash, B.K. Senapati and P.C.Mishra (Eds), Five Star Printing Press, Burla, India, pp.29-46.

International Conferences

1. International Conference on “Emerging Technology for Environmental Sustainability” organised by Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore during February 24-25, 2023(as Invited Speaker)
2. International Conference on “Recent Advances in Bilogical Sciences-2022” organised by Vikram Deb Autonomous College, Jeypore, Koraput during December 23-24,2022 ( as Keynote Speaker)
3. 58. “World Biodiversity Congress ( WBC-2014)” organized by Global Scientific Research Foundation & Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka in collaboration with University of Colombo & Rajarata University of Colombo from 24th – 27th November 2014 ( as Invited Lecture)
4. International Symposium on Environment, Pollution., Ecology and Human Health held at Dept. of Zoology, S. V. University, Tirupati( A. P. ) from 25-27 July 2009 (Paper Presented).
5. International Conference on Recent Trends in Life Science Reseaches vis- a vis Natural Resource Management, Sustainable development and Human Welfare held at Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag from 27-29 June 2009 (Paper Presented).
6. International Conference on Toxicology, Toxicogenomics and Occupational health ( ICTTOH) & 26th Annual Meeting of Society of Toxicology ( STOX ) India held at Jiwaji university, Gwalior from 9 –11 October,2006(Paper Presented).
7. IIIrd Indo-Pacific and VI All-India Symposium on “Invertebrate Reproduction” held at Department of Zoology, A.N.J.A. College, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu from 10-12 December, 1993 (Paper presented and Co-chaired a session).
8. “IIIrd International Rangeland Congress” held at Bigyan Bhavan, New Delhi from 7-11 November, 1989 (Paper presented).
9. “10th International Soil Zoology Colloquium” held at Bangalore from 7-13 August, 1988 (Paper presented).

National Conferences

1. National Seminar on “Environment, Development and Society”, jointly organized by P.G. Department of Environmental Sciences and P.G. Department of Sociology Sambalpur University during March 20-21,2023(as Resource Person)
2. National Workshop on “Role of Life Sciences in Environmental Sustainability”” organised by School of Life Sciences, Sambalpur University during March 18-19, 2023(as Keynote Speaker)
3. National Seminar on “Development and Discontents”, jointly organized by P.G.Department of Sociology and P.G. Department of Environmental Sciences, Sambalpur University during March 11-12,2023(as Resource Person)
4. National Conference on “Circular Economy” jointly organized by Indian Chamber of Commerce and State Pollution Control Board, Bhubaneswar on 04th March 2023 (as Resource Person)
5. National Conference on “Sustainable Technologies for Sustainable Future” orgenzed by Department of Environmental Science, GITAM( Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam during December 08-09, 2022( as Guest of Honour & Speaker)
6. National Seminar on “Science and Technology in Combating Climate Change” organized by Sambalpur University on the occasion of the 23rdOdishaBigyan “O” Paribesh Congress during November 26-27,2022.(Chaired a Session)
7. 84. National Conference on “Current Research Trends in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Intellectual Property Management” organized by Department of Biotechnology, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar on 3rd & 4th March 2020 ( as invited Speaker)
8. 82. National Seminar on “ Living World: A Knowledge Encyclopedia for Science through Ages” organized by P.G.Department of Botany & Zoology, Govt. Autonomous College, Rourkela, Sundargarh on 27th & 28th December 2018( as Guest Speaker)
9. 81. National Seminar on “ Climate Change and Future of Animals” organized by Dept. of Zoology, Prananath College ( Auto.), Khordha on 22nd & 23rd December 2018 .( as Invited Speaker)
10. 80. National Seminar on “ Sacred Groves” organized by School of Life Sciences, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar on 15th & 16th November 2018 ( as Invited Speaker)
11. 79. Seminar on “Global Warming” organized by Neelamadhab Mahavidyalaya, Kntilo on 25th August 2018 ( as Resource Person).
12. 77. National Seminar on “ Global Warming & Climate Change”organized by Boudh Panchayat College, Boudh on 18th November 2017( as Chief Guest & Invited Speaker)
13. 76. 20th Regional Conference of Orissa Chemical Society organized by Department of Chemistry, Pragati Degree College, Bhawanipatna on 28th & 29th October 2017(as Invited Speaker) .
14. 75. Eastern Zone Regional Conferece on Waste Disposal & Management organized by National Green Tribunal at Guwahati on 9th & 10th September 2017( as Resource Person).
15. 74. State Level Seminar on “ Local Biological Resources, their Status and Sustainable Utilization” organized by Department of Zoology, Attabira College, Bargarh on 26th March 2017 ( as Plenary speaker).
16. 73. National Seminar on “ Environmental Sustainability and Industrial Growth “organized by G.M. University, Sambalpur on 3rd & 4th March 2017 (as Chair Person)
17. 72. National Seminar on “ Advances in Environmental Science & Technoilogy” organized by Department of Botany, Govt. Digvijay P.G. College, Rajnandgaon (C. G. ) on 23rd & 24th January 2017 ( as a Resource Person).
18. 71. National Seminar on “ Biotechnology: A remedy for Ecorestoration” organized by Raja N. L. Khan Womens College & SBSS Mahavidyalaya, Midinipur, West Bengal on 18th & 19th January 2017( as Plenary speaker)
19. 69. National Conference on “Bioprospecting in Life Sciences Research for Human Welfare and 41st Annual Conference of OrissaBotanical Society organized by School of Life Sciences, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar from 24th – 26th December 2016 ( as Invited Speaker)
20. 68. National Level Seminar on “Biodiversity and its Conservation” organized by Department of Botany, O.P.S. Mahavidyalaya, Hindol, Dhenkanal on 8th & 9th Noavember 2016 ( as Resource Person)
21. 67. National Seminar on “Solid Waste Management: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities” organized by SRR & CVRGovt. Degree & PG College, Vizayawada in collaboration with Dept of Biotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur & KVSR Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vijayawada on 16th & 17th September 2016.( as Resource Person).
22. 64. National seminar on Degradation in parameters due to rapid industrialization in Chhatisgarh State and its impact on human health and environmental condition “organized by UGC, Central Region, Bhopal ad Dept. of P.G. Studies in Chemistry, TCL Govt. PG College, Janjgir(CG)( as Resource Person).
23. 61. National Seminar on Corruption & Human Rights & Global Warming organized by L.R.Law College, Sambalpur, Odisha on 16th August 2015 (as Keynote Speaker).
24. 56. National Seminar on “Current Trends of Animal Science Research in India” organized by North Orissa University, Baripada on 21st & 22nd March 2014 *( as Invited Speaker & also Chaired a Session)
25. 55. Conference on “!0th Cheston, Odisha-2014” organized by Department of Pulmonary Medicine, V.S.S.Medical College, Burla, Odisha on 11th & 12th January 2014 ( as Chief Speaker)
26. 54. National Seminar on “Current Trends in Animal Science Research in India” organized by Department of Zoology, North Orissa University, Baripada from 21st-22nd March 2014 ( as invited Speaker)
27. 51. National Conference on “ Traditional Knowledge and Biotechnology” organized by School of Studies in Biotechnology, Pt. R. S. University, Raipur Chhattisgarh from November 22-24, 2013( as Invited Lecture)
28. National Seminar on Nature, Environment and Society held at Neelashaila Mahavidyalaya, Rourkela, Odisha on 11th & 12th November 2013(Paper Presented).
29. State Level Seminar on Water Quality of Tribal Area organized by School of Studies in Chemistry , Pt. R. S. University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh on 1st March 2013 (as Resource person).
30. Third National Symposium on Earthworm Ecology and Environment (NSEEE-3) held at Department of Zoology, Tripura University, Tripura from November 9-11, 2012(presented paper as invited lecture & also Co-Chairperson of a Session)
31. National Conference on Recent Advances in Science for Technology held at V.S.S. University of Technology, Odisha, Burla on 27th & 28th February 2012(as Invited speaker)
32. National Seminar on Our Environment & Climate Change held at Department of Chemistry, Khariar College, Khariar on 14th & 15th January 2012.( as Keynote speaker).
33. Odisha Environment Congress 2011 held at National Museum of Natural History from December 22-24, 2011(as Participant).
34. National Seminar on Global Warming & Climate Change organized by Tyaga (A NGO with Hqs. at Burla) at MCL Auditorium, Jagruti Vihar, Burla, Sambalpur on 6-7, August 2011( as resource person)
35. National Seminar on “Industrialization Induced Environmental Crisis and its Cure” held at BerhampurUniversity, Bhanja Bihar, Ganjam, Orissa from December 28-29,2010( as Invited speaker)
36. National Seminar on Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management for Safety, Health and Environment held at Department of Environmental Sciences, Andhra University,Visakhapatnam from 16-17th March 2009(Paper Presented).
37. National Seminar on Present and Future of Mineral Resources and Mineral Based Industries : Indian Context held at P. G. Dept. of Earth Sciences, Sambalpur University from 13-14 December 2008(Paper Presented).
38. National Seminar on Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences held at P. G. Dept. of Chemistry, Sambalpur University from 9-11 February 2008(Paper Presented).
39. National Seminar on role of Biotechnology in Medicinal Plants held at B. J. B. Autonomous College , Bhubaneswar from 28-29 July 2007(Paper Presented).
40. State level Seminar of Vaidyas and NGOs on Medicinal Plants held at Forest Department, Sambalpur, Orissa on 20th February 2006 (as Resource Person).
41. 16th All India Congress of Zoology and National Symposium on Recent advances in Animal research with special emphasis on Invertebrates held at Dr. babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada university, Aurangabad from 21-23 October 2005(Paper Presented).
42. National Seminal on “Safety, Health and Environment in Indian steel, Allied and Mining Industries-Vision 2020” held at Hotel Crown, Bhubaneswar from 20-21 October 2003. Bhubaneswar (as Resource Person).
43. National Seminar on Emerging Perspectives on Disaster Management held in Sambalpur University from 19-20 February 2003 (Paper Presented).
44. 11th National Symposium on Environment held at Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Udaipur, Rajasthan from 5-7 June 2002(Paper presented).
45. VIIth National Symposium on Soil Biology and Ecology held at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore from 7-9 November 2001 (Paper presented).
46. National Seminar on “Environmental Problems and Perspectives” held at Hotel Green Park, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh from 4-5 June, 2001 (Paper presented).
47. National Symposium on “Advances and Application of Animal Science for Human Welfare” and First Zoological Congress of Eastern India” held at Department of Zoology, North Bengal University and Department of Zoology, Darjeeling Govt. College, Darjeeling from 25-28 November, 1999 (Paper presented).
48. Inter City Meet Seminar on “Preserve the Planet Earth” organised by Rotary Club, Burla in the Premises of Sambalpur University, Orissa on 31st January, 1999 (as Resource Person).
49. “Orissa Bigyan Congress” held at Regional Science Centre, Bhubaneswar from 15-16 November, 1997 (Paper presented).
50. “67th Annual Convention” and Symposium on “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development” organised by the National Academy of Sciences, India held at Utkal University, Orissa from 24-26 October, 1997 (Paper presented
51. National Seminar on “Bio-utilization of Flyash” held at Gopalpur on Sea, Orissa from 4-5 April, 1997 (Paper presented).
52. National Conference on “Pollution Control and Management in Coal Mining and Thermal Power Plants” held at Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Sambalpur University, Orissa from 22-24 December, 1996(as Participant).
53. National Seminar on “Perspectives in Ecology and Environmental Sciences” held at Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Sambalpur University, Orissa from 1-3 October, 1994 (Paper presented).
54. IVth National Symposium on “Soil Biology and Ecology” held at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore from 8-9 July, 1991(as Participant).
55. National Seminar on “Change For and Towards 21st Century” held at Sambalpur University, Orissa from 4-6 March, 1990( Paper Presented )
56. National Seminar on “Environmental Impact on Biosystem” held at Loyala College, Madras from 16-18 January, 1987 (Paper presented).
57. All India Symposium on “Animal Behaviour and 14th Annual Conference of the Ethological Society of India”, held at Department of Zoology, The New College, Madras from 21-23 June, 1985 (Paper presented).
58. National Seminar on “Organic Waste Utilization and Vermicomposting” held at School of Life Sciences, Sambalpur University, Orissa, from 5-8 December, 1984 (Paper presented).

Workshops

4. 86. Workshop on “ Airthon: A Hackathon for Applicable Solutions to Mitigate Air Pollution” organized by KIIT-TBI, KIITS, Bhubaneswar in partnership with U. S. Consulate, Kolkata on 11th December2021 & 5th January 2022 ( As Resource Person).
5. 85. Workshop on “ Institutional Waste Management” organized by O.U.A.T., Bhubaneswar under ESP, IDP-NAHEP on 13th March 2020 ( as Invited Speaker)
6. 83. Workshop on “Biodiversity Conservation” organized by School of Zoology, G. M. University, Sambalpur on 20th March 2019 ( as Resource person)
7. 78. Workshop on “ Solid Waste Management Under Swachh Bharat Mission” organized by NAC , Kuchinda on 25th January 2018( as Resource Person)
8. 70. National Workshop on “ Enhancing 21st Century Competencies” organized by T.C.L. Govt. P. G. College, Janjgir (C.G.) on 6th &7th January 2017( as invited Speaker).
9. 66. Workshop on “Mitigating Urban Heat Island”organized by organized By TERI, New Delhi on 11th August 2016 at Hotel Orchard, Jharsuguda ( as Resource Person).
10. 65. State Level Workshop on “State Higher Education Policy” organized by Odisha State Higher Education Council, Bhubaneswar on 8th May 2016 at Pustak Bhawan, Bhubaneswar ( as Participant)
11. 63. Teacher Training Programme on “ Vermicomposting” organized by Ganapati Sabat Foundation, Bhubaneswar on 16th & 17th January 2016 ( as Resource Person)
12. 62. National Workshop on Recent Advances in Civil Engineering( RACE-2015) organized by Dept of Civil Engineering, CSSUT, Burla on 7th & 8th November 2015 ( as Participant).
13. 60. Workshop on “Sensitization of the Bio-medical Waste Management” organized by V.S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Burla, Sambalpur on 20th May 2015 ( as Resource Person).
14. 59. Workshop on “Global Warming And Climate Change” organized by Kuchinda College, Kuchinda in collaboration with State Pollution Controlm Board, Regional Office, Sambalpur on 6th & 7th December 2014 ( as Resource Person).
15. 57. Training Programme on “Climate Change Action Plan” organized by State Pollution Control Board, Bhubaneswar on 08th July 2014 at MCL Auditorium, Burla, Sambalpur ( as Participant).
16. 53. Training Programme on “Environmental Awareness Under the State Youth Policy 2013” organized by Rajendra College (Autonomous), Balangir in collaboration with State Pollution Control Board (Regional Office, Sambalpur) at Balangir from 17th-18th December 2013(as Resource Person).
17. 52. Training Programme on “Environmental Awareness Under the State Youth Policy 2013” organized by State Pollution Control Board (Regional Office, Keonjhar) at Keonjhar from 12th-13th December 2013(as Resource Person).
18. State Level Workshop on Enhancing resilience of communities to the adverse effects of climate change on food security in the river basins of Odisha state organized by ASHA, Dhenkanal & AMVS, Sambalpur at Sujata Hotel on 23-24 August 2013(as Expert Member).
19. Workshop on implementation of E-Waste Management organized by State Pollution Control Board, Odisha & M./S Greenex India , Bhubaneswar at M. C. L. Auditorium, Burla on 5th July 2013(as Participant).
20. Workshop on “Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in Knowledge Era” organized by NRDC and Sambalpur University at Jyoti Vihar on 14th March 2012( as Participant).
21. National Workshop on Solid Waste Management through Vermitechnology in Orissa held at CSYD, Bhubaneswar by MAMATA( a reputed NGO of Orissa) on 17th December 2006 (as Resource Person).
22. Short-term Training Programme on Advances in Environmental Sciences and Engineering ( AIESE) held at Dept. of Chemistry and Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering, Burla, Orissa from 1-3 March 2004(as Resource Person).
23. Workshop on Preparation of State of Environment Report of Orissa Organised by Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), Hyderabad and State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Orissa at Hotel Swosti, Bhubaneswar on 8th April 2003 (as Nodal Officer).
24. Workshop on “Remote Sensing Applications in Marine Coastal Ecology” held at Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar from 22-23 September 2001(as Participant).
25. Workshop on “Climate Change and Citizens Concerns” held at Gram Vikas (NGO), Mohuda, Orissa from 6-7 October, 1999( as Participant
26. Training Camp on “Awareness Generation-cum-Management of Water Resources through Youth” held at Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University, Orissa from 23-29 March, 1998 (as Resource Person).
27. Training Programme on “Environmental Education” held at Department of Environmental Sciences, Sambalpur University, Orissa from 17-21 December, 1997(as Participant).
28. Workshop on “Integrated Solid Waste Management” organised by the Orissa Environmental Programme, Indo-Norweign Development Corporation, Bhubaneswar from 22-23 April, 1997(as Resource Person).
29. Training Programme on “Earthworm Resources and Vermiculture” held at High Altitude Zoology Field Station, Z.S.I., Solan (H.P.) from 10-14 December, 1990(as Participant).
30. Training progrmme on “Environmental Education in Schools”, held at School of Life Sciences, Sambalpur University, Orissa on 12th December, 1986 (as Resource Person).

1. 10. Frontiers in Life Sciences (ISBN: 978-93-85777-65-3). Editors: Dr. Rajendra Kumar Behera, Dr. Ekamber Kariali and Prof. Sanjat Kumar Sahu, Publisher: Excel India , New Delhi-110067, Year of Publication 2016, 1st Edition..
2. 9. Ecotoxicity of Pesticides (ISBN: 978-3-659-43898-1).Authors: Anindita Bhattacharya, Sanjat Kumar Sahu and Prabal Sarkar, Publisher:Lambert Academic Publishing, Heinrich-Bocking-Str.6-8,66121Saarbrucken, Deutschland, Germany, Year of Publication:2013.
3. 8. Encyclopedia of Hazardous Waste Management-Volume-VI (ISBN: 97881-7888-608-1)Authors: Dr. P. K. Behera, Dr. S. K. Sahu & Mr. M. S. Shivarama, Publisher: Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi-110002, Year of Publication : 2011, 1st Edition.
4. 7. Encyclopedia of Hazardous Waste Management-Volume-V (ISBN: 97881-7888-608-1)Authors: Dr. P. K. Behera, Dr. S. K. Sahu & Mr. M. S. Shivarama, Publisher: Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi-110002, Year of Publication : 2011, 1st Edition.
5. 6. Encyclopedia of Hazardous Waste Management-Volume-III (ISBN: 97881-7888-608-1)Authors: Dr. P. K. Behera, Dr. S. K. Sahu & Mr. M. S. Shivarama, Publisher: Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi-110002, Year of Publication : 2011, 1st Edition.
6. 5. Encyclopedia of Hazardous Waste Management-Volume-III (ISBN: 97881-7888-608-1)Authors: Dr. P. K. Behera, Dr. S. K. Sahu & Mr. M. S. Shivarama, Publisher: Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi-110002, Year of Publication : 2011, 1st Edition.
7. 4. Encyclopedia of Hazardous Waste Management-Volume-II (ISBN: 97881-7888-608-1)Authors: Dr. P. K. Behera, Dr. S. K. Sahu & Mr. M. S. Shivarama, Publisher: Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi-110002, Year of Publication : 2011, 1st Edition.
8. 3. Encyclopedia of Hazardous Waste Management-Volume-I (ISBN: 97881-7888-608-1).Authors: Dr. P. K. Behera, Dr. S. K. Sahu & Mr. M. S. Shivarama, Publisher: Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi-110002, Year of Publication: 2011, 1st Edition.
9. 2. Environmental Monitoring & Analysis-Volume-II (ISBN: 81-7888-566-2).Authors: Dr. P. K. Behera & Dr. S. K. Sahu, Publisher: Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi-110002, Year of Publication : 2009, 1st Edition
10. 1. Environmental Monitoring & Analysis-Volume -I (ISBN: 81-7888-566-2).Authors: Dr. P. K. Behera & Dr. S. K. Sahu, Publisher: Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi-110002, Year of Publication : 2009, 1st Edition.

1. 1. UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Science organized by UGC Academic Staff College, Sambalpur University in collaboration with P. G. Department of Environmental Sciences, from 10th -30th December 2002 (as Course Coordinator).
3. 2. National Seminar on “Emerging Perspectives on Disaster Management” held in Sambalpur University, Orissa from 19th -20th February 2003 jointly organized by P. G. Department of Environmental Sciences and P. G. Department of Anthropology (as Joint Director).
5. 3. UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Science organized by UGC Academic Staff College, Sambalpur University in collaboration with P. G. Department of Environmental Sciences, from 9th -29th December 2005 (as Course Coordinator).
7. 4. UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Science organized by UGC Academic Staff College, Sambalpur University in collaboration with P. G. Department of Environmental Sciences, from 30th November –20th December 2006 (as Course Coordinator).
9. 5. National Seminar on “Environment and Sustainable Development organized P. G. Department of Environmental Sciences, Sambalpur University from 17th -18th March 2007(as Director).
11. 6. National Seminar on “Sustainability of Earth resources- Strategies and Management Plans” organized jointly by Dept. of Earth Science and Dept. of Environmental Sciences during 13th -14th February 2010 ( as Joint Convener)
13. 7. International Conference on “Energy, Environment and Development” (ICEED) organized by P .G. Department of Environmental Sciences, Sambalpur University from 10th -12th December 2010 (as Convener)
15. 8. UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Science organized by UGC Academic Staff College, Sambalpur University in collaboration with P. G. Department of Environmental Sciences, from 24th January – 13th February 2011(as Course Coordinator).
18. 9. Workshop on “ Urban Solid waste Management including Plastic Waste” organized by P. G. Department of Environmental Sciences, Sambalpur University in collaboration with State Pollution Control Board on 30th September 2011(as Coordinator)
20. 10. Workshop on “ Forest for People” organized by P. G. Department of Environmental Sciences, Sambalpur University in collaboration with Dept of Environment & Forest, Govt of India on 2nd December 2011(as Coordinator)
22. 11. UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Education organized by UGC Academic Staff College, Sambalpur University from 13th February to – 4th March 2012(as Course Coordinator).
24. 12. National Seminar on Ecology, Environment and Development (NASEED) organized by P.G.Department of Environmental Sciences, Sambalpur University from 25th -27th January 2013(as Director)
26. 13. UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Science organized by UGC Academic Staff College, Sambalpur University in collaboration with P. G. Department of Environmental Sciences, from 2nd – 22nd February 2013(as Course Coordinator).
28. 14. Short Term Course on Solid waste Management organized by UGC Academic Staff College, Sambalpur University in collaboration with P. G. Department of Environmental Sciences, from 4th – 6th November 2013(as Course Coordinator).
30. 15. Training Programme on Environmental Awareness Under the State Youth Policy 2013 organized by P.G. Department of Environmental Sciences, Sambalpur University in collaboration with State Pollution Control Board, from 21st -22nd December 2013(as Coordinator)

1. (A) Department Level
2. 1. Head, P.G.Dept. of Environmental Sciences from 1st June 2002 to May 2004 , from 1st June 2010 to 31st May 2012 , from 1st June 2015 to 31st May 2017 and from 1st June 2020 to 31st May 2022
3. 2. Course Coordinator of Distance Education Course in P.G.Diploma in Environmental Education and Management from 1st June 1999 to 31st December 2000 and from 1st July 2004 to 31st May 2022
4. 3. Teacher In-Chrage , Examinations of P.G.Dept of Environmental Sciences from 2007 to 2018
5. (B) University Level
6. 1. Director Eco Club, Sambalpur University from July 2023 onwards
7. 2. Chairman, Post Graduate Council, Sambalpur University from 25th January 2021 to 31st May 2022
8. 3. Registrar, Sambalpur University from 30th April 2017 to 15th November 2017 and from 27th November 2018 to 20th March 2020
9. 4. Director, Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy (SRIC), Sambalpur University 01.062016 to31.07. 2017
10. 5. Dean of Science & Technology 19.10.2016 to 18.10.2019
11. 6. Coordinator of NAAC of Sambalpur University 2014 -2017
12. 7. Director of IQAC Sambalpur University 2014-2016 & Member of IQAC, Sambalpur University 2016 to 2022
13. 8. Member of Syndicate , Sambalpur University from 23.04.2013 to 06.11.2015 & 25.01.2021 to 31.05.2022
14. 9. Member of Senate, Sambalpur University from 1st June 2002 to May2004, from 1st June 2010 to 31st May 2012, from 1st June 2015 to 31st May 2017 and from 1st June 2020 to 31st May 2022
15. 10. Member of Academic Council of Sambalpur University from 1st June 2002 to May 2004, from 1st June 2010 to 31st May 2012, from 1st June 2015 31st May 2017 and from 1st June 2019 to 31st May 2022
16. 11. Chairman of Board of Studies from 2013-14 to 2021-22
17. 12. Deputy Director, Directorate Distance and Continuing Education(DDCE), Sambalpur University, from 1st July 2001 to 8th October 2002
18. 13. Deputy Director, Academic Staff College, S. U. from 9th April 2008 to 30th June 2010
19. 14. Coordinator , Research Cell, Sambalpur University from 1st June 2006 to 6th June 2007
20. 15. Professor-in-Charge, University Guest House from 18.11.2010 to 04.07. 2013
21. 16. Coordinator, IDP, OHEPPE from 06.09.2018 to30.06.2022
22. 17. Superintendent & Assistant Superintendent of Hostels from 1993 to 1994, 1996-1998, 2000-2003,2004-2006,2008-2009

Present Address :  Chair Professor of Science and Technology P.G.Dept of Environmental Sciences Sambalpur UnIversity Jyoti VIhar-768019

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