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Prof.Sumanta Kumar Sahu

Designation: Associate Professor

Department: Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Email: sksahu[at]iitism[dot]ac[dot]in

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Office Number: +91-326-223-5936

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About Me: I am Dr. Sumanta Kumar Sahu, currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at the IIT(ISM), Dhanbad. My academic journey has been shaped by a deep interest in materials science where I focus on developing advanced functional materials for energy, environmental, and biomedical applications. Over the years, I have guided several research students and contributed extensively through publications in reputed international journals. Beyond research, I am actively engaged in teaching and mentoring postgraduate and doctoral students, aiming to build strong foundations in solid-state chemistry, drug delivery technology, and functional materials .

Research Interest: My research lies at the intersection of functional materials, chemical sensing / imaging, and sustainable energy, with a strong leaning toward biomedical and environmental applications. I specialize in the design, synthesis, and functionalization of quantum dots, nanomaterials, and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for applications such as drug delivery, photo therapy, bio‐imaging, fluorescent sensing and antimicrobial agents. We also work extensively in the development of WLEDs and anti-counterfeiting especially using nanocomposites. Overall, we are deeply interested in combining synthetic inorganic chemistry, materials science, and catalysis to address global challenges in energy conversion, environmental and health‐care technologies.

Curriculum
Vitae
Publications

Teaching

PG Level Courses

  • Solid State Materials: Chemistry & Engineering (NCYD524), M. Sc Chemistry
  • Kinetics and Thermodynamics (NCYC517), M. Sc. Chemistry
  • Formulation/Manufacturing Lab (NCYC509), M. Tech Pharmaceutical
  • Formulation & Drug Delivery Technology (NCYC502), M. Tech Pharmaceutical
  • Material Chemistry Lab (NCYC526), M. Sc Chemistry
  • Nanomaterials for Advanced Applications (ACE61170), PhD Chemistry
  • Instrumental Techniques in Chemistry –I (ACC 61157), M. Phil and Ph.D. Chemistry
  • Solid State Chemistry and Photochemistry (ACC33140), M. Sc. Chemistry

UG Level courses

  • Chemistry-I (ACC12101), B Tech Common
  • Material Science and Technology (ACR16101), B. Tech Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry for Chemical Engineers (ACR 13101), B. Tech Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry Lab II (ACC 12201), B. Tech Common
  • Preparatory B.Tech. Chemistry-II (ACC 02101)
  • Physical Chemistry (ACC 15103), Petroleum Engineering 5th Sem

Academics

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.), IIT Kharagpur, (2011).

Master's Degree (M. Sc. Physical Chemistry), North Orissa University, Odisha, India (2003).

 Bachelor's Degree (B. Sc. Hons), North Orissa University, Odisha, India (2001).

Research Credentials

Google Scholar ORCID Scopus Web of Science Personal Web Page

 

Position

Associate Professor: 12th April 2021 - Present

 Assistant Professor: 6th January 2012- 20th April 2021

Awards and Honors

Publications

Books Published

List Of Research Publications (only in Peer-reviewed Journals)

Selected Publications

1. “NIR-Responsive Carbon Dots Functionalized with AS1411 Aptamer: A Dual-Mode Approach to Enhanced Photothermal and Photodynamic Therapy” K. Negi, S. Patra, A. Kumar, S. K. Bhutia, S. K. Sahu*. ACS Appl. Bio Mater. 2025, 8, 7, 6305–6315 (https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.5c00775)

2. “A multifunctional NIR responsive upconversion porphyrin nanoprobe for Fenton/FRET induced ROS amplification and targeted drug delivery” A. Ghosh, A. Singh, S. Guha, B. Saha, G. Das, S. K. Sahu*. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2025, Volume 700, Part 1, 2025, 138311, ISSN 0021-9797 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2025.138311)

3. “High-Performance Biomass-Derived Red- and Green-Emissive Carbon Dots with Narrow Emission for White-Light-Emitting Diodes Comprising a 97 Color Rendering Index” A. Kumar, S. Sahoo, A. Singh, S. K. Sahu*. ACS Sustainable Resour. Manage. 2025, 2, 6, 993–1002 (https://doi.org/10.1021/acssusresmgt.5c00024)

4. “Reusable Iron-Copper Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Primary Amides with Aryl and Alkyl Halides: Access to N-Arylamides as Potential Antibacterial and Anticancer Agents” K. Roy, A. Saha, B. Saha, S. Banerjee, C. Mukhopadhyay, S. K. Sahu, L. Adak. Chem. Eur. J. 2025, 31, e202403649. (https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202403649)

5. “Amplification of luminescence intensity by ytterbium (III) dopant in upconversion nanoparticles integrated with carbon dots for NIR-responsive targeted photodynamic therapy” B. Saha, A. Ghosh, A. Singh, S. K. Sahu*. Dalton Trans., 2025,54, 13071-13084 (https://doi.org/10.1039/D5DT01208B)

6. “Porous Organic Polymer-Based Nanocomposites for Hypoxia Relieving and Enhanced Chemotherapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma” P. Mukherjee, S. Guha, A. Ghosh, K. Kar, G. Das, S. K. Sahu*. ACS Appl. Bio Mater. 2024, 7, 9, 6138–6151 (https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.4c00723)

7. “Two-photon NIR-responsive carbon dots incorporated into NMOFs for targeted photodynamic therapy” K. Negi, N. Pathak, U. Tripathy, S. K. Dey, S. K. Sahu*. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 2024, Volume 694, 2024, 134163, ISSN 0927-7757 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.134163)

8. “Rationally designed porous self-assembled nanoparticles for combinational chemo-photodynamic therapy” K. Negi, A. Kumar, G. Chakraborty, S. Sahoo, S. Patra, N. Patra, S. K. Bhutia, S. K. Sahu*. Dalton Trans., 2024,53, 17465-17479 (https://doi.org/10.1039/D4DT02454K)

9. “Gram-scale synthesis of aggregation-caused quenching-resistant red-emissive carbon dots for potential applications” A. Kumar, K. Negi, S. K. Sahu*. New J. Chem., 2024,48, 7265-7276 (https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NJ00321G)

10. “NIR light-activated upconversion POP nanofiber composite; an effective carrier for targeted photodynamic therapy and drug delivery” P. Mukherjee, S. Guha, G. Das, A. Samui, S. K. Sahu*. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 2023, Volume 443, 2023, 114907, ISSN 1010-6030, (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.114907)

11. “Synthesis of matrix-free carbon dots for information encryption, fingerprinting, and antibacterial activity” A. Kumar, R. Kumari, H. G. Behuria, S. K. Sahu, S. K. Sahu*. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2023, Volume 668, 2023, 131460, ISSN 0927-7757 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131460)

12. “Development of upconversion-NMOFs nanocomposite conjugated with gold nanoparticles for NIR light-triggered combinational chemo-photothermal therapy” P. Mukherjee, S. Tripathy, M. G. Matsabisa, S. K. Sahu*. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, Volume 437, 2023, 114426, ISSN 1010-6030, (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2022.114426)

13. “Multicolor-emissive carbon dots for white-light-emitting diodes and room-temperature phosphorescence” R. Kumari, A. Kumar, K. Negi, S. K. Sahu*. ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 2023, 6, 2, 918–929 (https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.2c04312)

14. “Development of graphitic-N-based carbon dots using solid-state synthesis for fingerprinting, LEDs, and anticounterfeiting” A. Kumar, R. Kumari, K. Negi, S. K. Sahu*. New J. Chem., 2023,47, 17110-17119 (https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ03060A)

15. “A new insights into multicolor emissive carbon dots using Trachelospermum jasminoides leaves for the application of WLEDs” R. Kumari, S. K. Sahu*. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2022, Volume 647, 2022, 128959, ISSN 0927-7757 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128959)

16. “Polymer-induced emission-active fluorine-embedded carbon dots for the preparation of warm WLEDs with a high color rendering index” R. Kumari, A. Kumar, N. K. Mishra, S. K. Sahu*. Langmuir 2022, 38, 30, 9389–9399 (https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c01351)

17. “Single-step synthesis of N-doped carbon dots and applied for dopamine sensing, in vitro multicolor cellular imaging as well as fluorescent ink” A. Kumar, S. Asu, P. Mukherjee, P. Singh, A. Kumari, S. K. Sahu*. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, Volume 406, 2021, 113019, ISSN 1010-6030 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2020.113019)

18. “Single step green synthesis of carbon dots from Murraya koenigii leaves; a unique turn-off fluorescent contrivance for selective sensing of Cd (II) ion” S. C. Pandey, A. Kumar, S. K. Sahu*. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, Volume 400, 2020, 112620, ISSN 1010-6030 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2020.112620)

19. “Fabrication of nanoscale covalent porous organic polymer: an efficacious catalyst for Knoevenagel condensation” A. Samui, N. Kesharwani, C. Haldar, S. K. Sahu*. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, Volume 299, 2020, 110112, ISSN 1387-1811 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2020.110112)

20. “Effect of solvent-derived highly luminescent multicolor carbon dots for white-light-emitting diodes and water detection” R. Kumari, S. K. Sahu*. Langmuir 2020, 36, 19, 5287–5295 (https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c00631)

21. “Integration of α-amylase into covalent organic framework for highly efficient biocatalyst” A. Samui, S. K. Sahu*. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, Volume 291, 2020, 109700, ISSN 1387-1811 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2019.109700)

 

Projects & Activities

Sponsored Research Projects (External Funded)

Ongoing Project 

  • Development of Upconversion Nanoparticles Conjugated Carbon Dots as Amplified Singlet Oxygen Generator for Synergistic Photodynamic Therapy, Funding Agency: MoE-STARS (2023-2026)

Guidance

Supervised Ph.D. Thesis 

1.  Dr.Triveni Kumar Mahto

Thesis title: “Synthesis of multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles and graphene oxide for adsorption and catalysis”

Defense: 08-Feb-2017

2. Dr. Angshuman Ray Chowdhuri

Thesis title: “Fabrication of multifunctional nanoscale materials for chemotherapeutic delivery”

Defense: 03-Nov-2017

3. Dr. Soumen Chandra

Thesis title: “Synthesis and surface modification of fluorescence carbon dots for sensing, imaging and catalysis”

Defense: 28-Nov-2017

4. Dr. Chandrani Sarkar

Thesis title: “Synthesis of cellulose-hydroxyapatite based ternary composites for possible orthopedic applications”

Defense: 13-Aug-2019

5. Dr. Amit Kumar

Thesis title: “Synthesis of functionalised fluorescent nanoparticles for sensing and imaging”

Defense: 21-April-2020

6. Dr. Arpita Samui

Thesis title: “Development of nanoporous materials for biocatalysis and organocatalysis”

Defense: 14-Oct-2020

7. Dr. Rinki Kumari

Thesis title: “Synthesis and analysis of multicolor-emissive carbon dots for white-light-emitting diodes and selected applications”

Defense: 06-Dec-2022

8. Dr. Poulami Mukherjee

Thesis title: “Development of upconversion nanoparticle-based porous composite for cancer theranostics”

Defense: 23-Feb-2024

Current PhD Students

1. Ashok Kumar, SRF

 MSc:  Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga

 Joining: August, 2019

Research Interest: Development of carbon dots-based composite for troom-temperature phosphorescent, latent fingerprinting (LFPs), white light emitting diodes (WLEDs).

2. Kanchan Negi, SRF (PMRF)

 MSc:  D.S.B. Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital

 Joining: August, 2020

Research Interest: Developing functionalized carbon dots and metal-organic frameworks based composite for Targeted Photodynamic Therapy.

3. Antara Ghosh, SRF 

 MSc:  University of Calcutta, Kolkata

 Joining: August, 2022

Research Interest: Designing Upconversion Nanosystems for Photodynamic Therapy and other Theranostic Applications.

4. Sudhansubala Sahoo, SRF 

 MSc:  North Odisha University, Baripada

 Joining: January, 2023

Research Interest: Developing Biopolymer-CDs based nanocomposite for various biological applications.

5. Ushmita Dey, SRF

MSc: Central University of Haryana

Joining: July, 2023

Research Interest: Exploring nanostructured 2D composites for synergistic cancer therapy and designing flexible sensor platforms with enhanced sensitivity.

6. Pratiskha Sarangi

MSc: Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology,Burla,Odisha

Joining: July, 2023

Research Interest: Development of Carbon based nanomaterials and polymer-derived composite for the application in biosensing and biomedical Technologies.

7. Bijay Saha

MSc: Central University of Punjab

Joining: August, 2024

Research Interest:  Designing Upconversion Nanoparticles, and Developing Nanocomposites for Synergistic Phototherapy in Cancer Treatment.

8. Nilanjan Das

Mtech (pharma): IIT(ISM) Dhanbad

Joining: January, 2025

Research Interest: Development of Luminescent nanocomposites and polymer-derived composite for cancer therapy.

List of M.Sc. Students Awarded:

1.Mr. Anurag Ray                                             2. Mr. Angshuman Ray Chowdhuri                  

3. Ms. Tulip ghosal                                           4. Ms. Suchibrata Borah

5. Mr. Arpan Manta                                         6. Mr. Nakul Mishra

7. Ms. Arpita Samui                                         8. Ms. Saumya Singh

9. Mr. Kumar Saurav keshri                             10. Mr. Ratan singh Jatav

11. Ms. Rinki Kumari                                        12. Ms. Mamata Mahto

13. Mr. Rakesh Kumar Roy                               14. Ms. HAPPY

15. Mr. Prabhakar Singh                                   16. Mr. Manish kumar

17. Mr. Subham                                               18. Mr. Ranjan Kumar

19. Mr. Indrajit Dutta                                        20. Mr. Diwakar Patel

21. Mr. Slok Kumar                                           22. Mr. Korak kar

23. Mr. Mangi Lal                                              24. Mr. Akshay Sitaram Mohadikar 

25. Mr. Ahitagni Roy                                         26. Ms.  Afrida Tabassum

27. Ms. Sarvayasha Jain                                    28. Ms. Alisha Mohanty

29. Mr. Soumyadeep China                              30. Ms. Archana Patra

31. Mr. Mayank Dhoundiyal

List of M. Tech Students Awarded:

  1. Mr. Sagar More
  2. Mr. Vinay
  3. Ms. Nidhi Kumari
  4. Mr. Tathagata Das
  5. Ms. Madhurima Koley
  6. Mr. Vishesh Gupta
  7. Mr. Indrilla Ghosh
  8. Mr. Nilanjan Das
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