Profile
Dr. Chittaranjan Routray is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha. With 14+ years of teaching experience and a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry (BPUT, 2023), his research spans cellulose-based nanomaterials, hydrogels, drug delivery systems, biopolymers, graphene, and 3D printing materials. He has 25+ peer-reviewed publications, 2 patents, and has organised several national and international conferences.
Experience
2025 –
Present
Present
Associate Professor & Head of Department
Centurion University of Technology and Management
Leading the Department of Chemistry, SoAS. Overseeing academic activities, research, and departmental administration.
2018 –
2025
2025
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Chemistry, SoAS, Centurion University
Taught UG/PG chemistry courses. Active research in polymer nanocomposites, hydrogels, and green materials.
2011 –
2018
2018
Lecturer
Dept. of Chemistry, SoAS, Centurion University
Taught core chemistry and polymer science courses to undergraduate students.
2007 –
2011
2011
JRF / SRF — Research Fellow
Orissa Engineering College · DST-Govt. of India Sponsored Project
Worked on DST-sponsored project: "Synthesis and characterization of cellulose esters for radiation curable coating applications."
Selected Publications
01
C.R. Routray & B. Tosh (2012). Controlled grafting of MMA onto cellulose and cellulose acetate. Cellulose, 19(6), 2115–2139.
02
C.R. Routray & B. Tosh (2013). Graft copolymerization of MMA onto cellulose acetate in homogeneous medium. Cellulose Chem. Technol., 47(3-4), 171–190.
03
C.R. Routray et al. (2020). Fabrication and Characterization of Chitosan/PCL-G-NH₂PAMAM Dendrimer Complex for Controlled Release of Cyclophosphamide. Indian J. of Natural Sciences, 10(59).
04
C.R. Routray et al. (2023). Photodegradation of Rhodamine B over g-C₃N₄-FeVO₄ hetero-structured nanocomposite under solar light. Chemical Physics Impact, 7, 100268.
05
C.R. Routray et al. (2024). Deep Learning Innovations in Automated Breast Cancer Detection with Integrated Ultrasound Datasets. Frontiers in Health Informatics, 3(7), 66–79.
06
C.R. Routray et al. (2025). Innovation Management: Nurturing Creativity and Driving Growth in Technology Firms. J. of Information Systems Engineering & Management, 10(2), 335–346.
Full list: 25+ peer-reviewed publications across Scopus/SCI and UGC CARE journals.
Patents
Eco-Friendly Device for Carbon-Dioxide Adsorption
Bio-Pith Pellet Fabricating System for 3D Printing Materials
Funded Research Project
Modification of Bio-Pith with Natural Resins for 3D Printing Applications
Books & Book Chapters
Routray, Tosh & Acharya (2020). Graphene as Electrode Material in Li-ion Battery. Nano Science & Nano Technology for Multifunctional Applications. Amazon.
Kundu, Routray et al. (2021). Applications of N,O-donor Based Organic Ligands as Biomaterials. Emerging Material for Future Technology, 2nd Ed. Amazon.
Sahu, Tripathy, Routray et al. (2024). Mesoporous Nanostructured Materials for Supercapacitor Applications. Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage, Vol. 2. Wiley-VCH.
Futuristic Trends in Chemical, Material Science & NanoTechnology (Ed.). IIP Publishing, 2023.
Translated Chemistry-I (UG) into Odia under AICTE NEP Regional Language Scheme (co-author: Dr. Dojalisa Sahu).
Awards & Recognitions
Fellow, SIESRP Chennai
The Society of Innovative Educationalist & Scientific Research Professionals
Educationalist-Professional Award
SIESRP, accredited with Innovative Scientific Research Professional Malaysia, Sdn Bhd
Academic Excellence Award
Institute of Scholars, Bangalore
Certificate of Appreciation — AICTE
For translating Chemistry-I into Odia Language under NEP
Ph.D. Awarded — Polymer Chemistry
BPUT, Odisha · 2023
Conferences & Workshops Organised
ICMSE-2024
International Conference on Materials for Sustainable Environment, CUTM Bhubaneswar — Organizing Secretary
ICRAM-2022
International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials, CUTM — Joint Organizing Secretary
RAM-2019
National Seminar on Recent Advances in Materials: Green Future — Organizing Secretary
NSA-2018
Workshop on Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development — Co-Coordinator
OCS-2017
31st Annual Conference of Orissa Chemical Society & National Seminar on Functional Materials — Co-Convener