Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Dojalisa Sahu
Department of Chemistry • School of Applied Sciences
Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, India
Professor of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry • School of Applied Sciences
Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, India
Dr. Dojalisa Sahu is a Professor of Chemistry and Ph.D. Cell Coordinator at the Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences, at Centurion University of Technology and Management. She completed her M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. from Sambalpur University and also earned an MBA in HR and IT. She began her research journey at CSIR-IMMT, where she worked on major research projects in advanced materials science.
Her research interests focus on the synthesis and development of functional nanostructured materials and their applications in photoluminescence, photocatalysis, and antibacterial studies. She has contributed extensively to scientific research through publications, books, book chapters, conference proceedings, and journal review activities. She has also held several academic and administrative leadership roles, including Head of the Department, Academic Coordinator, and Associate Dean.
Dr. Sahu actively mentors research scholars and postgraduate students and continues to contribute to interdisciplinary research, academic excellence, and innovation in the field of chemistry.
Synthesis and characterization of functional nanostructured metal oxide materials (ZnO, SnO₂) with novel morphologies using sonochemical and sol-gel routes.
Visible-light photocatalytic degradation of toxic industrial dyes and environmental remediation using doped and composite nanostructures.
Sustainable hydrogen production from biogas via thermal plasma reforming and high-purity H₂ generation using non-thermal plasma techniques.
Optically stimulated luminescence and photoluminescence properties of rare-earth and transition metal doped metal oxide nanocrystals (Eu, Gd, Cu, Co, Ni doped ZnO/SnO₂).
Enhanced antibacterial performance of semiconductor nanoparticles and their composite heterostructures for biomedical applications.
Development and characterization of biopolymer-based films for sustainable packaging and functional material applications.
MXene-based nanostructured materials for gas sensing applications and next-generation functional device development.
Instrumental characterization including XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis, SEM/TEM, PL spectroscopy and advanced data analysis for nanostructured materials.
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Sonochemically Synthesized Eu-doped ZnO Nanoparticles: Structural, Optical and Photocatalytic Studies
Photoluminescence Properties of Gd-doped ZnO Nanostructures Prepared by Sol-Gel Method
Cu-Doped SnO₂ Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity
Visible Light Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Using Ni-doped ZnO Nanostructures
Hydrogen Generation from Biogas by Thermal Plasma Reforming
MXene-based Nanostructured Materials for Gas Sensing Applications: A Review
Biopolymer-Based Films: Synthesis, Characterization and Functional Properties
Co-doped ZnO Heterostructures: Enhanced Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Performance
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Metal Oxides for Photocatalytic Applications
Plasma-Based Hydrogen Generation: Current Status and Future Prospects
Functional Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation: Recent Advances
Rare-Earth Doped ZnO Nanoparticles: Luminescence and Photocatalytic Properties
Engineering Chemistry (Odia Translation)
Functional Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
Photocatalysis for Environmental Remediation
Plasma Technology for Green Chemistry and Hydrogen Production
Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences · Centurion University of Technology & Management, Odisha
Centurion University of Technology & Management, Odisha
Centurion University of Technology & Management, Odisha
Department of Chemistry, Centurion University, Bhubaneswar
CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar
Dr. Sahu has been involved in several funded research projects at CSIR-IMMT and Centurion University spanning synthesis of nanomaterials, plasma-based hydrogen generation, and photocatalytic environmental remediation.
Received the prestigious Provost Distinguished Achiever Award from Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, in recognition of outstanding academic and research contributions.
Awarded the Faculty Performance Award from Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, for exemplary performance in teaching, research, and administrative service.
Received Certificate of Appreciation from AICTE, Delhi for translating an Engineering Chemistry textbook into the Odia language, contributing to vernacular technical education in Odisha.
Recognized at CUTM's Best Research Enclave 2021 (September 2021) for outstanding contributions to research and publication output within the university.
A dedicated group of scholars, postgraduates, undergraduates, and interns contributing to cutting-edge research in nanomaterials, photocatalysis, and sustainable chemistry.
Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences
Centurion University of Technology & Management
Ramchandrapur, Jatni, Bhubaneswar – 752050
Dist. Khurda, Odisha, India
