Organic Synthesis and Supramolecular Chemistry

1. Professor of Chemistry (2024-Present), School of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla-768 019, Odisha
2. Associate Professor of Chemistry (2021-2024), School of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla-768 019, Odisha
3. Assistant Professor (S-III) of Chemistry (2018-2021), School of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla-768 019, Odisha
4. Assistant Professor (S-II) of Chemistry (2013-2018), School of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla-768 019, Odisha
5. Assistant Professor (S-I) of Chemistry (2009-2013), School of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla-768 019, Odisha
6. Post Graduate Teaching Experience: 17 Years
7. Research Experiences (Including Doctoral & Postdoctoral Research): 24 Years

Post Graduate Level

:

CH-412: General Stereochemistry CH-412: Electronic Effects in Organic Chemistry CH-422: Organic Reaction Mechanisms CH-514: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy CH-514: Mass Spectrometry Techniques CH-523: Supramolecular Chemistry MOOCs: Advanced Chemical Sciences

1. My research interest focuses on the development of small organic chromofluoroscent molecules, aggregation induced emission based molecules (AIEgens) and evaluation of their potential applications toward ionic and molecular sensing and bioimaging.

Ph.D. Candidates	:	03
M.Tech./M.Phil. Candidates	:	M.Phil: 12

1. Prof. G.N. Mahapatra Endowment Chair Research Award from Utkal University (2018)
2. BOYSCAST Fellowship from Deptt. Science & Technology, New Delhi, Govt. of India (2010)

1. Life Member of Orissa Chemical Society (OCS),
2. Life Member of Indian Photobiology Society (IPS)

1. Project Title: Development of imidazolyl fluorophores for dual state emission, Funding Agency: Sambalpur University, Odisha, Funding Years: 2025-2026, Amount: 0.5 Lakhs, File No. 01005(K)/RDC, Dtd. 29-03-2025.
2. Project Title: Development of smart fluorophores: synthesis, characterization and photophysical studies of imidazole based donor-acceptor molecules, Funding Agency: Utkal University and GNM Foundation, Funding Years: 2018-2021, Amount: 1.8 Lakhs, File No.CH/74/2018, Dtd.12-06-2018.
3. Project Title: Systematic study and imaging application of azine luminophores based on aggregation induced emission enhancement, Funding Agency: Science & Technology Deptt., Government of Odisha, Funding Years: 2018-2022, Amount: 8.96 Lakhs, File No. 27562800512017/20-1313/ST, Dtd.24-02-2018.
4. Project Title: Syntheses, spectroscopic, electrochemical and theoretical studies of Triphenylamine based star shaped molecules with Donor-pi-conjugated Acceptor systems, Funding Agency: SERB, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, Funding Years: 2012-2015, Amount: 26.98 Lakhs, File No. SR/FT/CS-46/2011, Dtd.04-05-2012.

International Publications

2025
1. N. Murmu, K. Dash, S. Mandal, M. Mishra, G. Sahoo and Satya Narayan Sahu*, Selective detection of aqueous and cellular copper (II) ion via Coumarin-based AIEgen through aggregation shift. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2025, 440, 128973.
2024
2. N. Murmu, K. Dash, J. Panda, G. Sahoo, H. Sahoo, M. Mishra* and Satya Narayan Sahu*, A biscoumarinyl hydrazone based nontoxic fluorescent dye for direct binding and imaging of actin in living cells and organism. Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical, 2024, 399, 134741. (Research Highlight in NATURE India in November 2023)
2023
3. S. K. Padhan, S. Muduli, N. Murmu, G. Sahoo, S. Mishra* and Satya Narayan Sahu*, A coumarin-salicylidene based fluorescent chemodosimeter for sub-ppb level detection of aluminium ion via metal ion induced hydrolytic cleavage of aldimine bond. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2023, 384, 122292.
4. P. Nayak, J. Bag, S. K. Padhan, H. Sahoo, Satya Narayan Sahu*, and M. Mishra*, Coumarin-Based Noncytotoxicity Fluorescent Dye for Tracking Actin Protein in In-Vivo Imaging. Chemical Research in Toxicology, 2023, 36 (6) 926–933.
2022
5. S. K. Padhan, J. Bag, M. Panda, B. K. Biswal, H. Sahoo, M. Mishra* and Satya Narayan Sahu*, Synthesis of First Coumarin Fluorescent Dye for Actin Visualization. Bioconjugate Chemistry, 2022, 33(11), 2113−2120.
2021
6. S. Swami, Satya Narayan Sahu and R. Shrivastava*, Nanomaterial catalyzed green synthesis of tetrazoles and its derivatives: a review on recent advancements. RSC Advances, 2021,11, 39058-39086.
2020
7. S. K. Padhan, V. K. Mishra, N. Murmu, S. Mishra* and Satya Narayan Sahu*, Through Bond Energy Transfer (TBET)-operated fluoride ion sensing via spirolactam ring opening of a coumarin-fluorescein bichromophoric dyad. RSC Advances, 2020,10, 28422-28430.
8. P. Rana, L. Panda, N. Murmu, B. P. Bag and Satya Narayan Sahu*, Fluorometric sensing of hydroxyl amine in aqueous medium utilizing a diphenyl imidazole-based probe. Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2020,18, 5963-5971.
9. P. Rana, N. Murmu, S. K. Padhan and Satya Narayan Sahu*, Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) extract as a green analytical tool for selective colorimetric detection of bisulphate (HSO4−) ion in aqueous medium. Spectrochimica Acta- A, 2020, 237, 118376.
2019
10. L. S. Barla, G. P. Pattnaik, G. Meher, S. K. Padhan, Satya Narayan Sahu* and H. Chakraborty*, Fluorescence-based ion sensing in lipid membranes: a simple method of sensing in aqueous medium with enhanced efficiency. RSC Advances, 2019, 9, 31030-31034.
11. S. K. Padhan, N. Murmu, S. Mahapatra, M. K. Dalai and Satya Narayan Sahu*, Ultrasensitive detection of aqueous Cu2+ ions by a coumarin-salicylidene based AIEgen. Mater. Chem. Front., 2019, 3, 2437-2447.
12. S. K. Padhan, J. Palei, P. Rana, N. Murmu and Satya Narayan Sahu*, Sequential displacement strategy for selective and highly sensitive detection of Zn2+, Hg2+ and S2− ions: An approach toward a molecular keypad lock. Spectrochimica Acta- A, 2019, 208, 271-284.
2018
13. S.K. Padhan, M.B. Podh, P. K. Sahu and Satya Narayan Sahu*, Optical discrimination of fluoride and cyanide ions by coumarin-salicylidene based chromofluorescent probes in organic and aqueous medium. Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical, 2018, 255, 1376-1390. (Research Highlight in NATURE India in October 2017)
2016
14. Satya Narayan Sahu*, S.K. Padhan and P. K. Sahu, Coumarin functionalized thiocarbonohydrazones as a new class of chromofluorescent receptors for selective detection of fluoride ion. RSC Advances, 2016, 6, 90322-90330.
15. Satya Narayan Sahu, A. B. Rozhenko, J. Eberhard and J. Mattay, Synthesis of a new photoresponsive molecular carcerand. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 2016, 331, 165-174.
2012
16. H. M. Chawla, R. Shrivastava, Satya Narayan Sahu, S. Kumar and S. Upreti, Synthesis and evaluation of neutral anion receptors based on acylhydrazide appended calix[4]arenes. Supramolecular Chemistry, 2012, 24, 672-683.
17. H. M. Chawla, Satya Narayan Sahu, R. Shrivastava and S. Kumar, Calix[4]arene-based ditopic receptors for simultaneous recognition of fluoride and cobalt(II) ions. Tetrahedron Letters, 2012, 53, 2244-2247.
18. T. Schroeder, Satya Narayan Sahu and J. Mattay, Molecular capsules derived from resorcin[4]arenes by metal-coordination. Topics in Current Chemistry, 2012, 319, 99-124.
2011
19. T. Schroeder, Satya Narayan Sahu, D. Anselmetti and J. Mattay, Supramolecular capsules derived from resorcin[4]arenes by H-Bonding and metal coordination: synthesis, characterization, and single-molecule force spectroscopy. Israel Journal of Chemistry 2011, 51, 725-742.
2009
20. H. M. Chawla, Satya Narayan Sahu and R. Shrivastava, Synthesis and binding characteristics of novel calix[4]arene(amidocrown) diquinones. Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 2009, 87, 523-531.
21. H. M. Chawla and Satya Narayan Sahu, Synthesis of novel chromogenic azocalix[4]arenemonoquinones and their binding with alkali metal cations. Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 2009, 63, 141-149.
2008
22. H. M. Chawla, R. Shrivastava and Satya Narayan Sahu, A new class of functionalized calix[4]arenes as neutral receptors for colorimetric detection of fluoride ions. New Journal of Chemistry, 2008, 32, 1999-2005.
2007
23. H. M. Chawla, Satya Narayan Sahu and R. Shrivastava, A Novel calix[4]arene based neutral semicarbazone receptors for anion recognition. Tetrahedron Letters, 2007, 48, 6054-6058.
2006
24. H. M. Chawla, S. P. Singh, Satya Narayan Sahu and Shailesh Upreti, Shaping the cavity of calixarene architecture for molecular recognition: synthesis and conformational properties of new azocalix[4]arenes. Tetrahedron, 2006, 62, 7854-7865.

National Publications

2022
1. Satya Narayan Sahu*, Coumarin based colourful sensors for ionic species, ISRAPS Bulletin, BARC Mumbai, 2022, 34(3), 49-58.
2019
2. S. K. Padhan, P. Rana, N. Murmu, B. R. Swain, Satya Narayan Sahu*, Solvent modulated optical tuning for discrimination of Hg2+, Zn2+ and Cu2+ ions by a coumarin-functionalized azine receptor. Indian. J. Chem B, 2019, 58, 167-182 (Invited article)
2007
3. H. M. Chawla and Satya Narayan Sahu, Effect of spice essential oils on Maillard browning model reaction of glucose and glycine: An UV-visible and reverse phase HPLC analysis. J. Food Sci. Technol., 2007, 44, 602-606

1. Fullerene-Free Molecular Acceptors for Organic Photovoltaics, in Advances in Solar Energy Research, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019 (ISBN: 978-981-13-3302-6) A. Mishra and Satya Narayan Sahu, Chapter-8, 221-279 (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3302-6_8)

1. National Conference on Surfactants, Emulsions & Biocolloids (NATCOSEB 2017)
2. Seminar on Nobel Prize 2022

1. Asst. Superintendent, Mohadadhi Hostel (2011-2014)
2. Coordinator, National Pension System (NPS) (since 2015)
3. Technical Committee Member, CIF (from 2018)
4. Teacher-in-charge M.Phil. Chemistry Entrance Examination of SU (2018, 2019, 2020)
5. Question setter for Ph.D. Chemistry Entrance Examination of SU (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)
6. Question Setter in M.Sc. Chemistry Entrance of SU (upto 2019)
7. Deputy Superintendent, CPET-2020, 2021, 2022
8. Question Setter & Invigilators in CPET-2020, 2021, 2022
9. Nodal Officer, SAMARTH-ERP Project (from 2022)
10. Superintendent, IB Gents Hostel (from 2022-2024)
11. Faculty-Incharge-NMR Instrument, CIF-2024 (2024)
12. Expert member of 4 yr UG Chemistry Syllabus Prepartion Committee as per NEP-2020 by OSHEC
13. Research Group Member of NPT-COE
14. Question Setter, M.Sc. Chemistry, SU-affiliated colleges
15. Coordinator, 3-Year Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. Programme, Deptt. of Education, SU (2024-2025)
16. Superintendent, Rushikulya Ladies Hostel (from 2024-2026)

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