Pollution Ecology and Ecosystem Restoration

1. 27 years of teaching and research

Post Graduate Level

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Molecular Biology, Instrumentation and Techniques, Ecology , Biodiversity and Bio-statistics,Advanced Techniques in Biology , Animal Physiology, Morphology, Developmental Biology,System Ecology, Ecological Energetics, Microbial Ecology, Environmental Management, Vermitechnology, Applied Soil Ecology, Research Methodology

1. Pollution Ecology and Ecosystem Restoration

Ph.D. Candidates	:	Ph. D. students produced: 06
M.Tech./M.Phil. Candidates	:	M Phil guidance: 33 students

1. Member of Doctoral Advisory Committee Life Sciences
2. Member of Board of Studies in Food Sc. And Quality Control
3. Member of Board of Studies in Life Sciences,
4. Member of Board of Studies in Zoology
5. Coordinator, Eco Club, School of Life Sciences

1. Heavy metals in the environmental segments of sponge iron industry and screening plant as bioindicator UGC, New Delhi Completed (2010-2012)

International Publications

2023
1. Bacha, C. Chatria, and S. Sahoo (2023). Termite diversity along different land use practices in western Odisha, India Ann. For. Res. 66(1): 2846–2860, 2023. (Scupus Indexed)
2. Bacha, B., Chhatria, C., & Sahoo, S. (2023). Seasonal variation of butterfly communities on the Sambalpur University Campus, Sambalpur, Odisha, India Journal of Entomological Research, 47(1), 100–105 (Scopus-indexed)
2022
3. Bacha, B., Sahoo, S., Mishra, S. S., & Kusum, A. (2022). Physicochemical properties and biochemical activities of Termitaria soil of Odontotermes spp. and surrounding soil in Sambalpur district, Odisha, India, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 2022; 10(2): 124–127. (NAAS indexed)
4. Badra R, Panda J, and Sahoo S (2022) , A Study on Water Quality and Macrophyte Diversity in Three Wetlands of Sambalpur District, Odisha from Ecosystem Management Perspective, Eco. Env. & Cons. 28 (3) : 305-313, Scopus indexed (December, 2021), UGC Approved
5. Dash S, Sahoo S, (2022), Coal-based sponge iron industry waste and associated heavy metal pollution, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 9, (8):647-658, UGC Approved Journal no 63975 (August 2022)
6. Dash S, Dash D, Sahoo S, (2022) Utilization and Limitations of Fly ash in Agriculture, International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods (IJARESM), ISSN: 2455-6211, 10, (8): 357-366 (December, 2021)
7. Bachha B, Sahoo S*, Mishra S S and Kusum A(2022), Physicochemical properties and biochemical activities of Termitaria soil of Odontotermes spp. and surrounding soil in Sambalpur district, Odisha, India Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies; 10(2): 124-128, ISSN: 2320-7078, DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/j.ento.2022.v10.i2b.8978 (16-02-2022)
2021
8. Hota S and Sahoo S (2021), A Comparative Study of Gut Enzymes and Nest Materials of Three Mound Building Termites of Eastern India, Journal of Entomological Research Society, 23(3): 187-196, ISSN:2651-3579, DOI: https://doi.org/10.51963/jers.v23i3.1962, Date of Publication 27.11.2021, IF: 0.73, SCOPUS
2020
9. Panda J and Sahoo S (2020), Fish diversity and water quality of wetlands in Attabira block of Bargarh District, Odisha, India, International journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 2 (2): 66-71
10. Bachha B and Sahoo S (2020), Effect of Different Land use Practices on Earthworm Abundance and Soil Properties, International Journal of Science and Research, 9, (3): 1290-1294
11. Patel O, Das P, Nayak M, Purohit P, Debta A, Sinha S, Patel S and Sahoo S (2020), prevalence of bacterial vaginosis in postmenopausal women in the state of Odisha, India, Al Ameen J Med Sci 13(4) : 266-272, UGC CARE, DOAJ.
2019
12. Samal S, Mishra, C S K, Sahoo S (2019), Setal-epidermal, muscular and enzymatic anomalies induced by certain agrochemicals in the earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae (Kinberg), Environ Sci Pollut Res, 26(8):8039-8049 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-06230-7,SPRINGER
13. Samal S, Samal R, Mishra, C S k, Sahoo S (2019) Setal anomalies in the tropical earthworms Drawida willsi and Lampito mauritii exposed to elevated concentrations of certain agrochemicals: an electron micrographic and molecular docking approach, Environmental Technology & Innovation, 15: 100391, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2019.100391,IF-7,758, Scopus. Web of Science (ESCI)
2018
14. Samal S, Sahoo S Mishra, C S k (2018) Evaluating the effect of monocrotophos and glyphosate on microbial population and certain important exoenzyme activities in soil, Journal of Environmental Biology, 40, 226-234http://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/40/2/MRN-822, UGC CARE. Scopus. Web of Science (ESCI)
2017
15. Sahoo S (2017) Phytoremediation potential of some native plants growing in the vicinity of sponge iron industry, Pollution Research, 36 (2):333-339, H Index: 14, SCOPUS, IF: 0.221
16. Mir B A and Sahoo S (2017), Growth and nutrient removal potential of two native hydrophytes (Pistia sp and salvinia sp) from municipal sewage water of Sambalpur Town, Odisha, India, Ecology, Environment & Conservation, 23 (4): 330-337, Scopus indexed, UGC Approved
17. Samal S, Sahoo S Mishra, C S K (2017), Morpho-histological and enzymatic alterations in earthworms Drawida willsi and Lampito mauritii exposed to urea, phosphogypsum and paper mill sludge, Chemistry and Ecology, 33(2): ,1-15, DOI: 10.1080/0275754031000119852, Scopus, Web of Science
18. Chhatria C, Sahoo S. and Rao T V (2017), Feeding efficiency of eri silk worm philosamia ricini (H.) reared on different castor genotypes, Global Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology, 6 (1): 103- 107
19. Dash S and Sahoo S (2017), Air Pollution Tolerance Index (apti) of selected plants near Bhusan sponge Iron Industry located in Rengali block of Sambalpur district, Odisha, India, International Journal of Advance Research, 5(11), 599-607, UGC Approved,
20. Dash S and Sahoo S (2017), Effect of Flyash Amendment on Growth of Mustard, Int..l of Applied Environmental Sciences , 12, 9: 1617-1629, UGC Care.
21. S. Rath, C. Chhatria and S. Sahoo (2017), Comparative studies of pigment and nutrient contents of various castor genotypes, J. Trop. Agric. and Fd. Sc 45(1): 121 – 129, UGC Serial No :- 7714
2016
22. Chhatria C, Sahoo S. and Rao T V (2016) Silk Gland Somatic Index and tissue biochemical contents of uv-b irradiated eri silkworm, Philosamia ricini (h.) Int. J of Plant, Animal & Env. Sc(IJPAES),, ) 6, (1): 233-238
23. Haripal K Sahoo S, Chhatria C (2016), Secondary succession in abandoned agricultural lands of Western Odisha, India, J of Biodiversity and Env. Sc , 8, (1): 75-85
2015
24. Sahoo S, Chhatria C, Sarin F M. (2015), Cost-benefit analysis of paddy yield from sewage-fed and rain-fed agroecosystems in Burla town of Sambalpur district, Odisha, India, Int. J. Agri. & Agri. R, 7,( 3): 47-53
2014
25. Sahoo S, Pattanayak SK, Chand S (2014) The effect of heavy metals on enzyme activities in sponge iron industry polluted soil, Int. J of Plant, Animal & Env. Sc(IJPAES),4, (4) 185-190
26. Haripal K, Sahoo S (2014) Microbial biomass Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus dynamics along a chronosequence of abandoned tropical agroecosystems, Int. J. of Current Micr and Appl Sc, 3, (9): 956-970
2013
27. Haripal K, Sahoo S (2013) Physico-chemical and biochemical reclamation of soil through secondary succession, Open Journal of Soil Science,, 3, 235-243
28. Pattanayak C, Sahoo S, Sethy JR, Haripal K (2013), Growth and metabolic response of the tropical earthworm Octochaetona surensis (Michaelsen) to chromium and nickel exposure, The Ecoscan,3: 331 – 337
29. Chhattria C, Rao TV and Sahoo S (2013), Effect of UV-B on pupa of Eri silkworm Philosamia ricini (H). The Ecoscan,3: 339-343
30. Sahoo S, Pattanayak SK, Sethi JR, Haripal K, Panda AR (2013), Heavy metal content and physico-chemical characteristics of soils in open forest and crop fields near Bhusan sponge iron plant in Sambalpur district of Odisha, International Journal of Scientific Research, 2( 8) : 206-210
2011
31. Haripal K, Sahoo S (2011) Vegetational dynamics in some tropical abandoned rice fields in the western part of Orissa, India, Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol,, 5 (1): 37-44
2008
32. Sahoo S, Behera .N, Patel A. K.and Dash S (2008), Protozoa density and diversity in response to sewage fed irrigation in a tropical agro ecosystem, The Bioscan ,3 (4) : 383- 386,
2004
33. Mahakur. D, Sahoo S, Mishra M and Mishra P. C. (2004) “Changes in soil quality and soil metabolism in fly ash amended soil”, J. Curr. Sci, 5 (1): 21-30.
34. Mahakur. D, Sahoo S, Mishra M, Dash A. K and Mishra P. C. (2004) “Laboratory study on toxicity of fly ash to earthworms”, Indian. J. Environ. And Ecoplan, 8, (1): 19-28. ISSN: 0972-1215
1997
35. Mishra P.C. and Sahoo S (1997), “Production and energetics of earthworm populatio( Lampito mauritii, kinberg) and metabolism in soil under paper mill waste water irrigation., Ecol. Env. and Cons, 3 (1) 49-69. ISSN: 0971765X, H Index: 7

National Publications

2014
1. Haldar D, Sahoo S, and Mishra P. C. (2014) “ Adsorption of As (III) from aqueous solution by ground nut shell, Indian Journal of Applied Research 4,(1) : 270-273, ISSN 2249- 555X

International Conferences

3. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on CONTEMPORARY RESEARCHES IN ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT & ARTS, 2022
4. Soil contamination and heavy metal accumulation by different plants, surrounding sponge iron industry, Sambalpur, Odisha, 2-11- 2012 to 4-11- 2012 International Conference of NEA on Anthropogenic Impact on Environment and Conservation Strategy Department of Zoology,Ranchi
5. Importance of fallow period as a management strategy for sustainable agricultural production in the tropical agroecosystems, 17-02-2011 19-02- 2011 International Conference on Plant Science in Post Genomic Era (ICPSPGE-2011 School of Life Sciences, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur, India
6. Restoration of tropical agroecosystems through vegetational succession”, 10-12-2010 to 12-12-2010 International conference on Energy, Environment & Development P.G. Dept of Environmental Sciences, Sambalpur University
7. Oral presentation, 25th to 27th July 2009 International Symposium on “Environmental Pollution Ecology and Human Health” S V University Tirupati
8. Ecosystem services rendered by epigeic, subterranean and arboreal termites with special reference to gut enzymes, 4th to 6th October, 2018 International Biodiversity Congress, Deheradun
9. Abundance and ecosystem services rendered by two native termite species in terms of gut enzyme activities, 27th to 29th 6March 2017 International Conference on Natural Resources Management and Technology Trends (ICNRM- 17), Manipur
10. Impact of forest clearance on soil macrofaunal diversity International Conference on Climate Change & Sustainable Development (ICCC & SD 2017), GM Univ. International
11. Nutrient removal potential of different hydrophytes from a eutrophicated water body, 2nd to 4th March 2015 International conference on Environment and Ecology
12. The Macrofaunal diversity and its impact on physico-chemical properties of soil in a chronosequence of abandoned rice fields in Western Odisha, India, 10-12-2014 to 12-12-2014 International conference (TEC-2014)
13. The effect of heavy metals on enzyme activities in sponge iron polluted soil, 24-02-2014 to 26-02- 2014 International conference on Environmental Biology and Ecological Modeling International

National Conferences

1. Participated in the International Webinar on Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Natural Products in Health care by Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, 2020
2. Oral presentation on the impactof epigeal termite mound in the on the phytodiversity of surrounding area, in National Seminar on Overcoming the Challenges , Role of Sciences and Technology. 2021
3. Presentation of poster on “Use of Epigeous and subterranean mound materialsin Agriculture: A strategy to improve future crop productivity in Tropics, 17th and 18th December, 2017 National Seminar on Reaching the Unreached Through Science and Technology Indian Science Congress, Bhubaneswar Chapter
4. Growth and metabolic response of the tropical earthworm octochaetona surensis (Michaelsen) to chromium and nickel exposure, 25-01-2013 to27-01- 2013 NASEED-2013 Department of Environmental Sciences ,Sambalpur University
5. The dynamics of macrofaunal community along chronosequenced abandoned rice fields in Western Odisha, 30-03-2012 and 31-03-2012 National Seminar on Conservation and Management of natural resources Dalmia College Rajgangpur, Odisha
6. Oral Presentation, 7th-9th January, 2008 National Conference on Biodiversity, Conservation, and Sustainable Development (NACBCSD-08) P.G. Dept. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj, Nagpur University
7. Oral presentation on “ Population Dynamics of Trachelomonas Sp. a flagellated protozoa in different agroecosystems with respect to worm cast and non cast regions, 17th-18th March, 2007 National Seminar on Environment and sustainable Development, (ESD-2007) P.G. Dept of Environmental Sciences, Sambalpur University
8. Participated in National Seminar on “Environmental Sustainability & Industrial Growth”, 3rd to 4th March, 2017 National Seminar on “Environmental Sustainability & Industrial Growth” (ESIG-2017, GM Univ. Sambalpur
9. Impact of fly ash on the enzyme activities of crop field soil surrounding the sponge iron Industry Harmony with nature in Context of Resource Conservation and Climate Change (HARMONY-2016)
10. Participated as a Member of Organizing committee, 24th -26th December, 2016 National conference on Bioprospecting in Life Sciences Research for Human Welfare & 41st Annual Conference of Odisha Botanical Society, School of Life Sc. SU
11. Management of eutrophicated aquatic systems through vermicomposting of blooming hydropytes, 23rd to 25th Nov. 2015 National Conference entitled “Harmony with nature in Context of Bioresources and Environmental Health (HARMONY-2015)”
12. Participated in National Conference on Current Trends in Life Sciences Research and Challenges Ahead , 28th February to 2nd March, 2014 National Conference on Current Trends in Life Sciences Research and Challenges Ahead

Workshops

1. Participated in the Workshop on Metal Recovery from Industrial Waste from 21 June to 23rd June, 2021
2. Participated as co-author in National Workshop on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences for Sustainable Development , 8th -9th February, 2019 National Workshop on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences for Sustainable Development, Dept of Life Sc. RD Womens College
3. Participated in the Workshop on “Solid and Hazardous Waste Management”, 23rd March, 2017 Workshop on “Solid and Hazardous Waste Management”Dept. of Env. Sc. SU
4. Participated in the workshop on “ Awareness generation on Intellectual Property Rights”, 23rd March, 2017 “ Awareness generation on Intellectual Property Rights”,DST, Govt. Odisha, & Env. Sc. SU
5. Participated in the "Training Program in Chromatography Techniques in Pesticide Residue Analysis" organized by Waters (India) Private Limited (Analytical Research & Development Lab, Kolkata from May 25 to May 31, 2015
6. Participated in workshop on “Wildlife Conservation: Issues and Challenges”, March 8th to 12th, 2010 workshop on “Wildlife Conservation: Issues and Challenges”, The Wildlife Institute of India, Dehera Dun
7. Participated in the Workshop on “Training in Molecular Biology Techniques”, 14th – 18th March, 2005 Workshop on “Training in Molecular Biology Techniques”, Institute of Life Sciences
8. Attendant the ICAR Short Course on “Rice Biotechnology”, 1st to 10th November 2004 ICAR Short Course on “Rice Biotechnology”, CRRI, Cuttack

2. Maharana S and Sahoo S (2021), Termite gut enzyme activities: A challenge for termite- inspired industrial processes., Biotechnoloogy and Bioinformatics-Recent Trends., Ed. Dr. S Pattnaik & Prof. P.K Naik, Publisher, Himalayan Publishing House
3. Chhatria, C., Sahoo, S.and Rao, T.V (2018) Study of haemolymph and silk gland biochemical characteristics of eri silkworm philosamia ricini (h.) reared on different castor genotypes, Series: Perspectives on Biodiversity of India Volume: 1 Ed , A Biju Kumar, PG Rajendran, CK Peethambaran, KG Ajitkumar and NS Pradeep Publisher: Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action Vol 4: 1-6
4. Chumkijini Chhatria, Sunanda Sahoo, T.V. Rao “Rearing performance and economic traits of eri silk worm philosamia ricini (H.) on different castor genotypes”, 205-210,2016 Frontiers of Life Sciences, Excel India Publishers, New Delhi. 110067 ISBN- 978-93-85777-65-3
5. A Siva Sankar, S Sahoo, A Patnaik “Isolation & characterization of coliform bacteria from different water sources inside Samblpur University campus of Odisha, India”148-154,2016 Frontiers of Life Sciences, Excel India Publishers, New Delhi. 110067 ISBN- 978-93-85777-65-3
6. Secondary Succession and Vegetational Dynamics on Abandoned Agricultural Lands, K Haripal and S Sahoo, 171-177(2016) Frontiers of Life Sciences, Excel India Publishers, New Delhi. 110067 ISBN- 978-93-85777-65-3
7. S Sahoo, P. C. Mishra “Effect of paper mills sludge on soil quality and crop production” Recent advances in Ecobiological Research, 357-389.(1998) ed M.P. Sinha APH ISBN: 81- 7024-842-6
8. S Sahoo, P. C. Mishra “ Paper mill waste water application in agriculture, 69-94 (1998) ”, Ecotechnology for pollution control and Environmental management, Ed. R. K. Trivedy and Arvind Kumar, Enviro media, Karad ISSN: 0972-6101
9. Agropotentiality of paper mills waste water 97-120 (1989) Mishra P.C. and Sahoo S.(1989) “ Agropotentiality of paper mills waste water Soil Poll. Soil Organism. Ashish Publ, (ISBN 8170242584 9788170242581

1. Serving as Superintendent Prabhabati Devi Ladies Hostels from June 2018
2. Served as Asst Superintendent of Narmada Ladies Hostels from 2009-11
3. Served as Asst Superintendent of Prabhabati Devi Ladies Hostels from 2012-14
4. Served as Asst Superintendent of Narmada Ladies Hostels from 20015-17
5. Served as Teacher in charge of Student’s Seminar from 2007 to 2009.
6. Served as Deputy Teacher in charge of Examination from 2008 to 2013
7. Served as guest faculty for the Department of Food Science and Technology and Home Science as course teacher of Environmental Management for the Academic year 2012 & 2013.
8. Member of the Biosolid disposal Committee of the University continuing from year 2016
9. Member of Board of Studies in Food Sc. And Quality Control (2018-2019)

Present Address :  Qr.No. C/24,Sambalpur University Campus, Jyoti Vihar, Burla, 768019, Sambalpur, Odisha

Permanent Address :  Permanent address C/O : Late Dr. Indramani Sahoo, At: Sikharpur (Upper Sahi) , Po: College Square, Cuttack-3, 753003, Odisha