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Prof.S. K. Padhi

Designation: Associate Professor

Department: Chemistry and Chemical Biology

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

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Office Number: +91-326-223-5114

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About Me: In 2008, Sumanta Kumar Padhi obtained his PhD from the Chemistry Department at IIT Guwahati. He spent three and a half years working for the Prof. Koji Tanaka Group at the Institute for Molecular Science, Japan, after joining the group in December 2008 as a MEXT Postdoctoral Fellow. In 2012, he joined in EWHA Womans University as a Postdoctoral Fellow under the World Class University Program (WCU), collaborating with Professors Antoni Llobet and Wonwoo Nam. As a Special Appointment Professor, he began working with Prof. Wonwoo Nam at the Bio-redox Research Center in April 2013. In July 2013, he started as an assistant professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. Since 2021, he has been working as an Associate Professor in the Chemistry and Chemical Biology Department at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. His research focuses on developing highly effective homogeneous catalysts for the activation of small molecules and the use of CO2 and NH3 for energy storage in order to build a sustainable society.

Research Interest: Artificial Photosynthesis (Sustainable Future and Green Energy) The following major AREAs we explore. CO2 reduction and Hydrogenation; NH3 Oxidation to Green Hydrogen; HCOOH Dehydrogenation; Proton reduction and Water Oxidation; and Electrochemical Transformations of Organic Compounds. The Group explore the synthesis of Novel ligands and their transition metal complexes. The complexes are employed to explore the catalytic activities in the above areas.

Curriculum
Vitae
Publications

Teaching

PhD Theory
  • Instrumental Techniques in Chemistry-I (ACC 61157), PhD Chemistry
  • Instrumental Techniques in Chemistry-II (ACC 61158), PhD Chemistry
  • Characterization Techniques for Inorganic Chemists (ACE 61166/CYD 519), PhD Chemistry
M.Sc. Theory
  • Transition Metal Chemistry, NCYC 519, M.Sc. 2nd Semester
  • Group Theory, NCYC512, M.Sc. 1st Semester
  • Inorganic Chemistry - V (ACC 31133), M.Sc. 1st Semester
  • Group Theory (ACC 31131), M.Sc. 1st Semester
  • Coordination Chemistry (ACC 31133/CYC 505), M.Sc. 1st Semester
  • Physical Chemistry - V (ACC 32135), M.Sc. 2nd Semester
  • Introduction to Group Theory (ACC 32138), M.Sc. 2nd Semester
  • Group Theory and Electronic Spectroscopy (CYC 511), M.Sc. 2nd Semester
  • Electrochemical Energy System  (ACE 34152), M.Sc. 4th Semester
  • Electro & Photo-chemical Energy Systems (ACE 34151), M.Sc. 4th Semester
M.Sc. Practical
  • Analytical Chemistry Practical (CYC518), 3rd Sem. M.Sc.
  • Chemistry Practical I (ACC32131), 1st Sem. M.Sc.
  • Chemistry Practical IV (ACC32234), 2nd Sem. M.Sc. 
  • Inorganic Chemistry Lab - I (ACC 31231), 1st Sem. M.Sc.
  • Inorganic Chemistry Lab - II (ACC 33235), 3rd Sem. M.Sc.
  • Inorganic Chemistry Lab. I (ACC 13220), 3rd Sem. 5 yrs Int. M.Sc. Applied Geology
B.Tech. Theory
  • Chemistry-II (ACC 82193), Preparatory B.Tech. (OVL)
  • Chemistry-I (ACC 01101), Common B.Tech.
  • Preparatory B.Tech.Chemistry-II (ACC 02101),
  • Preparatory B.Tech.Chemistry for Chemical Engineers (ACR 13101), Chemical Engineering 3rd Sem.
  • Instrumental methods for environmental analysis (ACC 15104), Env. Sc. & Engineering 5th Sem.
  • Physical Chemistry (ACC 15103), Petroleum Engineering 5th Sem.
B.Tech. Practical
  • Chemistry Lab I (ACC 11201/CYI502), B.Tech.
  • Chemistry Lab II (ACC 82293), Preparatory B.Tech.
  • Analytical Techniques in Environmental Engg. Lab (ACC 15204), Env. Sc. & Engineering 5th Sem.
  • Physical Chemistry Lab (ACC 15203), Petroleum Engineering 5th Sem.

Academics

  • PhD IIT Guwahati, Assam, INDIA (Nov 2008), Supervisor: Prof. V. Manivannan
  • M.Sc. Utkal University, Odisha, INDIA (2001 - 2003), CHEMISTRY (1st Division with Inorganic Chemistry Specialization)
  • B.Sc. Godavaris Mahavidyalaya (Utkal University), Odisha, INDIA (1998- 2001), (1st Class with Distinction and Best Graduate of the Year 2001-2002)

Position

  • Associate Professor: 12th Apr 2021 - Present
  • Assistant Professor (13A1): 8th July 2016 - 11th Apr 2021
  • Assistant Professor (GRADE I): 8th July 2013 - 7th July 2016
  • Professor for Special Appointment: Apr 2013 - Jun 2016 (Center for Biomimetic Systems, EWHA Womans University, Seoul, South Korea)
  • Postdoctoral Fellow: World Class University (WCU) Program (Apr 2012 - Apr 2013) Department of Bio-inspired Science, Center for Biomimetic Systems, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea. Prof. Antony Llobet (ICIQ, Spain) and Prof. Wonwoo Nam (Korea) Group (Water Oxidation)
  • Postdoctoral Fellow: MEXT Fellow (Dec 2008 -Mar 2012) Institute for Molecular Science, Okazaki, JAPAN. Prof. Koji Tanaka Group, Functional Coordination Chemistry (Functional mimic of NAD+/NADH model complexes and Water Oxidation)

Awards and Honors

DISTINCTION
  • Visiting Professor LUND UNIVERSITY, SWEDEN, June 2024.
  • Visiting Professor EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY, South Korea, Dec 2023.
  • Visiting Professor LUND UNIVERSITY, SWEDEN, May-June 2023.
  • Editorial Board Member. Journal of Chemical Reactions and Catalysis Research (JCRC) 2024-Continue
  • International Travel Support (ITS) by SERB(DST)
  • Biography included in the 10th Anniversary Edition (2007) of Who's Who in Science and Engineering.
  • Best Graduate of the year 2002 (Honored by Honorable Chief Minister of Odisha).
Fellowships
  • World Class University (WCU) Program Postdoctoral Fellowship 2012-2013.
  • MEXT Postdoctoral Fellowship (IMS, JAPAN) 2008-2012.
Scholarships
  • Dr. Radhanath Rath Memorial Scholarship (2001-2003).
  • National Merit Scholarship (2002).
  • Dr. Radhanath Rath Memorial Scholarship (1999-2000).

Publications

Books Published

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

PUBLICATIONS:

  1. Akhter, S. Sk.; Srivastava, D.; Mishra, A.; Patra, N.; Kumar, P.; Padhi, S. K.*, Cover Feature: Physicochemical Analysis of Cu(II)-Driven Electrochemical CO2 Reduction and its Competition with Proton Reduction. Chem. Eur. J. 2024, 30, e202487004.
  2. Akhter, S. Sk.; Srivastava, D.; Mishra, A.; Patra, N.; Kumar, P.; Padhi, S. K.*, Physicochemical Analysis of Cu(II)-Driven Electrochemical CO2 Reduction and its Competition with Proton Reduction. Chem. Eur. J. 2024, 30, e202403321.
  3. Mishra. A., and Padhi, S. K.* Harnessing Ruthenium and Copper Catalysts for Formate Dehydrogenase Reactions, Chem. Rec. 2024, 24, e202400172. (Invited Article for the special issue on "Catalytic Transformation of Small Molecules")
  4. Raj. M., and Padhi, S. K.* Decoding the Catalytic Potential of Dinuclear 1st-Row Transition Metal Complexes for Proton Reduction and Water Oxidation, Chem. Rec. 2025, 25, e202400170. (Invited Article for the special issue on "Catalytic Transformation of Small Molecules")
  5. Mishra, A.; Srivastav, D; Raj, D.; Patra, N. and Padhi, S. K.*, Formate Dehydrogenase Activity by a Cu(II)-based Molecular Catalyst and Deciphering the Mechanism by DFT studies, Dalton. Trans., 2024, 53, 1209-1220. 
  6. Maity, N.; Mishra, A.; Mishra, A.; Barman, S.; Padhi, S. K., Panda, B. B., Jaseer, E. A.; and Javid, M., Tuning Pd to Ag ratio to enhance synergistic activity of fly ash supported PdxAgy bimetallic nanoparticles, ACS Omega., 2024, 9, 1020-1028.
  7. Raj, M.; Makhal, K; Raj, D.; Mishra, A.;  Mallik, B. S. and Padhi, S. K.* Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution by a Dinuclear Copper Complex and Mechanistic Elucidation through DFT Studies, Dalton Trans., 2023, 52,17797-17809.
  8. Raj, M.; Makhal, K; Mishra, A.;  Mallik, B. S. and Padhi, S. K.* Ligand-mediated Hydrogen Evolution by Co(II) Complexes and Assessment of the Mechanism by Computational Studies,  Inorg. Chem., 2023, 62, 10993-11008.
  9. Vatsa, A.; Mishra, A. and Padhi, S. K.* Monitoring of Catalytic Dehydrogenation of Formic acid by a Ruthenium (II) complex through Manometry, Inorg. Chem. Commun., 2022, 144, 109898.
  10. Vatsa, A. and Padhi, S. K.* Formic Acid Dehydrogenation by [Ru(η6-benzene)(L)Cl] catalysts: L = 2-methylquinolin-8-olate and quinolin-8-olate,  New J. Chem., 2022, 46, 15723 - 15731.
  11. Raj, M. and Padhi, S. K.*, Water Oxidation by a Neoteric Dinuclear Mn(II) Electrocatalyst in Aqueous Medium, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem., 2022, 2022(21), e202200238.
  12. Akhter, S. Sk.; and Padhi, S. K.*, Electro-catalytic CO2  reduction to Syngas and HCOOH by Homogeneous FcNAP2, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem., 2022, 2022(20), e202200206.
  13. Raj, M. and Padhi, S. K.*, Electrocatalytic proton reduction by dinuclear cobalt complexes in nonaqueous electrolyte, New J. Chem., 2022, 46, 6027- 6038. 
  14. Raj, D. and Padhi, S. K.* The sporadic μ-pyridine bridge in transition metal complexes: A real bond or an interaction?, Coord. Chem. Rev. , 2022, 450, 214238.
  15. Rai, S.; Akhter, S. Sk.; and Padhi, S. K.* Electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution by molecular Cu (II) catalysts, Polyhedron, 2021, 208, 115425.
  16. Vatsa, A. and Padhi, S. K.* Dehydrogenation of Formic Acid by a RuII Half Sandwich Catalyst ,  ChemistrySelect 2021, 6 (35), 9447-9452.
  17. Vatsa, A. and Padhi, S. K.* Catalytic Water Oxidation by a RuII Half Sandwich Complex, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem., 2021, 2021(34), 3499-3505. (Highlighted in ChemViews Magazine)
  18. Rai, S.; and Padhi, S. K.* Effectual electrocatalytic proton and water reduction by CuII terpyridine scaffolds , Electrochim. Acta, 2020, 364, 137277. 
  19. Majee, K.; Rai, S.; Panda, B. and Padhi, S. K.*, A flexible homoleptic pentadentate Cu(II) molecular catalyst for effective proton and water reduction, Electrochim. Acta, 2020, 354, 136614. 
  20. Padhi, S. K.*; Ahmad, E.; Rai, S.; Panda, B. Kinetics and Mechanistic study of Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution by [Co(Fc-tpy)2]2+, Polyhedron, 2020, 187, 114677. (Selected for Cover page)
  21. Padhi, S. K.*; Rai, S.; Akhter, S. Sk.; Redox induced structural switching through sporadic pyridine bridged CoIICoII dimer and electrocatalytic proton reduction, Inorg. Chem. 2020, 59, 7810-7821. 
  22. Padhi, S. K.*, Ahmad, E.; Rai, S., Kinetics and the Potential Well in Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution by [Co(4-tolyl-tpy)2]2+, Electrochim. Acta, 2020, 340, 136000.
  23. Vatsa, A. and Padhi, S. K.* Catalytic Water Oxidation by a Single Site [Ru(Fc-tpy)(bpy)OH2]2+ Complex and it's Mechanistic Study, Inorg. Chim. Acta, 2020, 504, 119444. (Invited Article in Special issue for 60th Birthday of Prof. G. K. Lahiri)
  24. Ahmad, E.; Rai, S.; and Padhi, S. K.*, Proton Reduction by a Ni(II) Catalyst and Foot-of-the Wave Analysis for H2 evolution, Int. J. Hydrog. Energy, 2019, 44, 16467-16477. 
  25. Majee, K. and Padhi, S. K.*, Ligand Dechelation effect on a [Co(tpy)2]2+ Scaffold towards Electro-catalytic Proton and Water Reduction, New J. Chem., 2019, 43, 3856-3865. 
  26. Raj, M. and Padhi, S. K.* Synthesis, Characterization and Structure of Quinoline based Benzimidazole Derivatives, J. Heterocycl. Chem., 2019, 56, 988-997. 
  27. Rai, S.; Majee, K.; Raj, M.; Pahari, A.; Patel, J.; and Padhi, S. K.* Electrocatalytic Proton and Water Reduction by a Co(III) Polypyridyl Complex , Polyhedron, 2019, 159, 127-134.  (Selected for Cover page)
  28. Chandra, S.; Majee, K.; Mahto, T. K.; Padhi, S. K.; Sahu. S. K.* Fabrication of a Hierarchical TiO2 microsphere/Carbon dots photocatalyst for oxygen evolution and dye degradation under Visible Light, J.Nanosci. Nanotechnol., 2018, 18(2), 1057-1065.  
  29. Majee, K.; Patel, J.; Das, B.; and Padhi, S. K.*, μ-Pyridine bridged Copper Complex with Robust Proton Reducing Ability, Dalton Trans., 2017, 46, 14869-14879. 
  30. Ahmad, E.; Majee, K.; Patel, J.; Das, B.; and Padhi, S. K.*, Competent Electro- and Photo-Catalytic Proton Reduction by a [Co(Tpy)2]2+ Scaffold, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem., 2017, 2017, 3409-3418. 
  31. Patel, J.; Majee, K.; Raj, M.; Vatsa, A.; Rai, S.; and Padhi, S. K.* Effect of Quinoline Substitution on Water Oxidation by [Ru(Ql-tpy)(bpy)(OH2)](PF6)2 Catalyst, ChemistrySelect., 2017, 2, 3053-3059.
  32. Patel, J.; Majee, K.; Ahmad, E.; Vatsa, A.; Das, B.; and Padhi, S. K.* Electronic Effect on Catalytic Water Oxidation by Single Site [Ru(QCl-tpy)(bpy)(OH2)]2+ Catalyst, ChemistrySelect., 2017, 2, 123-129.
  33. Patel, J.; Majee, K.; Ahmad, E.; Das, B.; and Padhi, S. K.*, Effect of Pyridyl substitution on Chemical and Photochemical Water Oxidation by [Ru(tpy)(bpy)(OH2)]2+ Scaffolds, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem., 2017, 2017, 160-171.
  34. Majee, K.; Patel, J.; Rai, S.; Das, B.; Panda, B.; and Padhi, S. K.*, Proton Reduction by a Nickel Complex with Internal Quinoline Moiety for Proton Relay, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2016, 18, 21640 - 21650.
  35. Patel, J.; Majee, K.; and Padhi, S. K.* [RuV(NCN-Me)(bpy)(=O)]3+ Mediated Efficient Photo-driven Water Oxidation, RSC Advances, 2016, 6, 61959-61965.
  36. Patel, J.; Majee, K.; Ahmad, E.; Tanaka, K.;* and Padhi, S. K.*, [RuV(NCN-Me)(bpy)(=O)]3+ Mediates Efficient C-H bond Oxidation from NADH Analogs in Aqueous Media rather than Water Oxidation, Dalton Trans., 2015, 44 (3), 920 - 923.
  37. Padhi, S. K.; Fukuda, R.; Ehara, M.; Tanaka, K. A Comparative Study of C^N and N^C type Cyclometalated Ruthenium Complexes with an NAD+/NADH Function, Inorg. Chem., 2012, 51(15), 8091-8102.
  38. Padhi, S. K.; Fukuda, R.; Ehara, M.; Tanaka, K., Photo-isomerization and Proton-coupled Electron Transfer (PCET) in Mononuclear Cyclometalated Ruthenium Based Water Oxidation Catalysts (WOCs), Inorg. Chem. 2012, 51(9), 5386-5392.
  39. Padhi, S. K.; Tanaka, K. Photo- and Electrochemical Redox Behavior of Cyclometalated Ru(II) Complexes having 3-Phenylbenzo[b][1,6]naphthyridine Ligand, Inorg. Chem. 2011, 50(21), 10718-10723.
  40. Padhi, S. K.; Kobayashi, K.; Masuno, S.; Tanaka, K. Proton-Induced Dynamic Equilibrium between Cyclometalated Ruthenium rNHC (Remote N-Heterocyclic Carbene) Tautomers with an NAD+/NADH Function, Inorg. Chem. 2011, 50(12), 5321-5323.
  41. Padhi, S. K.; Sahu, R., Saha, D.; Manivannan, V. Protonated 4'-(2-pyridyl)-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine and its Fe(II) bischelates: Syntheses and molecular structures, Inorg. Chim. Acta, 2011, 372, 383-388.
  42. Sahu, R.; Padhi, S. K.; Jena, H.S.; Manivannan, V. Erratum: Conversion of 2-(aminomethyl) substituted pyridine and quinoline to their dicarbonyldiimides using copper(II) acetate (Inorganica Chimica Acta 363 (2010) 1448-1454),Inorg. Chim. Acta, 2011, 377, 188.
  43. Padhi, S. K.; Sahu, R.; Manivannan, V. Syntheses and structures of cobalt(III) alcoholate complexes formed by addition of a water molecule across 2-pyridyl substituted imine function, Inorg. Chim. Acta, 2011, 367, 57-63.
  44. Sahu, R.; Padhi, S. K.; Jena, H.S.; Manivannan, V. Conversion of 2-(aminomethyl) substituted pyridine and quinoline to their dicarbonyldiimides using copper(II) acetate, Inorg. Chim. Acta, 2010, 363, 1448-1454.
  45. Padhi, S. K.; Sahu, R.; Manivannan, V. Water-Chloride 2D-Network in 4'-(2-pyridyl)-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine Bis-chelates of M(II) {M = Fe, Ni, Ru}, Polyhedron, 2010, 29, 709-714.
  46. Padhi, S. K.*; Sahu, R. Co(II/III) coordinated pyridine alcoholate ligand generated through metal assisted nucleophilic addition to a C=O function: Temperature dependent synthesis of a mononuclear complex and a neutral cubane cluster, Polyhedron, 2008, 27, 2662-2666.
  47. Padhi, S. K.; Sahu, R.; Manivannan, V., Ni(II) complexes of 4'-(2-pyridyl)-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine: Structure of mono- and bis-chelates containing anion....p interactions, Polyhedron, 2008, 27, 2221-2225.
  48. Padhi, S. K.; Saha, D.; Sahu, R., Subramanian, J.; Manivannan, V. Synthesis, structure, optical and magnetic properties of [CrLX3], {L=4'-(2-pyridyl)-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine; X = Cl-, N3-, NCS-}, Polyhedron, 2008, 27, 1714-1720. 
  49. Padhi, S. K.; Sahu, R.; Manivannan, V. Synthesis, structure, thermal studies on Zn(II), Cd(II) complexes of N-(2-pyridylmethyl)pyridine-2-carbaldimine and N-(2-pyridylmethyl)pyridine-2-methylketimine, Polyhedron, 2008, 27, 805-811.
  50. Padhi, S. K. and Manivannan, V. Synthesis, structural, spectral and thermal investigation of [ML(NO3)2]: M = Co, Ni, Cu; L = N-(2-pyridylethyl)pyridine-2-methylketimine, Polyhedron, 2007, 26, 3092-3096. 
  51. Padhi, S. K.; Manivannan, V. Synthesis, structure and properties of [ML(NO3)2]: M = Co, Ni, Cu; L = N-(2-pyridylethyl)pyridine-2-carbaldimine, Polyhedron, 2007, 26, 1619-1624.
  52. Padhi, S. K.* Solid-state kinetics of thermal release of pyridine and morphological study of [Ni(ampy)2(NO3)2]; ampy = 2-picolylamine, Thermochim. Acta, 2006, 448, 1-6.
  53. Padhi, S. K.; Manivannan, V. Cu(NO3)2.3H2O-mediated synthesis of 4'-(2-pyridyl)-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine (L2) from N-(2-pyridylmethyl)pyridine-2-methylketimine (L1). A C-C bond-forming reaction and the structure of {[Cu(L2)(OH)(NO3)][Cu(L2)(NO3)2]}.2H2O, Inorg. Chem. 2006, 45, 7994-7996. 

 

Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented

Invited Talks
  • Evaluating Cu(II)-Catalyzed Electrochemical CO2 Reduction: Insights into Proton Reduction Interference, 13th to 17th Dec 2024, MTIC-XXI, IIT Kharagpur, India.
  • Homogeneous Catalysts in activating HCOOH and CO2, 26th June 2024, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Odense, Denmark
  • Molecular Catalysis Towards Energy through Small Molecule Activation: Highlights and Challenges? 27th Dec 2023, EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA.
  • Invited lecture on "H2O, HCOOH, and CO2 utilization as future prospects", on 28th July 2023, at Department of Chemistry, Berhampur University, Odisha (Faculty development programme: Online Mode).
  • Invited lecture on "Half Sandwich and Sandwich Type Molecular Catalysts towards small molecule activation: The Pros & Cons", on 1st June. 2023, Department of Chemical Physics, LUND University, SWEDEN.
  • Invited lecture on "Sandwiched and Half-sandwiched catalysts in Energy Conservation" in MTIC XIX, 15-17th Dec. 2022, BHU.
  • Invited lecture on "Electro- & photo-catalytic activity for H2 evolution by polypyridyl copper complexes" in MTIC XVIII, 11-14th Dec. 2019, IIT Guwahati..
  • Plenary lecture on Electro-catalytic activity for H2 evolution by a polypyridyl copper complex, 10th International Conference on Photosynthesis and Hydrogen Energy Research for Sustainability - 2019 (ICPRS 2019), During 22nd -28th JUNE, 2019 at St. Petersburg, RUSSIA.
  • Electro- and Photo-catalytic Proton Reduction by a µ-pyridine bridged Copper Complex, AMEEA2018, During 12-14th December, 2018 at NIT Rourkela.
  • An introduction to Pourbaix Diagram, Refresher Programme In Chemistry Under FDC During 8 -28th JUNE, 2018 at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.
  • Effect of Pendant Base on Catalytic Proton Reduction. 67th JSCC at Hokkaido University(JAPAN), 17th September 2017.
  • M.Sc. Course Coordinator, Department of Chemistry (2014-2017).
  • Beyond VSEPR Theory: Molecular Orbital Theory & Crystal Field Theory. DPS Bokaro, 28th November 2015. An Introduction to Symmetry and Group Theory. Department of Applied Physics, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, 12th November 2015.
  • An Approach towards Artificial Photosynthesis by Ru(II) Complexes having (NAD+/NADH) Model Ligands. At IIT Patna, 13th August 2012.
  • Proton Induced Dynamic Equilibrium between Cyclometalated Ru(II) and rNHC (remote N-Heterocyclic Carbene) Ru(IV) Tautomers with an NAD+/NADH Function in Okayama University of Science, JAPAN (61st CCCO), 2011.
  • Redox Behavior of a Cyclometallated Ru(II) Complex Having NAD+/NADH Model Analogue. At 60th Anniversary Conference on Coordination Chemistry in OSAKA, JAPAN (60th CCCO), 27-30th September 2010.
  • An Approach towards the Catalytic Reduction of CO2 to Methanol by Ru(II) Complexes having (NAD+/NADH) Model Ligands. At IIT Kharagpur, 10th February 2010.
  • An Investigation on Metal assisted Transformations in Schiff Bases Containing Pyridyl Groups. IIT Madras MTIC-XII 6-8th December, 2007.

 

Patents

PATENTS:
  1. Natarajan, T.; and Padhi, S. K.*, A catalyst for green hydrogen generation, a process for the Preparation thereof and the use thereof for green hydrogen generation from ammonia. Indian Patent Application no. 202431070872, Filed on 19th Sept. 2024. (Status: Published)
  2. Mishra, A.; and Padhi, S. K.*, A process for the preparation of methanol by the hydrogenation of bicarbonate and carbon dioxide (CO2) captured from air. Indian Patent Application no. 202431048509, Filed on 25th June 2024. (Status: Published)
  3. Mishra, A.; and Padhi, S. K.*, A process for the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide (CO2) to methanol.Indian Patent Application no. 202431048508, Filed on 25th June 2024.(Status: Published)
  4. Tanaka, K.; Padhi, S. K.  Ruthenium complexes, and their use for preparation of reduced compounds of organic compounds.Jpn. Kokai Tokkyo Koho (2011), JP 2011246412 A, 08 Dec 2011. (Status: Granted)

Projects & Activities

Sponsored Research Projects (External Funded)

ONGOING AND COMPLETED
  • OVERSEAS GRANT: (Mobility Grants for Internationalisation: India): Electrocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic reduction of protons or carbon dioxide, STINT, INDIA Initiation Grant, SWEDEN, Oct 2024-2027 Oct.
  • OVERSEAS GRANT: Electrocatalytic proton and carbon dioxide reduction, STINT, INDIA Initiation Grant, SWEDEN, 2023-2024.
  • Development of molecular catalysts for CO2 reduction, Water oxidation and reduction , Funding Agency, CSIR (EMR), 2021-2024.
  • Synthesis and Catalytic Investigation towards H2 evolution by 1st Row Transition Metal based Molecular Catalysts, Funding Agency, DST, SERB (EMR), 2017-2020.
  • Synthesis and Catalytic Proton Reduction Activities of BPI (BPI = Bis(pyridylimino)isoindoline) Transition Metal Complexes, Funding Agency, TEQIP-III, 2018-2020.
  • Kinetics and Mechanistic Approach towards Water Splitting by Ruthenium Complexes having Polypyridyl Ligands, Funding Agency, DST, SERB, 2014-2017.
  • Synthesis and Functionalities of Metal Complexes having NAD+/NADH Model ligands, Funding Agency, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, 2013-2016.

Membership of Scientific Societies

Abroad
  • Member of Japan Society of Coordination Chemistry (2009 Onwards).
  • Member American Chemical Society, (2017 Onwards).
INDIA
  • Life time member Chemical Research Society (INDIA), (2020 Onwards).
  • Patron Member Odisha Chemical Society, (2018 Onwards).
  • Life time member Indian Council of Chemists (2014 Onwards)

Other Academic and Administrative Activities

EXTERNAL
  • Editorial Board Member. Journal of Chemical Reactions and Catalysis Research (JCRC) 2024-Continue
  • International Expert and Thesis evaluation committe member LUND University, SWEDEN.
  • External Subject Expert for Guest Faculty Selection in Govt. College of Engineering , Kalahandi, Odisha.
  • Reviewer of several journals of ACS, RSC, Wiley, Elsevier, Springer and Taylor & Francies.
INSTITUTE LEVEL
  • Alumni Coordinator, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, June 2024-Continue.
  • Warden, JASPER Hostel, (July 2020-July 2022).
  • Member, Dean's Advisory Council (Academic), (2019-2020).
  • Member, T&P Cell, Department of Chemistry (2016-2017).
  • Member, International Relations & Alumni Affairs (IRAA) (2014-2018).
  • Faculty Coordinator for CONCETTO, Department of Chemistry (2014-2017).
DEPARTMENT LEVEL
  • DFSC Member, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Nov 2024-Continue.
  • Coordinator BS-MS Programme, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, June 2024-Continue.
  • DUGC Member, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Oct 2022- Oct 2024.
  • Training & Placement In-charge, Department of Chemistry (2017-Present).
  • M.Sc. Course Coordinator, Department of Chemistry (2014-2017).
  • Coordinator & Member, Board of Courses & Studies, Department of Chemistry (2015).
  • Seminar in-Charge, Department of Chemistry (2014-2017).
  • Convenor IIT(ISM) Chemical Society, 2015-Present.
  • Moderation Board Convenor & Chairman for Postgraduate Programme, Department of Chemistry (2016-2018).

Guidance

Ongoing/Completed PhD and M.Sc./M.Phil. Students:

Continuing PhD Students:

  1. Mr. Dev Raj, Joined in the group (2019-July)
  2. Mr. Thillai Natarajan M (2022 August)
  3. Ms. Madhusmita Sahoo (2023 August)
  4. Ms. Palak Jaiswal (2023 Dec)
  5. Ms. Tanushree Dutta (2024 Dec)

Continuing MSc Students:

  1. Mr. Milan Subudhi
  2. Ms. Ishika Singha                               
  3. Ms. Saachi Sood

List of Ph.D students awarded: 08

Sl. No.

Name of the student

Thesis Title

Year of Completion

Role

Present status of the Students

1

Dr. Jully Patel

Admission No. 2013DR0141

Molecular Catalytic Approach by Single-site Ruthenium(II)-Polypyridyl complexes towards Water Oxidation

March 2017

Guide

 Assistant Professor, Lebanon Valley College, Pennsylvania, USA

2

Dr. Karunamay Majee

Admission Number: 2014DR0087

An Approach towards Proton Reduction by First row Transition Metal Complexes

Nov 2018

Guide

 Assistant professor, Galgotias University, INDIA

3

Dr. Ejaz Ahmad Admission Number: 2013DR0216

Ligand dechelation effect on Proton reduction by Molecular Catalysts having mer-[M(Terpyridine)2]2+ Scaffolds: M = Co and Ni

March 2020

Guide

Assistant Professor, Jai Prakash University, BIHAR

4

Dr. Surabhi Rai Admission Number: 2014DR0137

Proton and Water reduction by Cobalt and Copper based Molecular Catalysts

October 2020

Guide

Postdoctoral Felow, University of California, Davis, USA

5

Dr. Aditi Vatsa

Admission Number: 2015DR0080

Catalytic Water Oxidation and Dehydrogenation of Formic Acid by Ruthenium-based Molecular Catalysts

Dec 2021

Guide

R&D Chemist in SAM ENVIRO, Nasik

6

Dr. Manaswini Raj

Admission Number: 2015DR0156

Co, Cu and Mn-based molecular catalysts for electrocatalytic proton reduction and water oxidation

Oct 2022

Guide

Assistant Professor, Presidency University

7

Dr. Aman Mishra

Admission Number: 2017DR0408

First-row transition metal complex-assisted CO2 hydrogenation and HCOOH dehydrogenationhydrogenation and HCOOH

Aug 2024

Guide

Postdoc, LUND University, SWEDEN

7

Dr. Sk Samim Akhter

Admission Number: 2017DR0430

Homogeneous electro-catalytic reduction of CO2.

Aug 2024

Guide

Postdoc, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, South Korea

List of M.Phil. Students Awarded: 01

Sl. No.

Name of the student

Thesis Title

Year of Completion

Role

1

Mr. Sunil Kumar

“Mimicking of NAD+/NADH Model Function in Transition Metal Complexes”

2014

Guide

List of Post Graduate Students Supervised: 31

  1. Ms. Sabari Ghosh, 2014
  2. Ms. Sonam Kumari, 2014
  3. Mr. Rutesh Vallabhbhai Savalia, 2014
  4. Miss. Bipasa Samanta, 2015
  5. Mr. Pritam Gupta, 2015
  6. Mr. Mayanka Gupta, 2015
  7. Mr. Sudhir Kumar Pandey, 2016
  8. Miss. Sandhya Kumari, 2016
  9. Miss. Santa Mondal, 2016
  10. Ms. Sukanya Ghosh, 2017
  11. Mr. Motahar  Sk, 2017
  12. Mr. Souvik  Panja, 2017
  13. Ms. Banalata Maji, 2018
  14. Mr. Sourav Bhowmik, 2018
  15. Ms. Reha Panigrahi, 2019
  16. Ms. Rumika Oraon, 2019
  17. Mr. Rupak Chaterjee, 2020
  18. Mr. Rahul Kumbhakar, 2020
  19. Mr. Sudip Malborman, 2022
  20. Mr. Rudra Sarkar, 2022
  21. Mr. Kishore Sahoo, 2022
  22. Ms. Swarnasree Pasupalak, 2023
  23. Ms. Tanya Pattnaik, 2023
  24. Mr. Rohan Mahapatra, 2023
  25. Mr. Arun Biswas, 2023
  26. Ms. Sucheta Gorain, 2023
  27. Ms. Aditi Upadhyaya, 2023 (Intern)
  28. Mr. Ratik Das, 2024
  29. Ms. Riya Hazra, 2024
  30. Ms. Rupsa Pramanik, 2024
  31. Ms. Ashma Baxla, 2024
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