Dr. Amit Sahoo is a dedicated materials chemist with over 8 years of research experience in the synthesis, characterization, and application of advanced nanomaterials. He completed his Integrated Master’s Degree in Applied Chemistry (2020) from the College of Engineering and Technology (CET), Bhubaneswar, under the supervision of Prof. (Dr.) A. N. Acharya (Ex-HOD, Chemistry). His academic training is strongly interdisciplinary, bridging chemistry, materials science, and sensor technology.

Research Interests & Expertise

Dr. Sahoo’s research primarily focuses on:

• Nanomaterials and Quantum Dots (Zr QDs, La QDs, MOF-QDs)

• Functional materials for chemical and biosensing

• Photocatalysis and environmental remediation

• Carbon nanotube–based adsorbents

• Solvent extraction and electrochemical synthesis
  His work emphasizes sustainable materials, high-performance sensors, and innovative synthesis routes, including waste-to-wealth approaches such as converting iron rust into functional nanomaterials.

Publications & Scholarly Contributions

Dr. Sahoo has authored 11 research publications and has actively presented his findings at national and international conferences since 2017. His conference contributions span prestigious platforms such as:

• National Conferences of the Orissa Chemical Society

• NIT Rourkela, OUTR Bhubaneswar, Utkal University, Ravenshaw University, and KIIT
  His research presentations highlight novel quantum dot sensors, electrochemical nanoflakes, photocatalysts, and advanced functional materials for real-world applications.

Research Projects

• Project Title: Facile Synthesis of Zirconium Nanoparticles & Their Characterization
  Submitted to CET Bhubaneswar as partial fulfillment of the Integrated Master’s Degree (2020).

Scientific Instrumentation & Technical Skills

Dr. Sahoo is proficient in handling advanced analytical and electrochemical instruments, including:

• FTIR, UV-Vis, Spectrofluorometer, STA

• Electrochemical Workstations (Three-electrode systems)

• Stopped-flow kinetic analysis systems

Computational & Software Proficiency

He is skilled in C and C++ programming and experienced with scientific and computational tools such as:
Gaussian 16W, Schrödinger (Materials Suite), Quantum ESPRESSO, FullProf, GSAS, MAUD, Xpert HighScore Plus, CasaXPS, Origin, ImageJ, ChemDraw, and MestReNova.

Eligibility for Innovative Researcher of the Year 

Dr. Amit Sahoo is highly eligible for the Innovative Researcher of the Year award under Scientific Laurels due to his consistent research productivity, original contributions to quantum dot–based sensing technologies, and innovative nanomaterial synthesis strategies addressing environmental and analytical challenges. His ability to translate fundamental chemistry into practical, high-impact applications, combined with sustained conference participation, interdisciplinary expertise, and hands-on mastery of advanced instrumentation, clearly demonstrates innovation, scientific merit, and research leadership befitting this prestigious recognition.