Swapnita Patra
Swapnita Patra
Education
PhD (Chemistry)
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla
Masters of Science, 2020
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla
Bachelor of Science, 2018
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Higher Secondary Examination, 2015
Dhenkanal Junior College, Dhenkanal, Odisha
High School Certificate Examination, 2013
Marthapur High School, Marthapur, Odisha
Contact
swapnita_phdchem@vssut.ac.in
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I am currently working as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under the INSPIRE Scheme of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India. I earned my Master’s degree in Chemistry from the same university and was honoured with the Gold Medal for achieving the highest academic distinction. I am pursuing my research under the direct supervision of Prof. Sarat Kumar Swain and have published several research papers in reputed international journals. Additionally, I have edited a book and contributed chapters to internationally recognized edited volumes. My research primarily focuses on the biosensing applications of nanomaterials, particularly their potential in glucose and amino acid sensing. I have expertise in the biomedical applications of polymer nanocomposite hydrogels for drug delivery. Furthermore, my work extends to heavy metal sensing and the development of active and intelligent packaging materials using nanocomposite thin films. I possess robust skills in instrument handling, characterization techniques, and data analysis. My dedication to research drives my work ethic, and I approach challenges with confidence and perseverance. I am eager to contribute to innovative projects and collaborate with like-minded professionals in the field.
Research Interests
Papers In International Journals
- “S. Patra, B. Jena, B. Patra and S. K. Swain* “Multifunctional h-BN/TiO2 reinforced polyaniline/PVA nanocomposite films for smart antibacterial and flame retardant packaging” Materials Today Communications (Elsevier), 49, 113933 (2025). (Impact Factor: 4.5) ISSN: 2352-4928. DOI: 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2025.113933
- S. Patra, D. Sahoo and S. K. Swain* “Carbon quantum dots in N, N′-Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide assisted cellulose: A fluorescence sensitive approach for ex vivo glucose monitoring in human serum” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (Elsevier), 283, 137761 (2024). (Impact Factor: 8.5) ISSN: 0141-8130. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.137761
- S. Patra, K. M Sahu, J. Mahanty and S. K. Swain* “Ex Vivo Glucose Detection in Human Blood Serums with Carbon Quantum Dot-Doped Oleic Acid-Treated Chitosan Nanocomposites” ACS Applied Bio Materials (ACS) 6(12), 5730–5745 (2023). (Impact Factor: 4.7) ISSN: 2576-6422. DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00851
- S. Patra, S. S. Purohit and S K Swain* “In vivo fluorescence non-enzymatic glucose sensing technique for diabetes management by CQDs incorporated dextran nanocomposites in human blood serums” Microchemical Journal (Elsevier), 190, 108646 (2023). (Impact Factor: 5.1) ISSN: 1095-9149. DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.108646
- S. Patra, K. M. Sahu, A A. Reddy and S K Swain* “Polymer and Biopolymer Based Nanocomposites for Glucose Sensing” International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, (Tylor & Francis), 73(6), 490-521 (2023). (Impact Factor: 2.6) ISSN: 1563-535X. DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2023.2175824
- S. Patra, S. Mishra, B. Parhi, H. Mishra, S. K. Swain* “Role of transition metal nanocomposites in organic reactions: A state of art as an alternative to conventional catalysts” Results in Chemistry (Elsevier), 6, 101172 (2023). (Impact Factor: 4.2) ISSN: 2211-7156. DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2023.101172
- J. P. Behera, S. Patra (Equal author), S. K. Najrul, S. K. surmma, D. Kumar, M. K. Berma, A. K. Katare and S. K. Swain* “Nano Boron Nitride Laminated Poly(ethyl methacrylate)/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Composite Films Imprinted with Silver Nanoparticles as Gas Barrier and Bacteria Resistant Packaging Materials” Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Wiley), 141(16), e55246 (2024). (Impact Factor: 2.8) ISSN: 1097-4628. DOI: 10.1002/app.20232930
- K. M. Sahu, S. Patra, K. P. Nayak, & S. K. Swain* “Host-guest mediated controlled release of 5-fluorouracil by CQD integrated starch based smart tripolymeric hydrogel.” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (Wiley), 146419 (2025). (Impact Factor: 8.5) ISSN: 0141-8130. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.146419
- S. Swain, S. Patra, S. Panigrahi, A. Biswal, P. Mohapatra and S. K. Swain* “Rhodamine B embedded silver nanogranules for selective sensing of l-cysteine” Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy (Elsevier), 125722 (2025). (Impact Factor: 4.6) ISSN: 1873-3557. DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2025.125722
- K. M. Sahu, S. Patra and S. K. Swain* “Host-Guest Drug Delivery by β-cyclodextrin Assisted Polysaccharide Vehicles: A Review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, (Elsevier), 240, 124338 (2023). (Impact Factor: 8.5) ISSN: 1879-0003. DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124338
- D. Bharatiya, S. Patra, B. Parhi and S K Swain* “A materials science approach toward bioinspired polymeric nanocomposites: a comprehensive review” International Journal Of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials (Tylor & Francis), 72(2), 119-134 (2021). (Impact Factor: 2.5) ISSN: 1563-535X. DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2021.1990057
- K. Prusty, S. Patra and S. K. Swain* “Nano ZnO imprinted dextran hybrid poly (N-isopropylacrylamide)/poly ethylene glycol composite hydrogels for in vitro release of ciprofloxacin” Materials Today Communication (Elsevier), 26, 101869-670 (2021). (Impact Factor: 4.5) ISSN: 0925-8388. DOI: 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2020.101869
- P. K. Sethi, P. Mohapatra, S. Patra, D. Bharatiya and S. K. Swain* “Antimicrobial and barrier properties of polyacrylic acid/GO hybrid nanocomposites for packaging application” Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects (Elsevier), 23, 100507-100523, (Elsevier), (2021). (Impact Factor: 1.113) ISSN: 2352-507X. DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoso.2021.100747]
- S. Patra, D. Sahoo and S. K. Swain* “Carbon quantum dots in N, N′-Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide assisted cellulose: A fluorescence sensitive approach for ex vivo glucose monitoring in human serum” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (Elsevier), 283, 137761 (2024). (Impact Factor: 7.7) ISSN: 0141-8130. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.137761
- S. Patra, K. M Sahu, J. Mahanty and S. K. Swain* “Ex Vivo Glucose Detection in Human Blood Serums with Carbon Quantum Dot-Doped Oleic Acid-Treated Chitosan Nanocomposites” ACS Applied Bio Materials (ACS) 6(12), 5730–5745 (2023). (Impact Factor: 4.7) ISSN: 2576-6422. DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00851
- S. Patra, S. S. Purohit and S K Swain* “In vivo fluorescence non-enzymatic glucose sensing technique for diabetes management by CQDs incorporated dextran nanocomposites in human blood serums” Microchemical Journal (Elsevier), 190, 108646 (2023). (Impact Factor: 4.9) ISSN: 1095-9149. DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.108646
- S. Patra, K. M. Sahu, A A. Reddy and S K Swain* “Polymer and Biopolymer Based Nanocomposites for Glucose Sensing” International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials (Taylor & Francis), 73(6), 490-521 (2023). (Impact Factor: 2.5) ISSN: 1563-535X. DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2023.2175824
- S. Patra, S. Mishra, B. Parhi, H. Mishra, S. K. Swain* “Role of transition metal nanocomposites in organic reactions: A state of art as an alternative to conventional catalysts” Results in Chemistry (Elsevier), 6, 101172 (2023). (Impact Factor: 2.5) ISSN: 2211-7156. DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2023.101172
- J P Behera, S Patra (Equal author), S K Najrul, S K Surmma, D Kumar, M K Berma, A K Katare and S K Swain* “Nano Boron Nitride Laminated Poly(ethyl methacrylate)/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Composite Films Imprinted with Silver Nanoparticles as Gas Barrier and Bacteria Resistant Packaging Materials” Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Wiley), 141(16), e55246 (2024). (Impact Factor: 2.7) ISSN: 1097-4628. DOI: 10.1002/app.20232930
- S. Swain, S. Patra, S. Panigrahi, A. Biswal, P. Mohapatra and S. K. Swain* “Rhodamine B embedded silver nanogranules for selective sensing of l-cysteine” Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy (Elsevier), 125722 (2025). (Impact Factor: 4.3) ISSN: 1873-3557. DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2025.125722
- K. M. Sahu, S. Patra and S. K. Swain* “Host-Guest Drug Delivery by β-cyclodextrin Assisted Polysaccharide Vehicles: A Review.” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (Elsevier), 240, 124338 (2023). (Impact Factor: 7.7) ISSN: 1879-0003. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124338
- D. Bharatiya, S. Patra, B. Parhi and S K Swain* “A materials science approach toward bioinspired polymeric nanocomposites: a comprehensive review” International Journal Of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials (Taylor & Francis), 72(2), 119-134 (2021). (Impact Factor: 2.5) ISSN: 1563-535X. DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2021.1990057
- K. Prusty, S. Patra and S. K. Swain* “Nano ZnO imprinted dextran hybrid poly (N-isopropylacrylamide)/poly ethylene glycol composite hydrogels for in vitro release of ciprofloxacin” Materials Today Communication (Elsevier), 26, 101869-670 (2021). (Impact Factor: 3.7) ISSN: 0925-8388. DOI: 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2020.101869
- P. K. Sethi, P. Mohapatra, S. Patra, D. Bharatiya and S. K. Swain* “Antimicrobial and barrier properties of polyacrylic acid/GO hybrid nanocomposites for packaging application” Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects (Elsevier), 23, 100507-100523 (2021). (Impact Factor: 1.113) ISSN: 2352-507X. DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoso.2021.100747
Edited Books
- Graphene-based Nanocomposite Sensors: Detection to Diagnosis, Sarat Kumar Swain and Swapnita Patra, Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, London, 1st Ed. (2023). ISBN: 9781837670673. Link: https://books.rsc.org/books/edited-volume/2124/Graphene-based-Nanocomposite-SensorsDetection-to?searchresult=1
Book Chapters Published In Edited Books
- S. Patra, S. S. Purohit and S. K. Swain* “Polymer-Based Nanoscale Materials for Surface Coatings” Chapter 21: Self-healing of nanoscale polymer-based coatings, Edited by: S. Thomas, J. George, 1st Edition 2023, (Elsevier). ISBN: 978-0-323-90778-1. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-32-390778-1.00028-1.
- S. Patra, S. K. Swain* “Water Pollution Issues and Monitoring the Problems” Chapter 1: Nanohybrid Materials for Water Purification, Edited by: Sarat K Swain, 1st Edition 2022 (Springer). ISBN: 9789811923319. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2332-6_1.
- S. Patra, S. K. Swain* “Biological aspects of polymer Nanocomposites” Chapter 3: Advanced Polymer Nanocomposites, Edited by: Md Enamul Hoque, R Kumar, Ahmed Sharif, 1st Edition 2022 (Elsevier). ISBN: 9780128244920. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-824492-0.00003-9.
- S. Patra, S. K. Swain* “Graphene based nanocomposites for biomedical engineering” Chapter 8: Green biocomposites for biomedical engineering, Edited by: M Hoque, A Sharif & M Jawaid, 1st Edition 2021 (Elsevier). ISBN: 9780128215531. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-821553-1.00016-8.
- S. Patra, K. M. Sahu, S. S. Purohit, S. K. Swain* “Two‐Dimensional Nanomaterials‐Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications” Chapter 16: Two‐Dimensional Nanomaterials‐Based Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Properties and Applications, Edited by: M. Pandey, K. Deshmukh and C.M. Hussain, 1st Edition 2024 (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Scrivener Publishing LLC). ISBN: 9781119904847. DOI: 10.1002/9781119905110.ch16.
- S. K. Swain*, A. Biswal, S. Patra, K. M. Sahu, “Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: An Overview” Chapter 1: Carbon based nanomaterials for drug delivery, Edited by: S. K. Swain, 1st Edition 2025 (Elsevier). ISBN: 978-981-97-8085-3. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-8086-0.
- K. M. Sahu, S. S. Purohit, S. Patra, S. K. Swain* “Polymer nanocomposite films and coatings in sensors and actuators” Chapter 10: Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings, Edited by: M. Pandey, K. Deshmukh and C.M. Hussain, 1st Edition 2024 (Woodhead Publishing, Elsevier). ISBN: 978-0-443-19139-8. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-19139-8.00017-6.
- S. S. Purohit, S. Patra, S. K. Swain* “Fluorescent carbon nanoparticles based biosensors” Chapter 8: Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles, Edited by: K. Deshmukh and C. M. Hussain, 1st Edition 2024 (Elsevier). ISBN: 978-0-443-13591-0. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-13591-0.00006-1.
- S. K. Swain*, S. Patra, “Graphene based Nanocomposite Sensors: Present, Past and Future” Chapter 1: Graphene-based nanocomposite sensors, Edited by: S. K. Swain and S. Patra, 1st Edition 2023, RSC. ISBN: 978-1-83767-067-3.
- K. M. Sahu, S. Patra, S. P. Singh and S. K. Swain* “Graphene based Polymer nanocomposite for sensing” Chapter 4: Graphene-based nanocomposite sensors, Edited by: S. K. Swain and S. Patra, 1st Edition 2023, RSC. ISBN: 978-1-83767-067-3.
- K. M. Sahu, S. Patra, and S. K. Swain* “Viability of Building Materials Made of Wood Waste: Sustainability and Its Performances” Chapter 8: Wood Waste Management and Products (pp. 93-110). Edited by: S. N. Sarmin, M. Jawaid, R. Elias, 1st Edition 2023, (Springer Nature Singapore). ISBN: 978-981-99-1907-9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1905-5_8.
- K. M. Sahu, S. S. Purohit, S. Patra, and S. K. Swain* “Polymer nanocomposite films and coatings in sensors and actuators” Chapter 10: Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings (pp. 333-370), Edited by: M. Pandey, K. Deshmukh and C. Mustansar Hussain, 1st Edition 2024, (Woodhead Publishing). ISBN: 978-0-443-19139-8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-19139-8.00017-6.
- K. M. Sahu, S. Patra, S. K. Swain* “Polymer Grafted Nanocomposites for Water Decontamination” Chapter 6: Nanohybrid Materials for Water Purification, Edited by: Sarat K Swain, 1st Edition 2022 (Springer). ISBN: 9789811923319. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2332-6_6.
- K. Prusty, S. Patra and S. K. Swain* “Soy protein based biocomposites as ideal packaging materials” Chapter 6: Biopolymers and biocomposites for packaging applications: from agro-waste, Edited by: Mohammad Jawaid, Mohamed Thariq, 1st Edition 2021 (Elsevier). ISBN: 9780128199534. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-819953-4.00003.
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Conferences Attended
- 16th International Conference, APM-2025, themed "Advancement in the Petrochemical Sector & Empowering Sustainable Development Leading to ‘Viksit Bharat,’" held from March 8–10, 2025, at CIPET: IPT, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. (Poster Presentation)
- International Conference on “Recent Advances In Materials For Circular Economy And Technology’’ (RAMCET-2024), held from November 15–16, 2024, at Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. (Poster Presentation)
- International Conference On Functional Materials (ICFM-2024), held from January 9 - 11, 2024, at Materials Science Centre, Indian Institute Of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India. (Poster Presentation)
- “33rd Annual Conference of Orissa Chemical Society” (OCS-2019) & “5th National Conference on Recent Advancement in Material Sciences (RAIMS-19)” during December 24-25, 2019 held at Department of Chemistry, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Sambalpur-768018, Odisha, India. (Poster Presentation)
- “35th Annual Conference of Orissa Chemical Society” (OCS-2021) & National Seminar on Frontiers in Chemical Sciences (FCS-2021)” during December 18-19, December, 2021 held at P.G. Department of Chemistry, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University), Baripada, Odisha, India. (Poster Presentation)
- “37th Annual Conference of Orissa Chemical Society & National Conference on Molecules to Materials” (OCS-MTM-2024) during January 04-06, 2024 held at Department of Chemistry, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, India. (Oral Presentation)
- RETICS 2024: National Conference on Recent Trends in Chemical Science” during March 1-3, 2024 held at School of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla, Odisha, India.
- “38th Annual Conference of Orissa Chemical Society & National Conference on Advancements in Materials Chemistry (OCS-AMC-2024) during December 28-30, 2024 held at Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences & Humanities, Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. (Poster Presentation)
- OCS Lecture Series-2020 and two days International E-conference on “Recent Advances In Chemical Science” during November 28-29, 2020 organised by Dhenkanal Autonomous College, Dhenkanal in collaboration with Orissa Chemical Society.
- National Webinar & Virtual Lecture series-2022 on “Basic Spectroscopy Techniques for Tomorrow’s Scientists” during February 16-18, 2022 organised by Dhenkanal Autonomous College, Dhenkanal
- “First OCS-Industry Interface Meet-2020 and two days national virtual conference organised by Orisssa Chemical Society in collaboration with Mining, Minerals, Metals and Materials Society of India (4MSI)” during December 26-27, 2020.
- Second OCS Extended Lecture Series and Sixth Series of National Conference on “Recent Advancement in Materials Science (RAIMS–2020)” held during January 22-24, 2021 organized by Department of Chemistry, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Sambalpur , Odisha, India.
Internships/Workshops Completed
- Faculty Development Programme (RANCBE-2020): Completed a TEQIP-III sponsored one-week FDP on Recent Advances in Nanotechnology, Catalysis & Biochemical Engineering, organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, Odisha (16th to 20th Sep., 2020).
- National Workshop on Radiochemistry & Applications of Radioisotopes (April 2022): Participated in a five-day workshop jointly conducted by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Indian Association of Nuclear Chemists and Allied Scientists (IANCAS), and the Department of Chemistry, NIT Rourkela.
- Summer Internship Programme (May–July 2019): Undertook research on “Synthesis and Photocatalytic Application of CdS Incorporated UiO-66(Zr) Nanocomposite towards Methyl Red Dye Degradation Under Visible Light Irradiation” at the Department of Chemistry, NIT Rourkela, under the supervision of Prof. Braja Gopal Mishra.
- NPTEL Online Certification (Feb–Apr 2022): Successfully completed an 8-week course on Pericyclic Reactions and Organic Photochemistry (IIT Madras), earning an Elite certificate with a consolidated score of 72%.]
Awards & Honors Received
- “ACS Applied Polymer Materials Best Poster Award” in “RETICS 2024: National Conference on Recent Trends in Chemical Science” held at Sambalpur University, Odisha, India during 1-3rd March, 2024.
- “Best Poster Presentation Award” during “7th National Conference on Recent Advancement in Material Sciences” (RAIMS-2022) and “26th Regional Conference of Orissa Chemical Society” (OCS) organized by Department of Chemistry, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India held during 18-19th November, 2022.
- Awarded with “INSPIRE Fellowship for the Research Students” by “Department of Science & Technology” (DST), Government of India (3rd September 2021).
- “Smt. Parvati Mishra Memorial Award” for the lady student securing the highest percentage of marks in M.Sc. Chemistry Examination in the State for the year 2020 in the “35th Annual Conference of Orissa Chemical Society” held at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada, Odisha during 18-19th December, 2021.
- “University Gold Medal for Best Post-graduate in Chemistry” at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, 2020.
- “Best Poster among PG Students” in “33rd Annual Conference of Orissa Chemical Society” (OCS-2019) & “5th National Conference on Recent Advancement in Material Sciences (RAIMS-19)” held at Department of Chemistry, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha, India during 24-25th December, 2019.
Member Of Professional Bodies
- Life member of “Odisha Chemical Society” from 2021.
- Member of “Internal Complaint Committee” (ICC) at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Odisha, India, from 28th February, 2022 to 27th February 2025.