Green Synthesis, Colloids & Interfaces, Multifunctional Nanocomposites and Nanomaterials, Organic Pesticides, Water Treatment Technologies, Photocatalysis
Research Overview
Green Pesticides and Plant Growth (DST AgroTech; Role: PI): Project focuses on eco-friendly pesticides and enhanced plant growth.
SLS-Free Foaming Agents (DBT NER; Role: PI): Developing skincare products without SLS for sustainable personal care.
Smart Textile Materials (DBT Silk; Role: Co-PI): Exploring transformation of natural silk fibers into innovative smart textiles.
Green Synthesis of Nanostructures: Investigating processes for novel isotropic and anisotropic mono/multimetallic/hybrid nanomaterials.
Organic-Inorganic Nanocomposites (Water Treatment): Developing advanced materials for effective water and wastewater treatment.
Novel Nanocides for Antimicrobial Use: Researching nanocides for antibacterial and antifungal applications.
Research Projects
Title
Sponsoring Agency
Sanctioned Year
Cost (in Lakhs)
Status
Development of Stable Natural Foaming Agents from Plant Sources of NE Region
Department of Biotechnology, India
2023
90.18
Ongoing
Developing Novel Applications from Silk Fibres and Silk Proteins
Department of Biotechnology, India
2020
89.99
Ongoing
Drone Assisted Mapping of Seaweeds at Chilika Lake and Development of Value-Added Products from Biomass
Department of Biotechnology, India
2020
188.92
Ongoing
Multifunctional Colloidal Sulfur Particles: A Promising Green Pesticide for Practical Agriculture Applications
Department of Science and Technology, India
2019
27.19
Completed
National/International Collaboration
National
Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic - Nano & Biomaterial Composites for Environment
Central Silk Board, Bangalore, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha – Smart Fabrics, Multifunctional Nanomaterials
Andhra Pradesh State Sericulture Research and Development Institute (APSSRDI), Andhra Pradesh; Central Tuber Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – Plant Growth Promoters
IIT Chennai, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur - Green Pesticides, Natural Foaming Agents
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) – Novel Waste Water Treatment Strategies
Major Research Facilities
Team
Dr. K. Jagajjanani Rao, Ph.D. (Centre Head)
Associate Professor (Research), Department of Biotechnology Email:[email protected] Mobile: +91 9529398871