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Binaya Kumar Pattnaik
Dr. Binaya Kumar PattnaikAssistant Professor

Experience 7 Years

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Hydrogeochemistry, Metal Contamination in Water, Soil and Sediment , Wastewater Engineering, Rain Water Chemistry, Application of Geoinformatics in Natural Resource Management


Dr. Binaya Kumar Pattnaik possesses a deep-seated passion for studying the geochemical processes that govern diverse ecosystems. His academic journey culminated in the attainment of a doctorate in Environmental Geochemistry from the esteemed National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, in 2018. His doctoral thesis titled: "Geochemistry of Water, Soil, and Sediment with Special Reference to Hexavalent Chromium at the Sukinda Ultramafic Complex, India," which significantly fueled his dedication to this particular research domain. Dr. Pattnaik holds both an M.Sc. in Environmental Science and an M.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering. His extensive contributions to the field have garnered recognition through publications in various international peer-reviewed journals. His research work predominantly revolves around comprehending the dynamics of contaminants within different environmental compartments and devising strategies to curtail their mobility.

  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environmental Pollution & Toxicology
  • M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences
  • M.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering
  • Ph.D. in Environmental Geochemistry
  • Certified for Integrated Management Systems (ISO 14001: 2015 & ISO 45001: 2018 Standards)
  • Certified for Environment Management System ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor
  • Selected as Post Doctoral Fellow for collaborative project funded by the Cologne International Forum for Innovative Tandem Collaboration, University of Cologne. Project title: From Lab to Community: A Collaborative Approach for Education and Awareness on Microplastics, a joint research project between BVIEER and University of Cologne.
  • Nodal Officer of National Scholarship Portal at Institute of Environment Education and Research, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) since 29 December 2023.
  • NSS Coordinator in Institute of Environment Education and Research, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) since 13 July 2023
  • Program Incharge of MSc Environment Education and Research at Institute of Environment Education and Research, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) since 15 July 2023
  • Seven years of teaching experience
  • One year research experience at ICAR- Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack.
  • Behera, R., Raj, M., Das, S. S., Pattnaik, B. K., et al. Integrating Selenium in Circular Farming Systems: A Path to Sustainable Agroeconomics. In: Moulick, D., Choudhury, S. (eds.) Selenium in Sustainable Agriculture: A Soil to Spoon Prospective. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Cham (2025), pp. 873–890. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-93957-0_33
  • Pattnaik, B. K., Praful, N. K., Sahoo, B. P., Behera, R., et al. Selenium and Stress Resilience in Crops: Mechanisms and Practical Applications. In: Moulick, D., Choudhury, S. (eds.) Selenium in Sustainable Agriculture: A Soil to Spoon Prospective. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Cham (2025),pp. 891–910. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-93957-0_34.
  • Moulick, Pattnaik Binaya, et al. Efficacy of Seed Priming Technology in Ameliorating Metals and Metalloids Toxicity in Crops: Prospective and Issues. Reviews Env.Contamination (formerly:Residue Reviews) 263, 1 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44169-024-00074-0
  • Binaya Kumar Pattnaik, Debojyoti Moulick,et al. Mechanistic Approach of Nanofertilizers to Enhance Soil Fertility and Crop Productivity . Book : Nanofertilizers in Agriculture: Synthesis, Mechanisms, and Effect on Plants ( March 2025) : Publisher : SSpringer Nature ; https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-78096-7_12
  • Binaya Kumar Pattnaik, Debojyoti Moulick,et al. Modulation of Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorous (P) Supply Influence Arsenite [As (III)]-Induced Stress Responses in Developing Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Seedlings; Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, Volume 44, pages 3830–3842, (2025); https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-025-11662-2
  • Binaya Kumar Pattnaik, Debojyoti Moulick,et al. Potentials of urban waste derived biochar in minimizing heavy metal bioavailability: A techno-economic review; Iscience, Volume 28, Issue 3111915 March 21, 2025; “https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2025.111915
  • Binaya Kumar Pattnaik, Praful N K, et al Commentary on the use of the Taguchi method for electrocoagulation optimization in dairy effluent treatment; Journal of Biomed Research Volume 6 | Issue 1 ; https://www.probiologists.com/abstract/commentary-on-the-use-of-the-taguchi-method-for-electrocoagulation-optimization-in-dairy-effluent-treatment
  • Moulick, Pattnaik Binaya, et al. Efficacy of Seed Priming Technology in Ameliorating Metals and Metalloids Toxicity in Crops: Prospective and Issues. Reviews Env.Contamination (formerly:Residue Reviews) 263, 1 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44169-024-00074-0
  • Binaya Kumar Pattnaik, Debojyoti Moulick,et al. Nano-Composites and Nano-Biochar: A Novel Solution to Alleviate Heavy Metal Stress in Crops; Book : Nanomaterials and Nano-Biochar in Reducing Soil Stress; Taylor and Francis, 2024
  • B.K. Pattnaik, S Das, et al. Comparative evaluation between Taguchi method and response surface method for optimization of electrocoagulation process in the context of treatment of dairy industry wastewater , Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 196 (7), 1-20, Volume 196, article number 663, (2024) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-024-12784-y
  • Moulick, D., B.K.Pattnaik et al. Heavy metal stress in the agro-environment: consequences, adaptations and remediation. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 21, 9297–9340 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-024-05657-x
  • Binaya Kumar Pattnaik, C Sahu, D Moulick, (2024). Nanoparticles in Soil–Water–Plant Inference. In: Roy, S., & Hossain, A. (Eds.). (2024). The Nanotechnology Driven Agriculture:The Future Ahead (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003376446
  • Moulick, Debojyoti, Arnab Majumdar, Abir Choudhury, Anupam Das, Bhaben Chowardhara, Binaya Kumar Pattnaik, Goutam Kumar Dash et al. "Emerging Concern of Nano-pollution in Agro-Ecosystem: Flip Side of Nanotechnology." Plant Physiology and Biochemistry (2024): 108704. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108704 [Impact Factor – 6.5]
  • Praful, N. K., and Binaya Kumar Pattnaik. "A critical review on electrocoagulation and nanofiltration including hybrid methods for the treatment of Dairy industry wastewater." Environmental Technology Reviews 13, no. 1 (2024): 251-268., Taylor and Francis https://doi.org/10.1080/21622515.2024.2328661 [7.5 Scopus Cite Score]
  • Moulick, Debojyoti, Arkabanee Mukherjee, Anupam Das, Anirban Roy, Arnab Majumdar, Anannya Dhar, Binaya Kumar Pattanaik et al. "Selenium–An environmentally friendly micronutrient in agroecosystem in the modern era: An overview of 50-year findings." Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 270 (2024): 115832.Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115832 [Impact Factor- 6.8]
  • Pattnaik, B.K., Sahu, C., Choudhury, S., Santra, S.C., Moulick, D. (2023). Importance of Soil Management in Sustainable Agriculture. In: Hasanuzzaman, M. (eds) Climate-Resilient Agriculture, Vol 1. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-37424-1_22
  • Saha, N., Jena, B., Bajish, C.C., Das, S., Pattnaik, B.K., Chatterjee, U. (2023). Exploring the Dynamics of Antarctic Sea Ice over Four Decades Using Geospatial Technology. In: Chatterjee, U., Shaw, R., Kumar, S., Raj, A.D., Das, S. (eds) Climate Crisis: Adaptive Approaches and Sustainability. Sustainable Development Goals Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44397-8_3
  • Choudhury, Shuvasish, Debojyoti Moulick, Muhammed Khairujjaman Mazumder, Binaya Kumar Pattnaik, Dibakar Ghosh, Lakshminarayana R. Vemireddy, Adil Aldhahrani, Mohamed Mohamed Soliman, Ahmed Gaber, and Akbar Hossain. "An in vitro and in silico perspective study of seed priming with zinc on the phytotoxicity and accumulation pattern of arsenic in rice seedlings." Antioxidants 11, no. 8 (2022): 1500.. Antioxidants. 11, 1500. MDPI.ISSN No: 2076-3921. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox11081500 [Impact Factor- 7.886]
  • Binaya Kumar Pattnaik & Chandan Sahu. 2022. “Chromium Dynamics in Soil-Plant System”, In: Response of Field Crops to Abiotic Stress: Current Status and Future Prospects. Editors: Choudhury, S., & Moulick, D. First Edition. CRC Press. Taylor and Francis Groups. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003258063
  • Moulick, Debojyoti, Suman Samanta, Sukamal Sarkar, Arkabanee Mukherjee, Binaya Kumar Pattnaik, Saikat Saha, Jay Prakash Awasthi et al. "Arsenic contamination, impact and mitigation strategies in rice agro-environment: An inclusive insight." Science of the Total Environment 800 (2021): 149477.” Science of The Total Environment. 800, 149477. Elsevier. ISSN: 0048-9697 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149477 [Impact Factor- 10.753].
  • Equeenuddin, Sk Md, and Binaya Kumar Pattnaik. "Hydrogeochemical evolution of hexavalent chromium at the Sukinda ultramafic complex in eastern part of India." Geochemistry 80, no. 4 (2020): 125633. Geochemistry (Chemie der Erde).80, 125633. Elsevier, ISSN: 0009-2819. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemer.2020.125633 [Impact Factor – 4.127].
  • Equeenuddin, Sk Md, and Binaya Kumar Pattnaik. "Assessment of heavy metal contamination in sediment at Sukinda ultramafic complex using HAADF-STEM analysis." Chemosphere 185 (2017): 309-320.Chemosphere.185, 309-320. Elsevier. ISSN: 0045-6535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.06.131 [Impact Factor – 8.943].
  • Pattnaik, Binaya Kumar, and Sk Md Equeenuddin. "Potentially toxic metal contamination and enzyme activities in soil around chromite mines at Sukinda Ultramafic Complex, India." Journal of Geochemical Exploration 168 (2016): 127-136..Journal of Geochemical Exploration. 168, 127-136. Elsevier. ISSN: 0375-6742. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gexplo.2016.06.011[Impact Factor – 4.166].