Dr. Maidul Hossain
Associate Professor
HOD
Department
CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
Contact
+91 3222 298-374 / Centrex-374
Biographical Sketch
Dr. Maidul Hossain is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology at Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, India. Dr. Hossain began his teaching career in 2012 with Vidyasagar University. Born on February 17, 1977, Dr. Hossain obtained his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Honours) from the University of Burdwan and completed his Master of Science and Ph.D. in Chemistry at Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He is also a recipient of the CSIR Research Associateship and qualified the CSIR National Eligibility Test and GATE examination. His doctoral research in biophysical chemistry focused on the interaction of intercalating and groove-binding molecules with deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA) under the supervision of Dr. G. Suresh Kumar at the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology. Dr. Hossain’s research interests include biophysical chemistry, nanomaterials, molecular sensing, and biomolecular interactions. His work focus on the synthesis and characterization of functional nanomaterials such as metal nanoparticles and carbon-based nanostructures, with applications in sensing toxic ions, biomolecular recognition, and environmental analysis. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of interactions between small molecules, nanoparticles, and biological macromolecules using advanced spectroscopic and thermodynamic approaches. He has published more than 100 research articles in SCI/SCIE, Scopus, and Web of Science indexed journals. Dr. Hossain has successfully supervised 11 Ph.D. scholars and continues to mentor doctoral researchers in areas including eco-friendly nanoparticle synthesis, biosensing, and biomolecular interaction studies, contributing to the development of sustainable and interdisciplinary chemical research. He has completed several funded research projects supported by SERB/ UGC, and the Government of West Bengal. His academic contributions have been recognized through prestigious distinctions, including the IUPAB Young Scientist Travel Award at the 17th International Biophysics Congress and the Prof. G. N. Ramachandran Travel Award from the Indian Biophysical Society. Dr. Hossain is a life member of the Indian Biophysical Society, the DNA Society of India, and the Society of Biological Chemists (India). He is actively engaged in teaching, research, and academic mentorship, contributing to the advancement of chemical sciences and higher education.
Academic Interest
Dr. Maidul Hossain’s research integrates biophysical chemistry with functional nanomaterials for applications in chemical biology, environmental monitoring, and analytical science. His work focuses on eco-friendly synthesis of metal nanoparticles and carbon-based nanostructures using green chemistry approaches, with applications in sensing toxic metal ions, biomolecular recognition, and biological imaging. He has contributed significantly to understanding the interactions of nanoparticles and small molecules with DNA, RNA, and proteins, providing insights into biomolecular recognition and therapeutic potential. His research also advances fluorescence-based sensing, supramolecular systems, and selective analytical platforms for environmental and biomedical applications. Through doctoral supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and sustained scholarly publication, Dr. Hossain actively contributes to the advancement of chemical sciences and strengthens the research profile of Vidyasagar University in emerging areas of nanotechnology and molecular science.
Educational Qualification
| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY (INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL BIOLOGY,JADAVPUR) | 2010 |
| M.Sc. | JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY | 2004 |
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
| Title of the Ph. D. Thesis |
|---|
| Biophysical studies on the interaction of some intercalating and groove binding molecules with deoxyribonucleic acids |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
| Description of Experience |
|---|
| Assistant Professor,Department of chemistry and chemical technology,Vidyasagar University since 28 March,2012 |
Specialization/Research Area
| Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) | Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Interaction of small molecules with nuclic acids and serum proteins |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | chemical & green synthesis of nanoparticle and their application in sensing and real sample analysis |
| Field of Specialization | Inorganic chemistry |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | synthesis of carbon dots and their application towards sensing |
Course/ Subject Taught
| Course Name |
|---|
| X-Ray crystallography |
| Boron Chemistry |
| Bio Inorganic Chemistry |
| Reaction Mechanism in inorganic chemistry |
| Circular dichroism spectroscopy |
| Thermal Analysis (DSC&TG DTA) |
| Application of Nano Technology |
| Medicinal Chemistry |
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
| Author' Name | Title | Publication Type | Published in | Published on | Publisher's Name | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unraveling the molecular interactions of meta-nitrophenol with bovine serum albumin and human hemoglobin: A multi-spectroscopic, calorimetric, molecular docking, and DFT investigation | International | Journal of Molecular Liquids 437 (2025) 128451 | Sep, 2025 | Elsevier | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 5.20000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2025.128451 | |
| Molecular analyses of community-acquired Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm development, molecular virulence, and pattern of antibiotic resistance | International | Molecular Biology Reports (2025) 52:897 | Sep, 2025 | Springer | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 2.80000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-025-11004-1 | |
| Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles from Meyna Laxiflora: Binding with HSA and Anti-biofilm Potential | International | Cell Biochem Biophys (2025) | Sep, 2025 | Springer | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 2.30000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12013-025-01893-1 | |
| Interfacial and aggregation behavior of hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide in dioxane-water mixed solvent systems with special reference to their antibacterial activity studies | International | Journal of Molecular Liquids 436 (2025) 128269 | Aug, 2025 | Elsevier | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 5.20000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2025.128269 | |
| Solvent-Free Regioselective Synthesis of Fluorescent Pyridopyrimidiniums:Application TowardDNABinding, Antibiofilm, andAntimicrobial Studies | International | ChemistrySelect 2025, 10, e03050 | Jul, 2025 | Wiley | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 2.00000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202503050 | |
| Thiazole substituted picket calix[4]pyrrole-based anion receptor: Synthesis, conformational isomorphism and anion binding properties | International | Journal of Molecular Structure 1343 (2025) 142796 | Jun, 2025 | Elsevier | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 4.70000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2025.142796 | |
| Facile Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Euphorbia neriifolia Leaf Extract: A multi-spectroscopic, Calorimetric, Molecular Docking Interaction Studies with Human Serum Albumin | International | J Fluoresc (2025) | Jun, 2025 | Springer | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 2.70000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-025-04385-w | |
| Thermodynamic Analysis on Ionic Liquid Induced Aggregation Behavior of Bile Salts: An Isothermal Titration Calorimetric Approach | International | Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, 2025; 0:1–11 | May, 2025 | Wiley | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 1.80000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/jsde.12875 | |
| Cyperus Kyllingia leaf extract mediated biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles: Assessment of their anticancer, photocatalytic activity and interaction with human serum albumin | International | Next Research Volume 2, Issue 2, June 2025, 100344 | Apr, 2025 | Elsevier | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.00000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexres.2025.100344 | |
| Berberrubine, A plant alkaloid derivativeforsuperb-selective colorimetric quantification of aqueous mercury (II) in real samples and in aquatic plants | International | Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy Volume 339, 15 October 2025, 126300 | Apr, 2025 | Elsevier | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 4.00000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2025.126300 | |
| Inclusion of an Ion Triplet Complex within a Noncovalently Assembled Supramolecular Dimeric Capsular Assembly | International | Cryst. Growth Des. 2025, 25, 8, 2392–2401 | Mar, 2025 | ACS | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 3.20000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.cgd.4c01502 | |
| Synthesis of some new arylazo-coumarin derivatives and their comparative biological activity studies: Cytotoxicity, gene expression, DNA binding, BSA binding, and in silico analysis | International | Journal of Molecular Liquids Volume 420, 15 February 2025, 126813 | Jan, 2025 | Elsevier | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 5.30000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2024.126813 | |
| Submicromolar fluorescence ‘turn-on’detection of fluoride anions using meso-(tetra-aryl) calix [4] pyrrole | International | Org. Biomol. Chem., 2025,23, 1209-1214 | Oct, 2024 | RSC | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 2.90000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4OB01708K | |
| Interfacial and aggregation behavior of ionic liquid-bile salt conjugates, | International | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects Volume 694, 5 August 2024, 134127 | Aug, 2024 | Elsevier | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 4.90000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.134127 | |
| Insights on the comparative affinity of ribonucleic acids with plant-based beta carboline alkaloid, harmine: Spectroscopic, calorimetric and computational evaluation | International | Heliyon ,Volume 10, Issue 14, 30 July 2024, e34183 | Jul, 2024 | Elsevier | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 3.40000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34183 | |
| Binding of Linear Anions and Formation of Anion Encapsulated Dimeric Capsular Assembly by Cis-5,15-bis(3,5-trifluoromethylphenyl)calix[4]pyrrole | International | European Journal of Organic Chemistry 27, e202482901. | Jun, 2024 | Wiley | Sole Author | Impact Factor: 2.50000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/ejoc.202400217 | |
| Facile and green synthesis of highly fluorescence carbon dots derived from Mucuna pruriens seeds: A versatile platform for sensitive detection of Au3+ ions and in vitro cell imaging, | International | Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 12, 113932. | Jun, 2024 | Elsevier | Sole Author | Impact Factor: 7.70000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2024.113932 | |
| Label free colorimetric assay for selective and sensitive detection of exceedingly noxious Cd2+ ions based on Heliotropium indicum leaf extract mediated gold nanoparticles and its application in real sample analysis | International | Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 12, 112295. | Apr, 2024 | Elsevier | Sole Author | Impact Factor: 7.70000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2024.112295 | |
| Picomolar level sensorial dual colorimetric gold nanoparticle sensor for Zn2+ and Hg2+ ions synthesized from bark extract of Lannea Grandis Coromandelica and its wide range applications in real sample analysis | International | Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy 308, 123682. | Feb, 2024 | Elsevier | Sole Author | Impact Factor: 4.00000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2023.123682 | |
| Multi-spectroscopic and thermodynamic profiles on HSA binding of Cassia fistula leaf based potential antibacterial and anticancer silver nanoparticles | International | Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics 2025,43, 521-533. | Nov, 2023 | Taylor & Francis | Sole Author | Impact Factor: 2.70000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2023.2283148 | |
| Carbazole diester strapped calix[4]pyrrole: Synthesis, anion binding and self-assembly based on ion pair recognition. | International | J. Mol. Struct. 2023 1293 136210 | Jul, 2023 | Elsevier | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 3.80000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022286023013005 | |
| Transmembrane fluoride anion transport by meso-3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl picket calix[4]pyrrole. | International | ChemComm.2023,DOI: 10.1039/d3cc02032k. | May, 2023 | RSC | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 4.90000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2023/cc/d3cc02032k | |
| Synthesis of water-soluble novel bioactive pyridine-based azo coumarin derivative and competitive Cytotoxicity, DNA binding, BSA binding study, and in silico analysis with coumarin | International | Bioorganic Chemistry Available online 9 April 2023, 106532 | Apr, 2023 | Elsevier | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 5.30700Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S004520682300192X?CMX_ID=&SIS_ID=&dgcid=STMJ_AUTH_SERV_PUBLISHED&utm_acid=57596891&utm_campaign=STMJ_AUTH_SERV_PUBLISHED&utm_in=DM358383&utm_medium=email&utm_source=AC_ | |
| Evaluation of the size effect of hydrophobic ringsubstitution on 9-O position of berberine on DNAbinding | International | Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2023.2180436 | Feb, 2023 | Taylor & Francis | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 5.23500Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07391102.2023.2180436 | |
| Antimicrobial potential of a ponericin-like peptide isolated from Bombyx mori L. hemolymph in response to Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection | International | Scientific Reports,(2022) 12:15493 | Sep, 2022 | Nature | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 4.99600Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-19450-8 | |
| Biodeinking of waste papers using combinatorial fungal enzymes and subsequent production of butanol from effluent | International | Bioresource Technology Volume 353, June 2022, 127078 | Mar, 2022 | Elsevier | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 11.88900Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0960852422004072 | |
| Saccharification of lignocellulosic biomass using an enzymatic cocktail of fungal origin and successive production of butanol by Clostridium acetobutylicum | International | Bioresource Technology Volume 343, January 2022, 126093 | Sep, 2021 | Elsevier | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 11.88900Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0960852421014358 | |
| Evaluation of nutrient profile, biochemical composition and anti-gastriculcer potentialities of khambir, a leavened flat bread | International | Food Chemistry, 345, 128824 | Jan, 2021 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| 9-N-substituted novel berberine derivative for selective and sensitive nanomolar level fluorometric detection of human hemoglobin: A synthesis, sensing and interaction study | International | Journal of Molecular Liquids.2021,321, 114741. | Jan, 2021 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Hydrophobic ring substitution on 9-O position of berberine act as a selective fluorescent sensor for the recognition of bovine serum albumin | International | Microchemical Journal 153 (2020) 104453 | Jan, 2020 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Deciphering the positional impact of chlorine in a new series of berberine analogues towards the superb-selective “turn-on” hydrophobic signaling of bovine serum albumin at physiological pH. | International | New J. Chem., 2020,44, 1761-1771. | Jan, 2020 | RSC | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Study on the antibacterial activity and interaction with human serum albumin of Tagetes erecta inspired biogenic silver nanoparticles | International | Process Biochemistry,97, 191-200 | Jan, 2020 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Biophysical insights into the interaction of human serum albumin with Cassia fistula leaf extracts inspired biogenic potent antibacterial and anticancerous gold nanoparticles | International | Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2020.1778532 | Jan, 2020 | Taylor & Francis | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Superb-selective chemodosimetric signaling of sulfide in the absence and in the presence of CT-DNA and imaging in living cells by a plant alkaloid berberine analogue | International | New J. Chem., 2019,43, 2368 | Jan, 2019 | RSC | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Berberine derivatives as heteroatom induced hydrophobic sensor: An analytical approach for the selective and sensitive fluorometric detection and discrimination of serum albumins. | International | Analytica Chimica Acta . 1065, 124-133. | Jan, 2019 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| In vitro relationship between serum protein binding to beta-carboline alkaloids: a comparative cytotoxic, spectroscopic and calorimetric assays. | International | J Biomol Struct Dyn. https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2019.1595727 | Jan, 2019 | Taylor & Francis | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| A sensorial colorimetric detection method for Hg2+ and Cu2+ ions using single probe sensor based on 5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-thiol stabilized gold nanoparticles and its application in real water sample analysis. | International | Microchemical Journal 147, 1163–1172. | Jan, 2019 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| The synthesis of thiol-stabilized silver nanoparticles and their application towards the nanomolar-level colorimetric recognition of glutathione | International | New Journal of Chemistry, 43, 13480 - 13490 | Jan, 2019 | RSC | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Binding interaction study on human serum albumin with bactericidal gold nanoparticles synthesized from a leaf extract of Musa balbisiana: a multispectroscopic approach | International | Luminescence. 2019; 34: 563– 575. | Jan, 2019 | Wiley | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| A compact prospective investigation on colorimetric recognition of Hg2+ ion and photostimulated degradation of excreted toxic organic dyes motivated by H. mutabilis directed silver nanoparticles. | International | New J. Chem., 2019, 43, 17188-17199 | Jan, 2019 | RSC | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Carbon dots derived from lychee waste: Application for Fe3+ ions sensing in real water and multicolor cell imaging of skin melanoma cells. | International | Materials Science & Engineering C., (2020), 108, 110429 | Jan, 2019 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| A compact study on impact of multiplicative Streblus asper inspired biogenic silver nanoparticles as effective photocatalyst, good antibacterial agent and interplay upon interaction with human serum albumin | International | J. Mol. Liq. 259, 18–29 | Jan, 2018 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Synthesis, structure, and biological properties of a Co(II)complex with tridentate Schiff base ligand | International | Journal of CoordinationChemistry, 71,1497-1509. | Jan, 2018 | Taylor & Francis | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Probing the binding of Spathodea campanulata leaves extract mediated biogenic potential microbicidal silver nanoparticles to human serum albumin: An insight in the light of spectroscopic approach | International | J. Luminescence 202, 147–156 | Jan, 2018 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Elucidating the interaction of Spathodea campanulata leaf extracts mediated potential bactericidal gold nanoparticles with human serum albumin: spectroscopic analysis. | International | J Biomol Struct Dyn. doi=10.1080/07391102.2018.1518157 | Jan, 2018 | Taylor & Francis | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Eco-friendly synthesis of a highly fluorescent carbon dots from spider silk and its application towards Hg (II) ions detection in real sample and living cells. | International | Microchem J.(2019)144,479-488. | Jan, 2018 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| A triazole linked C-glycosyl pyrene fluorescent sensor for selective detection of Au3+ in aqueous solution and its application in bioimaging. | International | Sens Actuators B Chem.(2019) 279,476-482. | Jan, 2018 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| A complete multispectroscopic resolution on the fate of HSA upon interplay with three different glycosaminoglycans inspired silver nanoparticles and straightforward judgment of nanoparticles for recruitment as potent anticancer and antibacterial agent | International | J. Mol. Liq. 274(2019), 598-611 | Jan, 2018 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Supramolecular self-assembly, DNA interaction, antibacterial and cell viability studies of Cu(II) and Ni(II) complexes derived from NNN donor Schiff base ligand | International | Inorganica Chimica Acta 487(2019),128-137 | Jan, 2018 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Spectroscopic study on interaction of Nymphaea nouchali leaf extract mediated bactericidal gold nanoparticles with human serum albumin | International | Journal of Molecular Structure 1179(2019) 685-693 | Jan, 2018 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Greensynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Pongamia pinnata seed: Characterization, antibacterial property, and spectroscopic investigation of interaction with human serum albumin | International | J. Mol. Recognit,30, e2565 | Jan, 2017 | Wiley | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Spectroscopic investigation on interaction of biogenic, Croton bonplandianum leaves extract mediated potential bactericidal silver nanoparticles with human hemoglobin and human serum albumin | International | J. Biomol. Struct. Dyn.28,1-13 | Jan, 2017 | Taylor and Francis | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| A square pyramidal copper(II) complex of a Schiff base ligand: synthesis, crystal structure, antibacterial and DNA interaction studies | International | Transit. Met. Chem. 42,69–78 | Jan, 2017 | Springer | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Molecular binding of toxic phenothiazinium derivatives, azures to bovine serum albumin: A comparative spectroscopic, calorimetric, and in silico study | International | J. Mol. Recognit,10.1002/jmr.2609 | Jan, 2017 | Wiley | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Spectroscopic interaction study of human serum albumin and human hemoglobin with Mersilea quadrifolia leaves extract mediated silver nanoparticles having antibacterial and anticancer activity | International | J. Mol. Struct. 1141,584–592 | Jan, 2017 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Intramolecular macrolactonization, photophysical and biological studies of new class of polycyclic pyrrole derivatives† | International | Org. Biomol. Chem.,15, 2411-2421 | Jan, 2017 | RSC | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Synthesis of a Naturally Occurring Plant Alkaloid Berberine Analogue and Its Application in Nanomolar Selective Detection of Hydrazine in Free and DNA-Binding Situation | International | ChemistrySelect 2017, 2, 6519 – 6528 | Jan, 2017 | Wiley | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Potential targetability of multi-walled carbon nanotube loaded with silver nanoparticles photosynthesized from Ocimum tenuiflorum (tulsi extract) in fertility diagnosis | International | J Drug Target., 2017 25:616-625 | Jan, 2017 | Taylor and Francis | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Sensitive and robust colorimetric assay of Hg2+ and S2- in aqueous solution directed by 5-sulfosalicylic acid-stabilized silver nanoparticles for wide range application in real samples | International | J. Environ. Chem. Eng. 5, 5645-5654 | Jan, 2017 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Palladium-Catalyzed Intramolecular Cyclization: Access to Rare Pentacyclic N-Fused Heterocycles. | International | Chemistry Select 2, 9312 – 9318. | Jan, 2017 | Wiley | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Study of the interaction of human serum albumin with Alstonia scholaris leaf extract-mediated silver nanoparticles having bactericidal property. | International | Process Biochem. 60, 59-66. | Jan, 2017 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| ) Probing suitable therapeutic nanoparticles for controlled drug delivery and diagnostic reproductive health biomarker development | International | Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl. 61,235-245. | Jan, 2016 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Comparative Nanoscale Interaction of TiO2/ZnO/Cu with Human Spermatozoa for Biomedical Application. | International | Advanced Science, Engineering and Medicine, 8, 360-369 | Jan, 2016 | ASP | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Synthesis, Characterization and Crystal Structure of a New 3D Cadmium(II) Coordination Polymer: Binding Interaction with DNA and Double Stranded RNA | International | Organomet Polym 26, 806–818. | Jan, 2016 | springer | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Sensing of tryptophan by a non-toxic cobalt(II) complex | International | RSC Adv.,6, 95888-95896 | Jan, 2016 | RSC | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidinium ions – a novel bridgehead nitrogen heterocycles: synthesis, characterisation, and elucidation of DNA binding and cell imaging properties | International | Org Biomol Chem. 13, 8037-8047. | Jan, 2015 | RSC | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Amphotericin B and Anidulafungin Directly Interact with DNA and Induce Oxidative Damage in Mammalian Genome. | International | Mol Biosyst. 11, 2551-2559. | Jan, 2015 | RSC | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Synthesis, X-ray Structure of a New Zinc(II) Coordination Polymer : Interaction With DNA, Double Stranded RNA and Elucidation of the Molecular Aspects of the Binding to Bovine Serum Albumin | International | RSC Adv.4, 57855-57868 | Jan, 2014 | RSC | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Binding of isoquinoline alkaloids berberine, palmatine, and coralyne to hemoglobin. Structural and thermodynamic characterization. | International | Mol. BioSyst. 9, 143-153. | Jan, 2013 | RSC | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Binding of plant alkaloids berberine and palmatine to serum albumins: A thermodynamic investigation. | International | Mol. Biol. Rep. 40, 553-566. | Jan, 2013 | Springer | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Thermodynamics of the DNA binding of biogenic polyamines: Calorimetric and spectroscopic investigations. J. Chem. Thermodyn. 57,445-453. | International | J. Chem. Thermodyn. 57,445-453. | Jan, 2013 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Influence of Galloyl moiety in interaction of epicatechin with bovineserum albumin: A spectroscopic and thermodynamic characterization | International | PLoS ONE. 7(8), e43321. | Jan, 2013 | www.plosone.org | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Biophysical studies of mutated K562 DNA (Erythroleukemic cells) binding to adriamycin and daunomycin reveal that mutations induce structural changes influencing binding behavior. . | International | J. Biomol. Struct. Dyn. 31,331-341. | Jan, 2013 | Taylor and Francis | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Interaction of carbon nanoparticles to serum albumin: elucidation of the extent ofperturbation of serum albumin conformations and thermodynamical parameters | International | Journal of Hazardous Materials. 248– 249, 238– 245 | Jan, 2013 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Studies on alpha-, beta-, and gama-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of isoquinoline alkaloids berberine, palmatine and coralyne. | International | J. Incl. Phenom. Macrocycl. Chem. DOI 10.1007/s10847-013-0301-6 | Jan, 2013 | Springer | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Characterization of DNA Binding Property of the HIV-1Host Factor and Tumor Suppressor Protein Integrase Interactor 1 (INI1/hSNF5) | International | PLoS ONE. 8(7), e66581 | Jan, 2013 | www.plosone.org | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Gold nanoparticles alter Taq DNA polymerase activity during polymerase chain reaction | International | RSC Adv. 3, 20793-20799 | Jan, 2013 | RSC | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Binding of two 9-O-alkyl amino berberine analogs to an RNA triplex. Structural and thermodynamic aspects. | International | PLoS ONE 7(5), e37939. | Jan, 2012 | www.plosone.org | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Structural aspects and thermodynamics of binding of sanguinarine to tRNAPhe. | International | J. Biomol. Struct. Dyn. 30, 215-225. | Jan, 2012 | Taylor and Francis | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Investigations on the interaction of the phototoxic alkaloid coralyne with serum albumins. | International | Chemosphere 87,775-781. | Jan, 2012 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Intercalation and induction of strand breaks by adriamycin and daunomycin: A study with human genomic DNA. | International | DNA Cell Biol. 31,377–386. | Jan, 2012 | Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Effect of the 13 position substitution of the anticancer alkaloid berberine on its DNA binding: spectroscopic and calorimetric approach | International | J. Phys. Chem. B 116, 2314-2324. | Jan, 2012 | ACS | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Study on the thermodynamics of the binding of iminium and alkanolamine forms of the anticancer agent sanguinarine to human serum albumin. | International | J. Chem. Thermodyn. 47, 90–99. | Jan, 2012 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Binding of the phenothiazinium dye methylene blue with single stranded polyriboadenylic acid. | International | Dyes Pigments 92, 1376-1383. | Jan, 2012 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Calorimetric and thermal analysis studies on the binding of phenothiazinium dye thionine with DNA polynucleotides. | International | J. Chem. Thermodyn. 43, 1036-1043. | Jan, 2011 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Interaction of the plant alkaloid sanguinarine with bovine serum albumin. | International | PLoS ONE 6(4), e18333. | Jan, 2011 | www.plosone.org | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Enhanced DNA binding of 9-?-amino alkyl ether analogs of plant alkaloid berberine. | International | DNA Cell Biol. 30(2), 123-133. | Jan, 2011 | Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Sequence selective binding of phenazinium dyes, phenosafranin and safranin O to guanine-cytosine deoxyribopolynucleotides: Spectroscopic and thermodynamic studies. | International | J. Phys. Chem. B 114, 15278-15287. | Jan, 2010 | ACS | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Base pair specificity and energetics of binding of phenazinium molecules phenosafranin and safranin-O to deoxyribonucleic acids: A comparative study. | International | Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys 12, 12771-12779. | Jan, 2010 | RSC | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Thermodynamic profiles of the DNA binding of benzophenanthridines sanguinarine and ethidium: A comparative study with sequence specific polynucleotides. | International | J. Chem. Thermodyn. 42, 1273-1280. | Jan, 2010 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Base specificity and energetics of the interaction of thionine to deoxyribonucleic acids: Spectroscopic and calorimetric approach. | International | Biophys. Chem. 148, 93-103. | Jan, 2010 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| DNA intercalation of methylene blue and quinacrine: New insights into base and sequence specificity from structural and thermodynamic studies with polynucleotides. | International | Mol. BioSystems 5, 1311-1322 | Jan, 2009 | RSC | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Interaction of small molecules to double stranded RNA: Spectroscopic, viscometric and calorimetric study of hoechst and proflavine binding to poly(C).poly(G) structures. | International | DNA Cell Biol. 28(4): 209-219. | Jan, 2009 | Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| DNA binding of benzophenanthridine compounds sanguinarine versus ethidium: Comparative binding and thermodynamic profile of intercalation. | International | J. Chem. Thermodyn. 41, 764-774. | Jan, 2009 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Energetics of the binding of phototoxic and cytotoxic plant alkaloid sanguinarine to DNA: Isothermal titration calorimetric studies. | International | J. Mol. Struct. 889, 54-63. | Jan, 2008 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| DNA intercalation by quinacrine and methylene blue: comparative binding and thermodynamic characterization study. | International | DNA Cell Biol. 27, 81-90. | Jan, 2008 | Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| RNA targeting by DNA binding drugs: structural, conformational and energetic aspects of the binding of quinacrine and DAPI to A-form and HL-form of poly(rC).poly(rG). | International | Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1770, 1636-1650. | Jan, 2007 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Molecular aspects on the specific interaction of cytotoxic plant alkaloid palmatine to poly(A). | International | Int. J. Biol. Macromol. 39 210-221. | Jan, 2006 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| RNA specific molecules: Cytotoxic plant alkaloid palmatine binds strongly to poly(A). | International | Biorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 16, 2364-2368. | Jan, 2006 | Elsevier | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: |
Ph. D. Thesis Guidance
| Scholar Name | Thesis Title | Name of the Co Supervisor | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subhajit Barman | Synthesis of Cumarine berberine derivatives and their interaction with DNA | Ongoing | Oct, 2026 | |
| Manjushree Bhattacharyya | Ecofriendly synthesis of metal nanoparticles and its characterization and application towards sensing of toxic ions | Awarded | Sep, 2025 | |
| Somenath Kundu | Medicinal plant extract mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles : characterization and its interaction studies with human serum albumin | Ongoing | Jul, 2025 | |
| Bsudev Shit | : synthetic protocols of bactericidal silver nanoparticles using medicinal plants leaf extract and studies of their interaction with human serum albumin | Ongoing | Jul, 2025 | |
| Samaresh Paria | Biophysical interaction study of human serum albumin with silver nanoparticles synthesized using various medicinal plants extract | Ongoing | Jul, 2025 | |
| Munira Khatun | Synthesis of 9-O (substituted) berberine and their interaction with deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA) and serum proteins | Awarded | Jan, 2023 | |
| Nandan Kumar Sahoo | Synthesis og carbon dots and its application towards ions sensing and cell imaging | Awarded | Jan, 2023 | |
| Sk. Nayim | Synthesis of berberine derivatives and their applications as sensor | Awarded | Nov, 2022 | |
| Anukul Maji | Eco friendly synthesis of bactericidal gold and silver nanoparticles using leaves extract of some medicinal plants and studies on their interaction with human serum albumin | Awarded | Sep, 2022 | |
| Maidul Beg | Synthesis,characterization of some medicinal plants extract inspired antibacterial silver and gold nanoparticle and their interaction studies with human serum albumin | Awarded | Aug, 2022 | |
| Mt. Nasima Aktara | Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles and Their Applications as Sensor | Awarded | May, 2022 | |
| Gopal chandra Jana | Synthesis of 9-O-(substituted) berberine analogues and their applications as a sensor | Awarded | Mar, 2022 | |
| Somnath Das | Synthesis of noble nanomaterial (metal) and their application in sensing and protein binding | Awarded | Feb, 2022 | |
| Suresh Kumar Mondal | Synthetic studies toward highly condensed Nitrogen containing heterocycles | Dr. Shubhankar Samanta | Awarded | Jan, 2018 |
| Susanta Kumar Manna | Synthesis, Photophysical Properties and BiologicalStudies of Heterocyclic Compounds | Dr. Shubhankar Samanta | Awarded | Jan, 2018 |
Research Project
| Worked as | Funding Agency | Amount in Rs. | Duration | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI | WB-DSTB | 420000 | 3 years | 2020-2023 | Complete |
| PI | DST | 2500000 | 3 years | 2014-2017 | Complete |
| PI | UGC | 600000 | 2 years | 2013-2015 | Complete |
Membership of Learned Society
| Title/Name of the Society |
|---|
| Indian Biophysical Society |
| DNA Society of India. |
| Society of bilogical chemists(india) |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 17th IUPAB International Biophysics Congress (17th IBC), in Beijing, China. | Jan, 2011 | paper presentation | IUPAB |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded by | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Young Scientist Travel Award | IUPAB | Jan, 2011 |
| • Prof. G.N. Ramachandran Young Scientist Travel Award | Indian Biophysical Society | Jan, 2011 |