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Prasanna Kumar Dixit

Dr.Prasanna Kumar Dixit

Designation: Professor

Qualification: M.Sc. & Ph.D.

Phone No.: 9437090190

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0601-1707

VIDWAN ID: https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/115649

Google Scholar ID: Tu9G14MAAAAJ

E-mail ID: drdixit2001@gmail.com

Dr Prasanna Kumar Dixit, M.Sc. Zoology Gold Medalist of Berhampur University got his Ph.D. Degree of this University in 2002 availing the fellowships like JRF-NET (CSIR) and SRF. He started his teaching career as Faculty Member in ICFAI University, Tripura, Agartala in 2002 and continued till 2011. ...

In 2012, he joined the Post Graduate Department of Zoology as Reader. During the last 10 years of Active service in the University, he has handled some key administrative positions in the University like Head of the Department, Member-Academic Council, Senate, Superintendent- Post-graduate Boys’ Hostel, Member-NAAC Steering Committee, Research Coordinator, Secretary of Sports Council, Asst. Coordinator-Biotechnology (SFC), Member-DRDC, and Member/Chairman-Board of Studies of various courses apart from the teaching activity in the Department. He has played key role in management of University Deer Park for 8 years and finally the safe shifting of the deer park of the University as directed by the Government in April 2020.He has guided 06 Research Scholars for their Ph.D./D.Sc. degree and many other are currently working. He has published 65 research articles in Journals of National and International repute and authored many book chapters, reviewed many manuscripts for it publication in many reputed journals and adjudicated Ph.D. theses for the award of Ph.D. Degree of several Universities in the country. He is also the Life member of Different Professional Bodies of Biological Relevance. Currently, he is leading the Odisha Zoological Society as Joint Secretary. His research interest includes Stress Physiology and Biochemistry, Gerontology, Drugs Nano-suspensions, Drug designing and delivery etc.

  • Physiology and Biochemistry, Neurophysiology, Toxicology

  • 2017-Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, Berhampur University, Berhampur, Odisha
  • 2012 – 2017-Reader, Department of Zoology, Berhampur University, Berhampur, Odisha
  • 2012-RA (DST-PURSE), P. G. Department of Zoology, Utkal University (10.07.2012 to 24.09.2012)
  • 2002-2011-Faculty Member ICFAI University, Tripura (10.08.2002 to 31.12. 2011)

  • Sanjeeb K. Kar, Shubhrata Nayak, Uma S. Mishra, Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2024): Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory activity of the terpenoidal fraction of ethanolic extract of Byttneria herbacea. Research J. Pharm. and Tech (Accepted)
  • Prashanta Kumar Panda, Prasanna Kumar Dixit and Uma Shankar Mishra (2023): Review on mucoadhesive drug delivery system: an essential means in designing of innovative controlled drug delivery system for the effective delivery of pharmaceuticals, Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023 (Section:A), 12(Special Issue 4), 3761-3779, ISSN 2063-5346, DOI: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si4.321
  • Sanjeeb K. Kar, Shubhrata Nayak, Uma S. Mishra, Prasanna Kumar Dixit, Soumya R. Pradhan, Sagnika Pradhan (2023): Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant activity of Byttneria herbacea (Malvaceae), Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 16(4): April 2023, pp: 1659-1663, ISSN 0974-3618 (Print) DOI: 10.52711/0974-360X.2023.00271
  • Sanjeeb K. Kar, Uma S. Mishra, Prasanna Kumar Dixit, and Shubhrata Nayak (2023): Isolation of Betulinic Acid from Byttneria herbacea (Malvaceae), Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 16(2): February 2023, pp: 535-538, ISSN 0974-3618 (Print)
  • S. Sahu, P. K. Dixit, C. Dora and R. N. Patro (2022): Post-natal Head Circumference Prediction using ANN Regressor, 3rd International Conference for Emerging Technology (INCET), May 2022, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/INCET54531.2022.9825311
  • Saswati Panigrahi, Uma Shankar Mishra, Prasanna Kumar Dixit, Piyusha Ranjan Mishra (2022): Isolation and Characterization of Bioconstituents Present in Calendula arvensis leaf, Neuro Quantology, September 2022, Volume 20(9), Page 3393-3402, ISSN: 1303-5150
    https://doi.org/10.14704/nq.2022.20.9.NQ44389.
  • Tripathy, P.K., Seth, J.K. & Dixit, P.K. (2022): Geometric morphometric analysis of flatfishes of Gopalpur-on-Sea, Odisha coast, India. Proc. Indian Natl. Sci. Acad. 88, 90–103 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43538-021-00061-2
  • Panigrahi, S., Mishra, U. S., Dixit, P. K., & Mishra, P. R. (2022). Phytochemical screening, isolation and characterization of potential bioconstituents present in Hyptis suaveolens. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S2). ISSN: 2550-6978, https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS2.7995
  • Lakshmi Jaya Madhuri Bandaru, Neelima Ayyalasomayajula, Lokesh Murumulla, Prasanna Kumar Dixit & Suresh Challa (2022): Defective mitophagy and induction of apoptosis by the depleted levels of PINK1 and Parkin in Pb and β-amyloid peptide induced toxicity, Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods, https://doi.org/10.1080/15376516.2022.2054749
  • Neelima Ayyalasomayajula, Lakshmi Jaya Madhuri Bandaru, Chellu S. Chetty, Prasanna Kumar Dixit and Suresh Challa (2021): Mitochondria‑Mediated Moderation of Apoptosis by EGCG in Cytotoxic Neuronal Cells Induced by Lead (Pb) and Amyloid Peptides, Biological Trace Element Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-021-02959-w
  • Abhaya Prasad Tripathy, Prasanna Kumar Dixit and Ashok Kumar Panigrahi (2022): Impact of effluent of Pulp & Paper industry on the flora of river basin at Jaykaypur, Odisha, India and its ecological implications, Environmental Research, 104 (Vol A): 111769, March 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2021.111769
  • Saishree Sahu, Prasanna Kumar Dixit, and Chinmayee Dora (2022): Study on the effect of socioeconomic status of the family on the primary dentition of neonates in the Ganjam district, Odisha, Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 13 (01), January-March, 2022
  • Tripathy A. P., Padhi N., Dixit P. K. and Panigrahi A. K. (2021): Eco-toxicity and temperature stress studies of heavy metal contained Pulp and Paper Mill industrial effluent on cyanobacteria under laboratory controlled conditions, Eco. Env. & Cons. 27 (Nov. Suppl. Issue) S420-S431, ISSN: 0971-765X
  • Sanatan Singh and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2021): Significance of Different Parameters on Fish Biological Processes, IJSRM. Human, 2021; Vol. 19 (1): 1-17, ISSN: 2454-2008
  • Harikrishna Ramaprasad Saripalli and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2021): GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Components in the Methanolic Extract of Graviola (Gishta) Seeds and Their Pharmacological Activities, International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 12(3), 48-57, http://dx.doi.org/10.22376/ijpbs.2021.12.3.B48-57
  • Prashanta Kumar Panda, Uma Shankar Mishra and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2021): Preparation and Characterization of Lamotrigine Mucoadhesive Tablets with Natural Polymers, Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, Vol 25 (5): 5233–5241 (ISSN: 1583-6258)
  • Prashanta Kumar Panda, Prasanna Kumar Dixit and Uma Shankar Mishra (2021): Formulation development and evaluation of Cefixime mucoadhesive tablets using natural polymers, European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, Vol: 8 (1): 1995-2008 (ISSN 2515-8260)
  • Harikrishna Ramprasad Saripalli, and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2020): Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Graviola (Gishta) seed extracts and their antimicrobial activities, Journal of Interdisciplinary Cycle Research, Volume XII, Issue IX, September/2020, pp.1086-1103,
    DOI:18.0002.JICR.2020.V12I9.008301.3171220128
  • Mamata Mishra and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2020): Multi-potential influence of gut microbiota on human health, International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol: 8 (2): 79-84, (ISSN: 2455-569X), DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2322.0775.8220.3
  • Chinmaya Mahapatra, Padala Narasimha Murthy, Anjan Kumar Mahapatra, Sudhir Kumar Sahoo, Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2020): Development, Characterization and Optimization of Polymeric Mucoadhesive Microcapsules containing anticancer agent using Response Surface Method: in vitro and in vivo Study, International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol: 11 (3) PP:3429-3442, July 2020 (ISSN: 0975-7538) DOI: https://doi.org/10.26452/ijrps.v11i3.2483
  • Mamata Mishra and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2020): CSF biomarkers as potential screen of HIV-1 subtype C in post-HAART era, Indian Journal of Neuroscience, Vol:6(2), pp78-82, ISSN: 2581-8236, DOI: https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijn.2020.016
  • Mamata Mishra and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2020): Cellular lactate and pyruvate are key intermediates for intra-cellular energy metabolism in age related phenomenon, International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research: Vol:7 (2) , pp 285-290, ISSN: 2394-6369, DOI: https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijcbr.2020.062
  • Chinmaya Mahapatra, Padala Narasimha Murthy, Sudhir Kumar Sahoo, Anjan Kumar Mahapatra, Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2020): Preparation and characterization of mucoadhesive microcapsules of paclitaxel, International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol: 11 (2) PP:2575-2583, July 2020 (ISSN: 0975-7538) https://doi.org/10.26452/ijrps.v11i2.2262
  • Goutam Kumar Jena, C H Niranjan Patra, Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2020): Cytotoxicity and Pharmacokinetic Studies of PLGA Based Capecitabine Loaded Nanoparticles, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Vol 54 (4), PP: 349-356 Apr-June, 2020, DOI: 10.5530/ijper.54.2.40
  • Neelima Ayyalasomayajula, Madhuri Bandaru, Prasanna Kumar Dixit, Rajanna Ajumeera, Chellu S. Chetty, Suresh Challa (2020): Inactivation of GAP-43 due to the depletion of cellular calcium by the Pb and amuloid peptide induced toxicity: An in vitro approach, Chemico-Biological Interactions, Vol: 316 (2020), pp: 01-07 ISSN: 0009-2797, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbi.2019.108927
  • Harikrishna Ramprasad Saripalli and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2019): Antimicrobial efficacy of solvent extracts of seeds, fruit pulp and leaves of Graviola (Gishta):International Journal Of Pharmaceutical, Chemical And Biological Sciences, Vol: 9 (3): 128-137, ISSN: 2249-9504.
  • Manasi Kumari Panda, P. K. Dixit, and A. K. Panigrahi (2018): Toxicological effects of leachate of red mud pond of Nalco on the tissue clice respiration rate of different organs of a fresh water fish, Oreochromis mossambicus, Peters under laboratory conditions, National Journal of Life Sciences, Vol: 15 (2), pp 149-152, ISSN: 0972-995X.
  • P. K. Dixit, A. Padmavati, and A. K. Panigrahi (2018): Impact of paper mill effluent on fresh water fish Oreochromis mossambicus, Peters and its eco-toxicological implications, National Journal of Life Sciences, Vol: 15 (1), pp 45-49, ISSN: 0972-995X.
  • A. Padmavati, P. K. Dixit, and A. K. Panigrahi (2018): Impact of paper mill effluents on respiration rate of a fresh water fish Oreochromis mossambicus, Peters and its ecological implications, Life Science Bulletin, Vol: 15 (1), pp: 101-106, ISSN: 0973-5453.
    30.Manasi Kumari Panda, P. K. Dixit, and A. K. Panigrahi (2018): Impact of Leached Chemicals of Red mud waste on respiration rate of a fresh water fish, Oreochromis mossambicus, Peters and its Ecological implications, Life Science Bulletin, Vol: 15 (1), pp: 89-93 ISSN: 0973-5453.
  • Suresh Challa and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2018): Antioxidant and Antiapoptotic Effects of Fraxetin against Lead Induced Toxicity in Human Neuroblastoma Cells, Organic & Medicinal Chemistry International Journal, 5(1): 555651, ISSN: 2474-7610, DOI: 10.19080/OMCIJ.2018.04.555651.
  • Sanatan Singh, G. Mishra, P. K. Dixit (2018): Biochemical segregation of amino acids and fatty acids of three fresh water teleosts (Clarias batrachus, Channa punctatus, and Anabas testudineus), International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, Volume 6 (1), January 2018, pp 686-694, ISSN: 2320-2882
  • Sanatan Singh, G. Mishra, P. K. Dixit (2018): Comparative Analysis in Gut Content of Three Fresh Water Teleosts (Clarias Batrachus, Channa punctatus, and Anabas Testudineus) during Different Season, Indian Journal of Biology, Vol: 5 (1): pp 66-75, ISSN: 2455-8249 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijb.2394.1391.5118.10
  • Manasi Kumari Panda, P. K. Dixit, and A. K. Panigrahi (2017): Toxicological effects of leached chemicals of red mud waste of NALCO on a fresh water fish and its ecological implications, National Journal of Life Sciences, Vol: 14 (2), pp 119-124 ISSN: 0972-995X
  • Bibaswan Mishra, Prasanta Kumar Biswal, Nihar Ranjan Pani, Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2017): In-vitro Characterization and Pharmacokinetic investigation of self-Micro Emulsifying Tablets of Cinnarizine, Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 10(10): pp 3492-3497, ISSN: 0974-3618 (Print), 0974-360X (Online), DOI: 10.5958/0974-360X.2017.00625.4 (Scopus)
  • Goutam Kumar Jena, Sunit Kumar Sahoo, Ch. Niranjan Patra,Kahnu Charan Panigrahi, Swatilekha Sahu and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2017): Design, Optimization, and Evaluation of Capecitabine-loaded Chitosan Microspheres for Colon Targeting, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics, Jul-Sep 2017 (Suppl), Vol: 11 (3): S592, ISSN: 0973-8398, Sl. No. 8807
  • Harikrishna Ramprasad Saripalli, and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2017): In vitro Studies on Anti-Tumour activities of solvent extracts of leaves, fruit pulp and seeds of Graviola (Gishta) cultivar of Ethiopia, N. E. Africa, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 6 (8), August 2017, 16743-16749, ISSN(Online): 2319-8753 ISSN (Print) : 2347-6710, DOI:10.15680/IJIRSET.2016.0608142
  • Suresh Challa and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2017): Ameliorating effects of Magnolol in reducing the toxicity induced by Heavy metal Lead in the human brain cells, Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 12 (3): 111-119, 2017, ISSN:1816-496X, DOI: 10.3923/jpt.2017.111.119.
  • Goutam Kumar Jena, Sunit Kumar Sahoo, Prasanna Kumar Dixit, Shantibhusan Senapati, Ch. Niranjan Patra, and Kahnu Charan Panigrahi (2017): Nanotechnology as Cutting Edge Technology For Screening, Detection and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer, An Elsevier Indexed Journal of Global Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 8(1): 3564 – 3570, ISSN-2230-7346.
  • Jena Goutam Kumar, Sahoo Sunit Kumar, Dixit Prasanna Kumar, Patro Ch. Niranjan, Panigrahi Kanhu Charan, Swain Suryakant (2017): Ongoing trends and recent patent survey on Colon targeting, Journal of Drug Delivery Research, 5 (4), 08-25, eISSN 2319-1074.
  • Bibaswan Mishra , Prasanta Kumar Biswal, Prasanna Kumar Dixit and Manas Mahapatra (2017): Formulation development and evaluation of taste masked rapidly dissolving films of Lamotrigine, European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 4(1), 447-451, ISSN: 2394-3211
  • Chinmaya Mahapatra, Padala Narasimha Murthy, Prasanna Kumar Dixit, Sudhir Kumar Sahoo, Anjan Kumar Mahapatra, Monalisa Debata (2016): Statistical Approach in Designing, Formulation and Optimization of Paclitaxel Loaded Mucoadhesive Microcapsules, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 5 (12), December 2016, 21331-21339, ISSN(Online) : 2319-8753 ISSN (Print) : 2347-6710, DOI:10.15680/IJIRSET.2016.0512089.
  • Suresh Challa and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2016): Mitigative effects of Koenidine in reducing the toxicity induced by heavy metal lead in human neuroblastoma cells. Journal of Chemical Biology and Therapeutics , 1(2), 113, ISSN: 2572-0406
  • Bibaswan Mishra, Prasanta Kumar Biswal, Jagannath Sahoo, Prasanna Kumar Dixit, Biswajit Panda and Abhisek Patel (2016): Effect of hydrophobic polymer on release profile of Diltiazem HCl loaded gelatinous microsphere cross-linked with glutaraldehyde, Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (ISSN 2413-4929 Print, ISSN 2413-4910 (Online), Vol-2 (10), 273-278, (October, 2016):223-235, DOI: 10.21276/sjmps.2016.2.10.1.
  • Harikrishna Ramprasad Saripalli, and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2016): Screening of antinutrients in leaves, fruit pulp and seeds of Gishta (Annona spp.) of Ethiopia, North East Africa. IRA-International Journal of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2455-4499), 4(3), 471-481. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.21013/jas.v4.n3.p11.
  • Sanatan Singh, Mishra, G. and Dixit, P. K. (2016): Ascorbic acid (Vit-C) induced biochemical alternation of collagen characteristics in the heart tissues of Swiss mice, International Journal of Current Research, Vol. 8 (9), Pages: 37575-37579, September (2016), ISSN: 0975-833X
  • Sanatan Singh, Patra AK and Dixit PK (2016): Biochemical Analysis of Lipids and Proteins in three Freshwater Teleosts (Clarias batrachus, Channa punctatus, Anabas testudineus), Research Journal of Recent Sciences, Vol. 5(6), Pages: 24-33, June (2016), (E-ISSN 2277-2502)
  • Gitanjali Pattnayak, Gitanjali Mishra and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2016): Age related occurrence of different forms of tuberculosis in rural area of Gallery in the district of Ganjam, Research Journal of Berhampur University, Vol. II, Pages: 150-156. (ISSN 2250-1681)
  • Harikrishna Ramprasad Saripalli, Lydia Swapna Nandam and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2016): Effective Bio-methods in Defending Biodiversity from Pollution with special focus on Ethiopia, N E Africa-A Review, International Journal of Integrative Sciences, Innovation and Technology, Vol. V (1), Pages: 93-101, January 2016. (ISSN 2278-1145)
  • Harikrishna Ramprasad Saripalli, Lydia Swapna Nandam and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2016): Anti-Tumour Potential of Solvent Extracts of Seeds of Graviola (Gishita) Cultivar of Ethiopia, Science Spectrum, Vol. 1 (1), Pages 93-101, January 2016. (ISSN 2455-5053)
  • Bibaswan Mishra, Jagannath Sahoo, Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2016): Enhanced bioavailability of cinnarizine nanosuspensions by particle size engineering: Optimization and physicochemical investigations, Materials Science and Engineering: C, Volume: 63 (2016), Feruary, 2016, Pages 62-69. (ISSN: 0928-4931)
  • Harikrishna Ramprasad Saripalli and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2016): Studies on Morphological Features and Biological Activities of the Genus Annona of Ethiopia, N. E. Africa with a Special Emphasis on Graviola: A Review, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 5 Issue 2, February 2016, Pages 821-827. (ISSN: 2319-7064)
  • Prasanta Kumar Biswal,, Nihar Ranjan Pani, Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2015): Effects of carbohydrate polymers in self-microemulsified tablets on the bioavailability of atorvastatin: In vitro–in vivo study, Life Sciences, Volume 135, 15 August 2015, Pages 92–100. (ISSN: 0024-3205),
  • Sanatan Singh, PK Dixit and AK Patra (2015): Studies on comparative morphology and anatomy of certain body tissues of three freshwater teleosts, International Journal of Bio-Assays (2015) 4 (6), 4013-4021 (ISSN: 2278-778X)
  • Bibaswan Mishra, Jagannath Sahoo, Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2015): Fabrication of cinnarizine nanosuspensions by ultrasonication technique: a systematic study of formulation parameters on particle size and in-vitro dissolution, Biopharm Journal. 2015, 1(1), 12‐21. (ISSN: 2454-1397)
  • Bibaswan Mishra, Jagannath Sahoo, Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2015): Formulation and process optimization of naproxen nanosuspensions stabilized by hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, Carbohydrate Polymers, 127 (2015) 300–308 (ISSN: 0144-8617).
  • Chetty, J. R., Dixit, P. K. and Mishra, G. (2011):
    Adrenaline induced changes in kinetics of Na+–K+–ATPase in tissues of Indian toad, Bufo melanostictus. The IUP Journal of Life Sciences, Vol. V, No. 54-62, pp. 54-62, November 2011,(ISSN: 0973-8487).
  • S. Behera, P. K. Dixit, and H.N. Behera: Regulatory role of adrenaline, on G6PDH activity, in liver tissue of Common Indian toad, Bufo melanostictus, The IUP Journal of Life Sciences. Vol. V, No. 1, (ISSN: 0973-8487), pp. 40-50.
  • Andia, B. N., Dixit, P. K., Behera, S. and Behera, H. N (2010): Age determination in common Indian toad, Bufo melanostictus by ‘Skeletochronology’ The IUP Journal of Science & Technology, Vol. 6, No. 3, (ISSN: 0973-2268), pp. 42-56.
  • Andia, B. N., Dixit, P. K., Mishra, G., Behera, S. and Behera, H. N (2010): Assessment of age and growth in Common tree frog Polypedates maculatus (Gray) by Skeletochronology., Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. (India), Vol. 80, Sect. B (Part-III), (ISSN: 0369-8211), pp. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. (India).
  • Andia, B. N., Dixit, P. K., Mishra, G., Behera, S. and Behera, H. N (2009): Estimation of Age and Growth by Skeletochronology in Paddy Field Frog, Rana limnocharis, The IUP Journal of Science & Technology, Vol. 5, No. 2, (ISSN: 0973-2268), pp. 26-39.
  • Andia, B. N., Dixit, P. K., Mishra, G., Behera, S. and Behera, H. N (2009): Age – Related Changes in Minerals and Collagen in the Long Bones of Paddy Field frog, Rana limnocharis, The IUP Journal of Life Sciences, Vol. III, No. 2, (ISSN: 0973-8487), pp. 14-23.
  • Muni, S. R., Dixit, P. K. and Behera, H. N (2004): Starvation induced changes in the activity of some enzymes in Indian toads, Journal of Ecobiology, Vol: 16 (1) (ISSN: 0970-9037), pp: 61-67.
  • Dixit, P. K. and Behera, H. N (2003): Effect of cold stress and thyroxine treatment on anaerobic carbohydrate metabolism in toad, Bufo melanostictus, Journal of Ecobiology, Vol: 15 (1) (ISSN: 0970-9037), pp: 33-41.
  • Dixit, P. K., Mohanty, K and Behera, H. N (2002): Effect of thyroxine on Mg++-ATPase activity in tissues of toad during thermal stresses, Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. (India), Vol. 72, B (III) and (IV), (ISSN: 0369-8211), pp. 273-280.
  • Dixit, P. K. and Behera, H. N (2002): Studies on carbohydrate metabolism in tissues of toad, Bufo melanostictus following cold-stress and thyroxine treatment, J. Anim. Morph. Physiol., Vol: 49(1&2), (ISSN:0021-8804), pp-59-72.
  • Dixit, P. K. and Behera, H. N (2000): Effect of thyroxine treatment on carbohydrate metabolism in liver and muscle of heat-stressed toads, Bufo melanostictus, Ind. J. Comp. Anim. Phy., Vol. 18, (ISSN: 0255-7150), pp-18-25

Book Chapters

  • Bandita Panda, Archita Lenka, Prasanna Kumar Dixit, Sandip Kumar Dash (2023): Biosynthesis, Biofunctionalization, and Bioapplications of Manganese Nanomaterials: An Overview, in the Biomaterials-Based Sensors: Recent Advances and Applications, pp: 73-100, (Springer Nature), DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-8501-0_3
  • Diptikanta Acharya, Sagarika Satapathy, Prasanna Kumar Dixit, Gitanjali Mishra, Padmaja Mohanty, Jayashankar Das and Sushma Dave (2022): Biological nanomaterials for toxicity of bacteria, Nanomaterials in the Battle Against Pathogens and Disease Vectors, Volume Chapter-7, Year 2022, Pages 187-204 (Springer Nature)
  • Sagarika Satapathy, Diptikanta Acharya, Prasanna Kumar Dixit, Gitanjali Mishra, Jayashankar Das and Sushma Dave (2021): Mechanistic aspects and rate-limiting steps in green synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles and their potential in photocatalytic degradation of textile dye, in “Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes: Current Trends and Future Perspectives” (Elsevier), PP: 605-629, ISBN: 978-0- 12-823876-9, (DOI: 10.1016/C2020-0-00551-7)
  • Abhaya Prasad Tripathy, Prasanna Kumar Dixit and Ashok Kumar Panigrahi (2022):Eco-toxicological impact of paper mill effluents on the crop field soil and crop field inhabiting organisms at Jaykapur, Rayagada, Odisha, In Book: Recent Advances in Soil and Water Education and Research, Chapter-7, Page 67-81, ABS Books, New Delhi, ISBN:978-93-94424-24-1
  • A Padmavati, Abhaya Prasad Tripathy, Prasanna Kumar Dixit and Ashok Kumar Panigrahi (2022):Eco-toxicological effects of effluents of pulp and paper mill industry on a fresh water fish under laboratory controlled conditions, In Book: Recent Advances in Soil and Water Education and Research, Chapter-19, Page 200-215, ABS Books, New Delhi, ISBN:978-93-94424-24-1
  • Sunita Patra and Prasanna Kumar Dixit (2020): Lampito mauritii (Annelida:Oligochaeta): A potential indicator of soil quality in the agroecosystem of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Proceedings of International Biodiversity Congress (IBC 2018), Prospectives on Biodiversity of India, Volume-IV, pp: 597-601, ISBN: 978-81-937930-6-0 (Book Chapter)

Ph.D. Scholars Awarded/Submitted:

  • Prasanta Kumar Biswal (2015): Formulation and Evaluation of Self-Emulsified Drug Delivery System of Some poorly Water Soluble Drugs. November, 2015
  • Bibaswan Mishra (2016): Formulation Development, Optimization and Characterization of Nanosuspensions of Some poorly Water Soluble Drugs. March, 2016
  • Goutam Kumar Jena (2019): Formulation, Design, Optimization and Characterization of Mucoadhesive Multi-Particulate Drug Delivery Systems of Selected Anticancer Drugs of Colorectal Cancer, March, 2019
  • Sanatan Singh: An Approach to Biochemical Studies of Piscine Fatty Acids and Proteins December, 2020
  • Dr. Challa Suresh: Deleterious effects of lead and amyloid peptides and their toxic mechanisms in human brain cells October, 2020.
  • Chinmaya Mahapatra (INSPIRE): Anticancer Drug Encapsulated Mucoadhesive Microcapsules to Treat Intestinal Carcinoma Cells (March 2021)
  • Sanjeeb Kumar Kar: Phytochemical screening and pharmacological evaluation of Byttneria herbacea (Malvaceae),(June, 2023)
  • Saswati Panigrahi: Evaluation of Phytochemicals and Biological Activity of Some Selected Traditionally Used Indegenous Medicinal Plants having Antidiabetic Activity, (August, 2023)
  • Dr. Harikrishna Ramaprasad Saripalli: Studies on Bioassays and biological properties of the genus Annona (graviola) in the Ethiopia of north east Africa with special reference to their gc-ms analysis and nanotechnology aspects. ( for D.Sc), Submitted the thesis
  • Prashanta Kumar Panda: Formulation, Development and Pharmacological Evaluation of Polyherbal Dosage Forms Prepared from Selected Medicinal Plants of Ganjam District, Odisha. (Submitted the thesis)
  • Saishree Sahu: A comparative study of post natal development of children in different socio-economic categories in relation to Nutrition (Submitted the thesis)
  • Manasi Kumari Panda: Environmental contamination caused by the leached chemicals of red mud waste, its impact on a fresh water fish and its ecological implications. Submitted the thesis

M. Phil Students Awarded:

  • Mrs. A. Padmavati (2014): Eco-Physiological changes induced by a pesticide on a fresh water fish under laboratory controlled conditions
  • Ms. Supriya Gupta (2014): Seasonal variation in the occurrence of different vector borne diseases in Ganjam district of Odisha
  • Ms. Sunita Patra (2015): Ecological diversity and abundance of earthworms in Jatni block of Khordha district, Odisha
  • Shakti Pradayini Nanda (2016): A study on natural compounds for cancer treatment and prevention
  • Priety Naik (2016): Study on diet related diseases and their control
  • Bhabani Karuna Pradhan (2016): Possible role of hormones in regulating metabolic homeostasis a review
  • Susri Madhumita Mohapatra (2017): Organophosphate toxicity on fresh water aquatic organisms with special reference to fish
  • Sasmita Behera (2017): Changes in some biochemical parameters in fresh water fish upon pesticides toxicity
  • Prasanta Kumar Tripathy (2018): Studies on the Flat Fishes (Order: Pleuronectiformes) found along Odisha Coast

  • Physiology/Stress Physiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Inherited disorders/Metabolic Disorders
  • Ethology
  • Bio-instrumentation
  • Cytology

  • SRF (CSIR/NET): 01. 02. 1999 to 31. 01. 2002
  • JRF (CSIR/NET): 21. 04. 1997 to 31. 01. 1999
  • Gold Medal: 1996 (In Master of Science Zoology)
  • Post-Matric National Scholarship