Surajit Das

@nitrkl.ac.in

Professor, Department of Life Science
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

Surajit Das


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Microbiology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
13367

Scholar Citations

66

Scholar h-index

149

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Extracellular Matrix of Biofilm Regulates the Stress Tolerance Mechanism in Aspergillus terreus HLP5 Against Lead and Phenanthrene Co‐Pollutants
    AD Behera, S Das
    Environmental Microbiology 28 (5), e70326 , 2026
    2026
  • Investigative leads and individualization through forensically relevant human commensal microbiome
    HR Dash, S Das
    Academic Press , 2026
    2026
  • Rhizospheric Bacterial Diversity and Biofilm-forming Plant Growth-promoting Bacteria from Bhitarkanika Mangrove, Odisha, India, for their Effects on the Growth of Avicennia …
    SK Panda, S Das
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 1-27 , 2026
    2026
  • In-silico prediction of PCR inhibition mechanism and exploitation of bacterial EPS mediated calcium nanoparticles as PCR facilitator for efficient forensic DNA analysis
    HR Dash, K Vajpayee, D Tanpure, MK Mishra, R Shukla, BK Mohapatra, ...
    Human Gene 47, 201539 , 2026
    2026
  • Marine Streptomyces-derived 2, 4-di-tert-butylphenol enhances autophagy to eliminate mycobacteria in human macrophages
    S Patel, S Behera, L Naik, M Das, DK Nayak, PK Dandsena, MA Quaderi, ...
    Microbial Pathogenesis, 108297 , 2026
    2026
  • Synergistic polymicrobial biofilm of Pseudomonas oryzihabitans GAT2212B and Aspergillus niger KCRE2202F as a blue biotechnological strategy to enhance the growth of mangrove …
    SK Panda, S Das
    Govt. of India , 2026
    2026
  • Dual Functionality of Exiguobacterium indicum OMCW-10: Efficient Cr6+ Bioremediation and Induction of Systemic Resistance Against Rice Blast
    AKD Naik, S Das, BB Sahu
    2026
  • Integrated Management of Hexavalent Chromium Stress and Blast Pathogenesis in Rice using Exiguobacterium indicum OMCW-10
    AKD Naik, D Pati, M Priyadarshanee, R Mohapatra, R Kesh, RN Pudake, ...
    Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 103879 , 2025
    2025
  • Furamidine enhances IL-23-mediated autophagic response through IL-23R-TYK2-STAT3-dependent regulation of intracellular Ca²⁺ level to facilitate mycobacterial clearance in human …
    S Patel, M Das, DK Nayak, PK Dandsena, MA Quaderi, A Mishra, S Das, ...
    Medical Microbiology and Immunology 214 (1), 50 , 2025
    2025
  • Pleomorphism drives the lifestyle transitions in bacteria for micro-niche adaptation in biofilm
    S Dey, AK Nayak, R Dhiman, H Rajaram, S Das
    Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology 24 (4), 831-860 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Insight into the multifactorial effect of climate change on marine bacteria: resilience mechanisms and mitigation strategies
    S Rath, SK Panda, S Das
    Critical Reviews in Microbiology, 1-36 , 2025
    2025
  • Regulatory network of nucleotide second messenger in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PFL-P1 and intercellular signaling molecules for functional amyloid fibrillation in biofilm and …
    S Kumari, S Das
    Research in Microbiology, 104350 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Exogenous acyl homoserine lactones modulate biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PFL‐P1 and enhance phenanthrene degradation
    KU Mahto, S Das
    Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology 100 (10), 2146-2162 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Mitigation of lead-induced soil toxicity and plant growth promotion by phosphate-solubilizing bacterium Enterobacter hormaechei KR2215 isolated from mangrove rhizosphere
    S Chakraborty, R Upare, S Das
    Journal of Environmental Sciences , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Functional amyloid fibrils in the marine bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa PFL-P1 interact with lead and upregulate the fapC gene for heavy metal sequestration
    S Kumari, S Siingh, M Priyadarshanee, S Das
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 13 (3), 116235 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Unraveling the multifaceted role of extracellular DNA (eDNA) of biofilm in bacterial physiology, biofilm formation, and matrixome architecture
    S Rath, S Fatma, S Das
    Critical Reviews in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 60 (1-3), 1-32 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 24
  • Bioremediation of toxic selenium from aqueous solution using Bacillus selenatarsenatis 9470T and machine learning approach
    P Behera, HB Sahu, S Behera, S Das
    Journal of Water Process Engineering 72, 107449 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Diversity of secondary metabolites from marine Streptomyces with potential anti-tubercular activity: a review
    S Patel, L Naik, A Rai, K Palit, A Kumar, M Das, DK Nayak, PK Dandsena, ...
    Archives of Microbiology 207 (3), 64 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 14
  • Stress response proteins within biofilm matrixome protect the cell membrane against heavy metals-induced oxidative damage in a marine bacterium Bacillus stercoris GST-03
    S Rath, S Das
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 293, 139397 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 10
  • Exploitative stress within Bacillus subtilis biofilm determines the spatial distribution of pleomorphic cells
    S Dey, AK Nayak, H Rajaram, S Das
    Microbiological Research 292, 128034 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Immune system and immune responses in fish and their role in comparative immunity study: a model for higher organisms
    PR Rauta, B Nayak, S Das
    Immunology letters 148 (1), 23-33 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 612
  • Biosorption and removal of toxic heavy metals by metal tolerating bacteria for bioremediation of metal contamination: A comprehensive review
    M Priyadarshanee, S Das
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 9 (1), 104686 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 506
  • Marine microbial diversity and ecology: importance and future perspectives
    S Das, PS Lyla, SA Khan
    Current science, 1325-1335 , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 398
  • Marine bacteria: potential candidates for enhanced bioremediation
    HR Dash, N Mangwani, J Chakraborty, S Kumari, S Das
    Applied microbiology and biotechnology 97 (2), 561-571 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 355
  • Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in aquatic animals: signaling pathways, expressions and immune responses
    PR Rauta, M Samanta, HR Dash, B Nayak, S Das
    Immunology Letters 158 (1-2), 14-24 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 354
  • Bioremediation of mercury and the importance of bacterial mer genes
    HR Dash, S Das
    International biodeterioration & biodegradation 75, 207-213 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 323
  • Genetic basis and importance of metal resistant genes in bacteria for bioremediation of contaminated environments with toxic metal pollutants
    S Das, HR Dash, J Chakraborty
    Applied microbiology and biotechnology 100 (7), 2967-2984 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 322
  • Bacterial biofilm and extracellular polymeric substances in the treatment of environmental pollutants: Beyond the protective role in survivability
    KU Mahto, M Priyadarshanee, DP Samantaray, S Das
    Journal of Cleaner Production 379, 134759 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 299
  • Prospects of using marine actinobacteria as probiotics in aquaculture
    S Das, LR Ward, C Burke
    Applied microbiology and biotechnology 81 (3), 419-429 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 285
  • Microbial diversity and ecological interactions of microorganisms in the mangrove ecosystem: Threats, vulnerability, and adaptations
    K Palit, S Rath, S Chatterjee, S Das
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 29 (22), 32467-32512 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 240
  • Biofabrication of iron oxide nanoparticles using manglicolous fungus Aspergillus niger BSC-1 and removal of Cr (VI) from aqueous solution
    S Chatterjee, S Mahanty, P Das, P Chaudhuri, S Das
    Chemical Engineering Journal 385, 123790 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 228
  • Bacillus and biopolymer: prospects and challenges
    S Mohapatra, S Maity, HR Dash, S Das, S Pattnaik, CC Rath, ...
    Biochemistry and biophysics reports 12, 206-213 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 206
  • Microbial bioremediation: A potential tool for restoration of contaminated areas
    S Das, HR Dash
    Microbial biodegradation and bioremediation, 1-21 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 199
  • Genetic regulation, biosynthesis and applications of extracellular polysaccharides of the biofilm matrix of bacteria
    Vandana, S Das
    Carbohydrate Polymers, 119536 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 194
  • Prospects of biosynthesized nanomaterials for the remediation of organic and inorganic environmental contaminants
    S Das, J Chakraborty, S Chatterjee, H Kumar
    Environmental Science: Nano 5 (12), 2784-2808 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 188
  • Microbial biodegradation and bioremediation
    S Das
    Elsevier , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 188
  • Screening of marine Streptomyces spp. for potential use as probiotics in aquaculture
    S Das, LR Ward, C Burke
    Aquaculture 305 (1-4), 32-41 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 188
  • Mechanism of toxicity and adverse health effects of environmental pollutants
    M Priyadarshanee, U Mahto, S Das
    Microbial biodegradation and bioremediation, 33-53 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 187
  • Microbial biodegradation
    S Das, HR Dash
    2008
    Citations: 174
  • Bacterial biofilm and extracellular polymeric substances in the moving bed biofilm reactor for wastewater treatment: A review
    KU Mahto, S Das
    Bioresource Technology 345, 126476 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 170