Dr. Sanak Ray
Academic Qualifications
M.Sc.: Utkal University (Environmental Sciences, Topper); Ph.D.: AcSIR at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar; Postdoc.: University of Salford, UK & DTU, Delhi
Contact Details
Dr. Sanak Ray
Sr. Scientist
sanakray@csmcri.res.in
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External Link:
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=_jP1imQAAAAJ
PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS
[43] Muduli M*, Bambhaniya RV, Mishra N, Ray S* (2026). Development of a Two-Stage Nature-Based System for Efficient Naphthol Blue Black Dye Removal. Bioresource Technology Reports, 33, 102566. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2026.102566. [IF: 4.3]
[42] Verma P, Sahoo TP, Ray S* (2026). Progress in nature-based techniques for emerging contaminant removal: Knowledge gaps, limitations, and future scope. Bioresource Technology Reports, 33, 102462. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102462. [IF: 4.3]
[41] Choudhary M, Swain B, Satasiya G, Muduli M, Ray S* (2025). Monitoring and assessment of a novel halophyte-based two-stage electroecological system for remediation of brackish sewage. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 197, 1207. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-025-14626-x. [IF: 3.2]
[40] Verma P, Rajgor D, Ray S* (2025). A Novel Typha-Based Vertical Flow Constructed Wetland-Microbial Fuel Cell (VFCW-MFC) for Chromium Removal from Wastewater. Water Conservation Science and Engineering, 10, 97. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41101-025-00421-9. [IF: 2.2]
[39] Sahoo TP, Thathola P, Panja A, Bhowmik M, Swain B, Ray S, Saravaia HT (2025). Occurrence and distribution of organic pollutants for the assessment of ecological health status of Mahi River Estuary, Gulf of Khambhat. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 18, 100706. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hazadv.2025.100706. [IF: 5.5]
[38] Satasiya G, Kumar MA*, Ray S* (2025). Biofouling dynamics and antifouling innovations: Transitioning from traditional biocides to nanotechnological interventions. Environmental Research, 269, 120943. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2025.120943. [IF: 7.7]
[37] Thathola P, Saravaia HT, Brahmbhatt H, Ray S, Haldar S (2025). Development and validation of robust single extraction method for analysis of PAHs, HBCD, BDE, and PCBs in the coastal environment. Analytical Methods, DOI: 10.1039/D4AY02003K. [IF: 2.7]
[36] Choudhary M, Ray S (2024). Sustainable Wastewater Management: Exploring Nature-Based Treatment. International Journal on Environmental Sciences, 15(2):63-69. https://doi.org/10.53390/IJES.2024.15202.
[35] Choudhary M, Verma P, Ray S* (2024). A Comprehensive Review on Bio-electrochemical systems for Wastewater treatment: Process, Electricity Generation and Future aspect. Environment Development and Sustainability, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-024-05866-x. [IF: 4.7]
[34] Muduli M, Gohil H, Satasiya G, Ansari N, Nair A, Ray S* (2024). Assessment of amoxicillin (AMX) removal from aqueous medium through Rhapis-based bioretention system. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-35168-8. [IF: 5.8]
[33] Verma P, Rajgor D, Satasiya G, Ray S* (2024). In-depth performance evaluation of an innovative halophyte-based multistage constructed wetland- microbial fuel cell for the treatment of brackish sewage. Chemical Engineering Journal, 498, 155262. [IF: 13.3]
[32] Muduli M, Swain B, Choudhary M, Verma P, Ray S* (2024). Environmental Contaminants Remediation from Real Domestic Wastewater through a Canna‑Based Bioretention Engineered System. Water Conservation Science and Engineering, 9:43, 1-13. [IF: 2.2]
[31] Chanchpara A, Choudhary M, Muduli M, Verma P, Ray S* (2024). Monitoring and assessment of ecological systems used for iron and environmental pollutants remediation from aqueous medium. Environment Development and Sustainability, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-024-04929-3. [IF: 4.9]
[30] Jain N, Yadav S, Taneja S, Ray S, Haritash AK, Pipil H (2024). Phosphate removal from urban stormwater runoff using Canna lily and Cyperus alternifolius-based bioretention system. Sustainable Water Resources Management, 10, 65. [IF: 2.1]
[29] Verma P, Ray S* (2024). Critical evaluation of electroactive wetlands: traditional and modern advances. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-32115-5. [IF: 5.8]
[28] Muduli M, Choudharya M, Ray S* (2023). A review on constructed wetlands for environmental and emerging contaminants removal from wastewater: traditional and recent developments. Environment Development and Sustainability, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-04190-0. [IF: 4.9]
[27] Muduli M, Choudhary M, Vasavdutta S, Ray S* (2023). Recent advancements and approaches towards dye industries effluent treatment. Sustainable Water Resources Management, 9, 186. [IF: 2.1]
[26] Panja AK, Vasavdatta S, Choudhary M, Priyadarshini IT, Shinde AH, Ray S, Sahoo TP, Chatterjee S, Thorat RB, Kumar MA, Haldar S (2023). Interaction of physico-chemical parameters with Shannon-weaver diversity index based on phytoplankton diversity in coastal water of Diu, India. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 190, 114839. [IF: 7.001]
[25] Chanchpara A, Muduli M, Prabhakar V, Kumar MA, Thorat RB, Haldar S, Ray S* (2023). Pre-to-Post Diwali Air Quality Assessment and Particulate Matter Characterization of a Western Coastal Place in India. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195:413, 1-19. [IF: 3.307]
[24] Muduli M, Choudhary M, Ray S* (2023). Remediation and characterization of emerging and environmental pollutants from residential wastewater using a nature-based system. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-25553-0. [IF: 5.8]
[23] Saravaia HT, Ray S, Bhatt D, Chanchpara A (2023). Preparation of Surface Amino Modified Magnesium Doped Lithium Manganese Oxide Nanosorbent and Its Investigation for Dye Removal. Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 42:7, 2069-2078. [IF: 1.903]
[22] Muduli M, Choudhary M, Haldar S, Ray S* (2022). Monitoring and assessment of Dracaena-based constructed vertical flow wetlands treating textile dye wastewater. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 194:727, 1-22. [IF: 3.307]
[21] Muduli M, Chanchpara A, Choudhary M, Saravaia H, Haldar S, Ray S* (2022). Critical review on sustainable bioreactors for wastewater treatment and water reuse. Sustainable Water Resources Management, 8, 159. [IF: 2.1]
[20] Choudhary M, Muduli M, Ray S* (2022). A Comprehensive Review on Nitrate Pollution and Its Remediation: Conventional and Recent Approaches. Sustainable Water Resources Management, 8, 113. [IF: 2.1]
[19] Sahoo TP, Vasavdutta S, Chanchpara A, Sahu N, Thiyagarajan I, Ray S, Chatterjee S, Thorat RB, Haldar S, Kumar MA (2022). Pre‑to‑post COVID‑19 lockdown and their environmental impacts on Ghoghla beach and Somnath beach, India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-21586-z. [IF: 5.8]
[18] Muduli M, Vasavdutta S, Ray S*, Haldar S* (2022). In-depth Performance Study of an Innovative Decentralized Multistage Constructed Wetland System Treating Real Institutional Wastewater. Environmental Research, 210, 112896. [IF: 8.431]
[17] Panja A, Vasavdutta S, Sahoo TP, Shinde AH, Thorat RB, Chatterjee S, Ray S, Kumar MA, Haldar S (2022). Impact of 2nd wave of COVID-19 related lockdown on coastal water quality at Diu, western coast of India and role of total alkalinity on bacterial loads. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30: 45971-45980. [IF: 5.8]
[16] Muduli M, Ray S* (2021). Constructed Wetlands For Municipal Wastewater Treatment: A Sustainable Approach. International Journal on Environmental Sciences, 11(2). https://doi.org/10.53390/ijes.v12i2.4.
[15] Sequeira R, Pereira M, Vaghela P, Bhayani A, Dhimmar A, Maru D, Ghosh A, Dineshkumar R, Shinde P, Ray S, Prasad K (2021). Sustainable production of quaternary ammonium seaweed polysaccharide salts and their evaluation for seed dressing in agricultural applications. ACS Agricultural Science & Technology, 1, 6, 674-683. [IF: 2.5]
[14] Chanchpara A, Vasavdutta S, Mehta G, Sahoo TP, Thorat RB, Ray S*, Haldar S* (2021). New normal baseline data during nationwide lock down due to Covid 19 pandemic in world largest ship recycling yard at Alang, India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28: 35051-35063. [IF: 5.8]
[13] Ray S*, Scholz M, Haritash AK (2019). Kinetics of Carbon and Nitrogen Assimilation by Heterotrophic Microorganisms during Wastewater Treatment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 191:451, 1-11. [IF: 3.307]
[12] Nandakumar S, Pipil H, Ray S, Haritash AK (2019). Removal of phosphorous and nitrogen from wastewater in Brachiaria-based constructed wetland. Chemosphere, 233, 216-222. [IF: 8.943]
[11] Al-Isawi R, Ray S, Scholz M (2017). Comparative Study of Domestic Wastewater Treatment by Mature Vertical-flow Constructed Wetlands and Artificial Ponds. Ecological Engineering, 100, 8-18. [IF: 4.379]
[10] Mohanty A, Ray S, Yadav AK, RoyChaudhury G (2015). NH3 and COD removal from wastewater using biological process: Kinetics with optimization studies. Desalination and Water Treatment, 53 (3), 658-670. [IF: 1.631]
[9] Mohanty A, Ray S, Yadav AK, RoyChaudhury G (2015). Kinetics with optimization studies of Nitrogen and Organic elimination from Wastewater via Heterotrophic Biomass Conversion process. Desalination and Water Treatment, 55 (6), 1542-1553. [IF: 1.631]
[8] Mohanty A, Ray S*, Yadav AK, RoyChaudhury G (2014). Optimization study: Biological Removal of Inorganic Nitrogen along with Chemical Oxygen Demand from Wastewater Using Response Surface Methodology. Clean- Soil, Air, Water, 42 (11), 1583-1592. [IF: 1.945]
[7] Ray S, Mohanty A, Mohanty SS, Mishra S, RoyChaudhury G (2014). Optimization of Biological Elimination of Ammonia and Chemical Oxygen Demand from Wastewater using Response Surface Methodology. Clean-Soil, Air, Water, 42 (12), 1744-1750. [IF: 1.945]
[6] Ray S, Mohanty A, Mohanty SS, Mishra S, RoyChaudhury C (2014). Removal of nitrate and COD from wastewater using denitrification process: kinetic, optimization and statistical studies. Clean Technologies and Environmental policy, 16 (2), 291-301. [IF: 4.7]
[5] Jena J, Ray S, Pandey S, Das T (2013). Effect of COD/N ratio on simultaneous removal of nutrients and COD from synthetic high strength waste water under anoxic conditions. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 72, 127-131. [IF: 1.056]
[4] Ray S, Mohanty A, Ramulu TS, RoyChaudhury G (2013). Emission of nitrous oxide and methane from alluvial soil through incubation. Journal of Environmental Engineering and Landscape Management, 21 (3), 224-232. [IF: 2.733]
[3] Jena J, Ray S, Srichandan H, Das A, Das T (2013). Role of Microorganisms in Emission of Nitrous Oxide and Methane in Pulse Cultivated Soil Under Laboratory Incubation Condition. Indian Journal of Microbiology, 53 (1), 92-99. [IF: 2.461]
[2] Mahapatra PS, Ray S, Das N, Mohanty A, Ramulu TS, Das T, RoyChaudhury G, Das SN (2013). Urban air-quality and source apportionment studies for Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 112 (1), 243-251. [IF: 3.409].
[1] Ray S, Mohanty A, RoyChaudhury G (2012). A Comparative study of N2O emission from alluvial soil as well as microorganisms isolated from soil. Journal of Environmental Research and Development, 7(2), 652-659.
[3] A Halophyte-Based Electroactive Wetland System for Wastewater Treatment. Sanak Ray*, Palindhi Verma, Meena Choudhary, Gopi Satasiya. Application Number: IN 202611005499; NFNO: 0307NF2025/IN; Comp. Filing Date: 19/01/2026.
[2] Sodium Alginate-Based Immobilized Bacterial Consortium For Removal Of PAHs. Soumya Haldar, Pooja Thathola, Hitesh Thakarshibhai Saravaia, and Sanak Ray. Application Number: 202411098129; NFNO: IN0225NF2024; Comp. Filing Date: 10 /12 /2024.
[1] A Decentralized Multistage Constructed Wetland System for Sewage Treatment. Sanak Ray*, Soumya Haldar, Amit Chanchpara, Shruti Chatterjee. Application Number: IN 202111001294. Date of Filing: 11/01/2021.
BOOK/CHAPTER/PROCEEDINGS/MAGAZINE
[9] Constructed Wetland Based STP: A Novel Approach. Monali Muduli, Sanak Ray. Vijetree Science Special Edition- 2024, Vijetree Foundation, Bhubaneswar Odisha. September 7, 2024.
[8] Role of Microbial Diversity in the Constructed Wetlands (Chapter-1.6). Monali Muduli, Meena Choudhary, Sanak Ray*. Microbial Diversity in the Genomic Era, (Second Edition) 9780443133206, Elsevier. March 23, 2024.
[7] Biosurfactants and Their Application in Remediation of Environmental Contaminants (Chapter-7). Meena Choudhary, Monali Muduli, Sanak Ray*. Biosurfactants: A Boon to Healthcare, Agriculture & Environmental Sustainability, Bentham Science. DOI: 10.2174/9789815196924124010009. 2024.
[6] Enhanced biological phosphate removal process for wastewater treatment: a sustainable approach (Chapter-12). Monali Muduli, Vasavdutta Sonpal, Krutika Trivedi, Soumya Haldar, Madhava Anil Kumar, Sanak Ray*. Wastewater Treatment Reactors (1st Edition), Elsevier. ISBN 9780128239919. May 12, 2021.
[5] Modelling microbial communities: Consensual among experimentalist and theorist (Chapter-13). Darshita Ketan Pandya, Chandarana, Helly, Muthulingam Seenuvasan, Sanak Ray, Madhava Anil Kumar. Wastewater Treatment Reactors (1st Edition), Elsevier. ISBN 9780128239919. May 12, 2021.
[4] Constructed Wetlands: A sustainable system for domestic wastewater treatment. Sanak Ray*; pp152-160; 34th National Convention of Environmental Engineers & National Seminar on “Environmental Pollution and Climate Change”, August 10-11, 2018, New Delhi. Organised by The Institution of Engineers (India), Delhi State Centre in association with Department of Environmental Engineering, Delhi Technological University, Delhi. (ISBN: 978-81-936149-9-0).
[3] Solar Bio-hydrogen Generation: An Overview (Chapter-6). Asheesh Kumar Yadav, Sanak Ray, Pratiksha Srivastava and Naresh Kumar. Solar Fuel Generation, (1st Edition), CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group. ISBN 9781498725514 - CAT# K25781. 2017.
[2] Study of N2O emission through biological waste water treatment. Sanak Ray*, Ayusman Mohanty, G. Roy Chaudhury; pp 184-190; Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National seminar held on 25/02/2012 & 26/02/2012 organized by Botany dept., P.N. Autonomous college, Khorda, Odisha, India.
[1] Ambient air quality and soil incubation studies at Bhubaneswar. Sanak Ray*, Trupti Das, Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN-978-3-8465-1634-8. 2011
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Electroactive Wetlands, Constructed Wetlands for water purification; Coastal Water; Contamination Studies; Abatement processes; Environmental Impact Assessment; Air pollution
Ecological Systems for Wastewater Treatment, Reuse & Circular Economy
Achieving SDG Goals of UN (Goal-6, Goal-11, & Goal-13)
[1] Constructed Wetland for Institutional Wastewater Treatment & Use (Established in CSIR-CSMCRI office premises; Capacity: 3600 litres/day).
[2] Constructed Wetland for Residential Wastewater Treatment & Use (Established in Scientist apartment colony of CSIR-CSMCRI; Capacity: 3000 litres/day).
[3] Dracaena-Based Constructed Vertical Flow Wetlands Treating Textile Dye Wastewater (Proof of concept)
[4] Ecological systems used for iron and environmental pollutants remediation from aqueous medium (Proof of concept)
[5] Halophyte-based multistage constructed wetland- microbial fuel cell for the treatment of brackish sewage (Proof of concept)
[6] Amoxicillin (AMX) removal from aqueous medium through Rhapis-based bioretention system (Proof of concept)
[7] Typha-Based Vertical Flow Constructed Wetland-Microbial Fuel Cell (VFCW-MFC) for Chromium Removal from Wastewater (Proof of concept)
[8] Halophyte-based two-stage electroecological system for remediation of brackish sewage (Proof of concept)
[9] Two-Stage Nature-Based System for Efficient Naphthol Blue Black Dye Removal (Proof of concept)
[10] Circular economy and livelihood generation from horticulture and aquaculture practices by using treated water from the wetland facility at Scientist apartment colony of CSIR-CSMCRI (Proof of concept)
Air Pollution Monitoring & Assessment
[1] New normal baseline data during nationwide lock down due to Covid19 pandemic in the world’s largest ship recycling yard at Alang, India
[2] Pre-to-Post Diwali Air Quality Assessment and Particulate Matter Characterization of a Western Coastal Place in India
Beneficiaries:
[1] Scientific & Technical Input Provided to Ramakrishna Ashram, Rajkot for Establishment of Constructed Wetland for Greywater Treatment & Use (Capacity: 5000 litres/day).
[2] Scientific & Technical Input Provided to Ramakrishna Math, Ahmedabad for Establishment of Constructed Wetland for Sewage/grey water treatment & use (Capacity: 50m3/day).
Electroactive Wetlands, Constructed wetlands; Biological wastewater treatment; Environmental Microbiology, Marine pollution, Greenhouse gas emission study; Environmental monitoring & assessment; Ambient air quality study; Soil incubation study; Bio-statistics.
