Polymer science specialist with 4+ years of experience in biopolymers, polymer processing and characterizations, packaging films, multi-layered packaging films, biodegradability and environmental sustainability.PROJECTSProject I: "Analysis and Identification of Microplastics from River Water Samples of INDIA", INOPOL Project. Project II: "Development of Bio-engineering Sustainable Polymeric System", Dept. of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India under the scheme of establishing "Centres of Excellence (CoE)".Project III: "Development of High Barrier Compostable Films for Cigarette Pack Overwrapping Applications", ITC Limited INDIAWork Responsibilities: Assigned Project management deals with sustainable polymeric film development with improved mechanical and barrier properties as well as transparency for packaging applications. It involves composition formulations and optimization, process optimization, film development process, characterization and results interpretation and further modification—evaluation of biodegradability criteria according to ISO 17088 standard.Reporting authority/mentor:Dr. Smita MohantyPrincipal Director & Head/Sr. Principal Scientist, CIPET: SARP-LARPM, BhubaneswarDepartment of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India.B-25, C.N.I Complex, Patia, Bhubaneswar-751024, Odisha, India.DISSERTATION Title: “Development of Poly (lactic acid) based Multilayer Film towards Packaging Applications: Functional Properties and Biodegradation Characteristics”Supervisor: Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay K. Nayak Ph.D., Ph.D. (Eng.), D.Sc.Vice Chancellor,Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, India.Research Chair of Eminence,School for Advanced Research in Petrochemicals (SARP) Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials (LARPM) Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET)Institution: Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, INDIA.PUBLICATIONSSahoo, B. L., Mohanty, S., & Nayak, S. K. (2024). Synergistic effects of nucleating agent, chain extender and nanocrystalline cellulose on PLA and PHB blend films: Evaluation of morphological, mechanical and functional attributes. Industrial Crops and Products, 215, 118614. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.118614