Dr. Sathish Mohan Botsa is a scientist specializing in environmental chemistry, nanotechnology, and global climate change studies. With a Ph.D. from Andhra University, his research focuses on developing multifunctional nanocomposites for environmental remediation, including water purification, corrosion resistance, and pollutant degradation. He has extensive experience in analytical chemistry, microbiology, and material science, contributing to major research projects and mentoring students. A former Project Scientist at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), he was part of India’s 38th Antarctic Research Expedition. Currently, he serves as a scientist at Bio Enviro Chemical Solutions, leading advancements in environmental monitoring and sustainable solutions. Dr. Botsa has received numerous awards, including the Young Scientist Award and Research Excellence Award, and actively contributes as an editorial board member and reviewer for various high-impact scientific journals.
Profile:
🎓 Academic Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry – Andhra University, India (Nanocomposites for environmental applications)
- M.Sc. in Chemistry – Andhra University, India
- B.Ed. (Physical & Biological Sciences) – Pydah College of Education, India
- B.Sc. in Chemistry – Dr. V.S. Krishna Govt. Degree College, India
🏢 Professional Experience:
- Scientist, Bio Enviro Chemical Solutions (2022–Present)
- Project Scientist-B, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (2018–2022)
- JRF, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, UGC (2016–2018)
- JRF, DST Research Project on Water Quality & Kidney Disease (2013–2014)
🔬 Research Interests:
✅ Global Climate Change Studies
✅ Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation
✅ Water Quality Monitoring & Heavy Metal Removal
✅ Microbiology & Pathogen Inactivation
🌍 Key Achievements & Honors:
🏅 Antarctica Research Expedition Member (2018–19, 38th Indian Scientific Expedition)
🏅 Young Scientist Award (Science Father, KIER Awards, INSc) 2020–2021
🏅 Research Excellence Award 2021 (CPACE)
🏅 UGC-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (2016)
💻 Technical & Software Skills:
🖥 Programming & Analysis: Origin, SPSS, Chem Office, Surfer, Grapher
⚗ Lab Techniques: Nanocomposite Synthesis, Environmental Monitoring, Hydro-geochemical Analysis
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Facile Green Synthesis of Fe₃O₄ Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Leaf Extract of Zanthoxylum armatum DC. for Efficient Adsorption of Methylene Blue
AV Ramesh, D Rama Devi, S Mohan Botsa, K Basavaiah
Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, 6(2), 145-155 (2018) – 141 citations
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Polyethylene Plastics by NiAl₂O₄ Spinels – Synthesis and Characterization
C Venkataramana, SM Botsa, P Shyamala, R Muralikrishna
Chemosphere, 265, 129021 (2021) – 111 citations
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Visible Light Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue by Ternary Nanocomposite, MoO₃/Fe₂O₃/rGO
RB Anjaneyulu, BS Mohan, GP Naidu, R Muralikrishna
Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, 6(3), 183-195 (2018) – 98 citations
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Enhanced UV–Visible Triggered Photocatalytic Degradation of Brilliant Green by Reduced Graphene Oxide-Based NiO and CuO Ternary Nanocomposite and Their Antimicrobial Activity
GS Sree, SM Botsa, BJM Reddy, KVB Ranjitha
Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 13(4), 5137-5150 (2020) – 87 citations
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Fe₂O₃/RGO Nanocomposite Photocatalyst: Effective Degradation of 4-Nitrophenol
BS Mohan, K Ravi, RB Anjaneyulu, GS Sree, K Basavaiah
Physica B: Condensed Matter, 553, 190-194 (2019) – 72 citations
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Hazardous Heavy Metals in the Pristine Lacustrine Systems of Antarctica: Insights from PMF Model and ERA Techniques
NS Magesh, A Tiwari, SM Botsa, T da Lima Leitao
Journal of Hazardous Materials, 412, 125263 (2021) – 58 citations
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Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extract of Dolichos lablab for Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol, Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities
MH Kahsay, D RamaDevi, YP Kumar, BS Mohan, A Tadesse, G Battu, …
OpenNano, 3, 28-37 (2018) – 49 citations
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ZrO₂/Fe₂O₃/RGO Nanocomposite: Good Photocatalyst for Dyes Degradation
RB Anjaneyulu, BS Mohan, GP Naidu, R Muralikrishna
Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 108, 105-111 (2019) – 48 citations
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Flower-Like SnO₂-Fe₂O₃-rGO Ternary Composite as a Highly Efficient Visible Light-Induced Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Organic Pollutants from Contaminated Water
SM Botsa, GP Naidu, M Ravichandra, SJ Rani, RB Anjaneyulu, …
Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 9(6), 12461-12472 (2020) – 42 citations
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Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Cationic Dyes Under Visible Light Irradiation by CuWO₄-RGO Nanocomposite
MJ Babu, SM Botsa, SJ Rani, B Venkateswararao, R Muralikrishna
Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 3, 205-212 (2020) – 40 citations
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Removal of Nitrophenols from Wastewater by Monoclinic CuO/RGO Nanocomposite
SM Botsa, K Basavaiah
Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering, 4, 1-7 (2019) – 40 citations
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A Facile Synthesis of Cu₂O and CuO Nanoparticles via Sonochemical Assisted Method
SM Botsa, R Dharmasoth, K Basavaiah
Current Nanoscience, 15(2), 209-213 (2019) – 34 citations
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Fabrication of Multifunctional TANI/Cu₂O/Ag Nanocomposite for Environmental Abatement
SM Botsa, K Basavaiah
Scientific Reports, 10(1), 14080 (2020) – 30 citations
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ZnO/RGO Nanocomposite via Hydrothermal Route for Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes in the Presence of Visible Light
KBBVR K Ravi, B Sathish Mohan, G Satya Sree, I Manga Raju
International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(6), 20-26 (2018) – 29 citations
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Facile Simultaneous Synthesis of Tetraaniline Nanostructures/Silver Nanoparticles as a Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Efficient Catalytic Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol to 4-Aminophenol
SM Botsa, YP Kumar, K Basavaiah
RSC Advances, 10(37), 22043-22053 (2020) – 26 citations
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Nanohybrid Material of Co–TiO₂ and Optical Performance on Methylene Blue Dye Under Visible Light Illumination
SM Botsa, P Seetharam, IM Raju, P Suresh, G Satyanarayana, …
Hybrid Advances, 1, 100008 (2022) – 23 citations
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Hydrogeochemistry of the Deglaciated Lacustrine Systems in Antarctica: Potential Impact of Marine Aerosols and Rock-Water Interactions
NS Magesh, SM Botsa, S Dessai, M Mestry, TDL Leitao, A Tiwari
Science of the Total Environment, 706, 135822 (2020) – 23 citations
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Evaluation of Micro-Structural and Magnetic Properties of Nickel Nano-Ferrite and Mn²⁺ Substituted Nickel Nano-Ferrite
J Suresh, B Trinadh, BV Babu, P Reddy, BS Mohan, AR Krishna, …
Physica B: Condensed Matter, 620, 413264 (2021) – 22 citations
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Fabrication of a Heterostructure Composite with CuO and FeS₂ as an Efficient Photocatalyst for Decolourisation of Brilliant Green
AG Raju, BD Rao, G Himabindu, SM Botsa
Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 17, 2648-2656 (2022) – 20 citations
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A Facile Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanorods for Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutant and Inactivation of Pathogens
SM Botsa, D Ramadevi, K Basavaiah
Journal of Nanoscience and Technology, 467-470 (2018) – 18 citations