Dr. Somnath Sen

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ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar-751 023 Odisha, India

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CR-4,ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar-751 023 Odisha, India

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somnath.sen23@gov.in

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Educational Qualifications:

Graduation B.Sc (Hons.) in Physica from Burdwan University in the year 2002
Post graduation M.Sc in Environmental Science from Kalyani University in the year 2004
PhD from Kuvempu University in the year 2017

About Profile:

Research Interests                  : Environmental Health, Air & Water    Pollution, Biomarker, Risk Assessment

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Total publications: 19

Publications in the last 5 years (list below)

1. Ravichandran, B., Sen, S., Dhananjayan, V. et al.Personal Exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon and Inhalation Risk Assessment among Asphalt Hot Mixed Plant and Road Paving Workers. Aerosol Sci Eng (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41810-025-00291-7
2. Sen S, Ravichandran B, Karunamoorthy P. Workplace Noise Exposure and Relative Health Hazardous Among the Power Loom Workers – A Cross-Sectional Study. J Compr Health. doi: 10.25259/JCH_58_2024.
3. Somnath Sen, Beerappa Rabichandran, Venugopal Dhananjayan, Jogapatta Narayana. Exposure to polyaromatic hydrocarbons, biomonitoring of its metabolites and risk assessment among foundry workers. International Conference on Environmental Pollutants and Toxicants Affecting Health. Proceeding. PP144-45.
4. Saha A, Sen S, Bhowmik K, Das A, Mahankuda J, Dasgupta TK. Health Status of the Coal Mine Workers in an Opencast Mine of Eastern India. J Compr Health. 2024; 12:34-8. doi: 10.25259/ JCH_1_20234
5. Baidya S, Saha A, Yadav A, Chander MP, Sen S, Dey P, Karmakar S, Paul B, Kalita K, Paul S. Physico-Chemical Analysis of Drinking Water from Different Districts of Tripura. J of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology.2023;17 (12)38-41. doi: 10.9790/2402-1712013841
6. Upadhyay K, Viramgami A, Balachandar R, Pagdhune A, Sen S, Sarkar K. A comparative health assessment of occupationally lead exposed individuals with blood lead levels range across upper acceptable limit. Indian J Community Med. 2022; 47:343-6.
7. Sen S, Helan P, Ravichandran B, Dhananjayan V. Workplace Exposure Monitoring and Morbidity Pattern of Workers Employed in Highway Toll Plaza. Pollution Research. 2022; 41 (2): 253-261
8. Somnath Sen. Noise Sources, Exposure, Health Effects and Control in Iron and Steel Foundry. Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering;2021; 8(2), Pp 20-28.
9. Ravichandran B, Dhananjayan V, Mala A, Somnath Sen, Raghavan S. Assessment of occupational and respiratory health implications among sheep breeding and wool shearing workers in Karnataka, India. Central European Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2020; 26 (1-2); 66
10. Ravichandran B, Avinash G, Mala A, Shridhar K, Dhananjayan V, Panjakumar K, Sen S. Self reported health complaints and knowledge on use of pesticides and their safety practices among grape garden workers. J. Environ. Science & Engg.2019:61(4),p 773-780.
11. Dhananjayan Venugopal, Ravichandran B, Somnath Sen, Panjakumar K; Chapter 19- Source, effect, and risk assessment of nanoparticles with special reference to occupational exposure, Ed: Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu, Nanoarchitectonics in Biomedicine, William Andrew Publishing, 2019, Pp 643-676. DOI 10.1016/B978-0-12-816200-2.00004-9.

Book Chapters: 01

Editorial board member & Reviewer (If any): 02

Awards & Achievements:

1. Research Fellow at Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India.
2. International Training Course in Environmental and Health Risk Assessment and Management of Toxic Chemicals, 2018-Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency (TICA) Fellowship -Full Grant (travel, registration and residence)
3. International Training Course in Training Course on “Environmental Toxicology and Health”, June 24-28, 2024 -Chulabhorn Research institute, Thailand Fellowship, Full Grant (travel, registration and residence)
4. International conference "Environment Pollutants and Toxicants Affecting Health: Collaborative Efforts for Improving Quality of Life" from 19^th -21^st June, 2024. Full Grant (travel, registration and residence)

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