Research

#Publications 

In Silico Characterization of Bioactive Phytochemicals as Antivirals Targeting the Reovirus σ1 Protein for Inhibiting Host Cell Entry

• PLOS ONE (2026)
• Authors: E. Dey, S. Dey, L. Nandi, S.H. Mumit, R. Arfat, S.R. Saif, M.M. Islam
•  Computational investigation identifying phytochemicals with potential antiviral activity against the reovirus σ1 protein through molecular docking and bioinformatics analyses.
• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0350009

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Using Luffa cylindrica to Reduce Water Consumption in Agriculture

•  Trends in Ecological and Indoor Environmental Engineering (2024)
• Authors: A. Sikder, S.H. Mumit
•  Evaluation of Luffa cylindrica as a sustainable approach for reducing irrigation water consumption in agricultural systems.
• DOI: 10.62622/TEIEE.024.2.4.18-27

 Innovating Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Diapers and Pads from Water Hyacinth and Coconut Coir

• Research Square (Version 2, 2025)
• Development of biodegradable absorbent materials from water hyacinth and coconut coir as environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional hygiene products.
• DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-5453339/v2

Methane Production via Sabatier Reaction Using Hydrogen from Rainwater Electrolysis and Captured Carbon Dioxide

• Cambridge Open Engage (Version 2, 2025)
• Proposes an integrated pathway for renewable methane production by combining rainwater electrolysis, carbon dioxide capture, and the Sabatier reaction.
• DOI: 10.33774/coe-2025-lk4r7

Eco-Friendly and Cost-Effective Water Purification for Highly Polluted and Saline Sources 

• Cambridge Open Engage (2024)
• Introduces a low-cost water purification system using solar-powered distillation and activated carbon filtration for contaminated and saline water.
• DOI: 10.33774/coe-2024-ztkpb

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# Research Projects

 In Silico Computational Analysis of Colocasia Species

• 2025 • Completed
• Network pharmacology and molecular docking study investigating the pharmacological potential of phytochemicals from Colocasia species using AutoDock and SwissADME.

In Silico Computational Analysis of Samanea Species

• 2025 • Completed
• Computational characterization of phytochemicals from Samanea species through molecular docking, pharmacokinetic prediction, and network pharmacology.

In Silico Computational Analysis of Abelmoschus Species

• 2024-2025 • Completed
• Evaluation of bioactive compounds from Abelmoschus species for potential therapeutic applications using computational drug discovery techniques.

In Vitro, In Silico and In Vivo Evaluation of Curcuma longa

• 2026 • Ongoing
• Multidisciplinary investigation of the anti-inflammatory properties of Curcuma longa combining computational analysis, protein denaturation assays, and mouse model experiments.

Arsenic Toxicity and Innate Immune Response

• 2026 • Ongoing Review
• Comprehensive literature review examining molecular mechanisms linking arsenic exposure with innate immune signaling and inflammatory responses.

Luffa-Based Depth Filtration for Microplastic Removal

• 2024 • Completed
• Designed and evaluated a sustainable depth filtration system using Luffa cylindrica for microplastic removal. The project was recognized as a Finalist and received the People's Choice Award at the Xylem Global Innovation Challenge 2024.

Sustainable Diapers and Pads from Water Hyacinth and Coconut Coir

• 2024-2025 • Completed (Preprint)
• Developed biodegradable hygiene products using renewable biomass materials with high absorbency and reduced environmental impact.

Renewable Methane Production via the Sabatier Reaction

• 2023-2025 • Completed (Preprint)
• Designed a conceptual renewable energy system integrating hydrogen generation, carbon capture, and methane synthesis.

Solar-Powered Water Purification System

• 2024 • Completed (Working Paper)
• Developed a low-cost purification system integrating solar distillation and activated carbon filtration for polluted and saline water sources.

Buoyancy and Thermal Convection in Flame Orientation

• 2019-2020 • Independent Research
• Independent investigation into how buoyancy-driven thermal convection influences flame orientation under varying gravitational conditions.

Graviton and Anti-Graviton Charges in Space-Time Curvature

• 2019-Present • Independent Theoretical Research
• Exploratory theoretical study investigating hypothetical graviton and anti-graviton charge interactions and their implications for gravitational models.