Debyashreeta Barik

Postdoctoral research fellow with extensive hands-on experience and a proven track record of accomplishments in the field. Demonstrates a self-motivated and diligent work ethic, employing a methodical and detail-oriented approach to research projects. Ambitious postdoctoral research fellow seeking to deepen knowledge by completing independent research projects. Experienced in using advanced techniques and methods with an in-depth understanding of correct research procedures.

• India RISE Fellow, 01/01/26 - 01/01/27, Gupta-Klinsky India Institute at Johns Hopkins University
• 1st Prize in oral paper competition, 36th Annual Conference of the Physiological Society of India, PHYSICON-2025, AIIMS
• Dr. A.G. Datta Memorial Best oral Presentation, PHYSICON, AIIMS, BBSR, 2025
• Best Science Communication through popular essay award, 2022
• DST Inspire fellowship, 2018

Research articles

1. B. Siva Lokesh, R. Choudhary, D. Barik, M. Pokhrel, V Badireenath Konkimalla, Transferrin-coated Redox-Responsive Iron Oxide Polymer Hybrid nanoparticles for selective co-delivery of Ibrutinib and Rosmarinic acid to cancer cells, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 2026,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2026.108545.

2. S. Samal, D. Barik, S. Shyamal, S. Jena, A.C. Panda, M. Dash, Synergistic Interaction between Polysaccharide-Based Extracellular Matrix and Mineralized Osteoblast-Derived EVs Promotes Bone Regeneration via miRNA-mRNA Regulatory Axis, Biomacromolecules (2024). This article was featured for cover page.

3. G.P. Panda, D. Barik, M. Dash, Understanding Matrix Stiffness in Vinyl Polymer Hydrogels: Implications in Bone Tissue Engineering, ACS Omega (2024). This article was featured for cover page.

4. D. Barik, S. Shyamal, K. Das, S. Jena, M. Dash, Glycoprotein Injectable Hydrogels Promote Accelerated Bone Regeneration through Angiogenesis and Innervation. Adv. Healthcare Mater. 2023, 12, 2301959. https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.202301959.This article was featured for cover page.

5. Samal S, Barik D, Jena S. Post craniotomy pain management in Copenhagen rat by intraperitoneal or oral dosage of Tramadol: A comparative evaluation. Research Square; 2022. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2357613/v1.

6. Barik, D., Kundu, K., Dash, M. (2022). Biomimetic Biomaterials in the Tissue Engineering Perspective. In: Dash, M. (eds) Biomimetic Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration and Drug Delivery. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4566-2_1.

7. Barik, D.; Kundu, K.; Dash, M., Montmorillonite stabilized chitosan-co-mucin hydrogel for tissue engineering applications. RSC Advances 2021, 11 (48), 30329-30342. DOI: 10.1039/D1RA04803A.

8. Barik, D., Bejugam, P.R., Nayak, C., Mohanty, K.T., Singha, A., Declercq, H.A. and Dash, M. (2021), Polymer–Protein Hybrid Network Involving Mucin: A Mineralized Biomimetic Template for Bone Tissue Engineering. Macromol. Biosci., 21: 2000381. https://doi.org/10.1002/mabi.202000381. This article was featured for cover page.

Review article

1. D. Barik and V. B. Konkimalla, “ Next-Generation Nanomaterials in Biology: From Tissue Regeneration to Targeted Cancer Therapy,” IUBMB Life 77, no. 11 (2025): e70071, https://doi.org/10.1002/iub.70071.

2. Barik, D.; Dash, P.; Uma, P. I.; Kumari, S.; Dash, M., A review on re-packaging of Bisphosphonates using biomaterials. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2021.08.028.

Book chapter

1. Barik, D., Kundu, K., Dash, M. (2022). Biomimetic Biomaterials in the Tissue Engineering Perspective. In: Dash, M. (eds) Biomimetic Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration and Drug Delivery. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4566-2_1.

Technical Report

1. P Bhattacharyya, S P Parida, S R Padhy, S K Nayak, M Rath, A Nayak, D Barik, J K Sahu, G Mandi, P Panneerselvam, A K Nayak, Ecofriendly technology for in-situ and ex-situ rice strawdecomposition through Lignin-Degrading-Solid-Microbial Formulation (CR-Composter. Report number: CRRI Technology Bulletin No.232Affiliation: Central Rice Research Institute. February 2025.

Commentary

1. R. Choudhary, D. Barik and V. B. Konkimalla, Targeting HypoxamiRs: A new perspective on overcoming treatment resistant glioblastoma (Equal contribution), 36, 4 (102753) ; Molecular Therapy Nucleic acid December 09, 2025.

Patents applied

1. Indian Patent Application no. 202331020916 dated 24.03.2023 titled “A thermoresponsive hydrogel and a method of preparation thereof”.

2. Indian Patent Application no. R20233000730 dated 07.01.2023 titled “A methodology to develop bone graft substitute constituting osteoblastic exosomes”.

Conference Publication

1. M Rath, P Bhattacharyya, T Adak, SK Nayak, D Barik, SP Parida, Application of Elemental Sulphur and Methanotroph Bioformulation to mitigate Greenhouse Gas Emission in rice, Conference Abstract, 2025. International Conference on Recent Trends in Biotechnology for better Tomorrow.

• Postdoctoral Fellow & RISE Fellow, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 01/01/25, Present, Developing stimuli-responsive nanomaterials for targeted cancer therapy., Designing multifunctional nanoparticles for hypoxia-responsive drug delivery., Working on biomaterials, tumor spheroid models, hydrogel systems and cancer biology., Conducting nanoparticle synthesis, characterization and in vitro biological evaluation.
• Young Professional-II, ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (NRRI), Cuttack, Odisha, 01/01/24, 12/31/25, Developed nano-enabled bioformulations for sustainable agriculture., Fabrication and characterization of sulfur nanoparticles., Greenhouse gas mitigation studies using methanotroph-based formulations., Conducted greenhouse and field experiments.

• Citizenship: India
• Title: Ph.D.
• Date of Birth: 06/07/94
• Gender: Female
• Marital Status: Married