Selected Publications:

1.      Mitra, A. K., Ghosh, S., Chakraborty, S., Sarangi, M. K., Saha, C., & Basu, S. (2012). Photophysical properties of an environment sensitive fluorophore 1-keto-6, 7-dimethoxy-1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydrocarbazole and its excited state interaction with N, N-dimethylaniline: A spectroscopic investigation. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 240, 66-74. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2012.05.006]

2.      Mitra, A. K., Ghosh, S., Chakraborty, S., Basu, S., & Saha, C. (2013). Synthesis and spectroscopic exploration of carboxylic acid derivatives of 6-hydroxy-1-keto-1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydrocarbazole: hydrogen bond sensitive fluorescent probes. Journal of luminescence, 143, 693-703. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2013.06.021]

3.      Ghosh, S.*, Mitra, A. K.*, Saha, C., & Basu, S. (2013). Tuning the solution phase photophysics of two de novo designed hydrogen bond sensitive 9-methyl-2, 3, 4, 9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazol-1-one derivatives. Journal of fluorescence, 23(6), 1179-1195. [* Equal Contributors]. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-013-1249-z]

4.      Sarangi, M. K., Mitra, A. K., Sengupta, C., Ghosh, S., Chakraborty, S., Saha, C., & Basu, S. (2013). Hydrogen bond sensitive probe 5-methoxy-1-keto-1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydro carbazole in the microheterogeneity of binary mixtures and reverse micelles. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 117(5), 2166-2174. [https://doi.org/10.1021/jp310923q]

5.      Mitra, A. K., Ghosh, S., Sarangi, M. K., Chakraborty, S., Saha, C., & Basu, S. (2014). Photophysics of a solvent sensitive keto-tetrahydrocarbazole based fluorophore and its interaction with triethylamine: a spectroscopic inquest under surfactant and β-CD confinement. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1074, 617-628. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2014.06.038]

6.  Ghosh, S.*, Mitra, A. K.*, Basu, S., Chakraborty, S., & Saha, C. (2014). 5, 6, 7, 9-Tetrahydro-[1, 3] dioxolo [4, 5-h] carbazol-8-one: A solvatochromic PET-acceptor fluorescent probe. Journal of luminescence, 153, 296-303. [* Equal Contributors]. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2014.03.046]

7.   Mitra, A. K., Ghosh, S., Sarangi, M. K., Sau, A., Saha, C., & Basu, S. (2015). Influence of microheterogeneity on the solution phase photophysics of a newly synthesised, environment sensitive fluorophore 2-((7, 8-dimethyl-1-oxo-2, 3, 4, 9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazol-6-yl) oxy) acetic acid and its tagged derivative. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 296, 66-79. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2014.09.009]

8.  Mitra, A. K., Ghosh, S., Sau, A., Saha, C., & Basu, S. (2015). Solution phase photophysics of 5, 7-dimethoxy-2, 3, 4, 9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazol-1-one: Analysing the lineaments of a new fluorosensor to probe different micro-environments. Journal of Luminescence, 167, 233-248. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jlumin.2015.06.048]

9.      Mitra, A. K., Sau, A., Bera, S. C., Chakraborty, S., Saha, C., & Basu, S. (2015). Monitoring the Competence of a New Keto-tetrahydrocarbazole Based Fluorosensor Under Homogeneous, Micro-Heterogeneous and Serum Albumin Environments. Journal of fluorescence, 25(6), 1931-1949. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-015-1685-z]

10.  Ghosh, S., Mitra, A. K., Pal, U., Basu, S., & Saha, C. (2017). Evidence of two structurally related solvatochromic probes complexed with β-cyclodextrin by using spectroscopic methods. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1130, 810-817. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2016.10.097]

11.  Mitra, A. K., Sau, A., Pal, U., Saha, C., & Basu, S. (2017). Constrained Photophysics of 5, 7-dimethoxy-2, 3, 4, 9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazol-1-one in the Bioenvironment of Serum Albumins: A Spectroscopic Endeavour Supported by Molecular Docking Analysis. Journal of Fluorescence, 27(4), 1547-1558. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-017-2094-2]

12.  Sau, A., Sanyal, S., Bera, K., Sen, S., Mitra, A. K., Pal, U., ... & Basu, S. (2018). DNA damage and apoptosis induction in cancer cells by chemically engineered thiolated riboflavin gold nanoassembly. ACS applied materials & interfaces, 10(5), 4582-4589. [https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.7b18837]

13.  Mitra, A. K. (2019). I Am the Light Beneath Your Eyes...: A Short History of the Discovery and Properties of Fluorescence. Resonance: Journal of Science Education, 24(6). [https://doi.org/10.1007/s12045-019-0821-5]

14.  Mitra, A. K. (2020). Familiar fixes for a modern malady: a discussion on the possible cures of COVID-19. AIMS Molecular Science, 7(3), 269-280. [10.3934/molsci.2020012]

15.  Mitra, A. K. (2020). Antioxidants: a masterpiece of mother nature to prevent illness. Journal of Chemical Reviews, 2(4), 243-256. [10.33945/SAMI/JCR.2020.4.3]

16.  Mitra, A. K. (2020). Introducing a New Family of Fluorophores: Keto-tetrahydrocarbazole. in Modern Approaches in Chemical and Biological Sciences, 18. [10.31674/book.2020.macbs] Book chapter published in Lincoln, University College, Malaysia, 2020.

17.  Mitra, A. K. (2021). Oxytocin and vasopressin: the social networking buttons of the body. AIMS Mol. Sci, 8, 32-50. [10.3934/molsci.2021003]

18.  Mitra, A. K. (2021). Let us have a sip of Green Tea-A mini-review from a chemist's point of view. GP Globalize Res. J. Chem. 4 (2), 89-98.

19.  Mitra, A. K. (2021). A Portrait of the Chemist as an Artist. Resonance, 26(8), 1125-1140. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s12045-021-1212-2]

20.  Mitra, A. K. (2021). Sesquicentennial birth anniversary of carbazole, a multifaceted wonder molecule: a revisit to its synthesis, photophysical and biological studies. Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, 1-39. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s13738-021-02444-0]

21.  Mitra, A. K. (2021). Asima Chatterjee, one of the brightest stars in the galaxy of organic chemistry. CURRENT SCIENCE, 121(7), 974.

22.  Mitra, A. K. (2021). Understanding the History and Philosophy of Chemistry is the Cornerstone of Chemistry Education. Advances in Science Education, 46. [10.46977/book.2021.ase]

23.  Mitra, A. K. (2022). Synthesis, Biological Activity and Photophysical Studies of Ellipticine and its Derivatives: State of the Art. Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-15. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s10593-022-03070-1]

24.  Mitra, A. K. (2022). Chemistry and Biomedical Applications of Cumin and Turmeric: A Review, Challenge and Perspective. Chemistry Africa, 5, 1191–1213. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-022-00410-8]

25.  Mitra, A. K. (2022). The Art of Designing a Quality Multiple Choice Question in Chemistry. Resonance, 27(6), 1017-1031. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s12045-022-1394-2]

26.  Mitra, A. K. (2022). The Journey of 1-Keto-1, 2, 3, 4-Tetrahydrocarbazole Based Fluorophores: From Inception to Implementation. Journal of Fluorescence, 32, 2023–2052. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s10895-022-03004-2]

27.  Sadhu, C., Mitra, A. K. (2024) Synthetic, biological and optoelectronic properties of phenoxazine and its derivatives: a state of the art review. Molecular Diversity, 28(2), 965-1007. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s11030-023-10619-5]

28.  Adhikari, S., Mitra, A. K. (2023) Perspective on acridine: a versatile heterocyclic biologically imperative framework. Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, 20(10), 2399-2455. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s13738-023-02840-8]

29.  Dey, A*, Mitra, A. K*. Alam, T.* (2023) Natural and synthetic polymers in medicine in ‘Handbook of Polymers in Medicine’ pp. 1-31 [Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials, Elsevier Science] [August, 2023] [* Equal Contributors]. [https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-823797-7.00001-0]

30.  Chakraborty, N, Mitra, A.K. (2023) Versatility of DABCO as a Reagent in Organic Synthesis: A Review. Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, Royal Society of Chemistry. 21(34), 6830-688. [ https://doi.org/10.1039/D3OB00921A]

31.  Mitra, A.K. A Critical Review on Microbial Potential for Biodegradation Mechanism of Organic Pollutants in Green Solutions for Degradation of Pollutants, Bentham Books.     ISBN (Online): 978-981-5238-96-9; ISBN (Paperback): 978-981-5238-98-3 © 2024, Bentham Books imprint; Published by Bentham Science Publishers Pte. Ltd. Singapore. [https://doi.org/10.2174/97898152389691240101]

32.  Mitra, A.K. Current Trends in Green Bioremediation of Environmental Organic Pollutants in Green Solutions for Degradation of Pollutants, Bentham Books. ISBN (Online): 978-981-5238-96-9; ISBN (Paperback): 978-981-5238-98-3 © 2024, Bentham Books imprint; Published by Bentham Science Publishers Pte. Ltd. Singapore. [https://doi.org/10.2174/97898152389691240101]

33.  Chakraborty, N, Mitra, A.K. En Route to Fluorophores Based on Oxygen Heterocycles, IIP Book Series [Futuristic Trends in Chemical, Material Sciences & Nano Technology, e-ISBN: 978-93-5747-550-1, IIP Series, Volume 3, Book 4, Part 2, Chapter 3]

34.  Mitra, A.K., Chakraborty, N. (2025) Advancing luminescent Sensing: Harnessing Metal-Organic frameworks for enhanced detection and analysis. Inorganica Chimica Acta 578, 122520. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ica.2024.122520]

35.  Malik, S., Mitra, A. K. (2025) Conduritols: Synthesis Strategies from Classic to Contemporary. Tetrahedron, 178, 134605. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tet.2025.134605]

36.  Maity, P., Mitra, A. K. (2025) Ionic Liquid-Assisted Approaches in the Synthesis of Nitrogen-Containing Heterocycles: A Focus on 3- to 6-Membered Rings Journal of Ionic Liquids 100146 [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jil.2025.100146]

37.  Mitra, A.K. Behind the Scenes: A Scientific Observer’s Perspective on India’s Journey at International Chemistry Olympiad 2024.  Current Science [Accepted on 16th December, 2024]

38.  Published a single authored book on ‘Practical Organic Chemistry’ Name of the book: A Handbook of Practical Organic Chemistry: Part-A [ISBN: 978-81-938530-3-0], 2019.

39.  Published a co-authored book on ‘Exploring Laboratory Experiments in Chemistry’[ISBN: 978-93-5840-197-4] in 2024.

40.  Mitra, A.K., Saha. R. (2025) Functionalized Nanomaterials: Properties to Perspective Applications in Environmental Remediation in Nanomaterials in Environmental Remediation Developments and Challenges, CRC Press [Taylor & Francis][e-ISBN: 9781003484189][ https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003484189-8]

41.  Mitra, A.K., Nayak. S. (2025) Sustainable Nanomaterials in Waste Water Remediation in Nanomaterials in Wastewater Research Progress and Challenges, Springer Nature [e-ISBN: 978-981-96-3910-6] [https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-3908-3_7 ]

42.  Mitra, A.K., Dey. S., Solanki, VS., Agarwal, N. (2025) Nanosensors to Monitor Wastewater Pollutants in Nanomaterials in Wastewater Research Progress and Challenges, Springer Nature [e-ISBN: 978-981-96-3910-6]  [https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-3908-3_3 ]

43. Mitra, A.K., Das, S. (2025) A Journey Through Advances in 6-Acyl-2-(Dimethylamino)Naphthalene (DAN) Fluorescent Probes: Synthesis, Photophysical Insights, and Beyond. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1343, 142817. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2025.142817]

44. Mitra, A.K., Ghosh, A. (2025) Perspective on Biginelli Reaction: En Route Towards the Development of Biological and Industrially Relevant Dihydropyrimidone Based Frameworks. Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds [Accepted on 3rd June, 2025]

45. Mitra, A.K. (2025) Journey through the Ages: Historical Milestones in Organic Stereochemistry. ChemTexts [Accepted on 19th June, 2025]