Dr. Amit Sarkar

Dean - School of Life, Agricultural & Biotechnological Sciences

Ph.D degree from Jadavpur University, Postdoctoral research: Rocky Mountain laboratories National Institute of Health (NIH), Hamilton, MT, USA.

Email: amit.s@snuniv.ac.in

E D U C A T I O N

Postdoctoral research: Rocky Mountain laboratories, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institute of Health (NIH), Hamilton, MT, USA.

Ph.D. Life Sciences (Microbial Genetics), Bose Institute, Kolkata.

MSc. Botany, Visva Bharati University, West Bengal, India

BSc. (H) Life Sciences, Visva Bharati University, West Bengal, India

R E S E A R C H   I N T E R E S T

Dr. Amit Sarkar’s research programme primarily focuses on molecular genetics of enteric pathogenic bacteria and their interactions with hosts. During doctoral research Dr. Sarkar focused on molecular characterization of Non-Cholera Vibrios to gain better insights towards their genetic differences with their epidemic causing counterparts. His postdoctoral research primarily focused on understanding the host-pathogen interaction and identification of novel virulence genes of Lyme disease causing bacteria Borrelia Burgdorferi. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern worldwide where rampant use of antibiotic has resulted in the emergence of antibiotic resistant strains. Infections with the enteric pathogen Vibrio cholera remains a concern in some of the South-East Asian countries and has emerged as a notorious drug resistant enteric pathogen over the past few decades. How these bacteria have evolved to acquire this drug resistance property and their survivability within the gut of the host in competition with the normal gut flora is one of the primary questions of Dr. Sarkar’s research. His research also aims at molecular characterization of hospital-acquired Salmonella infection and their antibiotic resistance profile. 

P R O F E S S I O N A L   E X P E R I E N C E

2015 - 2022: Assistant Professor and Head, Dept. of Biotechnology The Neotia University, West Bengal

2006 - 2012: Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow, Laboratory of Zoonotic Pathogens, Rocky Mountain Laboratories NIAID, NIH, Hamilton, MT 59849

1999 - 2006: Ph.D, Department of Microbiology, Bose Institute Kolkata, India, 700054

P E E R  R E V I E W E D  P U B L I C A T I O N S

1.    Poulomi Chakraborty, Debabrata Ghosh Dastidar, Payel Paul, Sutirtha Dutta · Debajjyoti Basu, Senjuti Roy Sharma, Shreosi Basu, Ranojit Kumar Sarker, Aparna Sen · Amit Sarkar, Prosun Tribedi (2020). Inhibition of bioflm formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by cafeine: a potential approach for sustainable management of bioflm. Archives of Microbiology. Vol 202(3):623-635.
2.    B. M. Hayes, Daniel P. Dulebohn, Amit Sarkar, Kit Tilly, Aaron Bestor, Xavier Beth Ambroggio and Patrici A. Rosa (2014). Regulatory Protein BBD18 of the Lyme Disease Spirochete: Essential Role during Tick Acquisition? mBio. 5(2):e01017-14
3.    Stewart PE, Carroll JA, Dorward DW, Stone HH, Amit Sarkar, Picardeau M, Rosa PA. (2012). Characterization of the Bat proteins in the oxidative stress response of Leptospira biflexa. BMC Microbiol. Vol 13;12:290
4.    Amit Sarkar*, Hayes BM, Dulebohn DP, Rosa PA. (2011). Regulation of the virulence determinant OspC by bbd18 on linear plasmid lp17 of Borrelia burgdorferi. Journal of Bacteriology. Vol. 193 (19), Page. 5365-5373. (corresponding author)
5.    Jewett MW, Jain S, Linowski AK, Amit Sarkar, Rosa PA. (2011). Molecular characterization of the Borrelia burgdorferi in vivo-essential protein PncA. Microbiology. Vol. 157(part10). Page. 2831- 2840.
6.    Aaron Bestor, PhilipE. Stewart, Mollie W. Jewett, Amit Sarkar, Kit Tilly and Patricia A. Rosa. (2010). Use of the Cre-lox recombination system to investigate lp54 gene requirement in the infectious cycle of Borrelia burgdorferi. Infection and Immunity. Vol.78(6), Page.2397-2407.
7.    Amit Sarkar*, Kit Tilly, Philip Stewart, Aaron Bestor, James M. Battisati and Patricia Rosa (2009). Borrelia burgdorferi resistance to a major skin antimicrobial peptide is independent of outer surface lipoprotein content. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Vol. 53(10), Page. 4490-4494. (*corresponding author)
8.    Bisweswar Nandi, Ranjan K. Nandy, Amit Sarkar and Asoke C. Ghose (June 2005). Structural features, properties and regulation of the outer membrane protein W (OmpW) of Vibrio cholerae. Microbiology. Vol. 151(part 9), Page. 2975-2986.
9.    Amit Sarkar, Ranjan K. Nandy, G. Balakrish Nair, and Asoke C. Ghose (August 2002). VibrioPathogenicity Island and Cholera Toxin Genetic Element-Associated Virulence Genes and Their Expression in Non O1 Non-O139 Strains of Vibrio

T E A C H I N G  A R E A

• Immunology
• Recombinant DNA technology
• Biochemistry

R E S E A R C H  A R E A

• Molecular Genetics
• Microbiology
• Immunology

Dr. Biswapati Sinha

HOD - Agriculture

Ph. D. in Agronomy

Email: biswapati.s@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Biography

Dr. Biswapati Sinha is an Associate Professor of Agronomy at Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata, where he is engaged in teaching, research, and academic development in agronomy and natural resource management. His research focuses on conservation agriculture, integrated weed and nutrient management, and sustainable crop production systems, with particular emphasis on no-tillage and surface-seeded cropping systems under eastern Indian agro-ecologies.

Dr. Sinha’s scholarly work examines farmer–crop–environment relationships, resource conservation technologies, and climate-resilient agricultural practices. His doctoral research at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya investigated weed and nutrient management in no-tilled transplanted rice–surface-seeded wheat cropping systems, contributing to improved understanding of conservation agriculture in the Terai region of West Bengal. He has published research in peer-reviewed national and international journals, including studies on integrated nutrient management in sunflower, rapeseed, groundnut, potato, and buckwheat, addressing productivity, resource-use efficiency, and farm economics.

Dr. Sinha is a qualified ICAR/ASRB-NET faculty member and has contributed to academic research projects supported by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research. His professional recognitions include national-level research presentations and lifetime memberships in leading agricultural science societies in India.

Research Themes / Interests

Geographic Focus: Eastern India, Terai region of West Bengal.

Agro-ecological Systems: Rainfed and irrigated cropping systems.

Methodological Themes: Conservation agriculture, field experimentation, resource-use efficiency analysis.

Specialised Topics: Integrated weed management, integrated nutrient management, no-tillage systems, surface-seeded crops, climate-resilient agriculture, farmer advisory services.

Administrative & University Responsibilities

- Head of the Department, School of Agricultural Sciences, Sister Nivedita University

- Chairman, Board of Studies (Agriculture)

- Member, University Library Services & Archive Committee

- Member, University Accreditation & Quality Assurance Committee (NAAC/NIRF aligned)

- Member, University Anti-Ragging Committee

- Member, University Hostel Committee

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Dr. Sanchari Roy

Assistant Professor - Agriculture

B.Sc. (Ag) Hons. from BCKV in2011, M.Sc (Ag) from BCKV 2013, phD in Plant Pathology from BCKV 2017, NET qualified in the year 2017

Email: sanchari.r@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Biography

Dr. Sanchari Roy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology, School of Agricultural Sciences, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata. She is actively involved in undergraduate teaching in plant pathology and allied agricultural sciences, with a strong emphasis on experiential learning, integrated disease management, and field-based training.

Her research interests include plant–pathogen interactions, foliar fungal diseases, and eco-friendly disease management strategies, with particular focus on biological control agents, biopesticide development, and sustainable disease management under the agro-climatic conditions of eastern India. She completed her doctoral research at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, where she worked on the characterization of foliage-infecting fungal pathogens of cowpea in West Bengal, contributing to region-specific disease diagnosis and management.

Dr. Roy has published research articles in peer-reviewed journals on fungal pathogen diversity, crop disease epidemiology, and biological control, including studies on Alternaria, Corynespora cassiicola, and Choanephora cucurbitarum. She has also authored a scholarly book chapter on managing biotic and abiotic stresses in agriculture and regularly contributes popular science articles on climate change and plant health. She is a recipient of the University Research Scholarship and is actively engaged in academic governance, extension, and farmer outreach programmes.

Research Themes / Interests

• Geographic Focus: Eastern India; West Bengal
• Time period: 2011 - present
• Methodological themes:
  • Cultural, morphological, and biochemical characterization
  • Field epidemiology
  • Laboratory maintenance of bio-control cultures
• Specialised topics:
  • Plant–pathogen interactions
  • Biological control and bio-agents
  • Integrated pest and disease management
  • Sustainable and eco-friendly plant disease control
  • Biopesticide production technologies

https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&user=GwHxOsgAAAAJ

DR. PIYALI DUTTA

Assistant Professor - Agriculture

B.Sc. in Horticulture, 2012and and M.sc in Pomology and Postharvest Technology, 2014 from UBKV, Ph.D in Fruits and Orchard Management, 2018 form BCKV.

Email: piyali.du@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Bio

Dr. Piyali Dutta is an Assistant Professor Grade-III in the School of Agricultural Sciences at Sister Nivedita University, West Bengal, where she previously served as the Head of the Department. With over eight years of academic experience, her research primarily focuses on fruits and orchard management, specifically the characterization of mango varieties and post-harvest physiological studies. She currently oversees undergraduate coursework in fundamentals of horticulture, post-harvest management, and the production technology of various horticultural and plantation crops. Beyond her teaching and research, Dr. Dutta holds significant administrative responsibilities, including serving as a member of the SNU Ph.D. cell, the Institution's Innovation Council, and the IQAC Subcommittee for NAAC accreditation.

A prolific scholar in the field of pomology, Dr. Dutta has contributed extensively to the literature on shelf-life enhancement and value addition of fruit crops. Her notable publications include "Postharvest Treatments on Storage Life of Guava (Psidium Guajava L.) in Himalayan Terai Region of West Bengal" (2017) and "Effect of Edible Coating for Enhancing Shelf Life and Quality in Ber Fruits" (2016). She has also authored several influential book chapters, such as "Women's Economic Empowerment Through Horticultural Value-Added Ventures" (2024) and "Edible coating on fruits-a review" in Innovative Horticulture. Her work frequently explores the intersection of traditional horticultural practices with modern technologies, including hydroponics and artificial intelligence in agricultural marketing.

Dr. Dutta’s academic excellence has been recognized through multiple scholastic achievements, including the University Merit Scholarship at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya and the University Research Scholarship during her doctoral studies at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya. She successfully qualified for the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 2016. Her professional contributions extend to community-based projects, having worked with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to provide farmer training and prepare qualification packs for the agriculture industry.

DR. ARUNIMA KONAR

Assistant Professor - Agriculture

Graduation from VBU in 2012 and M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Economics from BCKV in 2014 and Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from BCKV in 2019.

Email: arunima.k@snuniv.ac.in

ACADEMIC BIO

Dr. Arunima Konar is an Assistant Professor (Grade II) in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Sister Nivedita University, specializing in agricultural production economics, livelihood security, and rural development. Her research focuses on the economic evaluation of production systems, nutrient-based food security assessment, and multidimensional livelihood analysis across agricultural and unorganised sectors in Eastern India. Working closely with farming households and rural enterprises in West Bengal, she combines field-based socioeconomic research with policy-oriented insights to address emerging challenges in agriculture and allied sectors.

She has published 12 research papers in reputed national and international journals, several popular articles, one book, and three book chapters. Her major studies include Rapeseed–Mustard in Burdwan District, Livelihood Security Variables in Bankura, and Food Security in Agri-Business Households. She has authored key chapters such as Agri Input Marketing (AkiNik Publications, 2024) and Income Augmentation through Agriculture and Allied Sectors (S.P. Publishing, 2025). Her monograph on rapeseed–mustard production with Lambert Academic Publishing reflects her long-term engagement with crop economics.

Dr. Konar has earned several distinctions, including first rank in her M.Sc., the URS Fellowship, and a Best Article Award, and serves as a reviewer for international journals.

Research Themes / Interests

• Agricultural Economics
• Livelihood Security & Rural Development
• Food & Nutrient Security
• Cost of Cultivation and Production Analysis
• Agricultural Marketing & Value Chains
• Unorganised Sector Studies
• Field-Based Socioeconomic Research
• Climate and Sustainability Challenges in Agriculture

https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-arunima-konar-b84453166/

DR. POULOMI SEN

Assistant Professor - Agriculture

B.Sc. (Ag) Hons in 2013; M.Sc. (Ag) & Ph D in Genetics and Plant Breeding in 2015 & 2021 respectively

Email: poulomi.s@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Biography

Dr. Poulomi Sen is an Assistant Professor of Genetics and Plant Breeding in the School of Life, Agricultural  & Biotechnological Sciences (SLABS),  at Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata, where she is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic mentoring. Her research centers on molecular genetics, allele mining, and marker-assisted breeding for yield improvement and abiotic stress tolerance in rice, with particular emphasis on phosphorus deficiency, drought stress, and yield-associated genes under West Bengal conditions. Her work integrates plant breeding with molecular marker development, functional genomics, genome editing, and emerging applications of artificial intelligence in crop improvement. Dr. Sen has made significant contributions to rice genetics and stress biology, including studies on key yield- and nutrient-use-efficiency–related alleles such as DEP1, SPIKE, PHO2, and PTF1. Her broader research interests also encompass wheat heat stress tolerance, oxidative stress regulation, and AI-driven breeding strategies. She is a co-author of books namely Improving Millets: The Underutilized High-Value Crops (2024), Molecular Perspectives in Horticultural Sciences and Fundamentals of Genetics (2025), reflecting her interdisciplinary engagement with sustainable agriculture. Her achievements include the University Gold Medal, DST–INSPIRE Junior and Senior Research Fellowships, ICAR–NET qualification, and the Young Scientist Award sponsored by DBT and DST–SERB.

    Research Themes / Interests

• Geographic region: Eastern Inida, New alluvial zone of West Bengal
• Time period: 2013-2021
• Methodological themes: Molecular breeding, marker development, allele mining, gene pyramiding
• Specialised topics: Novel allele identification of genes responsible for abiotic stress tolerance and yield enhancement in rice

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Poulomi-Sen-3

https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&tzom=-330&user=5id7V14AAAAJ

https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-poulomi-sen-9a6918171

Dr. Arindam Ghosh

Assistant Professor - Agriculture

Graduation in 2014, M.Sc in 2016, PhD in Agricultural Extension in 2020 from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya.

Email: arindam.g@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Bio

Dr. Arindam Ghosh is an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Extension at the School of Agricultural Sciences, Sister Nivedita University, West Bengal. His teaching, research, and extension activities focuses on agricultural extension systems, rural livelihoods, social ecology, and sustainable agricultural development, with particular emphasis on eastern India. His research explores the socio-ecological interface of agriculture, including waste management, recycling, technology adoption, and ICT-enabled extension for community development.

He has published two scholarly books, Waste Management and Agriculture: The Perception and Possibility (2019) and Social Ecology of Waste Management: Approach, Process and Impact (2022). His work is featured in peer-reviewed journals such as the International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, alongside contributions to edited volumes on agricultural extension and rural development.

His academic distinctions include the University Merit Scholarship, the University Research Scholarship for doctoral research, and the Young Researcher Award (2021) from the Institute of Scholars. He also serves as a reviewer and editor for several national and international journals.

Research Themes / Interests

• Geographic Region: Eastern India; West Bengal

• Time Period: 2015–present

• Methodological Themes: Participatory Research, Socio-ecological Analysis, Extension Communication

• Specialised Topics: Waste management and recycling, ICT in agriculture, technology adoption and diffusion, sustainable agriculture, community mobilization

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6m8ly7sAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

DR. UMME SALMA

Assistant Professor - Agriculture

Ph. D. in Agricultural Biotechnology (BCKV)

Email: umme.s@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Biography

Umme Salma is an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Biotechnology at Sister Nivedita University, West Bengal, where she teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses, mentors students, and contributes to academic governance. Her current work integrates teaching with active research in plant biotechnology, with a particular emphasis on plant tissue culture, in vitro regeneration, micropropagation, and metabolic enhancement of medicinal and horticultural crops. Her research broadly addresses plant secondary metabolite biosynthesis, genetic improvement through polyploidy and mutation breeding, and conservation of valuable plant genetic resources, with a geographic focus on India and laboratory-based experimental systems developed over the last decade.

Her scholarly contributions are reflected in influential books and edited volumes published by Springer and other academic presses, including Anticancer Plants: Natural Products and Biotechnological Implements, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Medicinal Herbs, Biotechnological Approaches for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, and Recent Trends and Applications of Leguminous Microgreens as Functional Foods. These works, alongside her peer-reviewed articles, have helped define contemporary approaches to in vitro biotechnology for medicinal plant improvement.

She is a recipient of the prestigious Maulana Azad National Fellowship awarded by the Government of India and has qualified the ICAR–NET in Agricultural Biotechnology, marking her academic distinction and national-level recognition.

Research Themes / Interests

• Geographic Region: India
• Time Period: 2015-Present
• Methodological Themes: Plant tissue culture, in vitro regeneration, micropropagation, somatic embryogenesis, polyploidy induction, mutation breeding, molecular marker analysis, metabolic elicitation
• Specialised Topics: Medicinal and aromatic plants, secondary metabolite enhancement, plant secondary metabolism, conservation of plant genetic resources, cryopreservation and synthetic seed technology, transgenic and hairy root cultures, horticultural crop improvement

Orcid ID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2384-1529

Research Gate: Umme Salma

DR. ANANYA GHOSH

Assistant Professor - Agriculture

Ph.D. in Agronomy from B.C.K.V

Email: ananya.g@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Biography

Dr. Ananya Ghosh is an Assistant Professor of Agronomy at the School of Agricultural Sciences, Sister Nivedita University, West Bengal. Her research focuses on sustainable and climate-resilient crop production, with emphasis on rice-based systems, pulse crops, micronutrient management, and soil–plant interactions to enhance productivity, nutrient-use efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Dr. Ghosh has made notable scholarly contributions in the areas of micronutrient biofortification, relay cropping, and the physiological responses of cool-season legumes to abiotic stress. Her research has been published in reputable peer-reviewed journals, including Frontiers in Microbiology, Plants, Journal of Plant Nutrition, Journal of Agrometeorology, and Legume Research. She has also contributed chapters to edited volumes such as Environmental Change and Impact on Biological Systems and Climate Change Dimensions and Mitigation Strategies for Agricultural Sustainability, reflecting her interdisciplinary engagement with climate change and sustainable agronomy.

Her academic achievements include qualification in the ICAR–NET (Agronomy), the Young Scientist Award at the International Scientist Awards 2022, and the Best Article Award for her work on biochar. She has also served as a Senior Research Fellow in an IFAD–ICARDA-funded international research project on intensification of rice-fallow systems in South Asia.

Research Themes / Interests

• Geographic Region: Eastern India; New Alluvial and Red Lateritic agro-ecological zones of West Bengal
• Time Period: 2015–present
• Methodological Themes: Field experimentation, crop physiology, nutrient management trials, system-based agronomic research
• Specialised Topics: Rice-based cropping systems, pulse crops, micronutrient biofortification, system of rice intensification (SRI), relay cropping, soil–plant interactions, abiotic stress tolerance

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0BjkLnsAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

Dr. Aniket Baishya

Assistant Professor - Agriculture

B.Tech (2013) from B.C.K.V. and M.Tech (2018) from I.I.T. Kharagpur. Submitted PhD thesis in 2022.

Email: aniket.b@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Bio

Dr. Aniket Baishya is an Assistant Professor in the School of Agricultural Sciences at Sister Nivedita University, where his research focuses on agricultural water management, crop modelling, resource conservation technologies and the use of remote sensing and GIS in agricultural systems in South Asia. His work integrates irrigation management, crop modelling, and geospatial analytics to understand hydrological processes and optimize agricultural production systems. His recent publications include Energy Optimization Through Data Envelopment Analysis for Tomato Cultivation in Different Tillage Systems under Resource Conservation Technology (Agricultural Research, 2026) and Optimization of Energy Consumption using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) in Rice–Wheat–Green Gram Cropping System under Conservation Tillage Practices (Energy, 2021), advancing methodological approaches to energy efficiency in conservation agriculture. He has also contributed to climate and water research through Modelling and Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Rainfed Rice Cultivation (Agricultural Research, 2023) and Spatiotemporal Analysis and Trend Detection of Groundwater Levels using GIS Techniques in Nadia District of West Bengal, India (Journal of the Geological Society of India, 2023), alongside multi-criteria decision-making work in The PROMETHEE-GAIA study (Soil and Tillage Research, 2025).

Dr. Baishya received a research fellowship (2018-21) under the NAHEP–CAAST on Conservation Agriculture (ICAR–World Bank) and was invited as a guest speaker at the International Conference on Hydro-Gramin Technology in Bangladesh (2022). He serves as a reviewer for journals including Energy for Sustainable Development, Journal of Water and Climate Change, and Agricultural Research.

Research Themes / Interests

• Geographic region: South Asia; Eastern India; Indo-Gangetic Plains
• Time period: Contemporary Climate Change; 21st-Century Agricultural Systems
• Methodological Themes: Geospatial Analysis; Crop Modelling; Energy Optimization; Multi-criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA); Irrigation Management; Hydrological Assessment
• Specialized Topics: Agricultural Water Management; Soil and Water Engineering; Groundwater Resources; Precision Agriculture; Resource Conservation Technologies; Sustainable Food Systems

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yV_DAMVFekkC&hl=en

Dr. Augustina Saha

Assistant Professor - Agriculture

Ph. D (Agronomy)

Email: augustina.s@snuniv.ac.in

Dr. Shalini Sinha

Assistant Professor - Agriculture

B.Sc (Ag) Hons in 2013; M.Sc (Ag) & Ph.D in Agricultural Economics 2015 & 2019

Email: shalini.s@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Biography

Dr. Shalini Sinha is an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics at the School of Life, Agricultural & Biotechnological Sciences, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata. She is engaged in undergraduate teaching, academic administration, and research in agricultural economics, agribusiness management, agricultural marketing, finance, and rural development in India. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Finance and Cooperation, Agribusiness Management, and Farm Business Management.

Her research focuses on the interaction between organized and unorganized agricultural retail markets, consumer behaviour, agribusiness development, and livelihood outcomes of market transformation, with special emphasis on eastern India and urban–rural linkages. She completed her Ph.D. at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya on the impact of modern organized retailing on the livelihoods of traditional retail stakeholders in Kolkata, building on her master’s work on organized–unorganized retail dynamics in West Bengal.

Dr. Sinha has published in peer-reviewed journals such as Economic Affairs, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, and Springer publications, and has contributed chapters to edited volumes on agribusiness, retailing, food security, and nutrition. She is a recipient of the University Research Scholarship and has served as an external examiner in several universities, actively participates in conferences, faculty development programmes, and academic outreach.

Research Themes / Interests

Geographic Focus: India (Eastern India; West Bengal; urban–rural interfaces)
Time Period: 2013 till present
Methodological Approaches: Applied agricultural economics, socio-economic analysis, market and policy analysis
Specialised Topics: Agricultural marketing and prices; organized and unorganized retailing; agribusiness management; agricultural finance and cooperation; consumer behavior; rural livelihoods; agritourism; food security; market intelligence.

ORCID ID- 0000-0003-3856-7393

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shalini-Sinha-4?ev=hdr_xprf

https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=new_articles&hl=en&imq=Shalini++Sinha#

Dr. Jayita Hore

Assistant Professor - Agriculture

Ph.D.

Email: jayita.h@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Bio

Dr. Jayita Hore is an agricultural entomologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Entomology at the School of Agricultural Sciences, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata. Her research focuses on insect pest ecology, biodiversity assessment, and biointensive pest management strategies in major agricultural and horticultural crops. She has expertise in insect–plant interactions, nematode–crop relationships, and the development of sustainable integrated pest management (IPM) modules, particularly in eastern India and tropical agro-ecosystems.

Dr. Hore earned her Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, where she studied banana-associated insect biodiversity and developed a biointensive management module for the banana stem weevil (Odoiporus longicollis). Her postgraduate research explored biochemical resistance in rice against the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne graminicola. She has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on nematode management, invasive pests, and eco-friendly pest control, alongside contributions such as the co-authored book Agri Exam Guide and a book chapter on pulse production constraints published internationally.

Dr. Hore has received the ICAR-NET qualification, the Bayer Fellowship, and a University Research Scholarship. She has also been awarded Best Poster and Best Article recognitions at national forums. Beyond research, she engages actively in academic seminars, faculty development programmes, and interdisciplinary workshops, demonstrating her commitment to teaching, research dissemination, and capacity building in agricultural sciences.

Research Themes / Interests

Geographic Region

• Eastern India
• Gangetic alluvial plains of West Bengal
• Tropical and subtropical agro-ecosystems

Time Period

• Contemporary agriculture (21st century)
• Crop production systems under changing climatic conditions

Methodological Themes

• Field-based insect biodiversity surveys
• Ecological monitoring and population dynamics studies
• Laboratory bioassays of insecticides and biocontrol agents
• Biochemical and histochemical analysis of plant resistance
• Statistical analysis and modelling of pest incidence–weather relationships

Specialised Topics

• Biointensive and integrated pest management (IPM)
• Banana stem weevil (Odoiporus longicollis) management
• Rice–nematode interactions (Meloidogyne graminicola)
• Invasive insect pests (e.g., fall armyworm)
• Sustainable and eco-friendly crop protection strategies

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=SW3Ex0UAAAAJ&hl=en

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DR. PRIYANKA GHATAK

Assistant Professor - Agriculture

Ph.D. in Soil Science from B.C.K.V

Email: priyanka.gh@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Biography

Dr. Priyanka Ghatak is an Assistant Professor of Soil Science in the School of Life, Agricultural & Biotechnological Sciences (SLABS) at Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata. She actively engages in academics, research and mentoring activities. She currently serves as the In-charge of Training and Placement for the Agriculture Department and as Laboratory In-charge for Soil Science. Her research focuses on soil physical properties, long-term fertilization effects, soil–water–plant relationships, and sustainable nutrient management in cropping systems with special emphasis on Indo-Gangetic Plains. She earned her Ph.D. from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya. Her scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals such as Agricultural Water Management, Journal of Plant Nutrition, and Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, as well as edited book chapters on focused on topics like Physiological and biochemical responses of cereals to heavy metal stress, Nutritional Profile of Leguminous Microgreens: Seed to Superfood, Adaptation of Conservation Agriculture as Climate-Smart Technology for Food Crops published by Elsevier and Springer Nature. She published several patents from Government of India. Her achievements include University Research Scholarship (URS), ICAR NET, Young Researcher Award from Guru Kashi University and the Best Poster Award at national scientific forums for best oral presentation.

Research Themes / Interests

• Geographic region: Indo-Gangetic Plains of eastern India (Gayeshpur) and Black soils of Maharashtra (Solapur and Rahuri)
• Time period: 2015-2021
• Methodological themes: Soil Physical Analysis, Chemical Analysis
• Specialised topics: Soil physical properties, long-term fertilization effects, soil–water–plant relationships, and sustainable nutrient management in cropping systems

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Priyanka-Ghatak-2?ev=hdr_xprf

https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=UuBhVMkAAAAJ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-ghatak-6bbb9118a

Dr. Arpita Banerjee

Assistant Professor and HOD - Nutrition

M.Sc., Ph.D. from University of Calcutta

Email: arpita.b@snuniv.ac.in

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Home Science (Food and Nutrition), University of Calcutta
• Qualified UGC-NET JRF
• M.Sc. in Food and Nutrition, University of Calcutta
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition, University of Calcutta

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS:

• 2009-2014: Recipient of Annual Scholarship for 5 years (UG+PG) under the Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students,Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, Government of India.
• 2012: Stood First-Class-Second from University of Calcutta, in
• Graduation examinations (B.Sc. in Food and Nutrition).
• 2014: Stood First-Class-Third from University of Calcutta, in Post-Graduation examinations (M.Sc. in Home Science).
• 2018: Recipient of First Prize for Best Poster Presentation at the International Conference organized by ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition
• 2024: Recipient of First Prize for Best Oral Presentation at the International Conference organized by the Oil Technologists Association of India (OTAI).

PUBLICATIONS:

Research Article:

• Banerjee, A., Ganguly, S., Chatterjee, N., & Dhar, P. (2023). Discerning the proximate composition, anti-oxidative and prebiotic properties of de-oiled meals: Mustard and Rice-bran. Food Chemistry Advances, 2, 100247.
• Banerjee, A., Ganguly, S., Chatterjee, N., & Dhar, P. (2022). Evaluating the Nutritional Composition, Anti-oxidative, and Prebiotic Properties of de-oiled Sesame and Linseed Meals.
• Das, T., Chatterjee, N., Chakraborty, A., Banerjee, A., Haiti, S. B., Datta, S., ... & Dhar, P. (2023). Fabrication of rice bran oil nanoemulsion and conventional emulsion with Mustard Protein Isolate as a novel excipient: Focus on shelf-life stability, lipid digestibility and cellular bioavailability. Food Hydrocolloids for Health, 4, 100143.

Review article:

• Arpita Banerjee, and Pubali Dhar. "Amalgamation of polyphenols and probiotics induce health promotion." Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 59, no. 18 (2019): 2903-2926.

Book Chapter:

• Arpita Banerjee and Dr. Pubali Dhar (December 2022). An Introduction to the Gut Microbes. NUTRIGRAM. Udaynarayanpur Madhabilata Mahavidyalaya. (14-18)ISBN: 978-81-954644-0-1

Newspaper article:

• Arpita Banerjee and Dr. Pubali Dhar. “Can Probiotics confer protection against COVID-19?” India Blooms, (June 2020).Link: https://www.indiablooms.com/health-details/H/6807/can-probiotics-confer-protection-against-covid-19.html

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

• Nutraceuticals
• Functional Foods
• Bioactivity of indigenous foods
• Nutrition communication

GOOGLE SCHOLAR PROFILE: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=v_1oy64AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra

ORCID ID: 0009-0005-6140-8047, https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6140-8047 

SCOPUS ID: 37029589500, https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6140-8047

Asmita Bhattacharjee

Assistant Professor - Nutrition

M.Sc in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, PhD scholar at Jadavpur University.

Email: asmita.b@snuniv.ac.in

Done my graduation and postgraduation in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from Gokhale Memorial Girls' College and SNDT University,Mumbai respectively. Worked as an Invited Lecturer at Gokhale Memorial Girls' College for 1.5 years. Pursuing PhD on value added food product development at Jadavpur University, Dept. Of Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering.

DR. Shreyasi Halder

Assistant Professor - Nutrition

M.Sc., BEd., Ph.D.

Email: shreyasi.h@snuniv.ac.in

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition, University of Calcutta (2024)
• B.Ed. in Food and Nutrition, University of Calcutta (2017)
• M.Sc. in Food and Nutrition, University of Calcutta (2015)
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition, University of Calcutta (2013)

AWARDS RECEIVED:

• Uma Mukherjee Memorial Scholarship from the University of Calcutta in recognition of securing the highest marks in BSc. (Hons.), 2013 amongst the admitted students & prosecuting P.G. course in Food & Nutrition at the University of Calcutta.
• Received Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship for University Rank Holder by UGC, 2013
• Received Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) by UGC, 2016
• Received 3rd position for presenting a paper in “One Day National Conference on Food & Nutrition Security: Thus Far and Further organized by Nutrition Society of India, Calcutta Chapter”, Jadavpur University in 2018
• Winner of Lecture Competition Ph.D. scholar in “5th Annual Conference of Society for Nutrition and Dietetics in collaboration with ICN Calcutta Chapter” Jadavpur University in 2019

RESEARCH INTEREST:

• Medicinal plants and herbs
• Low-cost nutritious food
• Therapeutic Nutrition
• Public Health Nutrition
• Sustainable Nutrition
• Nutritional Psychiatry

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• 7 years of research experience
• 3 years of teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels

TEACHING AREA:

• Human Physiology
• Food Science
• Nutrition Science
• Medical Nutrition therapy
• Nutritional Biochemistry

PRESENT RESEARCH GROUP:

• 8 P.G. Students
• 3 U.G. Students

PUBLICATION:

• 8 Publications in reputed National and International Journals
• 1 Book Chapter

Google scholar link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=DrtqIGMAAAAJ

ResearchGate link: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shreyasi-Halder

ORCiD iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1199-009X

Dr. Moumita Das

Assistant Professor - Nutrition

Ph.D. in Physiology, Calcutta University

Email: moumita.d@snuniv.ac.in

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Physiology, Calcutta University
• M.Sc. in Human Physiology (Spl. In Clinical Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics), Calcutta University
• B.Sc.(H) in Human Physiology, Calcutta University

AWARDS RECEIVED:

• Received Prof. Sacchidananda Banerjee Memorial Young Scientist Award, 2019 on the published paper “Hepatoprotective effects of green Capsicum annum against ethanol induced oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis in rats”.
• Ranked 1^st in Master of Science (M.Sc. in Human Physiology) Examination, 2012.

RESEARCH INTEREST:

Dr. Das is interested in research involving the prevalence of lifestyle induced non-communicable diseases in the society, the risk factors associated with it and the role of nutraceuticals in the prevention of these diseases. Community nutrition and public health are the primary focus area.

Study involving green synthesis of nanoparticles and their efficacy in preventing diseases is also one of the fascinating fields of his research. This could lead to new arena of research in nutraceuticals and their efficacy in preventing lifestyle induced several diseases.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of Research Experience
• 6 years of teaching experience at both under-graduate and post-graduate level
• 2 Invited Lectures at the Physiological Society of India.

TEACHING AREA:

• System Physiology
• Food Science
• Basic Nutrition
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Pathophysiology and Dietetics

RESEARCH GROUP:

• 6 P.G. Students
• 4 U.G. Students

PUBLICATION

• 15 Original Research Article Publication in reputed National and International Journals
• 3 Book Chapter
• 7 National Conference proceedings and 2 International Conference proceedings

Falah Ismail

Assistant Professor - Nutrition

M.Sc in Food and Nutrition from J.D. Birla Institute affiliated with Jadavpur University

Email:

Falah Ismail is an Assistant Professor at Sister Nivedita University, specializing in Food and Nutrition. She earned her M.Sc in Food and Nutrition from J.D. Birla Institute affiliated with Jadavpur University, focusing on "Development of Food Product from Underutilised Leaves and its Analysis". She has 5 publications including paper and chapter publications in UGC-approved journals. Her research interests include nutritionally rich food product development. At the university, she fosters a collaborative learning environment, engaging students in research and contributing to academic initiatives. Falah is committed to research and new advances in the field of nutrition and supporting the university's mission.

TRINA DAS

Assistant Professor - Nutrition

M.Sc., B.Ed. (FOOD & NUTRITION), UGC NET – JRF, Ph.D. (Pursuing), University of Calcutta.

Email: trina.d@snuniv.ac.in

RESEARCH INTEREST :

Ms. Das has expertise in protein nutraceutical development utilizing industrial food waste and its therapeutic application against lifestyle disorders. She has also worked on developing food nanoemulsion and its characterization.  Her future research interest is exploring nanotechnology for food product development, and sustainable nutrition through waste utilization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• 6 yearsof research experience
• 5 years of voluntary teaching experience at the undergraduate level

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Ranked 1st (Gold medalist) in M.Sc. 2015 (University of Calcutta)
• Ranked 5th in B.Sc. 2013 (University of Calcutta).
• Secured Third position (poster competition) in the international conference on " Application of oils and fats in FMCG sectors" organized by OTAI, 2024.

TEACHING EXPERTISE:

• Food Science
• Food Chemistry
• Therapeutic nutrition
• Food Microbiology
• Nutritional biochemistry

PUBLICATIONS:

• 2 original research articles in peer-reviewed international journals.
• 1 review article in peer-reviewed Elsevier journal.

Beepsa Basu

Lecturer - Nutrition

M.Sc., Registered PhD scholar

Email: beepsa.b@snuniv.ac.in

Completed my graduation and post-graduation in Food Science and Nutrition from J.D.Birla Institute, Jadavpur University. Worked as an Subject matter expert in a NGO, for a project. Invited as an evaluator in Food Corporation of India for Nutrition month celebration. Currently I'm Pursuing PhD on Food microbiology at Sister Nivedita University.

Ranjit Bhowmick

Academic Instructor - Nutrition

M.Sc.(Botany), GATE(Life Science), B.Ed

Email: ranjit.b@snuniv.ac.in

EXTRA QUALIFICATION :

GATE(Life Science) 2023, CTET 2022, WBTET 2022 qualified. Diploma in Information Technology
and Computer Application.

ACHIEVEMENTS :

• Represented West Bengal State University at National level(Wet Lab Championship in IIT Delhi).
• Recipient of Smt. Giribala Mondal Smriti Puraskar for scoring highest marks in English subject(HS level) in School.

EXPERTISE :

• DNA Extraction, Fungi Identification, Laboratory Instrument Handling.
• I have previous experience in molecular biology (RT-PCR test of COVID-19) field.

RESEARCH INTEREST :

• Plant Pathology, Molecular Virology, Plant Pathogen Interaction.
• Dissertation topic in M.Sc. - "Phytophthora in Forests and Natural Ecosystems."

ADRIJA SENGUPTA

SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT - Nutrition

BTech. in Food Technology from MAKAUT

Email: adrija.s@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Qualification

BTech. in Food Technology from MAKAUT

Teaching Experience 

• Working as Senior Technical Assistant in the Department of Applied Nutrition and Dietetics, Sister Nivedita University.
• Worked as Senior Technical Assistant at the Department of Food Technology, Techno Main, Salt Lake.

Expertise

• Organizing training programmes with local entrepreneurs.
• Handling of Govt. Funded Projects viz. TIFAC CORE, MOFPI through analytic assessment of samples and sophisticated instruments.
• Preparation of protocols for chemical analysis of food as per standards and FSSAI norms.
• Teaching Learning Methodologies as per NBA requirements.
• Evaluation and research on "New Food Product Development".
• Sampling of product samples in accordance to standard sampling plans and procedures.
• Calibration of Instruments.

Certificates

• ISTE STTP on Environmental Studies – IIT Bombay
• STTP on Water for Drinking and Impact on Public Health – NITTTR Kolkata
• STTP on Laboratory Safety Management – NITTTR Kolkata

Dr. A.N. Lahiri Majumder

Mentor - Microbiology and Biotechnology

Post-Doctoral Research from National Institutes of Health, USA (1973-1976) as Fogarty International Visiting Fellow/Associate.

Email:

E D U C A T I O N

DSc in Biochemistry from University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

Post-Doctoral Research from National Institutes of Health, USA (1973-1976) as Fogarty International Visiting Fellow/Associate.

Ph.D. in Botany from University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

M. Sc. in Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

B.Sc. (H) in Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

R E S E A R C H   I N T E R ES T

Major research contributions are in the area of inositols and phosphoinositides in relation to the biochemistry & molecular analysis, genetics, and biotechnological application of the pathways for attaining a stress-tolerant phenotype. Briefly these involve:

• Molecular identification of the key pathway enzyme inositol synthase as an evolutionarily conserved ancient protein & gene across biological kingdom. Further identification of an evolutionarily conserved pentapeptide as the “core component” at it’s active site domain.
• Identification of salt-tolerant proteins and their genes (PcIno1 & PcIMT1) from wild halophytic rice Oryza coarctata, their indepth molecular studies and generation of homozygous crop plants for attainment of salt-tolerant trait. Studies on the phosphoinositide specific Phospholipase C as a target for stress tolerance.
• Newer extension pathways of the inositol metabolism in wild rice plants and studies of their regulation under adverse environment. Indepth studies on the promoters and cis elements of the different pathway genes as common key for coordinated regulation of inositol pathways under environmental stress.

P R O F E S S I O N A L   E X P E R I E N C E

• He held the positions of a Lecturer, Reader, Professor and Chairman at the Department of Botany, School of Life Sciences, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan (1977-91).
• Professor of Botany, Bose Institute, Kolkata (1991-1995) and as Senior Professor & Head, Plant Molecular and Cellular Genetics/Division of Plant Biology Bose Institute between 1995 -2011.
• He also worked at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA (1979,1980,1982); University of Ohio, USA (sabbatical, 1986-88); University of Arizona, USA (1994,1996,1998,1999); and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA (2000,2002,2005).
• He was a Raja Ramanna Fellow (2011-2016) and an INSA Senior Scientist (2016-2022).

A W A R D S   &  H O N O U R S

• Elected Fellow, Indian National Science Academy (FNA), Indian Academy of Science (FASc), National Academy of Sciences (FNASc), National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (FNAAS), West Bengal Academy of Science & Technology (FASc&T)
• Elected Member, Guha Research Conference 2001)
• SB Saksena Award from the Indian National Science Academy (2008)
• Sadakharaswamy Endowment Lecture Award, SBC(I) (1994/1995)
• Parija Memorial Award, Utkal University (2001)
• S N Pattnyak Memorial Oration Award, Bhubaneswar University (2017)
• J C Sengupta Endowment Award, West Bengal Academy of Science & Technology, 2018.
• Foundation Day Award, Bose Institute (1998).
• Career Development Award, UGC (1980-83).
• Fogarty International Center Visiting Fellowship/Associateship, NIH, USA (1973 – 1976)
• Sir Rashbehari Ghosh Travelling Fellowship, Calcutta University (1982).
• Rockefeller Biotechnology Career Fellowship (1998-2003)

Dr. Dwaipayan Bharadwaj

Senior Professor - Microbiology and Biotechnology

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, University of Calcutta, India

Email: dwaipayan.b@snuniv.ac.in

Ex-Professor, Systems Genomics Laboratory, School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India

Academic Background

• Ph.D in Biochemistry, University of Calcutta, India

• M.Sc. in Zoology, University of Calcutta, India

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology, University of Calcutta, India

Research Interests

1. Functional genomics of complex disorders like type II diabetes and childhood obesity

Teaching Areas

• Human Genetics

• Molecular Biology

• Genomics & Biotechnology

Awards & Honours

• Prof. L. D. Sanghvi Oration Award, Indian Society of Human Genetics (ISHG) 2022.

• Prof. G. K. Manna Memorial Award, The Indian Science Congress 2018-2019

• Elected Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences (F.N.A.Sc.), India (2011).

• MDRF-UOM Oration Award (2011)

• DBT-CREST Award (2011)

Publications

• 100+ peer-reviewed research articles, reviews, and book chapters in high-impact journals, including Nature Genetics, Diabetes, BMC Genomics

Citations: 7644, h-index: 35, i10-index: 70

Academic Service

• Reviewer for leading genomics and bioinformatics journals

• Organizer and resource person for national and international training programs, conferences, and workshops

Dr. Rajat Pal

Assistant Director - Biotechnology

Post-Doc Research, Biophysics, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Calcutta.

Email: rajat.p@snuniv.ac.in

 E D U C A T I O N 

Post-Doc Research, Biophysics, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Calcutta.

Ph.D. in Biophysics, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Calcutta.

GATE – 2009 in Life Science

M. Sc. In Microbiology, University of Calcutta

M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Sikkim Manipal University

Post Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics, DOEACC, Govt. of India. JU Campus

B.Sc. (H) in Microbiology, Calcutta University

R E S E A R C H   I N T E R E S T

The primary focus of Prof. Pal’s research is studying bioremediation of heavy metal toxicity by microorganisms, and elucidating the molecular mechanisms of heavy metal toxicity (e.g. Antimony) resistance in several plant bodies. Specifically, he studies the genetic makeup and molecular pathways involved in heavy metal resistant bacteria by identifying the responsible genes and the genetic evolution of these genes. Alongside, he is investigating the role of selection pressure on the evolution of the heavy metal resistance in bacteria. The goal of this research is to discover the heavy metal toxicity resistant bacteria mediated protective mechanisms of plants and the evolution of these resistant bacteria.

The Pal lab is also analyzing the formulation and application of novel drug-nanoparticle conjugates, and the efficacy of nanocomposites using animal models. He is looking to identify the mechanisms by which nanocomposites impart protective effects against bacterial and cancer cell growth.

Additionally, Prof. Pal uses bioinformatics tools and computational models to solve molecular structures of nanoparticles and nanocomposite material. Through bioinformatics, he aims to understand the genetic alterations in heavy metal resistant bacteria.

P R O F E S S I O N A L   E X P E R I E N C E

• Dr. Pal has 14 years of teaching, 12 years of research experience and three years of industry experience.
• He had been appointed as Examiner for both UG and PG level examinations at many colleges and University.
• He is member of Indian Science Congress, Indian Mycological Society, Microbiologist society, India.
• He has eighteen international journal publications and more than thirty national and international conference publications.
• Recipient of Gold Medal from Department of Botany, Calcutta University.
• Recipient of seven national level awards

R E S E A R C H   G R O U P

• Two Ph.D. students
• Three research trainees
• Two M.Sc. Project trainees
• 12 PG research students
• 24 UG research students

P U B L I C A T I O N S

• 13 Research
• 5 Review Articles
• 2 Book chapters
• 2 Books

T e a c h i n g   A r e a

• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Nanotechnology

Dr. Sudipta Saha

HOD - Biotechnology

Ph.D. in Life Science – CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Email: sudipta.s@snuniv.ac.in

Ex-Assistant Professor (III), Amity Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida.

Academic Background

• Pool Scientist (CSIR), – CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India

• Post Doctorate – Chang Gung University, Taiwan

• Post Doctorate – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan

• Ph.D. in Life Science – CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

• M.Sc. in Physiology – Presidency College, University of Calcutta, India

• B.Sc. in Physiology (Hons.) – City College, University of Calcutta, India

Research Interests

Cell and molecular biology, reproductive biology, protein biochemistry, bio-instrumentation, and translational research.

Current research themes:

• Therapeutic applications of sperm motility stimulating/inhibiting proteins

• Cytokinesis regulatory proteins in gamete development

• Antimicrobial proteins from reproductive fluids

• Instrumentation for advanced motility analysis

Teaching Areas

•  Cell Biology & Physiology

•  Reproductive/Developmental Biology

•  Physiology

•  Bioinstrumentation

Awards & Honours

•  Awarded Best Poster Award, Bangalore India Bio, 2011.

• Awarded Honorable Mention Award in India Innovation Pioneers Challenge Business Plan Competition, Indo-US Science & Technology Forum, New Delhi, 2009.

•  Finalist in BioAsia Innovation Award, BioAsia, Hyderabad, 2009.

• Finalist in Ranbaxy Young Scientist Award, Ranbaxy Research Laboratories, Gurgaon, 2008.

• Awarded Biotech Idea to Innovation Award, British Council, New Delhi, 2007.

• Awarded Best Poster Award, International Congress On Gamete Biology: Emerging Frontiers In Fertility And Contraceptive Development, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, 2006.

Research Grants

• DST-Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)-Start-up Research Grant (2019): Isolation and characterization of the receptor of sperm motility stimulating protein from sperm membrane and finding its role and mechanism in fertility management. (SERB File Number: SRG/2019/000501, Fund: Rs. 2975369.00)

• WBDSTBT-RISE Internship Grant (2025): Investigating the Morphological and Biochemical Impact of a Naturally Derived Agent on Cancer Cell. Rs. 75000.00

Publications

18+ research articles in leading journals (Fertility & Sterility, Cytometry Part A, Cell Cycle, etc.); 2 patents, several book chapters and e-books.

 Total citation: 220+, H-Index: 9

Academic Service

Recipient of SERB Start-up Research Grant; multiple national and international awards.

External Examiner, Question Paper setter for different Universities

Manuscript reviewer for several journals

Dr. Amarnath Mukherjee

Professor - Biotechnology

Ph.D. in Cancer Targeted Gene and Drug Delivery Systems, CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad, India

Email: amarnath.m@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Cancer Targeted Gene and Drug Delivery Systems, CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad, India

• Postdoctoral Research, Yale University, USA

• Postdoctoral Research, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA
   

Research Interests
Dr. Mukherjee’s research focuses on the development of next-generation cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, with a strong emphasis on integrating nanotechnology, molecular targeting, and translational medicine. His work spans the design, in vitro characterization, and in vivo validation of cancer-targeted nanoparticles for combined diagnosis and therapy (“theragnostics”), enabling precision treatment strategies with real-time monitoring. In parallel, he is actively engaged in biomarker discovery for early detection and the development of innovative formulations that bridge laboratory innovations with commercial healthcare applications, accelerating the translation of advanced nanomedicine into clinical practice.

Current research themes:

1. Cancer-targeted nanomedicine for diagnosis and therapy

2. Biomarker-based early detection systems for oncology

3. Targeted gene delivery systems in oncology

4. Antibody conjugation for oncology applications
    

Teaching Areas

• Pharmaceutical Science and Drug Delivery

• Nanomedicine

• Translational Research & Biomedical Product Development
   

Awards & Honours

• Recipient of postdoctoral fellowships at Yale and Johns Hopkins University

• Secured international research grants

• International patent holder in nanomedicine

• Best poster award at John Hopkins University

• PI/Co-PI on funded projects in cancer diagnostics, therapeutics, and biomarker development
   

Publications

• 12 peer-reviewed research articles in oncology, nanomedicine, and diagnostics

• 1 international patent in cancer-targeted nanomedicine

Total Impact factor: 50, Total citation: 850+, H-Index: 10
 

Academic & Professional Service

• Industry R&D experience at Siemens Healthineers (USA) developing commercial diagnostic formulations for HIV and prostate cancer screening

• Experience in cross-functional industrial groups and commercialization of healthcare products

Dr. S. T. Choudhury

Assistant Professor - Biotechnology

Ph.D in Biochemistry, Calcutta University

Email: somsubhra.tc@snuniv.ac.in

E D U C A T I O N

Ph.D in Biochemistry, Calcutta University

GATE – 2010 in Life Science

M.Sc. in Microbiology Calcutta University

B.Sc. in Microbiology Calcutta University

R E S E A R C H   I N T E R E S T

Prof. Thakur Choudhury is involved in research on two major areas. Drug delivery system deals with the delivery of a therapeutic agent to the specific site in our body. The therapeutic agents or drugs have long been used to improve our health, to fight against the diseases and providing us an extended life. But the majority of the therapeutic agents face some major drawbacks like toxicity, resistance and poor bioavailability. In this respect, the drug delivery technology has opened a new avenue to improve the therapeutic efficacy of the drug.

Prof. Thakur Choudhury’s research interest is to explore the drug delivery field specifically liposomal and nanoparticulated drug delivery. Primarily he wants to develop new formulations of conventional drugs to improve their therapeutic efficacy. In future, the prime objective will be to develop target specific delivery of cytotoxic drugs for critical diseases like cancer.

Diagnosis of a disease is very important for proper and timely medication. In recent years a major thrust in the field of research is to develop an easy as well as efficient diagnostic tool for detection of disease. His objective is to develop easy, field adaptable diagnostic kits with higher sensitivity and specificity for the early detection of different infectious diseases as well as for different neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson.

P R O F E S S I O N A L   E X P E R I E N C E

• Prof. Thakur Choudhury has 2 years of teaching and 8 Years of Research experience.
• He has 10 international journal and several conference publications.

R E S E A R C H G R O U P

• One Ph.D. student
• Three UG research students

T E A C H I N G   A R E A

• Biophysics
• Cell Biology
• Drug Designing and Drug Delivery

R E S E A R C H   A R E A

• Biophysics
• Cell Biology
• Cancer Biology
• Molecular Diagnostic

Dr. Asis K. Jana

Assistant Professor - Biotechnology

Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from National Chemical Laboratory, Pune. Post-Doctoral Research from University of Oklahoma, United States.

Email:

R E S E A R C H   I N T E R E S T

Dr. Jana is involved in research to understand the structure, dynamics, and thermodynamics of complex biomolecular systems at atomistic resolution using theory and computational tools.  One of the major focusses is to understand the self-assembly pathways of the intrinsically disordered proteins, which is linked to a variety of "protein aggregation disorders" such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases, and the modulation of their aggregation pathways with suitable nanomaterials and ligand binding using computer simulation techniques.

Since last year, Dr. Jana is also investigating SARS-COV-2 induced amyloid formation as a way to explain some of the long-term effects troubling COVID-19 survivors. For instance, symptoms of “Long COVID” and the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in adults (MIS-A) resemble Serum Amyloid A (SAA) amyloidosis, and SAA overproduction is a symptom of COVID-19. Similarly, it has been shown that SARS-COV-2 infection can trigger Parkinson’s disease which is connected with alpha-Synuclein amyloid formation. We suspect similar relationships with amyloid-beta peptide, implicated in Alzheimer’s disease.

P R O F E S S I O N A L   E X P E R I E N C E

• Dr. Jana has 12 years of research experience.
• He has 15 international journal research publications and two international conference publications.
• He has mentored in several B. Tech, M. Tech, M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in national and international universities.
• Recipient of two national level fellowships (UGC-NET and GATE).

R E S E A R C H   G R O U P

• 2 PG research students
• 5 UG research students

T E A C H I N G  A R E A

• Mathematics and Biostatistics
• Computational Biology
• Chemistry

P U B L I C A T I O N S

• 15 Research Articles
• 1 Review Article

Dr. Surjit Singh

Assistant Professor - Biotechnology

Ph.D. Biotechnology, TIGP-MBAS, Academia Sinica & NCHU, Taiwan. Postdoctoral research, ABRC, Academia Sinica, Taiwan.

Email: surjit.s@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Background

Postdoctoral Research – Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center (ABRC), Academia Sinica, Taiwan

Ph.D. in Biotechnology – Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP-MBAS), Academia Sinica & National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan

M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology, VIT University, India

B.Sc. in Microbiology (Hons.), MAKAUT, India

Research Interests

Dr. Singh’s research integrates plant molecular biology, microbial biotechnology, and environmental geochemistry.

Current research themes:

1. Nutrient stress and epigenetic regulation of flowering in model and crop plants

1. Microbial detoxification and bioremediation for environmental sustainability

Teaching Areas

• Molecular Biology

• Genetic Engineering

• Plant Biotechnology

• Microbiology

Publications

11 Research Articles; 4 Review Articles; 2 Book Chapters; 20+ Conference Presentations.

Academic Service

Internal Biosafety Committee Member; Faculty Coordinator; Exam Coordinator, conference organizer; journal reviewer and topic editor.

Dr. Souri Roy

Assistant Professor - Biotechnology

Ph.D. in Molecular genetics, Plant genetic engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur

Email: souri.r@snuniv.ac.in

International:

1. Snehasish Sarkar, Souri Roy & Sudip Kumar Ghosh (2021) Development of marker-free transgenic pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) expressing a pod borer insecticidal protein.  Scientific Reports, Nature, 11, 10543. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-90050-8

2. Snehasish Sarkar, Souri Roy, Sudip Kumar Ghosh and Asitava Basu (2019) Application of lateral branching to overcome the recalcitrance of in vitro regeneration of Agrobacterium-infected Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.). Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, Springer Nature, 137, pages 23–32. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11240-018-01547-6

3. Jagannath Bhattacharyya, Anirban Chakraborty, Souri Roy, Soumitra Kumar Sen (2015) Genetic transformation of cultivated jute (Corchorus capsularis L.) by particle bombardment using apical meristem tissue and development of stable transgenic plant. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture, 121, pages 311–324. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11240-014-0702-2  

4. Souri Roy, Snehasish Sarkar, Sudip Kumar Ghosh Development of a rapid and highly efficient in-vitro somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration of P.  glaucum (L) from shoot apical meristem (Under review)

National

5. Rajib Roychowdhury, Souri Roy, and Jagatpati Tah (2013) Estimation of heritable components of variation and character selection in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) for mutation breeding programme. Continental J. Biological Sciences 4 (2): 31-36. https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/20123299341

Conferrence Proceding

1. 18th European Congress On Biotechnology 1-4 July 2018, Geneva Switzerland

Souri Roy, Snehasish Sarkar and Sudip Kumar Ghosh (2018) Somatic embryogenesis of sweet pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum), a rich source of cellulosic biomass, New Biotechnology, Volume 1113, Issue 1-3, Pages 1871-6784, Elsevier, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbt.2018.05.985.

2. 43^rd FEBS Congress 7-12 July 2018, Prague, Czech Republic

 Snehasish Sarkar, Souri Roy, Sudip K.Ghosh (2018) Development of marker-free pod borer resistant Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan). FEBS Open Bio, 8: P.07-022. https://doi:10.1002/2211-5463.12453

DR. SIDDHARTHA DUTTA

Assistant Professor - Biotechnology

Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India

Email: siddhartha.d@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Background

• Pool Scientist (CSIR), National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, India

• Research Associate, Department of Plant Biology, Michigan State University, USA

• Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Biology, Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada

• Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India

• M.Sc. in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, India

• B.Sc. in Botany, Ravenshaw University, India

Research Interests

Dr. Dutta’s research focuses on chloroplast biogenesis, protein import, and light signaling in plants, using biochemical and transgenic approaches to enhance productivity. His work also explores chloroplasts as industrial platforms and strategies to improve plant growth, stress resilience, and crop yields.

Current research themes:

1. Mechanisms of chloroplast protein import and regulation

1. Light signaling pathways in early plant development

Teaching Areas

• Plant Biotechnology

• Plant Physiology

• Genetics

• Recombinant DNA Technology

Publications

20+ research articles in journals including Plant Physiology, The Plant Journal, Journal of Experimental Botany, and Plant Molecular Biology; book chapters and reviews on chloroplast engineering, stress responses, and photomorphogenesis.

Academic Service

• Recipient of Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, Extramural Grant for a 3-year project on the development of a higher-yielding tomato plant. 

• Active collaborator in national and international plant science research networks; regular peer reviewer for reputed journals.

DR. SANKHA SUBHRA DAS

Assistant Professor - Biotechnology

Ph.D. in Genetics from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. Post-Doctoral Research from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), USA.

Email: sankhsubhra.d@snuniv.ac.in

EDUCATION

Post-Doctoral Research in Human Genetics, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), USA

Ph.D. in Genetics, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

M.Sc. in Genetics, University of Calcutta

B.Sc. (H) in Zoology, Scottish Church College, University of Calcutta

FELLOWSHIP AND AWARDS

Newton Bhabha PhD placement Fellowship (2018)

CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF-NET) (2015)

Indian Academy of Science Summer Research Fellowship (2013)

RESEARCH INTEREST

Dr. Das’s research focuses on understanding how genetic and epigenetic factors contribute to complex traits and diseases such as cardiometabolic diseases. He utilizes multi-omics approaches to investigate gene regulatory mechanisms at single cell resolution.

PUBLICATIONS (SELECTED)

Das SS, Kar A, Rajkumar S, Lee SHT, Alvarez M, Pietiläinen KH, Pajukanta P. Cross-tissue single nucleus RNA sequencing discovers tissue-resident adipocytes involved in propanoate metabolism in the human heart. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 2023;43(10):1788-1804.

Garske K, Kar A, Comenho C, Baillu B, Pan D, Bhagat Y, Rosenberg G, Koka A, Das SS, Miao Z, Sinsheimer J, Kaprio J, Pietiläinen K, and Pajukanta P. Increased body mass index is linked to systemic inflammation through altered chromatin co-accessibility in human preadipocytes. Nature Communications. 2023;14(1):4214.

Kar A, Alvarez M, Garske KM, Huang H, Lee SHT, Deal M, Das SS, Koka A, Jamal Z, Mohlke KL, Laakso M, Heinonen S, Pietiläinen KH, Pajukanta P. Age-dependent genes in adipose stem and precursor cells affect regulation of fat cell differentiation and link aging to obesity via cellular and genetic interactions. Genome Medicine. 2024;16(1):19.

Darci-Maher N, Alvarez M, Arasu UT, Selvarajan I, Lee SHT, Pan DJ, Miao Z, Das SS, Kaminska D, Örd T, Benhammou JN, Wabitsch M, Pisegna JR, Männistö V, Pietiläinen KH, Laakso M, Sinsheimer JS, Kaikkonen MU, Pihlajamäki J, Pajukanta P. Cross-tissue omics analysis discovers ten adipose genes encoding secreted proteins in obesity-related non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. EBioMedicine. 2023;92:104620.

Das SS, Chakravorty N. Identification of deleterious SNPs and their effects on BCL11A, the master regulator of fetal hemoglobin expression. Genomics. 2020 Jan;112(1):397-403.

Das SS, Mitra A, Chakravorty N. Diseases and their clinical heterogeneity - Are we ignoring the SNiPers and micRomaNAgers? An illustration using Beta-thalassemia clinical spectrum and fetal hemoglobin levels. Genomics. 2019 Jan;111(1):67-75.

TEACHING AREA

• Human Genetics
• Genetic Engineering
• Bioinformatics

Dr. Mahua Ghara

Assistant Professor - Biotechnology

Ph.D. in Ecology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

Email: mahua.g@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Ecology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

• Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Plant Sciences and Food Security, Tel Aviv University, Israel

• Postdoctoral Fellow, IISER Mohali, Punjab, India

• M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Botany, Hindu College, University of Delhi, India

Research Interests

Dr. Ghara’s work integrates ecology, evolution, and plant–animal interactions, with expertise in pollination, herbivory, florivory, multi-trophic interactions, and climate change impacts. She has researched floral traits, sensory ecology, and agro-ecology in both natural and agricultural systems.

Current research themes:

1. Pollinator-mediated selection and plant reproductive strategies

1. Sustainability and biodiversity in agro-ecosystems

Teaching Areas

• Ecology and Evolution

• Plant–Animal Interactions

• Agro-ecology and Conservation Biology

Publications

Multiple research articles, book chapters, and invited contributions in journals such as American Journal of Botany and Oecologia; reports for national climate change and pollinator vulnerability assessments.

Academic Service

Reviewer for Acta Oecologica, Current Science, Tropical Ecology; extensive science communication through nature walks, public talks, and educational programs.

Aniket Mukherjee

Assistant Professor - Biotechnology

GATE (XL) Qualified, M.E. in Bioprocess Engineering, Jadavpur University, India

Email: aniket.m@snuniv.ac.in

Research Interests
Mr. Mukherjee’s research focuses on sustainable bioprocess development and renewable bioenergy. His work emphasizes the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass for advanced biofuels, including aviation jet fuel, along with nanobiotechnology and enzyme-assisted process intensification. His broader interests include enzyme technology, food biotechnology, and industrial biotechnology.

Current Research Themes

1. Sustainable production of biofuels

2. Microbial metabolic engineering for enhanced product yields

3. Enzyme-immobilized nanomaterial-assisted bioprocessing

4. Kinetics of multi-enzyme systems in bioprocessing

5. Process optimization for industrial-scale fermentation

6. Momentum transfer and mixing dynamics in bioreactors
    

Teaching Areas

• Biochemistry

• Biophysical Chemistry and Instrumentation

• Bioprocess Technology

• Transport Operations

• Fermentation Technology

• Food Biotechnology

• Enzyme Technology

Smita Shaw

Laboratory Assistant - Biotechnology

Email:

Mr Diptendu Chakraborty

Laboratory Assistant - Biotechnology

Email:

Dr. A.N. Lahiri Majumder

Mentor - Microbiology and Biotechnology

Post-Doctoral Research from National Institutes of Health, USA (1973-1976) as Fogarty International Visiting Fellow/Associate.

Email:

E D U C A T I O N

DSc in Biochemistry from University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

Post-Doctoral Research from National Institutes of Health, USA (1973-1976) as Fogarty International Visiting Fellow/Associate.

Ph.D. in Botany from University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

M. Sc. in Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

B.Sc. (H) in Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

R E S E A R C H   I N T E R ES T

Major research contributions are in the area of inositols and phosphoinositides in relation to the biochemistry & molecular analysis, genetics, and biotechnological application of the pathways for attaining a stress-tolerant phenotype. Briefly these involve:

• Molecular identification of the key pathway enzyme inositol synthase as an evolutionarily conserved ancient protein & gene across biological kingdom. Further identification of an evolutionarily conserved pentapeptide as the “core component” at it’s active site domain.
• Identification of salt-tolerant proteins and their genes (PcIno1 & PcIMT1) from wild halophytic rice Oryza coarctata, their indepth molecular studies and generation of homozygous crop plants for attainment of salt-tolerant trait. Studies on the phosphoinositide specific Phospholipase C as a target for stress tolerance.
• Newer extension pathways of the inositol metabolism in wild rice plants and studies of their regulation under adverse environment. Indepth studies on the promoters and cis elements of the different pathway genes as common key for coordinated regulation of inositol pathways under environmental stress.

P R O F E S S I O N A L   E X P E R I E N C E

• He held the positions of a Lecturer, Reader, Professor and Chairman at the Department of Botany, School of Life Sciences, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan (1977-91).
• Professor of Botany, Bose Institute, Kolkata (1991-1995) and as Senior Professor & Head, Plant Molecular and Cellular Genetics/Division of Plant Biology Bose Institute between 1995 -2011.
• He also worked at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA (1979,1980,1982); University of Ohio, USA (sabbatical, 1986-88); University of Arizona, USA (1994,1996,1998,1999); and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA (2000,2002,2005).
• He was a Raja Ramanna Fellow (2011-2016) and an INSA Senior Scientist (2016-2022).

A W A R D S   &  H O N O U R S

• Elected Fellow, Indian National Science Academy (FNA), Indian Academy of Science (FASc), National Academy of Sciences (FNASc), National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (FNAAS), West Bengal Academy of Science & Technology (FASc&T)
• Elected Member, Guha Research Conference 2001)
• SB Saksena Award from the Indian National Science Academy (2008)
• Sadakharaswamy Endowment Lecture Award, SBC(I) (1994/1995)
• Parija Memorial Award, Utkal University (2001)
• S N Pattnyak Memorial Oration Award, Bhubaneswar University (2017)
• J C Sengupta Endowment Award, West Bengal Academy of Science & Technology, 2018.
• Foundation Day Award, Bose Institute (1998).
• Career Development Award, UGC (1980-83).
• Fogarty International Center Visiting Fellowship/Associateship, NIH, USA (1973 – 1976)
• Sir Rashbehari Ghosh Travelling Fellowship, Calcutta University (1982).
• Rockefeller Biotechnology Career Fellowship (1998-2003)

Dr. Rajat Pal

Assistant Director - Microbiology and Biotechnology

Post-Doc Research, Biophysics, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Calcutta.

Email: rajat.p@snuniv.ac.in

 E D U C A T I O N 

Post-Doc Research, Biophysics, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Calcutta.

Ph.D. in Biophysics, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Calcutta.

GATE – 2009 in Life Science

M. Sc. In Microbiology, University of Calcutta

M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Sikkim Manipal University

Post Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics, DOEACC, Govt. of India. JU Campus

B.Sc. (H) in Microbiology, Calcutta University

R E S E A R C H   I N T E R E S T

The primary focus of Prof. Pal’s research is studying bioremediation of heavy metal toxicity by microorganisms, and elucidating the molecular mechanisms of heavy metal toxicity (e.g. Antimony) resistance in several plant bodies. Specifically, he studies the genetic makeup and molecular pathways involved in heavy metal resistant bacteria by identifying the responsible genes and the genetic evolution of these genes. Alongside, he is investigating the role of selection pressure on the evolution of the heavy metal resistance in bacteria. The goal of this research is to discover the heavy metal toxicity resistant bacteria mediated protective mechanisms of plants and the evolution of these resistant bacteria.

The Pal lab is also analyzing the formulation and application of novel drug-nanoparticle conjugates, and the efficacy of nanocomposites using animal models. He is looking to identify the mechanisms by which nanocomposites impart protective effects against bacterial and cancer cell growth.

Additionally, Prof. Pal uses bioinformatics tools and computational models to solve molecular structures of nanoparticles and nanocomposite material. Through bioinformatics, he aims to understand the genetic alterations in heavy metal resistant bacteria.

P R O F E S S I O N A L   E X P E R I E N C E

• Dr. Pal has 14 years of teaching, 12 years of research experience and three years of industry experience.
• He had been appointed as Examiner for both UG and PG level examinations at many colleges and University.
• He is member of Indian Science Congress, Indian Mycological Society, Microbiologist society, India.
• He has eighteen international journal publications and more than thirty national and international conference publications.
• Recipient of Gold Medal from Department of Botany, Calcutta University.
• Recipient of seven national level awards

R E S E A R C H   G R O U P

• Two Ph.D. students
• Three research trainees
• Two M.Sc. Project trainees
• 12 PG research students
• 24 UG research students

P U B L I C A T I O N S

• 13 Research
• 5 Review Articles
• 2 Book chapters
• 2 Books

T e a c h i n g   A r e a

• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Nanotechnology

Dr. Fatema Calcuttawala

HOD - Microbiology

Ph.D in Molecular Microbiology, NICED, Kolkata, Post Doctoral Research, Bose Institute

Email: fatema.c@snuniv.ac.in

E D U C A T I O N

Post Doctoral Research, Bose Institute

Ph.D in Molecular Microbiology, NICED, Kolkata

GATE – 2010 in Life Science

ICMR-JRF 2010

CSIR-UGC NET 2010 (SPM Fellow)

M.Sc. in Biochemistry Calcutta University (Gold-medalist)

B.Sc. in Microbiology Calcutta University

R E S E A R C H   I N T E R E S T

Soil-dwelling actinomycetes are the most relevant class of microorganisms to expand one’s knowledge on antimicrobial substance production. Most clinically important antibiotics originate from them. However, multidrug resistance is threatening the future continual use of antibiotics. Hence there is a need to develop alternative environmentally friendly processes of nanoparticle synthesis which involves utilization of biological systems as nanofactories thereby promising an environmentally clean, nontoxic and economical process. Dr. Calcuttawala’s research interest is directed at sampling the soil actinomycetes of East Kolkata Wetlands (EKWs) and screening them for antimicrobial substances and nanoparticle production against a wide panel of phytopathogens. The EKWs have been designated as "wetland of international importance" under the Ramsar Convention in 2002. Microbial richness of this region is its hidden asset. Soil samples collected from the wetlands are expected to show the presence of various new strains of Actinomycetes which are not only ecologically important but also have commercial value. Furthermore, the nanoparticles synthesized may exhibit a synergistic effect with the antimicrobial substances produced by them and can serve as effective tools in overcoming the roadblock of controlling those phytopathogens which are difficult to eradicate using the conventional agricultural methods.

P R O F E S S I O N A L   E X P E R I E N C E

• Prof. Calcuttawala has 2 years of teaching and 8 Years of research experience.
• She has 4 international journal and several conference publications.

R E S E A R C H G R O U P

• Three UG research students
• One Project Trainee

T E A C H I N G   A R E A

• Molecular Biology
• Virology
• Microbial genetics
• Recombinant DNA Technology
• Medical Microbiology and Immunology

R E S E A R C H   A R E A

• Bacteriology
• Molecular and Cell Biology
• Virology

Dr. Atreyi Ghosh

Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Post-Doc Research from Yenepoya University, India

Email: atreyi.g@snuniv.ac.in

E D U C A T I O N

Post-Doc Research from Yenepoya University, India

Post-Doc Research from Northeast Hill University, India

Ph.D in Environmental Biotechnology, IIT Guwahati

GATE – 2006 in Life Science

M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Kalyani University

B.Sc. in Botany Calcutta University

R E S E A R C H   I N T E R E S T

Dr. Atreyi Ghosh is interested in exploring the phenomenon of bioremediation of inorganic pollutants through microbial consortia present in contaminated habitats. She is engaged to understand the mechanism of uptake and transformation of pollutants especially heavy metals by indigenous population of cyanobacteria and anaerobic bacteria. Her research interests also encompass to design cost-effective bioreactor system to treat real wastewater in vivo and in vitro condition. She is keen to analyze the pathways of transformation of the inorganic pollutants to their non-toxic form through those microorganism(s). She has already isolated and reported novel bacterial strains capable of treating multiple inorganic and organic pollutants from real industrial wastewater in batch and continuous systems. In SNU her research team is engaged with microbial synthesis of metal nanoparticle and analysing their antifungal effect. Also the team is involved in finding the potential of isolated cyanobacterial strain for heavy metal removal. Her future research plan includes the formulation of phyto-bioremediation system to contaminated wastewater and also the process of bioleaching of rare earth materials using isolated bacterial strains.

P R O F E S S I O N A L   E X P E R I E N C E

• Dr. Ghosh has 10 years of teaching and 10 Years of Research experience.
• She has 9 international journal and several conference publications.

R E S E A R C H G R O U P

• Two PhD Fellow
• Ten UG research students
• Seven PG research students

P U B L I C A T I O N S

• 7 Research Papers
• 1 Review Article
• 8 Conferences

T E A C H I N G   A R E A

• Microbial diversity
• Microbial Metabolism
• Industrial Microbiology
• Fermentation Technology

Dr. Anindita Banerjee

Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Ph.D. in Microbial Technology from Jadavpur University. Post-Doctoral Research from NTNU Trondheim, Norway.

Email: anindita.ba@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Background

• Ph.D: Jadavpur University

• M.SC: University of Calcutta

• B.SC: Lady Brabourne College University of Calcutta

Post Doctoral Experience

 a. Dr D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellow School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru  University, New Delhi

b.  Post Doctoral Researcher Department of Chemical Engineering ,NTNU Trondheim Norway-Department of Chemical Engineering,Jadavpur University, Kolkata

c. CSIR-RA: Department of Polymer Science and Technology University of Calcutta

Research Interests

Integrated bioprocess technology for biofuel production, wastewater treatment using immobilized microbial biomass, and bioprospecting of novel enzymes.

Current research themes:

1. Bio-aviation fuel production through microbial fermentation

1. Wastewater treatment and resource recovery

1. Enzyme discovery and molecular characterization

Teaching Areas

• Environmental Microbiology

• Biostatistics

• Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology

• Fermentation and Bioprocess Technology

Publications

10 Research Articles; 12 Conference Publications.

Academic Service

3 year teaching and 12 years research experience; mentored B.Tech., M.Tech., M.Sc., and Ph.D. students; recipient of four National-level awards.

Dr. Shayani Dasgupta

Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, University of Calcutta, India

Email: shayani.d@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, University of Calcutta, India

• Postdoctoral Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA

• M.Sc. in Biochemistry, University of Calcutta, India

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry, University of Calcutta, India

Research Interests

Dr. Dasgupta’s research lies at the intersection of cancer biology, tumor immunology, vascular biology, and cancer metabolism. She investigates how cancer cells manipulate immune and endothelial compartments to promote tumor progression and therapy resistance.

Current research themes:

1. Endothelial cell regulation of immune infiltration, activation, and antigen presentation

1. Targeting endothelial cells and pericytes for vascular normalization and improved therapy

1. The role of ferroptosis in shaping tumor immunosuppression and resistance

Teaching Areas

• Cancer Biology

• Immunology

• Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Publications

18 research articles in reputed international journals on cancer biology, tumor vasculature, and immuno-oncology.

Academic Service

Peer reviewer for academic journals; member of national and international scientific organizations.

Dr. Sayanta Bera

Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Ph.D. in Virus Evolution, CBGP-UPM, Madrid, Spain (Excellent cum laude)

Email: Sayanta.b@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Virus Evolution, CBGP-UPM, Madrid, Spain (Excellent cum laude)
• M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
• B.Sc. in Microbiology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
• Postdoctoral Research, Cornell University & University of California, Davis, USA
• Postdoctoral Research, University of Maryland, College Park, USA
• Research Scientist, USDA APHIS-PPQ-PGQP, Beltsville, Maryland, USA

Research Interests

Dr. Bera’s research explores the evolutionary dynamics of plant viruses and their interactions with host stress signaling pathways. His work integrates molecular biology, synthetic biology, chemical biology, and systems biology to engineer plant resilience to climate change and diseases.

Current research themes:

• Viral manipulation of plant stress signaling and development
• Evolutionary adaptability of plant viruses in agroecosystems
• Systems biology approaches to decode virus–host interactions and regulatory networks

Teaching Areas

Virology and Plant Pathology; Viral Ecology and Evolution; Fundamentals of Microbiology

Awards & Honours

• Erasmus Mundus Doctoral Fellowship, European Union
• Fellowship by Department of Biotechnology, India
• Second Best Poster Award, 13th International Plant Virus Epidemiology Symposium
• Qualified GATE and CSIR-NET with top percentile

Publications (Citations: 348 | h-index: 12)

• 19 peer-reviewed research articles in journals such as Plos Biology, Annual Review of Virology, Nucleic Acids Research, Virus Evolution, and Molecular Plant Pathology.

Academic Service

Editorial Roles: Guest Editor for special issues in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution and Agriculture, focusing on plant virus evolution and agroecosystem resilience. Responsibilities included thematic curation, peer-review coordination, and editorial decision-making.

Peer-Review Contributions: Reviewed manuscripts for over 15 international journals across plant pathology, entomology, and ecological genomics—including The Plant Journal, Functional Ecology, and Environmental and Experimental Botany.

Conference Leadership: Organized a member symposium titled “Pathogen-mediated Ecological Interactions: From Microbes to Complex Ecosystems” at the Entomological Society of America Conference (Florida, 2020, virtual format).

RITUPARNA DAS

Assistant Professor - Microbiology

M.sc in Medical Microbiology from Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok, Sikkim

Email: rituparna.d@snuniv.ac.in

Academic background

M.sc in Medical Microbiology from Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok, Sikkim

B.sc. in Microbiology from Bangalore University,  Bangalore, Karnataka

Teaching areas

Medical Microbiology

Medical biochemistry

Project done on

Nosocomial infection by Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria.

Academic  services

4 years Teaching experience in  electro homeopathy college, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal (subject - Microbiology, pathology)

Dr. Fatema Calcuttawala

Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Ph.D in Molecular Microbiology, NICED, Kolkata, Post Doctoral Research, Bose Institute

Email: fatema.c@snuniv.ac.in

E D U C A T I O N

Post Doctoral Research, Bose Institute

Ph.D in Molecular Microbiology, NICED, Kolkata

GATE – 2010 in Life Science

ICMR-JRF 2010

CSIR-UGC NET 2010 (SPM Fellow)

M.Sc. in Biochemistry Calcutta University (Gold-medalist)

B.Sc. in Microbiology Calcutta University

R E S E A R C H   I N T E R E S T

Soil-dwelling actinomycetes are the most relevant class of microorganisms to expand one’s knowledge on antimicrobial substance production. Most clinically important antibiotics originate from them. However, multidrug resistance is threatening the future continual use of antibiotics. Hence there is a need to develop alternative environmentally friendly processes of nanoparticle synthesis which involves utilization of biological systems as nanofactories thereby promising an environmentally clean, nontoxic and economical process. Dr. Calcuttawala’s research interest is directed at sampling the soil actinomycetes of East Kolkata Wetlands (EKWs) and screening them for antimicrobial substances and nanoparticle production against a wide panel of phytopathogens. The EKWs have been designated as "wetland of international importance" under the Ramsar Convention in 2002. Microbial richness of this region is its hidden asset. Soil samples collected from the wetlands are expected to show the presence of various new strains of Actinomycetes which are not only ecologically important but also have commercial value. Furthermore, the nanoparticles synthesized may exhibit a synergistic effect with the antimicrobial substances produced by them and can serve as effective tools in overcoming the roadblock of controlling those phytopathogens which are difficult to eradicate using the conventional agricultural methods.

P R O F E S S I O N A L   E X P E R I E N C E

• Prof. Calcuttawala has 2 years of teaching and 8 Years of research experience.
• She has 4 international journal and several conference publications.

R E S E A R C H G R O U P

• Three UG research students
• One Project Trainee

T E A C H I N G   A R E A

• Molecular Biology
• Virology
• Microbial genetics
• Recombinant DNA Technology
• Medical Microbiology and Immunology

R E S E A R C H   A R E A

• Bacteriology
• Molecular and Cell Biology
• Virology

Dr. Atreyi Ghosh

Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Post-Doc Research from Yenepoya University, India

Email: atreyi.g@snuniv.ac.in

E D U C A T I O N

Post-Doc Research from Yenepoya University, India

Post-Doc Research from Northeast Hill University, India

Ph.D in Environmental Biotechnology, IIT Guwahati

GATE – 2006 in Life Science

M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Kalyani University

B.Sc. in Botany Calcutta University

R E S E A R C H   I N T E R E S T

Dr. Atreyi Ghosh is interested in exploring the phenomenon of bioremediation of inorganic pollutants through microbial consortia present in contaminated habitats. She is engaged to understand the mechanism of uptake and transformation of pollutants especially heavy metals by indigenous population of cyanobacteria and anaerobic bacteria. Her research interests also encompass to design cost-effective bioreactor system to treat real wastewater in vivo and in vitro condition. She is keen to analyze the pathways of transformation of the inorganic pollutants to their non-toxic form through those microorganism(s). She has already isolated and reported novel bacterial strains capable of treating multiple inorganic and organic pollutants from real industrial wastewater in batch and continuous systems. In SNU her research team is engaged with microbial synthesis of metal nanoparticle and analysing their antifungal effect. Also the team is involved in finding the potential of isolated cyanobacterial strain for heavy metal removal. Her future research plan includes the formulation of phyto-bioremediation system to contaminated wastewater and also the process of bioleaching of rare earth materials using isolated bacterial strains.

P R O F E S S I O N A L   E X P E R I E N C E

• Dr. Ghosh has 10 years of teaching and 10 Years of Research experience.
• She has 9 international journal and several conference publications.

R E S E A R C H G R O U P

• Two PhD Fellow
• Ten UG research students
• Seven PG research students

P U B L I C A T I O N S

• 7 Research Papers
• 1 Review Article
• 8 Conferences

T E A C H I N G   A R E A

• Microbial diversity
• Microbial Metabolism
• Industrial Microbiology
• Fermentation Technology

Dr. Anindita Banerjee

Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Ph.D. in Microbial Technology from Jadavpur University. Post-Doctoral Research from NTNU Trondheim, Norway.

Email: anindita.ba@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Background

• Ph.D: Jadavpur University

• M.SC: University of Calcutta

• B.SC: Lady Brabourne College University of Calcutta

Post Doctoral Experience

 a. Dr D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellow School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru  University, New Delhi

b.  Post Doctoral Researcher Department of Chemical Engineering ,NTNU Trondheim Norway-Department of Chemical Engineering,Jadavpur University, Kolkata

c. CSIR-RA: Department of Polymer Science and Technology University of Calcutta

Research Interests

Integrated bioprocess technology for biofuel production, wastewater treatment using immobilized microbial biomass, and bioprospecting of novel enzymes.

Current research themes:

1. Bio-aviation fuel production through microbial fermentation

1. Wastewater treatment and resource recovery

1. Enzyme discovery and molecular characterization

Teaching Areas

• Environmental Microbiology

• Biostatistics

• Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology

• Fermentation and Bioprocess Technology

Publications

10 Research Articles; 12 Conference Publications.

Academic Service

3 year teaching and 12 years research experience; mentored B.Tech., M.Tech., M.Sc., and Ph.D. students; recipient of four National-level awards.

Dr. Shayani Dasgupta

Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, University of Calcutta, India

Email: shayani.d@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, University of Calcutta, India

• Postdoctoral Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA

• M.Sc. in Biochemistry, University of Calcutta, India

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry, University of Calcutta, India

Research Interests

Dr. Dasgupta’s research lies at the intersection of cancer biology, tumor immunology, vascular biology, and cancer metabolism. She investigates how cancer cells manipulate immune and endothelial compartments to promote tumor progression and therapy resistance.

Current research themes:

1. Endothelial cell regulation of immune infiltration, activation, and antigen presentation

1. Targeting endothelial cells and pericytes for vascular normalization and improved therapy

1. The role of ferroptosis in shaping tumor immunosuppression and resistance

Teaching Areas

• Cancer Biology

• Immunology

• Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Publications

18 research articles in reputed international journals on cancer biology, tumor vasculature, and immuno-oncology.

Academic Service

Peer reviewer for academic journals; member of national and international scientific organizations.

Dr. Sayanta Bera

Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Ph.D. in Virus Evolution, CBGP-UPM, Madrid, Spain (Excellent cum laude)

Email: sayanta.b@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Virus Evolution, CBGP-UPM, Madrid, Spain (Excellent cum laude)
• M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
• B.Sc. in Microbiology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
• Postdoctoral Research, Cornell University & University of California, Davis, USA
• Postdoctoral Research, University of Maryland, College Park, USA
• Research Scientist, USDA APHIS-PPQ-PGQP, Beltsville, Maryland, USA

Research Interests

Dr. Bera’s research explores the evolutionary dynamics of plant viruses and their interactions with host stress signaling pathways. His work integrates molecular biology, synthetic biology, chemical biology, and systems biology to engineer plant resilience to climate change and diseases.

Current research themes:

• Viral manipulation of plant stress signaling and development
• Evolutionary adaptability of plant viruses in agroecosystems
• Systems biology approaches to decode virus–host interactions and regulatory networks

Teaching Areas

Virology and Plant Pathology; Viral Ecology and Evolution; Fundamentals of Microbiology

Awards & Honours

• Erasmus Mundus Doctoral Fellowship, European Union
• Fellowship by Department of Biotechnology, India
• Second Best Poster Award, 13th International Plant Virus Epidemiology Symposium
• Qualified GATE and CSIR-NET with top percentile

Publications (Citations: 348 | h-index: 12)

• 19 peer-reviewed research articles in journals such as Plos Biology, Annual Review of Virology, Nucleic Acids Research, Virus Evolution, and Molecular Plant Pathology.

Academic Service

Editorial Roles: Guest Editor for special issues in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution and Agriculture, focusing on plant virus evolution and agroecosystem resilience. Responsibilities included thematic curation, peer-review coordination, and editorial decision-making.

Peer-Review Contributions: Reviewed manuscripts for over 15 international journals across plant pathology, entomology, and ecological genomics—including The Plant Journal, Functional Ecology, and Environmental and Experimental Botany.

Conference Leadership: Organized a member symposium titled “Pathogen-mediated Ecological Interactions: From Microbes to Complex Ecosystems” at the Entomological Society of America Conference (Florida, 2020, virtual format).

RITUPARNA DAS

Assistant Professor - Microbiology

M.sc in Medical Microbiology from Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok, Sikkim

Email: rituparna.d@snuniv.ac.in

Academic background

M.sc. in Medical Microbiology from Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok, Sikkim

B.sc. in Microbiology from Bangalore University,  Bangalore, Karnataka

Teaching areas

Medical Microbiology

Medical biochemistry

Project done on

Nosocomial infection by Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria.

Academic  services

4 years Teaching experience in  electro homeopathy college, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal (subject - Microbiology, pathology)

Eyoki Bhattacharya

Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

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Neha Chanda

Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

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Ms. Arthita Koley

Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology

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Dr. Sudipta Saha

Associate Professor- Biotechnology

Ph.D. in Life Science – CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Email: sudipta.s@snuniv.ac.in

Ex-Assistant Professor (III), Amity Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida.

Academic Background

• Pool Scientist (CSIR), – CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India

• Post Doctorate – Chang Gung University, Taiwan

• Post Doctorate – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan

• Ph.D. in Life Science – CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

• M.Sc. in Physiology – Presidency College, University of Calcutta, India

• B.Sc. in Physiology (Hons.) – City College, University of Calcutta, India

Research Interests

Cell and molecular biology, reproductive biology, protein biochemistry, bio-instrumentation, and translational research.

Current research themes:

• Therapeutic applications of sperm motility stimulating/inhibiting proteins

• Cytokinesis regulatory proteins in gamete development

• Antimicrobial proteins from reproductive fluids

• Instrumentation for advanced motility analysis

Teaching Areas

•  Cell Biology & Physiology

•  Reproductive/Developmental Biology

•  Physiology

•  Bioinstrumentation

Awards & Honours

•  Awarded Best Poster Award, Bangalore India Bio, 2011.

• Awarded Honorable Mention Award in India Innovation Pioneers Challenge Business Plan Competition, Indo-US Science & Technology Forum, New Delhi, 2009.

•  Finalist in BioAsia Innovation Award, BioAsia, Hyderabad, 2009.

• Finalist in Ranbaxy Young Scientist Award, Ranbaxy Research Laboratories, Gurgaon, 2008.

• Awarded Biotech Idea to Innovation Award, British Council, New Delhi, 2007.

• Awarded Best Poster Award, International Congress On Gamete Biology: Emerging Frontiers In Fertility And Contraceptive Development, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, 2006.

Research Grants

• DST-Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)-Start-up Research Grant (2019): Isolation and characterization of the receptor of sperm motility stimulating protein from sperm membrane and finding its role and mechanism in fertility management. (SERB File Number: SRG/2019/000501, Fund: Rs. 2975369.00)

• WBDSTBT-RISE Internship Grant (2025): Investigating the Morphological and Biochemical Impact of a Naturally Derived Agent on Cancer Cell. Rs. 75000.00

Publications

18+ research articles in leading journals (Fertility & Sterility, Cytometry Part A, Cell Cycle, etc.); 2 patents, several book chapters and e-books.

 Total citation: 220+, H-Index: 9

Academic Service

Recipient of SERB Start-up Research Grant; multiple national and international awards.

External Examiner, Question Paper setter for different Universities

Manuscript reviewer for several journals

Dr. S. T. Choudhury

Assistant Professor- Biotechnology

Ph.D in Biochemistry, Calcutta University

Email: somsubhra.tc@snuniv.ac.in

E D U C A T I O N

Ph.D in Biochemistry, Calcutta University

GATE – 2010 in Life Science

M.Sc. in Microbiology Calcutta University

B.Sc. in Microbiology Calcutta University

R E S E A R C H   I N T E R E S T

Prof. Thakur Choudhury is involved in research on two major areas. Drug delivery system deals with the delivery of a therapeutic agent to the specific site in our body. The therapeutic agents or drugs have long been used to improve our health, to fight against the diseases and providing us an extended life. But the majority of the therapeutic agents face some major drawbacks like toxicity, resistance and poor bioavailability. In this respect, the drug delivery technology has opened a new avenue to improve the therapeutic efficacy of the drug.

Prof. Thakur Choudhury’s research interest is to explore the drug delivery field specifically liposomal and nanoparticulated drug delivery. Primarily he wants to develop new formulations of conventional drugs to improve their therapeutic efficacy. In future, the prime objective will be to develop target specific delivery of cytotoxic drugs for critical diseases like cancer.

Diagnosis of a disease is very important for proper and timely medication. In recent years a major thrust in the field of research is to develop an easy as well as efficient diagnostic tool for detection of disease. His objective is to develop easy, field adaptable diagnostic kits with higher sensitivity and specificity for the early detection of different infectious diseases as well as for different neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson.

P R O F E S S I O N A L   E X P E R I E N C E

• Prof. Thakur Choudhury has 2 years of teaching and 8 Years of Research experience.
• He has 10 international journal and several conference publications.

R E S E A R C H G R O U P

• One Ph.D. student
• Three UG research students

T E A C H I N G   A R E A

• Biophysics
• Cell Biology
• Drug Designing and Drug Delivery

R E S E A R C H   A R E A

• Biophysics
• Cell Biology
• Cancer Biology
• Molecular Diagnostic

Dr. Asis K. Jana

Assistant Professor- Biotechnology

Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from National Chemical Laboratory, Pune. Post-Doctoral Research from University of Oklahoma, United States.

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R E S E A R C H   I N T E R E S T

Dr. Jana is involved in research to understand the structure, dynamics, and thermodynamics of complex biomolecular systems at atomistic resolution using theory and computational tools.  One of the major focusses is to understand the self-assembly pathways of the intrinsically disordered proteins, which is linked to a variety of "protein aggregation disorders" such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases, and the modulation of their aggregation pathways with suitable nanomaterials and ligand binding using computer simulation techniques.

Since last year, Dr. Jana is also investigating SARS-COV-2 induced amyloid formation as a way to explain some of the long-term effects troubling COVID-19 survivors. For instance, symptoms of “Long COVID” and the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in adults (MIS-A) resemble Serum Amyloid A (SAA) amyloidosis, and SAA overproduction is a symptom of COVID-19. Similarly, it has been shown that SARS-COV-2 infection can trigger Parkinson’s disease which is connected with alpha-Synuclein amyloid formation. We suspect similar relationships with amyloid-beta peptide, implicated in Alzheimer’s disease.

P R O F E S S I O N A L   E X P E R I E N C E

• Dr. Jana has 12 years of research experience.
• He has 15 international journal research publications and two international conference publications.
• He has mentored in several B. Tech, M. Tech, M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in national and international universities.
• Recipient of two national level fellowships (UGC-NET and GATE).

R E S E A R C H   G R O U P

• 2 PG research students
• 5 UG research students

T E A C H I N G  A R E A

• Mathematics and Biostatistics
• Computational Biology
• Chemistry

P U B L I C A T I O N S

• 15 Research Articles
• 1 Review Article

Dr. Surjit Singh

Assistant Professor- Biotechnology

Ph.D. Biotechnology, TIGP-MBAS, Academia Sinica & NCHU, Taiwan. Postdoctoral research, ABRC, Academia Sinica, Taiwan.

Email: surjit.s@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Background

Postdoctoral Research – Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center (ABRC), Academia Sinica, Taiwan

Ph.D. in Biotechnology – Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP-MBAS), Academia Sinica & National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan

M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology, VIT University, India

B.Sc. in Microbiology (Hons.), MAKAUT, India

Research Interests

Dr. Singh’s research integrates plant molecular biology, microbial biotechnology, and environmental geochemistry.

Current research themes:

1. Nutrient stress and epigenetic regulation of flowering in model and crop plants

1. Microbial detoxification and bioremediation for environmental sustainability

Teaching Areas

• Molecular Biology

• Genetic Engineering

• Plant Biotechnology

• Microbiology

Publications

11 Research Articles; 4 Review Articles; 2 Book Chapters; 20+ Conference Presentations.

Academic Service

Internal Biosafety Committee Member; Faculty Coordinator; Exam Coordinator, conference organizer; journal reviewer and topic editor.

Dr. Souri Roy

Assistant Professor- Biotechnology

Ph.D. in Molecular genetics, Plant genetic engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur

Email: souri.r@snuniv.ac.in

International:

1. Snehasish Sarkar, Souri Roy & Sudip Kumar Ghosh (2021) Development of marker-free transgenic pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) expressing a pod borer insecticidal protein.  Scientific Reports, Nature, 11, 10543. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-90050-8

2. Snehasish Sarkar, Souri Roy, Sudip Kumar Ghosh and Asitava Basu (2019) Application of lateral branching to overcome the recalcitrance of in vitro regeneration of Agrobacterium-infected Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.). Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, Springer Nature, 137, pages 23–32. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11240-018-01547-6

3. Jagannath Bhattacharyya, Anirban Chakraborty, Souri Roy, Soumitra Kumar Sen (2015) Genetic transformation of cultivated jute (Corchorus capsularis L.) by particle bombardment using apical meristem tissue and development of stable transgenic plant. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture, 121, pages 311–324. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11240-014-0702-2  

4. Souri Roy, Snehasish Sarkar, Sudip Kumar Ghosh Development of a rapid and highly efficient in-vitro somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration of P.  glaucum (L) from shoot apical meristem (Under review)

National

5. Rajib Roychowdhury, Souri Roy, and Jagatpati Tah (2013) Estimation of heritable components of variation and character selection in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) for mutation breeding programme. Continental J. Biological Sciences 4 (2): 31-36. https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/20123299341

Conferrence Proceding

1. 18th European Congress On Biotechnology 1-4 July 2018, Geneva Switzerland

Souri Roy, Snehasish Sarkar and Sudip Kumar Ghosh (2018) Somatic embryogenesis of sweet pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum), a rich source of cellulosic biomass, New Biotechnology, Volume 1113, Issue 1-3, Pages 1871-6784, Elsevier, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbt.2018.05.985.

2. 43^rd FEBS Congress 7-12 July 2018, Prague, Czech Republic

 Snehasish Sarkar, Souri Roy, Sudip K.Ghosh (2018) Development of marker-free pod borer resistant Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan). FEBS Open Bio, 8: P.07-022. https://doi:10.1002/2211-5463.12453

DR. SIDDHARTHA DUTTA

Assistant Professor- Biotechnology

Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India

Email: siddhartha.d@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Background

• Pool Scientist (CSIR), National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, India

• Research Associate, Department of Plant Biology, Michigan State University, USA

• Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Biology, Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada

• Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India

• M.Sc. in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, India

• B.Sc. in Botany, Ravenshaw University, India

Research Interests

Dr. Dutta’s research focuses on chloroplast biogenesis, protein import, and light signaling in plants, using biochemical and transgenic approaches to enhance productivity. His work also explores chloroplasts as industrial platforms and strategies to improve plant growth, stress resilience, and crop yields.

Current research themes:

1. Mechanisms of chloroplast protein import and regulation

1. Light signaling pathways in early plant development

Teaching Areas

• Plant Biotechnology

• Plant Physiology

• Genetics

• Recombinant DNA Technology

Publications

20+ research articles in journals including Plant Physiology, The Plant Journal, Journal of Experimental Botany, and Plant Molecular Biology; book chapters and reviews on chloroplast engineering, stress responses, and photomorphogenesis.

Academic Service

• Recipient of Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, Extramural Grant for a 3-year project on the development of a higher-yielding tomato plant. 

• Active collaborator in national and international plant science research networks; regular peer reviewer for reputed journals.

DR. SANKHA SUBHRA DAS

Assistant Professor- Biotechnology

Ph.D. in Genetics from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. Post-Doctoral Research from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), USA.

Email: sankhsubhra.d@snuniv.ac.in

EDUCATION

Post-Doctoral Research in Human Genetics, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), USA

Ph.D. in Genetics, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

M.Sc. in Genetics, University of Calcutta

B.Sc. (H) in Zoology, Scottish Church College, University of Calcutta

FELLOWSHIP AND AWARDS

Newton Bhabha PhD placement Fellowship (2018)

CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF-NET) (2015)

Indian Academy of Science Summer Research Fellowship (2013)

RESEARCH INTEREST

Dr. Das’s research focuses on understanding how genetic and epigenetic factors contribute to complex traits and diseases such as cardiometabolic diseases. He utilizes multi-omics approaches to investigate gene regulatory mechanisms at single cell resolution.

PUBLICATIONS (SELECTED)

Das SS, Kar A, Rajkumar S, Lee SHT, Alvarez M, Pietiläinen KH, Pajukanta P. Cross-tissue single nucleus RNA sequencing discovers tissue-resident adipocytes involved in propanoate metabolism in the human heart. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 2023;43(10):1788-1804.

Garske K, Kar A, Comenho C, Baillu B, Pan D, Bhagat Y, Rosenberg G, Koka A, Das SS, Miao Z, Sinsheimer J, Kaprio J, Pietiläinen K, and Pajukanta P. Increased body mass index is linked to systemic inflammation through altered chromatin co-accessibility in human preadipocytes. Nature Communications. 2023;14(1):4214.

Kar A, Alvarez M, Garske KM, Huang H, Lee SHT, Deal M, Das SS, Koka A, Jamal Z, Mohlke KL, Laakso M, Heinonen S, Pietiläinen KH, Pajukanta P. Age-dependent genes in adipose stem and precursor cells affect regulation of fat cell differentiation and link aging to obesity via cellular and genetic interactions. Genome Medicine. 2024;16(1):19.

Darci-Maher N, Alvarez M, Arasu UT, Selvarajan I, Lee SHT, Pan DJ, Miao Z, Das SS, Kaminska D, Örd T, Benhammou JN, Wabitsch M, Pisegna JR, Männistö V, Pietiläinen KH, Laakso M, Sinsheimer JS, Kaikkonen MU, Pihlajamäki J, Pajukanta P. Cross-tissue omics analysis discovers ten adipose genes encoding secreted proteins in obesity-related non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. EBioMedicine. 2023;92:104620.

Das SS, Chakravorty N. Identification of deleterious SNPs and their effects on BCL11A, the master regulator of fetal hemoglobin expression. Genomics. 2020 Jan;112(1):397-403.

Das SS, Mitra A, Chakravorty N. Diseases and their clinical heterogeneity - Are we ignoring the SNiPers and micRomaNAgers? An illustration using Beta-thalassemia clinical spectrum and fetal hemoglobin levels. Genomics. 2019 Jan;111(1):67-75.

TEACHING AREA

• Human Genetics
• Genetic Engineering
• Bioinformatics

Dr. Mahua Ghara

Assistant Professor- Biotechnology

Ph.D. in Ecology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

Email: mahua.g@snuniv.ac.in

Academic Background

• Ph.D. in Ecology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

• Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Plant Sciences and Food Security, Tel Aviv University, Israel

• Postdoctoral Fellow, IISER Mohali, Punjab, India

• M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Botany, Hindu College, University of Delhi, India

Research Interests

Dr. Ghara’s work integrates ecology, evolution, and plant–animal interactions, with expertise in pollination, herbivory, florivory, multi-trophic interactions, and climate change impacts. She has researched floral traits, sensory ecology, and agro-ecology in both natural and agricultural systems.

Current research themes:

1. Pollinator-mediated selection and plant reproductive strategies

1. Sustainability and biodiversity in agro-ecosystems

Teaching Areas

• Ecology and Evolution

• Plant–Animal Interactions

• Agro-ecology and Conservation Biology

Publications

Multiple research articles, book chapters, and invited contributions in journals such as American Journal of Botany and Oecologia; reports for national climate change and pollinator vulnerability assessments.

Academic Service

Reviewer for Acta Oecologica, Current Science, Tropical Ecology; extensive science communication through nature walks, public talks, and educational programs.

Aniket Mukherjee

Assistant Professor- Biotechnology

GATE (XL) Qualified, M.E. in Bioprocess Engineering, Jadavpur University, India

Email: aniket.m@snuniv.ac.in

Research Interests
Mr. Mukherjee’s research focuses on sustainable bioprocess development and renewable bioenergy. His work emphasizes the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass for advanced biofuels, including aviation jet fuel, along with nanobiotechnology and enzyme-assisted process intensification. His broader interests include enzyme technology, food biotechnology, and industrial biotechnology.

Current Research Themes

1. Sustainable production of biofuels

2. Microbial metabolic engineering for enhanced product yields

3. Enzyme-immobilized nanomaterial-assisted bioprocessing

4. Kinetics of multi-enzyme systems in bioprocessing

5. Process optimization for industrial-scale fermentation

6. Momentum transfer and mixing dynamics in bioreactors
    

Teaching Areas

• Biochemistry

• Biophysical Chemistry and Instrumentation

• Bioprocess Technology

• Transport Operations

• Fermentation Technology

• Food Biotechnology

• Enzyme Technology