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.

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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 - 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.

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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

Smita Shaw

Laboratory Assistant - Biotechnology

Email:

Mr Diptendu Chakraborty

Laboratory Assistant - Biotechnology

Email:

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)