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Dr. Soumitra Nath | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Soumitra Nath, Gurucharan College, Silchar, India

Dr. Soumitra Nath is a distinguished researcher and academic in the field of biotechnology and bioinformatics. He completed his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Assam University, Silchar, with a focus on the role of cadmium and lead tolerant bacteria in sustainable rice cultivation. Dr. Nath has a comprehensive educational background, including a B.Sc. in Zoology, Biotechnology, and Chemistry, and an M.Sc. in Biotechnology. His expertise is further augmented by advanced and postgraduate diplomas in biotechnology and bioinformatics. Dr. Nath has been recognized with a prestigious Summer Research Fellowship and has substantial experience in computer applications and programming languages. He is currently involved in research and academic activities, contributing significantly to his field.

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Education

Dr. Soumitra Nath completed his CBSE 10th standard education from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Panchgram in 2003, achieving a first division with a percentage of 73.8%. His subjects included English, Hindi, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics. In 2005, he completed his CBSE 12th standard from the same school, also in the first division, with a percentage of 61.4%. His subjects were Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and English.

Dr. Nath pursued his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) at Karimganj College, affiliated with Assam University, Silchar. He graduated in 2008 with first-class honors in Zoology, along with studies in Biotechnology and Chemistry, securing a percentage of 65.25%. Following this, he earned his Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biotechnology from the Department of Biotechnology, Assam University, Silchar, in 2010. He graduated with first-class honors and ranked second in his class, achieving a percentage of 76.75%.

Dr. Nath then completed his Pre-Ph.D. coursework at the School of Life Sciences, Assam University, Silchar, with a CGPA of 7.05. This coursework was completed in 2011 and he was awarded his Ph.D. in 2014. Additionally, Dr. Nath holds an Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology, which he earned from Karimganj College, Assam University, Silchar in 2009 with a first division and a percentage of 60.14%. He also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Bioinformatics from the Department of Life Science, Assam University, Silchar in 2010, securing a first division with a percentage of 67.2%.

Professional Experience

Dr. Soumitra Nath completed his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Assam University, Silchar, with a thesis titled “Role of cadmium and lead tolerant bacteria in sustainable cultivation of rice,” awarded on 22nd September 2014 under the supervision of Dr. Indu Sharma. Dr. Nath has a robust academic foundation and practical experience in the field of biotechnology and bioinformatics. He was awarded the Summer Research Fellowship in 2017, jointly by three national science academies of India, and conducted research at the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, from 18th May 2017 to 15th July 2017.

Research Interest

Dr. Soumitra Nath’s research interests primarily lie in environmental microbiology, specifically in the role of heavy metal-tolerant bacteria in sustainable agriculture. His Ph.D. thesis focused on “Role of cadmium and lead tolerant bacteria in sustainable cultivation of rice.” He is also interested in biotechnology applications in agriculture and bioinformatics.

NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS

Electrochemical Wastewater Treatment Technologies Through Life Cycle Assessment: A Review
Biotechnology and biofuels: paving the way towards a sustainable and equitable energy for the future
A vision of precision agriculture: Balance between agricultural sustainability and environmental stewardship
Havana Syndrome: A Mysterious Illness or a New Domain of Warfare
Advancements in food quality monitoring: integrating biosensors for precision detection
Algal-based membrane bioreactors for effective removal of hazardous and toxic contaminants: A comprehensive review
Microbial fuel cell: A state-of-the-art and revolutionizing technology for efficient energy recovery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Soumitra Nath | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award