Education

Postdoctoral research: 

• Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands (1998 - 1999)

• Queensland Health Scientific Services Laboratory, Brisbane, Australia (1994)

• University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom (1991)

PhD in Botany, University of Burdwan (1981)

• Title of thesis: Taxonomy, physiology and biochemistry of some members of fresh-water purple nonsulfur bacteria

MSc in Botany (Special Paper- Microbiology), University of Burdwan (1972-1974)

• 1st class 1st (Gold Medalist)

BSc in Botany (Honours), Hooghly Mohsin Government College, University of Burdwan (1969-1972)

Schooling: Memari V. M. Institution (1963-1969)