Dr. Surajit Das
Professor & Group Leader
Krishna Palit
Ph.D. Research Scholar (MoEFCC Project Fellow)
Sumon Dey
Ph.D. Research Scholar (Institute Fellow)
Swetambari Kumari
Ph.D. Research Scholar (Institute Fellow)
Shivananda Behera
Ph.D. Research Scholar (Institute Fellow)
Sonalin Rath
Ph.D. Research Scholar (MoES Project Fellow)
Abhaya Dayini Behera
Ph.D. Research Scholar (CSIR SRF)
Sharmily Chakraborty
Ph.D. Research Scholar (CSIR Project Fellow)
Sourav Kumar Panda
Ph.D. Research Scholar (DBT Project Fellow)
Ankit Kumar Nayak
Ph.D. Research Scholar (BRNS Project Fellow)
Poojarani Panda
Ph.D. Research Scholar (DST-Odisha Project Fellow)
Trisnehi Pradhan
Ph.D. Research Scholar (DST-Odisha Project Fellow)
Aniruddha C Patil
Sr. Technical Assistant
Alumni
Dr. Neelam Mangwani
"Understanding Biofilm Formation and Quorum Sensing in Marine Bacteria for Enhanced Utilization in Bioremediation"(2015)
Dr. Hirak Ranjan Dash
"Distribution, Genetic Analysis and Bioremediation Potential of Mercury Resistant Marine Bacteria"(2015)
Dr. Jaya Chakraborty
"Diversity, Molecular Characterization and Bioremediation Potential of Cadmium Resistant and Biphenyl Degrading Marine Bacteria"(2016)
Dr. Ritu Raj
"Synthesis of fluorescent nanoparticles and bacteria-nanoparticle conjugates for targeted delivery of cancer therapeutics " (2018)
Dr. Supriya Kumari
"Bioremediation potential of biofilm forming lead resistant and naphthalene utilizing marine bacteria " (2018)
Dr. Bhakti Patel
"Identification of Immunoglobulin (Ig) IgZ & IgM and the role of innate immune signaling on their synthesis in Catla catla" (2018)
Dr. Rajanya Banerjee
"Studies of immunoglobulin D (IgD) in Catla catla (Hamilton) and role of TNF superfamily molecules in immunoglobulin synthesis" (2020)
Dr. Shreosi Chatterjee
"Diversity of biofilm-forming filamentous fungi from Sundarban mangrove ecosystem and sequestration of chromium by fungal biofilm and biosynthesized iron oxide nanoparticles" (2022)
Dr. Kumari Uma Mahto
"Biofilm modulation and catabolic gene expression in marine bacteria for biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon" (2023)
Dr. Vandana
"Interaction of extracellular polymeric substances of biofilm-forming marine bacteria with petroleum hydrocarbons for the emulsification and biodegradation" (2024)
Dr. Monika Priyadarshanee
"Multi-metal resistance mechanisms in biofilm-forming bacteria and applications of biofilm associated extracellular polymeric substances in multi-metal bioremediation" (2024)
M.Sc. Dissertations Guided:
Kirti Jain- Studies on isolation and characterization of oral biofilm forming bacteria.
Prabhu Prasad Sarangi- Biochemical characterization and antibiotic resistance of some medically important bacterial isolates.
Priyanka Kishore- Isolation, characterization and identification of Actinobacteria of Mangrove ecosystem, Bhitarkanika, Odisha.
Sheetal Parida- Isolation, characterization and stress response of dental plaque forming bacteria.
Sindhushree Giri- Isolation and biochemical characterization of mercury resistant bacteria (MRB) from soil samples of industrially contaminated area of Rourkela, Orissa.
Sony Priyadarshini- Isolation, Identification and biochemical analysis of Mercury Resistant Bacteria (MRB) from the effluent water of Rourkela Steel Plant, Orissa.
Suman Tiga- Characterization and identification of some medically important bacterial isolates.
Kirtimayee Sahoo- Analysis of catabolic gene in marine bacteria for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon degradation.
Manisha Mishra- Analysis of dioxygenase gene in Marine bacteria involved in Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon Degradation.
Kavala Parimala- Production of antibiotics by marine actinomycetes induced by human pathogens.
Rejitha Nair- Studies on production of antibiotics by induction of marine bacteria with human pathogens.
Roma Sinha- Bioaccumulation of mercury in marine bacteria: a novel approach of mercury remediation (Won the Bhaswati Paul Endowment Award on Environmental Pollution).
Shalini Srivastava- enumeration and genetic analysis of coliform bacteria from riverine systems of Rourkela: an index of water pollution.
Sneha Chakrabarti- bacterial biosurfactant: characterization, antimicrobial and metal remediation properties.
Sudip Samal- Production and characterization of extracellular polymeric substances of Rhizobium with different carbon sources.
Supriya Kumari- Studies on marine microbial fuel cell.
Manisha Dash- Genetic regulation of allolysis in response to antibiotic stress in Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Pabitra Bhagowati- Bio-degradable plastic production by bacteria isolated from marine environment and organic-waste.
Manorama Mohanty- Potential applications of biosurfactant from marine bacteria in bioremediation.
Renu Sharma- Occurrence of rhamnolipid synthesising genes in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) utilizing pseudomonas.
Edwin Anthony- Bioremediation of mercury by biofilm forming mercury resistant marine bacteria.
Kalpana Dalei- Synthesis and characterization of cadmium sulphide nanoparticles and its utilization in removal of cadmium from aqueous solution.
Lini Sethi- Pathogenicity, genetic aspects and characterization of Vibrio species isolated from marine environment.
Shreema Pradhan- Optimization and characterization of bioplastic produced by Bacillus cereus SE1.
Sonam Ganeriwal- UV induced DNA damage and repair in marine bacteria.
Sagarika Mallick (Utkal University)- Bioremediation of cadmium by functionalized marine bacterial extracellular polymeric substances and synthesis of CdS nanoparticles.
Laxmi Priya Mishra- Characterization of biofilm forming acidotolerant Lysinibacillus sp. RTA 01 and its utilization in biosynthesis of chromium oxide nanoparticles.
Navyanita Patnaik- Biosurfactant mediated degradation of phenanthrene.
Pragnya Paramita Acharya (Sambalpur University)- Isolation and biochemical characterization of arsenic resistant bacteria (ARB) from river Ganga and ground water from North Bihar.
Sarmista Mahapatra (MITS School of Biotechnology, Bhubaneswar)- Encapsulation of extracellular polymers of a marine bacterium for lead Biosorption.
Triyambak Pushkarna- Studies on enzymatic degradation of quorum sensing signalling molecule: a mechanism of quorum quenching.
Priyanka Mahuka- Genetic basis of arsenic remediation and bacterial biofilm mediated biosoption of arsenic.
Sornali Saha (MITS School of Biotechnology, Bhubaneswar)- Studies on the effect of environmental stressors on physiological activities of mangrove bacteria.
Ahana Majumder: Degradation of phenanthrene by biofilm forming temperature tolerant bacteria.
Sudeshna Roy: Identification and expression of MHC molecules and chemokine receptors in the Indian Major Carp, Catla catla
Kakali Borah: Expression of narG gene and characterization of nitrate reductase from Rhodococcus rhodochrous CTI-14
Snigdha Bhadani: Sequestration of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution using filamentous fungi of Indian Sundarban
Abhaya Dayini Behera: Enzymatic degradation of phenanthrene using lignolytic filamentous fungus Trichoderma sp. CNSC-2 isolated from Sundarban mangrove ecosystem
Medha Chakraborty: Study of bacterial nitrogen cycle and effect of environmental stressors on cycling of nitrogen by mangrove associated bacteria
Koneti Anuhya: Impact of heavy metal lead (Pb2+) on biofilm mode of growth in marine bacteria Pseudomonas mendocina AS2-P3 and Pseudomonas guguanensis OS-P8
Souradip Mallick: Bioremediation of wastewater using acid tolerant urease producing bacteria
Neetu: Biochemical characterization of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) extracted from bacterial biofilm
Bhavuk Gupta: Evaluation of amyloid production in biofilm-forming marine Pseudomonas for potential application in degradation of organic pollutants
Anu Bala: Screening, characterization and optimization of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) from Streptomyces
Neha: Role of laccase enzyme of filamentous fungus, Trichoderma sp. in pyrene degradation
Adrita Chakraborty: Effect of mangrove litter-derived tannins on microbial biofilm formation and cellulose degradation
Shrreya Siingh: Evaluation of amyloid production in biofilm-forming marine bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa PFL-P1 for potential application in removal of heavy metals
Arushi Kalsotra: Fabrication of fungal biofilm based biocomposites for sustainable application in pyrene remediation
Upare Ritik Madhukar: Assessing the efficacy of phosphate solubilizing and IAA-producing bacteria for enhancing the growth of chickpea in the presence of lead stress
Samita Chauhan: Halotolerant biofilm-forming plant growth promoting rhizobacteria for alleviating arsenic stress and improved the growth and yield of rice (Oryza sativa)
Shourat Fatma: Deciphering the involvement of bacterial extracellular DNA in modulating cell morphology and biofilm architecture
Summer Interns:
Priya Lekshmy. P.V (Pondicherry University)
Komal Kanak (Central University of South Bihar)
Madhuchanda Sarma (Gauhati University, Assam)
Inthisar. K (Manipal Institute of Technology) (SRFP-2019)
M. Aruna (Kumaraguru college of Technology, Coimbatore) (SRFP-2019)
Dr. Richa Salwan (Dr. YSP- University of Horticulture and Forestry, Hamirpur, HP) (SRFP-2020)
Shreyosi Dey (Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi) (SRFP-2021)
Shreeya Singh (Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan) (SRFP- 2023)
Pranati Das (Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra) (SIP- NIT Rourkela, 2023)
Anjelika Boruah (NIT Durgapur) (SIP- NIT Rourkela, 2024)
Aiswarya Mohanty (Chandigarh University) (SIP- NIT Rourkela, 2024)
Suryadip Sarkar (Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Bengaluru) (SRFP- 2024)
K. Ganeeshkaa (Kongu Arts and Science College, Erode) (SRFP- 2024)
Job Opportunities
I encourage the Ph.D. aspirants to contact with their own fellowship like INSPIRE, JRF, etc. for Ph.D. admission.
Summer Interns are requested to apply to our Institute's Summer programme or apply to Science Academies' Summer Research Fellowship programme.
Postdoctoral candidates should apply through National Postdoctoral Programs. Post-doctoral fellows with their own fellowships may contact via E-mail with the full bio-data and one page write up on the proposed plan.