I am Raj Morya, a researcher in Environmental Engineering and Bioprocess Technology with a focus on sustainable biomass valorization, circular bioeconomy, and climate-smart food systems. My work explores the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass and food/agricultural waste into valuable products such as volatile fatty acids (VFAs), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), and alternative proteins through fermentation and microbial bioprocesses. Currently, I am actively involved in research projects aiming to bridge environmental sustainability with rural development, including bioenergy, waste management, and alternative protein solutions for public nutrition programs. My teaching interests span Environmental Biotechnology, Waste-to-Resource Technologies, and Community-Centric Sustainable Engineering. I aim to share my work, connect with fellow researchers and students, and promote technologies for a greener, inclusive future.

Postdoc Researcher, INRAE, Narbonnne, France

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Applied Microbiology & Biotechnology

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, India, 2021

Thesis: Biodegradation and Biovalorization of Lignin and its Model Compounds by Bacteria

M.Sc. (Tech) in Environmental Sciences & Technology

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India, 2016

Thesis: Wastewater Treatment Using Microbial Fuel Cell

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry

University of Delhi, India, 2013