Innovations in Fermentation and Phytopharmaceutical Technologies

Hrudayanath Thatoi is a Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Odisha, India. He is also Director of the Centre for Similipal Studies and Director, HRDC, Maharaja Sriram Chandra BhanjaDeo University. Prof. Thatoi obtained his M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. from Utkal University, Odisha, and has more than 17 years of teaching and 27 years of research experience. He is a fellow recipient of the Society of Applied Biotechnology (FSAB), India. He has contributed immensely to the field of microbiology and biotechnology throughout his research and teaching career. His research activities are based on exploration microbial diversity, bioremediation, biofuel production, mangrove biology, bioactivity studies in medicinal plants and mushrooms, ethnopharmacology and in silico drug design and modeling etc. Prof. Thatoi has handled many research projects funded by the State and Central Government including DST, Govt. of Odisha, UGC-DAE, Govt. of India, Department of Forest, Govt. of Odisha amongst others. So far, 17 students have obtained their Ph.D. under his guidance and supervision, and some 7 students are still continuing. As well as this, several M.Sc., M.Tech., and B.Tech.students have received his guidance for their dissertation works. Prof. Thatoi has published more than 250 research papers in various nationally and internationally reputed journals with total citations of above 5802 with an h-index of 40 and i10-index of 81, and more than 30 book chapters in National and International publications. Dr. Thatoi has also filed two patents (one India another abroad) to his credit. Prof. Thatoi has also authored 18 reference books and Seminar Proceedings through various notable publishers like, Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis (CRC &Apple Publications), Studium Press LLC USA, IK International, Narosa publishers, Biotech Books, APH Publication, etc. He has also authored two text books on “Microbiology and Immunology”, published by India Tech Publication, New Delhi, and “Practical Biotechnology: Principles and Protocols” by IK International Publications, New Delhi for Graduation and Post-Graduation students in the field of Life Sciences and Biotechnology.

Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Maharaja Sriram Chandra BhanjaDeo University, Baripada, Odisha, India

Sonali Mohapatra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Odisha University of Technology and Research (formerly College of Engineering and Technology) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. She has completed her B.Tech and M.Tech in the field of Industrial Biotechnology with distinction from Dr. MGR University, Chennai, India and Ph.D from Biju Patnaik University and Technology, Odisha (Sponsored by TEQIP-II, MHRD, Govt. of India). She has around eight years of research and teaching experience. She is a Fellow recipient of Eurasian Academy of Environmental Sciences (FEAES) and Society of Innovative Educationalist & Scientific Research Professional (FSIESRP).Her area of research focuses on fermentation technologies and waste management strategies. Her specific area of research includes conversion of lignocellulosic biomasses into bioenergy using various fermentation techniques. She has guided 07 M.Tech student and 20 B. Tech students for their dissertation work in the field of Microbial Fermentation and Environmental Technology. She has received various national and international awards for excellence in research and teaching. She has published 19 research articles in reputed international journals along with 10 book chapters. She has also filled an Indian patent and a Philippine patent in the field of industrial waste utilisation for value added products. She has also co-authored 3books that have been published by Springer Nature, CRC Press and Apple Publications.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Odisha University of Technology and Research

Swagat Kumar Das, is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Odisha University of Technology and Research, (Formerly College of Engineering and Technology) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. He obtained his B.Pharm degree from BPUT, Rourkela; M.Tech Biotechnology degree from Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal and Ph.D. degree from Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, India. He is a Fellow recipient of Eurasian Academy of Environmental Sciences (FEAES) and Society of Innovative Educationalist & Scientific Research Professional (FSIESRP). He has more than 11 years of research and teaching experience. His research interests include: phytochemical screening and bioactivity studies leading to possible drug development from mangrove plants for treatment of diabetes and oxidative stress associated complications. His post PhD research area also focused on green synthesis of nanoparticles and evaluation of their pharmacological potentials. He has guided 8 M.Tech and 25 B.Tech students for their dissertation work. He has published more than 26 publications in various National and International journals and 9 book chapters. He has co-authored three books on Practical Biotechnology (I.K. International Publications), Practical Pharmacological Biotechnology (Springer) and Practical Environmental Biotechnology (Springer) and two edited books in Springer and Apple Academic Press

Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Odisha University of Technology and Research, Odisha, India