Hrudayanath Thatoi
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.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Maharaja Sriram Chandra BhanjaDeo University, Baripada, Odisha, India