Dr. Raya Bhattacharjya is a biotechnology researcher specializing in algal biotechnology, diatom biology, and biorefinery approaches for sustainable energy, nutrition, and aquaculture applications. Her research integrates algal physiology, metabolomics, systems biology, and bioinformatics to valorize microalgal biomass into high-value bioactive compounds. She has made notable contributions to understanding lipid, protein, and antioxidant production in marine and freshwater diatoms under diverse environmental and wastewater conditions. Her work also spans phycoremediation, ecotoxicology of emerging contaminants, and microbial biofuels supporting green shipping initiatives. She has authored over 28 high-impact publications in leading international journals, accumulating more than 460 citations with an h-index of 11 and an i10-index of 12. As an active reviewer and reviewing editor for major scientific publishers, she contributes to advancing research quality in algal, marine, and environmental sciences. Her broader scientific vision focuses on leveraging marine microbial resources for sustainable, climate-responsive biotechnological solutions.
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