Bikash Chandra Behera | Bioremediation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Bikash Chandra Behera | Bioremediation | Best Researcher Award

Technical person at National Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhubaneswar, India

Dr. Bikash Chandra Behera is a scientific and technical staff member at the School of Biological Sciences, NISER, Bhubaneswar, India. With a Ph.D. in Life Sciences from North Orissa University, his expertise lies in microbial bioprospecting, bioremediation, and the exploration of extreme environments for novel bioactive molecules. His work integrates culture-dependent and metagenomic approaches to identify microbial diversity and develop applications for biotechnological advancements. Dr. Behera is dedicated to environmental sustainability, working on bioremediation and biofuel production from waste biomass.

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šŸŽ“ Education

Ph.D. in Life Sciences, North Orissa University, Thesis: Biotechnological potential of soil bacteria from mangroves (Guides: Prof. H.N. Thatoi, Prof. S.K. Dutta). M.Sc. in Microbiology, North Orissa University. B.Sc. in Botany, Fakir Mohan University. His academic journey emphasizes microbiology, environmental science, and biotechnology, laying the foundation for his current research endeavors.

šŸ’¼ Experience

Scientific & Technical Staff at School of Biological Sciences, NISER, Bhubaneswar (Present). Researcher: Conducted in-depth research on microbial diversity from mangrove ecosystems and hazardous metal bioremediation. Teaching & Mentoring: Involved in guiding research students and contributing to academic growth in microbiology and biotechnology. He has utilized cutting-edge techniques in genomics, biochemistry, and microscopy for microbial functional analysis.

šŸ† Awards and Honors

Recognition for research excellence in microbial diversity and bioremediation. Contributions to biotechnological innovations in microbial bioactive molecule discovery. Numerous research presentations at national and international conferences. Dr. Beheraā€™s accolades reflect his dedication to advancing scientific understanding in the fields of microbiology and environmental biotechnology.

šŸ”¬ Research Focus

Dr. Beheraā€™s research focuses on microbial bioprospecting from extreme habitats to uncover novel enzymes, antimicrobials, and organic acids. He explores bioremediation strategies for hazardous metal contamination and investigates microbial adaptation to extreme environments using omics-based approaches. His work also aims to utilize waste biomass for cost-effective biofuel production. By combining various physical, biochemical, and molecular techniques, he strives to bridge the gap between microbial diversity and practical biotechnological applications.

Conclusion

Dr. Bikash Chandra Behera is a promising candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his significant contributions to the field of microbial diversity and biotechnological innovation. His research on exploring microbial potential from extreme habitats, coupled with his expertise in bioremediation and biofuel production, positions him as a leader in his field. With continued efforts to expand his international collaborations and practical applications, Dr. Behera is well on his way to making substantial advancements in biotechnology and environmental sustainability.

šŸ“šPublicationsĀ 

  1. Green synthesis of lignin nanoparticle and its potential applications in modern biotechnology
    • Year: 2023
    • Authors: HT Sandesh Behera, Sonali Mohapatra, Bikash Chandra Behera
    • Citation: 18

 

  1. Process optimization for conversion of waste banana peels to biobutanol by a yeast co-culture fermentation system
    • Year: 2020
    • Authors: BRPSM Rashmi Ranjan Mishraa, Barsha Samantaraya, Bikash Chandra Behera
    • Citation: 18

 

  1. Biotechnological potentials of halotolerant and halophilic bacteria from mangrove ecosystems
    • Year: 2020
    • Authors: H Thatoi, RR Mishra, BC Behera
    • Citation: 16

 

  1. Production of ethanol and clarification of apple juice by pectinase enzyme produced from Aspergillus terreus NCFT 4269.10
    • Year: 2016
    • Authors: B Sethi, A Satpathy, S Tripathy, S Parida, SK Singdevsachan, B Behera
    • Citation: 16

 

  1. Extracellular production and characterization of red pigment from Penicillium purpurogenum BKS9
    • Year: 2016
    • Authors: BK Sethi, P Prabhatee, SL Sahoo, BC Behera, B Dikshit, S Sena
    • Citation: 13

 

  1. Partial purification and characterization of sulphur oxidase from Micrococcus sp. and Klebsiella sp. isolated from mangrove soils of Mahanadi river delta, Odisha, India
    • Year: 2016
    • Authors: BC Behera, SK Singh, M Patra, RR Mishra, BK Sethi, SK Dutta, HN Thatoi
    • Citation: 12

 

  1. Ethanol production by a cellulolytic fungus Aspergillus terreus NCFT 4269.10 using agro-waste as a substrate
    • Year: 2017
    • Authors: BK Sethi, AS Das, A Satpathy, BC Behera
    • Citation: 8

 

  1. Life cycle assessment of bioethanol production from Pennisetum sp. using fed-batch simultaneous saccharification and cofermentation at high solid loadings
    • Year: 2021
    • Authors: Sonali Mohapatra, Bikash Chandra Behera, Achyuta Nanda Acharya, Hrudayanath …
    • Citation: 6

 

  1. Bioethanol production from agro-wastes: a comprehensive review with a focus on pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, and fermentation
    • Year: 2023
    • Authors: HT Barsha Samantaray, Sonali Mohapatra, Rashmi Ranjan Mishra, Bikash …
    • Citation: 5

 

  1. Bio-production of alkaline protease by Trichoderma longibrachiatum and Penicillium rubidurum using different agro-industrial products
    • Year: 2021
    • Authors: BC Behera, BK Sethi, S Mohapatra, H Thatoi, RR Mishra
    • Citation: 5

 

  1. Current status of COVID-19 vaccination and its safety and liability concern for children, pregnant and lactating women
    • Year: 2022
    • Authors: BCBHT Swagat Kumar Das, Manish Paul
    • Citation: 4

 

  1. Extracellular production of amylase and protease by Penicillium Purpurogenum BKS9
    • Year: 2017
    • Authors: BK Sethi, B Dikshit, SL Sahoo, C Pradhan, S Sena, BC Behera
    • Citation: 4

 

  1. Bioethanol production from Pennisetum sp. using fed-batch simultaneous saccharification and co-fermentation at high solid loadings and its life cycle analysis
    • Year: 2020
    • Authors: S Mohapatra, BC Behera, AN Acharya
    • Citation: 3

 

  1. Isolation and Identification of Thermotolerent Acetic Acid Bacteria from Waste Fruits
    • Year: 2020
    • Authors: BCB Bikash Kumar Sahoo, Rashmi Ranjan Mishra
    • Citation: 3

 

  1. Anti-candidal activity of Vitex negundo L.: An ethnomedicinal plant
    • Year: 2009
    • Authors: SK Panda, B Behera, SK Dutta
    • Citation: 3

 

  1. Friedelin: Structure, Biosynthesis, Extraction, and Its Potential Health Impact
    • Year: 2023
    • Authors: ABKHB Santosh Kumar Singh, Shweta Shrivastava, Awdhesh Kumar Mishra …
    • Citation: 2

 

  1. Kinetic modeling and isotherm approach for biosorptive removal of hexavalent chromium using heat inactivated fungal biomass
    • Year: 2023
    • Authors: SDBCBRKMBPMSACH Thatoi
    • Citation: 2

 

  1. Valorization of Lignin Based Nanoparticle from Grass Biomass: An Overview on Synthesis, Characterization and Application
    • Year: 2023
    • Authors: BCBHT Sandesh Behera
    • Citation: 2

 

Bo Zhu | Environmental Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Bo Zhu | Environmental Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University,Ā  China

Bo Zhu is an associate professor and vice dean at the School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He completed his B.S. and Ph.D. at Zhejiang University. His research primarily focuses on bacterial pathogenesis, non-coding RNAs, and horizontal gene transfer in phytopathogens. He has worked as a postdoctoral researcher at prestigious institutions such as Zhejiang University, KU Leuven (Belgium), and the University of Tokyo (Japan). Bo Zhu is dedicated to advancing biocontrol methods for plant diseases and improving agricultural resources through cutting-edge research and teaching.

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Education šŸŽ“

Bo Zhu earned his B.S. in 2004 and Ph.D. in 2010 from Zhejiang University. His academic journey laid the foundation for his groundbreaking research in bacterial pathogenesis, RNA editing, and plant immunity. His doctoral work provided significant contributions to understanding bacterial genetic processes, leading to multiple postdoctoral fellowships in internationally renowned institutions such as Zhejiang University, KU Leuven (Belgium), and the University of Tokyo (Japan).

Experience šŸ§‘ā€šŸ«

Bo Zhu began his academic career as a postdoctoral researcher at Zhejiang University in 2012 and further advanced his expertise at KU Leuven and the University of Tokyo. He joined Zhejiang Sci-Tech University as an assistant professor in 2017 before moving to Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2023, where he became a tenured associate professor and vice dean of the School of Agriculture and Biology. His career reflects a consistent trajectory toward leadership in agriculture and biological sciences.

Awards and Honors šŸ†

Bo Zhu has received several prestigious awards, including the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Outstanding Class Advisor Fund, the Teaching Development Fund, and a Poster Award at the Chinese Doctoral Forum. He was also honored with the Second Prize for Excellent Graduate Student at Zhejiang University. Additionally, his work has been recognized with research funding and accolades, including the Shanghai Super Postdoctoral Fellowship and a National Scholarship for Postgraduate Students awarded to one of his trainees.

Research Focus šŸ”

Bo Zhuā€™s research primarily explores bacterial A-to-I RNA editing and its role in bacterial pathogenesis, specifically in enhancing bacterial oxidative stress tolerance and antibiotic resistance. He also investigates non-coding RNAs in plant immunity and bacterial stress responses. His team is focused on understanding horizontal gene transfer in plant pathogens, aiming to develop novel biocontrol methods for rice bacterial diseases. Additionally, Zhu is building an A-to-I RNA editing site database and studying multidrug-resistant pathogens to combat the global rise in antibiotic resistance.

Conclusion

Bo Zhu stands out as a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award due to his innovative, interdisciplinary research in microbial genomics and plant pathogenesis. His pioneering work on A-to-I RNA editing and non-coding RNAs in bacterial pathogenesis addresses critical challenges in modern agriculture and medicine. With his leadership in academia and contributions to advancing scientific knowledge, Bo Zhu is a deserving candidate for this prestigious recognition. Continued efforts to bridge the gap between research and practical applications could further enhance his already impressive impact.

Publications šŸ“š

  1. Title: Spread of antibiotic resistance genes in drinking water reservoirs: Insights from a deep metagenomic study using a curated database
    Year: 2024
    Authors: Sai Wang, Wenhan Nie, Qing Gu, ēŽ‹č°¢, Danping Yang, Hongyu Li, Peihong Wang, Weixue Liao, Jin Huang, Quan Yuan et al.

 

  1. Title: Suppression of host plant defense by bacterial small RNAs packaged in outer membrane vesicles
    Year: 2024
    Authors: Yan Wu, Sai Wang, Peihong Wang, Wenhan Nie, Iftikhar Ahmad, Panagiotis F. Sarris, Gongyou Chen, Bo Zhu

 

  1. Title: Methylomonas defluvii sp. nov., a type I methane-oxidizing bacterium from a secondary sedimentation tank of a wastewater treatment plant
    Year: 2024
    Authors: Ming-Yan Ouyang, Sai Wang, Wen-Han Nie, Pei-Hong Wang, Wei-Xue Liao, Xiao-Hui Liu, Si-Si Lin, Rong-Peng Lin, Gong-You Chen, Bo Zhu et al.

 

  1. Title: Potentiation of host defense through sRNA packaged in OMVs of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola
    Year: 2023
    Authors: Yan Wu, Sai Wang, Peihong Wang, Wenhan Nie, Iftikhar Ahmad, Gongyou Chen, Bo Zhu

 

  1. Title: Next Generation Sequencing and Comparative Genomic Analysis Reveal Extreme Plasticity of Two Burkholderia glumae Strains HN1 and HN2
    Year: 2022
    Authors: Sai Wang, Wenhan Nie, Ayizekeranmu Yiming, Peihong Wang, Yan Wu, Jin Huang, Iftikhar Ahmad, Gongyou Chen, Longbiao Guo, Bo Zhu

 

  1. Title: Micro-synteny conservation analysis revealed the evolutionary history of bacterial biphenyl degradation pathway
    Year: 2022
    Authors: Raqeeb Ullah, Bo Zhu, Kaleem U. Kakar, Zarqa Nawaz, Muhammd Mushtaq, Taimoor Shah Durrani, Zia Ul Islam, Faheem Nawaz

 

  1. Title: Genome Resource of Ancylobacter pratisalsi E130T: A Novel Plant-Growth-Promoting Bacterium Isolated from the Rhizosphere
    Year: 2022
    Authors: Wenhan Nie, Xin Zheng, Sai Wang, Iftikhar Ahmad, Bo Zhu

 

  1. Title: Identification and Characterization of Rice Circular RNAs Responding to Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae Invasion
    Year: 2022
    Authors: Peihong Wang, Sai Wang, Yan Wu, Wenhan Nie, Ayizekeranmu Yiming, Jin Huang, Iftikhar Ahmad, Bo Zhu, Gongyou Chen

 

  1. Title: Genome Resource of Pseudomonas chlororaphis L5734: A Bacterium Antagonistic to the Mulberry Gray Mold Pathogen Botrytis cinerea
    Year: 2022
    Authors: Xie Wang, Jin Huang, Jingling Liang, Tian Tang, Jianhua Zhang, Bo Zhu, Iftikhar Ahmad, Wenhan Nie, Sai Wang