Dr. Rittick Mondal is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology at Kalinga University, India. With over six years of research and academic experience, he has established himself as a promising young scientist in the fields of Microbiology, Nanobiotechnology, Host-Pathogen Interactions, Biosensing, and Antimicrobial Resistance. His research is particularly focused on developing low-cost, point-of-care diagnostic technologies such as lateral flow assays to enhance rapid detection in both healthcare and agriculture.

Awards & Achievements

• Outstanding Paper Presentation Award (3rd Rank, 2023) – Department of Science and Technology & Biotechnology, Govt. of West Bengal.

• DST-INSPIRE Fellowship (2019) – Awarded by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, to pursue Ph.D. research.

• Gold Medalist (2019 Convocation, for 2016–2018 batch) – Secured 1st rank in M.Sc. Microbiology, Vidyasagar University.

• ICAR-ASRB-NET (2018) – Qualified the National Eligibility Test conducted by ICAR.

• Best Poster Presentation Award (2016) – Vidyasagar University at undergraduate level.

Research Contributions

Dr. Rittick Mondal research productivity reflects his strong scientific commitment and innovation:

• Publications – 59 

  • Research Articles: 17

  • Review Articles: 22

  • Book Chapters: 16

  • Other scholarly contributions: Perspective article, graphical review, news article, and letters to the editor.

Editorial & Reviewer Roles

• Reviewer for 13 academic journals, contributing to the global scientific community by evaluating research in microbiology and nanotechnology.

Professional Memberships

• Life Member, Association of Microbiologists of India.

• Affiliate Member, Royal Society of Chemistry, London, UK.

Technical Expertise

Dr. Rittick Mondal is proficient in a wide range of advanced laboratory techniques, including:

• Nanoparticle/nanocomposite synthesis

• LFA biosensors, aptamer-based diagnostics, dot blot and colorimetric assays

• DNA isolation, PCR, electrophoresis, chromatography

• Spectrophotometry, microscopy (light & electron)

• Bioinformatics and biostatistics tools

• Scientific illustrations using Biorender, GraphPad Prism, Origin, and ImageJ

Academic Engagements

He has actively participated in several seminars, symposia, workshops, and trainings, further strengthening his expertise and collaborations in microbiology and biotechnology.

Eligibility for the Young Researcher Award

Dr. Rittick Mondal exemplifies the qualities of an emerging scientific leader. His DST-INSPIRE fellowship, high-impact publications, gold medal in M.Sc., and international recognition highlight his strong research foundation. With a focus on innovative diagnostics, host-pathogen biology, and nanobiotechnology, Dr. Mondal is highly deserving of the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels, recognizing his outstanding contributions and future potential in advancing microbiology and biotechnology research