PROF. RANADHIR CHAKRABORTY WON DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD IN THE FIELD OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS Biotechnology INDIA

Prof. (Dr.) Ranadhir Chakraborty is a renowned molecular microbiologist with over four decades of academic and research experience. He earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Bose Institute, Kolkata, under the University of Calcutta. His expertise lies in Molecular Microbiology, Microbial Genomics, and Biomolecular Technology, and he has made pioneering contributions to microbial genetics, antibiotic resistance, and biofilm research.

He has held several key positions at the Department of Biotechnology, University of North Bengal (UNB), India, including Professor & Head, Academic Coordinator, and Course Coordinator (2004–2016; 2022–2024). He is presently serving as Senior Professor, Department of Biotechnology, UNB (2016–till date).

Research Contributions & Publications

Prof. Chakraborty has an impressive academic output:

  • 87 refereed research papers (57 PubMed indexed)

  • 16 book chapters

  • 2 edited volumes (including a Springer book on antifungal agents)

  • 15 publications during the COVID-19 pandemic alone

  • Multiple patents filed, including a ZnO-nanoparticle-based therapeutic and a biosensor for detecting Shigella dysenteriae

His research projects, funded by agencies such as DBT, CSIR, UGC, and WBPCB, span across microbial genomics, antimicrobial resistance, metagenomics of aquatic ecosystems, biofilm modulation, and environmental microbiology. He has successfully mentored multiple research teams and guided transformative projects linking basic science with translational applications.

Awards & Recognitions

Prof. Chakraborty’s outstanding contributions have been recognized with numerous awards:

  • Fellow, West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology (2016)

  • Dewang Mehta National Education Award – Best Professor in Biotechnology Studies (2019)

  • International Travel Award, SERB, Govt. of India (2014) to attend FEBS-EMBO Conference, Paris

  • Invited Distinguished Speaker, 3rd Annual Next Generation Sequencing Data Congress, London (2015)

His research has also gained international visibility, with his studies featured in The Microbiologist (Applied Microbiology International, 2023), IndiaBioscience, The Economic Times, and multiple reputed science communication platforms.

Memberships & Professional Engagements

  • Life Member, Society of Biological Chemists (India)

  • Member, American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

  • Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

  • Member of executive and academic councils at University of North Bengal

  • Global Outreach-Contributing Member, American Society for Microbiology (2024)

Academic Leadership & Community Engagement

As Head of COFAM (Centre of Floriculture and Agri-business Management) at UNB, Prof. Chakraborty spearheaded programs integrating academic research with rural community engagement, enhancing floriculture, tissue culture, and agribusiness in North Bengal. His work has been recognized internationally as a case study in community–university engagement (AsiaEngage Conference 2014, Indonesia).

Eligibility for Distinguished Researcher Award

With over 85 high-quality publications, patents, pioneering projects, and international recognition, Prof. Chakraborty has demonstrated sustained excellence in molecular microbiology and biotechnology research. His career reflects a rare blend of scholarly impact, academic leadership, and translational science for societal benefit. These achievements make him highly deserving of the Distinguished Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.