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Dr. Arijit Jana

Assistant Professor ( On Contract )
Department
MICRO BIOLOGY
Contact
+91 3222 298-410 / Centrex Extn. 410
Biographical Sketch
Academic Interest
Educational Qualification
Degree NameInstituteYear of passing/awarded
Ph. D.Vidyasagar University2016
M. Sc.Vidyasagar University2009
B. Sc. (Hons)Vidyasagar University2007
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
Production and Application of Bacterial Tannase
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
Description of Experience
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, Vidyasagar University: 03.09.2024- till date
Contractual Guest Teacher, Dept. of Microbiology (UG & PG), Raja N L Khan Women's College (Autonomous): 01.09.2022-02.09.2024
Specialization/Research Area
Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest)Detailed Description
Field of SpecializationMicrobial Enzyme
Research Area/ Areas of InterestWaste valorization
Field of SpecializationNatural and Microbial Polymer
Research Area/ Areas of InterestDownstream Processing
Research Area/ Areas of InterestMicrobial fermentation & scale up
Field of SpecializationMicrobial Corrosion
Research Area/ Areas of InterestBiopolymer based biomaterials
Course/ Subject Taught
Course Name
Bacteriology
Instrumentation
Microbial Physiology
Bioinformatics
Fermentation Technology
Food Microbiology
Advanced products and Biosafety Norms
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
TitlePublication TypePublished inPublished onPublisher's NameRoleDetails
Enhanced remediation of polyaromatic hydrocarbon using agro-industrial waste for biofuel production and environmental pollution mitigationInternationalEnvironmental Science and Pollution Research, 31 (46), 57369-57375, 09441344Oct, 2024Springer NatureCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 5.80000
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Comparative assessment of sugarcane bagacillo and bagasse at lab-scale for production of sugars and green chemicals via biochemical platformInternationalBiomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 14 (7), 8483-8492, 21906815Apr, 2024Springer VerlagCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 3.50000
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Molecular exposition of broad-spectrum antibacterial efficacy by p-coumaric acid from an edible mushroom Termitomyces heimii: in vitro and in silico approachInternationalSystems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing, 3 (4), 750-764, 26627655Oct, 2023Springer NatureCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 3.46000
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Extraction of chitosan from biologically-derived chitin by bacterial chitin deacetylase: Process optimization and product quality assessmentInternationalInternational Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 244, 125389, 01418130Jul, 2023Elsevier B.V.Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 7.70000
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Dilute acid hydrolysis and bioconversion of waste potato to ethanol and yeast lipid for evaluating carbon flow in waste biorefineryInternationalBioEnergy Research, 16 (1), 203-212, 19391234Mar, 2023Springer New YorkCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 3.10000
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Cassava starch-derived aerogels as biodegradable packaging materialsInternationalMaterials Chemistry and Physics, 296, 127282, 02540584Feb, 2023Elsevier B.V.Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 4.30000
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Catalytic cracking of yeast-borne single-cell oil for the production of small-chain olefins over a PtSn/alumina catalystInternationalGreen Chemistry, 25 (2), 728-735, 14639262Jan, 2023Royal Society of ChemistryCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 9.30000
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Efficient valorization of feather waste by Bacillus cereus IIPK35 for concomitant production of antioxidant keratin hydrolysate and milk-clotting metallo-serine keratinaseInternationalJournal of Environmental Management, 324, 116380, 03014797Dec, 2022ElsevierFirst AuthorImpact Factor: 8.00000
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Microbiologically influenced corrosion of wastewater pipeline and its mitigation by phytochemicals: Mechanistic evaluation based on spectroscopic, microscopic and theoretical analysesInternationalJournal of Molecular Liquids, 364, 119960, 01677322Oct, 2022Elsevier B.V.First AuthorImpact Factor: 5.30000
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Reutilization of waste fungal biomass for concomitant production of proteochitinolytic enzymes and their catalytic products by Alcaligenes faecalis SK10NationalIndian Journal of Experimental Biology, 60 (09), 689-700, 00195189Sep, 2022National Institute of Science Communication and Policy ResearchCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 0.94400
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Extraction of chitin from Litopenaeus vannamei shell and its subsequent characterization: an approach of waste valorization through microbial bioprocessingInternationalBioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 44 (9), 1943-1956, 16157591Sep, 2021Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbHCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 3.50000
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Keratinase biosynthesis from waste poultry feathers for proteinaceous stain removalInternationalACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 8 (48), 17651-17663, 21680485Nov, 2020American Chemical SocietyFirst AuthorImpact Factor: 7.10000
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Xylitol production from lignocellulosic pentosans: a rational strain engineering approach toward a multiproduct biorefineryInternationalJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 67 (4), 1173-1186, 00218561Jan, 2019American Chemical SocietyCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 5.70000
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Thermostable acidic protease production by Aspergillus terreus NCFT 4269.10 using chickling vetch peelsInternationalJournal of Taibah University for Science, 10 (4), 571-583, 16583655Jul, 2016Taylor and Francis Ltd.Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 2.80000
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Thermostable amylase production from hot spring isolate Exiguobacterium sp: A promising agent for natural detergentsInternationalSustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 3, 59-68, 23525541Jun, 2016Elsevier B.V.Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 5.50000
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Production of a-amylase by Aspergillus terreus NCFT4269.10 using pearl millet and its structural characterizationInternationalFrontiers in Plant Science, 7, 1-13, 1664462XMay, 2016Frontiers Media SACo-AuthorImpact Factor: 4.10000
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Bacterial keratinolytic protease, imminent starter for NextGen leather and detergent industriesInternationalSustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 3, 8-22, 23525541Feb, 2016Elsevier B.V.Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 5.50000
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Purification and biochemical characterization of chitinase of Aeromonas hydrophila SBK1 biosynthesized using crustacean shellInternationalBiocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 5, 211-218, 1878-8181Jan, 2016Elsevier, NetherlandCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 3.40000
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Tannase immobilization by chitin-alginate based adsorption-entrapment technique and its exploitation in fruit juice clarificationInternationalFood and Bioprocess Technology, 8, 2319-2329, 19355130Nov, 2015Springer New YorkFirst AuthorImpact Factor: 5.30000
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Keratinase production by Bacillus weihenstephanensis PKD5 in solid state fermentation and study of its milk clotting potentialNationalIndian Journal of Biotechnology, 14, 200-207, 09725849Sep, 2015NISCAIR-CSIR, IndiaCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 0.32400
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Role of probiotic Lactobacillus fermentum KKL1 in the preparation of a rice based fermented beverageInternationalBioresource technology, 188, 161-168,09608524Jul, 2015Elsevier LtdCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 9.70000
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Microbial, saccharifying and antioxidant properties of an Indian rice based fermented beverageInternationalFood Chemistry, 168, 196-202, 03088146Feb, 2015Elsevier LtdCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 8.50000
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A new strategy for improvement of tamarind seed based chicken diet after microbial detannification and assessment of its safety aspectsInternationalActa Biologica Szegediensis, 59 (1), 1-9, 1588385XJan, 2015University of SzegedFirst AuthorImpact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: UGC CARE
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Smart cleaning-in-place process through crude keratinase: an eco-friendly cleaning techniques towards dairy industriesInternationalJournal of cleaner production, 76, 140-153, 09596526Aug, 2014Elsevier LtdCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 9.80000
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Smart cleaning properties of a multi tolerance keratinolytic protease from an extremophilic Bacillus tequilensis hsTKB2: prediction of enzyme modification siteInternationalWaste and Biomass Valorization, 5, 931-945, 18772641Jul, 2014Springer Science and Business Media B.V.Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 2.60000
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Biosynthesis, structural architecture and biotechnological potential of bacterial tannase: A molecular advancementInternationalBioresource Technology, 157, 327-340,09608524Jul, 2014Elsevier LtdFirst AuthorImpact Factor: 9.70000
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Ethnic preparation of haria, a rice-based fermented beverage, in the province of lateritic West Bengal, IndiaInternationalEthnobotany Research & Applications, 12, 039-049, 15473465Mar, 2014University of Hawaii PressCo-AuthorImpact Factor:
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Appraisal of antioxidant, anti-hemolytic and DNA shielding potentialities of chitosaccharides produced innovatively from shrimp shell by sequential treatment with immobilized enzymesInternationalFood chemistry, 158, 325-334, 03088146Mar, 2014Elsevier LtdCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 8.50000
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An efficient cloth cleaning properties of a crude keratinase combined with detergent: towards industrial viewpointInternationalJournal of cleaner production, 66, 672-684, 09596526Mar, 2014Elsevier Ltd.Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 9.80000
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Effective dehairing properties of keratinase from Paenibacillus woosongensis TKB2 obtained under solid state fermentationInternationalWaste and Biomass Valorization, 5, 97-107, 18772641Feb, 2014Springer Science and Business Media B.V.Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 2.60000
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Effective dehairing properties of keratinase from Paenibacillus woosongensis TKB2 obtained under solid state fermentationInternationalWaste and Biomass Valorization, 5, 97-107, 18772641Feb, 2014Springer Science and Business Media B.V.Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 2.60000
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Chitinases biosynthesis by immobilized Aeromonas hydrophila SBK1 by prawn shells valorization and application of enzyme cocktail for fungal protoplast preparationInternationalJournal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 117 (2), 170-177, 13474421Feb, 2014Elsevier B.V.Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 2.30000
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Exploitation of fermented shrimp-shells hydrolysate as functional food: assessment of antioxidant, hypocholesterolemic and prebiotic activitiesNationalIndian Journal of Experimental Biology, 51, 924-934, 00195189Nov, 2013National Institute of Science Communication and Policy ResearchCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 0.94400
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Analysis of altera-tion of gut microbial population under the exposure of graded hyperbaric pressures: application of meta-genomic approachNationalIndian Journal of Experimental Biology, 51, 960-968, 00195189Nov, 2013National Institute of Science Communication and Policy ResearchCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 0.94400
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Low cost single step purification of endoglucanase from fermented brothNationalIndian Journal of Experimental Biology, 51, 954-959, 00195189Nov, 2013National Institute of Science Communication and Policy ResearchCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 0.94400
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Thermodynamics and kinetic properties of halostable endoglucanase from Aspergillus fumigatus ABK9InternationalJournal of Basic Microbiology, 54 (S1), S142-S151, 0233111XJul, 2013Wiley-VCH VerlagCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 3.50000
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Process optimization of xylanase production using cheap solid substrate by Trichoderma reesei SAF3 and study on the alteration of behavioral properties of enzyme obtained from SSF and SmFInternationalBioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 36, 57-68,16157591Jul, 2013Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbHCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 3.50000
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Enhanced tannase production by Bacillus subtilis PAB2 with concomitant antioxidant productionInternationalBiocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2, 363–371,1878-8181Jun, 2013Elsevier, NetherlandFirst AuthorImpact Factor: 3.40000
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Structural characterization of thermostable, solvent tolerant, cytosafe tannase from Bacillus subtilis PAB2InternationalBiochemical Engineering Journal, 77, 161-170, 1369703XJun, 2013Elsevier B.V.First AuthorImpact Factor: 3.70000
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Bioconver-sion of rice straw to sugar using multizyme complex of fungal origin and subsequent production of bioethanol by mixed fermentation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae MTCC 173 and Zymomonas mobilis MTCC 2428InternationalIndustrial Crops and Products 46, 217-225, 09266690Apr, 2013Elsevier B.V.Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 5.60000
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Proficient biodegrada-tion of shrimp shells by Aeromonas hydrophila SBK1 for the concomitant production of antifungal chitinase and antioxidant chitosaccharidesInternationalInternational Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 79, 88-97, 09648305Apr, 2013Elsevier LtdCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 4.10000
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Production of cellulo-lytic enzymes by Aspergillus fumigatus ABK9 in wheat bran-rice straw mixed substrate and use of cocktail enzymes for deinking of waste office paper pulpInternationalBioresource technology 128, 290-296, 09608524Jan, 2013Elsevier LtdCo-AuthorImpact Factor: 9.70000
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Rapid screening of tannase producing microbes by using natural tanninInternationalBrazilian Journal of Microbiology, 43 (3), 1080-1083, 0001-3714Jun, 2012Brazilian Society for MicrobiologyFirst AuthorImpact Factor: 2.10000
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Characterization of tannase protein sequences of bacteria and fungi: an in silico studyInternationalThe Protein Journal, 31 (4): 306 – 327, 1572 - 3887Mar, 2012Springer (Germany)Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 1.90000
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Xylanase isozymes from the newly isolated Bacillus sp. CKBx1D and optimization of its deinking potentialityInternationalJournal of Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology- Part A : Enzyme Engineering and Biotechnology,167, 1208-1219, 0273-2289Jan, 2012Springer (USA)Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 3.10000
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Structural characterization of thermostable, solvent tolerant, cytosafe tannase from Bacillus subtilis PAB2InternationalBiochemical Engineering Journal, 77, 161–170, 1369703XJan, 2012Elsevier, NetherlandFirst AuthorImpact Factor: 3.70000
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Tannase production by Penicillium purpurogenum PAF6 in solid state fermentation of tannin-rich plant residues following OVAT and RSMInternationalJournal of Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology- Part A : Enzyme Engineering and Biotechnology, 167:1254–1269, 0273-2289Jan, 2012Springer (USA)First AuthorImpact Factor: 3.10000
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Chitinolytic enzymes from the newly isolated Aeromonas hydrophila SBK1: Study of mosquitocidal activityInternationalBioControl, 57 (3):441-449, 13866141Aug, 2011Springer (Netherlands)Co-AuthorImpact Factor: 2.20000
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Book Chapter Published
Title of ChapterTitle of the BookPublished byPublished onRoleDetails
Poultry Waste Biorefinery: Opportunities for Sustainable ManagementBiotic ResourcesCRC PressFeb, 2023First Author,Corresponding AuthorIndexing: Book citation index (WoS)
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Omics Approach to Understanding Microbial DiversityBiotechnological Advances for Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and NanotechnologyApple Academic PressApr, 2022Co-AuthorIndexing: Book citation index (WoS)
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Renewable Hydrocarbon from Biomass: Thermo-Chemical, Chemical and Biochemical PerspectivesFrontiers in Soil and Environmental MicrobiologyCRC PressMar, 2020Co-AuthorIndexing: Book citation index (WoS)
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Oleaginous Yeasts: Lignocellulosic Biomass Derived Single Cell Oil as Biofuel FeedstockPrinciples and Applications of Fermentation TechnologyJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.Aug, 2018Co-AuthorIndexing: Book citation index (WoS)
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Microbial cyp450: An insight into its molecular/catalytic mechanism, production and industrial applicationPrinciples and Applications of Fermentation TechnologyJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.Aug, 2018Co-AuthorIndexing: Book citation index (WoS)
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Biopulping of lignocelluloseLignocellulosic biomass production and industrial applicationsScrivener Publishing LLCJun, 2017First Author,Corresponding AuthorIndexing: Book citation index (WoS)
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Research Project
Worked asFunding AgencyAmount in Rs.DurationPeriodStatus
Principal InvestigatorScience & Engineering Research Board, Department of Science & Technology18999142 years2016-2018Complete
Membership of Learned Society
Title/Name of the Society
Biotech Research Society of India (BRSI, Life Member)
Association of Microbiologist of India, India (AMI, Life Member)