Bandana Padhan | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bandana Padhan, Adamas University, India.

Dr. Bandana Padhan is a dedicated researcher and Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Adamas University, West Bengal. With a PhD in Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources, she has over 4 years of research experience focusing on sustainable use of bio-resources through biotechnology tools. Dr. Padhan has contributed significantly to plant tissue culture, bio-fertilizer production, and phyto-remediation. She has received several accolades, including the Best Biotechnology Student Award and multiple Best Poster Awards. Her passion for advancing knowledge in biotechnology drives her ongoing research and commitment to teaching.

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Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources
Central University of Odisha (2019)
M.Sc. in Biotechnology
Sambalpur University, Odisha (2010)
B.Sc. in Biotechnology
MITS School of Biotechnology, Utkal University, Odisha (2008)
Research Associate
Bio-fertilizer Production Unit, M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (2021)
Guest Faculty in Botany
Government College, Sundargarh, Odisha (2020)
Assistant Professor
Adamas University, West Bengal (2022 – Present)

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Bandana Padhan is an accomplished researcher in the field of Biotechnology, Biodiversity, and Conservation of Natural Resources, with over 4.2 years of research experience and numerous contributions to plant tissue culture, bio-fertilizer production, molecular marker analysis, phytoremediation, and food composition analysis. Her extensive academic qualifications, including a Ph.D. from the Central University of Odisha, an M.Sc. in Biotechnology, and a B.Sc. in Biotechnology, coupled with her consistent research output, make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development ()

Dr. Padhan has actively pursued professional development through various training programs and workshops. She attended training in mushroom spawn production and cultivation, as well as advanced statistical techniques for data analysis using R. She participated in workshops on GC and GC-MS techniques, biomedical research methodology, and faculty development programs focusing on teaching and research practices. Dr. Padhan is committed to staying updated in her field and enhancing her research capabilities. Her dedication to continuous learning reflects her passion for biotechnology and its applications in sustainable development.

Research Focus

Dr. Padhan’s research focuses on sustainable growth and the effective use of bio-resources using biotechnology. Her work encompasses various areas such as plant tissue culture, bio-fertilizer production, medicinal plant identification, phyto-chemical analysis, and molecular marker analysis. Additionally, she has explored phyto-remediation and the antioxidant activity of plants, highlighting the importance of biodiversity in conservation efforts. Dr. Padhan is dedicated to utilizing biotechnology tools to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Awards and Honors ()

Best Biotechnology Student Award (2010)
Best Poster Award (2011, 2017, 2019)
Certificate of Merit for highest marks in Instrumental Techniques, Microbiology, and Biochemistry (2010)
Anant Ram Badhan Memorial Trophy for Best Biotechnology MSc. Student (2008-2009)
Second Prize in Poster Presentation at 3rd IYSC, New Delhi (2011)
Best Poster Presentation at 4th Indian Biodiversity Congress, Pondicherry (2017)
Best Poster Presentation at Farmers First Conference, Sunabeda, Koraput (2019)

Publications

Potential of Neglected and Underutilized Yams (Dioscorea spp.) for Improving Nutritional Security and Health Benefits – Frontiers in pharmacology 11, 496 – Cited by: 119 (2020)
Nutritional, anti-nutritional and physico-functional properties of wild edible yam (Dioscorea spp.) tubers from Koraput, India – Food Bioscience 34, 100527 – Cited by: 55 (2020)
Chitosan based biodegradable composite for antibacterial food packaging application – Polymers 15 (10), 2235 – Cited by: 42 (2023)
Antibacterial activity of essential oils from different parts of plants against Salmonella and Listeria spp. – Food Chemistry 404, 134723 – Cited by: 40 (2023)
Growth and physiological response of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus (D.C.) Stapf.) under different levels of fly ash-amended soil – International journal of phytoremediation 20 (6), 538-544 – Cited by: 39 (2018)
Natural antioxidant potential of selected underutilized wild yams (Dioscorea spp.) for health benefit – Journal of food science and technology 57, 2370-2376 – Cited by: 30 (2020)
Wild tuber species diversity and its ethno-medicinal use by tribal people of Koraput district of Odisha, India – 2016 – Cited by: 25
Sprouting-associated changes in nutritional and physico-functional properties of indigenous millets from Koraput, India – Proceedings of the national academy of sciences, India section B: biological – Cited by: 20 (2020)