Dr. Harengiri Gosai is an accomplished Associate Professor in the field of Microbiology and Biotechnology with extensive experience in teaching, research, academic administration, and scientific innovation. He is currently serving as Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Gokul Global University (June 2026 – Present). Prior to this, he served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biosciences, School of Science, Indrashil University (June 2018 – June 2026).

With expertise in molecular biology, industrial microbiology, genetic engineering, microbial genetics, environmental microbiology, enzymology, microbial ecology, and evolution, Dr. Gosai has contributed significantly towards advanced teaching methodologies, curriculum development, student mentoring, and interdisciplinary research.

Research Contributions & Expertise

Dr. Gosai’s research focuses on microbial biotechnology, environmental microbiology, bioremediation, microbial diversity, bacterial cellulose, probiotics, and sustainable biotechnology solutions. His major research contributions include the development of microbial approaches for degradation of environmental pollutants, especially Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), and applications of microbial products for industrial and biomedical purposes.

He has successfully undertaken major funded research projects, including:

• “Bioremediation of PAHs in soil mesocosms through adaptive laboratory evolution of defined bacterial consortia isolated from Gujarat coastline” funded by GSBTM, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, with a sanctioned amount of ₹36.80 lakh (2023–2026).
• “Development of Sustainable Chemical Process and Analytical Centre” funded by Industries Commissionerate, Department of Industries and Mines, Government of Gujarat, with a sanctioned amount of ₹3.77 crore (2024–2028).

Research Impact & Publications

Dr. Gosai has made remarkable contributions to scientific literature through high-quality research publications in reputed national and international journals. His research impact includes:

• Cumulative Impact Factor: 116.092
• Average Impact Factor per Article: 4.83
• Total Citations: 1069+
• h-index: 18
• i10-index: 26

He has published extensively in journals including Journal of Environmental Management, Biopolymers, Food Bioscience, Biotechnology for Sustainable Materials, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Chemical Engineering Journal, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, and Science of the Total Environment.

His research articles highlight advancements in:

• PAHs biodegradation and environmental remediation
• Microbial community analysis using next-generation sequencing
• Bacterial cellulose production and applications
• Probiotics and microbial exopolysaccharides
• Enzyme technology and metabolic engineering

Books & Book Chapters

Dr. Gosai has contributed chapters to several internationally published books by reputed publishers such as Springer, Elsevier, and John Wiley & Sons. His contributions cover emerging areas including marine biotechnology, nanotechnology, microbial products, bioremediation, microbiome research, and biomedical applications of biotechnology.

Technical & Research Skills

Dr. Gosai possesses expertise in:

• Advanced microbiological and biotechnological techniques
• Molecular biology techniques including DNA, RNA, and protein analysis
• Genomics and proteomics
• Next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis
• Statistical modelling and computational approaches
• Process-centric and data-centric research methodologies

Academic Leadership & Institutional Contributions

Dr. Gosai has actively contributed to academic development and scientific events. He served as Organizing Secretary for the 1st International Conference on Biological Sciences for a Sustainable Future: Research, Innovations and Solutions (2025) and has been part of several organizing committees for conferences, workshops, and webinar series.

He has also been actively involved in mentoring students, promoting research culture, and supporting institutional academic excellence.

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Harengiri Gosai has received notable recognitions, including:

• CSIR Travel Award – Full Airfare Support for participation in BioMicroworld-2017, VII International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology, Madrid, Spain.
• Faculty Excellence Award, Indrashil University.

Eligibility for Outstanding Researcher Award 

Dr. Harengiri Gosai is highly eligible for the Outstanding Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels due to his significant contributions to microbiology, biotechnology, environmental research, and sustainable scientific innovation. His eligibility is strongly supported by his:

• Extensive research experience in microbial biotechnology and environmental remediation.
• Successful completion and leadership of high-value externally funded research projects.
• Strong publication record with more than 1000 citations and an h-index of 18.
• Contributions to high-impact international journals and reputed academic books.
• Development of innovative microbial solutions for pollution control, industrial biotechnology, and biomedical applications.
• Active involvement in mentoring young researchers, organizing scientific conferences, and strengthening academic excellence.

Through his impactful research, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to scientific advancement, Dr. Gosai represents outstanding achievement and excellence in the field of Microbiology and Biotechnology.