Dr. Moumita Chakraborty is an environmental scientist and academic specializing in environmental microbiology, bioremediation, sustainable waste management, and soil remediation. She received the prestigious ICAR Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) in 2018 while pursuing her Ph.D. in Environmental Science, reflecting her strong academic foundation and research excellence.

Professionally, she served as Senior Environment Executive at Kryfs Power Components Ltd. (September 2023–August 2024), contributing to the RDSS Scheme funded by the Asian Development Bank, where she gained valuable industrial experience in environmental management and sustainability. Since August 2024, she has been serving as a faculty member at Adamas University, Barasat, where she is actively involved in teaching, research, and mentoring students in environmental science.

Research Expertise & Contributions

Dr. Chakraborty's research focuses on:

• Environmental microbiology and microbial biotechnology
• Bioremediation of e-waste and petroleum-contaminated soils
• Heavy metal detoxification and soil restoration
• Biosurfactant-producing microorganisms
• Sustainable environmental management
• Circular economy approaches for electronic waste remediation

She has contributed significantly to developing microbial technologies for environmental sustainability, particularly through the isolation and characterization of novel bacterial strains capable of degrading electronic waste polymers and removing toxic heavy metals from contaminated soils.

Publications & Scholarly Achievements

Dr. Chakraborty has established an impressive research profile with:

• 10+ peer-reviewed research papers published in reputed international journals including Environmental Research, Heliyon, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, and Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing.
• 3 book chapters, including a contribution to Springer's Encyclopedia of Green Materials.
• A gene sequence registered in the NCBI GenBank (Accession No. OQ818669), highlighting her contribution to microbial genomics.
• Numerous interdisciplinary publications addressing environmental sustainability, agricultural biotechnology, and microbial remediation technologies.

Her publications have appeared in journals with notable impact factors, demonstrating the scientific significance and global relevance of her research.

Conference Presentations & Scientific Engagement

Dr. Chakraborty has actively presented her research at national and international scientific forums through:

• Oral presentations on microbial degradation of electronic waste.
• Poster presentations on nanotechnology applications in COVID-19 diagnostics.
• Presentations on sustainable agricultural and environmental biotechnology.

Her participation in international conferences reflects her commitment to scientific collaboration and knowledge dissemination.

Awards, Fellowships & Recognition

Dr. Chakraborty's achievements include:

• ICAR Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), 2018
• Best Article Award (First Position) for the article "Bioremediation of Waste Water via Vermifiltration"
• Qualified West Bengal State Eligibility Test (WBSET), 2023

These recognitions demonstrate both her academic excellence and her contributions to environmental research.

Professional Memberships & Outreach

In addition to her research publications, Dr. Chakraborty has contributed popular scientific articles promoting environmental awareness and sustainable wastewater treatment. Her work bridges academic research and practical environmental solutions, supporting sustainable development goals and environmental conservation.

Major Areas of Expertise

• Environmental Microbiology
• Bioremediation
• Soil Remediation
• Heavy Metal Detoxification
• E-waste Management
• Biosurfactants
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Sustainable Environmental Management
• Wastewater Treatment
• Circular Economy

Eligibility for Young Professor Award

Dr. Moumita Chakraborty is highly eligible for the Young Professor Award under the Scientific Laurels based on the following accomplishments:

• Demonstrates a strong academic career with outstanding research productivity at an early stage.
• Published high-quality research in internationally recognized SCI-indexed journals.
• Significant contributions to environmental microbiology, e-waste bioremediation, and sustainable environmental technologies.
• Authored book chapters, including contributions to internationally published reference works.
• Registered a microbial gene sequence in the NCBI GenBank, reflecting original scientific contributions.
• Recipient of the prestigious ICAR Senior Research Fellowship and multiple academic recognitions.
• Active participation in international conferences through oral and poster presentations.
• Successfully combines academic teaching, industrial environmental management experience, and innovative research.
• Continues to contribute to environmental sustainability through research, education, and scientific outreach at Adamas University.

Dr. Moumita Chakraborty has established herself as an emerging environmental scientist with impactful research in environmental biotechnology and sustainable remediation technologies. Her combination of quality publications, innovative research, academic excellence, industrial experience, and commitment to environmental sustainability makes her a strong and deserving candidate for the Scientific Laurels Young Professor Award.