Dr. Bharati Kollah is a distinguished soil microbiologist and climate change scientist currently serving as Principal Scientist at ICAR–Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal. With over two decades of research and professional experience, Dr. Kollah has made sustained contributions to soil biology, greenhouse gas mitigation, carbon sequestration, soil microbial diversity, and sustainable agricultural systems. Her work integrates fundamental soil science with applied microbial technologies to address climate change challenges in agriculture.

Research Expertise & Contributions

Dr. Kollah’s research focuses on:

• Soil microbial diversity and function

• Greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation strategies

• Soil carbon dynamics and sequestration

• Climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural practices

• Bioenergy crops and plant–microbe interactions

Her research outcomes have significantly enhanced understanding of microbial regulation of greenhouse gases and soil health-based climate solutions, with direct relevance to national and global agricultural sustainability goals.

International & National Recognition

• International:

  • Recognised FAO GLOSOLAN Technical Committee Member, representing the Asian region, highlighting her global expertise in soil science and policy-relevant research.

• National Awards & Honors (07) include:

  • CSIR Senior Research Fellowship (1999)

  • Bharat Jyoti Award (2013)

  • Scientist of the Year – National Environmental Science Academy (2014)

  • Fellow, Biodiversity Association of India (2014)

  • NESA Fellow (2020)

  • JSP Yadav Memorial Award – Indian Society of Soil Science (2023)

These accolades reflect her sustained excellence, leadership, and national standing in environmental and soil sciences.

Publications & Scholarly Output

• Peer-reviewed research articles: 53

• Edited books: 01

• Book chapters: 05 (Springer Nature, Springer Singapore, Nova USA, NIPA)

Her edited book “Integrated Agricultural Strategies to Mitigate Climate Change” (2021) and internationally published chapters underscore her scholarly depth and interdisciplinary impact.

Academic Leadership & Capacity Building

Dr. Kollah has played a vital role in human resource development through:

• Course Director for multiple ICAR Winter Schools and Model Training Courses on greenhouse gas mitigation, soil biology, and microbial technologies

• Organizer and Keynote Speaker in national and international webinars and scientific events

These efforts demonstrate her leadership in mentoring scientists and translating research into practice.

Eligibility for Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Bharati Kollah is highly eligible for the Best Researcher Award (Scientific Laurels) due to her:

• Outstanding research productivity and citation-worthy contributions

• International recognition through FAO GLOSOLAN representation

• Strong publication record in reputed journals and global publishers

• Proven scientific leadership and capacity-building initiatives

• Significant impact on climate change mitigation, soil health, and sustainable agriculture

Her career exemplifies research excellence, innovation, and global relevance, aligning perfectly with the objectives of the Scientific Laurels – Best Researcher Award.