The application of Biotechnology dates back to the early era of civilization, when people first started to cultivate food crops. While the early applications are certainly still relevant, modern biotechnology is primarily associated with molecular biology, cloning and genetic engineering not only to increase the yield and to improve the quality of the crop but also its potential impact has touched upon virtually all domains of human interactions. Within the last 50 years, several key scientific discoveries revolutionized the biological sciences that facilitated the rapid growth of the biotechnology industry. 'Biotechnology and Biological Sciences III' contains the contributions presented at the 3rd International Conference on Biotechnology and Biological Sciences (BIOSPECTRUM 2019, Kolkata, India, 8-10 August 2019). The papers discuss various aspects of Biotechnology such as: microbial biotechnology, bioinformatics and drug designing, innovations in pharmaceutical industries and food processing industries, bioremediation, nano-biotechnology, and molecular-genetics, and will be of interest to academics and professionals involved or interested in these subject areas.
Dr. Sen’s research interest focuses on Green Process & Product Development for Healthcare Energy & Environment by Microalgal Microbial Biorefinery for Biofuels &Biorenewables, Algal Biofuels with Waste valorization & Bio-CCS Bioprocess Integration Intensification, Optimization Biochemical & Bioprocess Engineering Enzymes and Biofuels Technology, Biomass & Bioenergy Environmental & Marine Biotechnology Probiotics and Nutraceuticals Biosensor development. Dr. Sen received Distinguished Alumnus – Jadavpur University, Kolkata (2017). He was Fulbright Visiting Faculty (2013-2014) at the Columbia University in the City of New York, Manhattan, NY 10027, USA. (2014).He was Runner up (2nd Prize) of the 3rd National Awards for Technology Innovation in Petrochemicals & Downstream Plastic Processing Industries. (2012) and also received UKIERI (British Council) Award for Exchange Visits (UK – RHUL & University of London, London and University of Ulster, Northern Ireland) (2007).
Dr. Susmita Mukherjee, Head of Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, did her Graduation and Post graduation in Zoology. Having more than ten years of teaching experience, she has participated in different national and international conferences and has authored many papers. Her research work is in environmental biotechnology i.e. environmental toxicology; bioremediation. She has done extensive work on the different ecological factors of sewage fed fishery. Presently, she is working on the phytoremediation of soil Arsenic and bioaccumulation and biomagnifications of heavy metals to understand the extent of damage on the crop plants and on food chain.
Ms. Rajashree Paul has obtained her B. tech in Computer Science and Engineering from Kalyani University, West Bengal, India, and MS degree in Computing Science from Simon Fraser University, Canada. She has over 10 years of experience in software industry and is currently Assistant Professor in Computer Science Department in University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata. Her present research interest is the study of electronic, optical and mechanical properties of Quantized Structures. Mrs. Paul is affiliated with the conferences and workshops both in India and abroad, organizes different technical presentations and various industry-University interactions.
Dr. Narula did his Masters in Biotechnology with Gold Medal as university topper. He did his doctoral thesis on Pathogen Reduction and Recycling of Bedding Materials on Dairy Farms. He joined State University of New York in Canton in Fall 2011, first as an instructor and finally being hired as an Assistant Professor in Environmental Science and Chemistry in Fall 2012. Teaching is his passion and he has been taking Education classes at St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY during the summer, since 2012. He has presented his pedagogy skills at several conferences including the International Conference on Education at San Diego in March 2017, The International Journal of Arts, and Sciences in Las Vegas in March 2018. Presently he is working at State University of New York, Canton.
