Ph.D. Programme
in Microbiology
A Ph.D. in Microbiology in India is an intensive research program designed to explore the fascinating world of microorganisms. The Ph.D. candidates engage in original research, conducting experiments and investigations to expand our understanding of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms. Their findings contribute to advancements in fields like medicine, agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental science. Graduates with a Ph.D. in Microbiology often pursue careers in academia, research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare, and public health agencies, making significant contributions to science and human welfare.
Ph.D. Guides and Research Interests
Prof. (Dr.) Amlan Das
Professor, Department of Microbiology.
Associate Dean, Research & Development.
Research Interest
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilm Management: Investigation of phytocompounds and synthetic molecules for synergistic antimicrobial therapy and biofilm disruption.
- Cancer Biology: Focus on EMT, tumour microenvironment and application of natural and synthetic compounds in targeted cancer therapy.
- Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery: Development of nanoparticle-based drug carriers.
Dr. Birson Ingti
Assistant Professor, Coordinator-Department of Microbiology
Research Interest
Antibiotic resistance bacteria, drug discovery
Dr. Niraj Singh
Assistant Professor, Co-ordinator-Ph.D. Cell RGU
Research Interest
- Understanding the virulence dynamics of Ralstonia solanacearum: Through tomato and brinjal seedling model system.
- Development of sustainable bacterial wilt management strategies: Using biocontrol agents and nanomaterial-based composites for protecting tomato, brinjal, and other agriculturally important crops.
Dr. Taranga Jyoti Baruah
Assistant Professor
Research Interest
My research interest focuses on developing sustainable plant extract derived biomedicine to counter cellular stressors like environmental factors and diseases. My work integrates molecular biology, toxicology and natural product pharmacology to study the cellular responses to plant extract treatment in a range organisms from yeast to human cells.
Dr. Susmita Paul
Assistant Professor
Research Interest
Environmental Microbiology, Bioenergy
Dr. Pankaj Losan Sharma
Assistant Professor
Research Interest
- Development of bio-control agent: Against bacterial wilt pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum.
- Development of synthetic microbial isolates: From different hosts to control the disease caused by the pathogen.
Dr. Dipayan Das
Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean Academics (RSBSC)
Research Interest
- Sustainable Application of Nanoscience in Agriculture
- Proteomic Network Analysis: In relation to Plant-Microbe Interaction
- Bio-fertilizer Development: Via Solid-State Fermentation
Dr. Jiwasmika Baishya
Assistant Professor
Research Interest
Microbial Physiology and Antimicrobial therapy
Ph.D. Programme in Microbiology
A Ph.D. in Microbiology in India is an intensive research program designed to explore the fascinating world of microorganisms. The Ph.D. candidates engage in original research, conducting experiments and investigations to expand our understanding of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms. Their findings contribute to advancements in fields like medicine, agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental science. Graduates with a Ph.D. in Microbiology often pursue careers in academia, research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare, and public health agencies, making significant contributions to science and human welfare.
Ph.D. Guides and Research Interests
Prof. (Dr.) Amlan Das
Professor, Department of Microbiology.
Associate Dean, Research & Development.
Research Interest
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilm Management: Investigation of phytocompounds and synthetic molecules for synergistic antimicrobial therapy and biofilm disruption.
- Cancer Biology: Focus on EMT, tumour microenvironment and application of natural and synthetic compounds in targeted cancer therapy.
- Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery: Development of nanoparticle-based drug carriers.
Dr. Birson Ingti
Assistant Professor, Coordinator-Department of Microbiology
Research Interest
Antibiotic resistance bacteria, drug discovery
Dr. Niraj Singh
Assistant Professor, Co-ordinator-Ph.D. Cell RGU
Research Interest
- Understanding the virulence dynamics of Ralstonia solanacearum: Through tomato and brinjal seedling model system.
- Development of sustainable bacterial wilt management strategies: Using biocontrol agents and nanomaterial-based composites for protecting tomato, brinjal, and other agriculturally important crops.
Dr. Taranga Jyoti Baruah
Assistant Professor
Research Interest
My research interest focuses on developing sustainable plant extract derived biomedicine to counter cellular stressors like environmental factors and diseases. My work integrates molecular biology, toxicology and natural product pharmacology to study the cellular responses to plant extract treatment in a range organisms from yeast to human cells.
Dr. Susmita Paul
Assistant Professor
Research Interest
Environmental Microbiology, Bioenergy
Dr. Pankaj Losan Sharma
Assistant Professor
Research Interest
- Development of bio-control agent: Against bacterial wilt pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum.
- Development of synthetic microbial isolates: From different hosts to control the disease caused by the pathogen.
Dr. Dipayan Das
Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean Academics (RSBSC)
Research Interest
- Sustainable Application of Nanoscience in Agriculture
- Proteomic Network Analysis: In relation to Plant-Microbe Interaction
- Bio-fertilizer Development: Via Solid-State Fermentation
Dr. Jiwasmika Baishya
Assistant Professor
Research Interest
Microbial Physiology and Antimicrobial therapy
