Dr sujata sinha | Food Security | Best Researcher Award

Scientist-D at Indian Council of Medical Research, India

Dr. Sujata Sinha is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in the field of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology. Holding a PhD in Life Science from IIT Delhi, she has made significant contributions to the scientific community, evident through her H-index of 10 on Google Scholar.

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Education:

M.Sc., M.Tech., PhD (Life Science)
Gold medalist in M.Tech for highest rank

Work Experience:

Scientist-D at the Department of Health Research, ICMR (since 2019)
- Heads the National Ethics Registry for research on human participants.
Scientist at IIT Delhi (2008-2019)
- Research focus: Bioactive oligosaccharides from marine waste, industrial enzymes for food biotechnology.

Achievements:

WOS-A Fellowship recipient twice from DST
UGC-POST DOC Fellowship in 2015
Best Research Paper Award at IGNOU
Completed PGDHRM from IMT-CDL in 2008

👨‍🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Sujata Sinha is a seasoned researcher with a diverse focus on enzymatic processes for chitooligosaccharide production and applications. Her work includes pioneering studies such as “Recent progress in enzymatic production of monomer-free chitooligosaccharides,” exploring bioprocess strategies and future applications. She delves into nanofibrous membranes for chitosanase immobilization (“Electrospun polyacrylonitrile nanofibrous membranes”) and identifies a new bifunctional chitosanase enzyme with antioxidant properties (“A New Bifunctional Chitosanase Enzyme from Streptomyces sp.”). Dr. Sinha’s contributions extend to microbial degradation of chitin waste, production and characterization of novel chitosanase enzymes, and enzymatic glucosamine production with commercial benefits. Her research embraces biocatalytic pathways, nanofiber applications, and innovative enzyme systems. 🧪🌱🔬

Citations:

Citations: 218 citations by 191 documents.
Documents: The researcher has produced 15 documents.
h-index: The h-index is 9.

The h-index is a metric that reflects both the productivity and impact of a researcher’s work. It means that the researcher has 9 publications that have each been cited at least 9 times. The h-graph visually represents the distribution of citations across the researcher’s publications, providing insights into the overall impact of their work.

Publications Top Notes:

Overview of the National Ethics Committee Registry for Biomedical and Health Research in India: Stepping up to safeguard the ethical aspect of research involving human participants
- Authors: Venugopal, B.; Nagar, A.; Kumar, Y.; Sinha, S.
- Published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology in 2023.
- Open access article discussing the National Ethics Committee Registry in India.
Synthesis of industrially relevant organic acids by use of microbial whole-cells and cross-linked enzyme aggregates
- Authors: Dash, T.; Tripathi, P.; Sinha, S.
- Published in Advances in Biology in 2023.
- Book chapter exploring the synthesis of organic acids using microbial whole-cells and enzyme aggregates.
Disease preventing bioactivities of chitooligosaccharides: Current status and future trends
- Authors: Sinha, S.; Tripathi, P.
- Published in the book “Chitooligosaccharides: Prevention and Control of Diseases” in 2022.
- Book chapter highlighting the bioactivities of chitooligosaccharides for disease prevention.
Trends and challenges in valorisation of food waste in developing economies: A case study of India
- Authors: Sinha, S.; Tripathi, P.
- Published in Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering in 2021.
- Open access article discussing trends and challenges in the valorization of food waste, with a focus on India.
Industrial Biocatalysis: an Insight into Trends and Future Directions
- Authors: Tripathi, P.; Sinha, S.
- Published in Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports in 2020.
- Review article providing insights into trends and future directions in industrial biocatalysis.
Potential applications of advanced biosensor systems for the real-time monitoring of wastewater treatment plants
- Authors: Sinha, S.; Kaur, G.
- Published in the book “Tools, Techniques and Protocols for Monitoring Environmental Contaminants” in 2019.
- Book chapter exploring applications of advanced biosensor systems for real-time monitoring of wastewater treatment plants.

Prof Dr Dionisio Alvindia: Leading Research in Sustainable Agriculture

Director IV and Scientist IV at Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech), Department of Agriculture, Philippines

🌱🔬Dionisio de Guzman Alvindia is a distinguished professional in the field of agriculture and postharvest development. 🌱 Born on November 22, 1963, in Sta. Cruz, Guimba, Nueva Ecija, he currently resides in Purok 2, San Manuel, Quezon, Nueva Ecija.Alvindia holds the position of Director IV and Scientist IV at the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech), located in the CLSU Compound, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. He is also an Affiliate Professor VI at the College of Agriculture, Central Luzon State University, and a Research Consultant at the Center for Natural Sciences and Environmental Research (CENSER), De La Salle University.🌍🌾

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👨‍🎓 Education:

BS Agriculture Central Luzon State University June 1980-April 1985. MS International Agricultural Development Tokyo University of Agriculture April 1998-March 2000. PhD Agricultural Science Tokyo University of Agriculture April 2000-March 2003. JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow Tokyo University of Agriculture April 2006-March 2008. Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellow Montana State University January 2012-July 2012 Dionisio de Guzman Alvindia’s academic journey is truly remarkable! 📚 Here’s a snapshot of his educational milestones:From the foundations of agricultural science to international agricultural development and prestigious fellowships, Dionisio’s academic path has been both diverse and distinguished! 🌍🌱

📚 Research Interest:

Dionisio de Guzman Alvindia’s research pursuits are as diverse as they are impactful! 🌱 His focus lies in the development of sustainable non-chemical strategies (NCA) for managing diseases in tropical fruits and high-value crops. 🍍🌾

He delves into the world of microbial control agents (MCA), exploring the potential of generally regarded as safe (GRAS) compounds, natural compounds, food additives, and even hot water treatment. 🔬🌿

But Dionisio’s curiosity doesn’t stop there! His studies extend to the intricate realms of storage, mycobiota, and mycotoxins across a spectrum of crops—be it fruits, vegetables, grains, coffee, cacao, or cassava. ☕🍫🌽

In the quest for sustainable and innovative solutions, Dionisio’s research serves as a beacon for a healthier, more resilient agriculture. 🌐👨‍🔬

Research Focus 🌱🔬

Dionisio de Guzman Alvindia’s research spans a diverse spectrum, focusing on innovative solutions for agricultural challenges. 🌿 His work explores the fungitoxic properties of Citrus limon L. peel extracts and Curcuma longa L. against anthracnose in mango, showcasing promising biocontrol strategies. 🍋🍛 Additionally, he contributes to the evolutionary and eco-economic considerations in biological control of plant diseases. 🔄 In the realm of stored product pests, his investigations into phosphine resistance and acaricidal properties of Moringa oleifera Lam., Allium longicuspis Regel, and Allium sativum L. provide valuable insights for pest management. 🌾🐜 Dionisio’s research blends practicality with ecological awareness, making a significant impact on agriculture.

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sujata sinha | Food Security | Best Researcher Award