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Lopamudra Ray
School of Biotechnology
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Lopamudra Ray

Associate Professor

School of BiotechnologyRegular
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Dr. Lopamudra Ray is an Associate Professor at the School of Biotechnology, KIIT Deemed to be University, with expertise in Environmental and Industrial Microbiology. Her research focuses on the genome-guided discovery of Streptomyces for industrial enzymes, microbial bioformulations, chitin and chitosan bioconversion, plant growth-promoting microorganisms, and sustainable agriculture. She integrates microbiology, microbial genomics, and biotechnology to develop eco-friendly solutions for industrial and environmental applications. She has secured research funding from DBT, MoES, MoEFCC, and ICSSR, has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, and actively mentors postgraduate and doctoral researchers.

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Research Interests

Bioprospecting of Microorganism particularly chitinolytic Streptomycetes, Chitin and chitosan research, Microbial enzyme Purification, Environmental microbiology, Waste management

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Educational Qualifications

Ph.D. in Environmnetal Biotechnology from KIIT University

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Administrative Responsibilities

Batch Coordinator IMTH 5th sem section B,

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Course Expertise

Environmental microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology,

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Awards and Achievements

Qualified ICAR (NET)

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Projects and Collaborations

  • Exploring the Marine Ecosystems for Novel Bioresources with Human Health and Industrial Significance" (F.No. MoES/PAMCIDOM/181/2023 (E-14616) (MoES)(Co PI).
  • Bioprospecting and ecological survey of Chilika Lake metagenome for identification of new biocatalyst for industrial application F.No. 19-14/2024-RE (MoEF)
  • Mapping the Impact of Blue Carbon Stocks of Seagrass Meadows and Weeds on Economic Prosperity and Livelihood Generation of Chilika Lagoon” under the Special Call for collaborative research projects on Vision Viksit Bharat@2047 (VVB@2047) F.No. 10/VVB@2047/2024-3773/ES- B /SCD (ICSSR)
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Professional Memberships

Association of All India Microbiology Society, National Environmental Science Society

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Patents and Innovations

  • STREPTOMYCES CONSORTIA FORMULATION FOR BIOTIC AND ABIOTIC STRESS MANAGEMENT IN PLANTS (2025) Himadri Tanaya Behera, Sourav ranjan Parida, Subhransu sekhar Behera, Zahra Parwez, Seemon Giri, Lopamudra Ray (Published)
  • A novel microbial mediated method for preparation for chitosan from chitin (2024) Dr. Lopamudra Ray, Dr. Himadri Tanaya Behera, Mr. Subhransu Sekhar Behera, Ms. Suchismita Nivedita, Dr. Mrunmay Giri, Dr. Vishakha Raina, Dr. Mrutyunjay Suar(Published)
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