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Ritesh Pattnaik
School of Biotechnology
Faculty Profile

Ritesh Pattnaik

Assistant Professor

School of BiotechnologyRegular

Biography and academic profile

Dr. Ritesh Pattnaik is an accomplished researcher and academician with over a decade of experience in teaching and research in microbiology and environmental biotechnology. He completed his Ph.D. in Microbiology from National Rice Research Institute (ICAR), with research focused on microbial nutrient cycling and associated microbiome in rice soil ecosystems. His research areas include soil microbial ecology, waste biomass biotransformation, biomethanation, and sustainable agriculture. Dr. Pattnaik has published several research papers, review articles, and book chapters in reputed peer reviewed journals and has contributed to research on bioenergy, waste management, and circular bioeconomy.

Academic profile

Expertise, contributions
and professional engagement.

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Research Interests

Soil Microbiome and Biogeochemistry, Wastewater treatment & Bioremediation, Biomass Valorization and Bioenergy production

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Educational Qualifications

Ph.D in Microbiology from ICAR-NRRI

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Administrative Responsibilities

Batch Coordinator, FIC - Open Elective Courses, FIC - Student Internship & Dissertation, FIC- Photographia Society

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Course Expertise

Microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology, Agricultural Microbiology, Environmental Science

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Awards and Achievements

  • Best Poster Presentation award in Soil Microbiology at AMI conference (2008), New Delhi.
  • Young Scientist Award in National Conference on Industrial Pollution and Environment (2024), Sambalpur University.
  • ITS, SERB (2018)
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Projects and Collaborations

Hackathon 5.0, Ideation Project funded by MSME, Govt. of India (2026)

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Professional Memberships

  • Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI)
  • Indian Network for Soil Contamination Research (INSCR)
  • Indian Science Congress (ISC)
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