Dr. Ishita Biswas, S.B.S. Government College, Hili, India
Dr. Ishita Biswas is an Assistant Professor in Botany (W.B.E.S.) at S.B.S. Government College, Hili, West Bengal, India. 𧬠She earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology (2024) from Raiganj University and holds an M.Sc. in Botany (Biochemistry) from the University of North Bengal. π
She is a recipient of multiple accolades, including the APJ Abdul Kalam Award (2025) and βBest Presenterβ awards at Biospectrum conferences. 𧫠Her research focuses on microbial fermentation, probiotics, enzyme technology, nanotechnology, and bioinformatics. π§ͺ She has authored 19 research papers, 6 book chapters, and submitted 7 gene sequences to NCBI. π» Passionate about science outreach and academic development.
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π Academic Qualifications & Competitive Achievements
Dr. Ishita Biswas holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology (2024) from Raiganj University, showcasing her advanced research capabilities. πΏ She earned her M.Sc. in Botany with a specialization in Biochemistry (2013) and B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany (2011) from the University of North Bengal. π§ Demonstrating academic excellence, she qualified UGC JRF-NET twice (June & Dec 2018) with AIR 59 and 65. She also cleared NET-LS thrice (2016β2017) with top national ranks. π§ͺ Additionally, she cracked SET (2015) and GATE (2017) with a rank of 767, reflecting her strong scientific aptitude and dedication
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Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Ishita Biswas has received numerous accolades for her academic and research excellence. π₯ In 2013, she was honored with a Silver Medal by the Honβble Governor for securing First Class Second in M.Sc. Botany from the University of North Bengal. π£οΈ She won the Best Presenter Award at both the 7th (2023) and 8th (2024) Biospectrum International Conferences. π Her paper was recognized with the Outstanding Paper Award at the 6th Regional Science & Technology Congress (2024). π Most notably, she received the A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award (2025) for exemplary contributions in Botany.
π Professional & Administrative Experience
Dr. Ishita Biswas has actively contributed to academic governance at S.B.S. Government College, Hili. π She serves as the Convener of the Studentsβ Welfare & Disciplinary Sub-Committee and as Joint Convener for both the Routine Sub-Committee and the Women Grievance & Redressal Cell. π©βπ« Her responsibilities also extend to being a Committee Member for several key areas including the External Examination, Sports, Internal Complaint, UGC, and Website Sub-Committees (2023β2024). π« Additionally, she was a member of the NIRF Ranking Committee during the 2022β2023 academic year, reflecting her dynamic leadership and commitment.
π¬ Research Focus
Dr. Ishita Biswasβs research primarily spans across Microbial Biotechnology π¦ , Enzyme Technology βοΈ, Probiotic Fermentation π§«, and Bioinformatics π». Her work integrates in-silico modeling and proteomic approaches to explore microbial enzymes such as tannase, gallic acid decarboxylase, and chromate reductase, targeting environmental and industrial applications π±π. She also explores metabiotics, nanotechnology π§¬, and plant-microbe interactions πΎ, with a strong focus on sustainability, waste valorization, and health innovations. Dr. Biswas contributes extensively to drug discovery research π§ͺ, particularly in diabetes and cancer, using plant-derived polyphenolic compounds through computational biology methods. Her multidisciplinary expertise bridges biology, chemistry, and computational sciences.
Publication Top Notes
π Bioactive compounds as a potential inhibitor of colorectal cancer… β Cited by 26 π | Year: 2021 π
π Valorization of vermicompost with bacterial fermented chicken feather hydrolysate… β Cited by 25 π | Year: 2021 π
π Recent advancement in metabiotics… β Cited by 24 π | Year: 2023 π
π Contributions of protein microenvironment in tannase industrial applicability… β Cited by 17 π | Year: 2020 π
π Structural and catalytic advancement of fungal tannase… β Cited by 15 π | Year: 2022 π
π Concomitant yield optimization of tannase and gallic acid… β Cited by 13 π | Year: 2020 π
π Application of egg shell with fortified vermicompost in Capsicum cultivation… β Cited by 10 π | Year: 2022 π
π Preparation of metabiotic curd… by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum PKI15 β Cited by 7 π | Year: 2024 π
π Paraburkholderia tropica PKI7 and Kosakonia arachidis PKI8… β Cited by 6 π | Year: 2023 π
π Insilico sequence-structure based analysis of bacterial chromate reductase… β Cited by 4 π | Year: 2024 π
π Comparative Analysis of RuBisCO Evolution… β Cited by 4 π | Year: 2023 π