Biofilm Applications to Revolutionize Food Technology

Edited by:   Tanmay Sarkar, Dibyajit Lahiri, Moupriya Nag, Debasmita Bhattacharya
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication:   Switzerland
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 155mm, 
ISBN:   9783031852046
ISBN 10:   3031852044
Pages:   419
Publication Date:   13 May 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr. Tanmay Sarkar Tanmay Sarkar received his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Calcutta University, Kolkata, India, Bachelor of Technology and Master of Technology both in Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. He has received his PhD degree in Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. He has nine years of experience in teaching and research. Currently, he is working as a lecturer in the Department of Food Processing Technology at West Bengal Technical Education and Training, Govt. of West Bengal. He has received fellowship for his master’s programme from MHRD, Govt. of India and Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, from Govt. of India for his doctoral work. His areas of interest include Bioactive components from natural sources, Optimisation, Mathematical modelling, Phytochemicals, Data science etc. He has authored more than 135 research papers (93 SCIE/SCI; 42 Scopus) and filed 1 patent till date. He is engaged as Editor and Editorial board member of several SCI journals of repute and currently editing a number of books with Springer, Wiley and Elsevier. Dr. Dibyajit Lahiri Dibyajit Lahiri is at present working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata. His research interest is precisely on biofilm isolated from human prosthesis and its inhibition by various novel phyto and nano compounds. He is keen to explore the molecular mechanism behind the removal of biofilm by natural compounds. His research arena also encompasses computational drug development by using bioinformatic. His work is regularly being presented and appreciated before a number of experts of National and International repute. He has more than 100 publications. Dr. Lahiri has edited 5 books. He is also in the role of associate editors of various journals of international reputes. Dr. Moupriya Nag Moupriya Nag is presently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata. Her research interests includes single molecule Biophysics of protein unfolding/refolding and protein aggregation kinetics and its mechanism of action especially the amyloid proteins in neurodegenerative disorders. Recently, her research has focused on functional amyloids in bacteria and their relation in forming biofilms. Her work deals with developing novel antimicrobial and anti-biofilm compounds from natural sources including plants, microbes and green synthesized nanoparticles. She has about 5 years of teaching experience in Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Bioprocess and Biotechnology, Enzyme Technology, Computing, Molecular Modeling and Drug Design. She has also published many research articles in the peer-reviewed international journal and authored or co-authored numerous book chapters. She is also a member of many scientific societies like the Indian Biophysical Society and the Indian Science Congress Association Dr. Debasmita Bhattacharya Debasmita Bhattacharya obtained her Masters and Doctoral degree in Cellular, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Faculty of Health from York University. She did her Post- Doctoral fellowship in Dr. David Hood’s lab at York University. At present, her research focusses on the functional outcome of mitochondrial transplantation in stem and progenitor cells. She is also investigating the implications of lysosomal malfunction in cellular model and finding strategies to mitigate it in order to improve health. She has proven expertise in stem cell biology, cellular physiology, cancer biology, mitochondrial biology and exercise physiology. One of her studies entitled “p107 mediated mitochondrial function controls muscle stem cell proliferative fates” has been published in Nature Communications and has been appreciated by eminent scholars in the field. Bhattacharya has disseminated her research through peer reviewed journal articles, as well as poster and oral presentations at top tier academic conferences. She worked as Professor at Humber College, Canada in Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences Department. At present she is working as Professor in the Department of Basic Science and Humanities, Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata.