MITUN CHAKRABORTY

Knowledgeable teaching professional with 15+ years of dedicated experience in educating aspiring students in molecular biology, proteomics, biosensors, biotechnology, and bioelectronics, while offering meaningful and informative lectures coupled with an understanding of learning techniques and tools. Proven track record in supervising teaching faculty, facilitating the college departments in the delivery of administrative duties and supportive roles. Highly skilled at explaining and clarifying subjects through practical explanations and tangible lab exercises so that students of varying levels can easily understand. Competencies in identifying the educational needs of students and coaching, mentoring, or helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. Excellent teaching strategies—selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation while learning or teaching new topics. Passionate about learning new trends and constantly keeping abreast by updating self-knowledge by attending faculty development programs, seminars, workshops, and conferences. Successful attempts to publish articles and research papers in reputed international and Indian journals and conferences. Diligently strive to be prepared academically in order to meet all the challenges and requirements in the methodology of teaching so that the input may be useful for the student community at large. Instrumental in providing effective beneficial influence in building up the personality of students actively with extracurricular activities of student relevance or interest. Passionate professor with broad experience in curriculum development, student mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strengths lie in ability to foster engaging learning environments that inspire critical thinking and active participation. Proven track record of scholarly publications and thought leadership within the field. Significant contributions made to previous institutions through strategic program development and implementation.

• Elite Certification & FDP (IISc Bangalore / NPTEL): Cell Biology: Cellular Organization, Division and Processes (Jan–Mar 2025) | Secured 72% (Elite Tag) with perfect assignment marks (25/25); AICTE-approved for Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) professional development.
• Elite Certification & FDP (IIT Guwahati / NPTEL): Genetic Engineering: Theory and Application (Jul–Oct 2019) | Earned an Elite 69% rating across a 12-week training track ; provides 1.5 weeks of FDP credit fulfilling AICTE CAS career advancement benchmarks.
• UGC-MMTTP Short Term Program (RIE Mysuru / NCERT): Emerging Trends in Biological Sciences (Dec 2025 – Jan 2026) | Attained Grade 'A+' in a comprehensive track focused on advancing research skills, teaching excellence, digital learning, and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Participated in the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) Orientation & Sensitization Programme under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme of the University Grants Commission (UGC). Organized by the Centre for Faculty Development & Educational Technology (CFDET), Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi.

• 2021, Chapter 5. Bioprocess developments for improved cellulase production. Pg. 85-92. Book Title: Current Status and Future Scope of Microbial Cellulases. Edited by: Tuli D.K. and Kuila A. Elsevier Inc. ISBN: 978-0-12-821882-2
• 2018, Bacillus sp. strain CU_UIBT_PooMit 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence. Accession No: MK048476.1
• 2018, Anoxybacillus sp. strain, Bacterium strain CU_UIBT_ManiMAN 16S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence. Accession No: MH818595.1
• 2012, Aspergillus terreus alcohol oxidase protein (AOx) mRNA, 2001 bp complete cds. Accession No: Jx139751.1

• 2018, InTOxHGB: Industrial Thermostable Oxizymes from Himalayan Geothermal Belt- A project initiated to extract industrially significant oxidoreductase enzymes from microbial diversity of extreme ecological niche. 59th Annual Association of Microbiologist of India Conference and International Symposium on Host-Pathogen Interactions (AMI 2018), organized by School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad, in association with Department Of Microbiology, Osmania University, India; Abstract Book, Registration ID: 40151, Abstract no: IM/003 (40151), Sub theme: Industrial Microbiology, Pg No: 471
• 2016, Review on Behaviour of Self-healing Concrete with Application of Bacteria. National Conference on Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Civil Infrastructure Development (SSRCID), organized by Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The NorthCap University in association with Indian Geotechnical Society Delhi Chapter, American Society of Civil Engineers Indian Section and Deep Foundation Institute; Book of proceedings, Abstract no: 11, Pg No:10
• 2012, Molecular Characterization and Structure Function Relationship Studies of a Novel Alcohol Oxidase from Aspergillus terreus MTCC 6324. "WORLD CONGRESS ON BIOTECHNOLOGY" held at Hyderabad, Book of Proceedings, Abstract no: P- 88, Pg No: 76. (Adjudged as Best Poster Presentation Award)
• 2011, Partial Characterization of Novel Broad Substrate Specific Alcohol Oxidase from Aspergillus terreus MTCC 6324 Through Molecular and In-Silico Approach. International Conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology and 8th Annual Convention of the Biotech Research Society, India (NHBT-2011), Organized and hosted by NIIST, CSIR, Trivandrum, India. Abstract No: IB-133. Pg No: 140
• 2010, Gold nanoparticle based cholesterol biosensor. International Conference on Frontier in Biological Sciences (InCOFIBS 2010), National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, (Adjudged as best paper in the category)
• 2007, Dyeing properties of floral dyes and estimation of inhibition effect on microbial growth in stored dyes; Indian Chemical Engineering Congress “CHEMCON 2007”, Kolkata, India ; Book of Abstracts; Paper code 2603; fine and performance chemicals; Pg 242- 243
• 2009, In- Silico structure based drug design of a potent inhibitor of enzyme Lumazine Synthase- A novel therapeutic target for Tuberculosis; International Conference on Open Source for Computer Aided Drug Discovery (OSCADD) 2009; Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH), Chandigarh, India; Book of Abstracts; Paper code P37; Pg 93

• Date of Birth: 07/17/84
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Indian
• Marital Status: Married

• 2020, Accepted as a one month visiting scholar program at Chang Jung Christian University (CJCU), Tainan, Taiwan representing Chandigarh University for collaborative research and as faculty exchange.
• 2020, Awarded Best Faculty award student’s choice on occasion of Teacher’s Day Celebration by Honorable Chancellor Sir of Chandigarh University.
• 2015, Awarded Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) Research Associate-ship, sponsored by Ministry of Defense, Govt. of India.
• 2014, Awarded IISER Mohali Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship, sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource and Development (M.H.R.D), Govt. of India.
• 2013, Awarded Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Senior Research Fellowship (CSIR-SRF), Government of India.
• 2013, Selected to participate in “Science and Communication Workshop (SCICOMM 2013)” organized and fully funded by The Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance, Hyderabad, India.

Intramural Research (IMR) Grant | Parul University Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) April 2026 – Present

• Project Title: Evaluation of Raw Solid Wastes and Waste-Derived Biochar as Carbon Sources for Solid-Phase Denitrification in Sustainable On-Site Sanitation Systems.
• Funding Agency: Research and Development Cell (RDC), Parul University.
• Grant Amount: Awarded a total research grant of Rs. 3,00,000, with an initial phase sanction of Rs. 1,40,000.
• Project Duration: 2 Years.
• Key Responsibilities & Compliance: * Leading research efforts in sustainable sanitation and waste-to-energy conversion using biochar-based denitrification processes.
  Managing project milestones through bi-annual progress presentations and technical reports to the RDC Committee.
  Overseeing financial compliance, including the maintenance of utilization certificates, original billing records, and sanctioned expenditure audits.
  Committing to the publication of high-impact research articles in peer-reviewed journals derived from project outcomes.

• 2026, Kshtriya, P., Prajapati, A., Chakraborty, M., & Ganguly, P. (2026). Global Tuberculosis Research Landscape: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of PubMed Literature (2017–2024). The International Information & Library Review, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2026.2631197
• 2025, Survival analysis in cancer research: A bibliometric study (2005–2024). SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, 7, 283. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42399-025-02046-4
• 2025, Anticancer Efficacy of Artiodactyla Milk Peptides Targeting MCL-1 and ERα Receptors in Breast Cancer: Insights from In-Silico Screening and Molecular Dynamics Studies. Discover Molecules.(accepted) [I.F= not yet]
• 2025, Sustainable industrial waste utilization: Performance evaluation of bacteria-incorporated ternary geopolymer bio-mortar. Indian Concrete Journal. 99, 02. https://www.icjonline.com/editionabstract_detail/032025
• 2024, Assessing the photodegradation efficiency of benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX): a comparative investigation using activated charcoal (AC), zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8), and zirconium metal–organic framework (Zr-MOF). Water Sci Technol wst2024385. doi: 10.2166/wst.2024.385 [I.F=2.5]
• 2024, Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Onset of Polycystic Ovarian Disease and Syndrome in Young Women: A Cross- Sectional Study.Afr.J.Bio.Sc., 6, 3982–3992. https://doi.org/10.33472/AFJBS.6 9.2024.3974-3986 [I.F=0.15].
• 2024, A Review on Microplastics Degradation with MOF: Mechanism and Action. Next Nanotechnology https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxnano.2024.100060[I.F=3.5].
• 2024, Revisiting Aspergillus terreus MTCC6324 Recombinant Alcohol Oxidase (rAOx): Enhanced In-silico Insight into Structure, Function and Substrate Sequestration Mechanism. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2024.2424946. [I.F= 5.235].
• 2023, Exploring the biodegradation potential of crude extracellular enzyme mixture from anoxybacillus sp. For azo dye removal: A sustainable approach for industrial wastewater treatment. Chelonian Research Foundation. 18, 2 (Dec. 2023), 1499–1514.[Impact Factor=0.7]
• 2023, A comparison study on MIL-53 (Al) and (NH2)-MIL-53(Al) MOF for optical sensing application at room temperature, Bulletin of Material Science, [Impact Factor=1.878]
• 2023, Relative capability analysis on carboxylate and imidazole based MOFs for PVP and PSS photo catalytic degradation in water, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, Volume 156, 111132. [impact factor= 3.8]
• 2022, A review on bacterial and archaeal thermostable sulfur oxidoreductases (SORS)‑an insight into the biochemical, molecular and in‑silico structural comparative analysis of a neglected thermostable enzyme of industrial significance. Archives of Microbiology. Pg. 204:655 [impact factor=2.729]
• 2018, A Short Review on the Potential Bio-Larvicidal Effect of Capsaicinoids from Ghost Chilli Pepper of North East of India (Capsicum chinese Jaqc.). International Journal of Advanced in Management, Technology and Engineering Sciences. Volume 8, Issue IV
• 2018, Potential Role of Thermophiles in bioremediation of Industrial Dyes: A mini-review. International Journal of Information and Computing Science. Volume 5, Issue 4
• 2014, Molecular characterization and expression of a novel alcohol oxidase from Aspergillus terreus MTCC6324. PLoS One [impact factor= 3.7].
• 2013, An overview on alcohol oxidases and their potential applications. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 13: 4842-4849. [impact factor= 5.0]
• 2013, In- Silico Structure Based Drug Design of a Potent Inhibitor of Enzyme Lumazine Synthase- A Novel Therapeutic Target for Tuberculosis. GreenerJ. Biol. Sci. 3 (8): 299-306. [impact factor= 0.7361]
• 2011, Covalent immobilization of cholesterol oxidase on self-assembled gold nanoparticles for highly sensitive amperometric detection of cholesterol in real samples. Biosensors and Bioelectronics 26:3037–3043. [impact factor= 12.6]
• 2011, Electrochemical investigations of fungal cytochrome P450, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry 662:312-316 [impact factor= 4.5].

• 06/2024 - Present, Departmental Internal Quality Control Assurance (IQAC) Co-ordinator, Skill development co-ordinator, Board of Studies member
• 2016 - 04/2024, Departmental Board of Studies member and was instrumental in designing and introducing Proteomics course (Theory and Practical) in undergraduate level. Significant role in syllabus modification of Proteomics, Genomics and Proteomics, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering course curricula at Chandigarh University.
• 2016 - 2019, Departmental International relations coordinator facilitating and promoting students and faculties of Dept. of Biotechnology to undertake student and faculty exchange programs with partner Universities in MoU with Chandigarh University.
• 06/2018 - 04/2024, Co-founded the Department of Biotechnology Engineering and played a pivotal role in various academic and administrative functions, including curriculum development in line with NEP 2020 and the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework.
• 06/2019 - 04/2024, Departmental Placement co-ordinator and Departmental Purchase co-ordinator.
• 02/04/2019 - 12/2020, Departmental Academic & Administrative coordinator.
• 04/2024 - Present, Departmental IQAC and student mentoring co-ordinatorship at Department of Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Technology, Parul University, Vadodara.

• Facilitating departmental International relations coordinator activities and promoting students and faculties of Dept. of Biotechnology to undertake student and faculty exchange programs with partner Universities in MoU with Chandigarh University.
• Instrumental in designing and introducing Proteomics course (Theory and Practical) in undergraduate level.
• Played a significant role in syllabus modification of Proteomics, Genomics and Proteomics, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering course curricula at Chandigarh University.
• Supervising, mentoring and guiding M.Sc, B.Sc, M.Tech and B.Tech students in their thesis and project work as well as for their professional career.
• Preparing and delivering lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics such as Tools and Engineering in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biopharmaceutical Technology, Bioinformatics and Bioanalytical Techniques.
• Planning, scheduling, and organizing, coordinating and monitoring Lectures and Practical’s for the assigned students.
• Communicating clearly and directly to students and other affiliated professionals to ensure that training and classroom sessions are understood by all.
• Providing support on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Motivating the students to present papers in Journals/Conferences / Seminars at regional / national level.
• Preparing course materials such as syllabi, lab manuals, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Supervising undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
• Evaluating and grading students' class work, laboratory work, practical assignments, projects and papers.
• Planning, evaluating, and revising curriculum, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Acting as a role model for aspiring researchers and address students’ professional career concerns.
• Upgrading and revising curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Conducting research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media.
• Encourage students to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Guiding the students in the performance of practical tasks and skill exercises and evaluating their performance, advising and assisting the students in their project works.
• Taking up collaborative programs with leading organizations by exchange of know-hows and in turn help employment and student placements.
• Conducting laboratory experiments, question paper setting and paper valuation and mentoring academic projects.
• Performing various administrative tasks assigned by superiors such as record maintenance, documentation, budget allocation etc.
• Writing research papers for scholars, explaining competitive papers to post graduate students.
• Assisting with various departmental duties and providing academic support to Professors and other staff.
• Providing Professors and Department Heads with feedback on student progress.
• Attending faculty and departmental meetings and voicing concerns or providing suggestions for improvement.
• Performing administrative duties such as record maintenance, documentation etc.
• Participating in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Compiling bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.