Pritha Bhattacharjee
Kolkata
Summary
Faculty member in Environmental Science at theUniversity of Calcutta with 14 years of teaching experience and 17 years of research expertise in Molecular and Human Genetics, Environmental Human Health, Toxicogenomics, and Epigenomics.
h-index : 31, Total citations: 2988, Publication: 83. Supervised 12 PhD candidates and mentored over 85 students in internships, fostering academic excellence and impactful research. Currently serving as Secretary-Convenor for the All India Congress of Genetics and Genomics, promoting advancements in genetics and genomics education. The All India Congress of Genetics and Genomics (AICGG) is a premier scientific association dedicated to advancing research, education, and innovation in genetics and genomics. Founded by renowned scientists, including Prof. Arun Kumar Sharma, Prof. G.K. Manna and Prof. Archana Sharma. In the capacity of Secretary, actively involved in Kolkata Nivedita Shakti, leading initiatives for women's empowerment and encouraging young women to pursue careers in science and technology, with its roots embedded in the ethos of Indian culture.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Professor
University of Calcutta
07.2023 - Current
- Beyond classroom teaching and hands on practical and individual guidance offered to Departmental students, guided research projects, mentoring students in academic writing and critical thinking.
- PhD scholars awarded during this tenure:6
- Collaborated with faculty (SSKM, Kolkata; Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute, Kerala; Shiv Nadar University, Noida; ICMR Institute, Mumbai) to enhance interdisciplinary research programs on environmental health.
- Conducted lectures and seminars, engaging students in interactive learning experiences in several urban and rural colleges on PCOS health awareness, lifestyle disorders, obesity, and risk among young adults, as well as arsenic risk, environment, and sustainability.
- Published research articles in academic peer reviewed International journals (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4623-7746)
- Mentored more than 35 external students from different Institutes and Universities in our Epigenomic Lab, CU ((https://sites.google.com/view/environmentalepiginomicslab/bio)
Assistant Professor-Stage III
University of Calcutta
07.2020 - 07.2023
- I took charge of Department of Environmental Science (Sep 2020-2022) as Head
- Organized workshops to promote student skills in research methodology and writing.
- Used multiple teaching styles to meet learning needs of each individual student.
- Coordinator for faculty development programs
- Provided guidance for student thesis and dissertation work.
- Establishing foreign collaboration with USA (Oswego University, MD Anderson Cancer Centre, University of Alberta, Syracuse University etc); Salford University, UK. Initiating networks with sister institutes and others for academic and research initiatives.
- PhD Awarded during this tenure:5
- Trained External students as Research Interns: 14
Assistant Professor-Stage II
University of Calcutta
07.2015 - 07.2020
- Leadership role played in Organization linked to outreach activities
- Served examiners in different colleges
- Network and collaboration initiated with Syracuse University and Oswego University, New York; University of Alberta, Canada
- PhD Awarded during this tenure: 1
- Trained external Research Interns: 23
- organized Environmental awareness programs
- Actively took part in media (TV, Newspaper, Radio) for spreading environmental awareness and career scope in Environment for the students
Assistant Professor-Stage I
University of Calcutta
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Initiated Epigenomics Lab in Department of Environmental Science
- Completed DST-Fast Track Project "Role of Epigenetic Modifications in Arsenic-Induced Toxicity and Carcinogenicity: with special reference to Histone Modification" 2013-2016
- Student Internship: 2
Education
Ph.D. - Molecular Human Genetics
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur University
Jadavpur Kolkata03-2008
Master of Science (MSc) - Zoology
Ballygunge Science College, University of Calcutta
01.2002
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Molecular Biology
Vivekananda College, University of Calcutta
01-2013
Skills
- Student mentorship and academic advising
- Team leadership and Program coordination
- Course design and curriculum development
- Public speaking, Effective communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Research expertise, Research Publication
- Intra and Multidisciplinary Research work
- Faculty mentoring
- Women empowerment
- Environment Health expert
- PhD guidance
- skill development and training for students
Professional Recognition
Received DST-Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientist in 2013
International Travel Support Scheme for UGC-UPE, University of Calcutta to attend 2nd International Conference on Environmental Health & Global Climate Change to be held from September 7-8, 2017 at Paris, France
Reviewer Recognition from a number of International Peer Reviewed Journals including Elsevier, Springer
Publications
Dr. Pritha Bhattacharjee - Google Scholar
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4623-7746
PhD Details
Evaluation of the genetic changes and the incidence of different diseases in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals exposed to arsenic, Dr Ashok Kr. Giri, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur University, 2007
CSIR-Ext SRF: CSIR-IICB-1.04.2008 to 30.09.2008
CSIR-RA: CSIR-IICB-1.10.2008 to 30.09.2008
CSIR-SRA: CSIR-IICB: 11.07.2011 to 07.01.2013
Personal Information
- Category: Gen
- Date of Birth: June, 1977
- Gender: Female, Mother of two child
- Hobby: Classical Dancer, Kathak, actively engaged with cultural activities and dance performances
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Native
Native
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
ISO45001:2018
Affiliations
Volunteer -Secretary Convenor, AICGG; Secretary- Kolkata Nivedita Shakti, for Women Empowerment
Custom Section 1
- https://www.caluniv.ac.in/academic/Envsc/Pritha-B.pdf
- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=K8xB2H8AAAAJ&hl=en
Timeline
Associate Professor
University of Calcutta
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Professor-Stage III
University of Calcutta
07.2020 - 07.2023
Assistant Professor-Stage II
University of Calcutta
07.2015 - 07.2020
Assistant Professor-Stage I
University of Calcutta
01.2013 - 07.2015
Ph.D. - Molecular Human Genetics
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur University
Master of Science (MSc) - Zoology
Ballygunge Science College, University of Calcutta
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Molecular Biology
Vivekananda College, University of Calcutta