Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Dr. Biswatrish Sarkar
Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Tech
M. Pharm., Ph.D., R.Ph. 		Contact Address
Permanent Address C/O Mr. Biresh Chandra Sarkar. 100/2 Jaigirghat Road. Thakurpukur. Kolkata: 700063
Local Address Quarter No: CII/23. Beside Dispensary. Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra. Ranchi: 835215
Phone (Office) 06512275444 (extn. 423)
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Email Id biswatrishsarkar@bitmesra.ac.in
Joined Institute on : 10-Jul-2007
  Work Experience
 
Teaching : 16 Years

Research : 11 Years
  Professional Background
  1. Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences in B.I.T, Mesra, Ranchi since 9th July 2007 to till date.
  2. Worked as a Lecturer in Royal College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Berhampur, Orissa from 12th July 2005 till 3rd July 2007.  
  Research Areas
 
  1. Oxidative stress and Antioxidants
  2. Cardiometabolic properties of polyphenols
  3. Hepatoprotective properties of polyphenols
  4. Oxidative stress during wound healing
  Award and Honours
 
  1. 2002: Qualified GATE (Pharmacy)
  2. 2015: DBT-CTEP International Travel Fellowship by Department of Biotechnology,Government of India. 
  3. 2015: International Travel Fellowship by Centre for International Co-operation in Sciences (CICS),Chennai, India.
  Publications
 

 Journals (27):

  Google Scholar Citations: 243; h-index: 9; i10 index: 8

  Web of Science Citations: 140; h-index: 8

  1. Khound, P., Deb, P. K., Bhattacharjee, S., Medina, K. D.,  Sarma, P. P.,  Sarkar, B., Devi, R.(2024). Phenolic enriched fraction of Clerodendrum glandulosum Lindl. leaf extract ameliorates hyperglycemia and oxidative stress in streptozotocin-nicotinamide induced diabetic rats. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 15, 100906. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2024.100906 (ESCI; Impact factor 2.4) (In Press)
  2. Chatterjee, A., Kumar, S., Roy Sarkar, S., Halder, R., Kumari, R., Banerjee, S., Sarkar, B. (2024). Dietary polyphenols represent a phytotherapeutic alternative for gut dysbiosis associated neurodegeneration: A Systematic review. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 109622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnutbio.2024.109622 (SCI; Impact factor 5.6) (In Press)
  3. Venkadakrishnan, J., Chatterjee, A., Saha, R., Chatterjee, K., Deb, P. K., Sarkar, B., & Mazumder, P. M. (2024). Ameliorative Effect of Apple Cider Vinegar and p-Coumaric Acid Combination in Ex ovo Antimicrobial and In vivo Wound Healing Models. Pharmacological Research-Modern Chinese Medicine, 100364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prmcm.2024.100364 (Scopus; Cite Schore 0.6)
  4. Maiti, N. J., Ganguly, S., Sarkar, B., Saha, R. (2023).New Benzotriazole Derivatives: Synthesis, Biological Assessment, In vivo Oral Toxicity Analysis, Docking Studies, Molecular Dynamics, and ADME Profiling. Indian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 33 (04) 489-497. https://doi.org/10.59467/IJHC.2023.33.489 (SCIE, Impact factor 0.3)
  5. Gorain, B., Karmakar, V., Sarkar, B., Dwivedi, M., Leong, J. T. L., Toh, J. H., Seah, E., Chen, K. Y.,Choudhury, H. Pandey, M. (2023). Biomacromolecule-based nanocarrier strategies to deliver plant-derived bioactive components for cancer treatment: A recent review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 126623. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126623 (SCIE, Impact factor 8.2)
  6. Chatterjee, K., Mazumder, P. M., Sarkar, S. R., Saha, R., Chatterjee, A., Sarkar, B., & Banerjee, S. (2023). Neuroprotective effect of Vitamin K2 against gut dysbiosis associated cognitive decline. Physiology & Behavior, 114252. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2023.114252 (SCIE, Impact factor 3.74). (In Press)
  7. Majie, A., Saha, R. & Sarkar, B. (2023). The outbreak of the monkeypox virus in the shadow of the pandemic. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-26098-y (SCIE, Impact factor 5.8). (In Press)
  8. Saha,S., Sarkhel, S., Sahoo, B., Kumari, A., Jha, S., Mukherjee, A., Biswas, D., Saha, R., Chatterjee, A., Sarkar, B., Jana, S. K., Mohan, A., Roy, A. (2023) Impact of fortificants on the powder properties of a gluten-free porous starch matrix of puffed rice flour. LWT- Food Science & Technology. 114432, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2023.114432. (SCI, Impact factor 6.056). (In Press)
  9. Sarkar, A., Saha, R., Saha, S., Bhowmik, R., Chatterjee, A., Paul, A., Maji, A., Shaharyar, M.A., Karmakar, S., Sarkar, B. and Maity, T.K. (2022). Transesterification, GC-MS profiling, and in vitro antimicrobial potential of oil obtained from seeds of Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr. Industrial Crops and Products. Vol. 189. 115764. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115764. (Impact factor 6.449). (In Press)
  10. Deb, P. K., Shilkar, D., Sarkar, B. (2022). UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS Based Identification, Quantification, and Assessment of in Silico Molecular Interactions of Major Phytochemicals from Bioactive Fractions of Clerodendrum glandulosum Lindl. Leaves. Chemistry & Biodiversity. 19, e202200617. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202200617. (Impact factor 2.745).
  11. Chatterjee, A., Saha,R., Mishra,A., Shilkar, D., Jayaprakash, V. Sharma,P., Sarkar, B. (2022). Molecular determinants, clinical manifestations and effects of immunization on cardiovascular health during COVID-19 pandemic era - A review, Current Problems in Cardiology, 101250, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2022.101250. (Impact factor 16.464). (In Press)
  12. Das, N., Deb, P. K., Ali, E. S., Das, M. C., Sarkar, B., & Mishra, S. K. (2022). Anti-Proliferative Naphthalene Glucoside from Aerial Part of Neanotis wightiana. Chemistry of Natural Compounds, 58(1), 21-26. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10600-022-03591-3 (Impact factor 0.83)
  13. Murtuja S., Shilkar D., Sarkar B., Sinha B.N., Jayaprakash V. (2021). A Critical Observation on the Design and Development of Reported Peptide Inhibitors of DENV NS2B-NS3 Protease in the Last Two Decades. Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry. DOI: 10.2174/1389557521666211101154619. (Impact factor 3.737) 
  14. Murtuja S., Shilkar D., Sarkar B., Sinha B.N., Jayaprakash V. (2021). A short survey of Dengue protease inhibitor development in the past 6 years (2015-2020) with an emphasis on similarities between DENV and SARS-CoV-2 proteases. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bmc.2021.116415. (Impact factor 3.461)
  15. Deb, P. K. and Sarkar, B. (2021). Seasonal variation of verbascoside as a principal phenolic compound linked with antioxidant potentials of Clerodendrum glandulosum Lindl. leaves. Natural Product Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2021.1979542. (Impact factor 2.488)
  16. Deb, P. K., Khound, P., Bhattacharjee, S., Choudhury, P., Sarma, H., Devi, R., Sarkar, B. (2021). Variation in chemical constituents, in-vitro bioactivity and toxicity profile
    among different parts of Clerodendrum glandulosum Lindl. (C. colebrookianum Walp.). South African Journal of Botany 140 (2021) 50-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2021.03.023 (Impact factor 3.111) 
  17. Adhikary, M., Mukhopadhyay, K., Sarkar, B. (2021) Flavonoid-rich wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum L.) diet attenuates diabetes by modulating antioxidant genes in streptozotocin- induced diabetic rats. Journal of Food Biochemistry. 2021;00:e13643. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfbc.13643 (Impact factor 3.654)
  18. Roy, A., Sarkar, B., Celik, C., Ghosh, A., Basu, U, Jana, M., Jana, A., Gencay, A., Sezgin, G. C., Ildiz, N., Dam, P., Mandal, A. K., Ocsoy, I. (2020). Can concomitant use of zinc and curcumin with other immunity-boosting nutraceuticals be the arsenal against COVID-19? Phytotherapy Research. 1-4. DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6766 (Impact factor 6.388)
  19. Sarkar, B., Vyas,P., Haque,I., Mukhopadhyay, K. (2018). A rapid UPLC method for simultaneous separation and detection of anthocyanidins from Ocimum, Hibiscus and Syzygium species and estimation of their antioxidant activity. Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies, 41(10), 658–667 (https://doi.org/10.1080/10826076.2018.1506932) (Impact factor 1.467). 
  20. Soni, S.R., Kumari, N., Bhunia, B. K., Sarkar, B., Mandal, B., Ghosh, A. (2018). Synthesis and characterization of a non-cytotoxic and biocompatible acrylamide grafted pullulan- Application in pH responsive controlled drug delivery.International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 120, 753-762. (Impact factor 8.025) 
  21. Soni, S.R., Kumari, N., Bhunia, B. K., Sarkar, B., Mandal, B., Ghosh, A. (2018). In vitro and in vivo evaluation of pirfenidone loaded acrylamide grafted pullulan-poly(vinyl alcohol) interpenetrating polymer networks. Carbohydrate Polymers, 202, 288-298. (Impact factor 10.723) 
  22. Singh, S., Sarkar, B., Mukhopadhyay, K., Banerjee, M., Kumar, M. (2018). Antioxidants, DNA damage protective properties and antibacterial activity of leaf extract of Phlogacanthus thyrsiflorus Nees. Asian Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, 20, S145-S151. (SCOPUS - H Index - 13).
  23. Adhikary, M., Sarkar, B., Mukhopadhyay, K. (2017). Identification of flavonoids of Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum L.) at various stages 
    of growth and evaluation of their Antioxidant Activity. Canadian Journal of Biotechnology, Volume 1, Special Issue, Page 159. (https://doi.org/10.24870/cjb.2017-a145)
  24. Sarkar, B., Kumar, D., Sasmal, D., Mukhopadhyay, K. (2014). Antioxidant and DNA damage protective properties of anthocyanin-rich extracts from Hibiscus and Ocimum: a comparative study. Natural Product Research, 28 (17), 1393-1398. (Impact factor 2.488) 
  25. Panda, A. B., Laha, P., Harish, K.,  Sarkar, B., Chaure, S.V., Sayyad, W.A., Jadhav, V.S., Kulkarni, G.R., Sasmal, D., Barhai, P. K., Das, A. K., Mahapatra, S. K., Banerjee, I. (2010). Study of bactericidal efficiency of magnetron sputtered TiO2 films deposited at varying oxygen partial pressure. Surface & Coatings Technology, 205,1611–1617 (Impact factor 4.865).
  26. Mani, M., Vaibhav, D. A., Sarkar, B., Dev, A., Ashok, Patra, A. (2008). Antibacterial Activity of the Leaves of Abutilon indicum Linn. PHARMBIT, Vol.XVII, No.1, Jan-Jun. 
  27. Sarkar, B (2004). Bioinformatics- A Glimpse; PHARMBIT, 13, 38-41
 
International Conference Proceedings (16):
  1. Kumar, S.; Sarkar, B. In-silico approach to assess the polyphenols from Krishna Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum L.) for Keap1/Nrf2 receptor towards the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, in Proceedings of the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Biomedicines, 1–31 March 2023, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland, doi:10.3390/ECB2023-14207.
  2. Baidya, R.; Sarkar, B. An in-silico approach to evaluate the diabetic wound healing potential of phenylethanoid glycoside in inhibiting the receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE), in Proceedings of the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Biomedicines, 1–31 March 2023, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland, doi:10.3390/ECB2023-14137.
  3. Majie, A.; Saha, R.; Sarkar, B. In silico study to evaluate the inhibitory activity of a few phenylethanoid glycosides on GSK3-β protein for faster diabetic wound healing, in Proceedings of the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Biomedicines, 1–31 March 2023, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland, doi:10.3390/ECB2023-14134
  4. Majie, A.; Saha, R.; Kumar, S.; Aryan, R.; Sarkar, B. In Silico Approaches to Evaluate the Binding Affinity of Verbascoside on Sirtuin1 (SIRT1) Receptor for the Treatment of Diabetic Wound Healing. Med. Sci. Forum 2022, 14, 34. https://doi.org/10.3390/ECMC2022-13286
  5. Pal, S.; Saha, R.; Jha, S.; Sarkar, B. Nanotherapeutics: A Way to Cure Cardiac Complications Associated with COVID-19, in Proceedings of the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Healthcare, 17 February–3 March 2022, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland, doi:10.3390/IECH2022-12301. 
  6. Chatterjee, A., Deb, P. K., Sarkar, B. Influence of solvents and techniques for extraction of phenolic phytochemicals linked with antioxidant and enzyme inhibition potential of Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn. 7th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry (ECMC-2021). Organized by MDPI: Basel, Switzerland. Dated: November 1–30, 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/ECMC2021-11461.
  7. Saha, R., Sarkar, B. Unveiling the therapeutic potential of verbascoside to combat diabetic wound. 7th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry (ECMC-2021). Organized by MDPI: Basel, Switzerland. Dated: November 1–30, 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/ECMC2021-11476
  8. Deb, P. K., Chatterjee, A., Saha, R., Sarkar, B. Influence of choice of solvents and extraction techniques on the recovery of phenolic phytochemicals linked to the antioxidant and enzyme inhibition potential of Clerodendrum glandulosum Lindl. “XXX International Conference on Polyphenols”. Organized Virtually by University of Turku, Finland. Dated: July 13-15, 2021 (P.4.6).
  9. Priya, S., Chatterjee, A., Deb, P. K., Sarkar, B. Influence of solvents and extraction techniques on the recovery of secondary metabolites and antioxidant properties of Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn. “7th International Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology” Organized by Bioactive Natural Product Laboratory (BNPL), School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard University. Dated: February 15-17, 2020 (OP-67).
  10. Deb, P.K., Sarkar, B. Novel phytopharmaceutical derived from leaves of Clerodendrum colebrookianum Walp. exhibits hepatoprotective and antidiabetic potential. “9th International Conference on Polyphenols and Health (ICPH2019)” Organized by Polyphenol Society, Japan at Kobe Convention Center, Kobe, Japan. Dated: November 28 -December 1, 2019.
  11. Deb, P. K., Sarkar, B. Development of chromatographic signature and metabolomics profile of Ocimum tenuiflorum (Krishna Tulsi) for the purpose of quality control. “6th International Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology” Organized by Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal. Dated: February 08-10, 2019 (A-92).
  12. Sarkar, B. Anthocyanins from flowers of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis modulate biomarkers of oxidative stress via up-regulation of antioxidant responsive genes. “6th International Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology” Organized by Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal. Dated: February 08-10, 2019 (A-83).
  13. Adhikary, M., Sarkar, B. and Mukhopadhyay, K. Identification of flavonoids of Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum L.) at various stages of growth and evaluation of their Antioxidant Activity [Abstract]. Nextgen Genomics, Biology, Bioinformatics and Technologies Conference; Oct 02-04, 2017; Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Odisha. (https://doi.org/10.24870/cjb.2017-a145). 
  14. Sarkar, B. & Mukhopadhyay, K. A comparative study of in-vitro and in-vivo antioxidant activity and DNA protective properties of anthocyanins from Ocimum and Hibiscus species. “8th International Workshop on Anthocyanins -2015”, Organized by INRA, Montpellier, France. Dated: September 16-18, 2015. (S3-P28, Page No. 84).
  15. Sarkar, B., Vyas, P., Chaudhary, B., Haque, I., Kumar, M., Sasmal, D., Mukhopadhyay, K. Optimization and validation of a fast UPLC method for the quantification of anthocyanins.  “International Workshop on Anthocyanins -2011”, Organized by Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina, USA. Dated September 11-14, 2011. (Peer Reviewed).
  16. Mazumder, R.; Bhattacharya, S.; Mazumder, A.; Sarkar, B; The More Fast Moving a Brand Is, Greater Is Its Therapeutic Efficacy: Do we Agree?. International Convention of Association for Pharmaceutical Teachers in India (APTI). Vizag. India. Dated: 2nd- 3rd October 2004.

National Conferences (06):

  1. Dasgupta S., Sarkar, D., Deb, P. K., Sarkar, B. Influence of solvents on the recovery of polyphenols and bioactivity of Clerodendrum colebrookianum Walp. 6th Convention of Society for Ethnopharmacology, India, 2019 & National Seminar on “Translational Research of Traditionally used Indian medicinal plants with special reference to Tinospora cordifolia”. Organized by: School of Natural Product Studies Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. Dated: September 07-08, 2019 (SFE-CONV-1962). 
     
  2. Sarkar, D., Dasgupta S., Deb, P. K., Sarkar, B. Ultrasonic assisted rapid extraction of surface Anthocyanin from Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn. and screening of its biological activity. 6th Convention of Society for Ethnopharmacology, India, 2019 & National Seminar on “Translational Research of Traditionally used Indian medicinal plants with special reference to Tinospora cordifolia”. Organized by: School of Natural Product Studies Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. Dated: September 07-08, 2019 (SFE-CONV-1963).
  3. Anand, A. & Sarkar, B. Phytochemical screening and antioxidant property of anthocyanins extracts from Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. “National Conference on Biotechnology for Sustainable Development (BSD 2015)”. Organized by Centre of Excellence on Bioresources & Bioprospecting (TEQIP II), Department of Bio-Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Dated: December 17-19, 2015
  4. Sarkar, B., Kumar, M. & Mukhopadhyay, K. A rapid method for detection and characterization of anthocyanins from Hibiscus, Ocimum and Syzygium species and evaluation of their antioxidant potential. “National Conference on Biotechnology for Sustainable Development (BSD 2015)”. Organized by Centre of Excellence on Bioresources & Bioprospecting (TEQIP II), Department of Bio-Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Dated: December 17-19, 2015.
  5. Sarkar, B.; Chandra, R.; Mazumder, R.; Production of Cellulase from Pleurotus ostreatus on spent straw bed. Conference on Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology- Trends and Opportunities. B.I.T, Mesra, Ranchi. India. Dated: 17-19th March 2005.
  6. Sarkar, B.; Jayaram Kumar, K.; Bhatnagar, S. P.; Pharmacists in Continuous Food Hygiene & Sanitation Awareness Education (CFHSAE) – An important aid in the implementation of health policies in Jharkhand. 55th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress 2003. Chennai, India. Dated: 19th -21st December 2003
  Member of Professional Bodies
 
  • Member of International Society of Ethnopharmacology
  • Registered Pharmacist, Jharkhand State Registration Tribunal, Pharmacy. Jharkhand. India (Reg. No.: 22525-JH-2026, Date: 8.01.2015)
  • Life Member of Indian Pharmaceutical Association (JHA/RANC/ON/LM/000113)
  • Life Member of Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers in India (APTI)(OR/LM-142)
  • Life Member of Indian Pharmaceutical Graduate’s Association (IPGA )(IPGA, LM-1762)
  • Member,Pharmaceutical Society, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi.
  Current Sponsored Projects
 

Ongoing Projects (INR 98.437 Lakhs):

1. Title: "QbD based approaches and mechanistic studies towards development of verbascoside loaded topical formulations to  treat diabetic wound" (EEQ/2021/000850)
   Grant amount: 40.537 Lakhs
   Sponsoring Agency: DST-SERB Govt. of India (EMEQ Scheme)
   Role: Principal Investigator
   Period: 2022-2025
   Status: On-going

2. Title: "Development of non-destructive process technology for simultaneous micronutrient fortification and bioavailability enhancement in Dal through selective binding of phytic acid" (No. BT/PR38036/PFN/1486/2020)
   Grant amount: 57.90 Lakhs
   Sponsoring Agency: DBT, Govt. of India
   Role: Co-Principal Investigator
   Period: 2021-2024
   Status: On-going

Completed Projects (INR 91.434 Lakhs)

1. Title: "Phyto-chemical characterization of polyphenols in Ocimum tenuiflorum and investigation on its protective potentials against oxidative stress and DNA damage"(File   No.EMR/2016/ 005695)
   Grant amount: 34.23 Lakhs 
   Sponsoring Agency: DST-SERB, Govt. of India
   Role: Principal Investigator
   Period: 2018-2021
   Status: Completed

2. Title: "Design and Synthesis of Substrate Based Peptide Inhibitors of DENV Protease for the Treatment of Dengue Viral Infections" (File No. EMR/2016/005711) 
   Grant amount: 45.604 Lakhs 
   Sponsoring Agency: DST-SERB, Govt. of India
   Role: Co-Principal Investigator
   Period: 2017-2020
   Status: Completed

3. Title: "Study on hepatoprotective properties and expression of antioxidant enzymes by anthocyanins from Ocimum tenuiflorum"
   Grant amount: 0.8 Lakhs
   Sponsoring Agency: Seed Money Scheme, BIT, Mesra, Ranchi
   Role: Principal Investigator
   Period: 2015-2017
   Status: Completed

4. Title:"Study of Antioxidant and DNA Protective Properties of Anthocyanins" 
   Grant amount: 10.8 Lakhs
   Sponsoring Agency: Major Research Project, UGC, Govt. of India
   Role: Co-Principal Investigator
   Period: 2009-2012
   Status: Completed
  Text and Reference Books
 

Book Chapters:

  1. Saha, R., Chatterjee, K., Sarkar, B., Mazumder, P.M. (2024). Applications of Nanotechnology for Preventing Global Infectious Diseases. In Bhowmick, T. K., Gayen, K., Maity, S. K. (Eds.) Nanobiotechnology. CRC Press, pp. 154-190. 
  2. Rudrapal, M., Sarkar, B., Deb, P. K., Bendale, A. R., Nagar, A. (2023). Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance by Repurposing Polyphenolic Phytochemicals with Novel Antibacterial Potential. In: Rudrapal, M. (Ed.) Polyphenols: Food, Nutraceutical, and Nanotherapeutic Applications. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. pp 260-289. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394188864.ch13
  3. Kalita, H., Deb., P. K., Saha, R., Chatterjee, A., Roy Sarkar, S., Kumar, S.,  Sarkar, B. (2022). Dietary Polyphenols, Antioxidant Effects, and Human Diseases. In: Rudrapal, M. (Ed.) Dietary Polyphenols in Human Diseases-Advances and Challenges in Drug Discovery. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003251538-1
  4. Murtuja S., Shilkar D., Sarkar B., Sinha B.N., Jayaprakash V. (2021) Identification of Dengue NS2B-NS3 Protease Inhibitors Through High-Throughput Virtual Screening-Impacts on Drug Development Against the Dengue Virus. In: Ahmad S.I. (eds) Human Viruses: Diseases, Treatments and Vaccines. Springer, Cham. pp-93-120. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71165-8_5
  5. Sarkar, B., Deb, P. K., Banerjee, S. (2021).Oxidative Stress,Inflammasome, and Cancer: Polyphenols May Be the Answer. In: Handbook of Oxidative Stress in Cancer: Mechanistic Aspects.Chakraborti S., Ray B.K., Roychowdhury S. (eds. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4501-6_165-1. 
  6. Anand, A. & Sarkar, B (2017). Phytochemical screening and antioxidant property of anthocyanins extracts from Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. In Application of Biotechnology for Sustainable Development. K. Mukhopadhyay et al. (eds.) Page No. 139-147. DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-5538-6_17 (Springer Nature Scientific Publishing Services (P) Ltd.ISBN-10: 9811055378; ISBN-13: 978-9811055379)
  7. Sarkar, B., Kumar, M. & Mukhopadhyay, K (2017). A rapid method for detection and characterization of anthocyanins from Hibiscus, Ocimum and Syzygium species and evaluation of their antioxidant potential. In Application of Biotechnology for Sustainable Development. K. Mukhopadhyay et al. (eds.) Page No. 129-137.  DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-5538-6_17 (Springer Nature Scientific Publishing Services (P) Ltd.ISBN-10: 9811055378; ISBN-13: 978-9811055379)
  Fellow
 
  1. No of UG students guided: 36
  2. No. of PG students guided: 14
  3. No of PhD awarded: 02 (detailed below)
  4. No. of Current PhD Scholars: 04 (detailed below)

PhD Awarded

Sl. No.

Name

Date of registration

Title of Ph.D Thesis

Date of submission

Date of Award
  1.  

Prashanta Kumar Deb

(PhD/PH/10003/2018)

09.07. 2018

Development of Phytopharmaceutical from Clerodendrum glandulosum Lindl. for the management of myocardial infarction and cardiac hypertrophy

17.08.2022

09.01.2023
  1.  

Maria Adhikary

(PhD/BT/10001/2015)

Co-Guided with Dr. K. Mukhopadhyay, Dept. of Bioengg. & Biotech., BIT, Mesra

29.05.2015

 

Wheat grass (Triticum aestivum L.) Flavonoids: analysis of biosynthetic genes and biological activities

27.08.2021

20.01.2022

PhD Enrolled

Sl. No.

Name

Date of registration

Title of Ph.D Thesis

Details of Fellowship

  1.  

Amrita Chatterjee

(PhD/PH/10001/2019)

15.07.2019

Therapeutic targeting of Nrf2-ARE pathway by phytopharmaceuticals derived from Krishna Tulsi (red forma of Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn.) during oxidative stress

DST-SERB JRF in the project:

Phyto-chemical characterization of polyphenols in Ocimum tenuiflorum and investigation on its protective potentials against oxidative stress and DNA damage (File No. EMR/2016/ 005695)
  1.  

Rajdeep Saha

(PhD/PH/10003/2019)

15.07.2019

Formulation and Evaluation of Verbascoside Loaded Topical Drug Delivery System for Diabetic Wound Healing

ICMR SRF in the project:

Studies towards development of novel topical formulations derived from a natural phenylethanoid glycoside and unravelling its molecular mechanisms against diabetic wound (File No. 45/28/2022-DDI/BMS)

Former Institute Research Fellow (IRF) (Ref No. GO/Estb/Ph.D/IRF/2019-20/3281)
  1.  

Satish Kumar

(PhD/PH/10051/2021)

11.01.2022

Studies towards development of polyphenol-based formulations from Krishna Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum L.) against Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Self-financed
  1.  

Ritika Baidya

(PhD/PH/10004/2022)

03.08.2022

Formulation of phenylethanoid glycosides targeted towards diabetic wound

DST-SERB-EMEQ JRF in the project:

QbD based approaches and mechanistic studies towards development of verbascoside loaded topical formulations to treat diabetic wound (File No. EEQ/2021/000850)
  Member, Editorial Board
 
  1. Reviewer for “Natural Product Research”
  2. Reviewer for “South African Journal of Botany”
  3. Reviewer for “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”
  4. Reviewer for “Chemistry & Biodiversity”
  5. Reviewer for “Planta Medica”
  6. Reviewer for “Chemistry Select”