Mrinal K. Bhattacharjee

Mrinal K. Bhattacharjee serves as Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Long Island University's Brooklyn campus, where he conducts research spanning molecular mechanisms of bacterial pathogens and antibiotic discovery. Previously, he held positions as Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University and Adjunct Associate Professor roles at Fordham University and Yeshiva University, establishing a career trajectory focused on microbial biochemistry and therapeutic development.

His academic foundation includes B.S. and M.S. degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology (Kharagpur, India) followed by Ph.D. studies at The Ohio State University, with post-doctoral training completed at the University of Texas at Austin. This educational background underpins his dual expertise in organic chemistry and molecular microbiology.

Research interests center on Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, and Microbiology with specialized focus on periodontal pathogens like Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. His work examines bacterial conjugation mechanisms, adhesion properties, and inhibition through natural compounds including Maillard reaction products and plant-derived antibiotics. Recent investigations explore preferential killing of slow-growing bacteria by rhubarb and myrrh compounds, addressing persistent infection challenges.

Publication analysis (2025-2018) reveals systematic antibiotic research covering nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors, protein synthesis disruptors, and membrane-targeting agents. His natural product studies identify compounds with unique activity against non-growing bacteria, suggesting novel approaches for antibiotic-resistant infections. The 2018 vitamin D/IVF study indicates collaborative expansion into reproductive medicine.