معرفی
Abhijit Manna is a Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, specifically within the Department of Earth & Environmental in the School of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on bioremediation, microbial ecology, genetic circuit-based biocontainment strategies, biosensors, enzyme discovery, toxicology, and materials science. He has held postdoctoral positions at institutions including the Central Leather Research Institute (India), CNRS (France), and Washington University in St. Louis (USA). Manna earned his BSc, MSc, and PhD in Microbiology from the University of Burdwan and Madurai Kamaraj University in India. He is associated with the Pérez-Rodríguez Lab, contributing to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of environmental science and biotechnology.
Education:
- BSc in Microbiology, University of Burdwan, India (2009)
- MSc in Microbiology, University of Burdwan, India (2011)
- PhD in Microbiology, Madurai Kamaraj University, India (2018)
Research Interests:
Manna’s work emphasizes innovative solutions for environmental challenges through microbial systems. Key areas include engineering genetic circuits for safer microbial containment, developing biosensors for pollutants like BPA and cadmium, and exploring enzyme-based strategies for detoxification. His research bridges fundamental microbiology with applied biotechnology, addressing issues such as industrial waste remediation and ecological health preservation.
Publications:
Manna’s recent publications highlight advancements in biocontainment systems using genetic circuits, eco-friendly biosensor design, and microbial degradation pathways for pollutants like dichloromethane and BPA. His work often integrates proteomics and nanotechnology to enhance bioremediation efficiency and environmental monitoring.
Labs & Collaborations:
He is part of the Pérez-Rodríguez Lab, which focuses on synthetic biology and microbial engineering. Collaborations span academic and industrial partners in India, France, and the U.S., reflecting his global research footprint.
