Title Dr. First Name SUBHANKAR CHATTERJEE Last Name
Designation Associate Professor
Department Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Email
Webpage
Phone.no 04132654485
Employement Info
Employee Type Nature Of Employment
Teaching Permanent
Educational Qualifications
Degree/Certification Name Institution Year of Completion
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Science Jadavpur University 2007
PG Calcutta University 1999
UG Calcutta University 1997
HSC WBCHSE 1993
SSC WBBSE 1991
Fellowship Details
Name Of Fellowship Awarding Body Fellowship Level
CSIR project Fellowship CSIR National
Junior Research Fellowship DST National
Senior Research Fellowship DST National
Post-doctoral Research Fellowship DST National
Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Germany International
DFG (Germany) Post-doctoral Research Fellowship DFG, Germany International
Biomedical Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania (USA) University of Pennsylvania (USA) International
Alexander von Humboldt Revisit Research Fellowship Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Germany International
Alexander von Humboldt Revisit Research Fellowship Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Germany International
Teaching Experience (Within Institution)
Designation Duration
Associate Professor Presently Working since 11-01-2022 (3 years, 10 months, 19 days)
Teaching Experience (Outside Institution)
Designation Institute Duration
Assistant Professor Central University of Himachal Pradesh 31-12-2012 To 10-01-2022 (9 years, 10 days)
Administrative Experience (Outside Institution)
Designation Institute Duration
Department In charge Central University of Himachal Pradesh 20-02-2017 To 02-12-2019 (2 years, 9 months, 12 days)
Research Supervision Overview
PhD Scholars Supervised PhD Degrees Awarded Theses Submitted
6 2 0
Research Publications
Title of Article Type of Publication Name of Journal ISSN Journal Volume Year Link to Article DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
Investigating RND Efflux Pumps in Sphingobium yanoikuyae P4: The Role of Non-Pathogenic Bacteria in Antibiotic Resistance Gene Spread Amid Environmental Contamination Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Journal of Biomolecular Structure & Dynamics 0739-1102 2025 https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2025.2540826
Microplastic Surge in the Ariyankuppam River, Puducherry, India: A study on abundance, characterization, and pollution load index Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Journal of Contaminant Hydrology 0169-7722 (1873-6009) 274 2025 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconhyd.2025.104669
Biodegradation of phthalates DIBP, DMP, and DEP by Paenarthrobacter sp. strain PH1- analysis of degradation, pathway, and its bioremediation potentiality in soil microcosm. Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 41 2025 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11274-025-04459-8 10.1007/s11274-025-04459-8
Antigenic Homology Between Mouse Spermatozoa and Vibrio cholerae: In-silico, In-vitro, and In-vivo Evidence for Immune-Mediated Infertility Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Archives of Microbiology 207 2025 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00203-025-04379-z https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-025-04379-z

Development and Validation of a Rapid HPLC Method for Simultaneous Detection and Quantification of Four Broad-Spectrum Organophosphorus Pesticides Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry 2025 10.1080/03067319.2025.2511981 10.1080/03067319.2025.2511981
Study on the Prevalence and Characteristics of Microplastics in the Agricultural Soil of Rice Bowl of Puducherry – Bahour, India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals National Academy Science Letters ISSN 2250-1754 2025 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40009-025-01621-6 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40009-025-01621-6
Microplastics contamination and environmental risks in the Beas River, western Himalayas Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Environmental Pollution (Elsevier) 1873-6424 365:125387 (2025) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125387
From Freezing to Functioning: Cellular Strategies of Cold-Adapted Bacteria for Surviving in Extreme Environments Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Archives of Microbiology (Springer) 206:329 2024 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-024-04058-5
Biodegradation of DEP, DIBP, and BBP by a psychrotolerant Sphingobium yanoikuyae strain P4: Degradation potentiality and mechanism study Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Archives of Microbiology (Springer) 1432-072X 206:254 2024 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-024-03977-7

Comparative analysis of SilA-laccase mediated Degradation of Ciprofloxacin, Norfloxacin, and Ofloxacin and interpretation of the possible catalytic me Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Biomolecular Structure & Dynamics (Taylor & Francis) 42(1):425-434 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2023.2197074
Contribution of plastic and microplastic to global climate change and their conjoining impacts on the environment - A review Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Science of the Total Environment (Elsevier) 875 (2023) 162627 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162627
Biodegradation of Organophosphorus pesticide Profenofos by the bacterium Bacillus sp. PF1 and elucidation of initial degradation pathway Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Environmental Technology (Taylor & Francis), 44(4):492-500 (online on 2021) https://doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2021.1976282
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics: Occurrence, mode of action, resistance, environmental detection, and remediation – A Comprehensive Review Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Environmental Pollution (Elsevier) Volume 315, 15 December 2022, 120440 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120440
Malathion biodegradation by a psychrotolerant bacteria Ochrobactrum sp. M1D and metabolic pathway analysis Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Letters in Applied Microbiology (Wiley) 73 (3): 326-335 (2021) 10.1111/lam.13517

Microplastics in the Mediterranean Sea: Sources, Pollution Intensity, Sea Health and Regulatory Policies. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Frontiers in Marine Science, section Marine Pollution (Frontiers) 8: 494 2021 Link https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.634934
Biodegradation of Profenofos, an acetylcholine esterase inhibitor by a psychrotolerant strain Rahnella sp. PFF2 and degradation pathway analysis Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation (Elsevier) 158:105169 (2021) 10.1016/j.ibiod.2020.105169
Particulate bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons over Dhauladhar region of the north-western Himalayas Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Chemosphere (Elsevier) 263: 128298 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128298
Ornithine carbamoyltransferase from psychrophiles to thermophiles - structural evolution of catalytic fold to accommodate physiological diversity Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Extremophiles (Springer) 25:15-24 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1007/s00792-020-01208-7
Biodegradation of Organophosphorus pesticide chlorpyrifos by Sphingobacterium sp. C1B, a psychrotolerant bacterium isolated from apple orchard in Hima Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Extremophiles (Springer) 1433-4909 24: 897 (2020) 10.1007/s00792-020-01203-y
Flouroquinolone Antibiotics: An emerging threat to Environment and their remedial measures. (Commentary) Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Current Science (IAS, India) 0011-3891 119: 738-740 (2020) https://www.jstor.org/stable/27138905
A Review on Remediation of Cyanide containing Industrial wastes using biological systems with special reference to Enzymatic Degradation Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, (Springer) 1573-0972 35:70 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-019-2643-8
Microplastics in our Oceans and Marine Health Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Field Actions Science Reports (Institute Veolia Environment) 19:54-61 2019 https://journals.openedition.org/factsreports/5257 10.1007/s11356-017-9910-8
Biodegradation of di-n-butyl phthalate by psychrotolerant Sphingobium yanoikuyae strain P4 and protein structural analysis of carboxylesterase involve Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (Elsevier) 1879-0003 122:806-816 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.10.225
Molecular insights into the activity and mechanism of cyanide hydratase enzyme associated with cyanide biodegradation by Serratia marcescens Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Archives of Microbiology (Springer) 1432-072X 200:971-977 (2018) 10.1007/s00203-018-1524-0
Psychrotolerant Sphingobacterium kitahiroshimense LT-2 isolated from Dhundi Glacier, Himachal Pradesh - Origin Prediction and Future application Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Indian Journal of Microbiology (Springer) 0973-7715 58(2):234-238 (2018) 10.1007/s12088-018-0712-6
A simple HPLC-DAD method for simultaneous detection of two organophosphates - profenofos and fenthion and validation by microcosm experiment Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (Springer) 1573-2959 190:327 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-018-6710-7
Microplastic Pollution, a Threat to Marine Ecosystem and Human Health: A Short Review. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Environmental Science and Pollution Research, (Springer) 1614-7499 24:21530-21547 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-017-9910-8
Profenofos, an acetylcholinesterase-inhibiting organophosphorus pesticide: a short review of its usage, toxicity and biodegradation Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Environmental Quality, (SSSA) 1537-2537 45:1478-1489 (2016) 10.2134/jeq2016.03.0100
Interactions among Filamentous Fungi Aspergillus niger, Fusarium verticillioides and Clonostachys rosea: Effect on Fungal Biomass, Diversity of Second Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals BMC Microbiology, (BMC) 1471-2180 16:83 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-016-0698-3
Biodiversity and species identity drive antifungal activity of bacterial communities Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Ecology (esa) 0012-9658 95:1184 (2014) 10.1890/13-1215.1
Fungal metabolic plasticity and sexual development mediate induced resistance to arthropod fungivory Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Proceedings of the Royal Society B (Royal Soc Journal) 0962-8452 280:20131219 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2013.1219
Removal of the endocrine disrupter Butyl benzyl phthalate from the environment: Mini review Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, (Springer) 1432-0614 87(1): 61-73 (2010) 10.1007/s00253-010-2570-y
Interaction of malathion, an organophosphorus pesticide with rhizopusoryzae biomass Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J Hazard Materials (Elsevier) 0304-3894 174(1-3), 47-53 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2009.09.014
Metabolic cooperation of Gordonia sp. Strain MTCC 4818 and Arthrobacter sp. strain WY in the utilization of butyl benzyl phthalate: Effect of a novel Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Microbiology (SGM-UK) 1465-2080 154(Pt 11), 3338-3346 (2008) 10.1099/mic.0.2008/021881-0
Complete degradation of butyl benzyl phthalate by a defined bacterial consortium: Role of individual isolates in the assimilation pathway Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Chemosphere (Elsevier) 0045-6535 70(5), 933-941 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2007.06.058
A novel degradation pathway in the assimilation of phenanthrene by Staphylococcus sp. strain PN/Y via meta-cleavage of 2-hydroxy-1-naphthoic acid: for Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Microbiology (SGM-UK) 1465-2080 153(Pt 7): 2104-2115 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.2006/004218-0
Pathways in the degradation of hydrolyzed alcohols of butyl benzyl phthalate in metabolically diverse Gordonia sp.strain MTCC 4818 Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Mol. Microbiol. Biotechnol. (now Microbial Physiology) 1475-3774 9(2), 110-120 (2005) 10.1159/000088841
Metabolism of butyl benzyl phthalate by Gordonia sp. strain MTCC 4818 Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun, (Elsevier) 1090-2104 309(1), 36-43 (2003) https://doi.org/10.1016/S0006-291X(03)01513-4
Photophysical properties of tris-methoxycoumarin derivative of a cryptand. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Luminescence, (Elsevier) 0022-2313 99, 175-183 (2002) https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-2313(02)00336-8
Non-Journal Publications
Title of Publication Type of Publication Publisher Role ISBN Year Link to Publication Level
Combating Microbial Antibiotic Resistance: Adaptation Strategies and CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Applications Chapters in Books Academic Press, Elsevier Author 9780443276231 2025 (Accepted Only) International
Health hazards and Bacterial Bioremediation of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals - A concise discussion on Phthalic acid esters and Organophosphorus Pest Chapters in Books CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Author 9781003423393 2024 International
Psychrophilic Enzymes: Adaptations and Industrial Relevance Chapters in Books CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Author 9781003014188 2022 International
Organophosphate pesticide: usage, environmental exposure, health effect, and microbial bioremediation Chapters in Books Elsevier Author 978-0-323-85455-9 2021 International
Climate change impact on eco-biology and socio-economy- A concise discussion Chapters in Books Springer Author 978-3-030-32462-9 2020 International
Environmental fate of organophosphate residues from agricultural soils to fresh farm produce: Microbial interventions for sustainable bioremediation Chapters in Books Springer Nature Author 978-981-13-9116-3 2019 International
Environmental ethics, a forgotten principle: necessity and our responsibility Chapters in Books Anamika Publisher, New Delhi Author 978-81-7975-939-4 2018 National
Research Projects
Project Title Project Type Year Of Sanction Outcome/Output Duration
Biological Removal of plastics and microplastic component polyethylenes with special focus on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Major 2022 Achieved 90% of the objective 22-03-2022 To 21-07-2025 (3 years, 3 months, 29 days)
Fate of Fluoroquinolone antibiotics in the Environment - quantitative method development for detection, environmental samples analysis, and microbial remediation study with special focus in Ciprofloxacin Major 2023 Achieved 70% of the objective Ongoing since 01-08-2023 (2 years, 3 months, 29 days)
Biodegradation of Profenofos and Fenthion pesticides - role of microbial isolate(s) and determination of degradation pathway(s) Major 2016 Publications 01-08-2016 To 31-03-2020 (3 years, 7 months, 30 days)
Qualitative analysis of secondary metabolites produced by psychrophilic microorganism(s) isolated from Chhota Sigri glaciar, Himachal Pradesh Major 2016 Publications 01-09-2016 To 31-08-2018 (1 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Development of 5-LOX specific scoring function and application of fragment-based free energy methods for the development of novel anti-cancer drug candidates Major 2019 Publications 01-11-2019 To 31-10-2022 (2 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Urban Resilience and Adaptation for India and Mongolia: curricula, capacity, ICT and stakeholder collaboration to support green & blue infrastructure and nature-based solutions Major 2021 Course DEvelopment 01-07-2021 To 30-06-2024 (2 years, 11 months, 29 days)
Other Research Activities
Activity Name Collaborating Body Organizing Body Activity Date
Hosted a Fulbright Scholar Dr. Ritindra Bhaduri, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at California State University Stanislaus, USA Fulbright USA 01-04-2022
Professional Development Programmes
Programme Title Sponsoring Institution Organizing Institution Role Type of Programme
Online Short Term Course on “Ecology & Environmental Sciences Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), (Formerly UGC-HRDC) at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad Resource Person Short Term Program
How to present your research: Slide preparation and the Talk Department of Commerce, School of Management, Central University of Himachal Pradesh Resource Person Other
How to present research findings in seminars Department of Zoology, Central University of Jammu Resource Person Other
Role of Teachers in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan GCTE Dharamshala GCTE Dharamshala Resource Person Other
Refresher Course on Biological Sciences Pondicherry University UGC-HRDC at Pondicherry University Resource Person Refresher Program
Advanced Research Methodology Tools and Techniques Ramanujan College, Delhi University Ramanujan College, Delhi University Attendee Faculty Development Programmes
Managing online classes and co-creating MOOCs: 2.0 Ramanujan College, Delhi University Ramanujan College, Delhi University Attendee Faculty Development Programmes
1st Interdisciplinary course in Contemporary Studies Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Human Resource Development Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi Attendee Refresher Program
55th Orientation program Jadavpur University, Kolkata UGC-Academic Staff College, Jadavpur University, Kolkata Attendee Orientation Programme
Honors and Awards
Name of the Award Awarding Body Award Category Level Award Date
Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (Germany) Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Germany Research International 01-08-2008
Young Investigator India BioScience Academic National 28-03-2015
Alexander von Humboldt Revisit Research Fellowship (Germany) Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (Germany) Research International 01-06-2015
Alexander von Humboldt Revisit Research Fellowship (Germany) Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (Germany) Research International 01-07-2023
Alexander von Humboldt Revisit Research Fellowship (Germany) Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (Germany) Research International 01-07-2023
Talk Poster Presented
Name of the Activity Role Date of Activity
Invited Lecture on the topic “Structural and Functional Insights into Microbial Enzymes Involved in the Biodegradation of Environmentally Persistent Pollutants." Speaker 26-09-2025
Delivered an invited Lecture (online) as a resource person on the topic "Environmental Ethics &Values". Resource Person 05-03-2025
Delivered a Lecture in the Department of B.Tech. Bio-Medical Engineering on the topic “Bioremediation Strategy to Mitigate Plastic Pollution”. Speaker 03-02-2025
Delivered a Lecture on the topic “Plastic pollution and its impact on the environment and Biological removal of Plastics and Microplastics”. Speaker 07-01-2025
Delivered an invited Lecture on "Microplastics and Environment". Speaker 11-06-2024
Delivered an invited Lecture (online) as a resource person on the topic “How to present your research: Slide preparation and the Talk” Resource Person 26-12-2023
Delivered a Lecture at the National Seminar on the topic “Living in the Plastic Age! -- Contribution of Plastic to Global Climate Change and its Consequences.” Speaker 14-09-2023
Delivered a Lecture as a Resource Person on the topic “Living in the Plasticene Era! -- Impacts of plastic and microplastic pollution on Climate, Human Health, and Environment.” Resource Person 02-09-2023
Delivered a Lecture on the topic “Contribution of plastic and Microplastic to global climate change and Their conjoining impacts on the environment.” Speaker 31-05-2023
Delivered a Lecture on the topic “Quantitative method development for the detection of EDCs and Pharmaceuticals in the Environment and their Bioremediation.” Speaker 16-11-2022
Delivered a Lecture on the topic “Why the wetlands matter and how they are vulnerable to microplastic pollution.” Resource Person 02-02-2022
Delivered an invited Lecture (online) on the topic “How to present research findings in seminars” Resource Person 12-08-2021
Delivered a Lecture on the topic “Role of Teachers in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” Resource Person 21-02-2020
Delivered a Lecture in Humboldt Kolleg on the topic- “Microplastics in our food: Human health effects and future threat!” Speaker 03-01-2020
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