Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lopamudra Ray | Soil Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lopamudra Ray serves as an Associate Professor at the KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, with significant contributions in the field of microbiology, particularly in chitin-degrading microorganisms and biotechnological applications of actinomycetes. Her research encompasses bioprospecting industrially valuable Streptomyces strains, waste degradation, and microbial valorization of seafood by-products. With a record of 53 publications, including 10 peer-reviewed research papers, she has demonstrated a strong academic footprint through studies on microbial degradation, genome sequencing, and bioactive compound production. Her Scopus profile reflects substantial research visibility, featuring an h-index of 11, over 492 citations, and 59 indexed documents, highlighting her scholarly influence in environmental and industrial microbiology. She has successfully guided two PhD scholars and fifteen Master’s theses, contributing to academic mentorship and scientific training. Dr. Ray’s notable works published in 3 Biotech, Letters in Applied Microbiology, Plant Physiology Reports, and International Journal of Biological Macromolecules demonstrate the breadth of her expertise across microbial genomics, bioremediation, and bioeconomy research. Her involvement in DBT-funded projects on microbial diversity of Chilika and Loktak Lakes further emphasizes her commitment to sustainable biotechnological innovation and environmental restoration.