DR. JATINDRA NATH BHAKTA, Ph. D.

Associate Professor

Department of Ecological Studies & International Centre for Ecological Engineering (ICEE) Faculty of Science, University of Kalyani Kalyani - 741235, WB, Tel.: 033 25809212 (O); 91 9647506301 (M) E-mail: [email protected]

Research Interest

Twentieth century brought unprecedented development in the human history with a major breakthrough in the scientific and technical fields and four fold increments in the human population resulting in the degradation of environmental health and loss of ecosystem stability (such as global warming, climate change, ice cap melting, sea level increasing, biodiversity loss, etc.) by various hazardous pollutants and loss of productivity and food security. Stemming from these above severe global and regional environmental problems, my research interest has been focused on environmental conservation especially aquatic environment since January, 1999 to till date to develop clean environment by carrying out research on pollution monitoring and developing novel remediation technologies using:

 Environmental microbiology and metagenomic  Bioremediation  Probiotic microbiology  Ecological & environmental engineering  Microbial carbon sequestration and biofuel production  Water treatment and wastewater-fed aquaculture technologies  Environmental dynamics & risk assessment in coastal environment  Limnology

Academic Background 1. Ph. D. (Aquatic microbiology and aquaculture), University of Kalyani, India, 2003 2. M. Sc. (Zoology), Ranchi University, India, 1998 3. B. Sc. (Zoology), Calcutta University, India, 1993

Positions 1. Associate Professor, Department of Ecological Studies & International Centre for Ecological Engineering, University of Kalyani, , India (Since February, 2013) 2. Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Institute of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Kochi University, Kochi, Japan (2012-2013) 3. Researcher Faculty, Research Institute of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Kochi University, Kochi, Japan (2011-2012) 4. JSPS Postdoctoral Researcher (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science), Research Institute of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Kochi University, Kochi, Japan (2009-2011) 5. Researcher Faculty, Research Institute of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Kochi University, Kochi, Japan (2008-2009) 6. Technical Assistant, Department of Zoology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani-741235, West Bengal, India (2006- 2008) 7. Research Associate, Department of Zoology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani-741235, West Bengal, India (2004- 2006)

Awards and Honors

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Govt. of JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow 2009–2011 Japan Postdoctoral Fellow 2004–2006 Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India (Research Associate) Postdoctoral Fellow 2004–2004 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of (Research Associate) India Fellow of project 2003–2004 ACTS Ministry, Bangalore, India Senior Research Fellow (SRF) 2000–2002 Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Government of India

Research Experience More than 16 years (Since January, 1999) of research experience in both laboratory and field in the following areas: Postdoctoral research work in Kochi University, Japan 1. Metagenomics using PCR-DGGE and pyrosequencing 2. Characterization of biofuel producing microorgamisms 3. Development of metal uptaking probiotic through the probiotic and metal removal characterization of metal resistant lactic acid bacteria to protect fish from heavy metal bioaccumulation 4. Determination and separation of protein and antibiotics compounds using HPLC/LC-MS 5. Soil, sediment and ceramic characterization using SEM-EDS and XRD 6. Development of novel metal and antibiotic uptaking ceramic adsorbent media using metal oxides and specific soils. 7. Reclamation of toxic metals contaminated water by applying the metal uptaking bacteria and adsorbents 8. Distribution and impact of heavy metal pollutants in the coastal region 9. Degradation of antibiotics using bacteria and TiO2 in aquatic environment Postdoctoral research work in University of Kalyani, India 1. Biochemical hazard (Heavy metal) analysis of wastewater and biochemical (Nucleic acid, proteins and stress enzymes) changes and risk assessment of fishes grown in sewage-fed ponds 2. Pollution indicator, heavy metal resistant and pathogenic bacterial population in wastewater. 3. Identification of protozoan parasites of poultry birds and biochemical (Enzyme, Protein, DNA, RNA etc.) and histopathological alterations occurred by parasitic infection in vital organs of bird. 4. Isolation and characterization of active compounds of plants to control protozoan parasites, fish and shrimp disease. Doctoral research work in University of Kalyani, India 1. Aquatic microbiology and fertilizer-microbial interaction in fish culture pond 2. Nutrient dynamics in mud-water exchange process by tracer studies using radioactive P32 and C14 3. Nutrient management in sewage-fed fish culture 4. Fish stocking density and its impact on cost benefit analysis of fish yield 5. Water and soil quality manipulation in aquaculture pond to augment fish production 6. Plankton analysis and productivity in fish pond

Research Achievement

Publications : 93

Research papers : 60 Book : 2 Book chapter : 5 Abstract in conference : 21 Popular article : 5

Research papers

2016

1. Bhakta, J.N., Rana, S., Jana, J., Bag, S.K. Lahiri, S., Jana, B.B., Panning F. and Fechter L. (2016) Current status of arsenic contamination in drinking water and treatment practice in some rural areas of West Bengal, India. Journal of Water Chemistry and Technology 38: 336–373. 2. Bhakta, J.N., Jana, B.B., Munekage, Y., Reimer J.J. (2016) Distributional relationship between phosphorus, organic matter and organic carbon in mud of coastal shrimp-farming ponds. Environmental Engineering and Management Journal 16: 2395–2401. 3. Bhakta, B., Bhakta, U., Ghanti, S., Jana, B. B., Ghaanti, P., Tsunemitsu, Y., Jun, Y, Yamane, S., Ohnishi, K., Bhakta, J. N. (2016) Betel vine: A green gold for sustainable economic upliftment in rural India. Int J Env Tech Sci 3: 76–82. 4. Jana, B.B., Lahiri, S., Sarkar, D., Rana, S., Bhakta, J.N., Paul, D. (2016) Storage induced changes in coliform, heterotrophic groups of bacteria and nutrient levels of human urine for its safe use in biological production. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 54: 544–548 5. Bhakta, J.N., Jana, B. B., Lahiri, S., Mandal, S. K., Pradhan, M. K. (2016) Impact of nanomaterial in environmental remediation and toxicity. Int J Env Tech Sci 2: 38–52. 6. Bhakta, J.N., Jana, B. B., Lahiri, S., Panigrahi, A., Mandal, S. K., rana, S., Bag, S. K., Gyanakan, K., Rokunuzzaman, M. (2016) Ecological restoration: An emerging eco-technology for sustainable environmental conservation. Int J Env Tech Sci 2: 21–30. 7. Jana, B.B., Kundu, D., Datta D., Lahiri, S., Bag, S.K., Sarkar, D., Bhakta, J.N. (2016) Evidences of Manure Driven and C:N Regulated Enhanced Carbon Status and Microalgal Productivity in Managed Aquatic System under Simulated Green House Conditions. J Earth Sci Clim Change 2016, 7:1. doi.org/10.4172/2157-7617.1000336

2015

8. Bhakta, J.N. (2015) Biofuel potential of aquatic weeds. Int J Env Tech Sci 1:15–20 9. Bhakta, J.N., Rana, S., Lahiri, S., Jana, B.B., Ibrahim, S. (2015) Nutrients profile and fish growth of some fish culture ponds. Int J Env Tech Sci 1:1–7 10. Salim, M., Bhakta, J.N., Maneesh, N., Munekage, Y. (2015) Magnesium oxide impregnated tuff soil derived ceramic (MITDC): a novel Cd(II) adsorbing media. Applied Water Science. DOI 10.1007/s13201-015-0314-y (Springer) 11. Bhakta, J.N., Lahiri, S., Pitman, J.K., Jana, B.B. (2015) Carbon dioxide sequestration in wastewater by a consortium of elevated carbon dioxide-tolerant microalgae. Journal of CO2 Utilization. 10:105–112 (Elsevier) 12. Jana, B.B., Lahiri, S., Nandy, S., Ghosh, P., Bag, S.K., Rana, S., Biswas, J.K., Bhakta, J.N., Jana, S. (2015) Polyhouse driven raised-temperature induces cichlid tilapia to breed during winter. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 85(2):205–211 (ICAR)

2014

13. Bhakta J.N., Rana, S., Lahiri, S., Munekage Y. (2014) Sorption of mercury onto waste material derived low-cost activated carbon. Applied Water Science. DOI: 10.1007/s13201-014-0236-0 (Springer) 14. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y., Ohnishi, K., Jana, B.B., Balcazar J.L. (2014) Isolation and characterization of cadmium and arsenic absorbing bacteria for bioremediation. Water, Air & Soil pollution, 225(10):2151. DOI: 10.1007/s11270-014-2151-2 (Springer) 15. Bhakta, J.N., Rana, S., Jana, J., Lahiri, S., Cao, G., Jana, B.B (2014) Carbon sequestration and biofuel generation of carbon dioxide tolerant microalgae in wastewater: a sustainable mitigation approach toward climate change. “National Seminar on Impact of Climate Change on Aquaculture and Mitigation Options for Food Security”, Kalyani, West Bengal, India (March 25–26, 2014) 16. Bhakta J.N., Majumdar Bhakta P., Munekage Y. (2014) Development of activated carbon from cotton fibre waste as potential mercury adsorbent: Kinetic and equilibrium studies. International Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 7 (Hindwai)

2013

17. Bhakta, J.N. and Munekage, Y. (2013) Identification of potential soil adsorbent for the removal of hazardous metals from aqueous phase. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 10(2): 315–324 (Springer) 18. Bhakta, J.N., Rana, S., Jana, J., Bag, S.K. et al. (2013) Arsenic concentration in drinking water: Results of current field survey. International seminar on “Current status of arsenic fluoride and pathogens in drinking water: treatment methods and experiences”, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal, India (April 01, 2013).

2012

19. Bhakta, J.N., Ohnishi, K., Munekage, Y., Iwasaki, K., Wei, M. (2012) Characterization of lactic acid bacteria-based probiotics as heavy metals sorbents. Journal of Applied Microbiology,112:1193–1206 (Wiley) 20. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y., Ohnishi, K., Jana, B.B. (2012) Isolation and identification of cadmium and lead resistant lactic acid bacteria for applying as metal removing probiotic. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 9:433–440 (Springer) 21. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y. (2012) Impregnation of cupper into kanuma volcanic ash soil to improve mercury sorption capacity. World Academy of Science Engineering and Technology, 61:252–256 (Publisher: World Academy of Science Engineering and Technology) 22. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y. (2012) Characterization of cesium removal potentiality of some specific soils to reclaim aquatic environment. In: Current question in water management (A. Schmidt-Kloiber, A. Hartmann, J. Strackbein, C. K. Feld and D. Hering Eds.), WISER final conference, Tallinn, Estonia. pp 25–27

2011

23. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y. (2011) A comparative SEM-EDS elemental distribution of mud in coastal aquaculture ponds. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management 15(1):37–40 (Publisher: World Bank Assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP)–University of Port Harcourt) 24. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y. (2011) Mercury(II) Adsorption onto the magnesium oxide impregnated volcanic ash soil derived ceramic from aqueous phase. International Journal of Environmental Research 5(3):585–594 (Publisher: University of Tehran) 25. Bhakta, J.N., Md. Salim, Munekage, Y. (2011) Improvement of mercury(II) removal from water by activated ceramic: Sorption isotherm. In: Recent Advances in Fluid Mechanics, Heat & Mass Transfer and Biology (A. Zemliak, N. Mastorakis, Eds.), 8th WSEAS International Conference on Mathematical Biology and Ecology (MABE '11), Puerto Morelos, Mexico. pp 38–44 (Publisher: Eesti Maaulikool, Estonia)

2010

26. Bhakta, J.N., Ohnishi, K. Munekage, Y., Iwasaki, K. (2010) Isolation and probiotic characterization of arsenic- resistant lactic acid bacteria for uptaking arsenic. International Journal of Chemical and Biological Engineering 3(4):167–174 (Publisher: World Academy of Science) 27. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y. (2010) Removal of mercury(II) from aqueous phase using ceramic. In: Development, Energy, Evironment, Economics (V. Maldenov, K. parries, N. Mastorakis, A. Caballero, G. Vachtsevanos, Eds.), International conference on Development, Energy, Evironment, Economics (DEEE’ 10), World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society, Tenerife, Spain. pp 128–132 28. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y. (2010) Mercury removal by some soils of Japan from aquatic environment. Environmental Engineering and Management Journal 9(4):503-510 (Publisher: Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania) 29. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y. (2010) Spatial distribution and contamination status of arsenic, cadmium and lead in some coastal shrimp (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) farming ponds of Viet Nam. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology 11(1):606–615 (Publisher: Akamai University, Hawaii) 30. Bhakta, J.N., Biswas, J.K., Bhakta, P., Munekage, Y., Jana, B.B. (2010) Fish stocking density induced growth responses of some biogeochemical cycling bacterial population in fish culture pond. Brazilian Journal of Aquatic Science and Technology 13(2):45–50 (Publisher: Universidade do Vale do Itajaí) 31. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y. (2010) Antibiotic resistant bacteria in mud of shrimp farming ponds and bacterial degradation of antibiotic. Electronic Journal of Biology 6(1):1–5 (Publisher: http://www.ejbio.com)

2009

32. Bhakta, J.N., Majumdar, P., Munekage, Y. (2009) Antimicrobial efficacy of methanol extracts of Dactyloctenium australe against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Micrococcus luteus. Internet Journal of Alternate Medicine 7:2 (Publisher: Internet Scientific Publications) 33. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y. (2009) Effects of some metal oxides in Arsenic removal capacity of soil from aquatic environment. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Environmental Science and Engineering (R. Khan, R H. Harooqi, F. Basheer, Eds.), Aligarh Muslim University, India, pp 575–582 34. Bhakta, J.N., Salim, Md., Yamasaki, K., Munekage, Y. (2009) Hg adsorption stoichiometry of ceramic and activated carbon under different pH and temperature. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Science 4:52–59 (Publisher: http://www.arpnjournal.com) 35. Biswas, J.K. Rana, S., Bhakta, J.N., Jana, B.B. (2009) Bioturbation potential of chironomid larvae for the sediment–water phosphorus exchange in simulated pond systems of varied nutrient enrichment. Ecological Engineering 35:1444–1453 (Elsevier) 36. Bhakta, J.N., Son, L.T., Munekage, Y. (2009) Distribution and potential impact of metal pollutants in the coastal environment: A case study with special reference to coastal aquaculture in red river delta of Viet Nam. Electronic Journal of Biology 5(2):22–27 (Publisher: http://www.ejbio.com) 37. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y. (2009) Degradation of antibiotics (Trimethoprim and Sulphamethoxazole) pollutants using UV and TiO2 in aqueous medium. Modern Applied Science 3(2):3–13 (Publisher: Canadian Center of Science and Education) 38. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y. (2009) Ceramic as a potential tool for water reclamation: A concise review. Journal of Environmental Protection Science 3:147–162 (Publisher: http://www.jeps.us)

2008

39. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y. (2008) Role of ecosystem components in Cd removal process of aquatic ecosystem. Ecological Engineering 32:274–280 (Elsevier) 40. Bandyopadhyay, P.K., Bhakta, J.N., Shukla, R. (2008) Effect of four fruit extracts on Rhode Island Red poultry chicks infected with Eimeria tenella. Animal Biology 58:13–22 (Publisher: Brill Publishing) 41. Bhakta, J.N., Bandyopadhyay, P.K. (2008) Fish diversity in freshwater perennial water bodies in East Midnapore District of west Bengal, India. International Journal of Environmental Research 2(3):255–260 (Publisher: University of Tehran)

2007

42. Bhakta, J.N., Biswas, J.K., Jana, B.B. (2007) Influence of physical raking and biological process in the mud-water exchange dynamics of P in fish culture ponds. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management 11(2):71–75 (Publisher: World Bank Assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt) 43. Bhakta, J.N. (2007) Nutrients desoroption properties of different sediments under different overlaying trophic water. Environment & Ecology 25(2):284–287 (Publisher: MKK Publication) 44. Bhakta, J.N. Bandyopadhyay, P.K. (2007) Exotic fish biodiversity in of West Bengal. Electronic Journal of Biology 3(1):13–17 (Publisher: http://www.ejbio.com)

2006

45. Bhakta, J.N., Jana, B.B. (2006) Effect of different doses of mixed fertilizer on some biogeochemical cycling bacterial population in carp culture pond. Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 6:165–171 (Publisher Central Fisheries Research Institute of Turkey and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)) 46. Biswas, J.K., Sarkar, D., Chakraborty, P., Bhakta, J.N., Jana, B.B. (2006) Density dependent ambient ammonium as the key factor for optimization of stocking density of common carp in small holding tanks. Aquaculture 261(3):952–959. (Elsevier) 47. Bandyopadhyay, P.K., Bhakta, J.N., Shukla, R. (2006) Effects of stocking density on feed consumption, water intake, production of fecal matter, behavior and growth of both Australorp and Rhode Island Red for production of three weeks bird. Tamilnadu Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences 2(3):96–101 (Publisher: Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University) 48. Bhakta, J.N., Biswas, J.K., Jana, B.B. (2006) Study of C dynamics between mud and water by the influence of physical raking and biological condition using radioactive 14C. Asian Journal of Experimental Science 20(1):127– 132 (Publisher: University of Rajasthan) 49. Bhakta, J.N. (2006) Ammonia toxicity to four freshwater fish species: Catla catla, Labeo bata, Cyprinus carpio and Oreochromis mossambica. Electronic Journal of Biology 2(3):39–41 (Publisher: http://www.ejbio.com) 50. Bhakta, J.N., Jana, B.B. (2006) Wastewater influencing pathogenic bacterial population and biochemical alterations in fish. Asian Journal of Experimental Science 20(2):253–259 (Publisher: University of Rajasthan) 51. Bhakta, J.N., Jana, B.B. (2006) Determination of optimal dilution ratio of anaerobic pond effluent of domestic sewage for sustainable sewage-fed culture of common carp fry. Journal of Experimental Zoology 9(1):39–48 (http://jezi2.tripod.com/) 52. Bandyopadhyay, P.K., Bhakta, J.N., Shukla, R. (2006) Eimeria indiana (Apicomplexa, Sporozoea), a new species of from the hen, Gallus gallus domesticus (Aves, Phasianidae) in India. Protistology 4(3):203–206 (Publisher: Protozoological Society RAS, Institute of Cytology RAS, and Penza , Russia) 53. Bhakta, J.N. (2006) Nutrient value of excreta of some freshwater fish species. Environment and Ecology 24S(2):370–374 (Publisher: MKK Publication) 54. Bandyopadhyay, P.K., Bhakta, J.N., Shukla, R. (2006) A new Eimeria species. (Protozoa: Apicomplexa: Sporozoea) from the blue rock pigeon, Columba livia (Aves: Columbidae). Zoos’ Print Journal 21(9):2386–2387 (Publisher: Zoo Outreach Organization) 55. Bandyopadhyay, P.K., Bhakta, J.N., Shukla, R. (2006) Cost benefit approach for optimization of stocking density of broiler reared in a small poultry house. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology 26(1):17– 22 (Publisher: Uttar Pradesh Zoological Society) 56. Bandyopadhyay, P.K., Bhakta, J.N., Shukla, R. (2006) Eimeria tenella induced histopathological and biochemical alterations indicating the severe susceptibility period of Rhode Island Red poultry bird. Environment & Ecology 24(2):479–484 (Publisher: MKK Publication) 57. Bhakta, J.N., Jana, B.B. (2006) Cost-benefit approach for assessment of optimum stocking density of carps for rearing stage production. Journal of Experimental Zoology 9(1):57–66 (http://jezi2.tripod.com/)

2002 - 2005

58. Bandyopadhyay, P.K., Bhakta, J.N., Shukla, R. (2005) Survey on flaws of some poultry houses and their impact on growth of birds. Environment & Ecology 23(4):742–746 (Publisher: MKK Publication) 59. Bhakta, J.N., Sarkar, D., Jana, S., Jana, B.B. (2004) Optimizing fertilizer dose for rearing stage production of carps under polyculture. Aquaculture 239:125–139 (Elsevier) 60. Bhakta, J.N., Jana, B.B. (2002) Influence of sediment phosphorus on utilization efficiency of phosphate fertilizer: a mesocosm study. Aquaculture Research 33:203–215 (Publisher: Blackwell Publishing)

Book / book chapter Book 1. Bhakta, J.N. (2017) Handbook of Research on Inventive Bioremediation Techniques. IGI Global, PA, USA. p 624, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2325-3 2. Bhakta, J.N. (2017) Betel Vine: Nature’s “Green” Gold. Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA, ISBN: 978-1- 53611-961-9

Chapter 1. Bhakta, J.N. (2016) Microbial Response against Metal Toxicity. In: A.K. Rathoure, V. K. Dhatwalia (ed) Toxicity and Waste Management Using Bioremediation. IGI Global, PA, USA, 75–96, doi:10.4018/978-1-4666- 9734-8.ch004 2. Bhakta, J.N. (2017) Metal Toxicity in Microorganism. In: J. N. Bhakta (eds) Handbook of Research on Inventive Bioremediation Techniques. IGI Global, PA, USA, 1–23, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2325-3.ch001 3. Lahiri, S., Ghosh, D., Bhakta, J.N (2017) Role of Microbes in Eco-Remediation of Perturbed Aquatic Ecosystem. In: J. N. Bhakta (eds) Handbook of Research on Inventive Bioremediation Techniques. IGI Global, PA, USA, 70–107, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2325-3.ch004 4. Kundu, D., Dutta, D., Mondal, S., Haque, S., Bhakta, J.N, Jana, B.B. (2017) Application of Potential Biological Agents in Green Bioremediation Technology: Case Studies. In: J. N. Bhakta (eds) Handbook of Research on Inventive Bioremediation Techniques. IGI Global, PA, USA, 300–323, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2325-3.ch013 5. Rana, S., Bhakta, J.N (2017) Heavy Metal(loid) Remediation Using Bio-Waste: A Potential Low-Cost Green Technology for Cleaning Environment. In: J. N. Bhakta (eds) Handbook of Research on Inventive Bioremediation Techniques. IGI Global, PA, USA, 394–415, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2325-3.ch017 Abstract in conference

1. Md. Rokunuzzaman, Jatindra N. Bhakta (2016) Analysis of prolonged temperature dependent changes of bacterial diversity to predict how bacterial community structure responses against changing climate. International E-Conference on “Current Trends in Environmental Conservation & Management as Adaptive Measures for Climate Change” organized by Kalyani Shine India (KSI), Heritage Foundation Trust (HFT), R. Int. of Rural Human Resource Dev., India on April 25, 2016. 2. Debarati Ghosh, S. Lahiri, Jatindra N. Bhakta, Bana B. Jana (2016) Assessing the cattle manure mediated cellulase activity and cellulose decomposing bacterial growth in the polyhouse enclosure of the pond system. International E-Conference on “Current Trends in Environmental Conservation & Management as Adaptive Measures for Climate Change” organized by Kalyani Shine India (KSI), Heritage Foundation Trust (HFT), R. Int. of Rural Human Resource Dev., India on April 25, 2016. 3. Ankita Bhattacharjee, Susmita Lahiri, Jatindra N. Bhakta , Frank Panning, Leonard Fletcher, Bana B. Jana (2016) Efficiency of Ferrosorp and Ferric Hydroxide for Phosphorous Removal from Domestic Wastewater. International E-Conference on “Current Trends in Environmental Conservation & Management as Adaptive Measures for Climate Change” organized by Kalyani Shine India (KSI), Heritage Foundation Trust (HFT), R. Int. of Rural Human Resource Dev., India on April 25, 2016. 4. Mousumi Kundu, Manoj K. Pradhan, Bubai Bhakta, Uttam Bhakta, Jatindra N. Bhakta (2016) A preliminary survey on impacts of fast–food habits on human and environmental health and effects on economic sustainability. International E-Conference on “Current Trends in Environmental Conservation & Management as Adaptive Measures for Climate Change” organized by Kalyani Shine India (KSI), Heritage Foundation Trust (HFT), R. Int. of Rural Human Resource Dev., India on April 25, 2016. 5. Soma Debnath, Rumpa Paul, Jatindra N. Bhakta, Santana Jana, Paritosh Ghanti, Ken Gnanakan, Bana B. Jana (2016) Identifying the socio-economic problems emphasizing on water resource and sanitation in the village Swaupgunj near ISCON, Mayapur, Nadia, West Bengal. International E-Conference on “Current Trends in Environmental Conservation & Management as Adaptive Measures for Climate Change” organized by Kalyani Shine India (KSI), Heritage Foundation Trust (HFT), R. Int. of Rural Human Resource Dev., India on April 25, 2016. 6. Debopriya Panja, Sridhar Pal-Chawdhury, Jatindra N. Bhakta, Santana Jana, Paritosh Ghanti, Ken Gnanakan Bana B. Jana (2016) Surveying the socio-economic status, water resource and sanitation in two villages (Dogachia and Gayeshpur) in Southern Part of Nadia, West Bengal. International E-Conference on “Current Trends in Environmental Conservation & Management as Adaptive Measures for Climate Change” organized by Kalyani Shine India (KSI), Heritage Foundation Trust (HFT), R. Int. of Rural Human Resource Dev., India on April 25, 2016. 7. Deblina Dutta, Debajyoti Kundu, Jatindra N. Bhakta, Susmita Lahiri, Bana B. Jana (2016) Manure driven carbon status in a constructed Mesocosm under simulated greenhouse condition. International E-Conference on “Current Trends in Environmental Conservation & Management as Adaptive Measures for Climate Change” organized by Kalyani Shine India (KSI), Heritage Foundation Trust (HFT), R. Int. of Rural Human Resource Dev., India on April 25, 2016. 8. Bubai Bhakta, Uttam Bhakta, Mousumi Kundu, Jatindra N. Bhakta, Bana. B. Jana, Paritogh Ghanti, Manoj K. Pradhan (2016) Integrated farming: A closed loop of continuous waste recycling for conserving environment and combating climate change. International E-Conference on “Current Trends in Environmental Conservation & Management as Adaptive Measures for Climate Change” organized by Kalyani Shine India (KSI), Heritage Foundation Trust (HFT), R. Int. of Rural Human Resource Dev., India on April 25, 2016. 9. Bana B. Jana1, Debojyoti Kundu, Deblina Datta, Susmita Lahiri, Sujoy Bag, Jatindra N. Bhakta, Santana Jana, Ken Gnanakan (2016) Winter breeding of tilapia induced by the interactions of polyhouse raised temperature and manure driven holistic environment in small holding tanks. International E-Conference on “Current Trends in Environmental Conservation & Management as Adaptive Measures for Climate Change” organized by Kalyani Shine India (KSI), Heritage Foundation Trust (HFT), R. Int. of Rural Human Resource Dev., India on April 25, 2016. 10. Puja Das, Susmita Sau, Jatindra N. Bhakta (2016) Potential role of organic farming and food in combating global environmental changes. International E-Conference on “Current Trends in Environmental Conservation & Management as Adaptive Measures for Climate Change” organized by Kalyani Shine India (KSI), Heritage Foundation Trust (HFT), R. Int. of Rural Human Resource Dev., India on April 25, 2016. 11. Subrata Pandit, Jatindra N. Bhakta, Sukanta Rana (2016) Organic food – Impact on health and society. International E-Conference on “Current Trends in Environmental Conservation & Management as Adaptive Measures for Climate Change” organized by Kalyani Shine India (KSI), Heritage Foundation Trust (HFT), R. Int. of Rural Human Resource Dev., India on April 25, 2016. 12. Sourav Nandi, Pradyut Ghosh, Susmita Lahiri, Sujoy Bag, Jayanta K. Biswas, Santana Jana, Jatinrda N. Bhakta, Bana B. Jana (2016) Potentials of water chest nut trapa for reducing global warming and promoting rural economy. International E-Conference on “Current Trends in Environmental Conservation & Management as Adaptive Measures for Climate Change” organized by Kalyani Shine India (KSI), Heritage Foundation Trust (HFT), R. Int. of Rural Human Resource Dev., India on April 25, 2016. 13. Lahiri (Gaguly), S., Rana, S., Bhakta, J.N., Bag, S.K., Jana, B.B (2014) Exploring the potentials of water chestnut Trapa sp. as a mitigation strategy of global warming and livelihood programme in rural areas. “National Seminar on Impact of Climate Change on Aquaculture and Mitigation Options for Food Security”, Kalyani, West Bengal, India (March 25-26, 2014) 14. Jana, B.B., Lahiri, S., Nandy, S., Ghosh, P., Bag, S.K., Rana, S., Biswas, J.K., Bhakta, J.N., Jana, S. (2014) Harvesting the benefits of green house effects for induction of growth and reproduction of fish during winter season. “National Seminar on Impact of Climate Change on Aquaculture and Mitigation Options for Food Security”, Kalyani, West Bengal, India (March 25-26, 2014) 15. Lahiri, S., Bhakta, J.N., Rana, S., Jana, B.B (2014) Managing human urine as an alternative to chemical fertilizers for mitigation of global warming and sustainable aquaculture. “National Seminar on Impact of Climate Change on Aquaculture and Mitigation Options for Food Security”, Kalyani, West Bengal, India (March 25-26, 2014) 16. Bhakta, J.N., Jana, B.B. Ohnishi, K. (2013) Profiling of arsenic-resistant bacteria in metagenomic sample using PCR-DGGE. International seminar on “Current status of arsenic fluoride and pathogens in drinking water: treatment methods and experiences”, Kalyani, West Bengal, India (April 01, 2013) 17. Bhakta, J.N., Rana, S., Jana, J., Bag, S.K. et al. (2013) Arsenic concentration in drinking water: Results of current field survey. International seminar on “Current status of arsenic fluoride and pathogens in drinking water: treatment methods and experiences”, Kalyani, West Bengal, India (April 01, 2013) 18. Bhakta, J.N., Rana, S., Bag, S.K., Lahiri S., Jana B. B. (2013) Pathogens in drinking water and human health. International seminar on “Current status of arsenic fluoride and pathogens in drinking water: treatment methods and experiences”, Kalyani, West Bengal, India (April 01, 2013) 19. Bhakta, J.N., Ohnishi, K., Munekage, Y., Iwasaki, K, Jana B.B. (2011) Mercury removal and probiotic characterization of lactic acid bacteria. Paper presented in the “14th Annual Energy, Utility & Environment Conference (EUEC 2011)” on Clean Air, Mercury, Global Warming and Renewable Energy, Phoenix, Arizona, USA (from January 31 to February 2, 2011) 20. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y., Ohnishi, K. (2010) Isolation and identification of cadmium and lead resistant bacteria by 16S rDNA sequencing for the development of metal removing probiotic. Paper presented in the 2nd International Conference on Biological and environmental sciences (2nd ICBES 2010), Mansoura University, Egypt (from March 15 to 20, 2010) 21. Bhakta, J.N., Munekage, Y., Jana, B.B. (2010) Screening and identification of cadmium and arsenic resistant bacteria from coastal aquafarming sediments using 16S rDNA sequencing for metal removing motif. Paper presented in the International conference on Systems Biology of Microorganisms, Institut Pasteur, Paris, France (from March 22 to 24, 2010)

Popular article 1. Jana, B.B., Datta, S., Bhakta, J.N. (2004) Scientific fish culture: a programme for economic development of village. International Centre of Ecological Engineering, University of Kalyani, pp 8 (in Bengali) 2. Bhakta, J.N. (2005) Scientific monoculture of jeol fish. Homsikha, Krishnanagar, Nadia, 2–7 (in Bengali) 3. Bhakta, J.N. (2005) Induced breeding of magur fish and culture. Fish (Maachh), 23(3&4):27–31 & 9–15 (in Bengali) 4. Bhakta, J.N. (2005) Ornamental fish culture in aquarium. Fish (Maachh), 23(9):16–22 (in Bengali) 5. Bhakta, J.N. and Datta, S. (2005) Semi-intensive monoculture of Macrobrachium rosenbergii. Homsikha, Krishnanagar, Nadia, 5–9

Techniques / Methodologies Known Advanced microbial technique  Isolation, molecular identification, pure culture and characterization of bacteria, especially probiotic characterization of bacteria  Metagenomics using PCR-DGGE and pyrosequencing techniques  Bacterial cloning Advanced biochemical, molecular and histological technique  Enzyme assay techniques (microbial, animal tissue, soil and water system)  Isolation, gel electrophoretic separation and characterization of macromolecules like Genomic DNA, mitochondrial DNA, RNA and proteins using PAGE, SDS-PAGE and Agarose gel electrophoresis  Separation and characterization of protein molecules and other compounds by HPLC  Characterization of different compounds by LC-MS  Advance - PCR, DGGE, RFLP-PCR, RAPD-PCR for species identification  RNA, DNA, Plasmid DNA isolation and PCR  Isolation and estimation of antibiotics from water and sediment by LC-MS  Trace and heavy metal analysis using AAS and Ion chromatography  Histopathological techniques Environmental techniques: water, sediment and soil qualities analysis  Physicochemical parameter of water and sediment  Nutrients parameters of water and sediment  Productivity and plankton analysis  Morphological and chemical characterization of soil and ceramic by Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS)  Mineralogical study of soil and ceramic using X-ray diffraction (XRD)  Quantification of radioactive 3H, 14C and 32P Instrument Handling  Automated DNA sequencer  Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) thermocycler  Gel electrophoresis (both DNA and protein)  DGGE gel electrophoresis  High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)  Inductivity coupled plasma – mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)  Atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS)  High performance liquid chromatography and mass spectroscopy (LC-MS)  Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS)  X-ray diffraction (XRD) equipment  Radioactive scintillation counter  Ion chromatography (IC)  Mercury analyzer  Microbiological equipments  UV-Vis spectrophotometer Research collaboration

Country Address

Japan Research Institute of Molecular Genetics, Kochi University Australia School of Medical Science and Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Cost Campus, Qld, Australia Spain Institut Català de Recerca de l'Aigua (ICRA), Catalan Institute for Water Research Carrer Emili Grahit 101, Edifici H2O, Parc Científic i Tecnològic de la Universitat de Girona, Girona Italy Centro Interdipartimentale di Ingegneria e Scienze Ambientali, Laboratorio di Cagliari del Consorzio INCA, Via San Giorgio 12, Cagliari UK Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Manchester, Michael Smith Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT Mexico Programa Mexicano del Carbono-CICESE, Carretera Ensenada-Tijuana No. 3918, Zona Playitas, Código Postal 22860, Apdo. Postal 360, Ensenada, B.C. México Malaysia Faculty of Fisheries and Aqua-Industry, University Malaysia Terengganu

Research project handled

1. Development of Socio-economic status of the ST population in two villages of Nadia, West Bengal through pisciculture and training activities, Department of Fisheries, Govt. of west Bengal, 2015–2016 2. Survey on arsenic contaminated ground water treatment units/plants in India, Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany/HEGO Biotec, GmgH, Germany, 2012–2013 3. Development of probiotic bacteria to protect fish from heavy metal contamination, JSPS Grant-In-Aid, for Scientific Research, Japan, 2009–2011 4. True state of antibiotics, heavy metals pollution and eutrophication caused due to coastal shrimp farming in South East Asian counties and its conservation strategies (Environmental dynamic analysis), JSPS Grant-In-Aid for Scientific Research (B), 2006 – 2008 5. Identification, pathobiology and control of some dreaded protozoan poultry diseases of West Bengal, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India, 2004–2006 6. Hazard analysis and risk assessment of fishes grown in sewage-fed ponds for in situ development of strategies for improved treatment system and wastewater-fed aquaculture practices, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India, 2004–2004 7. Enhancement of rural economy through dissemination of scientific knowledge of fish farming in a village of 24-parganas, ACTS Ministry, Bangalore, India, 2003–2004 8. Optimization of pond fertilization through microbial biogeochemical cycling bacterial activities for sustainable fish production, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Government of India, 2000– 2002

Conference/Seminar Organization

Year / duration Types Description (Title, place and organizer)

2016 International E-conference on Current Trends in Environmental (April 25, 2016) Conservation and Adaptive Measures for Climate Change. www.journalijets.org 2013 International “Current status of arsenic fluoride and pathogens in drinking (April 01, 2013) water: treatment methods and experiences”, Kalyani, West Bengal, India in collaboration with Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation Development Germany/HEGO Biotec GmbH Germany and Kalyani Shine India 2014 National National Seminar on Impact of Climate Change on (March 25-26, 2014) Aquaculture and Mitigation Options for Food Security”, ICEE, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal, India Participation of Conference/Seminar

Sl. No. Year / duration Country & type Description (Title, place and organizer)

1 2016 India E-conference on Current Trends in Environmental (April 25, 2016) International Conservation and Adaptive Measures for Climate www.journalijets.org Change 2 2014 India Seminar on “Sustainability and future of environmental (July 16, 2014) International engineering” Kalyani, West Bengal, India 3 2014 India Seminar on “Impact of Climate Change on Aquaculture (March 25 – 26, 2014). National and Mitigation Options for Food Security”, Kalyani, West Bengal, India 4 2013 India Seminar on “Current status of arsenic fluoride and (April 01, 2013) International pathogens in drinking water: treatment methods and experiences”, Kalyani, West Bengal, India 5 2012 Switzerland Conference on Environmental, Biological and January 15 – 17, 2012 International Ecological Sciences, and Engineering, Zurich, Switzerland 6 2012 Estonia WISER final conference, Tallinn, Estonia (January 23 – 26, International 2012) 7 2011 USA 14th Annual Energy, Utility & Environment Conference (January 31 – February International (EUEC 2011)” on Clean Air, Mercury, Global Warming 2, 2011) and Renewable Energy, Phoenix, Arizona, USA 8 2011 Mexico 8th WSEAS International Conference on Mathematical (January 29 – 31, International Biology and Ecology (MABE '11), Puerto Morelos, 2011) Mexico 9 2010 Spain International Conference on Development, Energy, (November 30 – International Environment, Economics (DEEE’ 10), Puerto De La December 2, 2010) Cruz, Tenerife, Spain 10 2010 Italy International Conference on Environmental Sciences (November 24 – 26, International and Engineering (ICESE 2010), Venice, Italy 2010) 11 2010 France International Conference on Systems Biology of (March 22 – 24, 2010) International Microorganisms, Institut Pasteur, Paris, France 12 2010 Egypt 2nd International Conference on Biological and (March 15 – 20, 2010) International Environmental Sciences (2nd ICBES 2010), Mansoura University, Egypt 13 2009 India International Conference on Emerging Technologies in (October 26 – 28, International Environmental Science and Engineering, ICETESE 2009). 2009, Aligarh Muslim University, India 14 2007 India National Workshop on Nuclear and Atomic Based Pure (March 29 – 30, 2007) National and Applied Science, UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Centre & University of Kalyani, Kalyani, India 15 2004 India Seminar on Disaster and Its Management: Perspective (April 16 - 17, 2004) National and Future Approaches, Krishnagar Government College with assistance from University Grants Commission, Krishnagar Government College, West Bengal, India 16 2003 India Seminar on Fish and its Environment, Department of (June 14, 2003) National Zoology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, West Bengal, India 17 2003 India Two days International seminar on Recycling and reuse National of wastewater, ICEE

Country visited

SL No. Country SL No. Country

1 Japan 7 Mexico 2 Viet Nam 8 USA 3 Egypt 9 Switzerland 4 Italy 10 Austria 5 Spain 11 Estonia 6 France 12 Finland

Training Attended

1. Advanced PCR based DNA Fingerprinting for Improvement of Farm Animals, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, Waste Bengal. India (January 31 – February 14, 2003). 2. Ecological Sanitation: Sustainable toilet solutions, MyNetWorks e-course, International Ecological Engineering Society (Switzerland) November 10 – 21, 2003 3. Hatchery management for seed production & grow-out culture of freshwater prawn, Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India (September 16 – 19, 2003). 4. Ornamental fish breeding and culture Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India (September 2 – 11, 2003). 5. Induced breeding programme of I.M.C. and prawn hatchery Management, Tamluk-1 project, W.B.C.A.D.C, West Bengal, India (May – June, 2003).

Editorial Board Member

1. Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Science, Elsevier Publisher (Associate Editor) 1. International Journal of Environmental and Technological Sciences (iJETs) (Editor-in-Chief) 2. Journal of Agriculture & Life Science, http://jalsnet.com/index.php/contact 3. International Journal of Scientific Research in Environmental Sciences (IJSRES), USA 4. International Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Science Publishing Corporation 5. Journal of Earth Science and Engineering, David Publishing Company 6. Indian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Life Sciences (JLS), CIBTECH 7. Scientific-Technical Committee and Editorial Board: International Journal of Biological and Life Science 8. ARPN Journal of Agricultural and Biological Science

Referee of Journal

1. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Elsevier Publisher 2. Journal of Applied Microbiology, Wiley Publisher 3. Letter of Applied Microbiology, Wiley Publisher 4. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Springer Publisher 5. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Springer Publisher 6. Desalination and Water Treatment, Taylor & Francis Publisher 7. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Elsevier Publisher 8. Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Science, Elsevier Publisher 9. Asian Fisheries Science Journal 10. Omics Publishing Group/biobio 11. Journal of Earth Science and Engineering 12. World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society 13. International Journal of Biological and Life Science 14. ARPN Journal of Agricultural and Biological Science

Place: Kalyani, India Dr. Jatindra Nath Bhakta