Oleaginous Microbes for Waste Biomass Valorization

Expounds on the conversion of waste materials into valuable products, such as chemicals, materials, and fuels. Discusses the innovation, design, and impact of oleaginous microbial regimes toward the utilization of waste biomass for value-added microbial products.

Dipankar Ghosh, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Biosciences (Microbiology & Biotechnology)
at JIS University, Kolkata, India. His research interests are microbial engineering and algal
biotechnology. He is currently being funded for industry-sponsored research projects. He has
published many peer-reviewed articles and reviews in esteemed international journals, as well as
multiple book chapters. He has supervised PhD research scholars, MSc project research trainees,
and internship students.
Latika Bhatia, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Bioinformatics at Atal Bihari
Vajpayee Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, India. She has 24 years of teaching experience working at
universities, teaching microbiology and biotechnology to graduates and postgraduates. She has
delivered many talks at national and international conferences; convened and organized
conferences, seminars, and workshops; and published research articles, book chapters,
monographs, and six books. She has also completed many consultancy and research projects.
Dr. Bhatia is a reviewer for reputed journals and is a member of the national advisory committees
of eminent universities. She has been a resource person, a keynote speaker, and a session chair
at more than 20 national and international conferences, including UGC-Human Resource
Development Centre short-term courses. She has received awards and honors for her work.