Dr. Sujata Dabolkar
Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Quepem Goa, Goa University
0000-0001-6141-3069
About
Dr. Sujata Dabolkar is an academic and researcher specializing in microbiology and botany. She is widely recognized for her pioneering research into the presence of gold in Goa’s iron ore mines and the role of fungi in mineral bioprospecting.
Current Position and Academic Background
Current Role: Assistant Professor at the Government College of Arts, Science, and Commerce (GCQ) in Quepem, Goa.
Education: She holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, an M.Sc. in Botany, and a B.Sc. in Microbiology, all from Goa University.
Editorial Roles: She serves in editorial capacities for international journals such as Frontiers in Microbiology and Frontiers in Marine Science.
Key Research and Discoveries
Dr. Dabolkar's work focuses on the intersection of geomicrobiology, biogeochemistry, and nanotechnology. Her most notable contributions include:
Gold Detection in Goa: Her Ph.D. research identified traces of "bacterioform gold" in auriferous natural samples from mining belts in Goa, suggesting that gold could potentially be a byproduct of local iron ore mining.
Fungal Research: She has explored the potential of mushrooms (such as Termitomyces heimii) to produce gold nanoparticles, a process known as green synthesis.
Sustainable Mining: As of March 2025, she has published research on the evolving roles of women in sustainable mining and environmental stewardship.
Awards and Outreach
Poster Presentation: Won the best prize at a 2019 National Seminar for her work on microbial bioremediation.
Public Writing: She is an active writer for local Goan newspapers and magazines, contributing articles in English, Marathi, and Konkani to promote scientific awareness.
Employment
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Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Quepem Goa Assistant professor
Education
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Goa University Ph.D research scholar2015 - Present
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (16)
- Geomycology of Indian Caves: Diversity, Ecology, and Biotechnological Potential Save
- Bioethics lessons from COVID-19 in the EU and India Save
- Screens, Streams, and Society Save
- Women's Role in Sustainable Mining: Contributions, Challenges, and the Path Forward Save
- Experimental Study on Ecological and Biogeochemical Role of Calcimycocavites in Understanding Carbon Fluxes in the Age of Global Warming and Climate Change Save
- Biosynthesis and Characterization of AuNPs Produced Using Termitomyces heimii Pellets Save
- Immobilized reaction system for the Bio-oxidation of Gold sulphide Save
- Pioneer Studies on Metagenomic Evaluation of Diversity of Microbial Community in Banded Iron Formation (BIF) from Iron Ore Mining Belt of Goa, India Save
- Successful separation and detection of gold sulphide in ore samples from the banded iron formation of Goa, India Save
- Use of the Modified Winogradsky Microcosm Technique to Help in Building an Indigenous Culture Collection of Iron and Sulphur Bacteria Valuable in Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Save