Dr Yugal Kishore Mohanta
University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, North Orissa University
0000-0002-6547-7227
About
Dr. Yugal Kishore Mohanta is a dedicated researcher and academician with over a decade of experience in the interdisciplinary fields of nanobiotechnology, microbiology, phyto-bioactives and sustainable development. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Biology at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), he leads the Nano-Biotechnology and Translational Knowledge Laboratory (NanoBioTraK_Lab). Dr. Mohanta's work bridges science and real-world applications, with a strong focus on developing eco-friendly nano-materials for use in food, agriculture, medicine, and environmental management. He has led and collaborated on several nationally and internationally funded research projects, including grants from India’s ANRF (DST) and the Government of Malta, and has contributed to over 192 peer-reviewed publications, 11 books in Elsevier, CRC Press & Springer Nature and 4 patents. He is also serving as editorial board members in many reputed journals. His career reflects a strong commitment to translational research, innovation, and sustainable scientific solutions.
Employment
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University of Science and Technology Meghalaya Assistant Professor2021 - Present
Education
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North Orissa University PhD2015 - 2019
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North Orissa University MS2008 - 2010
Projects & Funding
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Publications (140)
- Microbial-nanobiotechnology for sustainable food preservation, safety, and security: Current challenges and potential solutions Save
- The Gut Gambit: A Review of How Microbial Imbalance Fuels Metabolic Mayhem Save
- Antimicrobial peptides: emerging next-generation strategy for sustainable plant disease management Save
- Development of stabilized coconut-waste peptides as bioactive ingredients to improve yogurt texture and functionality Save
- Eco-friendly synthesis of Ag/ZnO nanocomposite using Coleus amboinicus: Structural characterization and evaluation of antibacterial and anticancer activities Save
- Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Doped Paramylon Nanocomposites Using Phyllanthus niruri Extract and Their Multifaceted Biological Activity Evaluation Save
- Green algae-based sustainable nanoparticles: cutting-edge applications for sustainable development goals benchmark Save
- Selenium nanostructures in biomedical diagnostics: toward smart and sustainable disease monitoring Save
- From Hormones to Harvests: A Pathway to Strengthening Plant Resilience for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Save
- Sustainable Valorization of Fruit and Vegetable Waste for Bioactive Compounds: Advancing Functional Food and Wellness Save