I joined the Department of Biological Sciences, Aliah University, on 1 October 2019 as an Assistant Professor. Prior to this appointment, I served as an Assistant Professor of Zoology at Raja Peary Mohan College through the recommendation of the West Bengal College Service Commission.

I obtained my Ph.D. in Fish Reproductive Physiology under the supervision of Dr. Panchanan Nath, Professor of Zoology, Visva-Bharati University. My doctoral research focused on fish reproductive endocrinology, with particular emphasis on the biochemical and physiological regulation of vitellogenin (Vg), the principal yolk precursor protein governing oocyte development and reproductive maturation.

Building upon this foundation, my current research focuses on sustainable aquaculture through the integration of fish nutrition, immunology, reproductive physiology, and conservation biology. Major research areas include microalgae-based functional aquafeeds, nutritional modulation of fish health and reproduction, aquatic ecotoxicology, and conservation strategies for native and endemic fish species.

Education

• Ph.D in Zoology, Visva Bharati University, 2015, Thesis title: " In vivo effects of vitellogenin on plasma gonadotropin and estradiol-17β levels in catfish (Clarias batrachus) during its annual reproductive cycle"
• M.Sc in Zoology, Visva Bharati University, India
• B.Sc in Zoology, Visva Bharati University, India

Teaching Experience

• Department of Bio Sciences, Aliah University, (5 Years; October 2019 onwards); Undergraduate Zoology Honours and General Courses
• Raja Peary Mohan College, University of Calcutta (2.9 Years; January 2017 to October 2019); Undergraduate Zoology Honours and General Courses

Research Area

Fisheries and Aquatic Biology

Research Interests: Fish nutrition and health, sustainable aquaculture, microalgae-based functional feeds, fish immunology and immunotoxicology, reproductive physiology, antioxidant responses, aquatic ecotoxicology, native and endemic fish conservation; conservation aquaculture; nutritional strategies for fish health and biodiversity conservation, application of natural bioactive compounds 

Conference Papers Published

National Symposium on Comparative Endocrinology and Reproductive Biology, Department of Zoology, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan, Paper Title: Effects of conspecific vitellogenin (Vg1 and Vg2) on plasma levels of LH and E2 in relation to ovarian growth in the female catfish during preparatory and pre spawning period. Oct 1-3 2015

International seminar on “Advances in Biological Techniques”. Department of zoology, Raja Peary Mohan College, Uttarpara.; Nov 4-6, 2017. Paper Title: Development of ELISAs for two forms of Vitellogenin in catfish, Clarias batrachus

Journal Papers Published

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• Node Date Estimation of Diversified Species of Ray-Finned Fish Based on Morphological and Molecular (Vitellogenin 3) Characters Using Bayesian Analysis; Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences; https://doi.org/10.4194/TRJFAS24166, August, 2024
• The Effects of Dietary Supplement of Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) as a Fishmeal Replacer on Growth Performance and Carotenoid Concentration in Buenos Aires Tetra (Aphyocharax anisitsi); Agricultural Science Digest, ISSN: 0976-0547 (online) ,0253-150X (Print), doi:10.18805/ag.D-5815, March, 2024
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• Butterfly fauna in urban habitats of Kolkata-A review, International Journal of Entomology Research, ISSN: 2455-4758; Volume 9, Issue 2, 2024, Page No. 79-86, February, 2024
• Spirulina in fish immunity development: find the black box, Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries, DOI: 10.1007/s11160-023-09832-0, January, 2024
• A comparative study on rearing performances of three breeds of mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori in Sujapur, malda, West Bengal, India in the Spring season, International Journal of Entomology Research, ISSN: 2455-4758; Volume 8, Issue 7, 2023, Page No. 13-17, July, 2023
• In vivo effects of Vg1 and Vg2 in the changes of plasma GtH (LH), E2, Vg1 and Vg2 levels in relation to ovarian growth in threatened catfish, Clarias batrachus during prespawning period. Proceedings of the National Seminar on ”Biotechnology in Human Health And Environment”, ISBN 975-93-80736-83-9, 2018
• Purification and development of ELISAs for two forms of vitellogenin in Indian walking catfish, Clarias batrachus(L.) Fish physiology and Biochemistry (International) Vol. 43, Issue.2, Pages. 477-491, 2017
• Vitellogenesis with special emphasis on Indian fishes. Fish physiology and Biochemistry (International) ISSN: 0920-1742(print), 1573-5168(online), Vol.33, Pages. 359-366, 2007

Books Published

Book Chapter: Environmental and hormonal control of fish reproduction with special emphasis on vitellogenesis. Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards on Fish and Fisheries (ed. Umesh C. Goswami) Narendra Publishing House. New Delhi, India, ISBN: 8185375666, 2007

Ph.D. Thesis Guidance

Ph.D. Degree Awarded: 1

Ph.D. Thesis Guidance: 1

Project Works

• PRICIPAL INVESTIGATOR of the Project entitled “Evaluation of the nutritional and therapeutic potential of Spirulina (Arthrospira) in threatened catfish, Clarias batrachus, with a focus on PUFA content”.

Sanctioning Authority: Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal, Sanctioned Date: 04.02.2024

•  PRICIPAL INVESTIGATOR of the Project entitled "Effect of Nannochloropsis Sp. on the growth performance and reproductive potential of Anabas testudineus." (Memo No. AU/REG/RDC/0011/25, Project ID. AURDC/2024 -25/ BIO/07)

Membership Of Learned Societies

Life Member of Indian Society for Comparative Endocrinology (ISCE)