Personal Profile
| Name | Dr. Soma Pal Saha |
| Designation | Associate Professor |
| Department | Microbiology |
| Email Id | spalsaha44@yahoo.co.in |
| Year of Joining present service | 2006 |
| Date of Joining WBES | 22-11-2006 |
Educational Qualifications
| Passout Year | Examination | Passout From | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Research Associateship | UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA | |
| 2000 | Ph.D. | UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA | |
| 1993 | GATE | 86.68 PERCENTILE | |
| 1992 | Master of Science (M.Sc.) | DARJEELING GOVT. COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH BENGAL | 1ST |
| 1990 | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) | University of Calcutta | 2ND |
College Served
| College Name | Served From | Served Till |
|---|---|---|
| LADY BRABOURNE COLLEGE | 2019 | Jan, 2025 |
| DARJEELING GOVT. COLLEGE, DARJEELING | 2015 | 2019 |
| MAULANA AZAD COLLEGE, KOLKATA | 2006 | 2015 |
Teaching Experience
| UG Experience | PG Experience |
|---|---|
| 18 Years 2 Months | 5 Years 4 Months |
| UG or PG | College Name | From Date | To Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG | LADY BRABOURNE COLLEGE | Sep, 2019 | Jan, 2025 | 5 Years 4 Month |
| PG | Lady Brabourne College | Sep, 2019 | Jan, 2025 | 5 Years 4 Month |
| UG | DARJEELING GOVT. COLLEGE | Aug, 2015 | Sep, 2019 | 4 Years 1 Month |
| UG | MAULANA AZAD COLLEGE | Nov, 2006 | Aug, 2015 | 8 Years 9 Month |
Area of Research and Interest
| Details |
|---|
| MIcrobial culture techniques, isolation of organisms from natural sources, microbial enzymology, staining techniques, Immobilization of cells and enzymes, microbial biochemical reactions and tests |
| Current research interest: ant nest microbes and their biological applications, microbial extracellular phosphatase, biofertilizer, moss associated bacteria |
| 1. 'Poly- β –hydroxybutyric acid production by non-symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria' (Ph. D thesis ) 2. Production of homopolymer and copolymers of hydroxyalkanoic acids by Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201 ( CSIR research Associate) 3. Synthesis of alkaline phosphatase by free-living diazotrophs (UGC minor researvch project) |
Project details
| Sl No. | Project Name | Year From | Year To | Funding Agency | Sanction No | Amount Sanction | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Synthesis of alkaline phosphatase by free-living diazotrophs | 20-10-2010 | 20-05-2012 | UGC | Sanction no. F. PSW- 055//10-11 dt. | 0 | Minor |
Publication: Research Papers in Journals
| Sl No. | Year/Month | Title | Name of Journal | Volume / Page No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov, 2021 | Isolation of Micro-organisms from Phyllosphere of Plagiomnium rostratum (Schrad.) T.J. Kop. from Darjeeling Hills | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Science | 91 |
| 2 | Jun, 2021 | Isolation of high altitude phosphate solubilizing microorganisms from Singalila range of Eastern Himalaya | J. Mycopathol. Res | 59(2) |
| 3 | Jan, 2019 | Physico-biochemical and microbiological status of the dry spices from Jan-Bazaar, Kolkata. | Global Journal of Biosciences and Biotechnology | 8 (1): 101-106. |
| 4 | Apr, 2018 | Evaluation of ant nest microenvironment from Darjeeling Himalaya. | Journal of Mycopathological Research | 56(1) |
| 5 | Dec, 2016 | Immobilization of nitrogen fixing Bacillus flexus for enhanced synthesis of α-amylase and alkaline phosphatase | Journal of microbiology, biotechnology and food science | 6(3) |
| 6 | Oct, 2016 | Effect of natural antimicrobials on shelf life of raw milk | Journal of Mycopathological Research | 54(3) |
| 7 | Mar, 2015 | • Effect of salinity on N2 fixation, encystations and P(3HB) accumulation by Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201 | MAC J. Basic Appl. Sci. | 2 (1): 61-65 |
| 8 | Feb, 2014 | Bioremediation of methyl parathion by bacterial strains isolated from fresh vegetables.’ | Journal of environment and Sociobiology, | 11 (1) |
| 9 | Dec, 2013 | Biosynthesis of alkaline phosphatase by nonsymbiotic diazotrophs | Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Science, | 15 (2): |
| 10 | Dec, 2013 | Solubilization of tricalcium phosphate by P(3HB) accumulating Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201 | World J Microbiol Biotechnol | 30 |
| 11 | Aug, 2013 | Accumulation of polyhydroxyalkanoic acids by Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201 from organic waste. | Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Science | 3 (1) |
| 12 | Apr, 2013 | Production of thermostable amylase by the gram negative soil bacterium BLY01. | Journal of Mycopathological Research, | 51(1) |
| 13 | Dec, 2010 | On the role of endogenous poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid) in Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201. | Journal of Botanical Society of Bengal. | 645 (2), 143-148. |
| 14 | Sep, 2007 | Studies on intracellular degradation of polyhydroxyalkanoic acid-polyethylene glycol copolymer accumulated by Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201 | Journal of Biotechnology, | 132 |
| 15 | Jan, 2006 | Incorporation of polyethylene glycol in polyhydroxyalkanoic acids accumulated by Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201. | Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology | 33 |
| 16 | Jul, 2005 | Production of polyhydroxyalkanoic acids by Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201 from starch. | Indian Journal of Botanical Research | 1 (2) |
| 17 | Jan, 2005 | Intracellular degradation of poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid) by Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201 | Romanian Archives of Microbiology and immunology | 64 |
| 18 | Dec, 2003 | Induction of mutation in Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201 for improvement of P(3HB) production, | Romanian Archives of Microbiology and immunology | 63 |
| 19 | Dec, 2002 | Physico-chemical characteristics of Poly (3-hydroxybutyric acid) isolated from Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201 | Current Science | 83(12) |
| 20 | Jul, 2001 | Studies of Poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid) inclusions in whole cells of Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201. | Current Science | 81 |
| 21 | Jan, 2000 | Synthesis and accumulation of poly-3-hydroxybutyric acid by Rhyzobium sp. | Acta Biologica Hungarica | 51 (1) |
| 22 | Aug, 1999 | Production of poly–β-hydroxybutyric acid and exopolysaccharide by Azotobacter beijerinckii WDN-01. | World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology | 15 |
| 23 | Dec, 1998 | Physico-chemical cultural condition for production of poly-3-hydroxybutyric acid by Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201. | Folia Microbiol | 43(2) |
| 24 | Jun, 1997 | Occurrence of Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate in Azospirillum sp. | Folia Microbiologia | 42 (6) |
| 25 | May, 1997 | Induction of encystment and Poly-β-hydroxybutyric acid production by Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201. | Current Microbiology | 35 |
Publication: Chapters in books
| Sl No. | Year/Month | Book Title | Chapter Title | Editor/Author | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep, 2022 | Plant Soil Microbial Interactions ( Theory to Applications) | Ant, Ant-Nest Microbiome and Plants | Dr. Pampi Ghosh, Bharti Publications | 978-93-94779-52-5 |
| 2 | Oct, 2022 | Medicinal Plants and Traditional Knowledge in the Indian Subcontinent | Paederia foetida (Gandha Prasarini): An amazing herb with diverse applications | Dr. Debabrata Das, Shashwat Publications | 978-93-95362-22-1 |
| 3 | Dec, 2022 | Fundamentals of Agriculture and Crop Production | Microbes and Management of crop field wastes | Dr. Debabrata Das and Dr. Pampi Ghosh | 978-93-94779-73-0 |
| 4 | Dec, 2021 | 'Fundamentals on Plant and Soil Microbial Interactions (Theory and Practice)' | Soil Microflora: The Producers and Degraders of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) | Dr. Pampi Ghosh | 978-93-91681-08-1 |
| 5 | Jun, 2020 | Climate Change,Mangrove & Sustainable Management | Microbial Biodiversity in Sediment of Sundarban Mangrove Area | Dr. D. L. Bharmal, Dr. U. L. Dethe, Dr. N. M. Desai, Dr. U. R. Pawar, Dr. V. T. Aparadh | ISBN: 978-93-88901-10-9 |
| 6 | Feb, 2011 | Principles and application of spectroscopy | Applicastion of spectroscopic methods in detection and analysis of poly(hydroxyalkanoic acids) accumulated by Azotobacter chroococcum DAR-301 | S. Bhattacharyya & D. Guria | 13-978-81-928246-1-1 |
Books Used/Available As Text/Reference In Universities/Libraries
| Sl No. | Books Details | ISBN No |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black JG. (2008). Microbiology: Principles and Explorations. 7th edition. Prentice Hall Blackwell Publishing Ltd. | |
| 2 | Campbell, MK (2012) Biochemistry, 7th ed., Published by Cengage Learning. | |
| 3 | Atlas RM. (1997).Principles of Microbiology.2nd edition.WM.T.Brown Publishers. | |
| 4 | Crueger W. and Crueger A. (2010) Biotechnology: A Text book of Industrial Microbiology, Thomas D. Brock (Ed). Sanderland. | |
| 5 | Dubey R. C. and Maheswari D. K. (1999) Text Book of Microbiology, S. Chand Publishers. | |
| 6 | Madigan M T and Martinko J M. (2014). Brock Biology of Micro-organisms.14th ed. Parker J. | |
| 7 | Prescott L. M., Harley J. P, Klein D. A.(2011), Microbiology, McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Press | |
| 8 | Tortora GJ, Funke BR, and Case CL. (2008). Microbiology: An Introduction. 9th edition Pearson | |
| 9 | Wagner EK, Hewlett MJ. (2004). Basic Virology.2nd edition, Blackwell Publishing. | |
| 10 | Subba Rao NS.(1999). Soil Microbiology.4th edition. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. New Delhi. |
Pre-Publication Review
| Sl No. | Publication Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Reviewer of Different Journals: Journal of Biotechnology (Netherland) Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences (Slovakia) African Journal of Microbiology (S.Africa) Journal of Microbiology and Modern Techniques (USA) Journal of Biological Sciences (Wyno Academic Journal, Nigeria) |
Author of Study Materials
| Sl No. | Study Material Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | BOOKS, E-BOOKS, JOURNALS, SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS, MODELS, POWER POINT PRESENTATION ETC. |
Publication: Popular Articles
| Sl No. | Articles Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1. S. Pal (2000) Bikolpo Plastic, Gyan O Bigyan, (Sceientific Journal in Bengali) December, 59. ISBN: 978-81-295-2325-9 |
| 2 | 2. S. Pal Saha (2013) Ants mound, treasure found. Environews 16 (3). |
Talk/Lectures
| Sl No. | Date | Title | Organised By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10-04-2021 | Treasure in ant nest | Admin, Flora & fauna Asia Facebook group & Lalgarh Govt. College |
| 2 | 03-02-2016 | Immobilization of fungal enzyme | Dept. of Microbiology, Maulana Azad College |
Sessions Chaired
| Sl No. | Year | Session Details | Organised By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 2021 | Technical Session II of 2-Day National e-Conference on Biodiversity Building and Natural Resource Management (NC BBNRM - 2021) on 22nd& 23rd December, 2021 | Dept. of Botany, Seva Bharati Mahavidyalaya, Jhargram, Dept of Botany & Zoology, Lalgarh Govt degree College, Jhargram & Dept. of ZoologyAvinashilingam Institute of Home Science & higher Education for women ( Deemded University), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| 2 | Nov 2021 | Technical Session II Microbiology, in 3- Day ( 25-27 th Nov., 2021) International e- Conference on 'Environment and Sustainable Development: Problems, Prospects and Mitigation ( ESDPPM) | Dept. of Botany, Seva Bharati Mahavidyalaya, Jhargram, Dept of Botany & Zoology, Lalgarh Govt degree College, Jhargram & Dept. of ZoologyAvinashilingam Institute of Home Science & higher Education for women ( Deemded University), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
Oral/Poster Presentation
| Sl No. | Date | Title | Title of Conference | Organised By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24-04-2020 | Microbial biodiversity in sediment of Sundarban Mangrove area | Climate change, Mangroves, Sustainable Management | Sri Pancham Khemraj Mahavidyalaya Sawantwadi, University of Mumbai, Mangrove Society of India & Sahydri Botanical Society, Kolhapur |
| 2 | 08-02-2020 | Screening of inorganic phosphate solubilizing bacteria from Singalila mountain range of Himalaya’ | Nature, Microbes & society | IMS & CU |
| 3 | 18-12-2018 | ‘High altitude phosphate solubilizing microorganisms (PSM): a sustainable approach for Himalayan agriculture’ | 3rd Regional Science and Technology Congress, West Bengal | DST, WB and Jalpaiguri engineering College, Jalpaiguri, |
| 4 | 09-09-2017 | ‘Ant nest Actinobacteria from Darjeeling Himalayan forest floor: exploration and management’ | Forest resources: conservation issues and management | SEBA |
| 5 | 14-01-2017 | ‘Immobilization of fungal amylase and its characterization’ | Recent Trends in Microbiology | Ramkrishna Mission Vidya Mandira, Belur |
| 6 | 09-12-2016 | ‘Himalayan ant nest microbes: exploration and management’ | National symposium Cum East Zone meet of IPS, | BCKV |
| 7 | 09-09-2016 | LAKSHMAN & HIS SELFLESS SERVICE | ONE DAY MULTILINGUAL SEMINAR ON tHE RAMAYANA & BHANUBJAKTA ACHARYA | DEPT. OF NEPALI, DARJEELING GOVT. COLLEGE |
| 8 | 18-02-2016 | ‘Increase in self life of raw milk using natural antimicrobial agents’ | Microbial diversity and its impact | Indian Mycological society and Dept. of Botany, CU. |
| 9 | 20-11-2014 | ‘ Ant nest: the natural source for biofertilizer’ | “Frontiers of Microbiology: prospects and challenges’ | Department of Microbiology, Ramkrishna Mission Vidya Mandira and CSIR-IICB |
| 10 | 04-04-2014 | ‘A Survey on Dry Spices of Jan-Bazar, Kolkata: Its Physico-Biochemical and Microbiological Status’ | National seminar on Current Research in Microbiology, | Department of Botany, University of Calcutta (Centenary Celebration), |
| 11 | 20-02-2014 | ‘Penicillium sp. ANS201: A good source of the thermostable extracellular acid phosphatase’ | Role of fungi and microbes in the 21st century- a global scenario | Indian Mycological society and University of Calcutta, |
| 12 | 17-01-2014 | ‘Synthesis of amylase and acid phosphatase by Penicillium sp. from non-conventional starchy substrates | National seminar on Prospect of biotechnology in rural Bengal | Uluberia College Howrah, |
| 13 | 08-09-2013 | ‘Bioremediation of methyl parathion by bacterial strains isolated from fresh vegetables’ | National seminar natural resources and heritage conservation issues in India | Social, Environmental and Biological Association |
| 14 | 04-01-2013 | ‘Immobilization of Bacillus flexus BLY004 and enhanced synthesis of alpha amylase and alkaline phosphatase’ | 100th Indian Science Congress | Indian Science Congress & CU |
| 15 | 06-02-2012 | ‘A study of on the quality of air and drinking water of Government hospitals in Kolkata’ | National level conference on “Biodiversity: threats and conservation through traditional and Biotechnological approaches” | Dum Dum Mitijheel College, |
| 16 | 02-02-2012 | Production of thermostable amylase by gram negative soil isolate BLY01 | National Symposium on Frontlines of Microbiological Research | Indian Mycological society, & University of Calcutta |
| 17 | 06-04-2011 | ‘Phosphate solubilizing diazotrophs: A potent biofertilizer of commercial importance’ | Microbiology: Development and Challenges in Basic & Applied Research | Department of Microbiology, Ramkrishna Mission Vidyamandir, Belur Math, Howrah, |
| 18 | 04-02-2011 | Application of spectroscopic methods in the detection and analysis of poly(hydroxyalkanoic acids) accumulated by Azotobacter chroococcum DAR-301 | National seminar on Modern trends in spectroscopy: its application in chemistry and biology’ | Department of Chemistry and Microbiology, Maulana Azad College, & Indian Association of Cultivation of Science |
| 19 | 14-12-2010 | Synthesis of Phosphatase by P(3HB) accumulating diazotrophic bacteria’ | Recent Advances in cross disciplinary Microbiology: avenues and challenges | organized by Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand & AMI |
| 20 | 03-12-2009 | Accumulation of poly-3-hydroxybutyric acid by mustard oil sludge bacteria | National Symposium on ‘Microorganisms and their role in plant and human affairs’ | IMS& Department of Botany, CU Kolkata, |
| 21 | 28-08-2006 | “Studies on intracellulardegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoic acid-polyethylene glycol copolymer asccumulated byAzotobacter chroococcum MAL-201” | International symposium on Biological polyesters, ISBP 2006 | organized by University of Minnesota, at Minneapolis, USA |
| 22 | 25-02-2006 | “Copolymer of polyhydroxyalknoic acids and polyethyl;ene glycol: synthesis and intracellular degradation in Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201” | International symposium on agriculturally important microorganisms: conservation, utilization, bioremediation and ecological significance | Indian Mycological Society, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, |
| 23 | 16-04-2005 | “Intracellular Utilization of Poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid) by Azotobacter chroococcum DAR-301” | Conference, Microbial Diversity 2005, International Conference on microbial diversity: perspective and potential applications , | AMI & DU |
| 24 | 16-04-2004 | Production of polyhydroxyalkanoic acids by Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201 | 11th West Bengal State Science Congress | State DST & BidhanNagar College |
| 25 | 14-11-2003 | Production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate- co-3-hydroxyvalerate) by Azotobacter chroococcum MAL-201 | Microbes & Human sustenance | AMI & Agricultural University of Karnataka, Dharawabad, Karnataka. |
| 26 | 11-03-2000 | Poly-3- hydroxybutyrate of Azotobacteriaceae: composition and properties” | National Conference on Plants, Microbes and Environment, | Burdwan University, India, |
| 27 | 13-11-1998 | Microbial production of biodegradable bioplastic” | ‘Role of Microbes in the Management of Environmental Pollution’ | Punjab University, Chandigarh |
| 28 | 26-09-1997 | Accumulation of polyhyderoxyalkanoates in members of Azotobacteriaceae | National Conference on ‘Recent trends of researches in Microbiology and Plant Physiology in India | Burdwan University |
| 29 | 17-02-1996 | Productionof polyhydroxybutyrate by Azotobacter sp. | Recent trends in microbiology | A k chandra memorial; comm. & CU |
| 30 | 08-11-1994 | Isolation & screening of poly-betahydroxybutyrate producing bacteria from soil | management of ecosystem & sustainable utilization of biological resources | Academy of environmental Biology |
Conferences/Seminars/Symposium/Workshops: Organized
| Sl No. | Start Date | End Date | Title | Organised By | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05-06-2018 | 05-06-2018 | Workshop on green and clean Environment | Depts. of Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, and Geography, Darjeeliong Govt. College | Coordinator of the workshop on World Environment Day |
| 2 | 14-07-2016 | 16-07-2016 | Interdisciplinary Workshop on ‘Coliform Test”, | Dept. of Microbiology, Darjeeling Govt. College | coordinator |
| 3 | 05-01-2015 | 10-01-2015 | Kitchen Microbes | Dept. of Microbiology, Maulana Azad College | Resource person, organizer in DBT-star college programme |
| 4 | 25-08-2014 | 27-08-2014 | screening of antimicrobial potential of natural products | Dept. of Microbiology, Maulana Azad College | Resource person,organizer, interdepartmental workshop in DBT-star college programme |
| 5 | 19-01-2013 | 21-01-2013 | Workshop on Biopolymer polyhydroxyalkanoates | Dept. of Microbiology, Maulana Azad College | Resource person, organizer in DBT-star college programme |
| 6 | 30-10-2011 | 02-11-2011 | Protein purification | Dept. of Microbiology, Maulana Azad College | Resource person, organizer in DBT-star college programme |
Members of Different Academic Bodies
| Sl No. | Academic Bodies |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Life member of Association of Microbiologists of India. (AMI), India |
| 2 | 2. Life member of Indian Mycological Society (IMS) |
| 3 | 3. Life member of Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA |
Scholarship/Award/Felicitations
| Sl No. | Year/Month | Details of Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec, 2018 | • Outstanding paper award in 3rd Regional Science and Technology Congress (Northern Region) - 2018, Jalpaiguri Engineering College, West Bengal |
| 2 | Aug, 2006 | • International Travel Award, DST and INSA to attend and present paper ISBP, 2006 organized by University of Minnesota, Aug. 27-31, 2006 at Minneapolis, USA |
| 3 | Aug, 2002 | CSIR, Research Associateship |
Any other Information
| Other Information |
|---|
| Counsellor of IGNOU, 2008-2019, |