Nano-microbiology for Sustainable Development

Microbial diversity and microbial technology are critical to achieving most of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), mainly due to their central role in the provision and regulation of ecosystem services. Despite this intensification of effort, more than 90% of microbial diversity remains to be discovered. Thus, the most unique characteristic of microbial technology is the exceptional diversity of applications it can address and the range of human activities and needs to which it is and can be applied. Separately, nanotechnology and microbiology have produced innovative solutions for human well-being and ecological and environmental equilibrium. The development of interdisciplinary research practices combining nanotechnology and microbiology to deliver creative solutions for human health and environmental and ecological damage is urgently required. The nanotechnology of microorganisms is contributing to the development and innovation of numerous industries.

This book will explain the fundamentals and methods of the biological production of nanoparticles from microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and algae. It will describe optimization strategies for microbe-mediated nanoparticle production. The book will also discuss the industrial and agricultural applications of nanoparticles produced by microbes. It also describes the applications of green nanoparticles in the health and pharmaceutical sectors, such as the treatment of multidrug-resistant infections and cancer.

Overall, the book focuses on the broad subject areas of microbial nanotechnology and its possible applications in food, pharmaceuticals, water, environmental remediation, etc. However, the lack of information and the potential for negative effects on the environment, human health, safety, and sustainability remain obstacles. This book addresses these issues. Researchers and students in the agricultural sciences, materials sciences, biotechnology, microbiology, and pharmaceutical sectors will find this an invaluable resource.

Dr. Yugal Kishore Mohanta has more than 5 years of post-PhD teaching and research experience and currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Biology within the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), India. Dr. Mohanta’s current area of research pertains to nano-biotechnology and sustainable development goals. Dr. Mohanta has international research experience as both a PhD visiting scholar and a postdoctoral fellow at KU Leuven, Belgium and the University of Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman, respectively. Dr. Mohanta has authored 100 research publications in peer-reviewed journals which are indexed in the SCIE. These papers have high impact factors and have garnered a total of 3000 citations having an h-index of 2 and an i10 index of 61. Additionally, he has served as a reviewer for over 30 international peer-reviewed journals from Springer, Elsevier, Wiley, Frontiers, and MDPI and holds the position of associate editor for four SCIE-indexed journals. Additionally, Dr. Mohanta has made contributions to 16 book chapters, edited books for CRC Press and Elsevier-Academic Press, and authored numerous articles on scientific topics for national science publications. Dr. Mohanta currently holds the position of group leader at the Nano-biotechnology and Translational Knowledge Laboratory and serves as the principal investigator for the SERB-DST project, a start-up research grant funded by the Government of India in New Delhi. Dr. Mohanta is also working as the Chief Coordinator of the Microbiologist Society in India for the North-East States of India.

Dr. Bishwambhar Mishra brings over a decade of post-PhD experience in teaching and research and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology in Hyderabad, India. His primary research areas include industrial microbiology and nanobiotechnology, with a focus on their applications. His work is aimed at harnessing the potential of microorganisms and nanotechnology to address pressing global challenges such as environmental sustainability, food security, and resource management. Dr. Mishra has made significant contributions to the scientific community, authoring 60 research publications in high-impact, SCIE-indexed journals, with his work garnering 1,047 citations, an h-index of 18, and an i10-index of 33. These publications reflect the high caliber of his research, spanning various interdisciplinary domains. In addition to his extensive publication record, he has authored 20 book chapters that further advance knowledge in the field. Dr. Mishra has served as a reviewer for over 27 prestigious international journals, including those published by renowned publishers such as Springer, Elsevier, Wiley, Frontiers, and MDPI. His expertise is further recognized through his role as Topical Editor and Editorial board member of SCIE-indexed journals, where he plays a critical role in shaping scientific discourse and guiding future research.

Dr. Ramesh Namdeo Pudake is an Assistant Professor in Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, one of the top ranked private universities in India. Dr. Pudake is a PhD from China Agricultural University, Beijing, PRC. After his PhD, he engaged in research in a range of topics in biotechnology. He has also worked in the Department of Agronomy at Iowa State University Ames, IA, USA on functional genomics. Currently, he is focusing on the research on different applications of nanotechnology in agriculture. Dr Pudake has published more than 45 research publications, 8 books, and 25 book chapters. He also has one scholarship award from the Chinese Government for pursuing his doctoral studies. He is an expert reviewer and guest editor for several journals of repute.