Prosun Bhattacharya | Rice | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Prosun Bhattacharya | Rice |  Best Researcher Award

Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Prof. Dr. Prosun Bhattacharya, born on July 27, 1962, in New Delhi, India, holds dual nationality as Swedish and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). He is married and has two daughters, Promila and Urmila. Currently residing in Hässelby, Sweden, Prof. Bhattacharya can be reached at his home phone (+46 8 750 7098) or mobile (+46 70 697 4241). He has had a distinguished career in his field, contributing significantly to his area of expertise.

 

Publication Profile

Academic Background:

  • B.Sc. (Hons) Geology: 1982, University of Delhi, India
  • M.Sc. Applied Geology: 1985, University of Delhi, India
  • Ph.D. in Geology: 1990, University of Delhi, India
    • Thesis: Petrology and Geochemistry of Clastic Metasediments from Proterozoic Aravalli Supergroup, Udaipur District, South Central Rajasthan

Current Position:

  • Professor in Groundwater Chemistry (since 2009): Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
    • Research Coordinator: KTH-International Groundwater Arsenic Research Group (GARG)
    • Research Focus: Characterization of high-arsenic groundwater, biogeochemical interactions, and sustainable drinking water solutions in regions like the Bengal Delta Plain, Bangladesh, and India.

Professional Honors:

  • Fellow of the Geological Society of America (2012)
  • Fellow of the International Water Association (2018)
  • George Burke Maxey Distinguished Service Award (2021)

Research Projects:

Prof. Bhattacharya has led numerous significant research projects, including the Mistra Idea Support Grant on arsenic-safe aquifers, and various Sida-funded projects on arsenic mitigation and groundwater quality. His projects span global regions, including South Asia, Bolivia, and Tanzania, with a focus on groundwater contamination, arsenic remediation, and sustainable water supply systems.

PhD and Licentiate Students Supervised:

Prof. Bhattacharya has supervised multiple Ph.D. and Licentiate students, guiding research on arsenic mobilization, groundwater contamination, and water safety, with students from institutions such as KTH, University of Kalyani, and University of Dhaka.

Citations:

Citations: 16,423
Documents: 386
h-index: 66
Citations by 10,313 documents

Publication Top Note:

  • Surface-derived groundwater contamination in Gulu District, Uganda: Chemical and microbial tracers
    Wilson, G.J.L., Muloogi, D., Hamisi, R., Huck, J.J., Richards, L.A.
    Science of the Total Environment, 2024, 955, 177118
  • Training caretakers to clean community wells is a highly cost-effective way to reduce exposure to coliform bacteria
    Habib, M.A., Cocciolo, S., Raihan, M.M.A., Bhattacharya, P., Tompsett, A.
    npj Clean Water, 2024, 7(1), 110
  • A sustainable methodological approach for mitigation of salt stress of rice seedlings in coastal regions: Identification of halotolerant rhizobacteria from Noakhali, Bangladesh and their impact
    Mahmud, F.M.A., Islam, M.A., Rubel, M.H., Bhattacharya, P., Ahmed, F.
    MethodsX, 2024, 13, 102981
  • Spatial and temporal variations of dug well water quality in Korba basin, Chhattisgarh, India: Insights into hydrogeological characteristics
    Patel, K.S., Pandey, P.K., Sharma, S.K., Rahman, M.M., Bhattacharya, P.
    Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2024, 27, 101359
  • Groundwater contamination and sources of potentially toxic elements in Korba Basin, India
    Patel, K.S., Pandey, P.K., Sahu, B.L., Martín-Ramos, P., Bhattacharya, P.
    Environmental Quality Management, 2024, 34(1), e22177
  • Microplastics and nanoplastics in environment: Sampling, characterization and analytical methods
    Mahapatra, S., Maity, J.P., Singha, S., Patnaik, S., Bhattacharya, P.
    Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2024, 26, 101267
  • Spatial modeling of the occurrences of geogenic fluoride in groundwater systems in Tanzania: Implications for the provision of safe drinking water
    Ijumulana, J., Ligate, F., Bhattacharya, P., Mohamed, R.H., Mtalo, F.
    Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2024, 26, 101250
  • Microplastics in freshwater: Unveiling sources, fate, and removal strategies
    Upadhyay, S., Sharma, P.K., Dogra, K., Tripathi, V., Karmakar, R.
    Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2024, 26, 101185
  • Arsenic and fluoride in groundwater triggering a high risk: Probabilistic results using Monte Carlo simulation and species sensitivity distribution
    Padilla-Reyes, D.A., Dueñas-Moreno, J., Mahlknecht, J., Navarro-Gómez, C.J., Bhattacharya, P.
    Chemosphere, 2024, 359, 142305
  • Chronic exposure of arsenic among children in Asia: A current opinion based on epidemiological evidence
    Hu, K., Islam, M.A., Parvez, F., Bhattacharya, P., Khan, K.M.
    Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health, 2024, 39, 100558

 

Chao Huang | Rice Plant | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Chao Huang | Rice Plant |  Best Researcher Award

Hunan Agricultural University,  China

Prof. Dr. Chao Huang is a distinguished agricultural researcher at Hunan Agricultural University, specializing in the regulation of chloroplast gene expression. He completed his studies at Shanghai Normal University (2009-2012) and East China Normal University (2012-2016) in Shanghai, China. Over the past five years, Dr. Huang has led or participated in 2 national and 8 provincial research projects, contributing significantly to the field with over 15 publications in SCI-indexed journals. In addition to his research, he serves as a reviewer for multiple SCI journals and is an active council member of the Hunan Botanical Society. Dr. Huang regularly presents his findings at national and international conferences, advancing knowledge and collaboration within the agricultural sciences.

Publication Profile

Academic Background:

Dr. Chao Huang completed his studies at Shanghai Normal University (2009-2012) and pursued further research at East China Normal University (2012-2016) in Shanghai, China.

Research Focus:

Dr. Huang specializes in the regulation of chloroplast gene expression. Over the past five years, he has contributed to 2 national and 8 provincial research projects and published over 15 articles in leading SCI-indexed journals. His work plays a significant role in understanding plant gene expression, with potential applications for enhancing crop resilience.

Professional Contributions:

In addition to his research, Dr. Huang serves as a reviewer for multiple SCI journals and holds a council membership with the Hunan Botanical Society. He has actively participated in national and international conferences, sharing his expertise with the broader scientific community.

Citations:

  • Citations: 483 (from 372 documents)
  • Publications: 25
  • h-index: 14

Publication Top Notes

  • “YUCCA2 (YUC2)-Mediated 3-Indoleacetic Acid (IAA) Biosynthesis Regulates Chloroplast RNA Editing by Relieving the Auxin Response Factor 1 (ARF1)-Dependent Inhibition of Editing Factors in Arabidopsis thaliana”
    Authors: Li, Z.-A., Li, Y., Liu, D., … Huang, C., Xiao, L.-T.
    Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023, 24(23), 16988
    Citations: 2
  • “The DYW Domain of RARE1 Plays an Indispensable Role in Regulating accD-C794 RNA Editing in Arabidopsis thaliana”
    Authors: Liu, D., Li, Z.-A., Li, Y., Molloy, D.P., Huang, C.
    Journal: Plant Science, 2023, 334, 111751
    Citations: 0
  • “Air-Assisted Liquid-Liquid Microextraction and Enantioselective Gas Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry Quantification of Methyl Jasmonate Stereoisomers in Tea (Camellia sinensis L.)”
    Authors: Luo, Z., Zhu, X., Li, H., … Wang, R., Xiao, L.
    Journal: Reproduction and Breeding, 2023, 3(1), pp. 17–25
    Citations: 1
  • “The PPR Protein RARE1-Mediated Editing of Chloroplast accD Transcripts Is Required for Fatty Acid Biosynthesis and Heat Tolerance in Arabidopsis”
    Authors: Huang, C., Liu, D., Li, Z.-A., … Wang, R.-Z., Xiao, L.-T.
    Journal: Plant Communications, 2023, 4(1), 100461
    Citations: 16
  • “Auxin Inhibits Chlorophyll Accumulation through ARF7-IAA14-Mediated Repression of Chlorophyll Biosynthesis Genes in Arabidopsis”
    Authors: Luo, W.-G., Liang, Q.-W., Su, Y., … Yu, Y., Xiao, L.-T.
    Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023, 14, 1172059
    Citations: 16
  • “Dynamic Formation and Transcriptional Regulation Mediated by Phytohormones during Chalkiness Formation in Rice”
    Authors: Xie, Q., Xu, J., Huang, K., … Lin, W., Xiao, L.
    Journal: BMC Plant Biology, 2021, 21(1), pp. 308
    Citations: 10
  • “Optimizing Adsorption of 17α-Ethinylestradiol from Water by Magnetic MXene Using Response Surface Methodology and Adsorption Kinetics, Isotherm, and Thermodynamics Studies”
    Authors: Xu, M., Huang, C., Lu, J., … Xiao, L., Luo, Z.
    Journal: Molecules, 2021, 26(11), 3150
    Citations: 12
  • “The Copy Number Variation of OsMTD1 Regulates Rice Plant Architecture”
    Authors: Liu, Q., Xu, J., Zhu, Y., … Liu, C.-M., Xiao, L.
    Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021, 11, 620282
    Citations: 4
  • “Regulation of Stress on Chloroplast RNA Editing in Rice during De-Etiolation”
    Authors: Liu, D., Huang, C., Xiao, L.
    Journal: Zhiwu Shengli Xuebao/Plant Physiology Journal, 2020, 56(11), pp. 2428–2438
    Citations: 2