Meenakshi Banerjee
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Meenakshi Banerjee | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Women’s College, Banaras Hindu University |
| Known for | Cyanobacterial Biotechnology |
| Awards | Dr Katju award, M.P Young Scientist Award |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Barkatullah University, Bhopal |
Meenakshi Banerjee is an Indian cyanobacteriologist and presently works as the head of the Center for Applied Algal Research at Rice University [1] in Houston, Texas. She is the former head of the Bioscience Department of Barkatullah University, Bhopal.
Education[]
Banerjee finished her schooling from Irish Convent, Loreto, in Asansol and then went ahead to take up science from Nirmala College, Ranchi University. She enrolled for a bachelor's degree at Women's College, Banaras Hindu University where she studied Botany. Her interest in the subject led her to pursue masters in Botany and this was where she developed her interest in cyanobacteria further leading her to become a cyanobacteriologist.[2]
Career[]
Banerjee joined Barkatullah University as lecturer in 1989. She became a Reader in 1997 and a Professor in 2005. Presently she is Head of Bioscience Department at the university.[3]
Recognition[]
Bannerjee has received various awards, including the Dr K. N. Katju state level science award for 2010.[4]
Banerjee is a life Member of the National Academy of Sciences India.[5]
Her current interest lies in extensive research for the propagation of rare varieties of medicinal plants on algal biofertilizers and studies of the unique cyano bacteria from diverse habitats including the cold and hot deserts where these organisms survive at the borderline of life.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Dr. Meenakshi Bhattacharjee". mbb3.web.rice.edu.
- ^ "Women in Science - IAS Initiative" (PDF). Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Barkatullah University Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ^ "Madhya Pradesh government announces names of science awardees". The Times of India.indiatimes.com. 25 August 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
- ^ "The National Academy of Sciences, India - Life Members". Nasi.org.in. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
- Living people
- People from Paschim Bardhaman district
- Bengali scientists
- Banaras Hindu University alumni
- 20th-century Indian women scientists
- Indian bacteriologists
- 20th-century Indian biologists
- Women scientists from West Bengal
- Indian women microbiologists