Atreyee Kundu

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About Atreyee Kundu

Dr. Atreyee Kundu is an accomplished microbiologist and academician currently serving as the Head of the Department of Microbiology at Techno India University, Kolkata. She earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology and has established herself as an expert in plant stress physiology, bioremediation, and microbial interactions. Through her scientific publications and citations, her research is widely acknowledged in the scientific community. Dr. Kundu’s work delves into global challenges like combating heat stress in oilseed mustard and heavy metal stress mitigation using nanotechnology. Her innovative approaches in microbiology aim to address critical environmental issues. She has also worked extensively on the synergistic application of plant growth-promoting bacteria and nanoparticles to alleviate heavy metal stress in plants. Beyond her research, Dr. Kundu is a dedicated educator, mentoring students to excel in microbiology and related fields. Her work bridges the gap between fundamental research and real-world applications, addressing environmental challenges. Dr. Kundu remains committed to driving impactful solutions through her work in academia. SPECIAL SKILLS Isolation of cDNA, Vector Construction (RNA-i and over expression ) and Cloning Genetic engineering and transformation techniques (Arabidopsis, Cotton, Ginseng) Plant tissue culture techniques (Expert in somatic embryogenesis) Isolation and quantification of DNA, RNA and Enzymes (Plant and Bacteria) Expression profile analysis: qRT-PCR Electrophoresis techniques: • PAGE, Blotting techniques (Southern, Northern & Western) • PCR techniques and immuno-electrophoresis Biochemical and Physiological analysis of healthy and stressed plants Histology and histochemical analysis of plant tissues Bacterial and fungal isolation and culture (microbiology techniques) Isolation and production of Algae Water quality analysis techniques Laboratory techniques for Isolation, Cultivation and Culture Characterization of Microorganisms Study of bacterial growth curve, determination of mean generation time influence of physical and chemical factors on microbial growth Microscopy: Microscopic examination of stained cell preparations and living bacteria preparations Qualitative and quantitative analysis of microorganisms from natural samples (morphological, physiological and biochemical)