Biswarup Sen

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About Biswarup Sen

A highly accomplished academic with over 20 years of experience in biotech R&D and mentorship. Possesses a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from IIT Madras and a proven track record in leading research projects, securing grants, and publishing impactful research. Expertise lies in biofuel production using mixed cultures, bioresource utilization, and project leadership. Brings a global perspective through international research experience in India, Taiwan, China, and France. Committed to applying knowledge to help businesses and organizations achieve sustainable bioenergy solutions and optimize waste management practices for a circular economy.Experience- Held teaching and research positions at universities and research institutes in India, Taiwan, China, and France- Led research projects on biofuel production, waste management optimization, and microbial community dynamics- Secured grants from prestigious agencies like National Science Council (Taiwan) and Department of Biotechnology (India)Research & Publications- Authored and co-authored numerous publications in high-impact scientific journals with an impressive - Web of Science Impact Factor of over 450 Research focused on biofuel production using mixed cultures, waste management optimization, and microbial ecology of natural and engineered ecosystems- Led research teams on successful projects funded by national and international agencies- Demonstrated strong leadership and project management skills- Collaborated with researchers across the globe, fostering a global perspective on bioenergy and waste management practicesKnowledge Domain- Bioenergy (e.g, biomethane, biohydrogen, bioethanol, and biobutanol) production using mixed cultures - Waste management optimization: composting, fermentation, and anaerobic digestion- Microbial community analysis and manipulation for bioenergy and waste management applications- Application of R, MATLAB, and Python for data analysis- Scientific writing, editing, reviewing, and publishingCurrently serving as an Associate Editor of Frontiers in Microbiology (Systems Microbiology), Review Editor of Frontiers in Microbiology (Microbial Physiology and Metabolism), Review Editor of Frontiers in Earth Sciences (Marine Geoscience), and Reviewer of several International SCI journals (https://publons.com/a/1440893).