Scientist of IICB, India
Prof. Dr. Sucheta Tripathy 🌟 is a Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology and a Professor of Biological Sciences at The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) in Kolkata, India. With a distinguished career in microbial genomics and metabolic re-engineering, she has made significant contributions to understanding Oomycetes pathogens and discovering innovative solutions for environmental and agricultural challenges. Her pioneering work includes uncovering novel Cyanobacterium for pH remediation and extremophiles with adaptive gene advantages. Prof. Tripathy’s expertise in AI/ML applications and bioinformatics supports her research, which is pivotal in developing software tools for advanced sequencing data analysis. She leads a lab focused on integrating genomic resources and computational tools to push the boundaries of biological research and technological applications. 🌱🔬💻
Professional Profile:
Education🎓
Prof. Dr. Sucheta Tripathy 📚 has an impressive educational background in plant molecular biology and genetics. She earned her Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology from the Center for Plant Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, in 1997 🌿. Before that, she completed her Master of Science in Botany and Genetics at Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, in 1992 🎓. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Botany, Chemistry, and Zoology from BJB College, Bhubaneswar, in 1990 🌸. Her diverse educational experiences laid a strong foundation for her pioneering research in microbial genomics and metabolic engineering. 🌱🔬
Professional Experience 💼
Prof. Dr. Sucheta Tripathy has an extensive and distinguished career in the field of scientific research and bioinformatics. Since October 2018, she has been serving as a Senior Principal Scientist and Professor at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology and The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) in Kolkata, where she leads groundbreaking research in microbial genomics and metabolic re-engineering 🔬. In her role, she also oversees the IT division, ensuring the smooth operation of the institute’s technological infrastructure 💻. Prior to this, she was a Principal Scientist and Ramalingaswamy Fellow at CSIR-IICB from 2012 to 2018, focusing on genomic science and computational tools for understanding microbial genomes 🔍. Her earlier career includes notable positions as a Senior Research Scientist at Virginia Polytechnic and State University, where she led bioinformatics research, and roles in industry at Avesthagengrain Ltd. and DSQ Biotech Limited, managing various industry projects 🌟.
Research interest🔍
Prof. Dr. Sucheta Tripathy specializes in cutting-edge research in microbial genomics and metabolic engineering 🔬. Her research delves into the mechanisms of pathogenesis involving Oomycetes pathogens and the discovery of critical RXLR motifs that facilitate host cell entry 🦠. She has made significant advancements in developing genomic resources widely used by researchers and identified novel cyanobacteria and contaminants with unique properties for pH and heavy metal remediation 🌿. Prof. Tripathy’s work also explores the effects of exogenous nitrogen on nitrogen-fixing organisms and the adaptive advantages of extremophiles 🚜. Additionally, her lab leverages AI/ML techniques for sequence classification and develops software tools for analyzing next-generation sequencing data 💡.
Award and Honor🏅
Prof. Dr. Sucheta Tripathy has received numerous accolades for her groundbreaking contributions to science and research 🏆. She has been recognized for her pivotal work in microbial genomics and metabolic engineering 🔬. Her achievements include leading significant discoveries in pathogen mechanisms and environmental remediation 🌍. As a distinguished Senior Principal Scientist and Professor at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology and The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), her leadership and research have earned her high praise and respect within the scientific community 🌟. Her role in advancing bioinformatics and AI/ML methods for genomic analysis further underscores her commitment to innovation and excellence 👩🔬.
Research Skill🔍
Prof. Dr. Sucheta Tripathy is renowned for her exceptional research skills in several advanced scientific domains 🔬. Her expertise spans genomics, transcriptomics, and bioinformatics, particularly in the analysis of microbial genomes and metagenomes 🌱. She excels in metabolic engineering and disease biology, applying machine learning techniques to unravel complex biological processes 🤖. Her proficiency in programming and bioinformatics tools—such as Python, R, PHP, and Linux—enables her to build sophisticated software and resources for sequencing data analysis 🖥️. Prof. Tripathy’s innovative approach in using AI/ML for sequence classification and her leadership in microbial genomics highlight her significant impact on modern biological research 🌟.
Achievements🏆
- Discovery of RXLR Motifs: Unraveled the pathogenesis mechanism of Oomycetes pathogens, instrumental for host cell entry 🔬🦠.
- Innovative Cyanobacterium: Identified Leptolyngbya iicbica with instant pH remediation properties 🌿.
- Heavy Metal Remediation: Discovered Arthrinium sp. as a contaminant with heavy metal remediation capabilities ♻️.
- Agricultural Impact: Analyzed reduced fitness in nitrogen-fixing organisms with exogenous nitrogen, affecting long-term agriculture 🌾🔍.
- Extremophiles Research: Isolated extremophiles revealing genes from unknown sources that confer adaptive advantages 🌋🧬.
- AI/ML Integration: Applied AI/ML methods for sequence classification and developed software tools for analyzing second and third-generation sequencing data 🤖💻.
- Leadership in Bioinformatics: Led a lab in microbial genomics and metabolic re-engineering, overseeing IT infrastructure as Head of IT Division 🧪👩💻.
Projects📊
- Pathogenesis of Oomycetes: Investigated the mechanisms behind Oomycetes pathogens and their RXLR motifs for host cell entry 🔬🦠.
- Cyanobacterium for pH Remediation: Discovered Leptolyngbya iicbica with effective pH remediation properties 🌿💧.
- Heavy Metal Remediation: Identified Arthrinium sp. as a contaminant with capabilities for heavy metal remediation ♻️⚙️.
- Impact on Agriculture: Studied the long-term effects of exogenous nitrogen on nitrogen-fixing organisms and agriculture 🌾🔍.
- Extremophiles Research: Isolated extremophiles with unique genes contributing to adaptive advantages 🌋🧬.
- AI/ML in Sequencing: Used AI/ML methods for sequence classification and developed software tools for sequencing data analysis 🤖📊.
- Bioinformatics Tools: Created and utilized bioinformatics tools and resources for analyzing genome, metagenome, and transcriptome sequences 🧬💻.
Publications📜
- Distinct genome trichotomy in members of Hapalosiphonaceae is guided by habitat adaptation with Mastigocladus laminosus UU774 as a case study
Authors: Geeta, A., Mukherjee, M., Das, B., Sarkar, M.P., Tripathy, S.
Journal: Algal Research
Year: 2024
Citation: 0
Emoji: 🌿🧬
- Novel oceanic cyanobacterium isolated from Bangaram island with profound acid neutralizing ability is proposed as Leptolyngbya iicbica sp. nov. strain LK
Authors: Dutta, S., Kothari, S., Singh, D., Prusty, A., Tripathy, S.
Journal: Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution
Year: 2024
Citation: 1
Emoji: 🌊🔬
- Thermally stable bioactive borosilicate glasses: Composition–structure–property correlations
Authors: Chakraborty, A., Prasad, S., Kant, S., Bodhak, S., Biswas, K.
Journal: Journal of Materials Research
Year: 2023
Citation: 0
Emoji: 🔥🧪
- Comparative Genomic Analysis of 31 Phytophthora Genomes Reveals Genome Plasticity and Horizontal Gene Transfer
Authors: Kronmiller, B.A., Feau, N., Shen, D., Hamelin, R.C., Grünwald, N.J.
Journal: Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions
Year: 2023
Citation: 8
Emoji: 🧬📊
- Incipient Sympatric Speciation and Evolution of Soil Bacteria Revealed by Metagenomic and Structured Non-Coding RNAs Analysis
Authors: Mukherjee, S., Kuang, Z., Ghosh, S., Nevo, E., Li, K.
Journal: Biology
Year: 2022
Citation: 3
Emoji: 🌱🔍
- Genome Analysis Coupled With Transcriptomics Reveals the Reduced Fitness of a Hot Spring Cyanobacterium Mastigocladus laminosus UU774 Under Exogenous Nitrogen Supplement
Authors: Mukherjee, M., Geeta, A., Ghosh, S., Adhikary, S.P., Tripathy, S.
Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology
Year: 2022
Citation: 4
Emoji: 🌡️🔬
- Comparative Genome Analysis Across 128 Phytophthora Isolates Reveal Species-Specific Microsatellite Distribution and Localized Evolution of Compartmentalized Genomes
Authors: Mandal, K., Dutta, S., Upadhyay, A., Panda, A., Tripathy, S.
Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology
Year: 2022
Citation: 3
Emoji: 🌿🧬
- Factors governing the sinterability, In vitro dissolution, apatite formation and antibacterial properties in B2O3 incorporated S53P4 based glass powders
Authors: Prasad, S., Fábián, M., Tarafder, A., Allu, A.R., Biswas, K.
Journal: Ceramics International
Year: 2022
Citation: 3
Emoji: 🧪🧱
- Erratum to “Elucidating the effect of CaF2 on structure, biocompatibility and antibacterial properties of S53P4 glass” [J. Alloy. Compd. 831 (2020) 154704]
Authors: Prasad, S., Ganisetti, S., Jana, A., Allu, A.R., Biswas, K.
Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
Year: 2021
Citation: 0
Emoji: ⚠️🧪
- Erratum: Structure and Stability of High CaO- And P2O5-Containing Silicate and Borosilicate Bioactive Glasses (The Journal of Physical Chemistry B (2019) 123:35 (7558-7569) DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.9b02455)
Authors: Prasad, S., Gaddam, A., Jana, A., Allu, A.R., Biswas, K.
Journal: Journal of Physical Chemistry B
Year: 2021
Citation: 0
Emoji: ⚠️📘
