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Dr. Jagdeep Kumar Nayak is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Chemical Science, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Ireland. He specializes in biochemical engineering, microbial biotechnology, and enzyme technology, with a focus on sustainable bioprocesses. His research encompasses the valorization of agro-industrial waste, microbial production of bio-based chemicals, and optimization of enzyme-mediated reactions for green chemistry applications. Dr. Nayak has published in reputed international journals and actively collaborates across interdisciplinary projects involving environmental science, chemical engineering, and industrial biotechnology. He has also worked on developing cost-effective microbial processes for converting lignocellulosic biomass into value-added products. His current work focuses on integrating synthetic biology and biocatalysis to improve process efficiency and sustainability. With a strong foundation in both experimental and applied microbiology, Dr. Nayak contributes to advancing circular bioeconomy goals and offers novel solutions to energy and environmental challenges. He remains actively involved in mentoring students and promoting collaborative scientific innovation.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Bioremediation of industrial and domestic wastewater for bioelectricity generation using photosynthetic microbial fuel cell, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Award Date: 11 Sep 2021

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