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Nirakar PRADHAN

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Nirakar PRADHAN, Prof

Assistant Professor

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7495-1488

Accepting PhD Students

PhD projects

Fermentation; Anaerobic digestion; Biodegradable polymer synthesis; Biohydrometallurgy

20152026

Research activity per year

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Biography

Dr. Nirakar Pradhan is an assistant professor in the Department of Biology at Hong Kong Baptist University. Dr. Pradhan received his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (India), his master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and Management from the Asian Institute of Technology (Thailand), and his doctoral degree in Environmental Technology from the University Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée (France). He was awarded the Erasmus Mundus Fellowship and the Asian Development Bank-Japanese Scholarship Program for his higher studies and was recognized for the best academic performance during his master’s studies. He later gained postdoctoral experience at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). His current research interests include microbial fermentation and anaerobic digestion, microbial community analysis, the synthesis of biodegradable polymers from organic waste streams, mathematical modeling, and biological nutrient removal.

Research Interests

  • Microbiological resource management for fermentation and anaerobic digestion to optimize waste-to-resource regeneration.
  • Eco-friendly biodegradable polymers through the innovative bioprocessing of organic waste materials.
  • Advanced mathematical models to dissect complex biological processes for improved understanding and optimization.

Chinese Name

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Education/Academic qualification

PhD, University of Paris-Est Marne-la-vallée

1 Sept 2013 → 16 Dec 2016

Award Date: 16 Dec 2016

Keywords

  • TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Fermentation
  • Anaerobic Digestion
  • Bioprocess development

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):

  1. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  2. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  3. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  4. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  5. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  6. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  7. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water
  8. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land

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