Ms. Angana Chaudhuri, PhD Scholar, Washington State University, United States
Angana Chaudhuri is a passionate and driven Ph.D. candidate in Biological Systems Engineering at Washington State University, USA . With a strong foundation in chemical engineering, energy science, and biotechnology, she has consistently worked at the forefront of microbial fermentation, sustainable bioproducts, and environmental biotechnology. Her cross-disciplinary expertise and dedication to clean energy and bioresource utilization have earned her several accolades and research fellowships. Angana is an emerging young researcher making impactful contributions to anaerobic fermentation and bioenergy technologies 🌱🔬⚡.
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🎓 Education Background
Angana is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering (2024–2027) at Washington State University, focusing on volatile fatty acid production through anaerobic microbial fermentation 🧫. She holds an M.S. in Chemical Engineering (2022–2023) from Penn State University and another M.S. (Research) in Energy Science and Engineering (2020–2022) from IIT Guwahati, where she achieved a stellar GPA of 9.39/10 🎓. Her academic journey began with a B.Tech. in Biotechnology (2016–2020) from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India, where she laid the foundation for her interest in biofuels and sustainable processes 🔍.
💼 Professional Experience
Angana is currently serving as a Graduate Research Assistant under Prof. Birgitte Kir Ahring at WSU, where she works on anaerobic microbial fermentation, bioprocess scale-up, and thermophilic conversion of waste into value-added products 🔄🧪. Previously, she contributed to scaling research at Penn State with Prof. Amir Shekhi, focusing on emulsions and crystallization behavior under shear in enhanced oil recovery. At IIT Guwahati, she developed biofilm-based biomass systems and wastewater bioremediation methods. Her career began at SRM Institute with pioneering work on PHBV biocomposites and biodiesel production from waste, showcasing her strong hands-on laboratory and bioprocessing skills 🔧🧬.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Angana is the recipient of the prestigious 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Winner title at Washington State University 🏅. She was honored with the Young Researcher Award at the International Conference on Environment, Agriculture, Human & Animal Health (2021) 🧪🌏. Additionally, she earned the Government of West Bengal Merit Scholarship twice (2016 and 2020) for academic excellence in India 📚.
🔍 Research Focus
Her core research interests lie in microbial fermentation, biogas upgradation, biofilms, wastewater valorization, and membrane-based separations. She has worked extensively on improving volatile fatty acid yields, acetic acid enhancement using mixed cultures, and integrating omics technologies to analyze microbial communities 🔬🧫🧠. Her approach to sustainable bioengineering merges engineering principles with biological systems, paving the way for innovations in energy-efficient and eco-friendly bioprocesses 🌿💡.
🔚 Conclusion
Angana Chaudhuri exemplifies the new generation of interdisciplinary scientists committed to transforming waste into wealth through microbial and biochemical engineering 🌍🔁. With a strong academic background, impactful research, and global recognition, she stands out as a promising contributor to the field of biological systems engineering and renewable bioproducts.
📚 Top Publications Highlights
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Algae biofilm as a renewable resource for production of biofuel and value-added products: A review – Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2022, Elsevier.
Cited by: 31 articles
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Renewable fuels recovery from anaerobic digestate – Anaerobic Digestate Management, 2022, IWA Publishing UK.
Cited by: 19 articles
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Synthesis of single-cell oil by Yarrowia lipolytica MTCC 9520 utilizing slaughterhouse lipid waste for biodiesel production – Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2021, Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
Cited by: 25 articles
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A sustainable approach for the synthesis of PHBV biocomposite using corncob-derived nanocellulose – Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 2021, Springer US.
Cited by: 22 articles
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Enhancement of Biomass and Lipid Production via Algal-Bacteria Consortia by Treating Rubber Wastewater – Sustainable Environment NERC 2022, Springer Singapore.
Cited by: 14 articles