Ritesh Banerjee
Assistant Professor
Ritesh Banerjee is an Assistant Professor who earned his doctoral degree from the University of Calcutta, Kolkata. His research primarily focuses on developing phytoremediation technologies to address industrial waste and environmental contaminants in soil and water. His expertise includes conducting toxicological assessments on heavy metals, nanomaterials, and emerging contaminants within plant systems. Ritesh Banerjee's work aligns closely with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
In addition to his phytoremediation work, Asst Prof Banerjee explores the phytochemical compositions of Himalayan plants of ethno-botanical significance. His contributions to the field have been recognised with several prestigious awards, including the Young Scientist Award in Plant Sciences by the Indian Science Congress Association and the Young Scientist Award by the All India Congress of Cytology and Genetics.
Asst Prof Banerjee has authored 24 research articles, including research papers and book chapters, and has accumulated over 300 citations on Google Scholar. He is a reviewer for many Scopus-indexed journals and is an active member of several national and international professional societies. Beyond his academic pursuits, he nurtures a passion for adventure, with a keen interest in trekking, travelling, and immersing himself in diverse cultures and cuisines.