Dr. Arindam Ganguly is a distinguished microbiologist with over 17 years of experience as a faculty member. He earned his undergraduate degree in Microbiology from the University of Calcutta, a Master’s in Microbiology from Bangalore University, and a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Vidyasagar University. His expertise lies in Aquaculture Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, and Probiotics. A prolific researcher, Dr. Ganguly has published 48 research papers in prestigious international journals and holds one patent. He is also a peer reviewer for several renowned scientific publishing houses. Throughout his academic career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to education and public health, excelling in strategic student performance planning and community health awareness initiatives. He has supervised ten departmental research projects and has represented his institution in more than twenty national and international academic platforms.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. from Vidyasagar University in 2020.
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Microbiology, Aquatic Science, Veterinary
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Scopus Publications
865
Scholar Citations
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Scholar h-index
26
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Scopus Publications
Exploring menstrual taboos, myths and restrictions in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India Mousumi Ganguly, Puspita Mondal, Sunita Dey, Sila Jana, Manasi Chattaraj, Arindam Ganguly, Dipak K. Midya Discover Public Health, 2026 The study aimed at investigating menstrual taboos, restrictions, and myths among the unmarried adolescent girls and the historical roots to these norms as perceived by elderly rural women in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India. A community based cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2023 to April 2024, involving 322 respondents selected through purposive sampling with probability proportional to size (PPS). Employing validated questionnaire to obtain data, this study on unmarried adolescent girls (10–19 years) revealed the existing level of restrictions and taboos during menstruation. Focused Group Discussions with elderly women were done to gain inter-generational insights on the matter. The most common restriction included washing hair (80.4%), participation in social gathering (60.6%) and avoiding religious activities (56.5%). While 31.1% of the respondents reported emotional indifference to these norms, a significant portion (46.6%) experienced discomfort and distress in following the imposed restrictions. Significant association is found between father’s educational level (p = 0.01), menstrual problems (p < 0.001) and restrictions imposed. The study also noted various passive and active counter reactions to the imposed restrictions. Qualitative narratives from older women revealed that some restrictions originated from protective practices (46%), while the others were just to curb women’s power in patriarchal society (54%). The findings suggest that irrational, outdated and misinterpreted restrictions often lead to serious hygiene, reproductive and mental health related issues. So, those must be challenged through culturally resonating scientific explanations. Policy interventions and community-based approaches involving both men and women will definitely help to normalize ‘menstruation’ as a common biological incident, and eradicate the menstruation related negativities of all forms.
An evaluative scientometric assessment of emerging Lassa virus research in the post-COVID era Arindam Ganguly, Anik De, Anwesha Chandra, Aishee Pan, Shreya De, Anuradha Konar, Deep Kumar Kirtania Discover Public Health, 2026 Lassa virus is a tropical zoonotic pathogen which has become a major cause of concern in the last five decades. The objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive scientometric analysis of global research on Lassa virus to elucidate influential publications, authorship pattern, top contributing countries, prolific authors, key themes and most productive journals, with particular emphasis on the post-COVID-19 research landscape. Based on the observation of symptoms Lassa virus infection just like COVID-19 involves respiratory tract infection. If a previously affected COVID patient became infected with Lassa virus, the outcome may be considerably more severe due to reduced immunity. The ten most cited LASV-related papers were identified using the lens.org core database, led by Watanabe (2020) with 1,532 citations, followed by Brouwer (2020) and Yao (2020), highlighting the strong impact of studies published around the COVID-19 pandemic. Keyword co-occurrence and frequency analyses revealed dominant research themes centered on “Lassa virus,” “Lassa fever,” “Arenavirus,” “Humans,” “Animals,” and “SARS-CoV-2,” reflecting increasing attention to zoonotic transmission, host–virus interactions, and comparative viral pathogenesis. Current research trends emphasize transmission dynamics, prevalence hotspots in West Africa, vector ecology, and therapeutic interventions. The United States dominates Lassa virus research output (31%), followed by significant contributions from Switzerland, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, China, Nigeria, India, and Japan. Authorship analysis identified highly prolific researchers, with Stephan Günther emerging as a leading contributor. Journal articles constitute the primary mode of dissemination (83%), complemented by preprints, datasets, and other scholarly formats. Overall, this analysis provides critical insights into the evolution, priorities, and global distribution of LASV research, offering guidance for future studies and policy development.
Treatment with Polyphenol Nutraceuticals Case Studies Dwaipayan Sinha, Moumita Datta, Arindam Ganguly, Aqsa Majgaonkar, Pratyusha De Polyphenol Nutraceuticals and Healthcare, 2026 Polyphenols are plant-derived secondary metabolites that play vital roles in various physiological processes, including defense mechanisms. In addition to protecting plants from various biotic and abiotic stressors, these phytochemicals have proven highly beneficial to humans. Due to their unique chemical structure, they act as potent antioxidants and hence act as a protective agent for humans. Owing to their antioxidant capabilities, these phytochemicals exhibit a range of beneficial pharmacological effects, drawing significant interest from the scientific community. Thus, there has been a continuous effort to explore the pharmacological activities of these unique phytochemicals. As they are widespread in the plant kingdom, they have also been a crucial component of the human diet and are generally considered nutraceutical. With minimal to no side effects, these nutraceuticals have now become a popular choice over conventional medicines. Keeping these points in mind, this chapter aims to elucidate the advantageous role of polyphenols. Efforts have been undertaken to emphasize specific research as ‘cases’ to illustrate the potential of polyphenol nutraceuticals as therapeutic agents.
An evaluative scientometric assessment of emerging Lassa virus research in the post-COVID era A Ganguly, A De, A Chandra, A Pan, S De, A Konar, DK Kirtania Discover Public Health 23 (1), 603 , 2026 2026
Probiotic potential of autochthonous Enterobacter mori ASP8 and Bacillus stercoris ASP10 isolated from gut microbiota of healthy stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch) P Mitra, S Dey, A Ganguly, S Chatterjee, A Mandal Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 1-18 , 2026 2026
Sustainable Valorization of Algal Biomass in Fish Nutrition and Dietetics: A Critical Review and Scientometric Study S Chattaraj, A Ganguly, D Mitra, H Thatoi, PK Das Mohapatra Waste and Biomass Valorization, 1-33 , 2026 2026
Exploring menstrual taboos, myths and restrictions in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal, India M Ganguly, P Mondal, S Dey, S Jana, M Chattaraj, A Ganguly, DK Midya Discover Public Health 23 (1), 230 , 2026 2026 Citations: 3
Frontiers in plastic biodegradation: unraveling the mechanisms and impacts of macro-and microplastic pollution A Ganguly, S Mahapatra, S Ray, S Chattopadhyay, MJ Islam, S Garai, ... Biodegradation 37 (1), 19 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Treatment with Polyphenol Nutraceuticals: Case Studies D Sinha, M Datta, A Ganguly, A Majgaonkar, P De Polyphenol Nutraceuticals and Healthcare, 225-247 , 2026 2026
AI-Driven Predictive Modeling of Necrophagous Insect Life Cycles in Forensic Entomology S Srivastav, R Singh, KM Shruti, P Soni, R Singh, H Boutaj, B Mahakur, ... Advancements in Entomology: Bridging Forensic Science and Sustainable … , 2026 2026
Exploring Biodiversity: An Ethno-graphic Study of Medicinal Plants in Joypur Forest, West Bengal, India A Ganguly, S Dutta, S Satpathi, S Dey, P Mitra, S Pal, A Mandal, R Konar, ... Research and Innovations in Industrial and Marine Biotechnology: A Circular … , 2026 2026
A Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Regarding Menstruation Among the Adolescent Girls in Bankura, West Bengal M Ganguly, A Ganguly, M Chattaraj, S Chattaraj, DK Midya Research and Innovations in Industrial and Marine Biotechnology: A Circular … , 2026 2026
Post-COVID Complications and Treatment: A Critical and Urgent Focus of Modern Healthcare P Maity, A Ganguly, K Acharya, R Nandi, M Ganguly, D Mitra, S Rath, ... Research and Innovations in Industrial and Marine Biotechnology: A Circular … , 2026 2026
Study of the Physico-Chemical Characters of Water of a Normal Habitat of Cirrhinus Reba at Monthly Interval S Chattaraj, A Ganguly, BR Giri, S Rath, M Chattaraj, D Mitra, H Thatoi, ... Research and Innovations in Industrial and Marine Biotechnology: A Circular … , 2026 2026
Ethnomedicinal Knowledge and Application of Plant Resources by the Moyra Community in West Bengal, India A Ganguly, S Dutta, C Kundu, P Maji, P Mondal, M Ganguly, S Roy, ... Research and Innovations in Industrial and Marine Biotechnology: A Circular … , 2026 2026
Biodegradation of Plastics: A Microbial Solution for a Sustainable Future R Kaibarta, S Das, R Kundu, S Rath, S Chattaraj, A Ganguly Research and Innovations in Industrial and Marine Biotechnology: A Circular … , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Kyasanur Forest Disease Virus Research in India: A Scientometric Profile of an Emerging Tropical Disease DK Kirtania, M Chhetri, A Ganguly, S Chattaraj Research and Innovations in Industrial and Marine Biotechnology: A Circular … , 2026 2026
The Emerging Threat of Nipah Virus: Challenges and Solutions A Ganguly, S Mahapatra, S Ray, S Chattopadhyay, MJ Islam, S Garai, ... Research and Innovations in Industrial and Marine Biotechnology: A Circular … , 2026 2026
Contribution of Indian Scientist to Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins Journal: A Scientometric Analysis A Ganguly, DK Kirtania, M Chhetri, S Chattaraj Research and Innovations in Industrial and Marine Biotechnology: A Circular … , 2026 2026
Exploring Microbial Diversity in Spring Water: A Key to Sustainable Development H Hembram, P Garai, M Chattaraj, M Ganguly, S Chattaraj, S Rath, ... Research and Innovations in Industrial and Marine Biotechnology: A Circular … , 2026 2026
The role of marine bacteria-derived bioactive compounds in COVID-19 management S Das, D Sinha, S Chatterjee, A Ganguly, A De, A Majgaonkar, Z Kazi, ... Anti-coronavirus marine bioactive compounds, 185-224 , 2025 2025 Citations: 5
Integrated Approach for Sustainable Management and Control of Kyasanur Forest Disease in Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals S Chattaraj, M Ganguly, M Chattaraj, D Mitra, R Kaibarta, A Ganguly Virology, 110749 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Advancements, Prospects, and Challenges of Utilizing Bioflocculants to Integrate Microalgae for Textile Wastewater Bioremediation S Chattaraj, A Ganguly, BR Giri, S Mohapatra, D Mitra Bioflocculants for Wastewater Treatment, 67-85 , 2025 2025
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Advances in microbial based bio-inoculum for amelioration of soil health and sustainable crop production A Samantaray, S Chattaraj, D Mitra, A Ganguly, R Kumar, A Gaur, ... Current research in microbial sciences 7, 100251 , 2024 2024 Citations: 146
A review of the role of probiotics for the control of viral diseases in aquaculture S Chattaraj, A Ganguly, A Mandal, PK Das Mohapatra Aquaculture International 30 (5), 2513-2539 , 2022 2022 Citations: 65
A critical review on the biotechnological potential of Brewers’ waste: Challenges and future alternatives S Chattaraj, D Mitra, A Ganguly, H Thatoi, PKD Mohapatra Current Research in Microbial Sciences 6, 100228 , 2024 2024 Citations: 53
Employing plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria for abiotic stress mitigation in plants: with a focus on drought stress S Chattaraj, A Samantaray, A Ganguly, H Thatoi Discover Applied Sciences 7 (1), 68 , 2025 2025 Citations: 46
Antioncogenic potential of probiotics: challenges and future prospective S Chattaraj, D Mitra, A Chattaraj, M Chattaraj, M Kundu, A Ganguly, ... Indian J Microbiol Res 10 (1), 1-10 , 2023 2023 Citations: 39
Isolation and Characterization of Bacteria from the Intestine of Clarias batrachus for Probiotic Organism A Ganguly, A Banerjee, A Mandal, MA Khan, PKD Mohapatra Proceedings of the Zoological Society, 1-9 , 2018 2018 Citations: 39
Pioneering zero-waste technologies utilization and its framework on sustainable management: international, national and state level R Kumar, G Gupta, A Hussain, A Rani, A Thapliyal, D Gunsola, ... Discover Applied Sciences 7 (3), 224 , 2025 2025 Citations: 30
The rising threat of Nipah virus: a highly contagious and deadly zoonotic pathogen A Ganguly, S Mahapatra, S Ray, S Chattopadhyay, MJ Islam, S Garai, ... Virology Journal 22 (1), 139 , 2025 2025 Citations: 28
Effect of three probiotic Bacillus strains supplemented feeds on growth, carcass composition and blood parameters of Clarias magur (Hamilton) A Ganguly, S Chattaraj, M Ganguly, M Chattaraj, A Banerjee, A Mandal, ... Journal of Applied Aquaculture 37 (1), 19-44 , 2025 2025 Citations: 27
Probiotic-based cultivation of Clarias batrachus: importance and future perspective A Ganguly, A Banerjee, A Mandal, PKD Mohapatra Acta Biologica Szegediensis 62 (2), 158-168 , 2018 2018 Citations: 27
Study of Intestinal Bacteria of Cirrhinus reba and Characterization of a New Probiotic Bacteria: an Initiative to Save the Threatened Species Of Cirrhinus S Chattaraj, A Ganguly, D Mitra, D Mitra, PK Das Mohapatra Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology 59 (6), 833-849 , 2023 2023 Citations: 26
Study of indigenous freshwater fish diversity of Bankura (West Bengal), India with special reference to Clarias batrachus A Ganguly, A Banerjee, A Mandal, TK Dutta, PK Das Mohapatra Journal of Applied and Natural Science 10 (4), 1162-1172 , 2018 2018 Citations: 24
Valorization of feather waste by microbial enzymatic activity: bioconversion, production and application S Nad, U Konar, S Chattaraj, A Ganguly Agro-waste to microbe assisted value added product: challenges and future … , 2024 2024 Citations: 21
16S amplicon sequencing of the gastrointestinal microbiota of Cirrhinus reba and isolation of an autochthonous probiotic using culture based approaches S Chattaraj, M Chattaraj, D Mitra, A Ganguly, H Thatoi, PK Das Mohapatra Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing 5 (1), 156-170 , 2025 2025 Citations: 19
Brewers’ spent grain as fish feed ingredient: Evaluation of bio-safety and analysis of its impact on gut bacteria of Cirrhinus reba by 16S Metagenomic sequencing S Chattaraj, D Mitra, M Chattaraj, A Ganguly, H Thatoi, PKD Mohapatra Current Research in Microbial Sciences 7, 100286 , 2024 2024 Citations: 18
Optimization of effective dose of a newly isolated probiotic bacteria for growth and disease resistance of Clarias batrachus (Linn.) A Ganguly, A Banerjee, A Mandal, PK Das Mohapatra Research journal of Life sciences, Bioinformatics, Pharmaceutical and … , 2018 2018 Citations: 18
Sustainable development through probiotics: a scientometric analysis of Indian research and innovation A Ganguly, DK Kirtania, M Chhetri, S Chattaraj Discover Sustainability 6 (1), 455 , 2025 2025 Citations: 16
Menstruation in adolescent girls: myths and taboos M Ganguly, S Jana, A Ganguly, DK Midya Acta Biologica Slovenica 67 (2) , 2024 2024 Citations: 15
The prevalence, preventive measures and economic impact of pandemic COVID-19 in India: the initial phase A Ganguly, U Konar, A Kundu, S Ghosh, I Chatterjee, S Nad, S Chatterjee, ... Acta Biologica Szegediensis 64 (1), 43-62 , 2020 2020 Citations: 14
Advances in microbial based bio-inoculum for amelioration of soil health and sustainable crop production. Curr Res Microb Sci 7: 100251 A Samantaray, S Chattaraj, D Mitra, A Ganguly, R Kumar, A Gaur, ... 2024 Citations: 13