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Dr. Debu Kumar Bhattacharjya

Associate Professor

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Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Faculty of Agriculture

Phone: +8801710413903, +8801711817535
E-mail: debu.sau13@gmail.com, debu@sau.edu.bd
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Dr. Debu Kumar Bhattacharjya is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University. He obtained his Ph.D. from Ehime University, Japan, under the prestigious MEXT Scholarship, which reflects his strong academic excellence and international research exposure. Dr. Bhattacharjya’s research primarily focuses on mushroom biotechnology, biochemical analysis, and the evaluation of antioxidant properties of natural products. His work particularly emphasizes the biochemical characterization of wild mushrooms, exploring their potential as sources of bioactive compounds with nutritional and medicinal value. He is experienced in a wide range of analytical and experimental techniques, including DPPH radical scavenging assays, α-Glucosidase inhibitory assays, NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, chromatographic techniques and controlled cultivation trials. Through these approaches, he investigates the functional properties and biochemical composition of natural resources. His ongoing research aims to advance the identification and characterization of natural products derived from plant samples, contributing to the discovery of novel bioactive compounds with potential applications in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. With a strong commitment to research and teaching, Dr. Bhattacharjya continues to contribute to the advancement of biochemical sciences and the sustainable utilization of natural resources.

Degree Name Subject/Specialization Institute Passing Year Country
PhD Biochemistry United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Ehime University 2020 Japan
M.S. Biochemistry Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University 2013 Bangladesh
B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.) Agriculture Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University 2009 Bangladesh
Title Organization Location From To
Associate Professor Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka, Bangladesh 2020/09/15 Now
Assistant Professor Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka, Bangladesh 2015/05/26 2020/09/14
Lecturer Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Dhaka, Bangladesh 2013/05/26 2015/05/25
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1 Windarsih, A., Ahla, M.F., Indrianingsih, A.W., Suratno., Noviana, E., Bhattacharjya, D. K., Sulistyowaty, M. I. 2025. In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Antidiabetes of Billygoat weed Leaves, Stem, and Flower (Ageratum conyzoides L.) Concurrent with its Phytochemical Constituents. Waste Biomass Valor. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-025-02925-w 2025 Journal Article Link
2 Shamsuzzaman, M., Bhattacharjya, D. K., Sultana, S., Kakon, A. J., Miah, M. A. S., Farzana, T., Sen, A., Rob, M. M. 2025. Comparative Biochemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Cultivated and Wild Edible Mushroom Species from Bangladesh. Plant Sci. Today. 12 (4), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.7464 2025 Journal Article Link
3 Kamruzzaman, M., Shahriyar, M., Bhuiyan, A. A., Bhattacharjya, D. K., Islam, M. K., Alam, E. 2024. Energy potential of biomass from rice husks in bangladesh: An experimental study for thermochemical and physical characterization. Energy Reports. 11, 3450–3460. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2024.03.019 2024 Journal Article Link
4 Rob, M. M., Pappu M. M. H., Arifin, M. S., Era, T. N., Akhi, M. Z., Bhattacharjya, D. K., Kayshar, M.S., Jubayer, M. F. 2024. Application and evaluation of plant‑based edible active coatings to enhance the shelf‑life and quality attributes of Jara lebu (Citrus medica). Discover Food. 4,26. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-024-00094-8 2024 Journal Article Link
5 Rob, M. M., Akhter, D., Islam, T., Bhattacharjya, D. K., Khan, M. S. S., Islam, F., Chen, J. 2024. Copper stress in rice: Perception, signaling, bioremediation and future prospects. Journal of Plant Physiology. 302, 154314. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2024.154314 2024 Journal Article Link
6 Sultana, S., Shamsuzzaman, M., Miah, M.A.S., Kakon, A. J., Mafi, A.H., Sen, A., Siddiqui, M. N., Bhattacharjya, D. K. 2024. Assessment of proximate composition, mineral element profile and antioxidant properties of the edible oyster mushroom grown in Bangladesh. Discover Food. 4, 126. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-024-00216-2. 2024 Journal Article Link
7 Kamruzzaman, M., Bhattacharjya, D. K., Alam, E., Karim, M. R., Nath, B., Hattawi, K. S. A., Islam, M. K. 2024. Thermochemical and physical characterization of agricultural biomass for sustainable energy in Bangladesh. Energy Reports. 12, 5758–5768. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2024.11.059 2024 Journal Article Link
8 Chacrabati, R., Khatun, K., Kazal, M. K. H., Moon, R. J., Bhattacharjya, D. K., Hossain, M. A., Goswami, C. 2023. Mushroom Powder Ameliorates the Metabolic Syndromes by Maintaining Glucose and Lipid Homeostasis in High Sugar Diet-fed Mice. Journal of Science and Technology Research. 4 (1), 13–24. 2023 Journal Article Link
9 Bhattacharjya, D. K., Shamsuzzaman, M., Sen, A., Mafi, A.H., Kakon, A.J., Salwa, M., Rob, M. M. 2023. Evaluation of the nutritive value and metal content of prevalent edible mushrooms in Bangladesh. Research on Crops. 24 (3), 536–543. 2023 Journal Article Link
10 Kamruzzaman, M., Islam, H. M. T., Ahmed, S., Bhattacharjya, D. K., Khan, M. S. K., Mahmud, G. I., Almazroui, M., Shahid, S. 2023. Evaluating the Effects of Climate Change on Thermal Bioclimatic Indices in a Tropical Region Using Climate Projections from the Bias‑Corrected CMIP6 Model. Earth. Syst. Environ. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41748-023-00360-2. 2023 Journal Article Link
11 Rob, M. M., Era, T. N., Pappu M. M. H., Ferdousi, J., Nath, D. D., Bhattacharjya, D. K. 2023. Growth, Yield and Adaptability Assessment of Spring Onion (Allium Fistulosum) in Sylhet Region. J. Sylhet Agril. Univ. 10 (1), 23–29. 2023 Journal Article Link
12 Shamsuzzaman, M., Bhattacharjya, D.K., Islam M.S., Hoque, M.E. 2021. Molecular diversity analysis of somaclonal variants of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) by random amplified polymorphic DNA markers. Annual Research & Review in Biology. 36 (3), 63–76. 2021 Journal Article Link
13 Indrianingsih, A.W., Wulanjati, M.P., Windarsih, A., Bhattacharjya, D.K., Suzuki, T., Katayama, T. 2021. In vitro studies of antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antibacterial activities of Theobroma cacao, Anonna muricata and Clitoria ternatea. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 33, 101995. 2021 Journal Article Link
14 Bhattacharjya, D.K., Pujirahayu, N., Suzuki, T., Katayama, T. 2020. Chemical constituents of whole fruit of Citrus macroptera and their antioxidant activity. Journal of the Forest Biomass Utilization Society. 15 (2), 29–38. 2020 Journal Article Link
15 Bhattacharjya, D.K., Indrianingsih, A.W., Wulanjati, M.P., Suzuki, T., Katayama, T. 2020. Antibacterial activity of seven species of edible mushrooms, using a resazurin-based 96-well plate microdilution method. Journal of the Forest Biomass Utilization Society. 15 (2), 39–43. 2020 Journal Article Link
16 Bhattacharjya, D.K., Suzuki, T., Katagi, A., Katayama, T. 2020. α-Glucosidase inhibition and antioxidant activities of seven edible mushrooms and α-glucosidase inhibitory active compounds from Boletus edulis. Journal of the Forest Biomass Utilization Society.15 (1), 1–9. 2020 Journal Article Link
17 Pujirahayu, N., Bhattacharjya, D.K., Suzuki, T., Katayama, T. 2019. α-Glucosidase inhibitory activity of cycloartane-type triterpenes isolated from Indonesian stingless bee propolis and their structure-activity relationship. Pharmaceuticals. 12, 102. 2019 Journal Article Link
18 Paul, R.K., Sharif, R.H., Bhattacharjya, D.K., Sarker, D.R., Sen, A., Miah, M.N., Ahmed, K.U. 2018. Physicochemical characters of oilseed from selected groundnut genotypes. Bioresearch Communications. 4 (2), 541–554. 2018 Journal Article Link
19 Sharif, R.H., Paul, R.K., Bhattacharjya, D.K., Ahmed, K.U. 2017. Physicochemical characters of oilseeds from selected mustard genotypes. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University (JBAU). 15 (1), 27–40. 2017 Journal Article Link
20 Kabir, H., Paul, R.K., Rahaman, M.S., Ahmad, M.F., Bhattacharjya, D.K., Rahaman M.S. 2017. Method validation for assay of loperamide hydrochloride by HPLC in loperamide hydrochloride tablets. International Journal of Advanced Research in Chemical Science. 4 (4), 11–27. 2017 Journal Article Link
21 Miah, M.N., Begum, A., Shelly, N.J., Bhattacharjya, D.K., Paul, R.K., Kabir, M.H. 2017. Effect of different saw dust substrates on the growth, yield and proximate composition of white oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus). Bioresearch Communications. 3 (1), 397–410. 2017 Journal Article Link
22 Rashid, M.H., Bhattacharjya, D.K., Paul, R.K., Rahaman, M.S., Rahaman, M.S., Miah, M.N., Ahmed, K.U. 2016. Effect of different saw dust substrates on the growth and yield of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus florida). Bioresearch Communications. 2 (1), 193–199. 2016 Journal Article Link
23 Paul, R.K., Kabir, H., Chowdhury, U.K., Rahaman, M.S., Ahmad, M.F., Bhattacharjya, D.K. 2016. In Vitro antioxidant activity of Withania Somnifera root. International Journal of Advanced Research in Chemical Science (IJARCS). 3 (3), 45–56. 2016 Journal Article Link
24 Bhattacharjya, D.K., Paul, R.K., Miah, M.N., Ahmed K.U. 2015. Comparative study on nutritional composition of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) cultivated on different sawdust substrates. Bioresearch Communications. 1 (2), 93–98. 2015 Journal Article Link
25 Paul, R.K., Bhattacharjya, D.K., Kabir, A.K.L., Rashid, M.H., Rahaman, M.S., Rahaman, M.S., Miah, M.N., Ahmed, K.U. 2015. Effect of different saw dust substrates on the nutritional composition of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus florida) and its application on human health. Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci. 14 (2), 215–223. 2015 Journal Article Link
26 Bhattacharjya, D.K., Paul, R.K., Miah, M.N., Ahmed, K.U. 2014. Effect of different saw dust substrates on the growth and yield of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus). IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS). 7 (2), 38–46. 2014 Journal Article Link
27 Chowdhury, M.F.N., Ahmed, K.U., Hosen, M., Paul, R.K., Bhattacharjya, D.K. 2014. Evaluation of grain weight, moisture, dry matter, oil cake, β-carotene, oil constant and aflatoxin content of different varieties and advanced lines of mustard and rapeseed. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS). 7 (6), 34–39. 2014 Journal Article Link
28 Hosen, M., Chowdhury, M.F.N., Uddin, M.S., Paul, R.K., Bhattacharjya, D.K. 2014. Maintenance and characterization of new exotic inbred line of maize. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS). 7 (8), 62–66. 2014 Journal Article Link
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1 Bhattacharjya, D.K., Suzuki, T., Katayama, T. 2020. Chemical constituents and antioxidant activity of the fruits of Citrus macroptera and Garcinia pedunculata. 70th Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society. 16-18 March 2020. Tottori University, Japan. M17-P3-03. 2020 Conference Link
2 Bhattacharjya, D.K., Suzuki, T., Katayama, T. 2019. α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activities of Compounds Identified from Boletus edulis. 69th Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society. 14-16 March 2019. Hakodate Arena, Japan. M14-09-1700. 2019 Conference Link
3 Bhattacharjya, D.K., Suzuki, T., Katayama, T. 2019. Chemical constituents of the fruits of Citrus macroptera and their antioxidant activity. 31th Meeting of the Chugoku-Shikoku Branch of the Japan Wood Research Society. 11-12 September 2019. Shimane Civic Center, Matsue, Japan. A05. 2019 Conference Link
4 Bhattacharjya, D.K., Suzuki, T., Katayama, T. 2018. α-Glucosidase inhibition and DPPH free radical-scavenging activities of seven edible mushroom species. 30th Meeting of the Chugoku-Shikoku Branch of the Japan Wood Research Society. 13-14 September 2018. Kochi Hall, Kochi, Japan. A03. 2018 Conference Link

Reserach/Project

Title Source of Fund Year URL Status
Evaluation of the nutritive value of prevalent leafy-vegetables grown in Bangladesh Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Research System (SAURES) 2023 On-going
Antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of six edible mushrooms grown in Bangladesh Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Research System (SAURES) 2022 Completed
Comparative study of the nutritional status of six edible mushrooms grown in Bangladesh Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Research System (SAURES) 2021 Completed
Nutrient Composition of Wild and Cultivated Edible Mushrooms Grown in Bangladesh University Grants Commission of Bangladesh 2023 Completed
Student Degree Year Title Role
Md. Mahamudul Hasan Sajeeb MS 2024 Nutritional Composition and Heavy Metal Content of Commonly Available Seaweed Species in Bangladesh Supervisor
Md. Mehedi Hasan MS 2023 Comparative Study on the Nutritional Status of Six Edible Mushrooms Grown in Bangladesh Supervisor
Md Shamsuzzaman MS 2023 Comparative Analysis of Different Biochemical Compositions of Cultivated and Wild Edible Mushrooms in Bangladesh Supervisor
Sharmin Sultana MS 2023 Proximate Composition, Mineral Element Profile and Antioxidant Properties of the Edible Oyster Mushrooms Grown in Bangladesh Supervisor
Sl Professional Type From To
1 Forest Biomass Utilization Society Professional 2020 till date
2 Japanese Universities Alumni Association In Bangladesh Professional 2020 Life Member
3 The Japan Wood Research Society Professional 2018 till date
4 Krishibid Institution Bangladesh Professional 2012 Life Member
Sl Achievements Type Year
1 Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship Scholarship 2017
Others
1 Associate Director, Outreach Program, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207
2 Member of the Academic Council, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207

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