Centre for Odisha Marine Biodiversity and Biotechnology Innovation

Institution: Berhampur University, Bhanja Vihar

Department: P.G. Department of Botany, Berhampur University

Name: Dr. Mrutyunjay Jena
Designation: Associate Professor
Lab: Algal biotechnology and molecular systematics lab
Email: mrutyunjay.jena@gmail.com
Phone: 7978478950
Responsibility: Overall monitoring of the project; research on cyanobacteria, microalgae, and seaweeds

Dr. Jaya Kishor Seth
Designation: Assistant Professor (Stage III), Department of Zoology
Email: jkseth52@gmail.com
Phone: 9658887688
Responsibility: Biodiversity mapping of fishes and isopods
Dr. Shesdev Patro
Designation: Assistant Professor (Stage II), Department of Marine Science
Email: shesdevpatro@yahoo.com
Phone: 7682062491
Responsibility: Biodiversity mapping of isopods, amphipods, and zooplankton

Biodiversity mapping of micro and macro algal communities, seaweeds, and establishment of marine cyanobacteria germplasm repository
Primary screening and characterization of bioactive metabolites from cyanobacteria and microalgae
Biodiversity mapping of marine fishes, isopods, amphipods, and zooplankton of Odisha coast and their translational applications

Biodiversity mapping and preparation of Odisha Marine Bio-Resource Atlas
Development of marine cyanobacteria and algae culture collection centre
Value addition and upscaling of bioactive metabolites such as phycocyanin, phycoerythrin, β-carotene, astaxanthin, and fatty acids
Value addition and product formulation from faunal samples
Scientific documentation of underwater ecosystems through SCUBA diving
Establishment of a state-of-the-art museum for fish and invertebrates