Gargee Mohanty

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Molecular Toxicology & Genotoxicity, Environmental Biotechnology & Waste Utilization

Dr. Gargee Mohanty

Assistant Professor, Zoology

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

gargee.mohanty@gmail.com

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Books Authored

  • Mohanty G. (2009), Cells and Tissues – With a Special Reference to Vertebrates, ISHA Prakashan, 145 pages, ISBN: 81-89075-86-1
  • Mohanty G. (2010), Understanding Human Physiology, ISHA Prakashan, 186 pages, ISBN: 81-89075-93-4
  • Mohanty G. (2025), Toxicological Experimentation: Principles and Practices, Newredmars Education Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneswar, 447 pages, ISBN: 978-93-93620-53-8

Books Edited

  • Mohanty, G. (2025). (Editor): Advancements in Zoology Research. Newredmars Education Private Limited, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Journals:

  • Nayak S., Behera A., Chand M.K., Mohanty G. (2009), PCR-based detection of furadan genotoxicity in rohu (Labeo rohita), Veterinary Research Communications, 33(7): 771
  • Nayak S., Behera A., Mohanty G. (2009), PCR-based detection of phorate genotoxicity in rohu (Labeo rohita), Research Journal of Biotechnology, 4(2): 23–30
  • Nayak S., Behera A., Mohanty G. (2011), Comet assay study of DNA damage and recovery in rohu exposed to phorate, Ecotoxicology, 20: 283–292
  • Nayak S., Behera A., Mohanty G., Ranjan R. (2013), DNA damage in rohu blood and gill cells exposed to furadan, Research Journal of Biotechnology, 8(2): 83–89
  • Behera A., Kumar D., Mohanty G. (2011), Antibacterial and antioxidant studies of Croton roxburghii, Indian Journal of Microbiology, 51(4): 363–368
  • Behera A., Mohanty G. (2011), Antibacterial activity and phytochemical analysis of Cassia fistula leaf, Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical and Technology Research, 2(1): 62–67
  • Behera A., Nayak S., Mohanty G. (2011), Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of Vitex negundo, Journal of Pharmacy Research, 4(9)
  • Mohanty G., Behera A., Nayak S., Ranjan R. (2018), Short-term cultured carp cells for DNA damage studies, International Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences, 4(2): 67–73
  • Das R., Behera A., Mohanty G. (2021), Haematological parameters in tribal menopausal women, Indian Journal of Applied Research, 11(9)
  • Das R., Behera A., Mohanty G. (2021), Osteoporosis evaluation among students, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 8(10)
  • Behera A., Nayak S., Mohanty G. (2022), Review on fish peptides from waste and bioactivities, Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, 10(3): 195–209
  • Behera A., Das R., Ranjan R., Mohanty G. (2022), Menopausal symptoms in tribal women of Odisha, Pranikee, 34
  • Behera A., Das R., Nayak S., Mohanty G. (2024), Antioxidant potential of fish-derived bioactive peptides, International Journal of Experimental Research and Review, 39: 39–50
  • Behera A., Nayak S., Das R., Mohanty G. (2024), Microbial nutrient media from fish scales, Research Journal of Biotechnology, 19(8): 83–91
  • Behera A. et al. (2025), Fish organic liquid manure enhancing maize growth and yield, Discover Sustainability (Springer Nature)

Book Chapters

  • Panda S.K. (Ed.), Mohanty G. (2018), Antiviral properties of medicinal plants, in Recent Advances in Natural Products, Stadium Press LLC, pp. 303–320, ISBN: 1-62699-060-3
  • Stoytcheva M. (Ed.), Mohanty G. (2018), Genotoxicity testing in pesticide safety evaluation, in Pesticides in the Modern World, Intech Publications, pp. 403–426, ISBN: 978-953-307-457-3
  • Sahoo L.K. (Ed.), Mohanty G. (2018), Molecular diagnostics in tribal health, in Tribal Health: A Regional Perspective, Serials Publications, pp. 211–231, ISBN: 978-93-86611-11-6
  • Thatoi H.N., Nayak S. (Eds.), Mohanty G. (2019), Plant extract efficacy against red spider mites in brinjal, in Biotechnology for Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources, Daya Publishing House, pp. 267–278, ISBN: 978-93-88982-00-9
  • Raveen R., Tennyson S. (Eds.), Mohanty G. (2021), Biosensors for detection of organic pollutants in water, in Current Research in Biology, AkiNik Publications, pp. 1–18, ISBN: 978-93-5335-857-0
  • Thatoi H.N., Debata P. (Eds.), Mohanty G. (2021), Microbial biopesticides for livelihood generation, in Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Management, Astral Publications, ISBN: 978-93-90435-13-5
  • Malik J.A. (Ed.), Mohanty G. (2022), Transgenic approaches in phytoremediation, in Microbial and Biotechnological Interventions, Springer Nature, ISBN: 978-3-031-08829-2
  • Shamim M.Z. et al. (2024), Preventative and curative functions of probiotics, in Applied Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Scrivener Publishing (Wiley)
  • Panda J. et al. (2025), Mushroom bioactive compounds for human health, in Advancements in Zoology Research, Newredmars Education Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneswar
  • Das D. et al. (2025), Menopausal transitions in tribal women of Mayurbhanj, in Communities Biodiversity and Conservation of Similipal, Daya Publishing House

International Conferences:

  • Studies on genotoxic effects of pesticides (Phorate and Furadan) on Labeo rohita using RAPD-PCR, Fish for Health and Livelihood, Asian Fisheries Society (Indian Branch) & Inland Fisheries Society of India — International, Oral Presentation
  • Assessment of DNA repair ability of Adhatoda vasica leaf extract, International Conference on Biodiversity and Sustainable Development (N.C. College, Jajpur, 29–30 Jan 2019) — International, Poster Presentation
  • Relevance of comet assay in DNA damage and repair in liver cells of Labeo rohita exposed to Furadan, 104th Indian Science Congress (S.V. University, Tirupati, 3–7 Jan 2017) — International, Oral Presentation
  • Sustainable utilization of chicken waste for nutrient-rich hydrolysates in biotechnology, International Conference on Biotechnology for Sustainable Development and Circular Economy (SOA, Bhubaneswar, 8–10 Dec 2025) — International, Poster Presentation

National Conferences and State:

  • Comet assay in DNA break and repair kinetics in rohu (Labeo rohita) after Furadan exposure, Interdisciplinary Sciences – Key to Novel Innovations, Indian Science Congress Association (OUAT, Bhubaneswar) — National, Poster Presentation
  • Comet assay in liver cells of rohu for DNA repair kinetics after Furadan exposure, Current Trends of Animal Science Research in India, North Odisha University — National, Invited Speaker
  • DNA damage and repair kinetics in cultured blood cells of rohu exposed to Phorate, Indian Science Congress & NICER — National, Invited Speaker
  • DNA damage and repair kinetics in cultured liver cells of rohu exposed to Phorate, Current Approaches in Life Sciences, M.P.C (Autonomous) College — National, Invited Speaker
  • Testing protocols for evaluation of medicinal properties of plants, Plant Science and Human Welfare, M.P.C (Autonomous) College — National, Invited Speaker
  • Comet assay in kidney cells of rohu after Furadan exposure, National Seminar on Biotechnology for Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources (NOU & SBB, Bhubaneswar, Feb 2017) — National, Invited Speaker
  • m-RNA vaccines, State Level Webinar on Molecular Basis of RNA Vaccine Against COVID-19 (Remuna Degree College, Nov 2020) — National, Invited Speaker
  • Certification and marketing of organic products, Training Programme on Organic Fertilizer Management (ATMA, Govt. of India, Feb 2021) — National, Invited Speaker
  • Genetic engineering, Teachers Training Workshop on Advances in Molecular Biology (MSCB University) — State, Invited Speaker
  • Organic farming and soil health management, DAESI Programme (ATMA, Mayurbhanj, Nov 2021) — National, Invited Speaker
  • Integrated farming system with crop diversification, IEC Program (District Agriculture Office, Mayurbhanj, Apr 2022) — State, Mentor & Invited Speaker
  • Entrepreneurial journey, World Entrepreneurship Day (MSCBU Incubation Centre, Aug 2023) — State, Invited Speaker
  • Impact of climate change on mental health, OHEPEE-IDP National Seminar (MSCB University, May 2023) — National, Invited Speaker
  • Role of tumour markers in cancer diagnosis, OHEPEE-IDP National Seminar (MSCB University, May 2023) — National, Invited Speaker
  • Fish organic manure effect on mung bean growth, Odisha Bigyan ‘O’ Paribesh Congress (Sambalpur University, Nov 2022) — Poster Presentation
  • Organic farming, ICRO Amrit Internship Programme (MSCB University, Feb 2024) — Invited Speaker
  • Optimization of fish protein hydrolysates from scale waste for microbial media, National Seminar on Sustainable Development (Udaynath Autonomous College, Mar 2024)
  • Nutraceutical development from fish protein hydrolysates, MOA–RIMB National Conference (F.M. University, Mar 2025) — Invited Talk
  • “Paribartirta Krushi Pranali O Jiban Shaili Upare Prabhab”, Radio Talk on AIR Baripada (Prasar Bharati) — Invited Speaker

  • B.Sc. (Zoology Hons.), 1996, Utkal University
  • M.Sc. (Zoology – Cytogenetics), 1999, Utkal University
  • Pre-Ph.D., 2006, North Orissa University
  • Ph.D. (Animal Biotechnology & Molecular Toxicology), 2009, North Orissa University
  • Diploma in Applied Nutrition, Food Science and Dietetics, 2025, National Fitness and Nutrition Academy

  • Senior Research Fellow, CIFA, Bhubaneswar (2000–2003)
  • Demonstrator, North Orissa University (2003–2004)
  • Lecturer, North Orissa University (2004–2011)
  • Lecturer, M.P.C. College (2013–2014)
  • Lecturer & HOD, M.P.C. College (2014–2017)
  • Assistant Professor, North Orissa University (2017–Present)

  • Safe disposal and treatment of bio wastes and its management — Consultancy — ₹2,00,000 — Duration: 2015–2018 — Status: Completed
  • Evaluation of antimutagenic activities of Abutilon indicum, Bridelia retusa, and Buchanania lanzan — UGC — ₹4,10,000 — Duration: 2 years — Status: Completed
  • Conversion of fish waste as a plant growth supplement — DST — ₹10,00,000 — Duration: 1.8 years — Status: Completed
  • Collaborative project on bioactive peptides from fish waste using biotechnological tools — DST — ₹30,00,000 — Duration: 3 years — Status: Ongoing
  • Isolation and quantification of proteins/peptides and amino acids from freshwater fish waste for nutraceutical development — Govt. of Odisha — ₹8,72,000 — Duration: 2 years — Status: Ongoing

  • Genetics, Animal Physiology, Toxicology, Biostatistics, Biotechniques, Microbiology, Aquaculture, Cell and Molecular Biology — Courses distributed among core and special papers in P.G. Zoology and Pre-Ph.D. programmes

M.Phil. Supervision:

  • Sasmita Nayak, Preliminary studies on plant extracts against red spider mites in brinjal (Solanum melongena), M.Phil., 2018
  • Abhipsa Nayak, Antioxidative properties of fish protein hydrolysates from Cyprinus carpio and Ctenopharyngodon idella waste, M.Phil., 2019
  • Smitashree Gouda, Efficacy of freshwater fish waste fertilizer on cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) growth, M.Phil., 2020
  • Susmita Gharai, Antioxidant properties of fish protein hydrolysates from Catla catla waste, M.Phil., 2021–22
  • Sukadev Das, Comparative study on mungbean growth using fertilizers, vermicompost and fish liquid manure, M.Phil., 2022–23

Ph.D. Supervision:

  • Ayusman Behera, Development of biotechnological approaches for freshwater fish waste utilization, Ph.D., Awarded
  • Himanshu Sekhar Sahu, Study on psychological, nutritional and lifestyle diseases in peri and post-menopausal women, Ph.D., Awarded
  • Rajashree Das, Comparative study of fish waste fertilizers on cowpea growth in nutrient-deficient soil, Ph.D., Ongoing
  • Debadutta Patra, Development of microbial media from fish waste, Ph.D., Ongoing
  • Susmita Gharai, Cost-effective microbial and animal cell culture media from chicken waste, Ph.D., Ongoing
  • Smrutirekha Mahanta, Chronic kidney disease study in Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar, Ph.D., Ongoing
  • Sukadev Das, Bioactive compound isolation from red weaver ant for nutraceutical development, Ph.D.

  • Start-up Awards – Organic Fertilizer, Start-up Odisha, 2023
  • Start-up Awards – Instant Millet Products, Start-up Odisha, 2023
  • Start-up Grant, RKVY-RAFTAAR, 2026

  • Patents:
  • Mohanty G., Behera A. (2021), Conversion of fish visceral waste to organic liquid manure, Patent No. 202131000041, India
  • Biodegradable disposable gloves, Patent No. 2021106722, Australian Government, Status: Granted
  • Sanitary diaphragm valve, Patent No. 338163-001
  • Mohanty G. et al. (2024), Microbial media production from fish scales, Patent No. 202431028541, India
  • Transfer of Technology:
  • Transfer to Department of Agriculture, Government of Odisha
  • Transfer to Skearth Private Ltd., Bangalore
  • Product Development:
  • Organic fertilizer from fish waste
  • Instant millet products (2 types)
  • Fertilized cocopeat
  • Microbial media from fish scales
  • Microbial media from chicken feathers

  • Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association
  • Life Member, Indian Fisheries Forum
  • Life Member, Zoological Society of Orissa

  • Head of Department, Department of Zoology, M.P.C (A) College, Baripada (2014–2017)
  • PG Coordinator (Biochemistry), M.P.C (A) College, Baripada (2014–2017)
  • Member, Board of Studies, P.G. Biochemistry, M.P.C (A) College, Baripada (2014–Till Date)
  • Member, Board of Studies, Zoology, M.P.C (A) College, Baripada (2014–Till Date)
  • Member, Board of Studies, P.G. Department of Zoology, MSCB University (2021–Till Date)
  • Member, SRC Zoology, MSCB University (2021–Till Date)
  • Assistant Hostel Superintendent (2018–Till Date)
  • Deputy Director, Incubation Centre, MSCB University (2022–2024)
  • President, North Odisha Zoology Alumni Association (2023–Till Date)