Nilanjana Chatterjee

Assistant Professor

Nilanjana Chatterjee

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Administration
Department of Biological Sciences

College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Biological Sciences

Bio

I am a microbiologist by training. I love to teach because it never bored me and always instilled fresh energy to move forward. I consider teaching as an integral part of knowledge creation and dissemination.

  • NCHATTERJEE@augusta.edu
  • (706) 729-2178
  • GE 2043

Education

  • Ph.D., Biology/Biological Sciences, General Georgia State University, 2020

  • MS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General Georgia State University, 2014

  • MS, Microbiology, General University of Dhaka, 2010

  • BS, Microbiology, General University of Dhaka, 2008

Awards & Honors

  • Ahmed T. Abdelal Fellowship Georgia State University, 2020

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • BIOL 1107L

    Prin. of Biology I Lab
  • BIOL 1107

    Principles of Biology I
  • BIOL 2260

    Foundations of Microbiology

Teaching Interests

I have taught fundamentals of biology for the non major students and principles of biology for our majors. I love to teach microbiology and frequently teach microbiology for our nursing students. I would like to develop microbiology focused elective courses for our majors in future semesters.

Research Interests

My research team currently explores the role of microorganisms in bioremediation, with a focus on how strategic microbial adaptations to the pollutants can alleviate the environmental pollution.

Department Service

  • Biology Club 2022 - Present

    Role: Faculty Advisor

Professional Service

  • Dhaka University Microbiology Alumni Association-North America 2013 - Present

    Role: Member