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
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Ph.D., Biology/Biological Sciences, General Georgia State University, 2020
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MS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General Georgia State University, 2014
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MS, Microbiology, General University of Dhaka, 2010
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BS, Microbiology, General University of Dhaka, 2008
Awards & Honors
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Faculty and Staff Service Recognition and Staff council award ceremony Augusta University, 2025
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Ahmed T. Abdelal Fellowship Georgia State University, 2020
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BIOL 2260
Foundations of Microbiology
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BIOL 1107L
Prin. of Biology I Lab
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BIOL 1107
Principles of Biology I
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.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Native Human Antibody to Shr Promotes Mice Survival After Intraperitoneal Challenge With Invasive Group A Streptococcus., 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal - A Novel Heme Transporter from the Energy Coupling Factor Family Is Vital for Group A Streptococcus Colonization and Infections., 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Transcriptomic Analysis of Streptococcus pyogenes Colonizing the Vaginal Mucosa Identifies hupY, an MtsR-Regulated Adhesin Involved in Heme Utilization., 2019
Journal Article, Academic Journal
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
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Biology Club 2022 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
Professional Service
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Dhaka University Microbiology Alumni Association-North America 2013 - Present
Role: Member