Dr. Binod P

Dr. Binod P, Ph.D.
Professional Experience

Professional Experience

  • 2019-till now Principal Scientist, Microbial Processes and Technology Division, CSIR- National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
  • 2015-2019 Senior Scientist, Microbial Processes and Technology Division, CSIR- National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
  • 2011-2015 Scientist, Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR), Trivandrum
  • 2009-2011 Project Scientist, Centre for Biofuels, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR), Trivandrum
  • 2008-09 Research Associate, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Daejeon, South Korea [Apr 2008 - Jan 2009] 
  • 2006 Technology led entrepreneurship training conducted by CSIR at CLRI, Chennai [Feb 2006]
  • 2004 Visiting Scholar, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary [Oct-Dec 2004]
  • 2004 Visiting Scholar, Technical University of Budapest, Hungary [Sept 2004]
  • 2004-08 Senior Research Fellow, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR), Trivandrum
  • 2002-04 Junior Research Fellow, Regional Research Laboratory (CSIR), Trivandrum
  • 2001-02 Guest Lecturer, Govt. Brennen College, Thalassery, Kerala
  • 2000-01 Guest Lecturer, Sree Narayana College, Kannur, Kerala.
Area of Expertise

Bioprocess Technology, Fermentation, Biopolymers, Biomass Pretreatment Technologies, Biomass to Bio products, Enzyme Technology

Achievements & Awards

Achievements & Awards

  • 2020Listed in the world`s top 2% scientist for the year 2019 as per the study by Stanford University
  • 2019Pandey Research Excellence Award of IFIBiop, France
  • 2018Fellow of International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability
  • 2018Prof S B Chincholkar Memorial Award of the Biotech Research Society, India
  • 2018Best Paper Award, BIORESTEC 2018, Sitges, Spain
  • 2018Elsevier Impactful Research Award, Bioresource Technology
  • 2016Visiting Fellowship, EPFL, Switzerland (October 2016)
  • 2014Elsevier Renewable Energy Best Paper Award
  • 2014Kerala State Young Scientist Award - 2014
  • 2014Visiting Fellowship, EPFL, Switzerland (Sept - Nov 2014)
  • 2013Marie Curie Fellow (Fellowship to visit University of Naples, Italy, Oct 2013)
  • 2011Young Scientist Award, International Forum on Industrial Bioprocesses (IFIBiop), France
  • 2008Post-doctoral Fellowship, Korea Institute of Energy Research, South Korea
  • 2004Visiting Research Fellowship, Technical University of Budapest, Hungary
  • 2004Visiting Research Fellowship, University of Debrecen, Hungary
  • 2004Senior Research Fellowship, CSIR, India
  • 2002Junior Research Fellowship, CSIR, India
  • 2000University Second Rank for Masters Degree
  • 1997University First Rank with Gold Medal for Bachelor Degree
Team
  • Ms Hazeena SH
  • Mr Rajesh RO
  • Mr Godan TK
  • Ms Lakshmi M Nair
  • Ms Alphy Maria Paul
Projects

Projects

  • Genetic Modification of Lactobacillus brevis for enhanced 1,3 Propanediol production, DST-DAAD, University of Bielefeld, Germany
  • Exploration and exploitation of microflora from Marcha and soil samples from high altitude soils for the production of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid and selected industrially important enzymes, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development.
  • Development of a bioprocess for the production of 1,3 propanediol, CSIR
  • Stereoselective synthesis of chiral alcohols of pharmaceutical importance via microbial oxidoreductases: Process development and scale-up, DBT, IIT-Mumbai, NIPER Mohali
  • Encapsulated Microorganisms for Environmental Protection (EMEP), CSIR, CSIR-NCL
  • Development Sustainable Processes for Edible Oils with Health Benefits from Traditional and New Resources (PEOPLEHOPE), CSIR, CSIR-IICT
  • Improvement of technologies and tools, e.g. biosystems and biocatalysts, for waste conversion to develop an assortment of high added value eco-friendly and cost-effective bio-products (BIOASSORT), EU-FP7, University of Naples, Italy
  • Sorghum Stover based Biorefinery for Fuels and chemicals (PI for one component), MNRE
  • Cloning and production of a genetically improved L-Asparaginase from E.coli (Co-PI), DBT
  • Development of a bioprocess for the production of polyhydroxy butyrate (PHB) from bio-diesel industry generated glycerol, DBT, New Delhi (Co-PI), DBT