Bio-Research Lab
Bio Research Lab at the Rajendra Mishra School of Engineering Entrepreneurship, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur working on Bio-Resource Innovation and Sustainability The Laboratory focuses on developing sustainable bio-resource based technologies through interdisciplinary research. The laboratory works at the interface of formulation development, food science, biotechnology, sustainability, and behavioural research to create innovative solutions for agriculture, pest management system, food systems, and natural product development. The core vision of the laboratory is to transform plant-based bio-resources into high-value, sustainable products by integrating advanced extraction technologies, bioactive compound identification, and product formulation with sustainability assessment and technology adoption studies.
Research Focus Areas
Bio-resource identification and valorisation
Phytochemical extraction and processing technologies
Bioactivity validation and functional applications
Sustainable product development
Consumer behaviour and technology adoption research
Life cycle sustainability assessment
Research Approach
The laboratory follows an integrated research pipeline that includes:
Bio-resource identification → phytochemical screening → sustainable processing and extraction → bioactivity validation → product formulation → sustainability assessment and technology adoption analysis.
This integrated framework ensures translational research from laboratory discovery to real- world applications.
Vision
The lab aims to contribute to sustainable agriculture, functional food innovation, and circular bioeconomy systems by developing science-driven solutions that support environmental sustainability, economic viability, and societal impact.
