KIMIN : Dr Sanjeeb Kalita, Scientist at the Department of Biotechnology-Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology (DBT-APSCS&T) Centre of Excellence for Bioresources and Sustainable Development (CoE-BRSD), Kimin, has been recognised among the world’s top five per cent scientists in the 2025 SciRank Global Scientist Registry, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
The recognition is based on an independent bibliometric assessment of global research contributions and is being viewed as a significant achievement for Arunachal Pradesh’s growing scientific and research ecosystem.
Dr Kalita has been actively engaged in translational biotechnology research focusing on medicinal, aromatic and other economically important plant resources of Arunachal Pradesh. His work is aimed at developing affordable and sustainable solutions in healthcare, nutraceutical, cosmeceutical and bioresource-based sectors.
His research emphasises scientific validation and value addition of indigenous biological resources through multidisciplinary approaches that integrate biotechnology, natural products research, traditional knowledge systems and material science.
The achievement highlights the increasing international visibility of scientific research emerging from Arunachal Pradesh and underscores the state’s potential for bioeconomy-driven growth through innovation, sustainable utilisation of biological resources and knowledge-based enterprises.
The Centre of Excellence for Bioresources and Sustainable Development has been playing a key role in promoting biotechnology research, innovation, capacity building and sustainable management of the state’s rich biological resources. Through various initiatives, the centre seeks to translate biodiversity-based knowledge into technologies, products, enterprises and livelihood opportunities that contribute to socio-economic development.
CoE-BRSD Project Director Dr Debajit Mahanta said the recognition reflects not only the accomplishments of an individual scientist but also the collective efforts being made to build a vibrant scientific ecosystem in Arunachal Pradesh.
He said the achievement demonstrates that high-quality research conducted in the state can gain global recognition while addressing local development priorities.
The Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology (APSCS&T) congratulated Dr Kalita on the achievement and expressed confidence that the recognition would further strengthen efforts towards bioresource-based innovation, scientific excellence and socio-economic transformation through biotechnology-driven interventions.
