Research Associate
Sagar Atri holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology from Teesside University, UK, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Kathmandu University. During his time at RIBB as a Research Associate, he worked on projects focused on microbial diversity and sustainable energy. His key contributions included the isolation and 16S rRNA characterization of over 200 soil-derived Streptomyces isolates from across Nepal, with the aim of identifying novel species and potential antimicrobial agents. He also conducted research on biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas seeds, exploring sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. His research interest spans bacterial genetics, antimicrobial resistance, and therapeutic screening of medicinal plants. Mr. Atri has remained actively engaged in scientific research and is currently working as a researcher at the National Ayurveda Research and Training Center, Kirtipur where he investigates the pharmacological potential of medicinal herbs from various parts of Nepal.
- Isolation, biochemical and molecular characterization (16S rRNA) of soil-dwelling Streptomyces species from diverse altitudes of Nepal, with a focus on novel antibiotic
discovery - Molecular detection and antibiotic susceptibility profiling of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- Assessment of antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antiproliferative properties of medicinal plant extracts using in vitro assays
- Experimental evaluation of pharmacological properties of traditional Ayurvedic herbs in animal models