Freshwater Mycology

Dr. Suhaib A. Bandh is Associate Professor in the Postgraduate Department of Environmental Science at Sri Pratap College Campus, Cluster University Srinagar (J&K Government). He specializes in freshwater mycology and environmental science, having earned his PhD for pioneering research on fungal diversity in Dal Lake, Kashmir. He teaches postgraduate courses in environmental science and disaster management, actively mentoring future environmental scientists. His contributions include monographs, over 20 edited volumes with leading publishers (Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis) including the Elsevier volume, Freshwater Mycology (2022), as well as numerous peer-reviewed articles on aquatic ecosystems, microbial ecology, and sustainability. An active member of the Academy of Plant Sciences India and the National Environmental Science Academy, he regularly participates in national and international conferences. Dr. Bandh’s work advances understanding of freshwater fungi and environmental sustainability, marking him as a leading expert in microbial (fungal) ecological research and education.Dr. Sana Shafi is an Assistant Professor at Sri Pratap College Srinagar teaching environmental science to post graduate and integrated post graduate courses. She holds a master’s degree in Environmental Science and an M. Phil and Ph.D. degree in the area of Environmental Microbiology from the University of Kashmir, Srinagar. She has participated in a number of national and international conferences held by different reputed scientific bodies. She has a number of scientific publications to her credit. She has published her research findings in some highly reputed and impacted journals, which attest to her scientific insight, fine experimental skills and outstanding writing skills. Dr. Sana has recently published a book and multiple articles.

• 1. Ecology of aquatic hyphomycete spores: What do we know, where do we go from here?2. Diversity of freshwater ascomycetes in the Western Ghats of India3. Diversity of freshwater fungi in polar and alpine lakes4. Fungal diversity in drinking water distribution systems5. Phyllosphere of submerged plants: a reservoir of mycobiota6. Fungal organisms: a check for harmful algal blooms7. Mycoloop: role in shaping aquatic ecosystems8. Biochemical and industrial potential of aquatic fungi9. Bioprospecting, Biotransformation and bioremediation potential of fungi in freshwater ecosystems10. Fungicide and pesticide fallout on aquatic fungi11. HEAVY METAL ACCUMULATION POTENTIAL OF AQUATIC FUNGI12. Diseases and Infections due to freshwater fungi13. An insight into the study methods of aquatic fungi14. Metagenomic insights into the fungal assemblages of freshwater ecosystems15. Freshwater fungi in the Amazon as a potential source of antimicrobials16. Fungi: the indicators of pollution