GBL Executive Director Dr Sangeeta Srivastava conferred honorary fellow title by the Biotech Research Society of India

New Delhi: Dr Sangeeta Srivastava, Executive Director at Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. (GBL), has been awarded the prestigious Honorary Fellow Title 2025 by the Biotech Research Society of India (BRSI).

The honour was presented during the opening session of the XXII BRSI Convention, hosted alongside the International Conference on Advances in Biotechnology, Bioprocessing and Structural Biology (ICABSB-2025) at IIT Roorkee. BRSI is a non-profit, scientific, professional society dedicated to promote excellence and competence in the field of biotechnology for the benefit of mankind.

The Honorary Fellow recognition is among the highest distinctions awarded by BRSI, reserved for eminent individuals whose contributions have advanced national capabilities in biotechnology, research translation, and bioeconomy development. Dr Srivastava was selected by an expert jury for her extensive work in renewable chemicals, industrial biotechnology, bioprocess innovation, and for strengthening industry–academia collaboration in India.

Speaking about the recognition, Dr Sangeeta Srivastava,  Executive Director, Godavari Biorefineries Limited, said,“This honour recognises the sustained scientific and industrial work carried out to advance India’s bioeconomy. Our focus has remained on technologies that can scale, remain cost-efficient and deliver clear environmental value. The portfolio now spans renewable chemicals, fermentation platforms and bio-derived molecules with strong future potential. Circular-economy principles and research partnerships continue to guide how we develop and deploy solutions. The BRSI Honorary Fellow title reinforces the responsibility to keep translating biotechnology into practical industrial applications, contribute to the country’s energy transition and create outcomes that benefit both industry and society.”

Dr Sangeeta Srivastava’s contributions at GBL have advanced circular-economy practices and driven innovations in renewable chemicals, bio-based fuels, and sustainable bioprocesses that support India’s green energy and energy security goals. With over three decades of experience in research and development, she holds more than 20 patents and has authored several publications. Her expertise spans ethanol, chemicals, sugar, power, and integrated biorefining. Beyond GBL, she serves on multiple national and international committees, including CHEMEXCIL; the Sectoral Expert Committee on Specialty Chemicals & Biopolymers under the Department of Biotechnology; the Energy & Climate Change Leadership Group of ICCA; the Technology and Expert Committee of the Indian Chemical Council; and the National Chemical Committee of FICCI. She also contributes to the editorial advisory boards of Bharat Bio-Energy Horizon and the Industrial Biotechnology Journal.

Dr Srivastava has also spearheaded breakthrough initiatives at GBL, including validated patents in the EU, UK, and Spain for novel bio-derived molecules, including an anticancer compound. She has been spearheading advocacy and scientific leadership in the transition to ethanol and bio-based fuels to advance India’s energy security. She is also driving the public thought leadership on the role of bio-based chemicals in reducing fossil dependence and powering a low-carbon economy. She has been also advancing circular-economy practices across bioprocesses and operations and driving innovations in renewable chemicals, fermentation platforms, and sustainable materials

The Honorary Fellow title marks a significant addition to Dr Sangeeta Srivastava’s professional achievements and reflects the depth of scientific and industrial work shaping GBL’s biotechnology programmes. The recognition also highlights the organisation’s growing role in advancing research-led innovation and strengthening India’s bio-based manufacturing landscape.