Samyabrata Sen
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B330BB, Biodesign Institute, 1001 S. McAllister Ave. Arizona State University TEMPE, AZ 85281
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Mail code: 4601Campus: Tempe
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Student Information
Graduate StudentBiology
The College of Lib Arts & Sci
Long Bio:
Samyabrata (Sam) Sen is a PhD student at the School of Life Sciences, ASU, specializing in computational microbiology and bioinformatics. His research focuses on understanding the motility and adhesion mechanisms of Bacteroidetes, combining microbiological experiments, and computational analysis. Supervised by Dr. Abhishek Shrivastava, Sam investigates bacterial decision-making behaviors to uncover how microbial motility is optimized.
His projects have the potential to significantly impact health by advancing microbiome research, particularly in understanding microbial ecosystems and their role in human health and disease. With a strong background in diverse fields, such as Raman spectroscopy for mutation detection, bioethanol production, and computational gene identification, he is well-equipped to tackle interdisciplinary challenges. Alongside research, Sam is passionate about teaching and mentoring, aiming to bridge computational and experimental approaches to advance our understanding of microbial behavior and its implications for health.
- Master of Science in Life Sciences from National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from West Bengal State University, India
Samyabrata Sen's research focuses on microbial motility, adhesion dynamics, and host-microbe interactions. His work investigates Flavobacterium johnsoniae gliding motility, specifically examining the role of SprB in mechanistic movement patterns under varying nutrient conditions. He is also interested in bacterial secretion systems, gut microbiota interactions, and the immunomodulatory effects of bacterial components. Additionally, his research incorporates bioinformatics, computational modeling of bacterial behaviors, and high-throughput image analysis for microbial motility tracking.
Samyabrata Sen is a member of Dr. Abhishek Shrivastava’s lab at Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, which focuses on bacterial motility mechanisms, secretion systems, and their role in microbial ecology. The lab integrates microbiology, biophysics, and computational modeling to investigate how bacteria interact with their environment and host systems.
- Sen, S., Vairagare, I., Gosai, J., & Shrivastava, A. (2025). RABiTPy: an open-source Python software for rapid, AI-powered bacterial tracking and analysis. BMC bioinformatics, 26(1), 127.
- Sen, S., Chalapathi, D., Targolli, J., & Narayana, C. (2022). SERS combined with PCR as a potent tool for detecting mutations: a case study of tomato plants. RSC advances, 12(55), 35929-35937.
Served as a Teaching Assistant for BIO 181 (General Biology I) and MIC 205 (Microbiology) at Arizona State University