Dr. Dharmendra K. Gupta serves as Director (Scientist-F) at the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi, India. With prior experience in several international research collaborations, he holds a doctoral degree in plant sciences. His research focuses on phytoremediation, environmental pollution, and plant-microbe interactions. He has been honoured with several international and national awards and has completed multiple interdisciplinary research projects. He has published more than 130 international peer-reviewed original research/review articles/book chapters and 29 books and serves as two book series editors.
Dr. S. Murugan is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He has over 25 years of academic experience, having previously served in various teaching and mentoring roles. He holds an M.Sc. in Microbiology from ManonmaniamSundaranar University and a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Bharathiar University, both in Tamil Nadu, India. His areas of interest include microbiology, biotechnology, and environmental sustainability. Dr. Murugan has received several recognitions for his contributions to education and research. His scholarly output includes numerous research articles, general science pieces, career-focused writings, and several book chapters.
Ms. Aswetha Iyer is a Research Associate at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. She has focused on environmental microbiology, nanotechnology, and metalloproteomics. She holds a postgraduate degree in life sciences and is passionate about sustainability research. She has received a national-level Best Research Award in 2024. Her academic portfolio includes multiple research articles and book chapters