Manish Thakur, who has earned a Ph.D. in microbiology, is an expert in the field, focusing on microbiology and the identification of bioactive components. His vast teaching and research experience has led to significant contributions, documented through various publications in esteemed journals. He has published more than 25 articles in peer-reviewed international journals and books. His research excellence has been acknowledged with numerous awards and certificates. Additionally, he has engaged with the scientific community by presenting his research at both national and international conferences, sharing his insights with a broader audience. Tejinder Kaur, a distinguished academician and researcher, has been the Coordinator of the Department of Zoology at DAV University, Jalandhar, India, since 2013. She completed her PhD at Panjab University, Chandigarh, in 2011, demonstrating her dedication to academic achievement. Dr. Kaur's significant impact in her field is reflected in her substantial publication portfolio, which includes over 37 papers in both national and international journals. Her research interests are diverse, covering immunoprophylaxis, chemotherapy, immunochemotherapy, immunodiagnostics of Leishmania donovani, the developmental genetics of Drosophila and Tribolium, as well as antimicrobial resistance. Surajit Pathak, PhD, is currently working as a professor at the Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Chennai, India (from 2015 until date). He has also worked at Linkoping University, Linkoping, Sweden, as a principal research scientist (2022-2022). He received his Ph.D. degree from India in 2007 and completed his post-doctoral training (2007-2015) at the University of Alabama, USA; the University of Padova, Italy; and the University of Linkoping, Sweden. His current research focuses on "biomarker discoveries for early detection of colorectal cancer." He has published more than 100 research articles in peer-reviewed international journals of repute. He received various research grants, including core international and national research grants from SERB-CRG (DST, Govt. of India), DST Indo-Italy Bilateral Research Projects, and other international funding agencies. He has various active international and national research collaborations. He is the editorial board member of various renowned international high-impact journals. He is a member of various professional research bodies in India, including the Indian Association of Cancer Research, the Indian Science Congress, and the Aesthetic Multispecialty Society (AMS).
