Enzyme Biotechnology for Environmental Sustainability

Dr. Praveen Dahiya is a Professor at the Centre for Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, India. She graduated in basic sciences from Osmania University, India, followed by post-graduation and a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, India. Her research interests include bio-nanotechnology, industrial biotechnology, fermentation technology, solid waste management, bioremediation, and medical microbiology. Dr. Dahiya has submitted multiple Indian patents related to Enzyme Technology and Antimicrobial Plant Products, with several granted and others pending.

Dr. Joginder Singh is a Professor in the Department of Botany at Nagaland University, Lumami, India. His previous positions include a professorship at Lovely Professional University's School of Bioengineering and Biosciences and a Young Scientist role at Jai Narain Vyas University's Microbial Biotechnology and Biofertilizer Laboratory (funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India). He is a member of several scientific societies, including the Association of Microbiologists of India and the European Federation of Biotechnology. Dr. Singh has an extensive publication record, with over 250 research and review articles, 35 edited books (with publishers like Elsevier and Springer), and 125 book chapters. He is a reviewer for numerous prestigious journals. He has actively participated in and presented at numerous national and international scientific events.

Dr. Ajay Kumar is currently working as an assistant professor at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India. Dr. Kumar recently completed his tenure as a visiting scientist from Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel. He has published more than 200 research, review articles, and book chapters in international and national journals. He serves as an associate editor for Frontiers in Microbiology, BMC Microbiology and as guest editor for various journals such as Plants, Microorganisms, and Sustainability. Dr. Kumar has also edited more than 40 books with the leading publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley. Dr. Kumar's research experience is in the field of plant-microbe interactions, postharvest management, cyanobacterial biology, and so on