Beschreibung
Autorenporträt
Dr. Sanjiv Kumar Soni is a distinguished microbiologist and academician with over 40 years of experience in industrial biotechnology, food microbiology, fermentation technology, and sustainable waste management, with a unique blend of academia and industry. He earned his M.Sc. in Microbiology from Punjab Agricultural University and Ph.D. from Guru Nanak Dev University, India. He currently serves as Professor and former Chairman of the Department of Microbiology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, where he also held key positions such as Director of the Centre for Industry-Institute Partnership Program and Nodal Officer for the IPR Cell. Dr. Soni has authored over 150 research papers and obtained three patents on waste management innovations. He has also written books on microbial energy and intellectual property rights. His collaborative work with industries and national agencies has led to the development of technologies for bioethanol production and enzyme systems. A Fellow of the Microbiologist Society of India (MBSI), he has contributed to several scientific panels, including the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Dr. Sonis blend of academic excellence and applied research continues to impact policy and innovation in biotechnology. Dr. (Mrs.) Raman Soni is an Associate Professor of Biotechnology at D.A.V. College, Chandigarh, India. She holds an extensive academic background in the biological sciences, including a Ph.D. in Microbiology. Her areas of specialization include microbial technology, biodegradation, nanobiotechnology, and industrial enzymology, with significant contributions to second-generation biofuels and waste valorization. Dr. Soni has been actively involved in prestigious research projects at institutions such as Guru Nanak Dev University, the Institute of Microbial Technology, and PGIMER Chandigarh. She has made substantial contributions to microbiology and biotechnology with over 40 original research publications and numerous book chapters. A passionate educator with over twenty years of teaching experience, Dr. Soni has played a pivotal role in mentoring and shaping future scientists and researchers.
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