Dr. Georgia Koutouzidou is an Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Livestock Enterprise Management at the University of Western Macedonia. Her research focuses on strategic management in agriculture and the application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in modern farming systems. She has made significant contributions to dairy cattle entrepreneurship, sustainable rural development, and the conservation of indigenous livestock breeds. Through her research and publications, she works at the intersection of traditional agricultural practices and innovative management approaches, promoting efficiency, sustainability, and economic resilience in the agricultural sector.

Dr. Bernd Blobel studied Mathematics, Technical Cybernetics and Electronics, Bio-Cybernetics, Physics, Medicine and Informatics at the University of Magdeburg and other universities in the former GDR. He received his PhD in Physics with a neurophysiological study. Furthermore, he performed the Habilitation (qualification as university professor) in Medicine and Informatics. He was Head of the Institute for Biometrics and Medical Informatics at the University of Magdeburg, and thereafter Head of the Health Telematics Project Group at the Fraunhofer IIS in Erlangen. Thereafter, he acted until his retirement as Head of the German National eHealth Competence Center as well as Head of the globally unique International Interdisciplinary PhD and Post Doc College at the University of Regensburg. He was and is still leadingly involved in many countries health digitalization as well as electronic health record strategy. He published more than 600 papers, published/edited many books and supervised a big number of PhD students from all around the world. He was German Representative to many SDOs such as HL7, ISO, CEN, OMG, IEEE, ASTM, SNOMED, etc., also chairing the national mirror groups. Furthermore, he still engaged in international higher education. He is Fellow of several international academies and played specific roles in global organizations such as WHO, European Commission, UNESCO, etc. His extended publication list is available at https://epub.uni-regensburg.de/view/people/Blobel=3ABernd=3A=3A.html.

Sebastiano Venturi, studied Iodine and iodine deficiency disorders and the extrathyroidal antioxidant action of iodine in human organisms. He reported the first articles on the association of iodine and stomach, colon, breast and salivary glands cancer, presented in Beijing and London Congresses. He also published the first study on evolutionary aspect of iodine in primitive living cells. In 2020-25 he studied the first correlation on Cesium-137 and its correlation on Colon and Pancreatic Cancers, Pancreatitis & Diabetes that reported at St. Petersburg (2022) and Singapore (2025) International Congresses, through also an experimental form with Artificial Intelligence (A.I.).

Dr. Giorgia Sarais is an Associate Professor of Food Chemistry at the University of Cagliari, where she received her PhD in Pathology and Environmental Toxicology in 2007. Her research focuses on secondary metabolites, emphasising their potential as bioinsecticides, food quality markers and antioxidants that promote human health. Her primary interest lies in optimising effective and sustainable extraction methods for plant-based bioactive compounds, and in using advanced analytical techniques (such as mass spectrometry combined with gas and liquid chromatography) to chemically characterise natural extracts. This ultimately enhances the value of Mediterranean agri-food products, as well as their waste and by-products. Particular focus is given to macro- and micronutrients, as well as metabolites with antioxidant and nutraceutical properties in plant-based foods. She has achieved considerable success in her field, as evidenced by her numerous publications in high-impact journals and her active participation in international research collaborations and private-sector projects.

Prof. Dr. Antonio José Pérez-López is a Professor of Food Technology at the Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM), Spain. He holds degrees in Agro-Food Engineering and Food Science and Technology, as well as an International Master’s in Biotechnology and Tropical Juices. His research focuses on food innovation, processing and preservation technologies, food safety, valorization of agri-food by-products, bioactive compounds, active packaging, and enology. He has extensive experience in competitive R&D projects, technology transfer, and international collaborations, and currently supervises doctoral research in wine technologies, active packaging, and food flavor enhancement. He also serves as an Erasmus and Overseas Coordinator and actively contributes as a reviewer for numerous leading international food science journals.

Vedrana Pleš, univ. mag. ing. techn. aliment., was born on September 26, 1999, in Ogulin, Republic of Croatia. She graduated from the Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, on September 30, 2024, after successfully defending her Master’s thesis entitled “Nutritional, Sensory and Physical Properties of Gluten-Free Flat bread Enriched with Caroband Millet Flour.” Since February 3, 2025, she has been employed at the Karlovac University of Applied Sciences as a research assistant on the project“Regional Platform for Industrial Transition in the Field of Functional and Healthy Food Based on Green Walnut Husk Extract – JUGLANS REGIA.” The project focuses on the valorization of green walnut husk, a by-product traditionally considered as waste, for functional food applications. Her undergraduate and graduate research, conducted in the field of cereal technology and gluten-free nutrition, was recognized with awards from the Ivan Bulić Foundation for academic excellence. Her main research interests include the development of novel functional food products, sustainable food systems, and the utilization of food processing by-products.

Dr. Mayka R. Pedrao is a food scientist and professor specializing in animal-origin food products, meat quality, and sustainable food technologies. She holds a PhD in Food Science from the State University of Londrina and completed research training at University of Florida in Animal Science. Since 2012, she has been a professor at Federal University of Technology – Paraná. Her research focuses on poultry meat quality, pre-slaughter management, muscle myopathies, biopreservation technologies, and the valorization of agro-industrial by-products for biodegradable packaging. She is actively involved in research leadership, international collaborations and the training of young researchers, contributing to innovation, sustainability and circular economy approaches in the meat and food industry in Brazil.

Prof. Dr. Ayse Dilek Atasoy born in Şanlıurfa-Turkiye in 1975, and completed primary, secondary and high school education at Şanlıurfa Anatolian High School and graduated from Harran University, Department of Environmental Engineering in 1997. Between 1997 and 2000, she completed her master's thesis in the same department on the topic of "Pollution Caused by Cage-Raised Trout in the Atatürk Dam Lake." In 2001, she was accepted into the doctoral program at Harran University, Department of Soil Science. She received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the field of Adsorption and Desorption of Endosulfan in the Harran Soil Series in 2007. She has been working as full professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering, Harran University since 2022. She has held various administrative positions through out different periods in the Faculty, including deputy head of department, Erasmus coordinator, Farabi coordinator, chairperson of the internship and training committee. Her areas of expertise include groundwater/soil and food contamination, pesticides, heavy metals and health effects, water treatment/remediation processes. She teaches undergraduate courses on Water Supply and Waste water Disposal, Agricultural Pollution, Environmental Soil Science and trains graduate courses on Pesticides and Environmental Pollution, Natural Resources and Management, Fate of Contaminants and Remediation in the Department of Environmental Engineering. She is married and has two children.

Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Akbay is a medical doctor, clinical biochemistry specialist and retired Professor of Public Health with extensive experience in biomedical sciences, public health and international academic collaboration. She served for many years at Ankara University, where she contributed to teaching, research and the training of future healthcare professionals. Her academic career includes international experience in several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Austria and Spain with research associations including Cornell University. She has received prestigious scholarships from Tubitak and the Erasmus Programme, supporting her participation in international research and academic exchange initiatives. In addition to her academic work, she has served as a chief physician and laboratory director in the private sector and has acted as an independent expert for the European Commission. Her expertise spans clinical biochemistry, public health, health policy and laboratory management, contributing to both academic research and public discussions on healthcare systems.

Prof. Dr. Marica Rakin is a Full Professor at the Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Serbia. She completed her graduate and postgraduate studies at the same faculty and obtained her PhD in 2005 in the field of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology. Her doctoral research focused on the development of bioactive materials based on brewer’s yeast and medicinal vegetables. Prof. Rakin has over 36 years of professional and research experience. She began her career as a Junior Research Assistant at the Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković” in Belgrade, where she worked from 1989 to 1996. She later joined the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, progressing through the positions of Teaching Assistant, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and becoming Full Professor in 2016. Her research interests include food biotechnology, development of value-added products from agro-industrial by-products, biofermented vegetables and beverages, bioethanol production from renewable biomass, and bioactive components in food systems.

Prof. Zhenhuan Liu is a Professor of Pediatrics, Chief Physician, and Chief Expert at Nanhai Maternity and Children’s Hospital, affiliated with Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. With over 40 years of experience, he specializes in pediatric rehabilitation, focusing on cerebral palsy, autism, and intellectual disabilities. He has treated more than 40,000 children from over 20 countries, helping many reintegrate into society. Prof. Liu has published over 280 research papers, authored several books, and led major national research projects. An internationally recognized expert, he has delivered lectures worldwide and was honored as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine in 2024 for his contributions to pediatric healthcare.

Dr. Bernd Blobel studied Mathematics, Technical Cybernetics and Electronics, Bio-Cybernetics, Physics, Medicine and Informatics at the University of Magdeburg and other universities in the former GDR. He received his PhD in Physics with a neurophysiological study. Furthermore, he performed the Habilitation (qualification as university professor) in Medicine and Informatics. He was Head of the Institute for Biometrics and Medical Informatics at the University of Magdeburg, and thereafter Head of the Health Telematics Project Group at the Fraunhofer IIS in Erlangen. Thereafter, he acted until his retirement as Head of the German National eHealth Competence Center as well as Head of the globally unique International Interdisciplinary PhD and Post Doc College at the University of Regensburg. He was and is still leadingly involved in many countries health digitalization as well as electronic health record strategy. He published more than 600 papers, published/edited many books and supervised a big number of PhD students from all around the world. He was German Representative to many SDOs such as HL7, ISO, CEN, OMG, IEEE, ASTM, SNOMED, etc., also chairing the national mirror groups. Furthermore, he still engaged in international higher education. He is Fellow of several international academies and played specific roles in global organizations such as WHO, European Commission, UNESCO, etc. His extended publication list is available at https://epub.uni-regensburg.de/view/people/Blobel=3ABernd=3A=3A.html.

Sebastiano Venturi, studied Iodine and iodine deficiency disorders and the extrathyroidal antioxidant action of iodine in human organisms. He reported the first articles on the association of iodine and stomach, colon, breast and salivary glands cancer, presented in Beijing and London Congresses. He also published the first study on evolutionary aspect of iodine in primitive living cells. In 2020-25 he studied the first correlation on Cesium-137 and its correlation on Colon and Pancreatic Cancers, Pancreatitis & Diabetes that reported at St. Petersburg (2022) and Singapore (2025) International Congresses, through also an experimental form with Artificial Intelligence (A.I.).

George Siragakis is a Food Chemist, PhD Candidate, and Technical Director of Spectrum Labs and Agrofood Lab, a network of analytical laboratories in Greece and Cyprus specializing in food analysis. With nearly four decades of experience in food testing, quality control, laboratory management, and food safety, he is recognized for his expertise in analytical method validation, molecular biology techniques, food allergen testing, and laboratory accreditation. He has coordinated numerous national and international research projects, authored over 100 scientific publications, and serves as a reviewer for leading food science journals. His research interests include food quality, food safety, biotechnology, and analytical chemistry.

Kristina Ramanauskiene is a Professor at the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), she leads the coordination of the Biopharmacy curriculum. Her research focuses on improving drug bioavailability and developing innovative pharmaceutical formulations using natural compounds such as bee products and plant extracts. With over 200 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 21, she has made significant contributions to biopharmaceutical evaluation and in vitro biological activity studies. She has also served as a Guest Editor for MDPI journals, including Pharmaceutics and Gels. An experienced academic mentor, she has supervised numerous doctoral and master’s students, promoting the integration of natural products with advanced drug delivery systems.

Dr. Vesna Karapetkovska-Hristova (born 1979 in Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia) is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Biotechnical Sciences, University “St. KlimentOhridski” in Bitola. She completed her primary and secondary education in Bitola. In 2006/2007, she graduated from the Faculty of Biotechnical Sciences in Bitola with a GPA of 9.37, earning the degree of Graduated Engineer in Processing of Animal Products, and she was named the best student of her generation. In December 2011, she successfully completed postgraduate studies at the same faculty (GPA 9.66) and obtained the academic title Master of Science (MSc) in Biotechnical Sciences. On February 2015, she defended her PhD dissertation at the Department of Genetics, Selection and Reproduction of Animals, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University (Stara Zagora, Bulgaria). She received the degree Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biotechnical Sciences in the field of Genetics and Selection of Domestic Animals, specializing in Breeding of domestic animals, biology and bioengineering in reproduction. She began her academic career as a Young Teaching Assistant (2007–2013), was elected Teaching Assistant on July 8, 2013, and was promoted to Assistant Professor on September 4, 2015. She has served as Associate Professor since 2020 and, since September 2025, as Full Professor in Cattle Breeding (4.02.01.01), Genetics and Selection of Domestic Animals (4.02.01.08), and Apiculture (4.02.01.09). Her teaching and research span undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies, with interests in biotechnology, livestock production, apiculture, food quality and safety, and environmental pollution.

Dr. Rabiul Islam is an Associate Professor at University Utara Malaysia with over 18 years of experience in research and teaching in economics. His expertise lies in environment and development economics, with a strong focus on sustainability and policy-related research. He earned his PhD in Environment and Development Economics from the Institute for Environment and Development at University Kebangsaan Malaysia, where he also served as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. Prior to his current role, he worked as a senior lecturer in economics. He has an extensive publication record, with over 180 research papers in reputed journals, and has actively presented his work at international conferences worldwide.

Norah Mwende Njeru is a Food Engineer specializing in fermentation science, with a focus on yeast-driven bioprocesses for brewing innovation and functional fermented foods. She holds a Master’s in Food Engineering from the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences and a Bachelor’s in Food Science and Nutrition. Her work combines fermentation biotechnology with advanced data and digital tools, including AI-driven analytics, SAP systems, SPSS, and RStudio for process optimization, quality control, and production efficiency. She is particularly interested inBacterias and Yeasts, probiotic fermentations, and scalable fermentation systems that support sustainable, circular bio-economy solutions. She brings industry experience in brewing operations, quality assurance, and food safety, with a strong commitment to translating fermentation science into sustainable, data-enabled food innovation.

Dr. Vjaceslavs Kocetkovs have a PhD in food technology and engineering from the Latvian University of Life Sciences and Technologies. My experience is in producing various products, such as canned fish, preserved vegetables, and canned fruit. The focus is on the food industry, product shelf life, and storage conditions. Because this field needs improvement, preserving product quality is crucial for producers, suppliers and customers. The goal is to become a knowledgeable professional. I am currently working on a dissertation in Circular Economy.

Dr. Anat Elmann is a research scientist in the Department of Food Science, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Israel. She got her B.Sc degree from the Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Israel; M.Sc degree in biochemistry from the Department of Biochemistry, the Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Israel; and Ph.D. degree from the Department of Neurobiology, the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel. Dr Elmann held a postdoctoral position in the Department of Chemical Immunology at the Weizmann Institute of Science and later served as a staff scientist in this department. Dr. Elmann also spent several years as the head of the enzymology laboratory at D-Pharm Biotechnology. Currently, Dr. Elmann’s research at the Volcani Institute focuses on the development of phytochemicals and plant extracts as nutraceuticals and functional foods for the prevention and/or treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and for healthy aging. She published 48 papers in international peer-reviewed journals and presented at 38 international and national scientific meetings. She is the named inventor of eight patent applications related to bioactive phytochemicals and plant extracts. Dr. Elmann is also the President of the Israel Society for Oxygen and Free Radical Research (ISOFRR).

Sneha Sarkar (MBA, MSc, BSc, ANutr) is a Registered Associate Nutritionist (AfN, UK) with a multidisciplinary background in clinical nutrition, healthcare management, and food science research. She holds an MBA in Healthcare with Distinction from the University of Hertfordshire and an MSc in Clinical Nutrition from Jaipur National University, India. She has served as a Lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics, teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels while mentoring student research. Her work includes publications and a book chapter with Elsevier on artificial intelligence applications in food science, particularly plant-based innovations. Sneha is also an innovator with granted UK patents in medical technologies and additional patents in functional foods and nutraceuticals. Her research interests include medical nutrition therapy, metabolic disorders such as PCOS, functional foods, and the integration of artificial intelligence in nutrition and healthcare. She is dedicated to advancing evidence-based nutrition and improving global health outcomes through interdisciplinary research.

Dr. Mehdi Lashgari is a Ph.D. candidate in Electronic Engineering (Telecommunications), an accomplished researcher, and an innovative inventor. He was awarded the Gold Medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2025, the Silver Medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2024, and the Silver Medal at the International Inventors Competition, Turkey, in 2023. He also received the Leadership Certificate from the United Kingdom International Inventors Competition 2025 and is a member of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA). His research interests encompass smart systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), energy optimization, intelligent transportation systems, and artificial intelligence, with a strong emphasis on developing sustainable and innovative technological solutions.

Mr. Emmanuel Tetteh Laryea is a Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Laboratory Management professional with over 10 years of experience in the food and cocoa processing industries. He currently serves as Quality Control Coordinator at Cocoa Touton Processing Company of Ghana, where he oversees quality management, food safety systems, laboratory operations, and regulatory compliance. His expertise includes HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO standards, quality assurance, cocoa processing, and sustainable food manufacturing. Mr. Laryea holds an MSc in Food Quality Management from KNUST and is an active researcher with publications in functional foods, food bioactive compounds, nanoencapsulation and food safety systems

Aliyu Ahmad Warra is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria and the Immediate Past Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development at the Federal University Gusau, Nigeria. He specializes in phytoremediation, phytomedicine, biopharmaceuticals, environmental biotechnology, and bioentrepreneurship. He has contributed extensively to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship education, with expertise in translating laboratory research into market applications. Warra has authored and co-authored numerous scientific papers, books, and book chapters with reputable publishers.

Dr. Maryanne Odufa Egbeadumah is a Nigerian scholar and academic in Agricultural Economics, currently serving as the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension at Federal University Wukari. She holds B. Agric, MSc, and PhD degrees in Agricultural Economics. Her research interests include agricultural production economics, rural development, natural resource economics, agricultural extension, and farm management. Professor Maryanne has contributed to studies focused on improving agricultural productivity, food security, and sustainable rural livelihoods in Nigeria. Her work particularly explores yam production economics, resource management, and the socio-economic conditions of farmers. In addition to her research and teaching contributions, she is actively involved in academic leadership, student mentorship, and community-based agricultural development initiatives, supporting the advancement of agricultural education and sustainable development in Nigeria.

Wechuli Polyne Nafula is a Clinical Medicine and Community Health professional, lecturer, and researcher based in Kenya. She currently serves as a Lecturer at Navakholo Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), where she is actively involved in training healthcare professionals and advancing medical education in underserved communities. Her research interests include public health, epidemiology, maternal health, and health systems strengthening, with a focus on improving healthcare access in low-resource settings. She is also a peer reviewer for several international journals, including the International Journal of Surgery Global Surgery and the Annals of Medicine. In addition to her academic role, she holds leadership positions as Project Manager at Global South Incubator, Secretary General at Umoja Youth Alliance, and Director of Risk Management at the Global Union of Change Makers. She is committed to advancing global health through research, education, and innovation.

Prof. Philippa C. Ojimelukwe is a distinguished food scientist and Professor of Food Science and Technology with a background in Biochemistry. Her research focuses on food and nutrition, particularly the health-promoting properties of foods and plant-based products for the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases. She has published over 150 scientific articles, book chapters, technical reports, and authored the book Fundamentals of Food Science and Nutrition. Prof. Ojimelukwe is a Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) and the African Academy of Sciences (FAAS). She has received numerous research grants and prestigious awards, including the African Union’s Kwame Nkrumah Regional Award (2021) and the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.

Prof. Eskandar Zand is a distinguished Iranian scientist and Professor at the Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection with extensive expertise in crop ecophysiology, agroecology, biodiversity, and food security. He earned his PhD in Crop Ecophysiology from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and has over two decades of experience in agricultural research, teaching, and policy development. Prof. Zand has authored more than 320 peer-reviewed publications, 32 books and book chapters, and has supervised numerous MSc and PhD students. He has received several prestigious national and international awards, including the National Food Security Award, and has played key leadership roles in agricultural research, biodiversity conservation, and food security initiatives in Iran.

Dr. Digambar Kavitake is a food biotechnologist and Senior Scientist at Mysore Mercantile Co. Ltd., Bangalore, India, actively engaged in research and development of functional and fermented food ingredients. He earned his Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology from Pondicherry University (2016), India. Postdoc from ICMR- National Institute of Nutrition (2024). He was positioned as a Junior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, Research Associate, Postdoctoral Fellow, and Senior Scientist at various institutions. His research expertise spans food biotechnology, fermented foods, microbial metabolites, exopolysaccharides, and microbiome-targeted functional ingredients to improve gut health and metabolic wellness. Dr. Kavitake has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed scientific publications with an h-index of 23. His research contributions include 2 patents and successful technology transfer related to microbial polysaccharides and fermentation-derived bioactive compounds for food and nutraceutical applications. He has received several prestigious national and international recognitions, including the ASM Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship (2025-2027), the AMI Young Scientist Award (2023), ANRF-National Post Doctoral Fellowship (2022-24), Best Researcher Award (2025), several Best poster awards, and the Promising Innovation Award (2025), at the INFUSE Innovation Summit organized by ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition.

Dr. Tynlybek Bazhirov is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in chemical engineering, reaction–mass transfer processes, and chemical technology. He earned his Candidate of Technical Sciences (PhD equivalent) degree from the N.S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow. With over four decades of experience in higher education, research management, and university administration, he has held several leadership positions at M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University, including Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations. He is the author of 131 scientific publications, including 29 patents, 2 monographs, and 2 educational textbooks. His research focuses on the theoretical foundations of chemical engineering and the development of integrated reaction–mass transfer processes.

Dr. Sufiya Shabir is a Gold Medalist in PhD in Silviculture and Agroforestry, with a strong academic and research background in Wood Science, Agroforestry and sustainable land-use systems. She secured All India Rank 36 in ICAR AIEEA (JRF) and AIR 24 in ICAR AIEEA (SRF), and qualified the ASRB-NET in Forestry in 2023 and 2025. Dr. Shabir has published nine research papers in reputed international journals, including those under the Nature portfolio and Springer and has authored a laboratory manual in Wood Science. She has received several accolades, including the Young Woman Scientist Award, Best Oral Presentation Award, Best Proctorship Award and Achiever of the Year Award. Her research focuses on thermal modification of wood for improved durability, agroforestry systems for livelihood security, and soil–plant interactions. She is also a reviewer for journals such as Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, Current Nanomaterials and the International Journal of Environment and Climate Change. With expertise in both laboratory and field research, she is committed to advancing sustainable forestry and climate-resilient solutions through research, teaching and extension activities.

Dr. Sylvia Onyinyechi Anyadoh-Nwadike is an Associate Professor of Biotechnology at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Nigeria, and serves as the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Country Ambassador to Nigeria. With over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and community engagement, her expertise spans antimicrobial resistance (AMR), food safety, public health, microbiology, and One Health. She is actively involved in research, capacity building, and public health advocacy, focusing on sustainable interventions that improve food safety, disease prevention, and health outcomes. Her interdisciplinary work integrates microbiology, environmental sustainability, and community development to address global health challenges.

Dr Subhas Chandra Datta has been working as a Headmaster, Secretary, Coordinator, & Researcher at Kanchannagar at D.N. Das High School (HS) since 2007. He started his career first as a Junior Research Fellow at Visva-Bharati in 1993, then as an Assistant Teacher (AT) at Ajodhya High School in 1996. He possesses multipurpose talents and aptitudes. Dr Datta has expertise in evaluation and a passion for improving health and wellbeing. His research interests are in Healthcare Nursing, Biomedicine, Physiology, Education, Environment, Plant Protection, Agriculture, Pathology, Allelopathy, and Homoeopathy. He has expertise in evaluation and a passion for improving health and well-being. His open contextual evaluation model based on responsive constructivism creates new pathways that improve healthcare, and he built a different model after 33 years of experience in research, evaluation, teaching, and administration at research and education institutions. His 1st-plant-based biomedicines in plant-homoeopathic form ‘Cina’ achieve the ‘World’s Top-Most-Articles’ in the ‘Public-Medical-Health of WHO’. His valuable work was patented under the Central Silk Board in 2005. He is an honorary member of different prestigious organizations, editor, reviewer and board member. He achieved the Sikharatna Award 2018 and the President Awardee 2019 by the Government of India, and the ALBERT NELSON MARQUIS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD three times in 2021.

Dr. Peter Kipkorir is an agricultural economist and researcher specializing in food and nutrition security, climate change economics, environmental management, and gender-responsive development policy. He serves as a faculty member in the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Studies at Rongo University, Kenya, and coordinates the Agricultural Economics and Resource Management programme. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics and Resource Management from Moi University, with research focusing on women’s empowerment, agricultural commercialization, and household food security. Dr. Kipkorir has also contributed to national policy research through his work with the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA). A recipient of several international fellowships, he has been actively involved in research on sustainable food systems and impact evaluation. He has authored multiple research and policy publications and is an active member of leading professional bodies, contributing to advancing agricultural economics and development policy in Africa.