Organizing Committee

Gupta is a young researcher engaged in deciphering fungal pathogenesis particularly in biofilm using molecular and omics techniques. The key interest is in metabolomic fingerprint study to find biochemical markers. Further, she is also committed in disintegrating the fungal biofilm structures using nanotechnology tools. Dr. Gupta has 6 years of post-doctoral experience from IIT Roorkee. She has published 23 original research articles, 03 review article, 01 National Patent awarded and 05 Book chapters where she served both as a first and/or corresponding author. Dr. Gupta is Review Editor of Biofilms, Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, and invited reviewer of international scientific journals like, Scientific Reports, Frontiers, RSC, Microbial Biotechnology (Wiley), Heliyon (Cell Press), Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal (Elsevier), etc.

Mohammed Arroussi is a motivated and curious individual with a strong interest in personal development and practical learning. He values responsibility, consistency, and self-improvement, and enjoys taking on new challenges that help him grow both personally and professionally. Mohammed believes in continuous learning and working with purpose to create meaningful results.

Lilian Carla Carneiro has completed her graduation in Biomedicine at the Pontifical Catholic University of Goias and master’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the Federal University of Goias, Brazil, and PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the Federal University of Goias. She also did post doctorate in molecular and imaging diagnosis of infectious and parasitic diseases, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Brazil. She was a researcher at the Institute of Molecular Biology of Parana. She is currently working as professor at Federal University of Goias. She has experience in the field of microbiology, with emphasis on applications of molecular biology, working mainly on the following topics: microbiological analysis, biotechnology of microorganisms and biotechnology applied to public health. She attended many national and international conferences. She published many articles in national and international journals.

Sandiswa Mbewana is a dedicated and motivated individual with a strong interest in personal growth and professional development. Known for a positive attitude and a strong work ethic, Sandiswa is committed to learning, collaboration, and making a meaningful contribution in any environment. With a passion for excellence and continuous improvement, Sandiswa strives to grow skills and create positive impact.

Graziano Pesole is a full professor of Molecular Biology at the University of Bari Aldo Moro and an associate researcher at CNR-IBIOM. His research spans bioinformatics, comparative genomics, and molecular evolution, with current focus on next-generation sequencing data analysis, including single-cell and spatial approaches. He has developed widely used databases, software, and algorithms and leads an interdisciplinary research team. He has coordinated numerous national and international funded projects, including Italian PNRR initiatives, and holds several patents. Pesole also serves as Director of the Interuniversity Biotechnology Consortium in Trieste, heads the Italian ELIXIR node, and contributes extensively to journals and scientific books.

Foluso Oluwagbemiga Osunsanmi has extensive academic and industry experiences. Currently, a Senior Research Fellow at Department of Biochemistry and Micrology,   University of Zululand, South Africa,  and also Head of Research unit of International School Development Organization (ISDO). He coordinates postgraduate research and supervises students. His research interests span across several domains of microbiology, biochemistry and biotechnology. His primary focus lies in clinical biochemistry, applied microbiology, bioinformatics, ethno-pharmacology, integrating traditional medicinal knowledge with modern biochemical approaches. Other areas of interest include proteomics, and organic synthetic studies. His interdisciplinary approach allows him to contribute to both applied and theoretical aspect in biochemistry and microbiology. Dr. Osunsanmi has received several notable awards, underscoring his research excellence and academic contribution . Likewise , serving as Editor, Guest Editor and Reviewer for notable numbers of local and international journals. He has numbers of publications in high impact factor journals , and  also presented his researh works at  both local and international conferences. He is a member of  scientific professional bodies such the South Africa Association of Clinical Biochemistry, South Africa Association of Botanist, South Africa Council of Educator, Asian Council of Science Editor and South African Council for Natural  Professions (“Pr. Sci. Nat”).

Nidhi Bhardwaj (Ph.D. Botany), ORCID: 0000-0002-5827-1466, H-index: 5, is currently serving as a postdoctoral fellow at the Center of Advanced Innovation Technologies, VŠB–Technical University of Ostrava, 70800, Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic. Her research focuses on optimizing the synthesis processes of metal oxides, the formulation of doped metal oxide nanomaterials, their characterization, and the evaluation of their biomedical potential. Furthermore, she is skilled in exploring secondary metabolites and investigating the biological potential of underutilized plants. Her dedication to research is reflected in her contributions to prestigious journals, including 6 review articles, 6 research articles, 6 book chapter, and 1 edited book, enriching the fields of plant physiology, nanotechnology, and ethnopharmacology. Additionally, she is studying chemical toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster and its impact on aging through dose-response and range-finding experiments. Dr. Nidhi’s multifaceted achievements and scholarly endeavours emphasize her strong commitment to academic research and innovation. excellence and her invaluable contributions to the field of botany and nanotechnology.

Kanika Dulta is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center of Advanced Innovation Technologies, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic. Her research focuses on green synthesis and biological fabrication of nanoparticles, nanotechnology and nanocomposite development, and applications in antimicrobial, anticancer, and environmental remediation. Dr. Dulta has authored over 50 scientific publications, holds several patents in nanomaterials, and has contributed to multiple book chapters on nanotechnology and sustainable applications. She earned her Ph.D. in Food Technology from Shoolini University, India, and has extensive experience in interdisciplinary research, teaching, and scientific collaboration across India, Turkey, Nigeria, and Europe

Anum Shafiq is a Professor and Senior Researcher at the Parallel Algorithms Research Lab, IT4Innovations – National Supercomputing Center, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic. Her research focuses on high-performance computing, parallel algorithms, computational fluid dynamics, and numerical modeling. She has been ranked among the Top 2% Scientists Worldwide in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Dr. Shafiq has an extensive international publication record and actively contributes to advanced computational science and interdisciplinary research in Europe.

Norma Gouvêa Rumjanek has been a researcher at Embrapa Agrobiologia since 1989, where she works in the area of Soil Microbiology with a focus on Microbial Ecology. From February 2008 to November 2013, she served as deputy head of research and development at Embrapa Agrobiologia. She has been a 1C researcher at CNPq and a Scientist of Our State (FAPERJ) since 2004. She has a degree in Pharmacy from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and obtained her PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of London in 1983, and completed her postdoctoral studies in microbial genetics at the University of Madison-Wisconsin (USA) in 1993. She has been a professor and advisor for the Professional Master’s Program in Organic Agriculture at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro since its creation in 2010.

Ingo B. Autenrieth is a German microbiologist, physician, and academic leader known for his work in medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and microbiome research. He studied medicine at the Universities of Ulm and Dundee and completed specialist training in microbiology, virology, and infection epidemiology. Autenrieth served as Professor and Dean at the University of Tübingen and later became Chairman and Medical Director of Heidelberg University Hospital. Since 2025, he has been Medical Director of Digital and Molecular Microbiology in Heidelberg. His research focuses on gastrointestinal infections, antibiotic resistance, and human microbiome studies, with over 200 scientific publications.

Mohd Athar is a computational chemist and researcher associated with the Department of Physics at the University of Cagliari, Italy. His work mainly focuses on computational biophysics, molecular modeling, and bioinformatics, particularly studying efflux transport proteins and molecular interactions using simulation techniques. He has contributed to research on drug-discovery strategies, antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, and molecular docking methods. With a background in chemistry and computational sciences, he has held postdoctoral research positions in India and Europe and has authored multiple scientific publications in computational chemistry and related fields.

Natan de Jesus Pimentel-Filho is a Brazilian academic researcher specializing in food microbiology, biotechnology, and food safety. He is associated with the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Brazil, where he contributes to teaching and scientific research. His work focuses on antimicrobial compounds, microbial biofilms, foodborne pathogens, dairy microbiology, and quality control of food and water. Through research publications and academic collaborations, he supports advancements in food safety, environmental monitoring, and applied microbiology.