Biographical note

Tripti Malik is an Associate Professor (Microbiology) at Dolphin PG Institute of Biomedical & Natural Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. She has an experience of 22 years in teaching and supervising undergraduate, post graduate and doctorate students. She has received funding from state and central government for R&D projects. She has authored a number of research articles, review articles, book chapters in national and international reputed journals and books. She is also actively engaged in editing books and articles for publishers of scientific repute.

Maulin P. Shah is an Environmental Microbiology Consultant at Enviro Technology Ltd., Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India. Dr. Maulin P. Shah has emerged as a prominent researcher with his dedication to research spanning over two decades. He completed his BSc in Microbiology from Gujarat University, Godhra (Gujarat), India, in 1999. He further completed his PhD from Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar (Gujarat), India in 2005. His expertise and efforts are committed to investigating the complex relation between pollution and microbial diversity of wastewater via both cultivation-dependent and independent analyses. Dr. Shah's prolific scholarly journey is underscored by a staggering publication record, comprising more than 250 research papers across esteemed national and international journals. Beyond his research articles, he holds the distinguished role of editor for over 150 internationally renowned books, and his influence extends beyond publications, as he actively serves on the editorial boards of top-rated journals.