I am a microbiologist with a PhD in Biotechnology, trained in infectious disease research under the prestigious DST–INSPIRE Fellowship. I completed my doctoral studies at SASTRA Deemed University, where I investigated bacterial pathogenicity and anti-virulence strategies. This work earned me the Founder Chancellor's Thesis Award and provided extensive exposure to academic, industrial, and international research collaborations, shaping my translational outlook. I am a member of the India Biofilms Society, a national society for Biofilm researchers.