Prof. Chandi Charan Rath is a distinguished microbiologist and professor at Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar, with over 30 years of research and 28 years of teaching experience. His expertise includes extremophiles, microbial diversity, and bioactive studies of natural products. He has held key administrative roles, including Head of the Department of Life Sciences, Controller of Examinations, and Director of IQAC. Prof. Rath has supervised 10 Ph.D. theses, secured multiple research grants, and holds an Australian patent. A recipient of the Young Scientist Award and Best Teacher Award in Botany, he has numerous publications in high-impact journals. Actively involved in scientific societies and editorial boards, he continues to advance microbiology, education, and sustainable research practices.