Dr. Sambandam Ravikumar is a Professor in the Department of Medical Biotechnology and the Multi-Disciplinary Center for Biomedical Research at Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, located in Puducherry, India. With a wealth of experience spanning over a decade, Dr. Ravikumar is an accomplished researcher and educator in the field of biotechnology.

His research interests encompass a broad spectrum of topics including Molecular Diagnosis, Gene Polymorphism, Molecular Markers, Extremophiles (Thermophiles & Psychrophiles), Synthetic Biology (Bio-engineering & Metabolic Engineering), and Infectious Disease. Dr. Ravikumar's work is characterized by its innovative approach and its potential to address pressing challenges in healthcare and biotechnology.

Prior to his current position, Dr. Ravikumar held various academic and research roles internationally, including as a Post-doctoral Fellow at prestigious institutions such as Chonnam National University in Gwangju, Korea (South), and the University of Ulsan, Ulsan, Korea (South). His extensive professional journey has equipped him with a diverse skill set and a global perspective, enriching both his research endeavors and his teaching methodologies.  

Dr. I. Ganesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Biotechnology has obtained his bachelor degree and master degree in Biochemistry at the University of Madras and at Bharathidasan University in India. Then, he obtained his M.Phil. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Pondicherry University, India. He has completed Ph.D. in Biotechnology & Environmental Engineering at the University of Ulsan, South Korea. Further, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher for 7 years at various places in South Korea, namely at Sungkyunkwan University, KRIBB, and POSTECH. He has published 23 research articles in indexed journals, one book and filed a patent. He has participated in and presented scientific posters and oral presentations at various national/international conferences and workshops in India and South Korea. His research interests are in synthetic biology, genetic circuit-based sensors, and microfluidic-based diagnostics. He has expertise in transcriptomics and has contributed significantly to the understanding of gene expression and regulation using high-throughput sequencing techniques. His present research focuses on studying transcriptomic changes in in vivo and in vitro culture and by engineering the microorganisms.