Dr. Javid Parray holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science and has completed his Research Programme (M.Phil. and Ph.D.) from the University of Kashmir after qualifying state-level prestigious JKSLET examination. He has also done his Post-Doctorate Research from the University of Kashmir. Dr. Parray was also awarded a Fast Track Young Scientist Project by SERB–DST, GoI New Delhi. He currently teaches at the Department of Environmental Science, GDC Eidgah Srinagar affiliated to Cluster University Srinagar. He has attended many courses and conferences on environmental issues and other biotechnological aspects within and outside the country like Srilanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, etc. His fundamental research interests include ecological and agricultural microbiology, climate change and microbial biotechnology, environmental microbiome, etc. He has published more than 50 high-impact research papers and book chapters in reputed journals and publishing hubs.
A. K. Haghi, Ph.D., is a retired professor and has written, co-written, edited or co-edited more than 1000 publications, including books, book chapters, and papers in refereed journals with over 4500 citations. He is an Honorary Research Associate (HRA) at the Chemistry Centre, University of Coimbra, Portugal. He is the Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Chemoinformatics and Chemical Engineering and Polymers Research Journal. He has acted as an editorial board member of many international journals.