Dr. Ajay Kumar is currently working as an assistant professor at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India. Dr. Kumar completed his tenure (2018-2022) as a visiting scientist from Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel and doctoral research from Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India on the theme "Plant microbe interaction". In his research tenures, Dr. Kumar has published more than 235 scientific contributions in the form of research and review articles, books or book chapters with the leading International Journals or Publishers. He has wide area of research experience, especially in the field of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Microbial biocontrol, Postharvest management of fruits, Microbial endophytes related with the medicinal plants and cyanobacteria-pesticides interactions. Dr. Kumar actively engaged in editing book with the leading publisher like Elsevier, Springer, CRC Press, Willey and edited more than 48 books and currently serving as an Associate editor in Frontier in Microbiology, BMC Microbiology and special guest editor in Microorganisms or Plants MDPI, Journal. Dr. Sougata Ghosh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology at RK University, India, with a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Microbiology from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at Kasetsart University in Thailand and Northeastern University in the USA. Ghosh has led a DBT-funded Foldscope Research Project, filed seven patents, edited ten books, and authored 256 publications with 5,258 citations. He has spoken at numerous international conferences and reviews for 79 journals. A life member of the Association of Microbiologists of India, he has been recognized in Stanford's World Top 2% Scientists Ranking. His research focuses on nanobiotechnology, applied microbiology, and bioremediation. Dr. Joginder Singh is a Professor in the Department of Botany at Nagaland University, Lumami, India. His previous positions include a professorship at Lovely Professional University's School of Bioengineering and Biosciences and a Young Scientist role at Jai Narain Vyas University's Microbial Biotechnology and Biofertilizer Laboratory (funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India). He is a member of several scientific societies, including the Association of Microbiologists of India and the European Federation of Biotechnology. Dr. Singh has an extensive publication record, with over 250 research and review articles, 35 edited books (with publishers like Elsevier and Springer), and 125 book chapters. He is a reviewer for numerous prestigious journals. He has actively participated in and presented at numerous national and international scientific events.Dr. Sirikanjana Thongmee is an Associate professor of Physics. She is leading a team of 12 people including graduate students and research staff on nanomaterials and agricultural research for various magnetic and semiconductor applications. She completed several applied research projects with industry. She is an Editorial Board Member in “Nanoscience and Nanometrology(NSNM). As speaker she has invited as keynote speaker and organizing committee in International Conferences.

• 1. Plant-microbe interactions and nexus in nanoparticle synthesis.2. Recent advances of microbial synthesized nanoparticles in agri-food production3. Applications of microbial synthesized nanoparticles in sustainable agriculture.4. Microbial synthesized nanoparticles application in plant disease management5. Endophytic microbes as a source of nanoparticlesa and their applications6. Cyanobacteria as a source of nanoparticles7. Plant growth promoting bacteria as a potential source of nanoparticles8. Effect of nanoparticles on soil microbiome and plant symbioses9. Role of nanoparticles on root microbiome and its effect on plant growth10. Development of nanofertilizers for potential application in agriculture11. Role of Microbial Nanotechnology in Bioremediation of Heavy Metals12. Impact of nanoparticles on environment, soil ecosystem, and groundwater body13. Strategies to deliver nanoparticles in large crop fields.14. Effect of microbially synthesized nanoparticles on drought mitigation in plants15. Commercialization and regulatory aspects of nanomaterials used in plant and soil management

Dr. Ajay Kumar is currently working as an assistant professor at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India. Dr. Kumar completed his tenure (2018-2022) as a visiting scientist from Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel and doctoral research from Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India on the theme "Plant microbe interaction". In his research tenures, Dr. Kumar has published more than 235 scientific contributions in the form of research and review articles, books or book chapters with the leading International Journals or Publishers. He has wide area of research experience, especially in the field of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Microbial biocontrol, Postharvest management of fruits, Microbial endophytes related with the medicinal plants and cyanobacteria-pesticides interactions. Dr. Kumar actively engaged in editing book with the leading publisher like Elsevier, Springer, CRC Press, Willey and edited more than 48 books and currently serving as an Associate editor in Frontier in Microbiology, BMC Microbiology and special guest editor in Microorganisms or Plants MDPI, Journal. Dr. Sougata Ghosh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology at RK University, India, with a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Microbiology from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at Kasetsart University in Thailand and Northeastern University in the USA. Ghosh has led a DBT-funded Foldscope Research Project, filed seven patents, edited ten books, and authored 256 publications with 5,258 citations. He has spoken at numerous international conferences and reviews for 79 journals. A life member of the Association of Microbiologists of India, he has been recognized in Stanford's World Top 2% Scientists Ranking. His research focuses on nanobiotechnology, applied microbiology, and bioremediation. Dr. Joginder Singh is a Professor in the Department of Botany at Nagaland University, Lumami, India. His previous positions include a professorship at Lovely Professional University's School of Bioengineering and Biosciences and a Young Scientist role at Jai Narain Vyas University's Microbial Biotechnology and Biofertilizer Laboratory (funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India). He is a member of several scientific societies, including the Association of Microbiologists of India and the European Federation of Biotechnology. Dr. Singh has an extensive publication record, with over 250 research and review articles, 35 edited books (with publishers like Elsevier and Springer), and 125 book chapters. He is a reviewer for numerous prestigious journals. He has actively participated in and presented at numerous national and international scientific events.Dr. Sirikanjana Thongmee is an Associate professor of Physics. She is leading a team of 12 people including graduate students and research staff on nanomaterials and agricultural research for various magnetic and semiconductor applications. She completed several applied research projects with industry. She is an Editorial Board Member in “Nanoscience and Nanometrology(NSNM). As speaker she has invited as keynote speaker and organizing committee in International Conferences.

• 1. Plant-microbe interactions and nexus in nanoparticle synthesis.2. Recent advances of microbial synthesized nanoparticles in agri-food production3. Applications of microbial synthesized nanoparticles in sustainable agriculture.4. Microbial synthesized nanoparticles application in plant disease management5. Endophytic microbes as a source of nanoparticlesa and their applications6. Cyanobacteria as a source of nanoparticles7. Plant growth promoting bacteria as a potential source of nanoparticles8. Effect of nanoparticles on soil microbiome and plant symbioses9. Role of nanoparticles on root microbiome and its effect on plant growth10. Development of nanofertilizers for potential application in agriculture11. Role of Microbial Nanotechnology in Bioremediation of Heavy Metals12. Impact of nanoparticles on environment, soil ecosystem, and groundwater body13. Strategies to deliver nanoparticles in large crop fields.14. Effect of microbially synthesized nanoparticles on drought mitigation in plants15. Commercialization and regulatory aspects of nanomaterials used in plant and soil management

Dr. Ajay Kumar is currently working as an assistant professor at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, India. Dr. Kumar completed his tenure (2018-2022) as a visiting scientist from Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel and doctoral research from Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India on the theme "Plant microbe interaction". In his research tenures, Dr. Kumar has published more than 235 scientific contributions in the form of research and review articles, books or book chapters with the leading International Journals or Publishers. He has wide area of research experience, especially in the field of Plant-Microbe Interactions, Microbial biocontrol, Postharvest management of fruits, Microbial endophytes related with the medicinal plants and cyanobacteria-pesticides interactions. Dr. Kumar actively engaged in editing book with the leading publisher like Elsevier, Springer, CRC Press, Willey and edited more than 48 books and currently serving as an Associate editor in Frontier in Microbiology, BMC Microbiology and special guest editor in Microorganisms or Plants MDPI, Journal. Dr. Sougata Ghosh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology at RK University, India, with a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Microbiology from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at Kasetsart University in Thailand and Northeastern University in the USA. Ghosh has led a DBT-funded Foldscope Research Project, filed seven patents, edited ten books, and authored 256 publications with 5,258 citations. He has spoken at numerous international conferences and reviews for 79 journals. A life member of the Association of Microbiologists of India, he has been recognized in Stanford's World Top 2% Scientists Ranking. His research focuses on nanobiotechnology, applied microbiology, and bioremediation. Dr. Joginder Singh is a Professor in the Department of Botany at Nagaland University, Lumami, India. His previous positions include a professorship at Lovely Professional University's School of Bioengineering and Biosciences and a Young Scientist role at Jai Narain Vyas University's Microbial Biotechnology and Biofertilizer Laboratory (funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India). He is a member of several scientific societies, including the Association of Microbiologists of India and the European Federation of Biotechnology. Dr. Singh has an extensive publication record, with over 250 research and review articles, 35 edited books (with publishers like Elsevier and Springer), and 125 book chapters. He is a reviewer for numerous prestigious journals. He has actively participated in and presented at numerous national and international scientific events.Dr. Sirikanjana Thongmee is an Associate professor of Physics. She is leading a team of 12 people including graduate students and research staff on nanomaterials and agricultural research for various magnetic and semiconductor applications. She completed several applied research projects with industry. She is an Editorial Board Member in “Nanoscience and Nanometrology(NSNM). As speaker she has invited as keynote speaker and organizing committee in International Conferences.

• 1. Plant-microbe interactions and nexus in nanoparticle synthesis.2. Recent advances of microbial synthesized nanoparticles in agri-food production3. Applications of microbial synthesized nanoparticles in sustainable agriculture.4. Microbial synthesized nanoparticles application in plant disease management5. Endophytic microbes as a source of nanoparticlesa and their applications6. Cyanobacteria as a source of nanoparticles7. Plant growth promoting bacteria as a potential source of nanoparticles8. Effect of nanoparticles on soil microbiome and plant symbioses9. Role of nanoparticles on root microbiome and its effect on plant growth10. Development of nanofertilizers for potential application in agriculture11. Role of Microbial Nanotechnology in Bioremediation of Heavy Metals12. Impact of nanoparticles on environment, soil ecosystem, and groundwater body13. Strategies to deliver nanoparticles in large crop fields.14. Effect of microbially synthesized nanoparticles on drought mitigation in plants15. Commercialization and regulatory aspects of nanomaterials used in plant and soil management