Dr. Shampa Ghosh, PhD, is Director and Senior Scientist at GloNeuro, Noida, India. Her research focuses on neurodegeneration, neurodevelopment, fetal programming, epigenetic regulation, oxidative stress, metabolic influences on brain health, ageing, and neuropsychiatric conditions. She has expertise in molecular neuroscience and metabolic mechanisms, with research interests spanning biological processes relevant to brain health and psychiatric vulnerability. Her work encompasses the relationship between metabolic regulation, ageing, and neuropsychiatric conditions, with relevance to sleep-circadian biology, metabolic dysfunction, and biomarker research. She contributes to interdisciplinary research at the interface of neuroscience, metabolism, and neuropsychiatry.Dr. Jitendra Kumar Sinha is a neuroscientist and Associate Professor at the Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India. He received his PhD from the ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition and has undertaken internationally collaborative research at institutions in Italy, Australia, and India. With over two decades of experience in research and teaching, his work focuses on the neurobiology of ageing and obesity, nutritional neuroscience, neuropsychiatric disorders, and neuropharmacology. He has made notable contributions to animal models of ageing and epilepsy, particularly in understanding oxidative stress, DNA damage, and biomarkers of accelerated ageing. Dr. Sinha has authored more than 150 research articles and book chapters and actively contributes to the scientific community as an editor and reviewer. He is also deeply engaged in mentoring and academic capacity building.Affiliations and expertiseSymbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), IndiaDr. Niraj Kumar Jha is an Assistant Professor of Biotechnology at Galgotias University, India, with prior research affiliations at the Centre for Research Impact & Outcome (CRIO), Chitkara University, and Sharda University. His research portfolio encompasses over 200 peer-reviewed articles and scholarly reviews, along with an edited volume published by Springer, reflecting sustained contributions to biomedical research and translational science. According to Scopus metrics, Dr. Jha’s publications have garnered more than 10,000 citations, with an H-index exceeding 50, underscoring the broad impact and visibility of his work within the global scientific community. He is an elected Member of the Royal Society of Biology (MRSB), London, and has been recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists in rankings compiled by Elsevier in collaboration with Stanford University. Dr. Jha actively contributes to scientific publishing and peer review as an associate editor for the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (IOS Press) and IET Nanobiotechnology (Wiley) and serves on the editorial boards of several international journals, including Scientific Reports. His research is centered on elucidating the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying complex diseases such as neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and cardiovascular pathologies. His work particularly emphasizes the modulation of key signaling pathways and explores the therapeutic potential of natural products, phytochemicals, and synthetic small molecules in disease intervention. Dr. Rakesh Bhaskar is an Assistant Professor at Yeungnam University, South Korea. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroendocrinology from Allahabad University, India, and has extensive research experience in aging biology, regenerative medicine, and cognitive neurosciences. His work explores molecular mechanisms underlying cellular senescence, stem cell-based therapies, and tissue engineering approaches for age-associated conditions. Dr. Bhaskar has published over 80 scientific articles in high-impact journals, holds two patents, and has contributed to multiple book chapters. He also serves as a reviewer for leading international journals. His research focuses on developing innovative biomaterials and therapeutic interventions to enhance healthspan and combat age-related degenerative diseases.Affiliations and expertiseYeungnam University, Republic of Korea

• Section 1: Foundations of Animal Cognition1. Introduction to Cognitive Processes in Animals2. Evolution of CognitionSection 2: Cognitive Mechanisms in Animal Models3. Mammalian Cognition4. Avian Intelligence: From Problem-Solving to Social Dynamics5. Cognitive Studies in Marine Animals6. Cognition in Reptiles and Amphibians7. Cognitive Insights from InsectsSection 3: Advanced Topics and Therapeutics8. Therapeutic Applications of Cognitive Research in Animals9. Emerging Technologies in Cognitive Studies10. Research Gaps and Future Perspectives

Dr. Shampa Ghosh, PhD, is Director and Senior Scientist at GloNeuro, Noida, India. Her research focuses on neurodegeneration, neurodevelopment, fetal programming, epigenetic regulation, oxidative stress, metabolic influences on brain health, ageing, and neuropsychiatric conditions. She has expertise in molecular neuroscience and metabolic mechanisms, with research interests spanning biological processes relevant to brain health and psychiatric vulnerability. Her work encompasses the relationship between metabolic regulation, ageing, and neuropsychiatric conditions, with relevance to sleep-circadian biology, metabolic dysfunction, and biomarker research. She contributes to interdisciplinary research at the interface of neuroscience, metabolism, and neuropsychiatry.Dr. Jitendra Kumar Sinha is a neuroscientist and Associate Professor at the Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India. He received his PhD from the ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition and has undertaken internationally collaborative research at institutions in Italy, Australia, and India. With over two decades of experience in research and teaching, his work focuses on the neurobiology of ageing and obesity, nutritional neuroscience, neuropsychiatric disorders, and neuropharmacology. He has made notable contributions to animal models of ageing and epilepsy, particularly in understanding oxidative stress, DNA damage, and biomarkers of accelerated ageing. Dr. Sinha has authored more than 150 research articles and book chapters and actively contributes to the scientific community as an editor and reviewer. He is also deeply engaged in mentoring and academic capacity building.Affiliations and expertiseSymbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), IndiaDr. Niraj Kumar Jha is an Assistant Professor of Biotechnology at Galgotias University, India, with prior research affiliations at the Centre for Research Impact & Outcome (CRIO), Chitkara University, and Sharda University. His research portfolio encompasses over 200 peer-reviewed articles and scholarly reviews, along with an edited volume published by Springer, reflecting sustained contributions to biomedical research and translational science. According to Scopus metrics, Dr. Jha’s publications have garnered more than 10,000 citations, with an H-index exceeding 50, underscoring the broad impact and visibility of his work within the global scientific community. He is an elected Member of the Royal Society of Biology (MRSB), London, and has been recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists in rankings compiled by Elsevier in collaboration with Stanford University. Dr. Jha actively contributes to scientific publishing and peer review as an associate editor for the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (IOS Press) and IET Nanobiotechnology (Wiley) and serves on the editorial boards of several international journals, including Scientific Reports. His research is centered on elucidating the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying complex diseases such as neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and cardiovascular pathologies. His work particularly emphasizes the modulation of key signaling pathways and explores the therapeutic potential of natural products, phytochemicals, and synthetic small molecules in disease intervention. Dr. Rakesh Bhaskar is an Assistant Professor at Yeungnam University, South Korea. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroendocrinology from Allahabad University, India, and has extensive research experience in aging biology, regenerative medicine, and cognitive neurosciences. His work explores molecular mechanisms underlying cellular senescence, stem cell-based therapies, and tissue engineering approaches for age-associated conditions. Dr. Bhaskar has published over 80 scientific articles in high-impact journals, holds two patents, and has contributed to multiple book chapters. He also serves as a reviewer for leading international journals. His research focuses on developing innovative biomaterials and therapeutic interventions to enhance healthspan and combat age-related degenerative diseases.Affiliations and expertiseYeungnam University, Republic of Korea

• Section 1: Foundations of Animal Cognition1. Introduction to Cognitive Processes in Animals2. Evolution of CognitionSection 2: Cognitive Mechanisms in Animal Models3. Mammalian Cognition4. Avian Intelligence: From Problem-Solving to Social Dynamics5. Cognitive Studies in Marine Animals6. Cognition in Reptiles and Amphibians7. Cognitive Insights from InsectsSection 3: Advanced Topics and Therapeutics8. Therapeutic Applications of Cognitive Research in Animals9. Emerging Technologies in Cognitive Studies10. Research Gaps and Future Perspectives

Dr. Shampa Ghosh, PhD, is Director and Senior Scientist at GloNeuro, Noida, India. Her research focuses on neurodegeneration, neurodevelopment, fetal programming, epigenetic regulation, oxidative stress, metabolic influences on brain health, ageing, and neuropsychiatric conditions. She has expertise in molecular neuroscience and metabolic mechanisms, with research interests spanning biological processes relevant to brain health and psychiatric vulnerability. Her work encompasses the relationship between metabolic regulation, ageing, and neuropsychiatric conditions, with relevance to sleep-circadian biology, metabolic dysfunction, and biomarker research. She contributes to interdisciplinary research at the interface of neuroscience, metabolism, and neuropsychiatry.Dr. Jitendra Kumar Sinha is a neuroscientist and Associate Professor at the Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India. He received his PhD from the ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition and has undertaken internationally collaborative research at institutions in Italy, Australia, and India. With over two decades of experience in research and teaching, his work focuses on the neurobiology of ageing and obesity, nutritional neuroscience, neuropsychiatric disorders, and neuropharmacology. He has made notable contributions to animal models of ageing and epilepsy, particularly in understanding oxidative stress, DNA damage, and biomarkers of accelerated ageing. Dr. Sinha has authored more than 150 research articles and book chapters and actively contributes to the scientific community as an editor and reviewer. He is also deeply engaged in mentoring and academic capacity building.Affiliations and expertiseSymbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), IndiaDr. Niraj Kumar Jha is an Assistant Professor of Biotechnology at Galgotias University, India, with prior research affiliations at the Centre for Research Impact & Outcome (CRIO), Chitkara University, and Sharda University. His research portfolio encompasses over 200 peer-reviewed articles and scholarly reviews, along with an edited volume published by Springer, reflecting sustained contributions to biomedical research and translational science. According to Scopus metrics, Dr. Jha’s publications have garnered more than 10,000 citations, with an H-index exceeding 50, underscoring the broad impact and visibility of his work within the global scientific community. He is an elected Member of the Royal Society of Biology (MRSB), London, and has been recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists in rankings compiled by Elsevier in collaboration with Stanford University. Dr. Jha actively contributes to scientific publishing and peer review as an associate editor for the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (IOS Press) and IET Nanobiotechnology (Wiley) and serves on the editorial boards of several international journals, including Scientific Reports. His research is centered on elucidating the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying complex diseases such as neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and cardiovascular pathologies. His work particularly emphasizes the modulation of key signaling pathways and explores the therapeutic potential of natural products, phytochemicals, and synthetic small molecules in disease intervention. Dr. Rakesh Bhaskar is an Assistant Professor at Yeungnam University, South Korea. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroendocrinology from Allahabad University, India, and has extensive research experience in aging biology, regenerative medicine, and cognitive neurosciences. His work explores molecular mechanisms underlying cellular senescence, stem cell-based therapies, and tissue engineering approaches for age-associated conditions. Dr. Bhaskar has published over 80 scientific articles in high-impact journals, holds two patents, and has contributed to multiple book chapters. He also serves as a reviewer for leading international journals. His research focuses on developing innovative biomaterials and therapeutic interventions to enhance healthspan and combat age-related degenerative diseases.Affiliations and expertiseYeungnam University, Republic of Korea

• Section 1: Foundations of Animal Cognition1. Introduction to Cognitive Processes in Animals2. Evolution of CognitionSection 2: Cognitive Mechanisms in Animal Models3. Mammalian Cognition4. Avian Intelligence: From Problem-Solving to Social Dynamics5. Cognitive Studies in Marine Animals6. Cognition in Reptiles and Amphibians7. Cognitive Insights from InsectsSection 3: Advanced Topics and Therapeutics8. Therapeutic Applications of Cognitive Research in Animals9. Emerging Technologies in Cognitive Studies10. Research Gaps and Future Perspectives