Cyanobacterial Biofuel

Dr. Neelam Atri is Professor of Botany at Department of Botany, MMV, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi India. She has obtained her PhD in Cyanobacterial Stress Biology from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Her academic pursuits primarily revolve around Cyanobacterial Stress Physiology and Proteomics. To date, Professor Atri has published over 70 research articles in peer-reviewed journals of high repute and has contributed to more than 20 book chapters. Her research group is currently working in diverse cyanobacterial domains such as cyanobacterial stress physiology and proteomics. They also explore the potential for utilizing microalgae to develop sustainable solutions for stress mitigation in paddy exposed to herbicides.

Dr. Claudia Gutiérrez-Antonio is Professor at Engineering Faculty, Autonomous University of Querétaro, also she is National Researcher Level 2 of the National System of Researchers. Prof. Gutiérrez obtained her PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico de Celaya. She is an author of more than 60 scientific articles, 31 book chapters, 51 dissemination articles, and three books. Prof. Gutiérrez is founder professor and Coordinator of the Master of Science in Sustainable Technologies. She is also founder and coordinator of the Research Group Sustainable Bioproducts Production Processes, which is member of Ibero-American Network of Biomass and Bioenergy Technologies. She was distinguished along with 10 researchers worldwide by Elsevier through the Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification Journal for her career in the intensification of sustainable aviation fuel production processes, as well as by Chemical Engineering Nature by inviting her to write an opinion piece along with 39 leading researchers worldwide as part of the first anniversary issue.

Dr. Piyush Choudhary is General Manager (Electrical) at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India's national oil company, with over 26 years of experience driving energy transition, renewable business expansion, and ESG integration aligned with global sustainability frameworks (SDGs, UNFCCC, GRI). His core expertise spans Energy Transition Strategy, ESG & Climate Finance, Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Biofuels, CBG), M&A & Due Diligence, Carbon Management & CCUS, Circular Economy, Project Development (Greenfield/Brownfield), International Collaboration, CSR Strategy. He has led international collaborative projects with the USEPA, Finland, Canada, and other countries on methane recovery, carbon capture, and industrial emissions reduction. He earned his PhD in renewable energy from IIT (BHU) Varanasi, and conceived the WISDOM framework, a pre-approval screening instrument for renewable energy siting in India. He has published over 30 papers in reputed journals.

Dr. Ekta Verma is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Post Graduate Department of Botany, Magadh University, BodhGaya, India. She has published over 20 research articles and 07 book chapters in reputed national and international journals. Her field of interest is cyanobacterial physiology and biochemistry mainly regulation of cyanobacterial nitrogen metabolism. Her current research focuses on investigating the adverse effects of emerging contaminants on cyanobacteria and microalgae, with particular emphasis on their physiological, biochemical, and ecological responses.