Dr. Anuj Kumar Chandel, Renewable Carbon and Biology Systems Laboratory-ReCABS, Department of Biotechnology, Engineering School of Lorena, University of São Paulo (EEL-USP), Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil. Dr Chandel has over 23 years’ research experience working on various aspects of industrial biotechnology, including the production of industrial enzymes, biofuels, and bio-based products and membrane-based separation of fats, proteins, and viruses. He is currently coordinating research on lignin valorization into PHA, biolipids, biogas, and catalytic links.