Wadzani Palnam Dauda (Ph.D) is a Faculty member at Federal University, Gashua, Nigeria, where he utilized the application of biological techniques and microbial bioprocesses for the actualization of sustainable development goals and Agrarian revolution, through quality teaching, research, and community development. He has won several scientific awards and grants from renowned academic bodies like, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, American Phytopathological Society (APS), American Society of Microbiology (ASM), Department of Biotechnology (DBT) India and The World Academy of Science (TWAS) Italy. He has published over 30 scientific journals and conference proceedings in international and local refereed journals. The breadth of his scholarly contributions to research are evident from his contributions, which cover topics relating to food security, Agriculture and Environmental sustainability. His research interest includes Plant Pathology, Bioinformatics, Molecular biology, Plant-Pathogen interactions and Agricultural Extension. He is a reviewer to many double-blind peer review journals. He is a member of many scientific and professional bodies including the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB), The International Society for Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (IS-MPMI), Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM), American Phytopathological Society (APS), Nigerian Society of Plant Protection (NSPP), Genetics Society of America (GSM) and the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). He has over the last ten years built strong working collaborations with reputable research groups in numerous and leading Universities across the globe.Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji is a faculty member in the Microbiology Department within the Faculty of Science at Edo State University Uzairue, Edo State, Nigeria. He employs biological techniques and microbial bioprocesses to advance sustainable development goals and foster agrarian revolution through quality teaching, research, and community development. He previously held roles as the Acting Director of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, the Head of the Department of Microbiology, Sub Dean of the Faculty of Science, immediate Dean of the Faculty of Science and is presently serving as the Chairman of the Grant Committee as well as the Director of Research and Innovation at EDSU. He was the first (1st) in the Department of Microbiology at the Faculty of Science, Edo State University, Uzairue, to deliver the 11th Inaugural Lecture, titled "Microbial Biosphere: The Global Impact and Underexplored Currency". He was also elected by the member of senate as a senate representative to search for a new Vice-Chancellor in EDSU.He commenced his early career at the Nigerian Stored Product Research Institute (NSPRI) in Ilorin, Nigeria, as a Research Officer II and progressed to the position of Principal Scientist. During his tenure at NSPRI, he actively contributed to the development and testing of functional foods, the isolation and characterization of health-promoting components in foods, and the improvement of processes aimed at extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables while controlling spoilage and foodborne pathogens. He then transitioned to Landmark University, Omu-Aran, where he served as a lecturer in various capacities, engaging in teaching and research. Additionally, he served as a visiting fellow at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, specializing in Food Safety, and visited the Wageningen Centre for Development and Innovation in the Netherlands.He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (UK), the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, the Nigerian Young Academy, and the Nigerian Society of Microbiology. Additionally, he holds visiting professorships at the Center of Biotechnology, Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, and Trinity University, Lagos State. He is an affiliate member of the African Academy of Science. Presently, he serves as an external examiner for numerous academic institutions globally, particularly for Ph.D. and MSc students, including the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, among others. He is an external assessor to the Department of Biotechnology at Addis Ababa University to assist in establishing prima facie of candidates to be promoted to the rank of Full Professor, as well as at the University of Ilorin for the Department of Microbiology, and many other universities worldwide. He was recently appointed as a Visiting Professor at the Center of Biotechnology, Federal University of Technology, Abeokuta, Ogun State, and as an adjunct Professor at The University of the People, Pasadena, CA, USA.He has received numerous scientific awards and grants from prestigious academic bodies such as the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) India, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) India, The World Academy of Science (TWAS) Italy, Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NPF) Netherlands, The Agency for International Development Cooperation in Israel, Royal Academy of Engineering in the UK, and the National Research Fund (TETFUND), among others.Due to his international recognition and significant contributions to knowledge and scientific impact, he was recently listed in Stanford University's World Top 2% Scientists Rankings for 2023. He has authored numerous scientific journals and conference proceedings in refereed national and international journals amounting to over 715 manuscripts, including more than 60 books, 446 book chapters, and numerous scientific patents while he had also published many manuscripts in top rated journal such as Lancet with impact factor of 168.9. Notably, he holds a Google Scholar of i10-Index of 190. Additionally, he was recently ranked first among the top 500 prolific authors in Nigeria between 2020 by SciVal/SCOPUS. Moreover, he achieved the top ranking in two distinct fields, Biological Sciences and Agricultural Science, among 500 prolific authors from 58 different countries in Africa in the year 2023. Currently, he serves as a book series editor with Wiley and Sons, Elsevier, Springer, Taylor and Francis, among others.He has participated in over 100 international scientific conferences and workshops, assuming various roles such as Invited Speaker, Plenary Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Chief Panelist, Lead Guest Speaker, Chairman of Scientific Sessions, and Judge of Posters, across several continents worldwide. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for more than 100 scientific journals, including Nature, PLOS One, among others. His contributions to open science and the role his research plays in addressing global challenges were recently acknowledged by Elsevier, particularly after some of his scientific articles were associated with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Currently, he holds the positions of President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Network Society. Previously, he had served as the General Secretary of the Nigerian Young Academy, previously chairing the Biological and Health Sciences Working Group for the Nigerian Young Academy. Furthermore, he holds the positions of Assistant General Secretary and National Coordinator for the South-West Nigerian Society for Microbiology. He was recently appointed to the Young Investigator Award Committee by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, USA. He also serves as the Vice-President and Nigerian Country Director of the Genetics Society of West Africa and as the Director of the International Affiliation and Training Centre for Environmental and Public Health, Research, and Development, situated in Zaria. Moreover, he acts as the immediate past Business Manager and currently the Vice-President for the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria. He was appointed by the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology, and Innovation (CoE STI) as a senior expert and consultant to facilitate the development of curricula in Biotechnology, Applied Microbiology, Microbiome, and Genome Editing in various African countries, including Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya, among others.In recognition of his expertise and extensive experience in the field of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Professor Adetunji holds the unique privilege of serving as a Consultant to the Government of the Republic of Serbia in Europe, specifically as a Project Peer Reviewer for the Science Fund in the areas of Microbiology, Nanotechnology, Food Science, and Biotechnology. Also, he was recently appointed as a senior expert by South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) in evaluating the quality, impact and standing of the research portfolio of Scientists in the area of Microbiology that are associated with a Higher Education/Research Institution (HEI) in South Africa (SA).Additionally, he was recently appointed as the general coordinator and supervisor for the 1000 scientific trials programme by Harvest Harmonics in the USA. In this role, he oversees coordination across 58 countries in Africa, serving as the Country Representative for Nigeria. This appointment underscores the significance of his landmark publications in translational research, his diligent work ethic, and exceptional talents, positioning him as a renowned trailblazer in advancing academics and research in Africa.On a global scale, he has mentored numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, and post-doctoral students at both national and international universities, including Jawaharlal Nehru University, India, among others. He has provided advice to numerous scientists and serve as a mentor to young researchers on how they could design translational and innovative research. Based on his experience as director of intellectual property at EDSU I has assisted many scientists on how they could file their innovation as well as assisted numerous foundations, specifically, on how to secure funding, grant, scholarship, and awards from non-profit organizations to assist qualified young Nigerians who aspire to pursue science-based disciplines at the advanced levels (Master/Ph.D ) and assist them to get tuition fees and research fund.He has helped several investment firms and companies in the assessment of their scientific products most especially the dairy and food industries to assist them in their decisions and strategic plans. He has also provided advice to regulatory and public policy professionals most especially from private companies, non-profit organizations government agencies on the benefits of Microbiology, Nanotechnology, Circular economy, Bioeconomy and Biotechnology. He has assisted his University in Signing more than 30 Memorandum of Understanding with several Universities across the globe most especially those offering Microbiology and Biotechnology courses.He is esteemed as an accomplished academic, erudite scholar, and researcher par excellence, boasting an impressive academic record and enviable wealth of experience in microbiology, biotechnology, and bioinformatics. He is the convener of the Recent Advances in Biotechnology conference, held annually since 2020, where distinguished Microbiologists and Biotechnologists convene to share their latest discoveries.
