Professor Muthusamy Chandrasekaran is a distinguished scientist and a teacher who has made significant contributions in the fields of marine microbiology and biotechnology. His major area of research interest is in harnessing marine microorganisms for novel enzymes, bioactive molecules, and waste utilization. He is a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Cochin University of Science and Technology in India. Currently he is a professor in the Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.