Nanobiomaterials in Animal Husbandry

Dr. Kumar Siddharth Singh, Ph.D., Scientist at Leibniz University, Hanover, Germany, has over a decade of expertise in nutraceuticals, nanomaterials, animal science, biotechnology, microbiome, and molecular biology. He has worked at leading institutes including Leibniz University, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (Germany), and National Centre for Cell Sciences (India). His research on proteins, nanobiomaterials, di-nucleotides, and host–microbe interactions has led to major contributions such as a potential nutraceutical, the first Indian sewage microbiome map, and insights into One-Health strategies. He has edited one book and published over 20 articles in journals including Nature Communications, Scientific Reports, and Environmental Chemistry Letters.

Holding a Ph.D. in Animal Biotechnology, Dr. Singh has 8+ years of postdoctoral experience, numerous fellowships (CSIR-NET, GATE, JNMF, ICMR-SRF, ICAR-SRF, SERB-DST NPDF), and multiple awards at national and international conferences. 

Dr. Nadeem Akhtar is a research scientist at CBS Bio Platforms Inc., Canada, using biotechnology to create sustainable feed and food solutions. With a strong academic and research background, he has developed innovative approaches in agriculture, nanobiotechnology, bioactives, nutraceuticals, and alternative proteins. Previously, he was a Research Associate at the University of Guelph and a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Guelph and the University of Waterloo. Dr. Akhtar's work focuses on making nutrition more sustainable and improving feed and food ecosystems for the future.

Dr. Nafees Ahemad has been a senior lecturer at Monash University Malaysia since 2012. He earned his M.S. (Pharm) and Ph.D. in Natural Products/Medicinal Chemistry from NIPER, Mohali, and was a postdoctoral fellow at Universiti Sains Malaysia. With 15+ years of academic experience, he has worked on natural product synthesis, development of anti-HIV agents, and currently focuses on computational design and synthesis of candidates for HIV-1, dengue, and other diseases. His expertise also includes natural product isolation and total synthesis. Dr. Ahemad has authored 70+ research papers, numerous book chapters, and presented widely at international forums.

Dr. Dipesh Aggarwal is an assistant professor of Food Technology at Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. He holds a Ph.D. in Dairy Technology from ICAR-NDRI, with earlier degrees from DU and BHU. With 7+ years in teaching and research, his interests span functional foods, food microbiology, and nutraceuticals. He has published 20+ works, filed a patent for a functional food, and guided one Ph.D. scholar, eight postgraduates, and ten undergraduates. An FSSAI-certified trainer, he has trained 600+ industry professionals on food safety and regulations. His research focuses on novel antimicrobials, ingredient optimization, and product innovation in food science.

Dr. Santosh Anand is an assistant professor cum Jr. Scientist at Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi. He earned his Ph.D. in Dairy Microbiology from ICAR-NDRI and has 5+ years of teaching and research experience. He has published 20+ papers in journals such as LWT–Food Science and Technology and Environmental Chemistry Letters, along with eight book chapters. He regularly reviews for leading journals, including Journal of Food Safety. His research focuses on lactic acid bacteria, probiotics, prebiotics, nanobiomaterials, and their applications in human and veterinary health, with particular emphasis on dairy microbiology and antimicrobial resistance.