Microbial Processes and Technology Division, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), CSIR, Industrial Estate (PO), Trivandrum, Kerala, India.

Dr. Muthu Arumgam obtained his Doctoral degree in Microbiology and Cell Biology from the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore, India. He has published research articles in peer-reviewed journals of international repute and actively participated and delivered in national and international forums. Dr. Arumugam is the recipient of a fellowship for carrying out higher research in the area of life sciences from ICAR and CSIR. He is also a life member at the Indian Science Congress Association and Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists. He is serving as an onboard reviewer for many journals, including as an Associate Editor for Frontiers in Energy Research.