Dr. Durgesh Kumar Jaiswal is an esteemed academic and researcher in the biotechnology field, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) in Dehradun, India. Dr. Jaiswal earned his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the Institute of Environment & Sustainable Development at Banaras Hindu University in 2019. He completed his Dr. D.S. Kothari postdoctoral research at Savitribai Phule Pune University in 2023. His research interests lie primarily in agro-microbial biotechnology and sustainable agriculture, where he aims to develop microbial consortia for plant probiotics, crop improvement, pesticide degradation, abiotic and biotic stress management, and ecological assessment of biotoxicity of agro-chemical hazards towards soil microbiomes and food crops Throughout his career, Dr. Jaiswal has received numerous accolades, including the American Society for Microbiology (ASM)-Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship for 2024-2026 and recognition as a Global Ambassador for India by Applied Microbiology International for 2024-2025. He has also been awarded the prestigious Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship by the University Grants Commission in New Delhi. His research contributions have been recognized with awards such as the NASI-Swarna Jayanti Puraskar in Biological Science, highlighting his impactful work in the field. Dr. Jaiswal's extensive publication record with over 58 research articles, reflecting an H-index of 21, underscores his significant influence in biotechnology and agro-environmental sustainability. He actively participates in academic service as an associate editor for Frontiers in Microbiology. He serves on editorial boards for several journals, including BMC Plant Biology, BMC Microbiology, Scientific Report, and PLOS One. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in molecular biology, microbiology, biofertilizers, and sustainable agriculture across various academic levels, demonstrating his commitment to education and mentorship. Furthermore, he has supervised numerous dissertations at both doctoral and postgraduate levels, fostering the next generation of scientists in biotechnology. Through his research, teaching, and mentorship efforts, Dr. Jaiswal continues to contribute significantly to advancements in sustainable agricultural practices and environmental conservation.