Dr. Ivana Mitrović is a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, Serbia. Her research is primarily focused on the application of beneficial microorganisms for the sustainable production of high-value bioproducts. Her scientific expertise includes biotechnology, bioprocess development, modeling and optimization, as well as the valorization of food-processing waste streams for the production of biocontrol agents, PGP agents, biofertilizers, biopolymers, biofuels, and other value-added bioactive compounds. Dr. Mitrović is the author and co-author of three book chapters, more than 35 scientific papers, more than 50 conference papers, and seven technical solutions. Her scientific achievements have been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the Award of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce for the best doctoral dissertation; the MDPI "Top 1000 Reviewers" Award; and the "Exceptional Reviewer 2025" Award presented by the Materials (MDPI) Dr. Mitrović serves as an Editorial Board Member of MATTER: International Journal of Science and Technology and as a Reviewer Board Member of the Journal of Fungi. She is a member of the Serbian Society for Microbiology, the Scientific and Technical Research Association, and Applied Microbiology International. She also serves as a reviewer for more than 15 international scientific journals and has completed over 60 peer reviews.