Dr KAYEEN VADAKKAN obtained his M.Sc. degree in Biotechnology from Bangalore Unive rsity and earned his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Thiruvalluvar University, Tamil Nadu, India. He currently serves as Scientist C at the Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, India. Dr. Vadakkan specializes in anti-biofilm strategies focusing on quorum sensing inhibition, natural product-based biofilm disruption, and nanobiotechnological applications aimed at reducing microbial contamination. His work integrates core principles of biotechnology with practical applications in agriculture, food safety, and clinical research. His research aims to develop sustainable, translational solutions for managing microbial contamination and pathogenesis.