Dr. Nkosinathi Goodman Dlamini is a dedicated microbiologist and academic with research interests spanning nanotechnology, environmental microbiology, and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). He holds a PhD and MSc in Microbiology from the University of Zululand, a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health from the University of Pretoria, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His scholarly contributions include over 20 publications in DHET-accredited journals, focusing on the green synthesis and application of nanoparticles for wastewater treatment and environmental sustainability. His doctoral work investigated Fe@Cu core-shell nanoparticles, exploring their biosafety and industrial applications. Dr. Dlamini is also actively engaged in pedagogical research, with recent publications addressing higher education well-being and curriculum innovation. As an educator, he has taught academic skills and supervised numerous postgraduate students, fostering inclusive, student-centred, and technology-integrated learning environments. He is a member of SACNASP and serves as a peer reviewer for international journals, including Chemosphere, Industry and Higher Education.