Richard Mugani is a faculty member and researcher at the National Institute of Public Health (INSP) of Burundi, where he also serves as Head of the Bacteriology Department. His expertise spans applied microbiology, clinical microbiology, and public health microbiology, with a particular focus on Cyanobacteria, including Microcystis aeruginosa, cyanotoxins, microcystins, and biodegradation processes. He combines his academic, research, and managerial roles to strengthen the scientific and technical capacities of the Bacteriology Department. Richard holds a degree in microbiology from Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco.