Dr. Debasis Mitra currently serves as an Assistant Professor within the Department of Microbiology at Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), India. He earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Raiganj University, Raiganj, West Bengal, India, and ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha, India. Dr. Mitra holds an M.Sc. (Biotechnology) from Graphic Era University, India, and B.Sc. (Biotechnology) from Vidyasagar University, India. He is an esteemed alumnus researcher of the Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at ICAR-IIHR, India. Dr. Mitra further expanded his academic horizons through a virtual doctoral internship at the Universidad de Santander, Colombia. His scholarly endeavours are reflected in numerous research and review papers published in esteemed national and international journals, as well as contributions to books, book chapters, newsletters, research technical bulletins, extended summaries, technologies, e-Publications, and popular articles in leading magazines and journals. His academic engagement extends to participation in numerous national and international conferences. Dr. Mitra has been appointed to various editorial roles, including editor, academic editor, review editor, guest editor, or editorial board member for reputable national and international journals. Additionally, he has contributed as a special issue lead editor, guest editor, guest editor assistant, topic coordinator, and provided reviews for over 60 journals.