K.A Rubeena earned a BSc in Zoology (2007) from the University of Calicut, a Bachelors in Education in Natural Sciences (2008) and an MSc in Microbiology (2012) from Mahatma Gandhi University. She secured a PhD in Microbiology (2021) from the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies. She is now an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biosciences, MES College Marampally. Her work has resulted in a number of international publications, presentations, and life memberships in various international societies, and awards. Her research area includes shorebird ecology, environmental ecology, antimicrobial resistance, and heavy metals.