He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Bombay Veterinary College with an ICAR Junior Fellowship and completed his Ph.D. at the University of Guelph as a Commonwealth Fellow. Rising to Dean of Bombay Veterinary College and later Dean & Director at Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, he has published over 70 research papers and six book chapters. He established India’s first Veterinary Nuclear Medicine Centre, advanced targeted drug development, and holds multiple patents. His innovations include commercially available formulations such as Novizac, Sharkovet, and Novidip, with nano-buparvaquone in development. He also created Herdman, a dairy herd health software serving over two million cattle and buffaloes, and founded Microcapsulate LLP to develop technologies in ‘Barrier Film’ and ‘intestine-targeted microencapsulation’.

Dr. Md. Abdul Wahab is a Professor at the Department of Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture, Bangladesh Maritime University (BMU). He previously served for over 35 years as Professor of Limnology and Aquaculture at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), where he also held key positions including Founder Head of the Department of Fisheries Management and Dean of the Faculty of Fisheries. He later led the USAID-funded ECOFISH project at WorldFish Bangladesh as Chief of Party for eight years. A Commonwealth Scholar, Dr. Wahab earned his PhD from the University of Stirling, UK, and has since been a leader in aquaculture research and education. His innovations in pond dynamics, carp-mola polyculture, periphyton-based systems, and shrimp/crab farming have significantly influenced sustainable aquaculture practices in Bangladesh and across South Asia. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers, developed 10 aquaculture technologies, and supervised 23 PhDs and over 100 Master's students. His achievements have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the BIFAD Scientific Excellence Award, WorldFish Board Appreciation Award, and BAURES Global Research Impact Award. With a current ResearchGate h-index of 55, his ongoing work focuses on biodiversity conservation, artisanal fisheries, and climate-resilient marine farming for the blue economy..

Professor Dr. Md. Abdul Alim is a distinguished academic and researcher serving as the Head of the Department of Food Technology and Rural Industries at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU). With over two decades of experience in the fields of food safety, processing, and biotechnology, he has made significant contributions to academia and national food security initiatives. Dr. Alim earned his PhD in Food Hygiene and Public Health from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. His work focuses on food quality control, value-added food products, and public health aspects of food processing. He has played a leading role in developing innovative training modules, supervising postgraduate research, and collaborating on national and international projects aimed at enhancing food safety and rural industries in Bangladesh..

Dr. Md Abu Reza is a professor and Chairman of the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh and currently serves as the Director of the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). He earned his PhD in November 2006 from the Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore (NUS), with an excellent outcome of three US patent applications, two book chapters and 6 research articles. Subsequently, he was awarded Post-Doctoral Fellowship from NUS and continued his exciting journey of research from 2008-2010. During this period, he mastered himself in the field of molecular biology and protein science. Currently, he is the Lead Investigator of the Molecular Biology & Protein Science Laboratory, University of Rajshahi (https://mbpsl.ru.ac.bd/). He is an excellent academician, highly accomplished researcher and an admirable motivator and mentor. His research interests are diverse, with a current focus on identifying gene mutations as early diagnostic markers for hypertriglyceridemia, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), and other non-communicable diseases prevalent in Bangladesh. Professor Reza has authored over 80 publications across various research fields.

Prof. Dr. Probodh Borah is the Director of Research (Veterinary) at Assam Agricultural University and former Professor & Head of the Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Science, AAU. He obtained his B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees from AAU and completed post-doctoral research at the University of California, Irvine, USA. Since joining AAU in 1987, he has served in various academic roles in Veterinary Microbiology and was instrumental in establishing the Department of Animal Biotechnology and initiating the DBT-funded M.V.Sc. program in Animal Biotechnology. With over 180 research publications, he has guided numerous postgraduate and doctoral students, and his research focuses on veterinary microbiology, animal biotechnology, and bioinformatics. In recognition of his contributions, he received the Best Teacher Award from AAU in 2016.

Dr. Eric Brum is the Country Team Leader for the FAO Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) in Bangladesh and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Since 2015, he has led FAO’s work in Bangladesh on avian influenza control, antimicrobial resistance monitoring, and responsible antibiotic use through the Bangladesh AMR Response Alliance. Previously, he served as FAO Indonesia’s Chief Technical Advisor (2006–2015), where he developed avian influenza surveillance systems and a rabies control programme in Bali. He has provided rabies expertise in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, and helped coordinate the UN’s COVID-19 emergency response in Bangladesh. Dr. Brum holds dual BSc degrees in Biology and Environmental Studies, a DVM with a Certificate in International Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University, and an MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health from the Royal Veterinary College, London. A former Fulbright Fellow to Mozambique, he also mentors young veterinarians in companion animal practice.

Professor Emran Bin Yunus, a distinguished Internist and Nephrologist at the Center for Specialized Care & Research, Chattogram, is a graduate of Chittagong Medical College (CMC) with FCPS and FRCPE. He has served as Professor and Head of Nephrology, Vice Principal, and Principal of CMC, and founded the Bangladesh Kidney Foundation, introducing nephrology services at CMCH in 1986. An active educator, researcher, and global health consultant, he has contributed to national health policy, co-authored dengue and malaria guidelines, and co-won The BMJ Group Award 2010. His honors include the National Science & Technology Award, BRA Gold Medal 2020, and CCC Ekusey Honorary Award 2025. Currently a BMDC Member and Board Member of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, his interests span dialysis adequacy, community nephrology, medical professionalism, and public health advocacy.

Sarah worked in clinical practice for many years before undertaking a PhD in computer science when she developed virtual reality simulators for training veterinary students. She won the Times Higher Education 'UK Most Innovative Teacher of the Year'. She led a major curriculum review at Bristol Veterinary School, UK and introduced outcome-based, integrated and student-centered approaches. She has an extensive track record in educational research with nearly 100 peer reviewed publications. She is now an Emeritus Professor with the University of Bristol and is fortunate to be able to dedicate more time to educational research projects and collaborations around the world.