Riya BhattacharyaDr Riya Bhattacharya is an accomplished academician and researcher specializing in biotechnology and health technology. Currently she is an Assistant Professor at Woxsen University; she also holds the position of Co-Chairperson for the Centre of Excllence for Health Technology and Biodiversity. In 2025, she was appointed as the Chair Professorship Holder under the mentorship of Prof. John P.A. Ioannidis of Stanford University, dedicated to research integrity and high-impact medical and public policy research. Her research primarily focuses on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), investigating how natural compounds like essential oils can work synergistically with conventional drugs to combat drug-resistant pathogens. With significant publications in SCOPUS and SCIE indexed journals and 18 filed patents, her work significantly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the areas of global public health, symbiotic drug discovery, clean energy, and sustainable bioenergy ecosystems. Read More Read Less