Thu Nov 07 14:30:28 UTC 2024: ## Kottayam Professor Wins Prestigious Microbiology Award

**KOTTAYAM, INDIA (November 7, 2024)** – Dr. S. Jisha, Director of the School of Food Science and Technology at Mahatma Gandhi University, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Senior Scientist Award from the Microbiologists Society India.

Dr. Jisha was selected for the award alongside two other distinguished educators, Mrinal K. Ghosh from West Bengal and Karthikeyan Ramalingam from Tamil Nadu. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of microbiology within India’s higher education institutions.

Dr. Jisha’s career spans 24 years, during which she has spearheaded research in food and agricultural microbiology, biofertilizers, and biopesticides. In addition to her role at Mahatma Gandhi University, she also serves as Coordinator of the National Institute of Plant Science and Technology and holds membership on the Board of Studies in multiple universities and colleges.

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