New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Secondary Metabolites Biochemistry and Applications

New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Microbial Secondary Metabolites Biochemistry and Applications examines the areas of biotechnology and chemical engineering, covering aspects of plants, bacteria and machines, and using microbes as factories. The book is aimed at undergraduates, post-graduates and researchers studying microbial secondary metabolites, and is an invaluable reference source for biochemical engineers working in biotechnology, manipulating microbes, and developing new uses for bacteria and fungi. The applications of secondary metabolites in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical device development are also extensively covered.

The book integrates the aforementioned frontline branches into an interdisciplinary research work to satisfy those working in biotechnology, chemical engineering, alternative fuel development, diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. Chapters related to important research work on applications of microbial secondary metabolites are written by specialists in the various disciplines from the international community.

• Compiles the latest developments in the area of microbial secondary metabolites
• Authored by the top international researchers in this area
• Includes information related to nearly all areas of a microbial secondary metabolites system

Dr Vijai G. Gupta is an Assistant Professor of Biotechnology at MITS University of India. Currently he is working as Research Scientist at National University of Ireland in Galway. Dr. Gupta’s present work is focused on the development and optimization of novel Enzyme-based bioconversion systems for biorefining and bioenergy. He has been honored with several awards, including the prestigious Indian ICAR Senior Research Fellowship and Indian Young Scientist Award. He has submitted 33 new fungal nucleotide sequences and deposited 147 fungal strains in International databases. His work with Fusarium spp., Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Penicillium spp. and Trichoderma spp. is augmented by contributions to biotechnological development, molecular diversity, secondary metabolites and industrial applications
Dr. Gupta is the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Plant Pathology and a regional editorial board member of 8 other respected journals. He is the author of 40 journal articles and 27 book chapters. Gupta has also written and edited books and series from reputed publishers, including CRC Press, Taylor and Francis, USA; Springer, USA; Elsevier, USA; Nova Science Publisher, USA and LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.

Anita Pandey is Professor of Biotechnology at Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, India, with over 35 years of expertise in bioprospecting microbial biodiversity of the Indian Himalayan Region. Her research focuses on extremophiles, rhizosphere microbiology, biodegradation, fermented foods, water microbes, and antimicrobials. Prior to joining Graphic Era, she served as Scientist ‘G’ and Head at the G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and earlier at CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology. She has supervised 27 PhD scholars (19 completed, 8 ongoing) and 45 MSc dissertations. Dr. Pandey has twice served as Host Scientist under the CV Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers. Her honors include the National Young Woman Bioscientist Award, Vishisht Mahila Vaigyanik Sammaan, ICFRE Award for Environment Conservation, and the Lifetime Devotion Award (2025). With over 175 publications, she is recognized internationally, including recognition as the Principal Focal Person for Himalayan University Consortium by ICIMOD, and has a microbial species, Nantronococcus pandeyae, named in her honor.