• Use of bacteriophages as a novel tool for environmental surveillance, specifically in tracking and mapping the spread of typhoid fever. This approach has offered a more efficient and accurate method for understanding and controlling the disease's transmission in various environments.• Conducted in-depth research on bacterial survival strategies against bacteriophages. This work involves unraveling the complex interactions between bacteriophages and bacteria, leading to a deeper understanding of microbial ecology and resistance mechanisms like BREX Anti-BREX system.• Developed and implemented innovative laboratory and field techniques for the detection and analysis of bacteriophage-bacteria interactions, contributing to the advancement of environmental microbiology and public health safety.• Actively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including microbiologists, epidemiologists, and environmental scientists, to apply findings in a real-world context and improve public health strategies against waterborne diseases.My work not only contributes to the scientific community's understanding of bacteriophage-bacteria dynamics but also has significant implications for public health, particularly in regions where typhoid fever is prevalent.

• Microbial Genome editing and subsequent analysis.• Gene expression analysis.• Mass Spectroscopy and HPLC method development for small molecule analysis.• Proteomic analysis using LC-HRMS

• Organic acids and sugar analysis using HPLC and LC-MS/MS.• Cellulase enzyme analysis and biomass hydrolysis.• Fermenter operation for microbial enzyme production.

• Fungal Endophyte screening, culture and stock management.• DNA/RNA isolation from plant and microbial sources.• PCR/qPCR, SDS-PAGE.• Cellulase producing fungus screening.• Supervised undergraduate students working on research projects.

Research training on genome editing in fungus. This involves Construct design and preparation, fungal protoplast preparation and genome editing.