Dr. Mangal S. Rathore currently holds the position of principal scientist in the Division of Applied Phycology and Biotechnology at CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), located in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India. Additionally, Dr. Rathore serves as an associate professor at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. His research focuses on studying the biochemical and molecular responses in plants thriving in extreme environments, particularly seaweeds with a primary aim to improve strains and germplasms to add the commercial seaweed farming towards achieving “SDG” under Blue Economy program. The core of Dr. Rathore’s work lies in utilizing seaweeds as unconventional genetic resources to revolutionize agriculture by integrating or translating the unique attributes of seaweed into crop plants. Dr. Rathore's current projects emphasize genomic, proteomic, and metabolomics strategies to examine seaweed responses, fostering advancements in seaweed cultivation and genetic enhancement. Dr. Rathore has an extensive publication record, including over 70 research articles in national and international journals, showcasing his commitment to disseminating valuable scientific knowledge. Prof. Dr. Vaibhav A. Mantri is currently a Senior Principal Scientist and Divisional Chair (Head) of Applied Phycology and Biotechnology Division at CSIR-Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India. Dr. Mantri has over 20 years of experience in Applied Phycology and has published over 130 research papers. His research group is engaged in studies centred around improving cultivation techniques for economically important seaweeds to achieve year-round farming. He is also trying to establish environmental implications of seaweed cultivation in tropical waters to achieve ‘Sustainable Development Goals’ under the framework of ‘Blue economy.’ He has two patents to his credit. He has developed and transferred technologies to various industries.