Sandesh Adhikari

Sandesh Adhikari is currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Microbiology at St. Xavier's College, Tribhuvan University. His research interests center on microbial biotechnology and sustainable solutions, including the optimization of PHA production from environmental isolates and microbial degradation of keratin for waste valorization. He is currently working as a Research Intern at the Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology (RIBB), where his research is focused on guava leaf extract based edible coatings to enhance fruits and vegetables shelf-life.