Anita Handore Salunke

Dr. Anita V. Handore is the visionary Founder and Director of PhytoElixir Pvt. Ltd., an innovation based Phyto- Biotech start up, Nashik, MS, India. A highly accomplished bio scientist and entrepreneur. She holds Ph.D. in Microbiology and M.Phil. in Environmental Science and recognized with her remarkable achievements including two process patents granted in Microbiology and Phyto-Biotechnology sector . Her next patents are filed in the fields of Agriculture-Biotechnology, Food Technology and Healthcare ,Phyto-nutraceuticals. Her work exemplifies the harmonious integration of science, innovation, and societal benefit. With over two decades of expertise in innovative research and development, she has excelled in translating laboratory research into value driven technologies, significantly impacting sectors including Phyto-Biotechnology, Microbiology, Phyto-Nutraceuticals , Phytocosmeceutical, Functional Foods and Beverages, Education ,Agriculture and Environment, Healthcare, etc. At Global platform, she has been honored as distinguished speaker for delivering scientific talks at prestigious International conferences and symposia .She is working as Editorial board member and prolific author, contributing extensively to International research journals and books of global repute. Over 102 research publications, presentations and, talks with reputed International and National research Journals & platforms along with numerous book chapters and books published with world leading publishers are to her credit. Sequences database of several novel and rare endophytes discovered by her submitted to NCBI GenBank is creditable. Dr. Anita has commendably and successfully shouldered managerial and administrative responsibilities and effectively serving as Program Advisory Committee member for research foundations and prestigious National universities. As a research guide, she has been effectively guiding and mentoring M.Sc. and PhD students of recognized Indian Universities. Her social and scientific endeavors extend beyond the research. She actively participates in community-driven initiatives, leveraging her knowledge and expertise to raise awareness and uplift society. To date, this versatile personality has been honored and appreciated with over 21 awards from State, National, and International forums in recognition of her noteworthy research contributions to diverse sectors including Social Welfare. Driven by her profound vision, Dr. Anita has started journey as an entrepreneur with the purpose to serve hidden treasure of nature & bring resilience by revitalizing living beings, through her scientific and innovative power for addressing some global challenges & create value for society at large.