Prof. M.S. Jisha, Director of the School of Food Science and Technology at Mahatma Gandhi University, has been selected for the 2024 Senior Scientist Award from the Microbiologists Society India. This prestigious recognition celebrates her exceptional contributions to microbiology. Prof. Jisha, along with Dr. Mrinal K. Ghosh from West Bengal and Dr. Karthikeyan Ramalingam from Tamil Nadu, was chosen from a highly competitive pool of distinguished educators from higher education institutions across India.

Dr. A.M. Deshmukh, Chairman of the Society, shared that Prof. Jisha was awarded this honour following a rigorous evaluation of her research achievements and academic excellence in microbiology. With a career spanning 24 years, Prof. Jisha has led pioneering research in food and agricultural microbiology, biofertilisers, and biopesticides.

In addition to her role as a Professor at the School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Prof. Jisha serves as the Coordinator of the National Institute of Plant Science and Technology and member of the Board of Studies in multiple universities and colleges. She has also presented numerous papers at national and international forums, contributing significantly to the field.