Dr. Zakaria Ahmed is an accomplished microbiologist with a distinguished academic and research career. With a foundational background rooted in Bangladesh, Dr. Ahmed is fluent in Bengali and English, with a fair proficiency in spoken Japanese, enabling him to engage in diverse international collaborations. Educational Background: Dr. Ahmed’s academic journey began with an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology from the University of Dhaka, where he was a recipient of multiple scholarships, including the prestigious Dhaka University Microbiology Departmental Scholarship and the Bangladesh Governmental General Scholarship. He further pursued a Ph.D. in Japan under the Japanese Governmental Scholarship (MONBUSHO), focusing on the production of rare aldopentoses from D-glucose by microbial and enzymatic methods. His post-doctoral research was conducted under the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship at the National Food Research Institute (NFRI), Japan. Research and Professional Experience: Dr. Ahmed’s career spans multiple prestigious institutions worldwide. He has served as a faculty member and researcher at Kagawa University, Japan; Primeasia University (PAU), Dhaka, Bangladesh; and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia. His research has significantly contributed to the fields of microbiology and biotechnology, supervising numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students. During his tenure as a Scientific Officer at the Bangladesh Jute Research Institute, Dr. Ahmed spearheaded interdisciplinary research projects that led to advancements in the microbiological aspects of jute retting and fiber quality improvement. His work on microbial enzyme production, isolation, purification, and application has been widely recognized. Research Contributions: Dr. Ahmed has an extensive portfolio of published research papers, review articles, and conference presentations. His research interests include environmental and natural product microbiology, bacterial enzyme applications, and medical microbiology. Notably, his master’s thesis on radiation sterilization techniques and his doctoral research on enzymatic transformations have laid the groundwork for his innovative research in microbial biotechnology. Editorial and Professional Affiliations: An esteemed member of several professional organizations, Dr. Ahmed is associated with the American Society for Microbiology, International Society for Rare Sugar, Canadian Society of Microbiologists, and more. He is also a valued editorial board member and reviewer for numerous international scientific journals, contributing to the advancement of microbiological sciences globally. Awards and Recognitions: Dr. Ahmed’s excellence has been recognized through various awards, including the Junior High School Bangladesh Governmental Scholarship, Japanese Governmental Scholarship (MONBUSHO), and the JSPS Fellowship. These accolades underscore his commitment to academic and research excellence. Current Focus: Currently, Dr. Ahmed’s research interests lie in the exploration of bio-pesticides for crop and animal pest control, the search for antimicrobial agents from medicinal plants, and the synthesis of bioactive natural products. His dedication to advancing microbiological research continues to make significant impacts in improving food security and medical microbiology. Dr. Zakaria Ahmed’s contributions to microbiology and biotechnology have not only enriched scientific knowledge but also fostered international collaborations and innovation in the field.