Dr. Kriti Shrivastava brings a distinctive combination of scientific expertise, strategic business understanding, and people-focused leadership to her role as Director. With a Ph.D. in Biotechnology and an MBA from Liverpool John Moores University, UK, she bridges the worlds of science, management, innovation, and organizational development.Her professional journey spans research, academia, project leadership, technical training, and stakeholder engagement, providing her with a broad understanding of how ideas can be transformed into structured initiatives and meaningful outcomes. She has served as an Assistant Professor and Senior Research Associate and has undertaken leadership responsibilities in research projects involving agricultural safety, environmental biotechnology, microbial studies, and applied scientific research.As a Project Head, she has been responsible for coordinating research activities, supervising teams, maintaining focus on safety and standards, and driving projects towards their intended objectives. Her experience in organizing national and international workshops, seminars, training programmes, and large-scale social initiatives has further strengthened her capabilities in leadership, collaboration, communication, and execution.As Director, Dr. Shrivastava is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, integrity, continuous learning, and responsible growth. She believes that sustainable success is built through strong teams, thoughtful strategy, meaningful partnerships, and an unwavering focus on creating long-term value.Her vision is to bring together knowledge, innovation, and purposeful leadership to build organizations that are resilient, progressive, and prepared for the opportunities of tomorrow.