Biography:
Dr. A. Ranga Rao Ambati is a distinguished biotechnology scientist and academic with over 21 years of experience in teaching, research, innovation, and academic leadership. He serves as Senior Scientist (Rank of Associate Professor) and Director of the Advance Research Centre at Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research (VFSTR), India. His research focuses on algal biotechnology, food biotechnology, functional foods, nutraceuticals, natural products, and bioprocess engineering. Recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists (Stanford University/Elsevier, 2019–2025), he has published over 100 scholarly contributions with h-index: 32 and i10 Index: 69, and received several prestigious international/national awards for excellence in biotechnology research.
Title : Applications of microalgal astaxanthin and its importance in aquaculture: Recent developments