KRITHIKA THIRUPPATHI is a growing Scientist in the field of “Environmental Microbiology”. Her research area mainly focuses on the exploration of possible utilization of microbes for the benefit of environment. She has been awarded Masters Degree in Biochemistry from PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore and Master of Philosophy Degree in Biochemistry from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. She has been served as “Junior Research Fellow” in the Department of Bioenergy, TamilNadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. Currently, she is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Hindusthan College of arts & Science, Coimbatore. Awards and Recognition 1. “International Best Researcher Award” in the field of “Environmental Microbiology” for the research “Assessment of ligninolytic bacterial consortium for the degradation of azo dye with electricity generation in a dual-chambered microbial fuel cell” by ISSN International Research Awards (IIRA-2022) in association with World Research Council. 2. Lifetime Member of World Research Council. Research article publications 1. Krithika, T., Kavitha, R., Dinesh, M., & Angayarkanni, J. (2021). Assessment of ligninolytic bacterial consortium for the degradation of azo dye with electricity generation in a dual-chambered microbial fuel cell. Environmental Challenges, 4, 100093. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2021.100093 2. Krithika, T., Kavitha, R., Mahendiran, R., & Dinesh, M. (2021). Evaluation of textile dye degrading potential of ligninolytic bacterial consortia. Environmental Challenges, 4, 100078. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2021.100078 3. Mary, J. E., Krithika, T., & Kavitha, R. (2020). Biodegradation of textile dye by ligninolytic bacteria isolated from Western Ghats. Int J Res Rev, 7(4), 22-29. Book chapter publications 1. “Bioremediation of organic pollutants through Microbial Fuel Cells” – Title of the edition “Microbial Fuel Cells: A Green and Sustainable Techniques for Environmental Remediation” – Springer Nature Publisher. 2. “Introduction of nanohybrid materials” – Title of the edition “Nanohybrid Materials for Treatment of Textiles Dyes” – Springer Nature Publisher.