Santosh Ramchuran has over 25 years of experience in the Biotechnology sector having held positions at various local biotech industries. He is a successful leader in science and technology with proven abilities in developing, implementing, and commercializing innovative technologies, products, and bioprocesses. Santosh holds a MSc Biotechnology and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Lund University (Sweden). He is the author and contributor of several peer reviewed papers in biotechnology. He serves on various research and evaluation panels including the National Research Foundation and provides mentorship to Biotech Start-ups and is a member of the review committee for the sub-Saharan L’Oréal Women in Science Awards. He is also appointed as a Research Fellow at the University of KwaZulu Natal. He is currently a Research Group Leader and Principal Scientist of the Bioprocessing Group at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in South Africa, focusing on disruptive bio-based innovations and bio-manufacturing.