Dr. Raghunath Satpathy received his M.Sc. in Botany (Specialization Biotechnology) from Berhampur University Odisha, (Post M.Sc.) Advanced PG Diploma in Bioinformatics from University of Hyderabad, M. Tech. degree in Biotechnology from VIT University, Vellore India, also he was awarded the degree for the doctor of philosophy (PhD) in Biotechnology by Sambalpur University. Odisha. Currently he is continuing as the Assistant Professor in the School of Biotechnology, Gangadhar Meher University, Odisha. He has 13 years of teaching and research experiences. His current research interest is development and application of Bioinformatics tools/databases in the areas of environmental science and human therapeutics. He is the principal investigator of a research project sponsored by Odisha Higher education Council (OSHEC). He has authored 34 journal papers, 18 book chapters and one book to his credit and he is the recipient of many academic and research award.