Dr.Priya Katyalis working as Microbiologist in the Department of Microbiology, P.A.U. She has published more than 15 papers in journals of repute like Jounal of Microbiology, 3-Biotech, Cellulose Chemistry and Technology and Applied Biochemistry & Microbiology. She has been serving as reviewer in several journals like Natural Product Research, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Food Chemistry, Indian Journal of Microbiology, Journal of Basic Microbiology, Journal of Food Biochemistry and Food Science & Nutrition. She has guided 13 M.Sc and 2 Ph.Dstudent as Major AdvisorHer area of specialization includes Enzymatic potential of microbes and their use for industrial and environmental applications. She is also working on Biocolorant molecules from fungi.