Ashok K. Rathoure holds doctorate degree in Bioremediation/Biotechnology from Central University (HNBGU Srinagar UK India) and M.Tech. Biotechnology. Currently, he is associated with M/s Akone Services Lucknow, India and also working as Managing Director, Biohm Consultare Pvt. Ltd. Surat India. Previously he was associated with Eco Group of Companies Surat Gujarat; Vardan Environet Gurgaon; En-vision Group Surat (En-vision Environmental Services and En-vision Enviro Engineers Pvt. Ltd.) for EIA studies; Himachal Institute of Life Sciences Paonta and Beehive College of Ad. Studies Dehradun for teaching to Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and other biosciences subjects. His area of research is environmental biotechnology and publication includes 90 full length research papers in international and national journals of repute, more than 45 books from reputed publishers in India & abroad and more than 30 Book chapters. He is also associated as Editor-in-Chief for Octa Journal of Environmental Research, Managing Editor for Octa Journal of Biosciences and Executive Editor for Scientific India Magazine. He also holds PG Diploma in Human Resource Management.