KMU Department of Biotechnology Appoints Prof. Saurabh Kulshrestha of Bennett University as Adjunct Visiting Professor

To enhance the international academic collaboration capacity of the Department of Biotechnology at Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) and to expand its global research network, the department has appointed Prof. Saurabh Kulshrestha, Dean of Research & Development at Bennett University, India, as an Adjunct Visiting Professor. Through this appointment, the department aims to leverage his extensive experience in research and academic leadership to strengthen international academic exchange and collaboration, as well as to broaden the global perspectives and research competitiveness of faculty members and students.

Prof. Saurabh Kulshrestha currently serves as the Dean of Research & Development at Bennett University. He has long been engaged in research across diverse fields, including biotechnology, microbial ecology, environmental science, sustainable development, and innovation-driven research. He actively promotes interdisciplinary academic collaboration and international research networking. In addition to his research expertise, he also possesses extensive experience in higher education administration and research management, with significant contributions in research strategy development, international collaboration advancement, and innovative talent cultivation. He is recognized as an important contributor to the advancement of higher education and research development in India.

This appointment not only demonstrates the Department of Biotechnology’s ongoing efforts to expand its international collaboration network, but also further facilitates engagement with global academic institutions. By introducing international academic expertise and research resources, it will help increase opportunities for faculty members and students to participate in international collaboration, while opening up broader prospects for interdisciplinary research and academic development.

In recent years, the Department of Biotechnology at KMU has continuously promoted internationalization and actively established partnerships with universities and research institutions worldwide. Through diverse approaches such as academic exchange, research collaboration, and talent development, the department strengthens global academic connectivity. The appointment of Prof. Saurabh Kulshrestha as an Adjunct Visiting Professor will further enhance the department’s international visibility and inject new momentum into future academic research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international talent cultivation.

The Department of Biotechnology at KMU will continue to deepen cooperation with leading academic institutions worldwide, expand opportunities for international exchange among faculty and students, and move toward its goal of becoming a globally influential center for education and research.