Dr. Rakesh Barik has completed his graduation from Utkal University, Odisha, post graduation from Manipal University, Manipal, and PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. He is a certified Behavior and Mentoring analyst. His research interests include pre-clinical evaluation of natural products, phytochemistry, and incorporation of natural products into novel drug delivery systems. He has provided consultancy services to various industries.