Our People

The Minds Behind XiliHerb

A focused team of researchers, engineers, and domain experts united by a shared commitment to advancing sustainable bio-based innovation — supported by an experienced advisory network.

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Founder
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Founder & CEO

Mallikarjuna G.

Mallikarjuna is an entrepreneur with experience across FMCG, entertainment, and technology-led ventures, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective to innovation-driven businesses. With a strong interest in sustainability, process innovation, and emerging technologies, he founded XiliHerb to explore scalable biotechnology pathways for naturally derived ingredients and next-generation bio-based systems. His vision is centered on building a long-term platform where science, sustainability, and industrial innovation converge.

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Core Team

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Senior Research Associate

Sourabh Prabha

A Ph.D. scholar in Food Science and Nutrition with expertise in sustainable product development, functional ingredient systems, and quality assurance frameworks. His experience includes sensory evaluation, food safety systems (ISO 22000, GMP, GLP), and research-driven product innovation. He supports scalable and innovation-focused development initiatives.

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Research Associate

Ananya A.B

A Food Science and Nutrition researcher with experience in sustainable food innovation, product development, and laboratory-based analysis. Currently pursuing doctoral studies, her work focuses on functional food systems, nutritional improvement, and research-driven ingredient innovation. She contributes to physicochemical analysis, formulation development, and sustainable food technologies.

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Research Intern

Sakshi Raibagi

A Food Science and Nutrition graduate (M.Sc., University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore) with research experience in the valorisation of underutilised plant materials and functional ingredient development, including an Erasmus+ exchange semester at the University of Kassel, Germany. At XiliHerb, she contributes to research-driven ingredient innovation and analytical characterisation work.

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Advisors

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XiliHerb benefits from the guidance of experienced researchers, academic experts, and industry professionals who bring domain depth across biochemistry, agricultural science, and sustainable innovation ecosystems.

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Academic Advisor

Dr. Savita S. Manganavar

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore — Dept. of Food Science & Nutrition

Food Science, Nutrition & Sustainable Food Systems

Professor and Head of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore. With extensive academic and research contributions in food science, nutrition, and sustainable food systems, she has authored numerous journal publications, conference papers, and academic research works. Her expertise and scientific guidance contribute to strengthening research-led innovation and biotechnology-focused development initiatives.

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Academic Advisor

Dr. Umashankar N.

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore — Dept. of Agricultural Microbiology

Agricultural Microbiology, Biocontrol & Bioenergy

Professor and Head of the Department of Agricultural Microbiology at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, with over 18 years of academic and research experience. His work spans biocontrol agents, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, mushroom cultivation, and bioenergy development, reflected in more than 60 journal publications. His expertise strengthens XiliHerb's research foundations in microbial applications for sustainable agricultural bioconversion.

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