Our Team
Experienced Professionals Dedicated to Science-Driven Innovation
Our team brings expertise in product innovation and a commercialization mindset.
At Mycologics, our team brings together expertise in fungal biology, natural product discovery, biotechnology, and agricultural innovation. We combine scientific insight with practical field experience to create sustainable and affordable biofungicide solutions that support growers and protect the environment.
Anindya Chanda
Ph.D. CEO and Founder
Job: leads scientific direction,
partnerships, and commercialization
Sohaila Dar
Plant Biologist and Senior Scientist
Job: Leads product validation and efficacy testing and designs and executes plant assays for biofungicide evaluation
Nick Macris
Business Development Lead
Job: Leads strategic partnership development and commercial planning, advancing collaborations with agricultural industry partners and go-to-market strategy.
John Salmeron
Ph. D. Regulatory Lead
Job: Leads regulatory strategy and compliance, designing and managing studies for EPA registration and ensuring regulatory readiness for commercial launch.
Prof. Jose Bruno Barcena
NC State University Advisor and Key Collaborator, Biofermentation
Job: Provides expertise in biofermentation and biomanufacturing scale-up. Collaborates on fermentation optimization and bioprocess development for commercial production.
Leadership
Guided by a strong scientific foundation and a mission-focused strategy, our leadership team oversees research, development, and commercialization efforts.
With backgrounds in:
plant pathology and fungal biology
biotechnology and natural product research
agricultural product development
business and strategic partnerships
our leadership ensures Mycologics continues to advance high-efficacy solutions inspired by understanding how pathogens infect plants.
Scientific & Research Team
The scientific team at Mycologics is dedicated to uncovering new biological mechanisms and transforming them into effective agricultural tools.
Their work focuses on:
understanding pathogen infection pathways
identifying natural compounds with protective properties
developing innovative formulations
validating performance across crops and environments
This deep scientific expertise led to the discovery that forms the basis of MYCOV-43™ and future technologies.
Product Development & Innovation
Our development team bridges laboratory research and field application, ensuring that every product is:
effective for growers
easy to use
compatible with existing programs
scalable and cost-efficient
They work closely with growers, advisors, and partners to deliver practical solutions that address real agricultural challenges.
Our Mission
We envision a future where harmful fungal pathogens no longer threaten global food security. Mycologics is committed to delivering nature-powered biofungicides that reduce reliance on harmful chemicals, combat fungicide resistance, and foster healthier, more productive ecosystems.
Our work is guided by:
✅ scientific excellence
✅ environmental responsibility
✅ affordability and accessibility for growers
Together, we’re cultivating a healthier future.
