Prof. (Dr.) ir. Jonathan A. Lal is the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Jacob Institute of Biotechnology and Bioengineering at SHUATS, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Health Genomics (Cum Laude) from Maastricht University and advanced degrees from TU Delft and Leiden University. His career spans academia, research, and leadership roles, including CEO of ptTheragnostic B.V. His expertise lies in public health genomics, biotechnology, and personalized medicine. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at Maastricht University, contributing to global health research and education.