Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shivanthi Samarasinghe is an accomplished academic and researcher in microbial molecular genetics and genomics at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. She holds a PhD in Microbial Molecular Genetics and a first-class honours degree in Chemistry, supported by advanced research training in bacterial genomics, bioinformatics, leadership, and higher education practice. Her academic career spans progressive roles in microbiology and allied health sciences, including postdoctoral research and senior teaching appointments, alongside leadership of a specialist research group. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, with particular emphasis on pathogens associated with pregnancy and birth-related infections, employing next-generation sequencing and molecular diagnostic approaches. She has secured competitive international research funding, supervises doctoral researchers, and contributes extensively to global health through editorial roles, grant reviewing, and invited scientific presentations. Through her integrated research, teaching, and service, she makes sustained contributions to advancing antimicrobial resistance research and maternal newborn health globally.