Nikos is a leading expert in microbiome genomics, currently heading the Prokaryote Program at the Joint Genome Institute, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. With a background in biology and bioinformatics, he has held roles in academia, national labs, and industry. His research focuses on microorganisms and data science, with over 700 publications and 90,000+ citations. Recognized globally, he has received numerous scientific honors and serves on editorial and advisory boards supporting microbiology, genomics, and biotechnology research worldwide.