Anandi Tamby is a marine microbiologist specializing in microbial membrane biology and adaptive mechanisms to high hydrostatic pressure. She followed her PhD program with Utrecht University. Her research focused on understanding how marine microorganisms modify membrane structure and function to survive in extreme deep-sea environments. Her passion for the ocean goes beyond professional settings, as she loves to dive and dive.

She also writes and curates Science Tambourine (https://sciencetambourine.github.io/ScienceTambourine/), a science communication blog where she explores ocean science, environmental issues, and broader topics in research and discovery for a diverse audience.