Prof. Dr. Samingan, M.Si., was born in Central Aceh (now Bener Meriah) on December 1, 1964. He completed his early education at MIS Suka Damai in 1977, continued his secondary education at MTsS Lampahan and graduated in 1981, and finished his high school education at SMA PGRI 1 Bireuen in 1984. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology education from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, in 1989. He then pursued a master’s degree in biology at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, completing it in 1998. In 2009, he obtained his Doctoral degree in Biology from the Postgraduate Program of Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB). In 1990, Prof. Samingan began his academic career as a lecturer in the Biology Education Program, FKIP Universitas Syiah Kuala. He teaches Microbiology, Mycology, and Cell Biology. Since 1998, his research has consistently focused on the field of mycology, particularly on the exploration and utilization of fungi, with special emphasis on microfungi. His work contributes to the advancement of biological sciences, especially in understanding fungal diversity and their potential applications.