I am an Assistant Professor of Biotechnology with a PhD in Microbiology, specializing in microbiome research, antimicrobial resistance, and the intersection of microbial sciences with human health. My work is driven by a sustained interest in understanding complex host–microbe interactions, particularly in the context of women’s health, metabolic disorders, and infectious diseases.

My doctoral research focused on the gut microbiome in Indian women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), employing metagenomic approaches to uncover microbial signatures associated with disease. Building on this foundation, my research has expanded to include antimicrobial resistance, biofilm biology, nanobiotechnology, and environmental microbiology, with a translational orientation toward public health and therapeutic innovation.

I have authored and co-authored numerous publications in high-impact international journals, including work in areas such as microbial pathogenesis, endocrine disruption, microbiome therapeutics, and sustainable biotechnologies. Several of my publications have been recognized among the most cited and downloaded in their respective journals, reflecting both scientific relevance and interdisciplinary reach. My H-Index is 21 along with 2500+ Citations.

My academic journey includes research affiliations with institutions such as Imperial College London and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), alongside active engagement with global scientific communities through memberships in organizations like the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC), and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI). I am also a Future Leaders Mentoring Fellow with ASM.

In addition to research, I am deeply committed to teaching, mentorship, and academic service. I have supervised students across undergraduate and postgraduate levels and regularly contribute as a peer reviewer for leading international journals across microbiology, biotechnology, and health sciences.

My broader academic vision is to contribute to globally relevant, interdisciplinary research that bridges laboratory science with real-world health and environmental challenges, while fostering the next generation of scientists through rigorous and inclusive education.