Biography:
Poorvi Vishwakarma, am a fourth-year Ph.D. scholar at the Department of Biophysics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. My current research focuses on the structural and functional studies of GH43 β-xylosidase, an enzyme that degrades xylooligosaccharides from xylan polymer. This enzyme plays a crucial for enhancing bioethanol production. My research aims to understand key structural and functional aspects of this enzyme which will provide a way to engineer more efficient variant for industrial application.
I completed my graduation in the life sciences in 2015 followed by a post-graduation in zoology in 2017. In 2018, I have qualified the Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) exam which enabled me to secure a fellowship for pursuing my Ph.D.
Growing up in a middle-class family with an agricultural background, I have developed a connection with natural phenomena and observed them very closely which ultimately developed me as a good traveller. I also enjoy meeting new people. I am a good learner with strong event management skills
Title : Structural analysis of glycoside hydrolase family 43, beta-xylosidase and its complex with xylose from mesophilic Pseudopedobacter saltans