Biography:
Poorvi Vishwakarma is a fourth-year Ph.D. scholar at the Department of Biophysics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Her current research focuses on the structural and functional studies of GH43 β-xylosidase, an enzyme that degrades xylooligosaccharides from the xylan polymer. This enzyme plays a crucial role in enhancing bioethanol production. Her research aims to understand key structural and functional aspects of this enzyme, which will pave the way for engineering more efficient variants for industrial applications.
She completed her graduation in life sciences in 2015, followed by a post-graduation in zoology in 2017. In 2018, she qualified for the Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) exam, enabling her to secure a fellowship for pursuing her Ph.D.
Growing up in a middle-class family with an agricultural background, she developed a strong connection with natural phenomena, observing them closely. This connection nurtured her as an avid traveler who enjoys meeting new people. She is a quick 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