Biography:
She is a fourth-year PhD candidate focusing on the function and regulation of β-glucosidases in filamentous fungi, with a particular emphasis on fungal biotechnology. Her research integrates genetic engineering, enzymology, and molecular biology to analyze the functional roles of β-glucosidases and the transcriptional networks that regulate their expression under diverse environmental and nutritional conditions. Her work aims to develop robust fungal strains for efficient lignocellulosic biomass conversion, enabling the sustainable production of biofuels, biochemicals, and industrial enzymes.
She completed her master’s thesis in molecular biology prior to beginning her PhD studies, during which she cloned and characterized viral genes from the D29 phage that infects Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in molecular cloning, gene expression, and microbial genetics, which helped her develop a systematic approach to complex genetic and regulatory studies in fungi.
She aims to bridge fundamental research and applied biotechnology by integrating molecular biology, genetics, enzymology, and systems-level analyses of microbial metabolism. Through publications, participation in government scientific initiatives such as Bharat Innovates, and collaborative partnerships, she has actively engaged with the scientific community and established herself as a promising researcher in industrial biotechnology, environmental sustainability, and renewable energy.
Title : Cellular and molecular studies on b-glucosidases from hypercellulolytic fungus Talaromyces pinophilus