
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Teaches D.Pharm, B.Pharm and M.Pharm students, with expertise in pharmacognosy, extraction techniques, formulation development, nanotechnology, and network pharmacology. Her research primarily focuses on breast cancer therapeutics, diabetes, phytomolecules, and advanced drug delivery systems.
Her research work includes development of novel extraction methods for phytoconstituents, nanocarrier-based drug delivery, and natural product standardization. She is also pursuing doctoral research in advanced lipid-based nanocarrier systems for cancer therapy.
In addition to her academic and research contributions, she has authored multiple research publications and co-authored the book Therapeutic Side of Culinary Greens. Her scholarly interests integrate traditional medicinal knowledge with modern pharmaceutical sciences, particularly in the areas of phytotherapy and formulation research.
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore | Assistant Professor | 20/03/2022- 30/09/2025 |
| Manipal college of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MAHE, Manipal | Assistant professor | 03/10/2025 till date |
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Advanced Pharmacognosy | M.Pharm Semester I |
| Pharmacognosy Practical I | M.Pharm Semester I |
| Advanced Pharmacognosy II | M.Pharm Semester II |
| Herbal Cosmetics | M.Pharm Semester II |
| Pharmacognosy Practical - 2 | M.Pharm Semester II |
| Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I (Theory) | B.Pharm Semester IV |
| Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I (Practical) | B.Pharm Semester IV |
| Pharmacognosy (Theory) | D.Pharm Part I |
| Pharmacognosy (Practical) | D.Pharm Part I |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Pharm | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal | 2020 |
| M.Pharm | Pharmacognosy | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal | 2022 |
| Ph.D | Pharmacy | NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nitte (DU), Mangalore | Ongoing |