Dr. Indrani Mukherjee obtained her B.Sc. degree and M.Sc. degrees in Geology at the University of Delhi in 2011 and 2013, respectively. In 2017, she obtained her doctorate from the University of Tasmania. After graduation, she continued as a postdoctoral researcher in Tasmania. Her research questions key concepts, and explores links between early Earth evolution, the origin of complex life and formation of precious mineral deposits. The approach involves a nuanced understanding of ancient marine environments, via novel and cutting-edge geochemical techniques.