I am currently working as a Project Scientist at the DBT-North East Centre for Agricultural Biotechnology (DBT-NECAB), affiliated with Assam Agricultural University, India. My academic journey began with a Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology, where I investigated the defense responses of blackgram induced by bruchid beetle infestation. Over the past 11 years—including four years of doctoral research and 7 years of postdoctoral project work—I have developed a strong foundation in molecular biology, particularly in the areas of plant-insect interactions and CRISPR/Cpf1-mediated genome editing. My previous work at CSIR-NEIST focused on genome editing of a key stress-responsive gene in a local rice cultivar using the CRISPR/Cpf1 system. I possess hands-on expertise in cloning, plant transformation, transcriptomic analysis, genome editing, and advanced imaging techniques, including confocal microscopy. I am passionate about integrating cutting-edge molecular tools to address critical challenges in crop improvement and am always keen to collaborate, learn, and contribute to innovations in agricultural biotechnology.