Dr. Saima Zaki is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, and holds a Ph.D. in Physiotherapy with a specialization in cardiopulmonary sciences. Her research primarily focuses on the modulation of cardiac autonomic function through exercise interventions in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, with a strong emphasis on clinical trials and autonomic assessment. She has contributed to the advancement of physiotherapy through evidence-based research, particularly in the domains of cardiac autonomic neuropathy, exercise physiology, and cardiometabolic rehabilitation. Dr. Zaki has led several randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and cross-sectional studies exploring autonomic dysfunction, functional capacity, and quality-of-life metrics in chronic disease populations. She is also actively engaged in supervising doctoral and postgraduate research, with expertise in study design, statistical analysis, and evidence synthesis. Her work reflects a strong commitment to translational research aimed at improving clinical outcomes in non-communicable diseases through physiotherapy-led interventions.