I hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, specializing in Polymer Chemistry, from CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad, one of India's premier research institutions. My academic and research career includes extensive international experience in France, Canada, and the United Kingdom. I was awarded the prestigious Marie-Curie Fellowship to pursue research in the UK and have accumulated approximately 7.5 years of international research experience. I am currently serving as a Professor and HoD of Chemistry at Presidency University, Bengaluru, India where I contribute to undergraduate teaching, research, and doctoral supervision. Two research scholars have completed their Ph.D. degrees under my supervision, and I am currently guiding five additional research scholars. My research contributions include 29 publications in international journals, three patents, and three book chapters. In addition to my academic and research credentials, I have experience in academic leadership, team building, institutional and departmental management, research proposal development, and scientific communication. I have international collaborations and professional experience across diverse cultural and academic environments. I have ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, foster research-oriented academic cultures, and engage effectively with both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders.