She retired as Chief Scientist at CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore in the year 2014. She obtained her Ph. D in Biochemistry from Baylor University, Texas USA and has had Post-doctoral training at the Department of Biochemistry University of Cambridge, UK.

Her professional experience as a research scientist, with specialisation in the areas of structural biology of plant proteins, protein engineering and analytical biochemistry and food safety, including grass-root work, academic activities, consultation, and positions of institutional leadership span over three and half decades. She has 90 peer-reviewed publications in journals of repute.

Her exceptionally strong analytical skills, with extensive knowledge of food analysis are globally recognised.
Post retirement her passion for achieving the highest standards, knowledge dissemination and teaching still remain. Leveraging her vast experience and expertise, she continues to be diligently involved in various aspects of food safety and quality assurance.