I am an enthusiastic researcher with a strong background in Plant Sciences with expertise in medicinal plant research, phytochemistry, molecular biology, anticancer studies, and natural product-based therapeutics. Experienced in in vitro and in silico approaches, including network pharmacology and molecular docking. Skilled in scientific data analysis, laboratory techniques, research communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed international journals.

Palak Thakur
@palakthakur2
Plant science researcher at Central University of Himachal Pradesh studying Angelica glauca through anticancer research and phytochemical profiling.
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Ph.D. Research Scholar
Central University of Himachal Pradesh
Jan 2020 - Dec 2026 (6 years 11 months)
Conducted phytochemical profiling and anticancer studies of Angelica glauca using in vitro and in silico approaches.
Project Assistant
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
Jan 2020 - Mar 2020 (2 months)
Worked on the project 'Technological Convergence for Suitable Production and Utilization of Seaweeds.'
Teaching Assistant
Central University of Himachal Pradesh
Served as a Teaching Assistant during Ph.D. for the General Biological Laboratory course for M.Sc. students.
M.Sc. Dissertation
Shoolini University
Studied altitudinal variation of mycorrhizal fungi associated with Angelica glauca.
Education
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Central University of Himachal Pradesh
Ph.D., Plant Science (Botany)
2020 - 2026
Grade: 84.3%
Ph.D. in Plant Science (Botany) with research on phytochemical profiling and anticancer studies of Angelica glauca using in vitro and in silico approaches.
Shoolini University
M.Sc., Botany
Grade: 73.3%
M.Sc. in Botany with a dissertation on altitudinal variation of mycorrhizal fungi associated with Angelica glauca.
Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya
B.Sc., Science
Grade: 53.3%
B.Sc. with subjects including English, Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, and Basic Punjabi.
DAV Centenary Public School
12th, Science
Grade: 65.2%
Completed 12th grade with subjects including English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physical Education.
DAV Public School Sector-IV
10th, General
Grade: 74.1%
Completed 10th grade with subjects including English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science.
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