Charu Sharma
Chandigarh| Grant Category: | Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships |
| Project Title: | Cryopreservation of Persea americana using Micrografting for Regeneration |
| Field of Study: | Agricultural Sciences (Plant-related) |
| Home Institution: | Panjab University, Chandigarh |
| Host Institution: | The Huntington , San Marino, CA |
| Grant Start Month: | October 2025 |
| Duration of Grant: | Nine months |
Brief Bio:
Ms. Charu Sharma is a PhD Candidate at the Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh, with expertise in plant tissue culture, cryopreservation, and the production of secondary metabolites. Her research focuses on high-altitude medicinal plants, with the primary aim of developing robust conservation protocols. By integrating molecular insights and antioxidant profiling, she investigates changes in cryopreserved tissues to ensure long-term viability.
Charu holds a bachelor’s degree in science from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, and a master’s degree in Botany from Punjabi University, Patiala. During her PhD, she contributed to peer-reviewed publications that integrated methodological precision with conceptual clarity. Her passion for science goes beyond experimentation; she excels at translating complex research findings into visually compelling and academically rigorous outputs. She brings in a thoughtful balance of analytical detail and narrative coherence, reflecting her commitment to conservation-driven research.
As a Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellow, Charu is currently advancing a pioneering study on cryopreservation of avocado at The Huntington. The project aims to optimize tropical germplasm conservation through vitrification-based techniques, contributing to broader ecological restoration efforts and sustainable agricultural practices.