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Dr. Sunita Singh is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Chemistry, currently serving as Assistant Professor at Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya, University of Lucknow.
She earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2015 from DDU Gorakhpur University, where her research focused on the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of spice essential oils and oleoresins.
As a UGC Junior and Senior Research Fellow, she explored the chemistry and bioactivity of botanicals such as Piper nigrum and Nigella sativa, laying the foundation for her long-standing interest in natural products and their therapeutic potential.

Over the years, Dr. Singh has developed expertise in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of botanicals, particularly essential oils and oleoresins. She has published around 40 research articles in reputed national and international journals and contributed 15 book chapters. In addition to her research contributions, she actively serves as an editor and reviewer for scientific journals and publishers, promoting quality and integrity in scientific communication.

Dr. Singh is also engaged in global scientific initiatives. She serves as the India Ambassador and Co-Chair of the Nutrition Working Group of the Global Harmonization Initiative (GHI) and is a professional member of the International Clinical Aromatherapy Network.
Her work has been presented at international forums, including Botanica, a renowned global aromatherapy event. Alongside her academic and research commitments, she contributes to institutional development, student engagement, and international outreach activities such as organizing the IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast, encouraging collaboration and empowerment among women in science.