Lecturer, at Tribhuvan University, Nepal.
Soniya Joshi is a dedicated research assistant at Tribhuvan University, specializing in metabolomics and natural product chemistry. With a strong academic foundation and hands-on research experience, she has mentored graduate students, handled metabolomics data, and contributed to impactful research projects. Soniya has demonstrated her leadership skills by organizing academic seminars and conferences, reflecting her commitment to fostering a collaborative scientific environment. She is also a lecturer, shaping young minds in chemistry while continuing her research on anticancer effects and biochemical assays.
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Education
🎓 Soniya completed her M.Sc. in Chemistry (GPA: 3.89/4.00) from the Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, in 2024. Her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Patan Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University (2020), laid the foundation for her advanced studies. Soniya has actively pursued training and certifications, including online courses on chemical analysis and LC-MS validation, enhancing her expertise in analytical techniques and research methodologies.
Experience
🔬 Soniya is a research assistant at the Biological Chemistry Lab, Tribhuvan University, working on metabolomics and natural products’ anticancer properties. She mentors students and manages data analysis. As a lecturer at Xavier International College, she teaches theoretical and practical chemistry concepts. Since 2017, Soniya has tutored students in various subjects, showcasing her teaching versatility. Her leadership extends to organizing scientific events and contributing to community-driven research projects.
Research Interests
🔍 Soniya’s research focuses on untargeted metabolomics, natural product chemistry, and anticancer drug discovery. Her master’s thesis investigated secondary metabolites in Catharanthus roseus through metabolomics. Her undergraduate project explored activated carbon derived from sugarcane bagasse. She is also keen on molecular docking, pharmacokinetics, and biochemical assays, integrating computational and experimental methods to advance chemical research and therapeutic applications.
Awards
🏆 Soniya has been recognized for her academic and research excellence, receiving the KCRE Excellent Student Thesis Grant Award (2023) and the Dr. Basant Bikram-Gyanu Shah Research Fund Award (2023). She was named Best Oral Presenter at the Tenth Graduate Conference (2024) and Best Poster Presenter at the M.Sc. Dissertation Meet (2024). Additionally, she won the Jwala Devi Dhoubhadel Memorial Prize for her contributions to chemistry research.
Top Notes Publications
- Aryal, D., Joshi, S., et al. (2024). Dietary phenolic compounds as therapeutic agents for diabetes and its complications: A comprehensive review. Food Science & Nutrition.
Read here: https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.3983
- Thapa, B. B., Joshi, S., et al. (2024). Metabolic comparison and molecular networking of antimicrobials in Streptomyces species. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(8), 4193.
Read here: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25084193
- Upadhyaya, S. R., Joshi, S., et al. (2023). Biochemical analysis and human aldose reductase inhibition activity of selected medicinal plants of Nepal. Journal of Chemistry, 2023, 9614164.
Read here: https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9614164
- Joshi, S., et al. (2024). Advances in natural-product-based fluorescent agents and synthetic analogues for analytical and biomedical applications. Bioengineering, 11(12), 1292.
Read here: https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering11121292
Conclusion
Soniya Joshi demonstrates exceptional potential and achievements that align well with the criteria for the Best Researcher Award. Her outstanding academic performance, impactful research, mentorship, and technical expertise highlight her as a strong contender. Addressing the suggested areas for improvement could further solidify her standing as a leading researcher in her field.