Dr Rita Choudhary completed her undergraduate and post graduate studies in Industrial biotechnology from Bangalore. She received her PhD Degree in Biology and Chemistry (Materials) from Deakin University in 2017. She has extensive research experience over the past 4 years focused on Microbiology, Plant Physiology and Nanofabrications to support thematic areas of Agriculture Sustainability as well as Phytotoxicity assessment of Nanomaterials. Her work is majorly focused on developing formulations of Agricultural relevant microorganisms and nanomaterials. She has also developed bio-formulations with non-sporulating nitrogen fixers (Bradyrhizobium japonicum) using microencapsulation technique to improve their shelf-life and viability. Currently she is working on developing functionalized eco-friendly smart delivery systems using mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs), and nanofibres using biodegrable polymers for delivery of agrochemicals. She is also actively working on developing nanofungicides via biological route. Dr. Choudhary has been involved in TERI-Deakin Programme since 2017 and her current research interest lies in application based interventions using biotechnology and nanotechnology for sustainable agriculture.
