Panchami Jaya

PhD KFRI & Purdue University (2020-ongoing)

Panchami Jaya is currently pursuing her PhD through a collaborative program between the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) and Purdue University, a journey she embarked on in 2020. Her research endeavors have garnered substantial recognition, including the prestigious SERB-Overseas Visiting Doctoral Fellowship at Purdue University in West Lafayette, USA, which she was awarded in 2024. In 2022, she received the SERB International Travel Grant to attend the World Congress of Soil Science in Glasgow, Scotland, further highlighting her active engagement in the global scientific community. Additionally, Panchami qualified for the CSIR-NET in Life Sciences in 2018, demonstrating her academic excellence and dedication to advancing her field.