Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati’s Prof. Rakhi Chaturvedi has been recognized by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India and British High Commission, New Delhi among the top 75 Indian Women in STEAM (fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Applied Arts and Mathematics).

Prof. Chaturvedi will be featured in 'She Is -75 Women in STEAM', the second edition of the book series ‘She Is’. The announcement was made on March 3, 2022 by Principal Scientific Advisor Prof. K. Vijay Raghavan and His Excellency British High Commissioner Mr. Alex Ellis. 

The aim of the ‘She Is’ book series is to showcase more women role models for youth, make visible the leadership of women and generate interest in the STEAM and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Currently, Dr. Rakhi Chaturvedi is a Professor at the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. She has presented her work in many international and national. Prof. Rakhi is presently the Head of the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering and has contributed extensively in various administrative positions at IIT Guwahati for more than ten years and has been actively involved in promoting partnership/collaborations with national/international institutions leading to an International joint degree program.

Dr. Rakhi Chaturvedi has contributed immensely to the research field of Plant Cell Tissue Culture and Agrobiotechnology.

Speaking about this recognition, Prof. Rakhi Chaturvedi mentioned that this honor is a great motivation for her and her research group. It will encourage her and her students to carry out their research and development with more passion. 

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