A Leading Researcher In Metabolic Pathway Comparisons

Swati Sharma: Assistant Professor in Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science

A Leading Researcher in Metabolic Pathway Comparisons

Swati Sharma is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science. Her research focuses on developing efficient system-wide metabolic pathway comparison methods for multiple microbes using genome-scale metabolic models.

Contributions to the Field

Sharma's work has made significant contributions to the field of comparative genomics. Her methods have been instrumental in identifying and understanding metabolic pathway differences between different microbial species, which is crucial for various applications, including:

• Drug development
• Biofuel production
• Environmental remediation

Her research has been published in top-tier journals, including Nature Biotechnology and BMC Bioinformatics.

Recognition and Awards

Sharma's contributions have been recognized internationally. She has received numerous awards, including:

• Young Investigator Award from the Indian National Science Academy
• Early Career Research Award from the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India
• Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Sharma's work continues to inspire and advance the field of metabolic pathway comparisons, offering valuable insights into the diversity and potential of microbial systems.