Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | India
Dr. Divya is a postdoctoral researcher in biotechnology and food technology with expertise in medicinal plants, metabolomics, fermentation engineering, and bioactive compound discovery. Trained at leading institutions, her research integrates advanced analytical techniques, computational modeling, and pharmacological evaluation to develop functional, plant-based nutraceuticals. She has contributed to high-impact journals, book chapters, and holds a granted patent for a medicinal-plant-based beverage. Recognized with prestigious young researcher awards, her work bridges fundamental science with sustainable health and food innovations.
Featured Publications
Choudhary, D., Naik, S. N., & Hariprasad, P. (2025). A novel approach for the optimization of Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus Willd.) plant-based low alcohol nutra beverage production using Saccharomyces cerevisiae (NCIM 2428) in conjunction with artificial neural network and genetic algorithm (ANN-GA). Journal of Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-025-06275-2
Pathak, V. M., Rana, N., Pandey, S., Sarkar, A. K., Chauhan, A., Jindal, T., Sharma, M., Dewali, S., Bisht, S. S., & Choudhary, D., et al. (2024). Exploration of extremophiles: Potential applications in agriculture and soil health improvement utilizing extremophiles. In Extremophiles for sustainable agriculture and soil health improvement. Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-70203-7_5
Choudhary, D., Naik, S. N., & Hariprasad, P. (2023). Review on bioactive metabolites of Asparagus racemosus and its pharmacological significance. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics. https://doi.org/10.21048/ijnd.2023.60.4.34100
Choudhary, D. (2018). Development of alcoholic beverages of Punica granatum blend with Kalanchoe pinnata and Emblica officinalis using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Journal of Basic and Applied Engineering Research.