Her doctoral research focuses on seed germination, morphology, phytochemistry, and genetics of Laggera species. These medicinal plants are of particular interest because their essential oils hold significant economic potential for application in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. She was a doctoral exchange student at the University of Oslo, Norway, under the Norwegian Partnership Programme for Global Academic Cooperation (NORPART) project. During her six months placement, she gained valuable practical experience in molecular techniques, including DNA extraction, PCR, and sequence alignment and editing. Her master’s research investigated the phenology and water use of indigenous fruit trees, which formed part of a larger collaborative project with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). This work provided a foundation for her current interests. Broadly, her research interests integrate plant morphology, phytochemistry, and genetics, with a particular focus on species that have potential for contributing to food security, biodiversity conservation, and rural livelihoods.