About

Bristy Shrestha graduated as a topper of her class with a Bachelor’s in Microbiology from Tribhuvan University. Her final year of research focused on the ‘Bacteriological Analysis and Antibiotic Susceptibility Test of Isolates of Jujudhau from Bhaktapur.’ She is a feminist activist and the co-founder of the campaign ‘SheTheKranti.’ Bristy is deeply passionate about her Newa: heritage and is proficient in reading and writing Nepal Lipi, the script of Nepal Bhasa. She is an avid traveler who likes to learn new skills during her leisure time. She describes herself as a mindful individual.

Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Jyoti Bashyal, a graduate of the Central Department of Chemistry, is an avid explorer of the molecular realm. Fueled by her fascination with chemical reactions and natural compounds, she navigates her field’s complexities with precision and passion. Outside the lab, Jyoti is dedicated to making
science accessible to all. She aspires to deepen audiences’ understanding of the wonders of various scientific subjects and their impact on the world by sharing them with a wide range of readers through her writing.

Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Kabita Sharma, a Central Department of Chemistry graduate, is a young enthusiast interested in exploring nature’s intricate chemistry. Her focus areas include organic chemistry, drug design, chemical biology, computational chemistry, and natural products. Her goal is to improve the comprehension of chemistry among a diverse audience through writing.

Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Monika Jirel is a final-year undergraduate forestry student at Kathmandu Forestry College, Kathmandu. As a passionate youth and a dedicated forestry student, she is interested in volunteering, advocating for climate change, and participating in youth interaction programs. The main topics of her interest are climate change, urban forestry, nature-based solutions, climate education, and biodiversity conservation. She has been engaged in organizations that work for climate change advocacy and youth mobilization, through which she has gained some experience volunteering and promoting green schools in the past few years. She enjoys writing, reading novels, and watching movies.

Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Sadikshya Dhakal is a Biotechnology graduate from Kathmandu University, obtaining merit-based scholarships for four semesters. Her research experience includes an internship at Decode Genomics and Research Centre. She has been working as a tutor for the AS and A2 level Biology and Chemistry courses as well as a tutor for the International Baccalaureate Biology. She is interested in studying the molecular mechanisms of human health and immunology, mainly concerning infectious diseases. She is also passionate about skincare and skin health and wants to promote skin health through scientific research. She is also an avid book reader and likes to write in her spare time.

Connect with her on LinkedIn.