Dr. Kirti Srivastava holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from CSJM University, Kanpur, where her doctoral research was focused on “Molecular Interactions and Thermostatistical Concept of Liquid Mixtures.” She is a Gold Medalist in M.Sc. (Inorganic Chemistry, 1997) from the same university and has successfully qualified the CSIR-UGC NET examinations. She was also awarded the prestigious UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2012) in recognition of her scholarly potential and research achievements. With over more than 20 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Srivastava has made significant contributions to the field of chemistry, particularly in Physical Chemistry, water treatment and polymer chemistry. She has published many research papers in reputed international journals and national journals, reflecting the depth and quality of her scientific investigations. Dr. Srivastava has also actively participated in many conferences and workshops at national and international levels, contributing to the dissemination of scientific knowledge and fostering collaborations in the field of chemical sciences.