“CABLE has given me an opportunity to be a part of a nationwide consortium. Being part of such a diverse and professional platform I would be able to interact with the top industry leaders and partners from across the country.”
Ujala Sehar is a Ph.D. student at New Mexico State University in the Department of Plant & Environmental Sciences. Learn about Ujala’s favorite leisure time activity, her research work, and what she hopes to gain from her participation in CABLE.
Q: What university are you attending and what are you studying?
Ujala: I am a Ph.D. student at New Mexico State University (NMSU) Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences. My research project is “Cellulose degradation by the unicellular extremophilic red alga Galdieria sulphuraria”. I am characterizing the cellulolytic enzyme mechanisms of G. sulphuraria under mixotrophic culture conditions.
Q: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I always keep myself busy and try to be as productive as possible. Because I’m very passionate about inspiring other women. I am a profound reader and I enjoy reading spiritualism, novels, new discoveries, philosophical and mystical fiction. Although my research work doesn’t allow me to travel long term I have a strong desire to explore new places. Whenever I get some time I travel to new places, connect with people and immerse myself in the culture. One of my favorite leisure time activity is cooking. For me, cooking is the ultimate stress buster.
Q: What attracted you to CABLE and what do you hope to gain from your experience?
At this point in time of my academic career, I am really eager to experience the professional world. My ideal career would be working in the industry but unfortunately, I don’t have any direct professional industrial experience so far. A strong desire to get connected with the industrial sector attracted me to become a part of CABLE. I hope CABLE will play a role in shaping my leadership style and would be a milestone in my career development.
Q: What are your career aspirations?
I have experience of working on macroalgae for biofuel production. Currently, I am working on microalgae for commercial enzyme production. With this background, I am looking forward to working as a research scientist in industry.
Q: How do you think CABLE can help you in achieving your professional goals?
CABLE has given me an opportunity to be a part of a nationwide consortium. Being part of such a diverse and professional platform I would be able to interact with the top industry leaders and partners from across the country. I will be able to learn new leadership skills, networking and eventually this experience will help me to excel in my career.