Dr. Asha Velayudhan Nair

Dr. Asha Velayudhan Nair is an Associate Professor at Atria University specializing in antimicrobial resistance, drug delivery systems, and biofilm-mediated resistance. Her research focuses on multidrug efflux pumps and novel strategies to combat chronic infections.
She earned her PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Bristol, UK, funded by the prestigious Overseas Centenary Postgraduate Research Scholarship. She later held postdoctoral positions at the University of Cambridge, UK, and IIT Kharagpur.
Passionate about STEM education, Dr. Asha actively mentors young students, particularly women, fostering skills through project-based learning. Her extensive research experience and academic excellence enrich the learning environment at Atria University.