Archana Khadgi, Ph.D.
About Archana Khadgi, Ph.D.
Archana Khadgi, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University with a strong background in plant molecular biology and horticultural science. She has held various research and teaching positions at institutions including Cornell University and the University of Arkansas.
Current Position at Yale University
Archana Khadgi serves as a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she engages in advanced research activities, contributing to the academic community in New Haven, Connecticut. Her work focuses on areas relevant to her expertise in plant molecular biology and horticultural science.
Previous Experience at Cornell University
Prior to her current role, Archana Khadgi worked at Cornell University from 2015 to 2020. During her time there, she served as a Graduate Research Assistant for five years in Geneva, New York, where she conducted research in horticultural science. Additionally, she was a Teaching Assistant for the course PLHRT 4420 Berry Crops: Culture and Management for four months in 2016.
Academic Background in Biotechnology
Archana Khadgi obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology from SANN International College, Purbanchal University. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Science in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Arkansas from 2012 to 2015. Her academic journey culminated in a Doctor of Philosophy in Horticultural Science from Cornell University, which she completed from 2015 to 2020.
Research Experience at University of Arkansas
At the University of Arkansas, Archana Khadgi gained significant research experience from 2012 to 2015. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant in Plant Pathology for three years and also served as a Teaching Assistant for the course PLPA 6203 Plant Virology for four months in 2014. This experience contributed to her expertise in plant molecular biology.
Early Career at Pusan National University
In 2009, Archana Khadgi briefly worked as a Research Assistant in the Plant Molecular Biology Laboratory at Pusan National University in Busan, South Korea. This early experience provided her with foundational skills in plant research and molecular biology.