Kikku Kunui

I am a NEET Botany mentor and life sciences educator with over 12 years of experience in teaching, research and academic mentoring in Biology. I completed my Ph.D. in Botany from Central University Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, where my research focused on iron‑induced morphophysiological and biochemical changes in the cyanobacterium Anabaena sphaerica.

Over the years, I have worked extensively on cyanobacterial biodiversity, stress physiology, lipidomics and proteomics, and have published my work in reputed journals such as Plant Archives, Vegetos, Indian Journal of Experimental Biology and Journal of Asia‑Pacific Biodiversity. I have also contributed book chapters on iron uptake strategies, algal diversity and green synthesis of nanoparticles, which reflect my interest in plant–microbe interactions and environmental biotechnology.

Along with research, teaching has been my constant passion. I have guided NEET aspirants at a few institutes, where I focus on simplifying complex concepts through interactive, example‑based teaching and scientific elucidation strategies. I strongly believe in nurturing a positive mindset, and I enjoy mentoring students not just academically but also in building confidence, discipline and a scientific outlook towards life.