Dr. Priyanka Thakral is an experienced chemistry researcher, educator, author and a certified instructional designer with a Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry. She specializes in Physical Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry, Computational Chemistry and AI-assisted molecular modeling. Her research contributions include award-winning work on computational design of conducting polymers, scholarly publications and mentoring undergraduate research projects. She has published books and contributed to digital learning initiatives, including MOOCs and postgraduate chemistry courses. Through innovative curriculum development, research mentorship and faculty training, she has made significant contributions to advancing STEM education, integrating educational technology and fostering research-driven, student-centered learning.