I am Pallavi.
I study plant parasitic nematodes using bioinformatics and molecular biology tools.
PhD candidate at UC Davis | Master’s graduate from Wageningen University
I am interested in integrating multi-disciplinary approaches to uncover the biological underlining of parasitism.
Where I come from
I was born and raised in Nepal, home to the tallest mountains and the friendliest people. I grew up in Kathmandu city amongst my competitive cousins at the busy streets of Ason. More about my life in Nepal can be found here.
Besides science and research, I love reading and running.
Work Experience
September 2023
Teaching Assistant
Animal Biology Laboratory (ABI 50)
January 2023
Teaching Assistant
Global Climate Change (SAS25)
April 2022
Teaching Assistant
Nematology (NEM 100)
September 2022
Milestone: Advanced to Candidacy
PhD Candidate Now!
September 2021
Milestone: Started PhD at UC Davis
March 2020
Research Intern at Laboratory of Nematology
Worked on the transcriptomics analysis of Potato Cyst Nematodes. Developed statistical models and modular code suitable for applications such as differential gene expression.
January 2020
Academic Consultant
Collaborated in a team of diverse expertise to investigate the applications of Blockchain technology in organic waste production workflows for Dutch Association of Bio-waste Processors (BVOR)
September 2019
Research Student at Plant Physiology and seed lab
Learned qPCR technique and statistical modeling to highlight the association of four Arabidopsis genes in seed longevity.
August 2018
Milestone: Started Master’s at Wageningen University and Research (Netherlands
January 2018
Admin and Communications officer
Organized and managed training and seminars for national and international volunteers in projects related to livelihoods and Water, Sanitation and Health (WASH).
September 2017
Team Leader in Livelihoods Project
Lead a team of fourteen volunteers to set up 20 micro-enterprises and help raise the daily income of rural farmers in Nepal with high value vegetable production