Alka AB Batra Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Australasia 2023

Alka AB Batra

Growing up in the second-most populated country, India, Alka is passionate about public health and well-being. She has completed her Bachelor of Biotechnology from Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. She also received her first-class Master’s degree in research from the same University. She moved to Australia in 2015 and gave birth to two beautiful princesses. Alka is pursuing Ph.D. in Applied Biology and Biotechnology from RMIT University, under the supervision of Prof. Andy Ball. She has developed and assessed a point-of-care molecular detection assay for waterborne and foodborne pathogens in her Ph.D. project. She also worked on an additional project in collaboration with EPA, Victoria. While this journey, she has developed her interest in water research and providing a safe and clean environment to the public. She is also working with EPA Victoria as a Lab research officer in the GardenSafe program. She hopes to use the skills and experience she has gained to make her career in the water and environment industry.