Dr. Shikha Agarwal’s research interests encompass a wide range of areas within the field of chemistry. Her primary focus lies in synthetic chemistry, where she is dedicated to developing innovative strategies for creating heterocyclic compounds with tailored biological properties. This includes employing advanced spectroscopic techniques for thorough spectral investigation to characterize the structural and functional aspects of these compounds. Dr. Agarwal is particularly interested in exploring the biological activities of synthesized compounds, delving into their pharmacological and therapeutic potentials. Additionally, she is engaged in biomaterials development, especially in utilizing biomass-derived materials like Carbon Quantum Dots as efficient catalysts and functional materials. Her research also extends to drug design studies, employing conjunction-based approaches to design and synthesize new anti-epileptic compounds, along with evaluating their efficacy through comprehensive studies. Furthermore, Dr. Agarwal is involved in investigating natural products from traditional medicinal plants, aiming to identify novel compounds with significant structural and biological relevance. Finally, her research extends to the realm of renewable energy, focusing on the fabrication and optimization of perovskite solar cell devices for sustainable energy applications.