Over 30 years experience on lichenized fungi in Mycology group at Agharkar Research Institute and associated with various projects in Lichenology on various aspects of lichens viz. taxonomy, tissue culture, study of metabolites, molecular taxonomy and bioactivity studies.

Looking after lichen herbarium for their nomenclature, curetting the specimen for long term preservations.

Handled in-house and sponsored research projects in capacity of Project Investigator.

Recognized as a Post Graduate teacher (by research) in Botany from the University of  Pune.