Sharada Buddha Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Saint Xavier University. She earned her doctorate from Loyola University of Chicago, IL (Chemistry/Biochemistry) in 2006. Prior to which she had earned the Proficience certificate in Biotechnology from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry from Bangalore University. Her baccalaureate degree is also from Bangalore University with majors in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Recently in 2018 she also earned a master's degree in applied computer science from Saint Xavier University. Dr. Buddha has worked with over 40 students in Natural Products Chemistry/ Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology projects.