An academician and researcher of plant science, Sanhita Padhi is an Associate Professor in Botany at Ravenshaw University. Her research spans different areas of Biochemistry such as Abiotic stress and Microbial Biochemistry and areas of Acoustic research such as Indian Classical Vocal & Instrumental Music and its effects on Plant Processes, Planetary Radiations, converted into sonic frequency range, and their effects on Plant Metabolism and Sound energy as bio-pesticides. In addition, her research also spans other fields like Magnetism and its effects on plant processes. She has also published and presented several research papers in referred journals and conferences / symposia of both national and international repute.

During her long and illustrious academic career, Dr. Padhi has occupied several key positions in a multitude of organizations of both national and international repute who have approached her seeking collaboration and/or guidance. She has also served as a reviewer of several national and international journals.

Dr. Padhi, in her drive to enhance her research and training abilities, has amassed a vast wealth of information and knowledge related to her academic field over the years leading to her substantially high proficiency in her field of expertise.