Coumarin is a naturally occurring organic compound that shows how complex the chemistry of plants is and how much it affects what people do. People have been using it for hundreds of years because of its sweet smell, which smells like vanilla and freshly cut hay.

Ms. Pratha Shukla is an Assistant Professor at Shambhunath Institute of Pharmacy, Prayagraj, India. She holds an M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) from Shri Ram Institute of Pharmacy and B.Pharm from Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya with distinction. Her research focuses on nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems, particularly carbon nanotube-curcumin nanoconjugates for cancer treatment. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and actively participates in academic development through seminars, workshops, and faculty development programs. Her interests include pharmaceutical education, green chemistry, and innovative teaching methodologies. She knows the handling of various analytical instruments like UV spectrophotometers and HPLC etc.