Mamta Masand is a passionate Ph.D. research scholar working under the supervision of Dr. Ram Kumar Sharma at the CSIR Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. She completed her M.Sc. in Bioinformatics from the Central University of Himachal Pradesh. She was awarded the prestigious ICMR-SRF direct fellowship in 2022 to support her Ph.D. studies. Her research is focused on the genetic improvement of Stevia rebaudiana, a plant known for its natural sweeteners. She employs transcriptomics, genome studies, and molecular docking studies to uncover and characterize the key regulators involved in the biosynthesis of desirable Steviol glycosides. Her work aims to improve the quality and sweetness of Stevia, addressing the challenge of its bitter aftertaste. She has published nine research articles and has presented her findings at an international conference.