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Niharika Krishna Botcha is a Special Lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, and Chemical Education at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research focuses on the synthesis and reactivity of transition metal complexes, particularly copper and nickel, in photoinduced electron transfer processes. She explores the role of these complexes in artificial photosynthesis, quantum dot systems, and the functionalization of hydrocarbons using reactive oxygen species. Her work also investigates the impact of chelating ligands on chemical reactions and the properties of nanocomposite materials. Botcha's research bridges inorganic chemistry with materials science, emphasizing the development of sustainable and efficient chemical systems.