Anuroopa obtained her Ph.D. in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, specializing in computational condensed matter physics and first-principles studies of novel halide-based and layered magnetic materials. She completed her M.Sc. in Physics from Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry. She joined IKST as a Postdoctoral Fellow in September 2023. Her doctoral research focused on understanding the microscopic structural, electronic, magnetic, and orbital properties of layered materials, providing insights into the fundamental mechanisms governing their physical properties and their potential for materials optimization and discovery. Her research experience spans several classes of materials, including halide compounds, magnetic materials, ferroelectric materials, topological materials, and quantum materials. Since joining IKST, her research has focused on hydrogen storage, methane oxidation, and machine-learning-guided exploration of materials. Her research interests broadly involve the application of first-principles calculations, computational materials modelling, and data-driven approaches to understand and design functional materials.