Chaithanya, originally from Kerala, India, holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Kannur University and a Master's degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. During her master’s she worked in carbohydrate synthesis under the mentorship of Prof. N. G. Ramesh and further expanded her expertise in heterocyclic chemistry through an internship at JNCASR with Prof. H. Ila. Beyond her academic endeavors, Chaithanya is passionate about dancing, drawing, and exploring new horizons.