Dr.P.Chitra has 29 years of experience in teaching. Her research areas include Clinical Biochemistry, Phytopharamceuticals and Environmental Science. She has published 33 research papers and presented 10 papers in National and International Conferences. She has authored a book on “A Guide to Diabetes care” and has worked on ICMR sponsored project. She has twice received research funding assistance from TNSCST research scheme. She has submitted plant and bacterial DNA sequences at NCBI. She is a reviewer for 2 reputed Journals and has acted as a Chair person for many International Conferences. She has guided 12 M.Phil. Scholars and is currently guiding 4 Ph.D. scholars. She is an external expert for Doctoral Committee in many colleges.

She has been a member, Chairperson and University Nominee in the Board of studies of Bharathiar University, PSG College of Arts and Science, Periyar University, Rathnavel Subramaniam College of Arts & Science, Vellalar College for Women, Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science, NGP Arts and Science College and CMS College of Science & Commerce. She has acted as a scrutinizer and Question paper setter for several colleges and Universities. She was a Convenor and Member of Inspection Commission for B.Sc and M.Sc. Biochemistry courses in colleges under Bharathiar University. She has served as a Senate member of Bharathiar University and College Committee member. She is a life member of RSSDI Research Society for the study of Diabetes in India and a Fellow member of Indian Academic Researchers Association.