Zulia Ananda is a junior lecturer at the Department of Biology, Universitas Syiah Kuala. She earned her M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Biology from USK. Her research focuses on plant development physiology and the formulation of plant-based products, including natural extract shampoos and creams. She has published studies on bilimbi, turmeric, and betel leaf extracts for healthcare and biotechnology applications.