Nilufer is a pharmacist specializing in pharmacognosy, phytotherapy, and botany. She is an advisory board member of the American Botanical Council and has contributed to the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program since 2021. A former professor at Gazi University, she has authored over 40 research articles and multiple book chapters. Her research focuses on medicinal plants, natural products, and quality control of botanicals. She also serves as a consulting editor for ABC’s HerbClip and is active in professional societies.