**Dr. Akshay Singh**
Research Associate-III
Division of Genomic Resources
ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genomic Resources, New Delhi
**Career Objective**
Dedicated bioinformatics researcher with a Ph.D. and over a decade of experience in genomics, transcriptomics, and high-throughput data analysis. Seeking an assistant professor role to contribute through innovative teaching, impactful research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. I aim to mentor future scientists, secure research funding, and advance knowledge in genomics, computational and systems biology, and data-driven precision medicine.
**Areas of Specialization**
– Bioinformatics | Comparative Genomics | Crop Genomics & Transcriptomics
– SNP & SSR Mining | GWAS | Gene Prediction & Annotation | Systems Biology
– Protein Modeling & Molecular Dynamics | High-performance Computing
– Database Development | R, Shell, Perl & Python Scripting
**Educational Qualifications**
– Ph.D. (Bioinformatics) – Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, UP, 2019.
– M.Tech. CS (Bioinformatics) – Devi Ahilya University, Indore, MP, 2011.
– M.Sc. (Bioinformatics) – C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur, UP, 2009.
– B.Sc. (ZBC) – CSJM University, Kanpur, UP, 2003.
**Academic/Research Experience**
**Research Associate-III**
ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi — Sept 2020 – Present
– Whole-genome sequencing and SNP genotyping in rice and amaranth
– Transcriptome analysis in crops such as Andrographis paniculata, Tinospora cordifolia, Bunium persicum, and grapes.
– Core set development and GWAS analysis for quality traits
**Research Associate-I**
NABI, Mohali — 2017 – 2020
– Genome assembly, annotation, and transcriptome analysis in wheat and medicinal and aromatic plants
– Systems biology approaches for marker discovery and genomic resource database development
**SRF**
NRCPB, IARI, New Delhi — 2012 – 2017
– Transcription factor analysis, molecular docking, and simulation studies
– Developed genomic resource databases and management
**Teaching & Mentorship**
– Guest lectures and training in genomics, transcriptomics, and bioinformatics
– Mentored interns and junior researchers in NGS data analysis, comparative genome analysis, and gene family studies
**Technical Expertise**
Programming & Tools: R, Python, Perl, Shell, HTML, SQL, MySQL, C, ASP.NET, JSP
NGS Analysis: CLC Genomics, Trinity, SPAdes, SOAPdenovo, MIRA
Genome Annotation & Visualization: BLAST2GO, RepeatMasker, MAKER, Augustus, MEGA, Cytoscape
Structural Biology: Modeller, I-TASSER, HADDOCK, AutoDock, GROMACS
Database Development: C#, ASP.Net, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, MySQL, JSP, PHP
**Publications**
– [Publications List]
**Patents & Copyrights**
– Designed and developed a 64K SNP chip of Grain Amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) used for genetic studies and breeding applications in Amaranth.
**Conferences & Workshops**
– Attended various conferences and workshops including XXIII Plant and Animal Genome Conference and International Conference on Agriculture.
**References**
– Dr. T. R. Sharma, FNA, FNAAS, FNASc
– Dr. Rakesh Singh, FISPGR, FISGPB, FIAHS, FNAAS
– Dr. Ajay Kumar Sharma
**Personal Profile**
– Name: Akshay Singh
– Date of Birth: 30-Sept-1983
– Father’s Name: Amar Nath Katiyar
– Sex: Male
– Marital Status: Married
– Languages Known: English, Hindi
– Address: Flat No. WZ-276/F1-B, Inderpuri, New Delhi, India-110012
**Declaration**
I hereby state that all the information provided above is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Date: 18-06-2025
Place: New Delhi
**Skills:** Bioinformatics, Genomics, Transcriptomics, High-throughput Data Analysis, GWAS, Systems Biology, Molecular Dynamics, Database Development, Programming (R, Python, Perl), Genome Annotation, Structural Biology.
Cover Letter:
Looking for a stable Bioinformatics position.
Thank you. Akshay
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