Profile Summary
Researcher with expertise in antimicrobial resistance, omics-driven drug discovery, and in-silico therapeutics. Skilled in R, Python, Bash scripting, and AI/ML for data analytics and automation. Experienced in bioinformatics, big data analysis, and biomarker discovery across genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics. Skilled in molecular biology and cell culture techniques, bridging computational and experimental research. Proven track record in industry-relevant projects funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research. Published 25+ papers and book chapters, reviewed for top journals, and co-mentored multiple research projects.
Work Experience
Freelancing Scientific Editor:
1. Reseapro Scientific Pvt. Ltd.; Bhubaneswar, India (12/2024-Current).
2. Innovative Research Bureau, New Delhi (1/2025-Current).
Responsibilities/Tasks:
- Scientific writing of research articles and review articles, etc.
- Bioinformatics and Statistical analysis, AI/ML-related data analysis.
- Hypothesis generation and experimental design.
Senior Research Fellow; Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. (09/2023 – 08/2024)
Achievements/Tasks:
- Worked In the Welcome Trust/ DBT alliance project “Analysis of the impact of mRNA/circRNA interaction in pancreatic beta cell physiology” under the supervision of Dr. Amaresh Panda.
- Developed workflow automation, Transcriptomic data analysis, Proteomics analysis.
- Collaborated with Scientists from other premier Institutes.
- Published a review article.
ICMR-Senior Research Fellow, SOA University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. (07/2019 – 07/2022)
Achievements/Tasks:
- Worked on the project “Establishment of molecular mechanism behind efflux mediated colistin resistance and in silico repurposing of drugs against ESKAPE [hidden]#8221; under the supervision of Prof. E. Subudhi and Prof. Sanghamitra Pati (Director, ICMR-RMRC, Bhubaneswar).
- MDR pathogens are collected from different hospital setups and maintained in culture.
- Omics studies, Molecular docking, and MD-simulation.
- Drug-repurposing and validation by in-vitro testing.
Technician Institute of Life Science, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. (06/2016 – 01/2018)
Achievements/Tasks:
- Performed proteomics-based studies (LC-MS and 2D PAGE).
- Standardization of techniques like western blotting.
- Laboratory management.
BCIL Industrial trainee; Imgenex India Pvt. Ltd, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. (10/2015 – 05/2016)
Achievements/Tasks:
- Worked on the project: Development of p65 sandwich ELISA kit, under the guidance of Dr. Jabed Akhtar.
- Developed various Sandwich ELISA Kits for proteins like CyMV, PVX, etc., for clients.
- Routine ELISA, Western blotting, cell culture for antibody testing.
Education
2018-2024 PhD; Thesis Title: Establishment of molecular mechanism behind colistin resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae and identification of potential efflux pump inhibitors through in silico approaches
Supervisor: Dr. Enketeswara Subudhi, SOA (Deemed to be university)
2013-2015 [hidden] Biotechnology
Trident academy of creative technology (TACT), Utkal University
2010-2013 [hidden] Life Science
TSR &TBK Degree college, Andhra University
Certification Courses
Bioinformatics Data Science with Python Certification, Decode Life
Data Science using Python, Scaler
Docking and molecular dynamics simulation, Udemy
Internship on AI ML in Biology, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, Biotechnika (ongoing)
Technical Skills
Bioinformatics skills:
Genomics and transcriptomics Analysis, Metagenomics, Workflow automation, Proteomics, Network Analysis, Structural Bioinformatics, Programming languages, High-Performance Computing, Machine Learning, Databases, Tools, Data Visualization, Scientific Illustration.
Laboratory and experimental skills:
Microbiology, Genomics, Protein Studies, Proteomics, Cell Culture, Animal Studies, Microscopy, Spectroscopy.
Scientific Writing
Peer-Reviewed Publications, Manuscript Preparation, Conference Proceedings and Abstracts, Research Proposal/Grant Writing, Posters, Collaborative Writing, Scientific Peer-Review, Technical Documentation.
Selected Publications
1. Dey S, Rout M, Pati S, Singh MK, Dehury B, Subudhi E. All-atoms molecular dynamics study to screen potent efflux pump inhibitors against KpnE protein of Klebsiella pneumoniae. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. 2024;42(7):3492-506.
2. Dey S, Gaur M, Sykes EM, Prusty M, Elangovan S, Dixit S, Pati S, Kumar A, Subudhi E. Unravelling the Evolutionary Dynamics of High-Risk Klebsiella pneumoniae ST147 Clones: Insights from Comparative Pangenome Analysis. Genes. 2023;14(5):1037. [hidden]
Conference Presentation
1. Poster presentation at 22nd ADNAT International Symposium on Antibiotic Resistance – One Health Perspective AROHP-2019. Held at IIT Roorkee, in March 2019.
2. Poster presentation at International Conference on Drug Discovery 2022: Success Stories – From Computation to Clinical Trials. Held at BITS PILANI, GOA CAMPUS, in November 2022.
Awards
ICMR Senior Research Fellowship, awarded for research on efflux-mediated colistin resistance and drug repurposing against ESKAPE pathogens (2019-2022).
Professional Affiliations
BIDDS (Bioinformatics and Drug Discovery Society) lifetime Member
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