Education

M.Sc. Biotechnology | Madurai Kamaraj University | Tamil Nadu | 2021 | 6.87667 CGPA.

B.Sc. Biotechnology | Spicer Adventist University | Pune | 2019 | 67.2%

HSLC | E.D Thomas memorial Hr. Sec School | Tamil Nadu | 2016 | 51%

SSLC | Riverside Adventist Academy | Meghalaya | 2014 | 62.66%

Research Experience

M.Sc. Dissertation

Title: “Preliminary Studies on Induction of Polyploids in Kappaphycus Alvarezii – An Economically Important Seaweed”

Summary: The primary objective of the study: Optimization of cell culture media for effective growth of the meristematic tissues, optimization of suitable conditions for induction of polyploids and to develop a few lines of polyploids to improve the vegetative vigour for enhancing the production of carrageenan.

Experience

Trainee Microbiologist

National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Hyderabad – R&D Department May 2025 – present.

• Conduct microbiological and biochemical analysis of milk and blood samples to monitor animal health and disease detection.
• Perform sewage water analysis to assess microbial contamination and environmental hygiene in dairy-related facilities.
• Assist in the detection of zoonotic pathogens and mastitis-causing organisms in animal-derived samples.
• Prepare and handled selective culture media, carried out isolation and identification of bacteria using biochemical and staining techniques.
• Perform nucleic acid extraction DNA, RNA and molecular assays such as PCR and real-time PCR for diseases diagnosis.
• Support immunoassays like ELISA for screening bovine diseases.

Lab Analyst

Kalavai Digital Pvt Ltd (Viswa Group), Chennai Sept 2024 – May 2025.

Responsibilities

• Performed lube oil analysis for used and new oil samples to monitor equipment condition and lubricant quality.
• Operated and maintained laboratory instruments such as FTIR, ICP-OES, viscometers, Karl Fischer titrator, Particle counter, Pentane Insoluble, Particle Quantification and flash point testers.
• Conducted tests including viscosity, TAN/TBN, water content, oxidation, soot, fuel dilution, and wear metal analysis.
• Ensured accuracy and precision by following ASTM and ISO testing methods and internal quality control standards.
• Maintained calibration records, test logs, and ensured compliance with laboratory QA/QC protocols.

Lab Technician

Filtrex Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bangalore December 2023 – Oct 2024.

Responsibilities

• Operating analytical instruments such as Fluorescence Microscope, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, FTIR, HACH meter, Turbidity meter, TDS meter, and other analytical equipment.
• Managing document control by maintaining Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, and keeping logbooks for analysis records.
• Performing internal calibrations of QC lab equipment.
• Assessing the cyst reduction capabilities of filters/blocks using polystyrene microspheres.
• Conducting microbiological tests using R. terrigena, E. coli ATCC 11229. and MS2 Phage for filter/block reduction testing.

Certifications

• Advanced certification in Pharmacovigilance from Sri Raetna Solution.
• Completed Internship Programmed on “Plant Tissue Culture Techniques” at Botanical Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, National Orchidarium & Experimental Garden, Tamil Nadu.
• Attended Workshop on Flow cytometry: Principles, Applications, Experimental Designing and Data analysis. Organized by Flowcytometry Solutions Pvt Ltd.
• Participated in the American Society for Microbiology 2019-2020 Student chapter on Next Generation Sequencing and Data Analysis.

Skills

Plant Tissue Culture Techniques, Microbiology Techniques, Molecular Biology Techniques, Chromatography Techniques