Abhinandan Patnaik
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences
Bhubaneshwar,Odisha
Summary
Project Scientist-III specializing in molecular diagnostics and environmental surveillance of pathogens for public health research. Develops and applies multiplex qPCR, Droplet digital PCR, Isothermal amplification clubbed with CRISPR-Cas assays for detection of pathogens in research settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Scientist-III
GBRC, Gujarat
11.2025 - Current
- Supervisor: Dr. Amrutlal Patel
- Assigned Project: Environmental surveillance as a key Public Health Strategy in India
DRDO-Research Fellow
D.R.D.E, Gwalior
09.2020 - 09.2025
- Supervisor: Dr. Ram Kumar Dhaked, Scientist ‘G’, E-mail: rkdhaked.drde@gov.in
- Assigned project: Developing CRISPR-Cas based diagnostics for bacterial pathogens.
Project Junior Research Fellow
Neurogenetics Laboratory, IISER Bhopal
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Supervisor: Dr. Vimlesh Kumar, Associate Professor, E-mail: vimlesh@iiserb.ac.in
- Assigned project: Probing in-vivo roles of Prefoldin family chaperones in neuromorphogenesis and synaptic function in Drosophila.
Intern trainee
Central Forensic Science Laboratory, New Delhi
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Supervisor: Dr. B. K. Mohapatra, Senior Scientific Officer, E-mail: kishorecfs1@gmail.com
- Training highlights: Multiplex PCR and genotyping of the sequence data using ABI Prism 3130 Genetic Analyser.
Intern trainee
National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Supervisor: Dr. P. Panneerselvam, Senior Scientist, E-mail: panneerccri@rediffmail.com
- Training highlights: Underwent a basic molecular and Agricultural Microbiology training.
Education
Ph.D. - Biological Sciences
Bharathiar University-Coimbatore
Coimbatore09-2025
Integrated M.Sc. - Life Sciences
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Rourkela04-2018
C.B.S.E Board - undefined
Delhi Public School
Vishakhapatnam, India01-2013
Matriculation - undefined
Indira Gandhi Memorial High School
Kolkata, India01-2010
Skills
Multiplex qPCR
Droplet Digital PCR
Isothermal amplification methods
CRISPR-Cas9 based cloning and mutant generation
CRISPR-Cas based diagnostics for pathogen
Nucleic acid isolation
Gel electrophoresis
Primer design
Genotyping
Immuno-cytochemistry
Confocal microscope
Epifluorescence microscope
Microtome
Image analysis
Experimental design
Scientific writing
Accomplishments
- Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) MAINS
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Life Sciences
Timeline
Project Scientist-III
GBRC, Gujarat
11.2025 - Current
DRDO-Research Fellow
D.R.D.E, Gwalior
09.2020 - 09.2025
Project Junior Research Fellow
Neurogenetics Laboratory, IISER Bhopal
05.2018 - 09.2020
Intern trainee
Central Forensic Science Laboratory, New Delhi
06.2017 - 07.2017
Intern trainee
National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack
05.2016 - 07.2016
Matriculation - undefined
Indira Gandhi Memorial High School
C.B.S.E Board - undefined
Delhi Public School
Integrated M.Sc. - Life Sciences
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Ph.D. - Biological Sciences
Bharathiar University-Coimbatore
Publications
- Investigation of titania nanoparticles on behaviour and mechanosensory organ of Drosophila melanogaster. | Journal: Physiology & Behaviour | Year: 2016.
- Genomics and Proteomics Features of Listeria monocytogenes. | Book chapter: Food Molecular Microbiology | Year: 2019.
- AP2 regulates Thickveins trafficking through Rab11 to attenuate NMJ growth signalling in Drosophila. | Journal: eNeuro | Year: 2022.
- Recent Advancements and Novel Approaches Contributing to the Present Arsenal of Prophylaxis and Treatment Strategies Against Category A Bacterial Biothreat Agents. | Journal: Indian Journal of Microbiology | Year: 2023.
- CRISPR-Cas12a assisted recombinase based strand invading isothermal amplification platform designed for targeted detection of Bacillus anthracis Sterne. | Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules | Year: 2024.
- Genes encoding antibiotic modifying enzymes conferring resistance against aminoglycosides in bacteria: Their identification and detection from wastewater. | Journal: Gene | Year: 2025.
- Analytical techniques and molecular platforms for detection and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance: advancements of the past decade. | Journal: 3Biotech | Year: 2025.
- Resistome profile of a multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from an urban river body under high anthropogenic stress. | Journal: Reviews and Research in Medical Microbiology | Year: 2026.