Microsoft Office
Abhijeeta Nandha
Senior Research Fellow
Umiam,Meghalaya
Summary
Experienced Senior Research Fellow bringing extensive experience in plant molecular biology and biotechnology and around 6 year background in university-level teaching and research. Produced numerous published scientific papers. Proficient in conducting laboratory and field experiments while informing new hires on research methods and data collection procedures. Hardworking and driven with superior organizational and analytical skills combined with unparalleled dedication to research excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Research Fellow
ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region
Umiam, Meghalaya
12.2020 - 06.2022
- DNA and RNA isolation, polymerase Chain Reaction and other molecular analysis from different crops, specifically from Rice and Maize.
- In vitro regeneration of rice, maize and pegionpea from different cultivars.
- Set the experiment on rice and maize under heat and drought stress.
- Physiological analysis of rice and maize by using different techniques such as electrolyte leakage, chlorophyll estimation, HPLC, sugar and lipid estimation, estimation of starch and total protein content from various resources
- Analysis of different different molecular data by using various bioinformatics tools.
- Oversee the laboratory work and other field work.
- Oversaw studies, documented data and extrapolated results.
Assistant Professor
Parul University
Baroda, Gujarat
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for different courses like Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Principle of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Biochemistry, Immunology and Environmental Science.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Established research agenda in Biotechnology and Plant Tissue Culture field to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Facilitated academic and community collaborations to increase number of community-engaged research proposal submissions to extramural funders.
- Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
Senior Research Fellow
Junagadh Agricultural University
Junagadh, Gujarat
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Oversaw studies, documented data and extrapolated results.
- Generated high-quality, professional papers for submission to scientific publications.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
- Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
- In-Charge of Biotechnology laboratory and conducted practical as well as examination of bachelor’s and master’s students as well as guide them for their research work.
- I had worked on molecular based analysis of coconut for identification of genetic variation among Tall, Dwarf and Hybrid varieties.
- DNA and RNA isolation, polymerase Chain Reaction and other molecular analysis.
- Presented talks at national and international conferences, speaking about research topics of interest and related subjects.
- Lead teams of researchers and completed independent research into plant molecular biology and biochemistry field.
- Computed complex statistical analyses and interpreted data using different software.
- Designed and carried out complex laboratory experiments to assess effectiveness of molecular analysis.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Lecturer
College of Science, Computer and information Technology
Junagadh, Gujarat
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Mentored undergraduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
Project Assistant
Directorate of Groundnut Research
Junagadh, Gujarat
03.2014 - 08.2014
- Planned and management for farming of Groundnut for research.
- Management and maintenance of life cycle of Helicoverpa armigera and Spodoptera littoralis.
- Observe beneficial and harmful insect pests and its effect on plants.
- Identified new species of organisms which helps for pest control.
- Study the effect of various fungi, biochemical and chemical pesticides and other organisms from soil samples.
- Check on effect of different oil coating on seed for variation in nutrient
- Effect of beneficial fungi and other microbes on quality of seeds on various biochemical level
Education
Cancer Research
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia 07.2022 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - Plant Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
Junagadh Agricultural University
Junagadh, India 06.2014 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Plant Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
Junagadh Agricultural University
Junagadh, India 06.2011 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Shree U. B. Bhagat Science College
Amreli, India 05.2008 - 04.2011
Skills
Molecular Biology Techniques
Training and mentoring
Research implementation
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Team Building
Data Collection
Documentation requirements
Project Management
Software
NTsys, PowerMarker, Gel2DE
Trinity, Trimmomatic , Fastaqc, Blast
HTML, CSS, JAVA script and VS code
Timeline
Cancer Research
University of Melbourne
07.2022 - Current
Senior Research Fellow
ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region
12.2020 - 06.2022
Assistant Professor
Parul University
02.2019 - 11.2020
Lecturer
College of Science, Computer and information Technology
06.2017 - 12.2017
Senior Research Fellow
Junagadh Agricultural University
04.2017 - 03.2018
Doctor of Philosophy - Plant Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
Junagadh Agricultural University
06.2014 - 01.2018
Project Assistant
Directorate of Groundnut Research
03.2014 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Plant Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
Junagadh Agricultural University
06.2011 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Shree U. B. Bhagat Science College
05.2008 - 04.2011