Abiramavalli M
Perambalur
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Professor well-versed in advanced teaching methods and Molecular biology techniques. Known for providing great support to both professors and students with approachable demeanor and excellent attention to detail. Driven to contribute to program outcomes by facilitating engagement and supporting learning objectives. Dedicated to classroom and long-term student success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor of Biotechnology
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Agriculture College (Affiliated to TNAU)
05.2022 - Current
- Introduced freshmen and sophomore students to biotechnology through general classes.
- Developed and presented engaging lectures, labs and activities for students.
- Supported agriculture students seeking careers in biotechnology by advising on educational and vocational choices.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biotechnology.
Assistant Professor
Saveetha School of Engineering, Bioinformatics
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Taught core courses such as Molecular biology, Principles of genetics, and Environmental Science, to under-graduate students for 2 semesters
- Led weekly laboratory sessions on Molecular biology and Genetics for 2 semesters
- Guided 2 B.Tech students for accomplishing thesis dissertations.
Scientist
Biozone Research Technologies
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Designed and optimized experiments for under-graduate and post-graduate students Developed LAMP based methods to detect infectious agents from body fluids
- Designed course curriculum and materials for multiple modules
- Tutored interns to understand the course materials
- Developed procedures for the training process on equipments operation and safety.
Research Scholar
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
01.2014 - 09.2020
- Characterization of sucrose transporters (SUTs) in Nicotiana tabacum cv
- Petit havana and elucidating the role of NtSUT3 in root exudation
- Used computational approaches in predicting and characterizing sucrose transporters
- Produced transgenic tobacco plants using RNA interference and CRISPR/Cas technologies
- Routinely use PCR, RT-PCR, Cloning, HPLC, and Nucleic acid extraction techniques
- Well versed in plant tissue culture techniques.
Junior Research Fellow
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
05.2013 - 03.2016
- Worked on the project entitled “Elucidation of Molecular mechanisms of PGPR
- Induced Root Exudation in Rice”
Education
Ph.D - Genetic Engineering
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
2021
M.Tech - Genetic Engineering
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
05.2012
B.Tech - Bioinformatics
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore, India04.2010
Skills
- Molecular Biology techniques
- Plant tissue culture techniques
- Bioinformatics tools and software
- Strong verbal and written Communication
- Scientific writing
- Team leadership
- Fast Learner
- Dependable and Cooperative
Publications
Abiramavalli M, Rathinasabapathi P and Rex Arunraj* (2016). DNA Barcoding identifies the component species in powder formulations of plant derived drugs sold in retail market in India. Research journal of Biotechnology, 11(3): 100-107.
Abiramavalli M, Ganesan G, Ramalingam S and Usha B*(2018). A Missing Piece of CRISPR/Cas9 – Detection of no indels in the T0 generation plants from targeted mutagenesis of NtSUT3 in Nicotiana tabacum. Research Journal of Biotechnology. 13: 51-57.
Abiramavalli M and Usha B* (2020). Identification, characterization and expression analysis of sucrose transporters (SUTs) in the model plant Nicotiana tabacum cv.petit havana. J. Environ. Biol., 41, 803-811.
Abiramavalli Moorthy and Usha Balasundaram* (2021), Rhizosphere Metagenomics: Methods and challenges. In: Ramesh Pudake et al. (eds) Omics science for rhizosphere biology, Springer, Singapore.
Sivasankari Ramadurai, Abiramavalli Moorthy, and Usha B* (2021), Metagenomic Approach-in relation to Plant microbiome and microbe-microbe interactions. In: Ramesh Pudake et al. (eds) Omics science for rhizosphere biology, Springer, Singapore.
Additional Information
Special expertise
Instruments handling- PCR, RT-PCR, Automated Sequencer.
Scientific writing- Writing and editing research and review articles, book chapters, and grants.
References
Dr. M. Parani
Professor,
Dept.of.Genetic Engineering,
SRM Institute of Science and Technology,
Kattankulathur-603203
Dr. J. Ramalingam
Associate Professor,
Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology,
TamilNadu Agricultural University,
Coimbatore.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Biotechnology
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Agriculture College (Affiliated to TNAU)
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Professor
Saveetha School of Engineering, Bioinformatics
04.2021 - 04.2022
Scientist
Biozone Research Technologies
01.2021 - 04.2021
Research Scholar
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
01.2014 - 09.2020
Junior Research Fellow
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
05.2013 - 03.2016
Ph.D - Genetic Engineering
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
M.Tech - Genetic Engineering
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
B.Tech - Bioinformatics
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
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