Afreen Zaib Safi
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Biotechnologist with a strong academic record and research experience in molecular biology and forensic analysis. Demonstrated expertise in sustainable lab techniques, including mycoremediation and natural product formulation, complemented by hands-on training in forensic methodologies such as fingerprint and document examination. Proven ability to drive projects from conception to patent submission and manuscript preparation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AI/ML intern
AICTE-IBM Program
Remote
09.2025 - Current
- Currently undergoing training in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Building practical skills for data driven insights, predictive modelling and pattern recognition.
Student Intern
Bversity
Remote
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Completed a 5-day intensive internship focused on core bioinformatics concepts.
- Acquired foundational knowledge in bioinformatics, including the use of computational tools
- Explored concepts like DNA Sequence design and cloning simulation.
- Learned the basics of in silico cloning and sequence design using SnapGene.
Student intern
AFRS
Remote
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Underwent a 1-month training on Questioned Documents & Fingerprint Examination
- Understood the principles of fingerprint identification including classification of different patterns.
- Analyzed and compared handwriting, signatures and type-written documents to identify forgeries.
- Examined and evaluated physical characteristics of documents including paper and ink.
Volunteer
Akshaya Foundation Trust
Chennai, India
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Sorted and processed customer orders to manage order fulfillment
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Helped in organizing training and health check-up sessions for the elderly.
- Supported day-to-day operations like budgeting , scheduling , etc.
Research Internship
Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad
Hyderabad, India
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted in Literature review and Data analysis for ongoing research projects related to mycoremediation.
- Investigated the diverse species of fungi to study their biological mechanisms.
- Contributed to the co-authorship of a review paper focusing on the role of fungi in degrading heavy metals from discarded electronic components.
- Developed time-management skills through balancing multiple assignments while consistently meeting deadlines during the internship period.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
SRM Institute of Science & Technology
Chennai, India05-2026
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Python programming
- Data visualization tools
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaborative research
Affiliations
- Sep'25-Present : Active Student member of Women in AI
- Sep '25-Present: Active Student member of InnovATEBIO
- Sep '25-Present: Active Student member of British Society for Gene and Cell therapy (BSGCT)
- Aug '25-Present: Active Student member of American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
- Aug '25-Present: Active Student member of Rewriting the code (RTC)
- Aug '25-Present: Active Student member of European Biotechnology network
- Jun '25-Present: Active ISTAART student member of Alzheimer’s Association
Certification
- DNA Decoded, Coursera, Sep'25-Oct'25
- Developing Skills for Women's Leadership in Climate Action, UNITAR- June'25
- Host-Pathogen Interactions, NPTEL - Jan '25 - May'25
- Forensic Science and Fingerprints, The Open University - Jan'25
- Vaccine Safety Basics, World Health Organization - Dec'24
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
AI/ML intern
AICTE-IBM Program
09.2025 - Current
Student Intern
Bversity
06.2025 - 06.2025
Student intern
AFRS
05.2025 - 06.2025
Volunteer
Akshaya Foundation Trust
07.2024 - 08.2024
Research Internship
Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad
05.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
SRM Institute of Science & Technology