Amitanshu Pattnayak

• Led strategic initiatives to enhance educational programs at Sai International School.
• Co-designed interdisciplinary projects with faculty, enhancing educational experiences and fostering critical thinking among students.
• Collaborated with school board to develop policies and guidelines for governance.
• Facilitated communication between stakeholders to promote transparency and engagement.
• Contributed to the coveted achievers' group, working under the guidance of the respected chairperson of Sai International School for academic excellence.

• Selected for Top 500 interns based on outstanding performance during Mindler Internship Programme.
• Gained exposure to industry aspects through participation in company events, workshops, and training sessions during internship.
• Expanded professional network by engaging with colleagues and mentors, creating connections that support future career opportunities.

Conducted bioinformatics phylogenetic analysis of tardigrades in Quamacro Research Program, studying evolutionary relationships using genetic sequence data to enhance understanding of molecular evolution.

• Collaborated with team members to gather and analyze data for reports.
• Created presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders effectively.
• Assisted in developing project plans and timelines for various initiatives.

• During my summer internship at the Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, I had the opportunity to work under the guidance of Dr. Narottam Acharya, a senior scientist at ILS. My work focused on understanding the growth and stress response of Candida albicans, a pathogenic yeast, through techniques such as agarose gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, and microbial culturing. I also observed how different stress conditions affect its cellular behavior and protein expression. This experience not only enhanced my technical skills but also gave me valuable exposure to real-time molecular biology research in a professional lab environment.
• Assisted in conducting experiments, contributing to research projects that advanced understanding of cellular biology.
• Maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety protocols during experiments.
• Collaborated with team members to document research findings, enhancing data accuracy and facilitating information sharing.
• Prepared samples and reagents for experiments, streamlining workflow processes and improving lab efficiency.