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ANBUTHANGAM ASHOKAN

Ahmedabad,India

Summary

Innovative R&D Scientist with over 7 years of combined academic and biopharma industry experience specializing in downstream process development and purification of recombinant proteins and biosimilars. Ph.D.-qualified with extensive expertise in continuous and batch chromatography, process characterization, risk assessment, and validation in GMP-regulated environments. Proven ability to contribute to cross-functional innovation projects from early concept through technical execution and commercialization readiness. Skilled in troubleshooting complex purification challenges, optimizing processes for robustness and cost-efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Highly motivated, forward-thinking professional with a strong focus on delivering data-driven, scalable, and high-quality bioprocess solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Research Scientist

Intas Biopharmaceuticals
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
10.2023 - 04.2025
  • Working in downstream process development for biosimilars in oncology and immunotherapy.
  • Designed and optimized continuous chromatography processes focusing on impurity clearance, scalability, and robustness.
  • Conducted process characterization to define CPPs and acceptable operating ranges.
  • Planned, risk-assessed, and executed technical studies supporting new process validation.
  • Actively contributed to technology transfer activities, supporting the successful transition of purification processes from lab to GMP manufacturing. Provided detailed process documentation, technical support during scale-up, and troubleshooting assistance during manufacturing runs.
  • Authored technical reports and delivered data-driven presentations to internal teams.
  • Ensured compliance with EHS regulations and GLP standards in laboratory operations.

Research Scholar

IIT Madras
06.2016 - 09.2023
  • Engineered hydroxyapatite-based chromatography matrices for recombinant protein purification.
  • Developed metal-affinity purification processes using nickel-substituted stationary phases.
  • Produced sustainable chromatography matrices using eggshell waste and successfully demonstrated their application in protein purification.
  • Conducted multiple verification studies on new chromatographic resins meeting defined technical specifications.
  • Hands-on experience in microbial expression systems for recombinant protein production and downstream processing.

Senior Research Fellow

Centre for IC&SR, IIT Madras
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Purified β-lactoglobulin isoforms from whey using chromatography techniques, supporting protein structure-function studies.

Education

Ph.D. - Interdisciplinary Ceramic-based chromatography resin development and its application in protein purification

Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Chennai
06.2016 - 03.2023

Master of Technology - Nanoscience and Technology

Pondicherry University
06.2014 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Technology - undefined

Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli, IN-TN
06.2010 - 06.2014

Skills

    Downstream Process Development & Optimization (Affinity, IEX, MMC, HIC, SEC)

    Continuous & Batch Chromatography (YMC Contichrom, BioSMB, ÄKTA Systems)

    Process Characterization (DoE, JMP) & Risk Assessment

    Process Verification & Validation Studies

    GMP Tech Transfer & Scale-Up

    Filtration Technologies (TFF, Depth, Virus Filtration)

    Data Analysis & Reporting (Origin, JMP, Xpert HighScore Plus)

    Scientific & Technical Writing

    Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

    EHS & GLP-Compliant Laboratory Practices

Accomplishments

    • 4 peer-reviewed articles in international journals (Ceramics International, Scientific Reports, Journal of Separation Science)

    • Best Poster Award, ISC-2022, Hungary

    • Women Leading IITM Award, 2023

Languages

English
Tamil
Hindi

Custom

References available upon request.

Timeline

Research Scientist

Intas Biopharmaceuticals
10.2023 - 04.2025

Senior Research Fellow

Centre for IC&SR, IIT Madras
04.2022 - 06.2022

Ph.D. - Interdisciplinary Ceramic-based chromatography resin development and its application in protein purification

Indian Institute of Technology Madras
06.2016 - 03.2023

Research Scholar

IIT Madras
06.2016 - 09.2023

Master of Technology - Nanoscience and Technology

Pondicherry University
06.2014 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Technology - undefined

Bharathidasan University
06.2010 - 06.2014

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