Ayush Pathak
Prayagraj
Summary
Doctoral researcher at ETH Zurich specializing in qualitative and quantitative research methods in biological sciences. Expertise in data analysis using R and proficient in academic writing with LaTeX. Demonstrated ability to coordinate research methodologies, supervise student projects, and manage academic events. Experienced public speaker focused on critical thinking and creative problem-solving to enhance research capabilities and drive scientific innovation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Doctoral Researcher
ETH Zurich
Zürich, Switzerland
09.2020 - 05.2025
- Utilised qualitative and quantitative research methods, ensuring comprehensive analysis of research topics.
- Attended conferences to learn about new research and present findings.
- Coordinated with senior researchers to design research methodologies, ensuring adherence to project objectives.
- Supervised student projects, facilitating progress and encouraging deeper learning through application.
- Managed small and large scale events, conferences and seminars.
Content Contributor
Study.com
04.2020 - 09.2020
- I worked as a subject matter expert to provide clear and concise answers to student questions in Biology at Study.com.
- I addressed questions in multiple fields of biology, such as molecular biology, evolution and ecology.
Student Learning Assistant
Middlesex University London
London
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Effectively clarified doubts and taught difficult concepts on the following course modules to students at Middlesex University: Research Methods and Project planning (FHEQ Level 5 module), Biology of Complex Organisms (FHEQ Level 5 module)
Education
MRes. - Computational Methods in Ecology and Evolution
Imperial College London
11.2019
B.Sc. - Biology
Middlesex University London
10.2018
PhD - Ecology and evolution of antimicrobial production and resistance in microbial communities
ETH Zurich
05.2025
Skills
- research methodology
- data analysis (using R)
- event management
- project coordination
- qualitative research
- quantitative research
- academic publishing
- student supervision
- creative problem solving
- public speaking
- Time-management
- Decision making
- Academic writing (using LaTeX)
Publications
- Antibiotic-degrading resistance changes bacterial community structure via species-specific responses, Ayush Pathak, Daniel Angst, Ricardo Leon-Sampedro, Alex Hall, The ISME Journal, 17, 9, 1495-1503, Basingstoke, Nature, 2023
- Antifungals, arthropods and antifungal resistance prevention: lessons from ecological interactions, Steve Kett, Ayush Pathak, Stefano Turillazzi, Duccio Cavalieri, Massimiliano Marvasi, Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 288, 1944, 20202716, London, Royal Society, 2021
- Comparative genomics of Alexander Fleming's original Penicillium isolate (IMI 15378) reveals sequence divergence of penicillin synthesis genes, Ayush Pathak, Reuben W. Nowell, Christopher G. Wilson, Matthew J. Ryan, Timothy G. Barraclough, Scientific Reports, 10, 1, 15705, London, Macmillan Publishers, 2020
- Antibiotic selective pressure in microcosms: Pollution influences the persistence of multidrug resistant Shigella flexneri 2a YSH6000 strain in polluted river water samples, Rugare Maruzani, Ayush Pathak, Malcolm Ward, Vlad Serafim, Leonardo Pantoja Munoz, Ajit J. Shah, Massimiliano Marvasi, Environmental Technology & Innovation, 19, 100821, Amsterdam, Elsevier, 2020
- Resisting Antimicrobial Resistance: Lessons from Fungus Farming Ants, Ayush Pathak, Steve Kett, Massimiliano Marvasi, Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 34, 11, 974-976, Amsterdam, Elsevier, 2019
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Interests
- Wildlife Photography (photography portfolio available at https://stockadobecom/in/contributor/212522176/Ayush%20Pathak)
- Aquascaping / Fish keeping
- Reading
- Hiking
- Gaming
Timeline
Doctoral Researcher
ETH Zurich
09.2020 - 05.2025
Content Contributor
Study.com
04.2020 - 09.2020
Student Learning Assistant
Middlesex University London
09.2017 - 08.2018
MRes. - Computational Methods in Ecology and Evolution
Imperial College London
B.Sc. - Biology
Middlesex University London
PhD - Ecology and evolution of antimicrobial production and resistance in microbial communities
ETH Zurich