Bisad Routray

Project Associate1

Nagpur

Summary

As an adept professional. I have a well rounded skill set in basic and advanced wet lab techniques in microbiology and molecular biology and honed talents in troubleshooting and problem solving. My previous role and education/trainings have strengthened my capabilities in innovation and critical thinking, including a keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Project Associate 1

CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur

10.2023 - Current

Carbon sequestration from flue gas released from thermal power plants using microalgae and using the biomass generated from the process in making high value fish feed
Process optimization in lab scale bioreactor, industrial scale scale-up and molecular identification of the organism giving the best results in our experiments.

Junior Scientist

Algaline PVT. LTD.

10.2020 - 11.2021

Development of low-cost organic media for single cell protein enhancement in mass cultures of Spirulina to be used as nutraceuticals
Handling of mother cultures, Protein assays and media formulation.

Education

M.Sc. Microbiology -

Odisha University of Agriculture And Technology

Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Accomplishments

Techniques & Equipment: Genomic DNA and RNA extraction and purification; PCR; Blotting techniques ; Plasmid isolation and purification, Bacterial transformation and conjugation; SDS-PAGE & Agarose gel electrophoresis; Plating techniques (Spread, Bulk seeding, Streak, Agar overlay); Staining techniques (Monochromatic, Negative, Differential, Capsule, Cell wall, Lipid, Spores, metachromatic granules); Isolation, enumeration & preservation of micro-organisms; Ultracentrifuge; HPLC; Sonicator(Probe& Bath); UV-VIS Spectrophotometer; Bioreactor handling.
Community Work/Extra-Curricular: Volunteer in an animal rescue group. Food and essentials distribution during Covid-19. Trained in Indian Culinary.

Projects

Comparative study on the nutraceutical potential of Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina platensis) & an indigenous Arthrospira sp. isolated from the river banks of Ganga.
Process optimization for the growth of an indigenous strain of Arthrospira.

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