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DIYA SIRCAR

Fresher Biochemical Engineer
London

Summary

I am a Biochemical Engineer (BTech) pursuing masters in Biochemical Engineering from University College London (full-time), skilled in microbial culturing and bioinformatics. Successfully contributed to rice genome annotation and conducted impactful literature reviews. Proficient in MATLAB and Python, with a strong ability to analyze complex data and collaborate effectively in a team-oriented

Work History

Research Internship

International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in rice genome annotation using RGAP, Oryzabase & Entrez
  • Conducted BLAST-based comparative study, homology searches and ORF prediction
  • Contributed to literature review on miRNA biogenesis under stress

Blood Flow Simulation using COMSOL Multiphysics

01.2023 - Current
  • Constructed 3D blood vessel model
  • Used concepts of fluid mechanics & Finite Element Method (FEM) in COMSOL for ideal flow simulation under magnetic influence

Research Projects

01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Cultivated Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus obliquus & Navicula diatoms
  • Used UV-Vis & AAS spectroscopy for bioremediation analysis
  • Investigated lipid and biochar as value-added product

Education

MSc - Biochemical Engineering

University College London
United Kingdom
01.2026

Bachelor of Technology - Biochemical Engineering

USCT, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Delhi, India
01-2024

Skills

  • Microbial culturing
  • Microscopy
  • Staining techniques
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Sterile operations
  • Lab-scale bioreactor operation
  • Sampling
  • Biomass quantification
  • Analysis of growth kinetics
  • Downstream processing
  • Scaling up data analysis
  • Aspen Plus
  • COMSOL Multiphysics
  • MATLAB
  • Python
  • Microsoft365
  • BLAST
  • Sequence alignment tools
  • Clustal
  • LAlign
  • ORF Finder
  • Synthetic biology tools
  • Plasmid design tools
  • Bioinformatics databases

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Presented my research project on algal bioremediation and biomass valorisation to International Conference on Environment 2024 (Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati)
  • Participated in the Technical Presentation Competition for the Einstein Nobel Prize Centenary Year Celebration 2021, organized by Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT)
  • Gold Medal for Academic Excellence in 2019 (Senior Secondary), CBSE, India
  • Winner of Ericsson Innovation Awards in 2017 for Girls Who Innovate (The Future of Food) for designing schematics of a novel and affordable soil sensor

Personal Information

Title: Biochemical Engineer pursuing masters in Biochemical Engineering from University College London (full-time)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid

Technical Skills

Microbial culturing, Microscopy and staining techniques, Aseptic techniques and sterile operations, Lab-scale bioreactor operation and sampling, Biomass quantification and analysis of growth kinetics, Downstream processing at lab scale and also analysing scaling up data for industrial purposes, Aspen Plus, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, Python (basic), Microsoft365, BLAST, Sequence alignment tools (Clustal, LAlign), ORF Finder, Experience in using various synthetic biology and plasmid design tools and bioinformatics databases

Timeline

Research Internship

International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
01.2023 - Current

Blood Flow Simulation using COMSOL Multiphysics

01.2023 - Current

Research Projects

01.2022 - 01.2024

MSc - Biochemical Engineering

University College London

Bachelor of Technology - Biochemical Engineering

USCT, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

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