Dr. Gangadhar Baniekal Hiremath
# Scientist # Molecular Biologist # Genetics # Genomics
Mumbai
Summary
Determined and well-rounded individual with more than 8 years working as Scientist within [Plant and Human Genetics and Genomics] industry. Professional with strong verbal and writing communication abilities, as well as leadership qualities like the capacity to teach and mentor, foster teamwork, and manage time.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Scientist
Anuva Bio, Global Gene Corp Pvt Ltd, Genetics
Mumbai
03.2022 - Current
- Lab Research Focus
- Project: Understating Indian population genetics through whole genome and Exome sequencing
- Research: Bio-banking and deciphering the lifestyle disorders and rare human diseases through genomics
- Data management and administrative roles: NABL accreditation and CAP inspections of BSL3 Lab, Inventory management, genetics and genomic data management
- Human Resource Management: Guiding the team of 10 scientific officers with day to day activities involved in Indian bio-banking project compliance to company’s QC and QA policy
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Analyzed samples of blood and tissue for specific chemicals using automated testing procedures.
Assistant Professor
University of Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Agri
Dharwad
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Research Focus:
- Bacterial genes for salt tolerance in plants
- Identification of genomic regions for drought and heat tolerance related traits in groundnut
- Genome editing technology using CRISPR-Cas9 to control chilli leaf curl virus associated with murda complex
- Teaching of plant biotechnology to UG, PG and PG diploma students
Assistant Professor
University of Horticultural Sciences
Bagalkot
11.2015 - 03.2015
- Improvement and Biotechnology
- Research Focus:
- Molecular breeding of abiotic stress tolerant crop plants through molecular biology, genetic engineering, and genomics
- Development of novel molecular markers for enhancing value of medicinal and aromatic crops
- Study on host–insect-pests/pathogens interactions in relation to simulated climate variables to develop adaptation strategies to minimize crop losses
- Genome-wide Analysis and Expression Profiling of the stress responsive genes and transcription factors of major crops using computational biology
- Establishment of a network with molecular biologists, breeders, agronomists, pathologists, entomologists and small and marginal farmers for identification of enhanced stress tolerant solanaceous crops
- Teaching of plant biotechnology and plant breeding courses to undergraduate students
Doctoral Researcher
Konkuk University
Seoul
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Late Prof
- Se Won Park
- Research Focus:
- Development of cDNA expression libraries from potato exposed to drought and high temperature conditions
- Large-scale yeast functional screening and functional annotations: Identification of novel genes related to drought and high temperature resistance in potato
- Virus induced gene silencing: Functional validation of potential candidate genes of potato involved in broad spectrum stress tolerance using Nicotiana benthamiana and Arabidopsis as model plants
- Genetic engineering: Development of broad spectrum abioitc stress tolerant potatoes expressing novel candidate genes such as StnsLTP1, StGLP1, StGAPDH, StD200 (hypothetical protein) and sHSP17.6 using genetic engineering.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Identified sources of funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications.
- Wrote research papers, patents, reports and summaries regarding [Molecular Biology].
- Conducted own research in field of expertise [Genetics and Genomics].
- Advised or assisted in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.
Scientific and Marketing Consultant
Kisan Sathi, TradeDoot Agriculture Marketing Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
01.2021 - Current
- Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles and newsletters.
- Assisted in development of products and services previously unrepresented in industry to increase shares in new markets [40]%.
- Directed marketing plans for [100]+ farmer producing comapnies, proactively servicing needs, maintaining satisfaction and consistently achieving profit goals.
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Forecasted marketing trends based on previous data to adjust campaigns and maximize sales.
Technical and Scientific consultant
Agri Services
01.2020 - Current
- Lead new bio fertilizer laboratory and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments to produce novel bio-fertilizers.
- Advised or assisted in obtaining patents, licensing or meeting other legal requirements for novel organic products (Bio-fertilizers and Bio Controls for Integrated Pest Management).
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment focused on enhancing [Production and Sales of Novel Bio Fertilizers and Bio control agents].
- Worked with organic farmers and farmer producing organizations to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Senior Consultant
Phalada Agri Services and Export
Bagalkot
01.2016 - Current
- Identified Agriculture export business issues through careful collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Identified new revenue ideas and opportunities within existing markets.
- Gave budget suggestions for projects, outlining financial needs and forecasting.
- Monitored technology use and program functionality, updating programs and making changes to enhance output.
Research Assistant, Biotechnology Advisor
Konkuk University
Seoul
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Late Prof
- Se Won Park
- Research Focus:
- Development of EST-SSR markers and their potential utility for genetic mapping and transferability studies in various legumes (Pea, pea, chickpea, cowpea, mungbean and soybean)
- Development of EST-SSR markers and their potential utility for genetic mapping and transferability studies of less explored medicinal plants
- Effect different light-emitting diodes on color, pungency and biochemical composition of Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum).
Postgraduate Researcher
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Dr N Kumaravadivel
- Research Focus:
- Marker assisted selection for gall-midge (Orseolia oryzae Wood Mason) resistance in rice
Graduate Researcher
University of Agricultural Sciences
Dharwad
02.2007 - 07.2007
- Dr. Aravind Kumar
- Research focus:
- Characterization of newly breed Soybean cultivars for yield and yield components to phosphorus fertilization at UAS, Dharwad.
Education
Ph.D - Molecular Biotechnology
Konkuk Univeristy
09.2010 - 08.2015
M.Sc - Agriculture Biotechnology
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu 08.2008 - 05.2010
B.Sc (Agriculture) - Agriculture
University of Agricultural Sciences
Dharwad, India 10.2004 - 04.2008
PG Diploma - Intellectual Property Rights
Annamalai University
03.2015 - 05.2016
PG Diploma - Rural Development
Annamalai University, Administration
Chidambaram, India 05.2016 - 05.2017
Higher Academic Training (Bioinformatics) - Next Generation Sequencing Data Analysis
Rural Development Administration
Suwon, South Korea 03.2013 - 07.2022
Higher Academic Training -
Hands On Training of Large Data Bioinformatics
Decodelife, India 01.2021 - 01.2021
Higher Academic Training -
Hands On Training of Genome Informatics
Decodelife, India 04.2021 - 04.2021
Skills
Nucleic acid extraction (DNA & RNA) using manual and automated extractors (QIAsymphony SP and Roche Magna Pure 96 Platform)
Spectrophotometric quantitation of nucleic acids (Thermo Scientific Multiskan GO and QuantiFluor dsDNA System)
PCR ( Conventional PCR, Colony PCR, Hot-start and High-fidelity PCR, Multiplex-PCR, Real-Time PCR (qPCR), Reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) and its Optimization
Nucleic acids blotting (Southern and Northern blotting)
Molecular Cloning (Restriction Enzyme, Ligation independent, Gateway, Topo TA cloning methods) and its optimization
Construction of cDNA library (In-Fusion SMARTer Directional cDNA Kit)
Genetic transformation of bacteria and yeast (Heat Shock, Chemical mediated and Electroporation)
Plant transformation (Biolistic Gene Gun Approach, Agrobacterium mediated transformation, Agro-infiltration and Virus Induced Gene Silencing)
Gene and Genome editing (CRISPR-associated protein 9-Cas9)
Basic Bioinformatics (Sequence analysis; pair wise and multiple alignments using ClustalW & MUSCLE), Primer designing using PRIMER 3 and DNA calculator Annotation and functional classification of gene(s) using BLAST2GO software package
Structural bioinformatics (Q-mol, Rosmol, PyMol and SWISS model software)
Evolutionary bioinformatics (phylogenetic analysis using MEGAX and Jalview package)
Genome informatics (R studio and Bio-conductor)
Statistical Software (Origin Pro and Microsoft Excel: Pivot tables, Advanced Conditional Formatting, VLOOKUP, Sorting, Filter, Descriptive Statistics, ANOVA and Charts)
Lab management (Strategic Roles: Overseeing lab operations and relevant regulations, Ensuring the staff adhere to Lab SOPs, Assigning tasks, monitoring and evaluating staff progress and performance)
Lab management (Operational Roles: Development of SOPs, Inventory management, Equipment maintenance, Resources acquisition and management, Waste management and Information management)
Lab management (Mentoring Role: Technical and scientific assistance in standardization and optimization lab experiments, teaching and training individuals, scientific writing and scientific presentation)
Accomplishments
A. Patents (International)
- Park SW, Yu JW, Gangadhar BH, Kappachery S. Identification of thermo-tolerance genes from potato and transformation of them to generate heat stress tolerant potatoes. Korean Intellectual Property Office, Application no: 1020140043591. Patent Number 10-1604258. March 2016.
- Park SW, Yu JW, Kappachery S, Gangadhar BH. Identification of drought stress tolerance genes from potato and transformation of them to generate drought tolerant potatoes. Korean Intellectual Property Office, Application no: 10-2014-0043202. Patent Number 10-1604260. March 2016.
B. Publications (Peer Reviewed Journals)
- Gangadhar BH, Mishra RK, Kappachery S, Baskar V, Venkatesh J, Nookaraju A, Thiruvengadam M (2021). Enhanced thermo-tolerance in transgenic potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) overexpressing hydrogen peroxide-producing germin-like protein (GLP). Genomics, 113 (5), 3224-323
- Gangadhar BH, Venkidasamy B, Samynathan R, Saranya B, Chung IM, Thiruvengadam M (2021). Overview of miRNA biogenesis and applications in plants. Biologia, 76, 2309–2327.
- Chung IM, Subramanian U, Thirupathi P, Venkidasamy B, Samynathan R, Gangadhar BH, Rajakumar G, Thiruvengadam M (2020). Resveratrol Nanoparticles: A Promising Therapeutic Advancement over Native Resveratrol. Processes, 8, 458; doi: 10.3390/pr8040458.
- Akilan S, Halima HT, Sasi S, Sajeesh K, Gangadhar BH, Venkatesh J, Mayank AG (2019). Evaluation of osmotic stress tolerance in transgenic Arabidopsis plants expressing Solanum tuberosum D200 gene. J Plant Interact. 14 (1): 79-86.
- Gangadhar BH, Sajeesh K, Venkatesh J, Baskar V, Abhinandan K, Yu JW, Ram Prasad, Mishra RK (2016). Enhanced tolerance of transgenic potato plants over-expressing non-specific lipid transfer protein-1 (StnsLTP1) against multiple abiotic stresses. Front. Plant Sci. 7:1228.
- Gangadhar BH, Sajeesh K, Venkatesh J, Baskar V, Abhinandan K, Moon SH, JarsoT S, Yu JW (2016). Identification and characterization of genes associated with thermo-tolerance using virus induced gene silencing in Nicotiana benthamiana. Plant Growth Regul. 80 (3): 355-366.
- Baskar V, Gangadhar BH, Nile S, Park SW (2015). A Simple and efficient Agrobacterium tumifaciens mediated plant transformation of Brassica rapa ssp. Pekinensis.3Biotech. 6: 88.
- Kappachery S, Gangadhar BH, Yu JW, Park SW (2015). Effect of over-and under-expression of glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase on tolerance of plants to water deficit stress. Plant Cell Tissue Organ Cult. 121(1), 97-10.
- Gangadhar BH, Yu JW, Sajeesh K, Park SW (2014). A systematic exploration of high temperature stress responsive genes in potato using large-scale yeast functional screening. Mol Genet Genomics. 289(2):185–201.
- Kappachery S, Yu JW, Gangadhar BH, Park SW (2013). Rapid identification of potential drought tolerance genes from Solanum tuberosum by using a yeast functional screening method. C R Biol. 336:530–545.
- Gangadhar BH, Mishra RK, Pandian G, Park SW (2012). Comparative study of color, pungency, and biochemical composition in chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) under different light-emitting diode treatments. Hort Sci. 47 (12), 1729-1735.
- Mishra RK, Gangadhar BH, Nookaraju A, Sushil Kumar, Park SW (2012). Development of EST‐derived SSR markers in pea (Pisum sativum) and their potential utility for genetic mapping and transferability. Plant breed. 131 (1), 118-124.
- Mishra RK, Gangadhar BH, Yu JW, Kim DH, Park SW (2011). Development and characterization of EST based SSR markers in Madagascar periwinkle ('Catharanthus roseus') and their transferability in other medicinal plants. Plant Omics J. 4 (3), 154-162.
- Gangadhar BH, Mishra RK (2016) Comparative study of EST-SSR, SSR, RAPD, and ISSR and their transferability analysis in pea, chickpea and mungbean. European Academic Research Vol. IV, Issue 2, 1346-1352.
- Gangadhar BH, Tomar RS, Jyoti A, Srivastva V, Kaushik S, Mishra RK (2014). Development of Insilico based molecular marker systems in medicinal plants of India: future prospects. European Academic Research. Vol II, 581-611.
- Gangadhar BH, Mishra RK, Moon SH, Park SW (2010). In silico EST-SSRs development and functional validation in Cicer arietinum. 생명환경연구지 : 32(2): 7-14.
C. Book Chapters
- Ramkumara S, Baskara V, Skymoon R, Pooja T, Gangadhar BH, Umadevi S, Murali SK,.Chung IL, Thiruvengadam M (2022). Chapter 15 - Green synthesis of nanoparticles and their uses in agriculture. Nano-enabled Agrochemicals in Agriculture, Academic Press, Pages 247-271.
D. Conference papers
- Gangadhar BH, Kappachery S, Yu JW, Park SW. Identification of candidate genes for heat tolerance in potato through yeast functional screening. 10th International Congress on Plant Molecular Biology. Jeju Island, South Korea. 2012: 343.
- Kappachery S, Gangadhar BH, Yu JW, Park SW. Yeast functional screen to identify drought tolerance genes in Solanum tuberosum. 10th International Congress on Plant Molecular Biology. Jeju Island, South Korea. 2012: 357.
- Gangadhar BH, Kappachery S, Venkatesh J, Baskar V, Abhinandan K, Mishra RK, Yu JW. Enhanced tolerance of transgenic potato plants over-expressing non-specific lipid transfer protein- 1 (StnsLTP1) against multiple abiotic stresses. International on Recent Advances in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, Inida. 2016: 89
- Gangadhar BH, Sajeesh K, Venkatesh J, Jarso TS, Baskar V, Abhinandan K, Moon SH, Yu JW, Mishra RK. Identification of thermo-tolerance genes in potato using yeas functional screening and characterizing them using virus induced gene silencing and over-expression approaches. 2nd International Conference on Environment and Ecology, India. 2016: 97.
- Gangadhar BH, Kappachery S, Venkatesh J, Baskar V, Abhinandan K, Mishra RK, Nookaraju A, Yu JW. Over-expression of gene encoding hydrogen peroxide generating germin-like protein induces thermo-tolerance in potato. 2017, Inter-drought-V conference, ICRISAT, PP- 152.
- Gangadhar BH and Park SW. "Effect of Different Spectral Quality (LED) on Morphological and Biochemical Composition in Chili (Capsicum annum)." Horticultural Science Technical Symposium, Korea. 2011: (29); 108-108.
- Gangadhar BH, Arun CR, Monika G, Mishra RK. Comparative Study of Molecular Marker System in Economically Important Legumes, Horticulture and Medicinal Plants. International Conference on Recent Advances in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, India. 2016: 107.
- Gangadhar BH, Jyoti A, Tomar RS, Mishra RK. Study of phenotypic plasticity of pepper plant (Capsicum annum L.) grown under four different LED light. National Conference on Recent Advances in Biotechnology & Bio-nanotechnology, India 2013 Page no-12.
- Gangadhar BH. Plants that mitigate soil pollution: Engineering plants for the phytoremediation of explosives. National level technical symposium on Biotechnology and Bioinformatics held at Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India. 2010. (Poster paper)
- Gangadhar BH. Application of Bio-Nanocomposites in Food Packaging. National symposium on prospective trends in food processing held at Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India. 2010. (Poster paper)
- Gangadhar BH. Biotechnological Interventions to Develop Rice Varieties Adapted to Climate Change. National Conference on Impact of Climate Change on of Insects and Environment, CBI’10 Biotechnology held at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 2010(Poster paper)
Affiliations
A. Editor and Reviewer
- American Journal of Plant Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
- Journal of Plant Science & Molecular Breeding
- Frontier in Plant Sciences
- Plant Breeding
- Food science
- Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
B. Member of professional society
- Society for Advancement of Human and Nature (SADHNA), India
- International Foundation for Environment and Ecology, india
Additional Information
References
1. Dr. Omkar Babu K
Lab Director, Genetics laboratory,
Anuva Bio (Global Gene Corp Pvt Ltd),
Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400069.
E-mail: omkarbabu.k@gmail.com ; omkar.k@anuva.bio
2. Dr. Mayank Anand Gururani
Associate Professor
Department of Biology, College of Science,
United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, UAE
E-mail: gururani@uaeu.ac.ae
3. Dr. Sujit Jagtap
Post Doctoral Researcher
Prof. Christopher Rao’s lab (http://www.scs.illinois.edu/rao/)
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular engineering,
UIUC University of Illinois, United States.
E-mail: jagtap@illinois.edu ; jit.jagtap2008@gmail.com
E-mail: jagtap@illinois.edu ; jit.jagtap2008@gmail.com
Awards
- 100 Fellowship Awards Programme for Inter-Drought-V Conference by ICRISAT (2017).
- Young Achiever Award Of The Year 2015. Conferred by Society for Advancement of Human and Nature (SADHNA) & Dr.Y.S.Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, India.
- Junior Scientist Of The Year-Award 2015. Conferred by International Foundation for Environment and Ecology, Kolkata and Confederation of Indian Universities, New Delhi.
- Foreign Student Full Scholarship, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea. (2010-2015)
- Junior Research Fellowship, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and Jawaharlal Nehru University , New Delhi. (2008-2010)
- Certificate of excellence award, 2000Best performance in state level science talent examination conducted for high school students.
Timeline
Scientist
Anuva Bio, Global Gene Corp Pvt Ltd, Genetics
03.2022 - Current
Higher Academic Training -
Hands On Training of Genome Informatics
04.2021 - 04.2021
Assistant Professor
University of Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Agri
03.2021 - 12.2021
Higher Academic Training -
Hands On Training of Large Data Bioinformatics
01.2021 - 01.2021
Scientific and Marketing Consultant
Kisan Sathi, TradeDoot Agriculture Marketing Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - Current
Technical and Scientific consultant
Agri Services
01.2020 - Current
PG Diploma - Rural Development
Annamalai University, Administration
05.2016 - 05.2017
Senior Consultant
Phalada Agri Services and Export
01.2016 - Current
Assistant Professor
University of Horticultural Sciences
11.2015 - 03.2015
PG Diploma - Intellectual Property Rights
Annamalai University
03.2015 - 05.2016
Higher Academic Training (Bioinformatics) - Next Generation Sequencing Data Analysis
Rural Development Administration
03.2013 - 07.2022
Ph.D - Molecular Biotechnology
Konkuk Univeristy
09.2010 - 08.2015
Doctoral Researcher
Konkuk University
01.2010 - 01.2015
Research Assistant, Biotechnology Advisor
Konkuk University
01.2010 - 01.2012
M.Sc - Agriculture Biotechnology
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
08.2008 - 05.2010
Postgraduate Researcher
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
01.2008 - 01.2010
Graduate Researcher
University of Agricultural Sciences
02.2007 - 07.2007
B.Sc (Agriculture) - Agriculture
University of Agricultural Sciences
10.2004 - 04.2008