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Dr. Sacchi Rajappa

Dr. Sacchi Rajappa

Scientific Editor, Research Scientist-B
BANGALORE

Summary

Meticulous Scientific Editor/Copy Editor with 10+ years of experience working with large volumes of audience-targeted content, trimming to fit style and grammatical considerations. Collaborative editor devoted to supporting multidisciplinary teams in exceptional content generation. Deadline-driven employee with proven reputation for timely project completion. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Scientific Writer/Copy Editor

Cactus Communications Limited
12.2020 - Current
  • Streamlined the submission process for clients by expertly formatting manuscripts according to journal guidelines.
  • Provided constructive criticism to peers through regular peer review sessions, fostering continuous improvement within the team.
  • Carefully documented technical workflows in private wiki for education of newly hired employees.
  • Contributed to team efficiency by developing standardized templates and style guides for consistent document formatting.
  • Enhanced manuscript quality by diligently editing and proofreading scientific documents.
  • Stayed current on advancements within various scientific fields, allowing for informed contributions during content development processes.
  • Maintained confidentiality and protected intellectual property rights of clients throughout all stages of document preparation.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethical writing practices, maintaining integrity in all aspects of scientific communication.

Research Scientist - B

National Center For Polar And Ocean Research-NCPOR
03.2015 - 08.2021

● Actively participated in planning and conducting Multi-beam bathymetry Mapping Expeditions.

● Sailing onboard Research vessels, handling geophysical, oceanographic and geological equipments.

● Expertise in scientific data acquisition and analysis

● Expertise in Planning and conducting fieldwork for data and sample collection.

● Presentation Skills i.e. teaching and presenting results to senior/other research staff/students

● Writing research papers, reports, reviews and summaries

● Preparing research proposals and funding applications/bids

● Guided and supervised junior staff and students towards training, onboard techniques and completion of thesis.

● Ensured that quality standards are met while acquiring data following analysis.

● Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments

Research Associate (RA)

National Center For Seismology - NCS
03.2013 - 10.2015

• National Program on Earthquake Precursors- NPEP
• Waveform modeling, Seismic analysis, Phase picking, Epicenter location, Earthquake catalog preparation
• Active fault mapping of the Indian Sub-continent
• Research earthquake spreading, hazard assessment and triggering effect for future seismic events
• Precursor study for detecting earthquake events
• Publish scientific papers

Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

National Institute Of Technology Karnataka (NIT)K
03.2003 - 06.2011

• Wave mechanics: laboratory simulation of water waves in 2D flume
• Design and construction floating pipe breakwater of different dimensional parameters,
• Subjecting model to specifically generated waves, observe and record results, plot parameters and interpret changes in trend
• Design and construction of floating pipe breakwater
• Physical experimentation of breakwater model in wave flume, wave mechanics and implementation in data analysis and interpretation
• Publish scientific papers in journals, compile and submit report to funding agency

Education

Ph.D. - Geotechnical Engineering, Wave Hydrodynamics

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NIT)K
Mangalore, India
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Earth System Science & Resource Management

Mangalore University
Mangalore, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Microbiology, Botany

Mangalore University
Mangalore, India
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Copywriting
  • Scientific outreach
  • Subject Matter Knowledge
  • Peer Review Process
  • Manuscript Preparation
  • Workflow Analysis
  • Content Editing
  • Research expertise
  • Time management abilities
  • Adherence to Guidelines
  • Report Writing
  • Proofreading
  • Publication Strategy

Accomplishments

Prominent Scientific Papers published in Peer reviewed journals:


· Sacchi Rajappa, Kurian John, Tyagi Abhishek, Murukesh Nuncio. “Interaction between seabed morphology and water mass in the South Eastern Arabian Sea: deductions of water mass flow”. Geo-Marine Letters (2020) 40. 10.1007/s00367-020-00663-7- impact factor- 1.836

· Sacchi Rajappa, Hegde, A.V, Subba Rao and Veena, C. “Wave Steepness and Relative Width: Influence on Transmission Coefficient of Horizontal Interlaced Multilayered Moored Floating Pipe Breakwater (HIMMFPB) with Five Layer”, Marine Technology Society Journal- MTS. Volume 45, No. 5, September/October 2011

· Sacchi Rajappa,Hegde, A.V, Subba Rao and Pramod, K. “Variation of Transmission Coefficient and Mooring Forces with Wave Steepness on Horizontal Interlaced Multilayered Moored Floating Pipe Breakwater with Three Layers”, International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering- IJEE. Volume 04, pg. 241- 249, April, 2011- impact factor- 0.233

· Vishwanath Mane, Sacchi Rajappa, Hegde, A.V, Subba Rao. “Peak mooring forces in the horizontal interlaced multi-layered moored floating pipe breakwater”, International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering- JNAOE. Volume 03, No. 2, pg. 150- 158, June, 2011

Timeline

Scientific Writer/Copy Editor

Cactus Communications Limited
12.2020 - Current

Research Scientist - B

National Center For Polar And Ocean Research-NCPOR
03.2015 - 08.2021

Research Associate (RA)

National Center For Seismology - NCS
03.2013 - 10.2015

Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

National Institute Of Technology Karnataka (NIT)K
03.2003 - 06.2011

Ph.D. - Geotechnical Engineering, Wave Hydrodynamics

National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NIT)K
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Earth System Science & Resource Management

Mangalore University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Microbiology, Botany

Mangalore University
04.2001 -
Dr. Sacchi RajappaScientific Editor, Research Scientist-B