Dr. Sreekumar H
Palakkad
Summary
Dedicated life science professional seeking a challenging career to apply scientific expertise for societal impact. Passionate about innovation, research, and growth‑oriented opportunities, with a commitment to continuous learning and collaboration to advance human welfare.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Product Specialist
Avantor
12.2023 - Current
- Life science product specialist combining technical expertise with customer engagement, delivering training, workflow optimization, and revenue growth for Avantor.
- Enhanced customer outcomes and business growth by providing expert guidance on life science products.
- Skilled in Salesforce and SAP CRM systems, leveraging data analysis to uncover trends and optimize business growth.
- Collaborated with cross‑functional teams including sales, marketing, R&D, and supply chain to drive business outcomes.
- Supported new product launches with impactful technical presentations and tailored customer education programs
Research Scientist
VITALSENSE PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Designed and developed a glucose biosensor for diagnostic applications.
- Established protocols for environmental monitoring, chemical preparation, sensor testing, and sample handling.
- Supervised technicians in collecting clinical samples (blood, saliva) from volunteers.
- Prepared and processed samples to identify biomarkers for endocrine, immunologic, infectious, and inflammatory conditions.
- Authored reports summarizing test results, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Conducted sensor testing and assays using specialized software; analyzed outcomes to evaluate performance.
- Investigated deviations in research and clinical tests, implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with vendors to enhance prototype testing and program development.
- Developed validation SOPs for raw material procurement and research analyses.
- Maintained GMP/GLP documentation standards with accurate laboratory records.
- Performed quality control analyses in clean room environments using aseptic techniques.
- Defined and executed development and production test plans to ensure product quality.
Ph.D defense preparation & presentation
Dr.G.D College of science
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Processed official paperwork in alignment with university communication protocols.
- Prepared academic presentations incorporating feedback from Indian and international examiners.
- Coordinated viva invitations by sharing with colleges across the city.
- Facilitated research paper publications with journals previously approached.
Intern trainee at fill finish compliance department
BIOCON LIMITED
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Investigated microbial deviations based on quality control (QC) reports to ensure compliance and product safety.
- Performed Out‑of‑Specification (OOS) and Out‑of‑Trend (OOT) analyses on microbial test results.
- Reviewed Solus data (entry and exit) for aseptic areas on a daily basis.
- Documented OOS and OOT findings with reference to aseptic area records for traceability.
- Collected and analyzed batch manufacturing report data
PhD Scholar at the department of Microbiology
Dr.G.R. D College of science
08.2012 - 02.2018
- Isolated, identified, and speciated infectious Staphylococci and Streptococci from ocular specimens.
- Performed in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility testing using disc diffusion and broth microdilution (CLSI guidelines).
- Investigated phenotypic traits including extracellular enzyme activity and slime production as virulence factors.
- Analyzed biofilm formation through qualitative (SEM) and quantitative (microtiter plate absorbance) methods.
- Studied cytotoxic effects of alpha‑toxin and pneumolysin via MTT assay on human corneal epithelial cell lines.
- Conducted molecular detection and PCR amplification of selected virulence genes.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Microbiology
Dr.G.R.D. College of Science
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India01.2018
Masters - Microbiology
Sree Narayana Guru College
Tamil Nadu, India01.2012
Bachelors - genetics, biotechnology and biochemistry
Kristu Jayanti College
Karnataka, India01.2009
Skills
- Screening, isolation and maintenance of microbial cultures
- Detection of virulence characteristics by phenotypic method
- Minimum inhibitory concentration analysis by broth micro dilution and agar dilution
- Quantification of bacterial adherence in 96 well microtiter plate with ELISA reader
- Analysis of molecular DNA with UV visible spectrophotometer
- Amplification of genes by PCR and gene analysis with gel documentation system
- Handling of laboratory animals and experimentation
- Assisted a range of dissertation works for MsC and MPhil graduates
- Demonstrated and trained experiments to various batches of master graduates
- Assisted supervisor in preparing journals and books
- Actively participated in organizing National level seminars
Certification
- Certified by “ISO 22000:2005, Food Safety Management Systems” Requirements for any Organisation in the Food Chain, Awareness Training programme conducted by INDOCERT at YMCA Training Centre, Aluva, from 26th May to 28th May 2011.
- Successfully completed the P. G Diploma in “Fermentation Technology and Downstream Processing” (2009) from Sangenomics Research Labs Pvt.Ltd,Bangalore.
- Achieved hands on training in human corneal cell lines proliferation assay with MTT at Stellixir Biotech Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore (2016).
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Won second place for oral presentation in (Spectrum of ocular infections caused by Gram positive cocci) MICROMET-2013.
PUBLICATIONS IN SCI JOURNALS
- 1. H. Sreekumar, P. Manikandan, P. Aiswariya, V. Narendran, P. Gomathi, R. Priya, K. Panneer Selvam, C. S. Shobana.Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of staphylococci and streptococci causing ocular infections from a tertiary eye care hospital, south India. Biomed. Res.2016; 27 (3): 780-786 ISSN 0970-938X (IF = 2.026).
- 2. C.S. Shobana,H. Sreekumar, P. Aiswariya, K. Panneer Selvam,Y.R.Babu Singh, P. Gomathi, P. Manikandan. 2014. Nocardia asteroides ocular infection. BMC Infectious Diseases. 14 (Suppl 2): P2 (IF = 3.025).
- 1. N.S. Nimi, H. Sreekumar, A.B. Sangeetha, M. Brinda, S. Sreeram, K. Panneer Selvam, P. Manikandan, P. Gomathi and C.S. Shobana. 2017. Antibiotic Susceptibilities of Nocardia asteroides Isolated from Ocular Specimens. International Journal of Pharma Research. Vol. 8 (2).(ISSN 0975- 3532) 62.
- 2. R. Priya, A. Mythili,Y.R. Babu Singh, H. Sreekumar, P. Manikandan, K. Panneer Selvam, C.S. Shobana.2014. Virulence, Speciation and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Ocular Coagulase Negative Staphylococci (CoNS). Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 8 (5).33-37.
- 3. K. Rajadurapandi, T. Jyothi Lakshmi, P. Manikandan, K. Panneer Selvam,H. Sreekumar and C.S. Shobana. 2013.Role of enterastaphylococcal flora in the pathogenesis of postoperative endophthalmitis. Wide Spectrum. 2(1):36-41. ISSN 2250 – 2815.
- 1. Spectrum of ocular infections caused by gram positive cocci.State level Seminar on Newly Emerging Pathogens, Epidemic Diseases and their Management Challenges on 14th March, 2014 at M.R. Govt. Arts College, Mannargudi – 614 001.ISBN:978- 81 – 909260-1-5
- 2. Nocardia ocular infection.State level Seminar on Newly Emerging Pathogens, Epidemic Diseases and their Management Challenges on 14th March, 2014 at M.R. Govt.Arts College, Mannargudi– 614 001. ISBN: 978- 81 – 909260-1-5
- 3. Speciation, virulence factors and antibiotic susceptibility of ocular coagulase negative staphylococci (CoNS). State level Seminar on Newly Emerging Pathogens, Epidemic Diseases and their Management Challenges on 14th March, 2014 at M.R. Govt.Arts College, Mannargudi– 614 001. ISBN: 978-81 – 909260-1-5
- 4. Nocardia asteroides ocular infection. 2nd International Science Symposium on HIV and Infectious Diseases (HIV SCIENCE 2014), to be held on 30 January – 1st February 2014 at The ACCORD Metropolitan Hotel, T Nagar, Chennai, YRG Centre for AIDS Research and Education Voluntary Health Services Hospital Campus Taramani, Chennai - 600 113.
- 5. MICROMET 14th National conference on “ Innovative Approaches in Biosciences”, Organised by the Department of microbiology Sree Narayan Guru College of Arts and Science Coimbatore - 641 105.
- 6. Characterization, virulence and antibiotic susceptibility of streptococci from ocular infections at 11th National Conference of Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists (IAAM) on Recent Developments in Microbiology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 29 – 30 November2013, organized by the Department of Microbiology, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore – 641 014.
- 7. A study on the antibacterial activity of crude bacteriocin from lactobacilli against foodborne pathogens. In the proceedings of the National Seminar on Probiotics in Sustainable food production: Current Status and Future Prospects, Volume 1. ISBN -5-978- 93-82338-47. Biofing Publishers (Sponsored by the University Grants Commission and Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India).
- 8. Prevalence of streptococci species in Endophthalmitis leading to ocular disambiguation. In the proceedings of 12th IAAM National Conference on Microcon – 2014: Global Trends and Challenges in Biosciences, 5-6 December, 2014, Organised by the Department of Microbiology, Dr. MGR Janaki Arts & Science College for Women, Chennai – 600 028.
- 9. Antibiotic Susceptibility of Gram Positive Cocci from endophthalmitis.In the proceedings of National Symposium on “Recent Advances in Biomedical Technology (RABT 2015), 26 – 27 February 2015Organised by the Department of Biotechnology, Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore - 632115.
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Date of Birth: 1st March 1989
- Marital status: Married
Timeline
Technical Product Specialist
Avantor
12.2023 - Current
Research Scientist
VITALSENSE PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2019 - 12.2023
Ph.D defense preparation & presentation
Dr.G.D College of science
01.2019 - 07.2019
Intern trainee at fill finish compliance department
BIOCON LIMITED
07.2018 - 01.2019
PhD Scholar at the department of Microbiology
Dr.G.R. D College of science
08.2012 - 02.2018
Masters - Microbiology
Sree Narayana Guru College
Bachelors - genetics, biotechnology and biochemistry
Kristu Jayanti College
Doctor of Philosophy - Microbiology
Dr.G.R.D. College of Science