Esha Raychaudhuri
Kolkata
Summary
Dynamic and aspiring PhD candidate with a robust foundation in microbiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics techniques, eager to advance research under esteemed guidance. Extensive experience with infectious diseases, gut complexities, intracellular parasites, and diverse environmental pathogens has cultivated a profound passion for understanding microbial interactions and resistance mechanisms. Focused on microbiome-mediated immunotherapy and the potential of nanotechnology-theranostic platforms to predict and enhance therapeutic responses. Proficient in bioinformatics tools such as BLAST, FASTA, and ChimeraX, alongside algorithms like CATH and SCOP for protein structure classification. Committed to further developing practical skills through expert training while promising valuable contributions to the team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Associate-I
CSIR-IMTECH
Chandigarh, Punjab, India
03.2025 - Current
- Enhanced understanding of Vibrio cholera O1 through biofilm and HlyA studies.
- Gained proficiency in plasmid and genomic DNA isolation methodologies.
- Executed 16S PCR amplification for effective microbial sample analysis.
- Supported microbial technology research initiatives at CSIR-IMTECH.
- Accumulated 21 months of hands-on experience in molecular biology research.
Internee
University of Calcutta
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Gained practical skills in molecular biology techniques under guidance of Prof. Anirban Siddhanta.
- Conducted analytical and observable experiments, contributing to ongoing research projects.
- Collaborated with research team to support various laboratory tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
Molecular Biology Techniques Trainee
Indian Institute Of Chemical Biology
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked on molecular biology techniques in laboratories.
- Completed a 2-week training program on Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Pathology Techniques for Biomedical Applications.
Education
ICSE - English, Bengali, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, History, Geography, Home Science
Shaw Public School
Kolkata, India01.2015
Master of Science - Microbiology
Lady Brabourne College
Kolkata, India08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology (Hons.), Zoology, Chemistry, English, Bengali
Sarsuna College
Kolkata, India10-2020
ISC - English, Bengali, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology
Shaw Public School
Kolkata, India01.2017
Skills
- Plasmid DNA extraction
- DNA extraction techniques
- Proficient in 16S sequencing techniques
- Molecular cloning techniques
- Experienced in western blotting techniques
- Viability assessment of Vibrio cholerae
- Hemolysin testing on sheep blood agar
- Skilled in microscopy handling and analysis
- UV/Vis spectrophotometer and nanodrop handling
- Root nodule harvesting
- Electroporation of bacterial DNA
- Fluorescent microscopy of GFP fused protein in Leishmania donovani
- Haemocytometer analysis for Leishmania donovani
- Performed blood draws and analyzed blood sugar levels
- Proficient in generating 16S phylogenetic trees using MEGA7 software
- Antibiotic susceptibility testing
- Myxobacteria isolation techniques
- Experienced in optimizing extract preparation for MALDI TOF applications
- RNA-Seq data analysis
Accomplishments
- I participated and committed to the Industrial Microbiology Technique for Water Analysis training session online from Uyirgene Research Academy, U -Tech International.
- Working as a Project Associate-I in CSIR-IMTECH under Dr . Srinivasan Krishnamurti, MTCC division, Chandigarh, India.
- Completed non-credit online course 2 of 5 upon Programming for Everybody (Python Data Structures) authorized by University of Michigan and offered through Coursera. Certificate attached below.
- I actively participated and attended the 7 days workshop upon next generation sequencing (NGS) focused on rna-seq data analysis from Escorwin Innovations Private Limited.
Certification
- Industrial Microbiology Technique for Water Analysis, Uyirgene Research Academy, U-Tech International, 2025-03-14
- Programming for Everybody (Python data structures), University of Michigan, Coursera
- WORKSHOP: NEXT GENERATYION SEQUENCING (NGS), Escorwin Innovations Private Limited - 24 DEC. TO 30 DEC. 2025
Timeline
Project Associate-I
CSIR-IMTECH
03.2025 - Current
Internee
University of Calcutta
01.2024 - 01.2025
Molecular Biology Techniques Trainee
Indian Institute Of Chemical Biology
08.2022 - 09.2022
ICSE - English, Bengali, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, History, Geography, Home Science
Shaw Public School
Master of Science - Microbiology
Lady Brabourne College
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology (Hons.), Zoology, Chemistry, English, Bengali
Sarsuna College
ISC - English, Bengali, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology
Shaw Public School
References
- Dr. Srinivasan Krishnamurti, Principal Scientist, Microbial diversity, taxonomy, microbial ecology, Sector 39A, Chandigarh, Punjab, 160036, India, +91 7837306552, 2880750, kmurthi@imtech.res.in, mtcckmurthi@gmail.com
- Dr. Anirban Siddhanta, Professor, Biochemistry/Cell Biology, 6 Circular Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700019, asiddhanto@yahoo.com, asbioc@caluniv.ac.in, 03324615445
- Dr. Sudit S. Mukhopadhyay, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, West Bengal, 713209, suditmukhopadhy@yahoo.com, sudit.mukhopadhyay@bt.nitdgp.ac.in, 9434788139, 9830440945
- Dr. Partha Chakrabarti, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Principal Scientist, Cell Biology & Physiology, Main Campus CSIR-IICB, Kolkata, West Bengal, partha.iicb@gmail.com
Research Interests
- Bioinformatics ~ Multi omics, programming
- Disease biology in clinical aspects
- Nano-drug delivery applications
- Microbiome of the gut
Pronouns
she/hers
Personal Information
- Title: Aspiring PhD Scholar
- Gender: Female
Other Interests
Dance (completed 5th year in Kathak from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh), mobile photography, reading , travelling.