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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Certifications And Exams
Research Publications
Coursera Network Projects
Awards
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GAUTAM VATS

Bhubaneswar

Summary

Dedicated Biotechnology Researcher with over 5 years of experience specializing in agricultural biotechnology. Proven expertise in Plant Molecular Biology research with a strong record of delivering high-impact research that supports crop improvement and sustainability.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Research Fellow

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR)
12.2021 - 03.2025
  • Lead genetic research initiatives to improve crop traits for abiotic stress tolerance and nutritional quality.
  • Managed DNA isolation, PCR amplification, and marker validation project.
  • Performed scientific research on projects.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT)
12.2019 - 08.2021
  • Contributed to mungbean improvement under the project: "Integrated genomics approach for development of disease-resistant varieties".
  • Conducted genetic screening and molecular validation for disease resistance traits.

Education

Master of Science - Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

University of Agricultural Sciences
Dharwad, India
05-2017

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture(Hons.)

Punjab Agricultural University
Ludhiana, India
06-2014

Skills

  • Genetic profiling
  • Real-time PCR expertise
  • Genetic variation assessment
  • Gel electrophoresis techniques
  • Genetic markers
  • Bioinformatics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Generative AI
  • Effective communication
  • Data gathering
  • Project management coordination
  • Effective organizational skills

Timeline

Junior Research Fellow

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR)
12.2021 - 03.2025

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT)
12.2019 - 08.2021

Master of Science - Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

University of Agricultural Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture(Hons.)

Punjab Agricultural University

Certifications And Exams

  • ICAR ARS NET- ASRB (Agricultural Biotechnology), 2018-01-01, 66.22%
  • DBT Research Fellowship Awardee - M.Sc Program
  • ICAR NTS Scholar - UG Program
  • UpGrad in collaboration with Microsoft- Generative AI foundations certificate Program, 2025-05-01
  • Linked In Learning- The Three Pillars of effective Communication, 2025-05-01
  • Linked In Learning- Streamlining Your Work with Microsoft Copilot, 2025-04-01
  • Simplilearn Skillup - Introduction to Prompt Engineering, 2025-04-01

Research Publications

  • Screening of Advanced lines against Soybean rust caused by Phakospora pachyrizisyed., Farm Science, 30, 4, 560-561, 2017-01-01
  • Molecular validation of Rpp5 gene linked to Soybean rust resistance in Indian genotypes., Indian Phytopathology, 71, 2, 2018-01-01
  • Validation of Genome-Wide SSR Markers Developed for Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Study in Grain Amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus)., Agriculture, 13, 2, 431, 2023-01-01

Coursera Network Projects

  • ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI for market Research, 2025-05-01
  • Build an automated landing page using AI from WIX ADI, 2025-05-01
  • Getting started in Google Analytics, 2025-05-01

Awards

  • ICAR Research Fellowship for Ph.D., 2017-01-01
  • Milky Way Global Youth Ambassador, 2015-01-01, 2016-01-01
  • 1st Prize, Mimicry - Inter-College Youth Fest, PAU, 2012-01-01
  • Lifetime Member - Asian PGPR Society

References

  • Dr. Shamarao Jahagirdar, Dean, PAJANCOA & RI, shamaraoj@gmail.com, 09740641068
  • Dr. Ramesh S. Bhat, Professor, UAS Dharwad, bhatramesh12@gmail.com, 09945667300

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