Keshav Huthaash Kulakkunnath

A detail-oriented biotechnologist with a strong background in microbiology, food safety protocols, and biotechnology techniques. Proficient in microbial assays, quality control procedures, and food microbiology with hands-on experience in testing for contaminants such as Salmonella and E. coli in seafood. Equipped with both technical and leadership skills, I am passionate about ensuring food safety compliance and implementing best practices for hazard analysis. Experienced in working across diverse domains such as scientific diving, recombinant DNA technology, and environmental biotechnology projects, I bring a multidisciplinary approach to food safety roles. With a proven track record at SOM Phytopharma India Pvt. Ltd., I excel in quality control and regulatory compliance, alongside exceptional team leadership. My expertise in analytical testing and problem-solving has significantly enhanced production efficiency and safety standards. Skilled in communication, I adeptly coordinate across departments to achieve stringent quality benchmarks.

• Have published 3 paper Publications : 1) Eco-friendly Bioplastic Material Development via sustainable seaweed biocomposite in sciendo; 2) Insights into recent innovation in anti-browning strategies for fruit and vegetable preservation in Elsevier; 3) Root Knot Nematode - Meloidogyne spp. and it's management strategies in Springer nature.
• Food Safety Research: Involved in a project focusing on microbial analysis and bioremediation, studying ammonium-oxidizing bacteria for nitrification efficiency.
• Bio-Fertilizers Research: Presented award-winning research on seaweeds as bio-fertilizers at the 5th International Conference on Agriculture, Energy, and Environmental Engineering.
• Bioplastics Production: Worked on producing bioplastics from marine macroalgae to support sustainable development.

• Expertise in microbial contamination detection, including MIC and zone of inhibition tests.
• Handles Quality Control Tools such as ELISA, TLC, SDS-PAGE, FTIR, UV spectroscopy, and chromatography techniques.
• Understanding of food safety standards and hazard identification processes.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, FASTA, BLAST, and CLUSTAL W.
• Proven experience in team leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving.

Implant training in Food Microbiology from Export Inspection Agency, Chennai

• Dr. Mugesh Sankaranarayanan

Associate Professor, Biotechnology

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, INDIA

Email: drmugeshs@veltech.edu.in | Mobile: +91 6381958233

• Dr. D. Yuvaraj

Professor & Dean, Biotechnology & Chemical Engineering

Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala Engineering College, Chennai, INDIA

Email: yuvarajdinakarkumar@gmail.com | Mobile: +91 9944099550

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