Kundan Solanki
Diu
Summary
PhD scholar and a Prime Minister Research Fellow from the Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, with a proven track record in academic publishing and mentoring students. Well-versed in molecular techniques, research methodologies, and scientific communications. Published 11 papers in SCI-indexed journals. Participated in various national conferences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Indore
01.2022 - 12.2025
- Provided tutorials and demonstrations for post-graduate and PhD scholars in domains such as Recombinant DNA Technology, Bioinformatics, Plant Biology and Environmental Laws and Responses, Cell Biology
- Provided guidance for preparation strategies for national-level exams such as CSIR-NET/JRF, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, SET, CUET etc
PhD Scholar (Prime Minister Research Fellow)
Indian Institute of Technology
Indore
12.2020 - 12.2025
- Conducted research on the role of macrophages in foam cell formation in atherosclerosis.
- Identified and validated small molecule inhibitors and designed peptidomimetic inhibitor against target proteins
- Published 11 publications in an SCI-indexed journals.
Teaching Assistant
NPTEL
Indore
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Conducted tutorials on course Cell Biology: Cellular organisation, division and processes
- Designed assignments and models questions for the course
Teaching Assistant
Acropolis Institute of Technology & Research, Indore
Indore
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided tutorials and demonstrations for pharmacy students regarding cell culture techniques, animal handling, Good Lab Practices.
- Provided demonstrations on drug discovery tools and pipelines
Research Intern
Birla Institute of Scientific Research
Jaipur
07.2019 - 12.2019
- On-site demonstration of techniques such as western blotting, RT-PCR, Immunoflourescence, Illumina Sequencing etc.
Education
Ph.D. - Immunology
Indian Institute of Technology, Indore
Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India12-2025
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Biotechnology
Atmiya University
Rajkot, Gujarat01.2020
Skills
- Western Blotting
- Immunoflourescence
- RT-PCR
- Confocal microscopy
- Animal handling
- Research methodology
- In silico drug discovery
- Homology modelling
- Scientific communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
Poster presentation- IMMUNOCON-2025- Conference of Indian Immunological Society
Accomplishments
• Prime Minister Research Fellowship 2022-2025
• Junior Research Fellowship- CSIR-NET 2020 (AIR 101)
• Junior Research Fellowship- Department of Biotechnology 2020
• Central University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) 2020- Rank 2
• Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) 2020
• Junior Research Fellowship- CSIR-NET 2020 (AIR 101)
• Junior Research Fellowship- Department of Biotechnology 2020
• Central University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) 2020- Rank 2
• Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) 2020
Personal Information
Date of birth: 28/11/1996
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Gujarati
Native
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
NPTEL
01.2024 - 03.2024
Teaching Assistant
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
01.2022 - 12.2025
Teaching Assistant
Acropolis Institute of Technology & Research, Indore
06.2021 - 11.2021
PhD Scholar (Prime Minister Research Fellow)
Indian Institute of Technology
12.2020 - 12.2025
Research Intern
Birla Institute of Scientific Research
07.2019 - 12.2019
Ph.D. - Immunology
Indian Institute of Technology, Indore
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Biotechnology
Atmiya University