LAKSHMANA NV

To work with an Organization where I can earn new skills and increase my ability for Organizational goal as well as myself Driven to learn quickly, advance computer proficiency and training in industry operations. Solid background in field and office settings supporting team needs. Flexible and hardworking team player focused on boosting productivity and performance with conscientious and detail-oriented approaches.

• Secured Best project of social relevenence award at Project open day held by DSCE
• First Prize, World Food Day Quiz Competition held by Department of Biotechnology, DSCE
• Participated poster presentation international national conference on held by Kristu Jayanti College

• Reading Books
• Travelling
• Playing cricket

Projects Title:
Evaluation of Citrullus Species Pectin as a Bioplastics for Food Packaging and Profiling its Bioactives
Description:

The widespread use of fossil fuel-based plastics raises environmental concerns. Naturally obtained biopolymers, which are biodegradable, biocompatible, and non-toxic, offer a safer alternative. This study extracted pectin from Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) waste using the acid extraction method and compared it with commercial pectin using FTIR. Composite pectin films were formulated with pharmacopoeia-approved plasticizers and polyvinyl alcohol, demonstrating high tensile strength and biodegradability. The films are being evaluated for pathogen barrier, soil biodegradation, water retention, SEM, and FTIR properties. GC-MS analysis identified antibacterial and antioxidant molecules in watermelon rind, suggesting multiple applications for watermelon rind-derived bioplastics in food packaging and preservation, offering both environmental and health benefits.
Achievements:

• Patent application filed-2024 

• Presented the work at International Conference held by Kristu Jayanthi College. 

• Manuscripts under preparation for publication.

• Skill development training on plant tissue culture
• Training course on Analytical techniques of Soil, Water, Plant tissue & Organic inputs
• Skill development training on Production of Mushroom Crop and Spawn, its Post-Harvesting management, processing and marketing
• Training on Cultivation of Mushroom, Production technology of Biofertilizer and Biocontrol agents
• Training on Operational and Software training for GCMS and LCMS