Nokku Nageswara Chaitanya
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
Rajahmundry
Summary
Results-driven microbiologist with 7+ years of specialized experience in PCR-based pathogen detection (WSSV/EHP), shrimp disease surveillance, and industrial wastewater microbiology. ICAR-CIBA certified expert delivering high-accuracy diagnostics for aquaculture biosecurity and environmental compliance. Proven impact in research (NSPAAD) and STP operations seeking MNC opportunities in molecular diagnostics and quality control.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Young Professional-II
NSPAAD Project (ICAR)
01.2021 - Current
- Led molecular surveillance of WSSV & EHP in Litopenaeus vannamei across 100+ shrimp farms using Nested PCR
- Conducted integrated seed quality, water, & microbial analysis supporting regional disease prevention
- Delivered timely biosecurity reports to stakeholders, preventing economic losses from outbreaks
Microbiologist
Ayyappa Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed daily microbiological testing ensuring 100% CPCB environmental compliance
- Optimized STP monitoring protocols, reducing contamination risks and audit turnaround time
- STP Operations
Technical Assistant
KPR Hatcheries
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Executed Artemia hatching, algae culture, and post-larvae quality control improving survival rates
- Tuni Coast, AP
Education
B.Ed. - Biology & English
Adikavi Nannaya University | Hanna College of Education
01.2022
M.Sc. - Microbiology
Andhra University
01.2017
B.Sc. - Microbiology, Chemistry, Zoology
Govt. College (A)
01.2015
Skills
Molecular Biology
Aquaculture Health
Industrial Microbiology
Software
Nested PCR
RT-PCR basics
WSSV/EHP detection
STP compliance testing
Certification
Aquatic Animal Epidemiology, ICAR-CIBA, Chennai, 09/01/25 - 10/31/25
Key Research Projects
- Molecular detection of WSSV/EHP in shrimp post-larvae across Kakinada coastal regions
- Physicochemical analysis of aquaculture pond water supporting disease surveillance
- Pathogen isolation from street foods and spoiled vegetables in urban Kakinada
- Aerosol microbiology profiling across multiple city locations guided by Dr. Geetha, Andhra University
Personal Profile
07/22/94, Indian, Single, Male
Timeline
Young Professional-II
NSPAAD Project (ICAR)
01.2021 - Current
Microbiologist
Ayyappa Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 01.2021
Technical Assistant
KPR Hatcheries
01.2018 - 01.2019
M.Sc. - Microbiology
Andhra University
B.Sc. - Microbiology, Chemistry, Zoology
Govt. College (A)
B.Ed. - Biology & English
Adikavi Nannaya University | Hanna College of Education