Niranjan K. V.
Edappal
Summary
A graduate in Biotechnology and Genetics from Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru, India. I am deeply interested in the fields of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. With a strong motivation to pursue research as a career, my goal is to contribute meaningfully to science and society through impactful, solution-oriented research.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Assistant
Hume Centre For Ecology and Wildlife Biology
Wayanad, Kerala
09.2025 - Current
- Researched elephant behavior related to geophagy and its ecological implications.
- Explored correlation between soil consumption and movement in fragmented landscapes.
Combined GPS tracking, field observations, and soil analysis for data collection. - Proposed conflict mitigation strategies aimed at improving habitat management.
Project Trainee
Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute
Thrissur
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Research Area: Elucidating the contribution of aberrant mRNAs and differentially expressed microRNAs of the sperm RNA transcriptome in idiopathic male infertility, and evaluating their potential as novel diagnostic biomarkers.
- Supervisor: Dr. Suresh Kumar Raveendran,
- Project Proposal: Department of Health Research, Government of India,
- Role: Responsible for experimental standardization and optimization of molecular and cytogenetic assays, including PCR condition setup, gel electrophoresis, data analysis, and karyotyping optimization.
Independent Research Project
Kristu Jayanti College
Bengaluru
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Research Area: Investigating the effects of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) on bacterial morphology.
- Supervisor(s): Dr. Prasanna Kumar C and Dr. Sriram Thiruvengadam.
- Role: Analyzed 12 oral microorganisms, tested bacterial responses under varying concentrations of PFOA, and examined morphological changes under different treatment conditions.
Intern
Institute of Human Genetics
Ahmedabad
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Gained hands-on experience in Sanger sequencing technology, Oxford Nanopore sequencing, and microarray-based genomic analysis.
- Proficient in molecular genetics techniques, including DNA extraction, PCR amplification, and genetic data interpretation.
- Developed strong foundational skills in computational genomics, integrating sequence analysis with genomic variant interpretation to support advanced genetic research and diagnostics.
Intern
Credora Life Sciences
Bengaluru
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Applied knowledge of microbiology, molecular biology, and good laboratory practices in a laboratory setting.
- This encompasses skills like microbial culture preparation, plating techniques, basic biochemical tests, buffer preparation, DNA/RNA extraction, and basic bioinformatics analysis.
- Proficient in aseptic techniques, LAF, RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis, and gel documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology and Genetics
Kristu Jayanti College
Bengaluru, India07-2025
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Ecological research
- Field work experience
- Data collection
- Team collaboration
- Molecular genetics
Certification
- Population Genetics and Human Traits, edX (MITx), 05/2024
- Bioethics: The Law, Medicine, and Ethics of Reproductive Technologies and Genetics, edX (HarvardX), 04/2024
- DNA, Genetics and Genomics: Understanding Their Importance, FutureLearn (University of Glasgow), 01/2024
- Medical Importance of Bacteria, Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur, India, 10/2023
- Introduction to Cell Biology, NPTEL (IISER Pune), 08/2023 - 10/2023
- Green Technology and Sustainable Practices, Kristu Jayanti College, 07/2023 - 08/2023
- Genome Editing and Sustainable Agriculture, Bioingene, 05/2023
Accomplishments
- Eugenics – The Future, Newsletter, Dept. of Life Sciences, Kristu Jayanti College – Feb 2023
- The Fruit Fly Tales: Unpacking Genetic Secrets of Humans, Newsletter, Dept. of Life Sciences, Kristu Jayanti College – Feb 2024
- Investigating the Effects of Perfluorooctanoic Acid on the Morphology of Gemella haemolysans (Pending)
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Project Assistant
Hume Centre For Ecology and Wildlife Biology
09.2025 - Current
Project Trainee
Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute
06.2025 - 07.2025
Independent Research Project
Kristu Jayanti College
01.2025 - 03.2025
Intern
Institute of Human Genetics
06.2024 - 07.2024
Intern
Credora Life Sciences
06.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology and Genetics
Kristu Jayanti College