SAKYADEEP BANERJEE
Dept of Botany, Calcutta University
Summary
M.Sc. Biotechnology graduate in 2024, with hands-on experience in molecular biology tools, high-throughput antiviral assays, and isolation of phytochemicals. Qualified for Ph.D. admission with a 96th percentile score in CSIR-UGC NETs, 2024 December. Seeking an entry-level position in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology-based industrial sectors where my skills could be applied.
Work History
Dissertation trainee
4 Months- Project title: Bioactivity Guided Fractionation of Selected Medicinal Plants Showing Anti-Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) NS5B Activity.
- Worked on evaluating medicinal plants for anti-HCV NS5B activity through bioactivity-guided fractionation.
- Designed and optimised protocol for high throughput screening of phytochemicals against anti HCV activity
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Biotechnology
GPA: 9.13 / 10.0
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Microbiology
GPA: 7.02 / 10.0
Higher Secondary
GPA: 65.4%
Secondary Examination
GPA: 70.0%
Skills
High-throughput analysis: LC-MS
HPLC
HP-TLC
Chromatographic techniques: Silica column
NI-NTA column
Viral Protein purification
Bacterial expression system handling and optimisation
Phytochemistry
Antiviral drug screening: in vitro
Timeline
Dissertation trainee
Dept of Botany, Calcutta University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Amity University
Master of Science (M.Sc.) from Biotechnology
Calcutta University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from Microbiology
Higher Secondary
Secondary Examination
LANGUAGES & PERSONAL INTERESTS
Hindi: C1, Advanced, aspose_chgtable_0, English: C1, Advanced, aspose_chgtable_0, Bengali: C2, Basic, aspose_chgtable_0
HOBBIES
1. Reading scientific journals, 2. Finding latest technical development in biological fields
CERTIFICATIONS
- Joint CSIR-UGC NET (Dec 2024): Qualified for Ph.D. Admissions with 96th Percentile (Awarded June 2025).
- PMRF Initiative Skill Program: Decoding Nature with Science and Technology, AJC Bose Centre for Incubation & Research
HOBBIES
1. Reading scientific journals
2. Finding and keeping up with the latest technical developments in Biology, especially virology
CERTIFICATIONS
- Joint CSIR-UGC NET (Dec 2024): Qualified for Ph.D. Admissions with 96th Percentile (Awarded June 2025).
LANGUAGES & PERSONAL INTERESTS
Hindi: Profiecient,
English: Proficient
Bengali: Native speaker
PUBLICATION
- Banerjee, S., & Chaubey, B. (2025). Inhibition of HCV RNA dependent RNA polymerase by leaf extracts of Ocimum tenuiflorum. Oral Presentation, 7th Regional Science and Technology Congress.
- Banerjee, S., & Chaubey, B. (2025). Proteomic approach to study the key interactions between HCV NS5B and the Host factors., Plant Science: Today and Tomorrow.