SARANYA A S
Trivandrum
Summary
Energetic and compassionate Microbiologist with over 10 years of combined experience in research, teaching, and microbiological analysis. Experienced as a Research Assistant, Ad hoc Faculty (Assistant Professor), and currently working as a Senior Microbiologist contributing to innovative antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research. Skilled in microbiology, molecular biology, wastewater analysis, and environmental biotechnology with strong analytical and laboratory expertise.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Microbiologist
Vividew Innovations
01.2025 - Current
- Working on innovative solutions to remove antibiotic residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria from hospital wastewater.
- Contributing to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research and environmental sustainability projects.
- Incubatee at CCAMP (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms)
Ad hoc Faculty (Assistant Professor – Part Time)
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Handled subjects including Environmental Microbiology and Environmental Biotechnology.
- Guided students in laboratory practices and academic projects.
Research Assistant
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Collected wastewater and environmental samples under aseptic conditions.
- Performed isolation and identification of microorganisms from collected samples.
- Conducted microbial assays of antibiotics using diffusion methods.
- Worked on molecular biology techniques including PCR and microbiological analysis.
Education
Master’s - Microbiology
School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala01-2019
B.Sc. - Biochemistry & Industrial Microbiology
H.H Maharajas College for Women
Trivandrum01-2017
Higher Secondary Education -
New Higher Secondary School
Nellimoodu01-2012
SSLC – ICSE -
Nazareth Home English Medium School
Balaramapuram01-2010
Skills
- Microbiology
- Pathogen Identification
- Molecular Biology Techniques
- PCR
- Gel Electrophoresis
- SDS-PAGE
- Wastewater Microbial Analysis
- Antimicrobial Resistance Research
- Environmental Microbiology
- Biotechnology
- DNA Isolation
- Microbial Assays
- Laboratory Management
- Documentation
- Teaching
- Academic Guidance
Publications And Conference Papers
- Activity of Clove Oil and Chitosan Nanoparticles Incorporated PVA Nanocomposite against Pythium aphanidermatum, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2021
- Antimicrobial Resistance and ARGs Detection in Treated Final Effluent from STPs: An Upcoming Challenge to the Environment, Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology, 2024
- Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the STP effluent of a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Conference Paper
Languages
English,Malayalam
Beginner
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Timeline
Senior Microbiologist
Vividew Innovations
01.2025 - Current
Ad hoc Faculty (Assistant Professor – Part Time)
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
01.2020 - 01.2024
Research Assistant
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
01.2019 - 01.2024
Master’s - Microbiology
School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University
B.Sc. - Biochemistry & Industrial Microbiology
H.H Maharajas College for Women
Higher Secondary Education -
New Higher Secondary School
SSLC – ICSE -
Nazareth Home English Medium School