SHIHAB
New Delhi
Summary
Motivated Zoology postgraduate with robust laboratory and field-based research experience across Molecular Anthropology, Genetics, Immunology, Bioinformatics, and Entomology. Proficient in biological research methodologies, anthropometric studies, patient data collection, and scientific documentation. Seeking to leverage an interdisciplinary background in molecular biology, human genetics, and evolutionary biology to contribute to research-intensive PhD programs.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
President, Inheritance - Zoological Society
Zakir Husain Delhi College
Delhi
01.2023 - 01.2024
Research Intern
Molecular Anthropology Laboratory
Delhi
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Laboratory Analysis: Processed human blood samples for a multidisciplinary study on post-COVID complications. Performed plasma/serum separation, DNA isolation, Complete Blood Count (CBC), and PCR.
- Instrumentation: Operated spectrophotometers and hematology analyzers; maintained rigorous scientific documentation and literature reviews.
- Field Research (AIIMS, New Delhi): Administered interview schedules and collected demographic/biological data from patients. Conducted physiological and anthropometric measurements to track post-COVID symptoms.
- University of Delhi
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Zoology, Entomology
Hans Raj College, University of Delhi
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) - Zoology
Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi
Skills
- Genomic/plasmid DNA isolation
- PCR
- Agarose gel electrophoresis
- Restriction digestion
- DNA ligation
- Bacterial transformation
- Multiple sequence alignment
- 16S rRNA amplification
- Phylogenetic analysis
- Mendelian genetics
- SDS-PAGE
- Western blot
- Zymography
- ELISA
- Lowry/Bradford assays
- Enzyme kinetics
- Recombinant protein isolation
- Spectrophotometry
- Differential centrifugation
- MTT/cell proliferation assays
- Human karyotyping
- Metaphase/polytene chromosome preparation
- Spleenocyte/bone marrow isolation
- Macrophage phagocytosis assays
- Raising polyclonal antibodies
- Antibody purification
- Model handling (Drosophila, Zebrafish, C elegans, Hydra)
- Regeneration studies
- Physiological electrical/vagus stimulation
- Insect dissection and identification
- Toxicology (LD50/LC50, TLC, HPLC, GLC)
- Quadrat/transect sampling
- Biodiversity surveys
- Water/soil analysis
- Aseptic techniques
- Microscopy
- Scientific record keeping
- Statistical interpretation
- Lab safety protocols
- NCBI
- BLAST
- ORF prediction
- Primer design
- PubMed
- Scopus
- ScienceDirect
- R
- SPSS
- GraphPad Prism
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- GIS
- Remote Sensing
- PCR techniques
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
Software And Bioinformatics
NCBI, BLAST, ORF prediction, Primer design, PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, R, SPSS, GraphPad Prism, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), GIS, Remote Sensing
Competitive Examinations
NCBI, BLAST, ORF prediction, Primer design, PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, R, SPSS, GraphPad Prism, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), GIS, Remote Sensing
Leadership And Extracurricular Experience
NCBI, BLAST, ORF prediction, Primer design, PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, R, SPSS, GraphPad Prism, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), GIS, Remote Sensing
Certifications And Workshops
NCBI, BLAST, ORF prediction, Primer design, PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, R, SPSS, GraphPad Prism, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), GIS, Remote Sensing
Dates
NCBI, BLAST, ORF prediction, Primer design, PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, R, SPSS, GraphPad Prism, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), GIS, Remote Sensing
Languages
Professional Proficiency, Native / Professional Proficiency
Laboratory And Technical Skills
NCBI, BLAST, ORF prediction, Primer design, PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, R, SPSS, GraphPad Prism, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), GIS, Remote Sensing
Research
NCBI, BLAST, ORF prediction, Primer design, PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, R, SPSS, GraphPad Prism, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), GIS, Remote Sensing
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Research Intern
Molecular Anthropology Laboratory
06.2023 - 07.2023
President, Inheritance - Zoological Society
Zakir Husain Delhi College
01.2023 - 01.2024
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Zoology, Entomology
Hans Raj College, University of Delhi
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) - Zoology
Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi