Shruthi Nandakumar
Bengaluru
Summary
Seeking a opportunity in professional environment where my skills and ability could be utilized for organizational and personal excellence
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Fellow
Defence Reasearch & Development Organisation
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed and implemented experimental protocols to evaluate experimental setup performance and reliability.
- Mentored junior researchers, fostering skill development and enhancing team productivity.
- Analyzed data sets using advanced statistical methods to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Streamlined project workflows, improving efficiency in research methodologies and documentation practices.
- Coordinated with external partners to align research objectives with industry standards and advancements.
- Mentored junior researchers, providing guidance on study design and data analysis techniques for successful project outcomes.
- Regularly reviewed progress reports from team members, adjusting timelines and resources as needed to maintain project momentum.
- Contributed expertise in statistical analysis software packages, enabling more efficient processing of large datasets for accurate results interpretation.
- Managed interdisciplinary teams to maximize collaboration and ensure timely completion of research projects.
- Provided training and support to research assistants, ensuring they were well-equipped for their roles and able to contribute effectively to project outcomes.
- Published 2 articles in peer-reviewed journals, and also co-authored chapter in book.
- Increased research project success by implementing new methodologies and optimizing existing processes
- Oversaw studies, documented data, and extrapolated results.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to inform study designs and stay current on developments within the field.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts for new researchers by conducting interviews and evaluating candidate qualifications based on their experience level.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Conducted document review, organization and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions.
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
- Detailed study findings and updated research upon new discoveries.
- Followed health and safety regulations while working in lab
- Followed strict safety protocols, protecting staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
Project Assistant
Central Food Technological Research Institute
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Worked on increasing shelf life of food products using light and superheated steam.
- Also developed, designed and optimised instrument for producing superheated steam.
- Worked on optimising the process, analysis of results and scaling up of process
- Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.
Education
High School Diploma - AIML
Texas McCombs
Texas01.2022
Master of Technology - Chemical Engineering
RV College of Engineering
Bengaluru 01.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
Sapthagiri College of Engineering
Bengaluru 01.2013
Skills
- Design of Experiments
- Mathematical Modelling
- Data Analysis and visualisation
- Reaction analysis
- Result analysis
- Model analysis
Software I had some exposure to during my project
- MATLAB
- OriginPro
- Ansys
- COMSOL
- Inkscape
Additional work
- Co-authored a chapter in “Hybrid and Combined Processes for Air Pollution Control”.
- Https://eportfolio.mygreatlearning.com/shruthi-n-kumar
Timeline
Senior Research Fellow
Defence Reasearch & Development Organisation
01.2018 - 01.2021
Project Assistant
Central Food Technological Research Institute
01.2016 - 05.2017
High School Diploma - AIML
Texas McCombs
Master of Technology - Chemical Engineering
RV College of Engineering
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
Sapthagiri College of Engineering