Successful at coordinating diverse research studies and developing invitro test models. Focused on advancing understanding skin ageing & pigmentation. Efficiently coordinates personnel and resources required for basic and complex initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior R&D manager
S&T Platform, RCPL
- Current
Leading research initiatives in skin care products and technologies
Spearheading the development of advanced invitro models and methodologies
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and product development
Identifying and leveraging novel insights in skin ageing and developing anti-ageing technologies
Assistant Research Scientist
Unilever R&D
Bangalore
06.2012 - 01.2024
Established cell/tissue culture labs and instrumentation facilities
Identified novel skin pigmentation-related genes and SNPs
Developed QSAR models for the identification of small molecules for skin care
Purification and characterization of phytochemicals from ayurvedic herbs
Expertise in tea aroma biochemistry and tuning same for development of low bitter green tea.
Assistant Research Scientist
Unilever R&D
Bangalore
06.2011 - 05.2012
Investigated melanogenesis pathways and UV radiation impact on skin pigmentation
Developed technologies to neutralize UV effects on skin.
Research Associate
Unilever R&D
Bangalore
07.2006 - 05.2011
Studied role of endothelins, PPARs in skin pigmentation
Analysis of skin lipids and intervention for the better stratum corneum integrity.
Education
Master’s in Biochemistry -
Kuvempu University
PG Centre, Davanagere
Bachelor’s in Life Science -
Kuvempu University
Skills
Designing & developing invitro models
Proficient in protein chemistry and biophysical tools
Expertise in protein expression, purification & characterization
Research and Development Executive at Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL)Research and Development Executive at Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL)