SUSHEEL KUMAR J
Research Scholar
Bengaluru
Summary
Reliable and committed scientist with strong problem-solving and multi-tasking skills. Equipped with solid foundation in scientific writing and research. Adaptable to changing project needs and prepared to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, contributing scientific insights to achieve impactful outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
07.2020 - 12.2025
- Assisted with special events and programs organized by the institution.
- Supported in developing engaging and fun activities for children and the general public to raise awareness about brain disorders and mental health.
- Actively participated in the Institute's National Science Day event, simplifying complex biological mechanisms underlying brain disorders for the public.
- Voluteered in organizing scientific conferences at the institute as a volunteer and resource person.
Senior Executive
Cipla Ltd., Virgonagar
03.2017 - 06.2018
Senior Executive (Analytical Development Lab - Research and Development Department).
- Gathered and organized daily temperature and humidity records of drug storage units.
- Evaluated the stability of drugs using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, integrated, and analyzed HPLC results.
- Prepared comprehensive technical drug stability reports, shared them with the research operation cell for record keeping, and communicated the same with the team members and team lead.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to clearly communicate drug stability findings for the improvement of stability of the drugs and to streamline the production process.
- Cultivated positive relationships with team members for the timely completion of drug analysis.
- Strictly adhered to all safety, health, and environmental guidelines set by the employer to ensure a safe working environment within the department.
Education
Ph.D. - Neurochemistry
National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
M. Phil - Neuroscience
National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Mysore University
Mysore, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - BIOCHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY, BIOTECHNOLOGY
YUVARAJA'S COLLEGE
Mysore, India 04.2001 -
Skills
- Understand, critically analyze, summarize scientific data and key findings from research papers
- Prepare scientific posters, powerpoint presentations, and graphical illustrations
- Knowledge of advance search strategies on various research publication indexes
- Capable of conducting systematic review, identify research gaps, generate hypothesis, develop research methodology, design scientifically rigorous study, and carefully analyze results
- Hypothesis testing and statistical analysis
- Collaborative and critical thinking ability
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in english
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Smt. Savithramma and Sri. Venkateshiah Memorial Award for the Best outgoing student in M.Phil. Neurosciences - 2020
- Obtained Junior research fellowship from Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
- Received travel award from European molecular biology organization (EMBO) - Neuroscience of sleep 2025
Publications
- Susheel Kumar Joseph, Vishnuvardhan, Sushmitha C, et al. (2020) Phospho-Tau Antibody Delivery Using Virus-Like Nanoparticles as Carriers Enhances Spatial Memory Functions in Tauopathy Model Rats. Alzheimer's Dis Dement 4(1):99-104.
- Subramanian S, Krishna G, Sivakumar PT, Dahale AB, Kumar J S, Sinha P, Varghese M. Plasma neurofilament L to amyloid β42 ratio in differentiating Alzheimer's type from non-Alzheimer's dementia: A cross-sectional pilot study from India. Asian J Psychiatr. 2021 Dec;66:102914. doi: 10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102914. Epub 2021 Oct 29. PMID: 34741884.
Additional Information
- Susheel Kumar J, Yoganarasimha Doreswamy, Sarada Subramanian, and Bindu M Kutty “Evaluation of effect of non-invasive multisensory 40 Hz stimulation on sleep alterations in β-amyloid oligomers induced rat model of AD”, Society for Neuroscience, Neuroscience-2024, 5-9th October, 2024, Chicago, USA.
- J. Susheel Kumar, D. Yoganarasimha, B. M. Kutty, & S. Subramanian "40 Hz audio-visual stimulation improves sleep architecture in β-amyloid oligomers (oAβ) induced rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease", XLII annual meeting of Indian Academy of Neurosciences (IAN), 12- 14th November, 2024, Bengaluru, India.
- Susheel Kumar J, Yoganarasimha Doreswamy, Sarada Subramanian, and Bindu M Kutty, Sensory-evoked 40 Hz gamma stimulation reduces wakefulness and improves sleep continuity in Abeta (25-35) induced rat model of Alzheimer’s disease", EMBO workshop on Neuroscience of sleep, 11-13th March, 2025, New Delhi, India.
Timeline
Volunteer
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
07.2020 - 12.2025
Senior Executive
Cipla Ltd., Virgonagar
03.2017 - 06.2018
Ph.D. - Neurochemistry
National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences
04.2001 -
M. Phil - Neuroscience
National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Mysore University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - BIOCHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY, BIOTECHNOLOGY
YUVARAJA'S COLLEGE
04.2001 -