Vignesh Natarajan
Chennai,TN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor
Vellore Institute Of Technology Bhopal
10.2023 - Current
- Improved student retention rates by developing engaging course materials and utilizing interactive teaching methods.
- Enhanced cross-disciplinary collaboration through active participation in departmental meetings and workshops.
- Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to struggling students.
- Streamlined the grading process with efficient rubrics and timely feedback on assignments, improving overall workflow efficiency.
- Strengthened relationships with colleagues by participating in collaborative projects and research endeavors.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Enhanced student research skills by supervising independent studies projects both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
Research Associate
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, HPCL
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Enhanced research efficiency by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
- Developed innovative research methodologies for more accurate results and insights.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success and achieve objectives.
- Presented research findings at industry conferences, increasing visibility for the organization.
- Trained and mentored junior researchers, fostering a collaborative work environment that promoted knowledge sharing.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform study designs and methodology decisions.
- Improved data quality by implementing rigorous validation protocols for all collected information.
- Assisted in the development of new research proposals, resulting in increased funding opportunities and project growth potential.
- Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Provided technical guidance on experimental design and data interpretation issues for team members as needed.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Distilled large amounts of information and produced reports, spreadsheets and documents outlining key details.
- Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
Project Scientist
Indian Institute Of Technology Madras
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones within tight deadlines and budget constraints.
- Improved collaboration between departments, fostering a positive work environment and increased productivity.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, setting the foundation for successful project execution.
- Optimized resource allocation by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, importance, and available resources.
- Implemented cutting-edge technologies into research methodologies, resulting in more accurate data collection and analysis.
- Trained junior scientists to develop essential skills, improving team performance while contributing to individual career growth.
- Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
Education
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Chennai09.2021
M.Tech - Biotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Guwahati, India07.2014
B. Tech - Industrial Biotechnology
Anna University
Chennai06.2012
Skills
- Academic advisement
- Distance learning tools
- Thesis advisement
- Online learning tools
- Student research guidance
- Technology-based curriculum
- Faculty Collaboration
- Academic Publication
- Lab Safety
- Conference presentations
- Workshops and Seminars
- Powerpoint Presentations
Accomplishments
Publications
Vignesh, N., Arnepalli, N, D & Chandraraj, K. (2024). Flexible production of three-dimensional biocomposite from cotton microdust waste and sand blend through novel combination of molten salt hydrate and sodium-L-glutamate salt. Iranian Polymer Journal. Accepted manuscript.
Vignesh, N., & Chandraraj, K. (2021). Improved high solids loading enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation of cotton microdust by surfactant addition and optimization of pretreatment. Process Biochemistry, 106, 60-69.
Vignesh, N., Suriyaraj, S. P., Selvakumar, R., & Chandraraj, K. (2021). Facile fabrication and characterization of zn loaded cellulose membrane from cotton microdust waste and its antibacterial properties—a waste to value approach. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 29, 1651-1662.
Vignesh, N., Chandraraj, K., Suriyaraj, S. P., & Selvakumar, R. (2022). Cellulose–A Sustainable Material for Biomedical Applications. In Advanced Materials for Biomechanical Applications (pp. 59-83). CRC Press.
Baskaran, R., Natarajan, V., Joy, S., & Krishnan, C. (2021). Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Ethanol: Recent Advances. Biomolecular Engineering Solutions for Renewable Specialty Chemicals: Microorganisms, Products, and Processes, 311-357.
Swain, M. R., Natarajan, V., & Krishnan, C. (2017). Marine enzymes and microorganisms for bioethanol production. In Advances in food and nutrition research (Vol. 80, pp. 181-197). Academic Press.
Certification
Patent certificates
METHOD FOR PROCESSING WASTE COTTON MICRODUST INTO A CELLULOSE MEMBRANE MATERIAL. Patent No. 408222. Granted by the Indian Patent Office on 30/09/2022.
METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF MOLDS FROM COTTON MICRODUST WASTE AND ITS REINFORCEMENT WITH SAND. Patent No. 463849. Granted by the Indian Patent Office on 31/10/2023.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Vellore Institute Of Technology Bhopal
10.2023 - Current
Research Associate
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, HPCL
02.2022 - 09.2023
Project Scientist
Indian Institute Of Technology Madras
08.2021 - 01.2022
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
M.Tech - Biotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
B. Tech - Industrial Biotechnology
Anna University
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