project trainee in SIMBIOS
Total years of experience :0 years, 7 Months
March 2009- September 2009- worked as project trainee in SIMBIOS (UK's leading soil research centre) . The project includes collection different soil samples. Isolation and cultivation of fungus. It also include the 3D scanning method using X-ray micro CT scanner.
KEY PERSONAL SKILLS
Communication: An effective communicator in both written and verbal context developed through my different level of studies. It includes writing reports, essays and making presentation.
Problem solving: Problem solving was one of the key abilities that I gained during my under and post graduate course. Regular meeting/discussion with my tutor during my project time helped me to trigger out the innate problem solving ability in me. Have high numeracy skills.
Organisational Skill: Can plan and prioritise effectively and regularly set deadline and objective as a way of managing my life and tried to meet my targets and deadlines.
Research Skills: Familiar with variety of techniques, like culturing of fungi and bacteria, isolation of micro-organisms, preparation of culture mediums, electrophoresis, PCR and sterilization methods like autoclaving and hot-air oven etc. Know how to operate Micro CT Scanner and how to analyse the results. Through knowledge in microbiological techniques required for various research and laboratorial purposes
Computer Skills: Excellent knowledge in Microsoft office word and excel. Has developed several high quality presentations in MS PowerPoint. Know computer trouble shooting and familiar with graphic software like Photoshop, coral draw etc.
2012-2014 MSc Microbiology Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala Result waiting
2008-2009 MSc Biotechnology University of Abertay Dundee, UK Second Class
2008-2009 MSc Biotechnology: University of Abertay Dundee. Scotland, UK. Modules included Molecular and Cell Biology, Structural & Functional Genomics and Plant Biotechnology. Final semester project was in SIMBIOS - one of the UKs leading research centre on the subject "Effect of fungal growth on soil physical properties".
2005-2008 BSc Biotechnology Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala First Class
2005-2008 BSc Biotechnology: Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India Subjects covered included: Plant biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology and Bioprocess Technology. Plant Biotechnology, Enzyme Biotechnology, genetic engineering and several other areas were covered in practical classes
2003-2005 Plus Two Cardinal HSS, Thrikkakara, Kerala First class
2003-2005 Plus Two: Cardinal HSS, Thrikkakara, Kerala State Educational Board
2003 SSLC St: Johns HS Aluva, Kerala Distinction
Successfully completed plus two course in science with first class (70.83%) 2003 SSLC: St: Johns HS Aluva, Kerala State Educational Board. Passed with Distinction (81%) in the state level exams
Currently pursuing MSc microbiology (Final semester), under MG University, Kottayam. Academic modules include Microbiology, Molecular Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biochemistry. Practical classes were mainly based on microbiology and related techniques like microbial culture, identification of the microorganism, determination of water quality, checking the contamination of edible items, etc. and various molecular techniques like PCR, electrophoresis, SDS PAGE, chromatography, DNA isolations, cloning, etc.