RAHUL GANGA RAVINDRAN
Sex : Male
Nationality : Indian
Passport No. : H5812682
(Valid until 21/07/2019)
Visa status : U.A.E visit visa
Current Address : Satwa, Dubai, U.A.E
Phone : 055******* 050*******
Email : *****.**@*****.***
Permanent Address : Ganga, Vallikkavu, Clappana P.O.
Kollam, Kerala, India, 690525
SUMMARY
I am an adaptable and hard working Biotechnology post-graduate with 3 years of experience in
academia and industry, with proven life science skills and excellent computer knowledge. I hold a
postgraduate diploma degree in Journalism and Mass Communication too. During my career I had an
opportunity to work with highly qualified specialists, which helped me to discipline and organize my
work.
GOAL
My aspiration is to associate with an organization that allows me to exploit my skills and abilities and
offers professional growth while being resourceful, innovative and flexible.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Research Assistant (August 2013 – December 2013)
Pondicherry Centre for Biological Sciences, Puducherry, India
Project Fellow (May 2011 – July 2013)
Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry Central University, India
Research Trainee (February 2011 – April 2011)
Tex Biosciences, Chennai, India
Industrial Research Analyst (September 2010 – December 2010)
Oilgae, Clixoo Solutions, Chennai, India
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Biotechnology (2007 – 09)
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Indi a
M.Sc. Internship: “The Antimicrobial Screening and Preliminary Phytochemical Analysis of
Some Indian Medicinal Plants” at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India.
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (2004 – 07)
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, India
PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (2012 – 13)
Pondicherry University, India
SKILLS
Microbial synthesis and characterization of metal nanoparticles, familiar in analysis and data
evaluation using FTIR, XRD, SEM, TEM, EDX and UV spectroscopy, examining the
bioactivity of nanoparticles
Microbial strain development, Solid state fermentation, Enzyme production and estimation
Data gathering, Interpretation and Presentation, Developing research models, day to day
management of the website and blog, contributing role in the creation of annual reports
(Oilgae annual reports -comprehensive resources for oil and fuel production from algae)
Microbiological Techniques, Molecular Biological Techniques, Enzyme Kinetics studies,
Polymerase Chain Reaction
COMPUTER SKILLS
Operating system
Windows 95 & 98, XP, Vista, Windows 7 & 8, Linex
Package
MS Office
Internet
Adobe Photoshop, OriginPro, Windows Movie Maker
FELLOWSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Qualified the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2011 exam.
Selected for Biotech Industrial Training programme (BITP -2010-11), sponsored by
Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
Qualified the national level Holy Faith Talent Search Examination conducted by Holy
Faith International, New Delhi in 1995-96, 97-98 and 98 -99.
Publication - Pathma J, Rahul GR, Kamaraj Kennedy R, Subashri R and Sakthivel N (2011)
Secondary metabolite production by bacterial antagonists Journal of Biological Control 25
(3):165–181
OTHER FACTS
Strength – Experienced, Hard working, resourceful, innovative, reliable, fast learning &
flexible to any work atmosphere
Languages – Fluent in English, Malayalam and Tamil
Interests – Reading, Travelling, Movies, Music
Personal statement: I am confident that my skills and enthusiasm would promote new ideas towards
discovery and stimulate creativity in your organization and I am also aware of the kind of dedication
and perseverance I will need to have for achieving the best results.