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PERIYASAMY ASHOKKUMAR

S/O C. Periyasamy,S. Kandampalayam

Selur post, Paramathi velur (T. K),

Namakkal (Dt)Pin code - 637 208,

TamilNadu, India

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Sub: Application for the post of Lecturer in Microbiology in Ministry Of

Higher Education (Universities), Saudi Arabia -Reg

Respected HR

Greetings

I, P. Ashokkumar, who have completed the Ph.D from the University of

Madras, India. I came to know about some position in Saudi Arabia in your

concern through the internet. In present, I would like to apply for the

post of Lecturer in Microbiology in Ministry Of Higher Education

(Universities), Saudi Arabia. Here I am attached my Curriculum Vitae for

your kind perusal, which will give a brief description about my academic

and research experience so far. I would be grateful, if you could consider

my request for a possible position in your Concern. Already, I have done

five years research experience Protein purification techniques, PCR, Media

Optimization, Microbial identification and Molecular biological techniques.

I hope if given chance I will come up with your expectations and

experienced in Teaching and Research. Looking forward for your response.

Thanking you

Dr.P.Ashokkumar

PERIYASAMY ASHOKKUMAR

S/O C. Periyasamy,

S. Kandampalayam

Selur post, Paramathi velur (TK),

Namakkal (DT), Pin code - 637 208,

TamilNadu, India.

Email: ************@*****.**.**

Mobile: +919*********

A driven Microbiologist/Biotechnologist with a positive outlook & ambition

of Seeking Teaching and Research as a career of choice

Research Experience:

I have completed Ph.D., in Applied Microbiology (from July 2003 to June

2009) at Centre for Advance Studies in Botany, University of Madras, India.

I have worked as Assistant Professor (October 2009 to March 2011) in

Department of Biotechnology in M.G.R College, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India.

Currently, I am working as an Assistant Professor (June 2011 to To-date) in

Department of Microbiology in Sengunthar College of Arts and Science,

Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India.

Additionally I have worked as Technical Assistance (one year) in Handling

of instruments like Beckman DU-40 Spectrophotometer, Sonicator,

Ultracentrifuge, PCR and Gel documentation in Centre for Advanced Studies

in Botany, University of Madras in Earn While Learn Programme sponsored by

University of Madras from 2005 to 2006.

I have experience in various fields of Microbiology, Biotechnology,

Molecular biology, Protein purification, Algology and fermentation

technology areas and with good hands-on experience in both classical and

molecular techniques.

I have in-depth knowledge and good hands-on experiences in isolation of

extremophilic microorganisms, screening and characterization of hydrolytic

enzymes from various sources, maintenance and multiplication of bacterial,

fungal and actinomyces cultures and collection and analysis of various

enzyme optimization data etc.,

I have published 6 research articles in international and national

journals, 3 abstracts in national and international conferences, 35

bacterial and fungal gene sequences submitted to NCBI-USA, 8 conferences

attended and 2 training programmes.

I have worked as Co-Supervisor for Post-graduate and M.Phil., students in

India. I have good knowledge in software, bioinformatics tools and also in

statistical analysis. I am a self-starter, highly motivated and genuinely

interested in Microbiology/Biotechnology research and developments.

Ph.D., Research Experience

Ph.D., Research Experience Duration: July 2003 - July

2008

Position: Institute Name:

Research Scholar Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany,

University of Madras, Chennai, India

Research Areas: Research Title:

Protein purification and Production, Purification and

Characterization Characterization of an extracellular

DNA/RNA degrading enzymes nuclease from Bacillus firmus VKPACU-1

Extremophilic Enzymes

Bacterial and fungal

enzymes

Duties and Responsibilities

To work effectively towards completion of the degree in a timely

manner.

To learn the existing theories, practices and research methods of

the discipline and to apply these in the student's research and

teaching

To discover and pursue a unique topic of research in order to

construct new knowledge

To Publish the research work in highly peer viewed journals

To communicate regularly with faculty advisors and thesis exam

committee members

To maintain the detailed, organized and accurate laboratory

notebooks and records

To take teaching duties seriously and to use all teaching

experiences to enhance the student's effectiveness as an instructor.

To attend and participate in appropriate meetings, conferences,

seminars and group discussions that are part of the educational

program

To help maintain a clean and safe work environment

Teaching experience (Four years and five months) :

Teaching experience Duration: June 2011 to till date

Position No. : College Name:

Assistant Professor Sengunthar Arts and Science College

Subject & Research Areas:

General Microbiology

Fermentation technology

Molecular Biotechnology

Genetic engineering

Parasitology

Duties and Responsibilities

. To teach at M.Phill, Post graduate and undergraduate students in

graduate level

. To carry out research and produce publications

. To supervise or assist with supervision of undergraduate, taught

graduate (Masters) and research graduate (MPhil/PhD) students.

. To contribute to the development, planning and implementation of

a high quality curriculum.

. To assist in the development of learning materials, preparing

schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress,

achievement and attendance.

. To participate in the administration of the department's

programmes of study and other activities as requested.

Teaching experience Duration: Oct 2009 to March 2011

Position No. : College Name:

Assistant Professor MGR college

Subject & Research Areas:

Fermentation technology

Bioinstrumentation

Medical lab technology

Duties and Responsibilities

. To teach at M.Phill, Post graduate and undergraduate students in

graduate level

. To carry out research and produce publications

. To supervise or assist with supervision of undergraduate, taught

graduate (Masters) or research graduate (MPhil/PhD) students.

. To contribute to the development, planning and implementation of

a high quality curriculum.

. To assist in the development of learning materials, preparing

schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress,

achievement and attendance.

. To participate in the administration of the department's

programmes of study and other activities as requested.

Educational Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

2003 - Ph. D., Applied Microbiology - Centre for Highly

2008 Botany (Specialization in Advanced Studies commend

Protein Purification) in Botany, ed

University of

Madras, Chennai,

India

2000 - M. Sc., Applied Microbiology K. K. College, Grade I

2002 Research Title: Periyar 62%

"Studies on growth and University, Velur

Phycobilin pigments of (Namakkal), India

the Cyanobacterium

Westiellopsis iyengarii."

1997 - B. Sc., Microbiology K. K. College, Grade

2000 University of II

Madras, Velur 58%

(Namakkal), India

Technical proficiency

Microbiological skills Isolation, identification and maintenance

of various types of microorganisms from

biological samples

Analytical technical Enzyme assay (Quantitative & Plate assay),

skills Extraction of bioactive compounds from

microorganisms, Purification of secondary

metabolites from microbial strains by

chromatographic techniques (Column, Thin

layer, HPLC and Gas chromatographic

techniques)

Serological diagnostic Antibody production, Double immuno

methods diffusion test, Enzyme linked immune

sorbent assay and Western blotting.

Molecular biological Isolation and purification of nucleic

techniques acids (DNA and RNA from bacteria, fungi,

actinomycetes and plants), Agarose gel

electrophoresis, Polymerase chain reaction

and PCR techniques, and Poly acryl amide

gel electrophoresis (Native and SDS-PAGE).

Bioinformatics tools NCBI database, Phylogenetic analysis

(neighbour joining and Maximum

Parasimony), Nucleic acid and Protein

sequencing (proteins and nucleic acids

BLAST, pair wise and multiple sequence

alignments

Computer knowledge Basic, Microsoft Office (MS-word, power

point, excel) and photoshop

Selected Publications - 6

Periyasamy Ashokkumar, Muthu Manikandan and Vijayaragavan.

"Optimization of nutrients for the production of RNase by Bacillus

firmus VKPACU1 using Response Surface Methodology". Biotechnol.

Bioprocess Eng. 2010 15, 4:641-650.

Periyasamy Ashokkumar and N.Anand "Studies on growth and Phycobilin

pigments of the Cyanobacterium Westiellopsis iyengarii.",

International Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry. Volume 6

Number 2 (2010) pp. 313-321.

Periyasamy Ashokkumar, Rajkumar and Mahalingam Kanimozhi

"Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activity from Five Indian

Medicinal Plants Against Human Pathogens". Middle-East Journal of

Scientific Research 5 (3): 157-162, 2010

Periyasamy Ashokkumar and Vijayaragavan Kannan. "An extracellular

nuclease from Bacillus firmus VKPACU-1: Mode of action and

specificity" accepted in Nucleotides and Nucleosides and Nucleic

acids. Volume 30, Issue 1, 2011, 20-30

Periyasamy Ashokkumar and Vijayaragavan Kannan. "Optimization and

purification of extracellular nuclease from Bacillus firmus

VKPACU-1" Dynamic Biochemistry, Process Biotechnology and Molecular

Biology, Volume 5 Special Issue 2 201, 58-65

Periyasamy Ashokkumar. "Optimization and purification of laccase

from Pleurotus sp. and its dye decolorization ability" J. Acad.

Indus. Res. Vol. 1(1) June 2012. 39-44

Abstracts published in Conferences/Symposiums/Seminars

International

Ashokkumar. P. 2012. Pleurotus sp A novel sources for lignin

degrading enzymes. International Journal of Arts and Sciences.

American Canadian Conference for academic disciplines held from May

21st to 24th at Ryerson University, Canada.

National

Ashokkumar. P., Manikandan. M., and Kannan. V. 2006. Hydrolytic

enzyme profile of deep sea bacteria. International Conference on 7th

Asia Pacific Marine Biotechnology Conference held from 2nd to 5th

November 2006 at Kochi organized by NIOT, Goa, India.

Ashokkumar. P. Studies on Phycobilin pigments of the Cyanobacterium

Westiellopsis iyengarii. National Symposium on "Biology and

Biodiversity of Fresh Water Algae" held at Centre for Advanced

Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai during 8th and 9th

September 2004.

Submitted the following gene sequences to National Center for

Biotechnology Information (NCBI), USA

35 sequences submitted

Training program attended

Participated in the seven days training programme on "Pasteur

Institute of India, Coonoor

Participated in the two days state level training programme on

"Rasmol"

Teaching and Research Supervision

Teaching Assistant for M. Sc., students in the Centre for Advanced

Studies in Botany under the "Earn While Learn Scheme" of the

UGC programme.

Research Supervision Details

As a Co-Supervisor, I guided for ten M. Sc., and Ph.D., students for

their research work.

References

Dr. V. Kannan, M.Sc, Ph. D

Lecturer (Senior scale)

Center for Advanced Studies in Botany

University of Madras

Guindy Campus

Chennai- 600025, India

Prof. R. Rangasamy, M.Sc, Ph. D

Director

Center for Advanced Studies in Botany

University of Madras

Guindy Campus

Chennai- 600025, India

Dr. S. Arumugam,M.Phil., Ph.D.,

Principal, SASC

Tiruchengode

Tamilnadu

Declaration

I hereby declare that the above given information are true to the best of

my knowledge and belief.

Regards

Dr.P.Ashokkumar

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