BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Immigration Status: Non Immigrant :Citizen of India

NAME

Magapu Solomon Sudhakar. Applying for the POSITION:

Professor/Dean R&D/Research Scientist/ASP

EDUCATION

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India B.Sc.

M.Sc. First

First Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology.

Biotechnology.

Anna University, Chennai, India Ph.D Research Biotechnology.

Professional/Training Experience

March/2007 – September/

2011 Associate Professor & PG Co-ordinator, Dept of Biotechnology, Rajalakshimi Engineering College, Chennai, India.

Jan – May 99 Teaching Assistant, Institute of Cardio-Vascular Diseases, MMM-BITS Training Centre, Madras Medical Mission, India

1999 – 2000

2000 - 2006 Lecturer (Postgraduate Level), Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi, Inida.

Junior Research Fellow (TTK-LIG & DST Gov. of India) & Senior Research Fellow (Lady Tata Memorial Trust), Centre For Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai, India.

Research Exposure: Immunology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Protein Biochemistry, Microbiology and Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Experience in Rajalakshmi Engineering College:

Responsibilities

Academic:

Handling Theoretical and Practical Classes for M.Tech.(Biotechnology),Advanced Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology, Immunotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Proteomics and Genomics. Along with the practical labs of the respective theoretical subjects like the Advanced Genetic Engineering Lab, Advanced Biochemistry Lab & Microbiology and Immunotechnology Lab. Handling Theoretical Classes for Final Year B.Tech.(Industrial Biotechnology),Animal Biotechnology,& Immunotechnology (Fourth Year Elective and Core Papers Respectively) and Cancer Biology (Third Year Elective Paper). Along with Practical Lab of Immunology. Project Supervisor for 15 B.Tech and 16 M.Tech Students, Purchase Coordinator of the Department, Industry-Institute Interaction Cell Coordinator of the Department. Research Coordinator of the Department, Logistic Support Coordinator for the Department Laboratories, Placement Coordinator, Student Counselor, P.G. Coordinator of Department of Biotechnology.

Non-Academic:

As Industry –Institute Cell Coordinator Organized Hands on Training in Protein separation Techniques and 2-D Gel Electrophoresis from Pal India Life Sciences, Medox India Pvt.Ltd. respectively for M.Tech., Biotechnology students and arranged Industrial Visit for M.Tech Students. As Industry-Institute Cell Coordinator-- Arranged an Educational Tour at Hyderabad from 2nd- 7th May, 2009 for M.Tech., Biotechnology Students ( Third Batch) to visit Institutes like –International Crop Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropical Regions (ICRISAT), Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and Centre for DNA Finger Printing (CDFD). Arranged Educational Tour for M.Tech Biotechnology to visit International Institute of Biotechnology and Toxicology, (IIBT) at Padapai, Chennai. And also TICEL BIOTECH Park, Taramani. The Only Faculty from Rajalakshmi Engineering College to handle Classes both for PG and UG through Online and Video Conferencing. As Industry-Institute Cell Coordinator visited BIOCON SEZ on 22nd June, 2009. Recently Arranged Certified Workshop on “Structural Bioinformatics” from 14th March to 19th March, 2011 at IBM Centre for Excellence in REC for Final Year B.Tech Biotechnology and M.Tech., Biotechnology students and the workshop was conducted by ScientiaBio Bangalore under the course Instructor Monisha Hajra.

Collaborative and team research work:

I am well trained to carry out my assigned research works and also in collaboration with other experts. Familiar with many research techniques to carry on work independently or as a team player, to analyze and present research data in regular lab meetings as well as regularly attended in the national and international scientific meetings as an oral and poster presenter. The Following Collaborative Projects were proposed for various funding agencies in India.

List Of Projects Proposed from Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai for Funding Agencies as Principal Investigator.

1. AICTE MODROBS: Submitted on 30th July,2009. (Government Agency)

Title of the Project-“Characterization of the Phenol Degrading Microorganisms from Effluents of various industries and Design of Efficient Biofilter to aid the Environment: An approach towards higher environmental Safety Standards.”

2. AICTE RPS (Research Promotion Scheme): Submitted on 27th July, 2009. (Government Agency)

Title of the Project: “Characterization of Cytokines, Antibodies, Wolbachia Surface Protein antigens in Lymph and its Corresponding Serum and T Cell Receptor Repertoire in Lymph of Chronic Pathology Patients with Lymphatic Filariasis.” Called for PAC Meeting by AICTE on 09 March, 2010.

3. Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, RGSYI. (Rapid Grant Submission for Young Investigators) : Submitted on 31st September,2010. (Government Agency)

Title of the Project: “Characterization of Cytokines, Antibodies, Wolbachia Surface Protein (WSP) antigens in Lymph and its corresponding Serum and T cell Receptor Vᵝ gene Repertoire in Lymph of Chronic Pathology patients with Lymphatic Filariasis to Understand the Immunopathological Mechanisms leading to Lymphoedema Formation and reduce the morbidity through Immunotherapeutics in patients harbouring Bancroftian Infection.”

4. Lady Tata Memorial Trust “Young Researcher Award - 2011”. Submitted on 10th January, 2011. (Private Agency) Title of the Project: “The Role Of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines And The Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor And Its Receptors In Influencing Lymphangiogenesis In Filarial And Cancer Subjects.”

Selected Publications (Indian)

2004 M.S.Sudhakar, 1 K.Suba1, B.Sasisekar1, J.Victor2, K.V.Aalalasundharam3and R.B.Narayanan.1 1Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai, India. 2 Thanjavur Medical College Hospital, Thanjavur, India.3Government Royapettah Hospitals, Royapettah, Chennai, India. Corresponding author: R.B.Narayanan, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India. 2010. Title of the Publication – Identification of parasite antigens in the Lymphatic Fluid of Chronic Pathology Patients with Bancroftian Filariasis. The Indian Journal of Lymphology, Volume 2 December, 2004. December 2004.

Selected Publications (International)

2010 M.S.Sudhakar, 1, K.V.Aalalasundharam2and R.B.Narayanan.1 1Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai, India.,.2Government Royapettah Hospitals, Royapettah, Chennai, India. Corresponding author: R.B.Narayanan, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India. Title of the Publication: T –Cell Receptor Variable Beta (1-24) Gene Repertoire in Patients with W.bancrofti Infection. International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics (IJMEI), Volume - Issue - 2010. (Article in Press).

International Conference

1. M.S.Sudhakar. The GRC Conference on Immunochemistry & Immunobiology was held from 16th May2010 to 21st May, 2010. At Les Diablerets Conference Center in Les Diablerets, SWITZERLAND. (Poster: “Characterization of Cytokine and Antibodies in Lymph and Its Corresponding Serum in Chronic Pathology Patients (CP) of Lymphatic Filariasis.”)

2. M.S. Sudhakar.39th Annual Autumn Immunology Conference, In the Session Inflammatory Processes, Chicago Marriott Downtown, 540 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA [19th - 22nd November, 2010] (Oral & Poster: The Role of Pro inflammatory Cytokines and the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and its Receptors in influencing Lymphangiogenesis in Filarial and Cancer Subjects”)

3. M.S. Sudhakar. International Conference at Bangalore India Bio Organized by Vision Group on Biotechnology, 2nd – 4th June 2010, (Poster#1: “Characterization Of Parasite-Specific Antigens & Antibodies By MALDI-TOF -TOF In The Lymphatic Fluid And Serum From Chronic Pathology Patients Harbouring Wuchereria Bancrofti Infection” Poster#2: “The Expression Of T-Cell Receptor Of Vβ Gene Repertoire (Vβ2, Vβ8, Vβ9, Vβ16, Vβ19, Vβ23) In The Unstimulated Peripheral Blood Monocytes Of Chronic Pathology Patients Those Harbouring Wuchereria Bancrofti Infection”)

4. M.S. Sudhakar. 31st Annual Conference of Indian Immunology Society-IIS 2004. Poster-Presentation: Identification of Parasite Antigens in the Lymphatic Fluid and Sera of Filarial Patients with Lymphoedema. 15th - 18th, Dec 2004.

National Conferences

1. M.S. Sudhakar. Immunocon-2009: 36th Annual Conference of Indian Immunology Society, Organized by National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalaore 16th to 19th Dec, 2009. (Presented Oral Talk: Entitled--T-Cell Receptor Vβ (1-24) Gene Repertoire Expression In Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCS) Of Patients With Chronic Pathology Harbouring Wuchereria Bancrofti Infection).

2. M.S. Sudhakar. National Conference on Parasitic Diseases: Emerging Parasitic Diseases and Their Control in the New Millennium Organized by Janardhana Foundation, Bangalore. 13th -15th April, 2007. (Presented Oral Talk: Entitled--T-Cell Receptor Repertoire Assay – An In-Vitro System to Study the host parasite interaction in Bancroftian Filariasis .)

National Workshops

1. M.S. Sudhakar. Workshop on Sequence Analysis and Molecular Simulation,Sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi Held at Centre for Biotechnology, Chennai, 10th -13th Dec, 2008 .

2. M.S. Sudhakar. Workshop on Microarray, Microarray Data Analysis & System Biology, Bangalore. Organized by Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women & Institute of Computational Biology. 18th – 21st Sep 2008.

3. M.S. Sudhakar. Workshop on Protein Extraction and Purification.Organised by Aristogene Biosciences Pvt. Ltd. at REC, Chennai, 21st Feb. 2008.

4. M.S. Sudhakar. Workshop on Advanced Biochemistry & DNA Technology Laboratory Training Workshop (National Workshop). Organized in the Department of Biochemistry School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai,7th to 28th June, 2000.

5. M.S. Sudhakar. State Level Workshop on Immunological Techniques. Organized by the Postgraduate and Research Department of Zoology, The American College, Madurai, 1st to 13th May 2000.

6. M.S. Sudhakar. Workshop on Basic Techniques in Modern Biology, Organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College. Sivakasi, 11th -12th Jan, 2000.

Training Programmes

1. M. S. Sudhakar. Sutherland Global Services Programme on Sutherland’s Language Lab Initiative called “Train the Trainers Programme”. 9th April, 2008.

2. M.S. Sudhakar. Traning programme at Tata Memorial Centre Advanced Centre For Treatment.Research & Education In Cancer (ACTREC) 14th - 25th Feb,2005.

Resource Person for Delivery of Talk and Hands on Training

1. M.S. Sudhakar. Genetic Algorithm and its Applications. Conducted by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai. Talk on Genetic Algorithm and its Applications in Biology for AICTE sponsored Staff Development Programme. June, 2009.

2. M.S. Sudhakar. Three Day Biotechnology Practical Orientation Programme for CBSE School Teachers, at Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai. 28th June to 2nd July, 2003.

3. M.S. Sudhkar. Three Day Biotechnology Practical Orientation Programme for CBSE School Teachers at Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai. 23rd to 25th August, 2002.

Excellence Awards:

2004 - 2006 Senior Research Fellow of Lady Tata Memorial Trust Mumbai, India.

2007 – 2010 Best Teacher Incentive for 100% Pass Results in B. Tech Biotechnology. REC, Chennai, India.

2010 International Travel Grant Support, Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Oral Presentation at Chicago, IL USA, 19th Nov to 22nd Nov.

2010 International Travel Bursary from Immunology Foundation, for attending 39th Annual Autumn

Immunology Conference, USA 19th Nov 22nd Nov.

2010 Awarded International Travel Bursary of Chair’s Fund from Dr Caetano Reis e Sousa, Chair, Immunobiology and Immunochemistry Gordon Research Conference. The GRC Conference on Immunochemistry & Immunobiology, was held from 16th May2010 to 21st May, 2010. At Les Diablerets Conference Center in Les Diablerets, SWITZERLAND 16th May 2010 to 21st May 2010

Honors

2008, August Organizing Secretary for the National Technical Conference, 71 research papers across India were presented for the conference Invited lead Eminent Speakers like Prof. G. P Talwar, Talwar Research Foundation, New Delhi. Dr. D.N Rao, AIIMS, New Delhi. Dr. Sanjay Nene Form National Chemical Laboratory, Pune. Dr. U S N Murty, Head Biology Division, Indian institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad. Dr.G. Pradeep Kumar from Rajive Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Trivandrum. Presented Scientific Deliberations.

March,2007 – September, 2011 Industry –Institute Cell Coordinator for Department of Biotechnology, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam.

March, 2007 – September,2011 Placement Coordinator for Department of Biotechnology, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai.

March,2007 – September,2011 P.G. Programme Coodinator for M.Tech Biotechnology Programme at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai.

March,2007 – September,2011 P.G. Projects Coordinator in the Department of Biotechnology, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai.

2004 – Till Date Life Member Immunological Society of India [ISI]

2006 – Till Date Life Member Biotech Research Society of India [BRSI]

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