Highlights:

Skills:Plants, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Research, plant biology

Intern on emerging technologies and innovation 05/2023 - current
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Rome, Italy
Industry: International Organization
Contribute to the conceptualization of a compendium/ ATIO Database for emerging technologies and innovations (for smallholder producers) in the context ongoing initiatives including the FAO Science and Innovation Strategy, Agrifood Systems Technologies and Innovations Outlook (ATIO) as Foresight work led by the Chief Scientist Office
• Review background literature on the database prototype in dose collaboration with FAO's IT Division CSI, aligning/positioning/incorporating compendium to existing catalogues such as KAN and Genetwork. • Help prepare potential events for the Science and Innovation Forum in 2023. • Contribute to the content development of the ATIO Database. • Edit and Publish Hackathon Handbook. • Support the identification and documentation of innovations in agricultural research system in the countries and follow up with region organizations on a call for innovation. • Attend conferences and meetings happening in FAO.--
Project Intern 06/2021 - 08/2022
Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu India
Industry: National Organization
? Expression pattern analysis of sugarcane drought stress genes is analyzed. ? Developed somaclones, callus mediated regeneration using different explants and concentrations of various growth regulators like auxin and cytokinins. ? Mutants developed using in vitro mutagenesis approaches by adding mutagens like sodium azide directly with explant and after the development of calli. ? Regeneration of somaclones and mutants ? In vitro Screening of calli and regenerated plants to screen against drought stress.
• Conducted thorough analysis, offering insight into project successes and weaknesses for continual evolution. • Took direction well, interpreting instructions clearly to perform various tasks to exact 2 specifications. • Reported project progress and milestones to the principal investigator, highlighting successes and identifying solutions to weaknesses. • Anticipated and highlighted project risks appropriately, aiding mitigation to reduce operational disruption. • Developed and implemented effective strategies to meet the successful completion of the project. • Built positive relations, gaining access to optimal technologies for enhanced technical and scientific knowledge and growth. • Collaborated effectively with other project scientists, professors and students, building positive, productive relationships to influence key decisions.--

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 02/2021 - 11/2022
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Degree: Master's Degree
Major:Agriculture Biotechnology
Minor:Bioinformatics
• GPA: 8.5 • Coursework in Agricultural Biotechnology • Dissertation in “Expression pattern analysis of drought stress responsive genes and in vitro screening of somaclonal variants and mutants in sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) for drought resistance”.

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