Dynamic and versatile researcher with extensive research and practical experience. Expertise in microbial ecology, bioprocess, microbiology, enzyme studies, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. Holds a broad set of analytical and technical skills that would benefit any organization. Pragmatic strategist able to focus on crucial issues and results to meet organizational priorities and make the necessary critical decisions to see them through. Proven ability to manage challenging research schedules while working in complex and highly demanding environments
NRF South African Antarctic National Programme project
Bioprocess and Fermentation Technology
NRF South African Antarctic National Programme project
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South African Universities
MTech: 2 Students
BTech: 16 Students
India (2005 to 2011)
30 Bachelor and Master Students at CSIR
Microbiology
Isolation, identification
Culturing techniques
Protein assay
Bioprocess and Fermentation
Wastewater Treatment
Enzyme Studies
Protease, Amylase, Azoreductase, Lacasse, Peroxidase, Oxidase, Ligin peroxidase, Poly phenoloxidase, Dehydrogenase, Secondary alcohol oxidase, Esterase.
Molecular Biology
Gene amplification, qPCR, RT-PCR, DNA extraction and purification, Agarose gel electrophoresis, Elution of DNA fragment from gel, Plasmid isolation, Expression of cloned gene.
Bioinformatics
BioEdit, MEGA, CLC Genomics, Mothur, Illumina Next generation Sequence (NGS), 16s and ITS Fungai, Phylogenetic Analysis, Geneious, XL Stat, Past-multivariate statistics, ecological analysis, QIIME, Functional genomics.
Analytical Chemistry
FTIR, HPLC, NMR, ICP-MS, GC-MS, LCMS, XRF, XRD, SEM, TEM
Fieldwork Experience Sample collection
Total Citation: 655
H-index: 13
BOOK CHAPTER
Advanced Training Workshop for CLC Genomics Workbench at the University of Pretoria from 24-27 August 2015
Editor for Current medical and Drug Research Journal India
Journal of current opinion in crop science
REVIEWERS IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS
1. Environmental Management
2. International Bio deterioration & Biodegradation
3. Process Biochemistry
4. Scientific Reports Nature publications
5. Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (IJCCE)
PROFESSIONAL GOVERNING BODY MEMBERSHIP
1. South African council of Natural professional body (SACNASP) professional Natural scientist in microbiology, Member ship No: 116603.
2. Water Institute of South Africa (WISA) Member ship No: 25586
3. South African Society for Microbiology (SASM1351)
4. Asian Federation of Biotechnology
I hereby declare that the above-furnished information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Place: Cape Town, South Africa
Sudharshan Sekar