KrishnaKumar S.

Associate Research Scientist at Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research

Kuwait

About

Doctorate in Biotechnology with a strong technical and IPR background. Research on Hydroponics, LED lighting systems for optimized plant growth, Controlled Environment Agriculture & Greenhouse Management, Plant Factory and Modular Agricultural Production Systems. Research focuses on optimizing plant growth and enhancing soil fertility through controlled environment agriculture and innovative technologies. ​Aims to improve food security and resource conservation in harsh environments. ​Specializes in controlled environment agriculture and plant science. ​Current research includes crop production, water and nutrient management, and organic farming. ​Aims to enhance food security and conserve natural resources. ​Conducts research in closed-type plant factory systems and greenhouse management. Ability to lead and motivate in a team environment.

Experience

  • Associate Research Scientist at Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
    Nov 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 8 mos

    Working with the Desert Agriculture and Ecosystems Program under the Environment & Life Sciences Research Center (ELSRC) at KISR. Research is focused on Protected Horticulture and Greenhouse Management. The specific areas would be LED lighting for plants, Plant factory systems, Hydroponics and Modular Agricultural Production System with state of the art technology based on the concept of research in NASA for "Life on Extraterrestrial Space".

  • Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Gyeongsang National University
    Mar 2013 - Aug 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Senior Researcher in Lab. of Protected Horticulture & Greenhouse Management. My research is focussed on "Plug seedling production and systemization, Plant factory (Growth and development on vegetable affected by light quality, photoperiod in closed plant production system), Development for Medium and Photo-selective shade agent (New medium & white shade agents development for hydroponic cultivation system), and Environmental condition (Temp., RH, light, CO2 …) control in the greenhouse.

  • Process Lead and Senior Gene Research Analyst, Genomics Division, THOMSON REUTERS - IP & Science at Thomson Reuters
    Feb 2009 - Mar 2013 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    An assertive Team Leader with outstanding interpersonal, communications, negotiation and people management skills. Managing Life Sciences Genomics team to prospect clients and project delivery within timelines and quality. Strong technical and analytical skills with experience driving biological services. Excellent understanding on scientific and medical related terms, drug details, clinical data interpretation, invention disclosures from various customers’ including Pharma and Biotech principles. Capable of presenting complex technical information clearly and concisely to scientific literature, clinical and patent analysts. Understand necessary biological, genetic, and clinical information, patent laws, customer expectations and attorney requirements. Have a good exposure and experience in Genomics tools, Drug research and Patent analysis, data collection and summarizing, with regard to Life Science and Pharmacology areas. Responsible for the Genomics knowledge area which provides basic and essential information for understanding the molecular basis of human diseases and helping in the translation of this knowledge for the practicing physicians and for drug development and customized therapies. · Serving various customers from leading Universities, Pharma & Biotech companies · Conducting literature, drug and patent services across domains with special focus on Genomics · Conducting client development activities · Supporting sales activities · Preparing Reports · Training and mentoring team members · Tracking group performances · Tracking competitor strategies and best practices · Developing the group by building domain expertise · Quality check of deliverables

  • LECTURER IN BIOTECHNOLOGY at D.G.VAISHNAV COLLEGE, CHENNAI, TAMILNADU, INDIA
    Jun 2007 - Jan 2009 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Handling theory and practical classes for undergraduate and postgraduate Biotechnology students • Theory subjects include Nanobiotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Enzyme technology, Genetic engineering and Environmental Biotechnology • Practical sessions in-charge for Genetic engineering, Plant Biotechnology, and Microbial bioprocess technology • Guided 4 students for their Master’s degree thesis work

  • LECTURER IN BIOTECHNOLOGY at VEL’S COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, CHENNAI, Tamilnadu, India
    Jun 2003 - May 2005 · 2 yrs

    • Handling theory and practical classes for undergraduate and postgraduate Biotechnology and Bioinformatics students • Theory subjects include Molecular Cell Biology, Enzyme technology, Molecular Genetics, and Microbial bio-process technology • Practical sessions in-charge for Cell Biology, Genetic engineering and Microbial bio-process technology • Guided 3 students for their Master’s degree thesis work • Involved in conducting workshops and scientific symposiums