India
PhD-trained R&D Scientist and Project Manager with a strong blend of international academic research and over a decade of industrial experience across biotechnology and nanotechnology environments. I specialize in drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, stem cell biology, cancer biology, and advanced analytical technique, bringing both scientific depth and practical, industry-aligned execution to R&D teams. My industrial experience includes working on end-to-end research and development workflows from experimental design, formulation optimization, and characterization to data analysis, documentation, and cross-functional project coordination. I have collaborated closely with manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure research outputs align with industry standards and product development goals. This exposure has strengthened my ability to manage timelines, mitigate risks, and deliver scientifically robust results in fast-paced R&D settings. In addition to industry work, I’ve gained global research experience at leading institutions in India, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. As an Erasmus Mundus Fellow at Instituto Superior Técnico (Lisbon) and later as postdoctoral research associate at Aston University (UK), I led nanoscience projects involving nanoparticles, extracellular vesicles (EVs) and liposomes working within multicultural, cross-disciplinary teams. I have also contributed to scientific advancements at NIT Rourkela and Aston University. I am passionate about bridging scientific innovation with effective project management, ensuring that research is both high-quality and strategically aligned with organizational objectives. I am open to new opportunities as an R&D Scientist, Principal Scientist, and Project Manager where I can leverage my technical expertise, industry experience, and leadership strengths to drive impactful research and product development.
Development of nanotherapeutics platforms focusing on exosome and LNP-based RNA delivery systems for regenerative medicine. Scaling production from lab to clinical volumes, establishing stability protocols. Aligning R&D with industry standards.
• Led innovative research on engineered extracellular vesicles (EVs) to create immunomodulatory therapeutic strategies. • Designed and characterized EV formulations, assessing their immunological effects through advanced analytical techniques. • Coordinated cross-functional projects, ensuring timely achievement of scientific objectives and thorough documentation.
Leading nanotherapeutic research for the development of nanoscale delivery systems (exosomes, liposomes, hybrid nanosomes) their formulation, characterization, and implementation for clinical applications. To develop nanoscale systems for the delivery of therapeutics cargo (mRNA/miRNA, proteins) in avascular (cornea) and vascular (liver, lung, kidney, heart) tissue regeneration.
Spearheading the Center for Nanoparticle Research at MSMF, which involves the development of techniques for nanomaterial formulation, characterization, and implementation for clinical applications. Developed gold nanoparticles-based sensors for cancer biomarkers, hyperthermic magnetic nanoparticles for tumors, Janus particles for dual drug delivery, electrospun fibers for wound healing, hydrogels as 3D cancer models, and siRNA-directed multidrug-resistant gene silencing and protein downregulation. My role includes regular interaction with clinicians, oncologists, and health professionals to comprehend the gap between the research lab and the operation table.
Thesis title: Synthesis of fluorescent nanoparticles and bacteria-nanoparticle conjugates for targeted delivery of cancer therapeutics. In-depth study of nanoparticles' interaction with microbial and mammalian cell lines. Developed microbe-based (microbots) and nanoparticle-based therapeutics for cancer cells by incorporating cadmium and silica nanoparticles in probiotic Lactobacillus sp. Extensive analysis of nanoparticles fate in cancer cell lines and delivery of apoptotic drugs using hybrid nanoparticles
Biodiversity (microflora) survey of Iron mines. Sample collection, isolation, and culture of heavy metal resistant microbes.