Objective
I am a Marine biologist and virologist with a Ph.D. and 15+ years of experience in aquatic disease surveillance, molecular
fish diagnostics, and laboratory management, now seeking a postdoctoral or other research jobs . I have invented a patented PCR diagnostic kit for betanodavirus that reduces testing costs by 30% and protects an estimated USD 2 million/year in aquaculture production.
Skills
- Aquaculture pathology
- PCR
- Molecular diagnostic
- Patent
- Histopathology
- Communication
Work Experience
2013 - 2018
Senior Research Fellow
Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
Kochi, Kerala, India
Surveillance of Aquatic Animal DiseasesEducation
2015-2021
University of Madras - PhD in Marine Biology
Publications
• 2024: Molecular taxonomy of Tremoctopus gracilis https://doi.org/10.1007/s00227-023-04376-0.