Sundramurthy KUMAR, PhD
Research Scientist
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About
Structural biologist and biomedical scientist with over two decades of experience across A*STAR, NTU, NUS, IMCB, and international institutes (MSKCC, UConn, AIIMS). Expertise in X-ray crystallography, protein structure-function analysis, computational biology, molecular biology, and biomedical imaging. Proven track record of research leadership, high-impact publications, structural analysis, and scientific training.
Experience
Research Scientist - Bioinformatics Institute (BII), A*STAR - Singapore
(2020 - 2023)
- Conducted structural modelling, inhibitor design, and computational analysis.
- Delivered lectures and training in structural biology and bioinformatics.
- Supervised students and supported collaborative research projects.
Researcher / Project Manager - LKCMedicine, NTU Singapore
(2014 - 2020)
- Supported structural biology, neuroscience and biomedical imaging research.
- Taught Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, and imaging techniques.
- Supervised translational research using MRI, MEG, EEG and NIRS platforms.
Manager, X-ray Crystallography & Structural Biology Facility - A*STAR
(2010 - 2014)
- Delivered crystallography services and structural analysis for multiple research programs.
- Trained users in cloning, expression, purification, crystallization and data processing.
Manager, Structural Biology Facility - NUS
(2006 - 2010)
- Directed crystallography pipelines, synchrotron experiments and structure refinement.
- Developed course materials and trained graduate students.
Research Fellow, NTU | Research Fellow, IMCB | Postdoctoral Fellow, UConn/MSKCC - NTU; IMCB; UConn/MSKCC
(1997 - 2006)
- Executed projects in structural biology, biophysics, natural products and protein structure-function.
- Performed crystallographic structure determination and spectroscopic studies.
Education
PhD - Physics (X-ray, Spectroscopy & Biophysics) - Anna University, India (1997)
MSc - Physics - Annamalai University, India (1991)
BSc - Physics (Chemistry & Mathematics) - Madras University, India (1988)
