Asmita Das

Highly motivated and results-oriented Life Sciences graduate with a strong research background in Plant Genomics, Biotechnology, and Bioinformatics. Experienced in molecular biology techniques, biofuel production, and conservation planning, with proficiency in BioVia and Instant Jchem. Adept at interdisciplinary collaboration and technical organization.

Student Research Intern - Plant Genomics Lab, Presidency University - Presidency University

(2022-03 - 2024-05)

• Developed Enzyme Assays & Incubation Centers for bioethanol production from vegetable waste.
• Performed biochemical estimation of $\alpha\phi$-cellulose and Acid Insoluble Lignin (AIL).
• Conducted Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) to determine moisture and thermal degradation (ST_$max}\$).

Molecular Biology Intern - Plant Genomics Lab, Presidency University - Presidency University

(2024-05 - 2024-07)

• Mastered Genomic/Plasmid DNA Isolation, PCR, Cloning, Blue-White Screening, and NGS.
• Studied T-DNA integration and virulence/avirulence gene mechanics.

Project Intern - High Voltage Engineering Lab, IISc Bengaluru - IISc Bengaluru

(2024-07 - 2025-07)

• Researched Plasma Applications on Flax Seeds in an interdisciplinary physicist-engineer team.

Research Intern - Botany and Plant Biotechnology - Presidency University - Presidency University

(2023-07 - 2023-09)

• Applied Gold Bombardment for DNA particles and developed transgenic plants for stress resistance.

M.Sc.

• Bioinformatics (DBT Sponsored) - Savitribai Phule Pune University

B.Sc. (Hons.) - Life Sciences - Presidency University, Kolkata (2021-08 - 2025-02)

Higher Secondary Education - Delhi Public School Ruby Park, West Bengal (2019 - 2021)

Secondary Education - Young Horizons School (CISCE), Kolkata (2008 - 2019)