Gautam Vats

Plant Molecular Biology Researcher with 5+ years of experience in agricultural biotechnology, genomics, and molecular marker validation across national research institutions (NBPGR, OUAT). Skilled in DNA/RNA isolation, PCR and realtime PCR, SSR/ISSR marker validation, and genetic diversity analysis, with hands-on work spanning 100+ Amaranth and Mungbean genotypes for abiotic and biotic stress resilience. Combines bench-level molecular biology expertise with computational and data-analysis skills to translate genomic data into actionable crop-improvement insights.

Junior Research Fellow at NBPGR (2021-12 – Present)

• Lead research on genetic diversity analysis in Amaranth, managing the full molecular workflow from DNA isolation through PCR amplification and marker validation for 100 genotypes.
• Isolate and quality-check genomic DNA and RNA from Amaranth leaf tissue, achieving a 95% purity rate to support downstream genotyping.
• Author and co-author of scientific research papers and reviews; published 2 peer-reviewed articles during tenure including a 2026 review on genomic technologies for Amaranth stress resilience.
• Coordinate with a team size of 4 on project timelines, sample preparation, and data reporting for institutional and funding-body review.

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at OUAT (2019-12 – 2021-08)

• Contributed to the project "Integrated Genomics Approach for Development of Disease-Resistant Varieties," supporting Mungbean improvement for Cercospora resistance.

Master of Science in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology – University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (2017-05)

Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Agriculture – Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (2014-06)