Ravi Singh Manhas

Microbiologist with 8+ years of research experience in industrial fermentation, microbial natural products, and bioprocess scale-up. Proven expertise in managing multidisciplinary projects from strain isolation to preclinical evaluation, including animal model research (mice and rats). Strong record of scientific publications, patents, and technology transfer-oriented research. Adept in upstream and downstream process optimization, analytical method development, and translational biotechnology.

Principal Project Associate – Fermentation, Downstream Processing, and Scale-Up for E. coli-based Recombinant CRM197 Carrier Protein - CSIR–IMTECH - Chandigarh

(2025-01)

Project Scientist – API-AHC Mission - CSIR–IMTECH - Chandigarh

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

• Managed large-scale fermentation, strain engineering, and preclinical animal model studies

Senior Project Associate – Center for Marine Therapeutics - CSIR–IIIM - Jammu

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Produced and scaled marine-derived bioactives, including trabectedin congeners

ICMR Senior Research Fellow - CSIR–IIIM - Jammu

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

• Optimized production of actinomycete-derived compounds targeting Gram-negative pathogens

Project Fellow – CSIR Aroma Mission - CSIR–IIIM - Jammu

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

• Biotransformed monoterpenes for high-value fragrance compounds

Project Assistant – PMSI Project - CSIR–IIIM - Jammu

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

• Isolated microbial strains; scaled DHA oil production from microalgae to 500 L

Ph.D.

• Fermentation/Microbiology - CSIR–IIIM (2023-12) Jammu, India

M.Sc.

• Microbiology - Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (2014-12)

B.Sc.

• Biotechnology - Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (2012-12)

Higher Secondary Certificate - J&K State Board of School Education (2009-12)

Secondary School Certificate - J&K State Board of School Education (2007-12)