Rojita Naorem

Accomplished Life Sciences Researcher and Educator with expertise in Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, Bio-nanotechnology, and Applied Microbiology. Proven record in investigating bioactive marine biomolecules, nanoencapsulation architectures for targeted nutraceutical delivery, in vitro cytotoxicity against human cancer cell lines, and microbial secondary metabolites. Holds extensive bench expertise in cell-based assays, bioanalytical characterization, PCR, and molecular docking.

Experienced in university-level undergraduate and postgraduate pedagogy, curriculum delivery, and laboratory mentoring. Recipient of prestigious national fellowships (CSIR-NET JRF/SRF) with 9 international peer-reviewed publications, 1 NCBI GeneBank deposition, and active peer-review roles for Elsevier and Springer Nature journals.

Guest Lecturer (Zoology / Life Sciences) at Westline Degree College (2026-01 – 2026-06)

• Delivered core undergraduate lecture series in animal diversity, physiology, cell biology, and biochemistry at the campus located at 104/2, Kogilu Layout, Bellahalli Junction.
• Supervised laboratory practical sessions, emphasizing basic microscopy, anatomical dissections, physiological assays, and biochemical qualitative tests.
• Formulated internal assessment question papers, graded examination scripts, and mentored students on career pathways in basic sciences and competitive exams.

Senior Research Fellow (CSIR-SRF) at Department of Animal Health and Management, Alagappa University (2022-06 – 2025-06)

• Investigated the therapeutic potential, cellular apoptosis mechanisms, and anti-proliferative actions of purified and nanoencapsulated Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids against human cervical cancer lines.
• Developed biopolymer-stabilized nano-formulations (sodium alginate-acacia gum matrix), examining gastrointestinal release profiles and cellular bio-uptake.
• Conducted bioassays against multidrug-resistant pathogens including Escherichia coli and investigated the probiotic properties of Bacillus toyonensis.

Junior Research Fellow (CSIR-JRF) at Department of Animal Health and Management, Alagappa University (2020-06 – 2022-05)

• Isolated, fractionated, and evaluated lipids from marine fauna (Belone belone), optimizing solvent extraction and esterification parameters for GC analysis.
• Established baseline in vitro assays, antimicrobial disc-diffusion protocols, and molecular identification assays.

Teaching Assistant (Postgraduate Programs) at Department of Animal Health and Management, Alagappa University (2023 – 2025)

• Delivered master's-level coursework modules on Cell and Molecular Biology, Evolutionary Mechanisms, and Applied Animal Health.
• Demonstrated instrumentation handling (spectrophotometry, PCR, electrophoresis) and guided postgraduate thesis students during experimental procedures.

Postgraduate Teacher – Biology at Ponjesly Matric Higher Secondary School (2019-08 – 2020-02)

• Taught senior secondary biology curricula; organized experimental laboratory demonstrations and prepared students for national-level entrance tests.

Ph.D. in Zoology (Biomolecules, Molecular & Cancer Biology) – Alagappa University (2025-12)

M.Sc. in Zoology – Annamalai University (2019)

B.Sc. (Honours) in Zoology (Hons), Botany, Chemistry – D.M. College of Science, Manipur University (2017)

Class XII (HSE) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics – Herbert School, Imphal (2014)

Class X (HSLC) in Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences – Martin Grammar School, Kakching (2012)