Project Associate at CSIR-IITR (2024-04 – Present)
Performing physico-chemical analysis of wastewater and groundwater samples, water quality assessment, and development of polyaniline-based hydrogel polymers for contaminant removal.
- Performed physico-chemical analysis of wastewater and groundwater samples using standard analytical techniques.
- Actively involved in documentation and record-keeping to maintain data integrity and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Focused on assessing water quality parameters, identifying contamination levels, and evaluating against national and international safety standards and contributed to compliance-based environmental analysis under prescribed protocols and quality assurance practices
- Synthesized and developed a polyaniline-based hydrogel polymer for the removal of fluoride and heavy metals from groundwater.
- Applied polymer chemistry and adsorption principles to evaluate and optimize hydrogel performance for water treatment applications.
Trainee at CSIR-IITR (2023-04 – 2023-06)
Conducted extraction and analysis of environmental contaminants from soil and water samples using advanced analytical instruments.
- Conducted extraction and analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) from soil samples using standard environmental protocols.
- Gained hands-on experience in the extraction of heavy metals and pesticides from both water and soil matrices for environmental monitoring and risk assessment.
- Operated and maintained advanced analytical instruments such as Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Developed practical knowledge of sample preparation, method optimization, and result interpretation in accordance with environmental and safety guidelines.
Quality Analyst at CSIR-NBRI (2022-12 – 2022-12)
Gained hands-on experience in plant extraction techniques and quality evaluation of plant extracts for pharmaceutical applications.
- Gained hands-on experience in plant extraction techniques for isolating bioactive compounds used in pharmaceutical applications.
- Acquired knowledge in quality evaluation of plant extracts, including purity, potency, and standardization.
- Participated in efficacy assessment studies to evaluate the effectiveness of plant-based drugs across various biological targets or test areas.
- Trained in advanced analytical instrumentation including HPTLC, HPLC, TLC, and Column Chromatography for compound separation, identification, and quantification.
- Developed a strong understanding of phytochemical screening and the role of chromatographic techniques in natural product research.
Research Associate at BioLim (2022-05 – 2022-06)
Gained hands-on experience in research budgeting, proposal development, biodegradable packaging materials project, and technical article writing.
- Gained hands-on experience in research budgeting, including cost estimation and resource allocation for scientific projects.
- Participated in research design and proposal development, focusing on defining objectives, methodologies, and timelines in line with funding agency requirements.
- Contributed to a project focused on the development of biodegradable food packaging materials, emphasizing sustainability and environmental impact.
- Engaged in technical and scientific article writing, enhancing skills in academic writing, literature review, and effective communication of research findings.
