Vetriselvi Pandurangan Maragatham

Dynamic and results-oriented research scholar with specialisation in recombinant protein technology, with strong expertise in molecular biology techniques, gene cloning, protein expression, purification, and in silico analysis, including molecular docking and screening. Experienced in optimising prokaryotic expression systems to enhance yield and quality, and in troubleshooting complex experimental workflows. Committed to applying integrated experimental and computational approaches to advance impactful research in biotechnology.

Ph.D - Cloning and Characterization of Recombinant Chickpea Alpha-galactosidase in E coli BL21 and its Application in Agricultural Biomass Valorization - SRM Institute of Science and Technology - Chennai, India

(2021-01 - 2025-12)

• Designed and executed a comprehensive research project involving cloning, recombinant expression, purification, and biochemical characterization of a novel chickpea α-galactosidase with potential industrial applications.

Dissertation student - DNA Barcoding - CSIR-CCMB - Hyderabad, India

(2018-07 - 2019-04)

• DNA Barcoding of selected medicinal plants for authentication of their identity under the guidance of Dr. Sunil Kumar Verma, principal scientist, center for cellular and molecular biology (CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad

Microbial Enzyme production - Vellore Institute of Technology - Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

(2017-08 - 2018-04)

• Optimisation of alpha amylase and agarase production from Halomonas meridiana, isolated from marine source.

Antimicrobial activity - Periyar Maniammai University - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

(2014-05 - 2015-06)

• Comparative study of Antimicrobial activity of some Medicinal Important Plants.

Anticancer efficacy of Allium ascalinicum extract - Periyar Maniammai University - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

(2014-01 - 2014-03)

• Conducted in vitro anticancer studies involving plant extract preparation from Allium ascalinicum (shallot), mammalian cell culture (HepG2), MTT-based cytotoxicity assays, IC₅₀ determination, and data analysis to evaluate the anticancer potential of natural bioactive compounds

Ph.D - Biotechnology - SRM Institute of Science and Technology (2020-01)

M.Tech - Biotechnology - Vellore Institute of Technology (2017-06 - 2019-04)

B.Tech - Biotechnology - Periyar Maniammai University (2011-06 - 2015-04)

Higher Secondary Certificate - Velammal Matriculation Hr.Sec.School (2011)

Secondary School Leaving Certificate - Velammal Matriculation Hr.Sec.School (2009)