Viji I.v

A dedicated scientific assistant and lab instructor with 12+ years of experience in experimental physics laboratories. Proficient in operating advanced instrumentation including XRD, NMR, and high-power femtosecond lasers, with extensive expertise in cleanroom management. Skilled in experimental design, data collection, and research collaboration, with a proven track record of mentoring and supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as research assistants.

Committed to fostering a productive and educational laboratory environment while ensuring high-quality experimental outcomes.

Scientific Assistant/Lab Tutor - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) - Thiruvananthapuram, India

(2013-07)

• Supervise and instruct undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing hands-on guidance in physics experiments.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced instrumentation, including XRD, NMR, high-power femtosecond lasers, optical setups, and precision instruments.
• Manage cleanroom facilities, ensuring contamination-free experimental conditions and compliance with safety standards.
• Assist in experimental design, data collection, and analysis to support research projects and publications.
• Lead group tutoring sessions and mentor students in complex experimental techniques.
• Maintain laboratory safety protocols, documentation, and equipment inventory for efficient lab operations.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and troubleshooting protocols to optimize experimental workflows.

Post-Graduation - Physics - University of Kerala (2010 - 2012)

Bachelor of Science - Physics - University of Kerala (2010)