Professional Objective
Commitment to Excellence
A dedicated career leveraging demonstrated expertise in consistently achieving project deadlines and meeting critical milestones.
Scientific Precision
Committed to the unwavering pursuit of excellence in scientific endeavors, fulfilling responsibilities with meticulous precision and upholding quality work.
Contact: +91 8780243890
Email: [email protected]
ORCID: 0000-0002-9941-3395
Location: Vadodara, Gujarat
Research Areas
Current Research & Education
Ph.D. Life Sciences (Microbiology)
Parul University (Aug 2022 – May 2026). Researching therapeutic potential of secondary metabolites from D. discoideum in Alzheimer's disease.
SHODH Awardee & Research Scholar
Currently working at PIAS, Parul University (Aug 2022 - October 2025) as a SHODH Awardee and Research Scholar.
Research Fellow Experience
1
May 2022 – Nov 2023
Junior Research Fellow, R&D Cell, Parul University. Project focused on isolating secondary metabolites from different developmental stages of D. discoideum.
2
Key Techniques
Performed Bacterial & Eukaryotic cell line maintenance, DNA & RNA extraction, PCR, Western blotting, Antimicrobial assays, and Agarose Gel Electrophoresis.
Academic Milestones
Master of Science (Microbiology)
Parul University (Jul 2020 – May 2022). Research on "Identification of antimicrobial analytes from D. discoideum." Achieved First class with distinction (9.06 CGPA).
Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)
JNM Patel Science College, Surat (Apr 2017 – May 2020). First class with distinction (7.08 CGPA).
Awards and Recognition
ANRF International Travel Grant (ITS) & DBT-CTEP
Awarded for the XXVII World Congress of Neurology (WCN 2025) in Seoul, South Korea (Oct 2025).
IBRO School of Neuroscience Travel Award
Received to attend the program at Monash University, Malaysia (Sept 2025).
Maharashtra State Eligibility Test
Qualified the M-SET 2024 in Life Science.
Attended DHR-sponsored training on "Modern Biology in Health Research"
Selected Publications
Focus on high-impact research and review articles in leading journals.
1
Datura metel L. Assessment
Extensive assessment of Datura metel L. accessions, linking geographical origins with morphological and phytochemical profiles. (IF: 3.1)
2
Garlic Byproducts Valorization
Review on the valorization of garlic (Allium sativum L.) byproducts, covering bioactive compounds and applications. (IF: 3.167)
3
Salmonella Biofilm Disruption
Book Chapter on Combinatorial Drug Therapy for Salmonella Biofilm Disruption.
4
Network pharmacology-based approach
Network pharmacology approach to elucidate mechanisms of natural compounds from Dictyostelium discoideum for Alzheimer's disease. (Heliyon, IF: 3.6)
Recent Publications
- Network pharmacology approach to elucidate mechanisms of natural compounds from Dictyostelium discoideum for Alzheimer's disease. (Heliyon, IF: 3.6)
- Review on 14-3-3 proteins as a moonlight protein complex with therapeutic potential in neurological disorder, focusing on Alzheimer's disease. (Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, IF: 4)
- Unveiling the Molecular Footprint: Proteome-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease. (Proteomes, IF: 3.6)
- Investigation of Cannabis sativa Phytochemicals as Anti-Alzheimer's Agents: An in-Silico Study. (Plants, IF: 4.1)
Technical Expertise & Training
Analytical Instruments
Competent in using UV/Vis spectrophotometer, FT-IR, HPTLC, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, SDS PAGE, ELISA Reader, and more.
Bioinformatics & Modeling
Skilled in BLAST, primer design, phylogenetic analysis, and computational modeling tools (GROMACS, AutoDock, PyRx).
Molecular Biology
Experience with amplification (PCR, RT-PCR), cloning, transformation, and expression in bacterial host systems.
Professional References
Dr. Mukul Jain
Assistant Professor, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Young Scientist, DHR, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat.
Dr. Sharad Gupta
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences and Engineering, IIT Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.