sushma P | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. sushma P | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Dr at Techno College of Engineering Agartala India

Dr. Sushma P is an accomplished ICMR Senior Research Fellow at JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, specializing in bioinformatics and drug discovery. With a strong foundation in statistical computing and bioinformatics tools like R, she excels in analyzing complex datasets. Her expertise extends to molecular modeling and dynamics simulations for structure-based drug design. Dr. Sushma P has received accolades including Best Paper and Poster Presentations at prestigious conferences. She holds research grants, including an ICMR-SRF, focusing on Alzheimer’s disease therapeutics. Her ability to communicate technical findings and her dedication to innovative research underscore her contributions to biomedical science.

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šŸŽ“ Education:

Ph.D. in Life Sciences (Synopsis Submitted) JSS Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, INDIA July 2019 – Present. M.Sc. in Bioinformatics JSS Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, INDIA July 2017 – May 2019 CGPA: 9.33 (Secured 2nd Rank). B.Sc. in Biotechnology JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, INDIA July 2014 – May 2017 CGPA: 9.04 (Secured 2nd Rank)

šŸ”¬ Skills & Expertise:

Proficient in analyzing and interpreting complex data sets using bioinformatics tools. Statistical computing using Excel, SPSS, and R software; familiarity with basic statistical methodologies. Hands-on experience with molecular modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, and structure-based drug design. Freelance work in research, literature review, book chapters, and thesis writing. Basic programming skills in C, Python, and PERL. Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

šŸ” Research Experience:

ICMR-Senior Research Fellowship Indian Council for Medical Research, Delhi, India November 2022 – Present. JSS University Research Fellowship JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, INDIA February 2021 – January 2022. Karnataka Ph.D. Fellowship Backward Classes Welfare Department, Karnataka State Government July 2019 – January 2021

šŸ† Awards & Achievements:

Best Paper Presentation at Annual KVRSS Research Awards (September 2023)., Young Women Scientist at International Conference on MAESASS-2023 (June 2023)., Best Poster Presentation at International Conference on MAESASS-2023 (June 2023)., Best Poster Presentation at IEEE B-HTC 2023 (March 2023).

šŸŽ“ Research Grants Awarded:

ICMR-SRF (18.64 Lakhs) for 3 years (from November 2022) Project: Identification of Novel Therapeutic Lead Molecules through Green Chemistry Approach against AĪ² induced mice model of Alzheimerā€™s Disease. JSS AHER Grant (0.25 Lakhs) for 1 year (October 2020 – October 2021) Project: A prospective study of synergistic effect of combination therapy of FDA approved drugs and in silico characterization against Alzheimerā€™s disease.

Publication:šŸ“

    • Title: IoT for promoting agriculture 4.0: a review from the perspective of weather monitoring, yield prediction, security of WSN protocols, and hardware cost analysis
      Authors: P Majumdar, S Mitra, D Bhattacharya
      Journal: Journal of Biosystems Engineering
      Year: 2021
      Volume: 46
      Issue: 4
      Pages: 440-461
      Citations: 21
    • Title: Application of green IoT in agriculture 4.0 and beyond: Requirements, challenges and research trends in the era of 5G, LPWANs and Internet of UAV Things
      Authors: P Majumdar, D Bhattacharya, S Mitra, B Bhushan
      Journal: Wireless Personal Communications
      Year: 2023
      Volume: 131
      Issue: 3
      Pages: 1767-1816
      Citations: 13
    • Title: IoT and machine learningā€based approaches for real time environment parameters monitoring in agriculture: an empirical review
      Authors: P Majumdar, S Mitra
      Book: Agricultural Informatics: Automation Using the IoT and Machine Learning
      Year: 2021
      Pages: 89-115
      Citations: 9
    • Title: Detection of Inflammation from temperature profile using Arthritis knee joint Datasets
      Authors: P Majumdar, K Das, N Nath, MK Bhowmik
      Conference: 2018 IEEE International Conference on Healthcare Informatics (ICHI)
      Year: 2018
      Pages: 409-411
      Citations: 7
    • Title: Prediction of evapotranspiration and soil moisture in different rice growth stages through improved salp swarm based feature optimization and ensembled machine learning algorithm
      Authors: P Majumdar, D Bhattacharya, S Mitra
      Journal: Theoretical and Applied Climatology
      Year: 2023
      Volume: 153
      Issue: 1
      Pages: 649-673
      Citations: 4
    • Title: Demand prediction of rice growth stage-wise irrigation water requirement and fertilizer using Bayesian genetic algorithm and random forest for yield enhancement
      Authors: P Majumdar, D Bhattacharya, S Mitra, R Solgi, D Oliva, B Bhusan
      Journal: Paddy and Water Environment
      Year: 2023
      Volume: 21
      Issue: 2
      Pages: 275-293
      Citations: 4
    • Title: Honey badger algorithm using lens opposition based learning and local search algorithm
      Authors: P Majumdar, S Mitra, D Bhattacharya
      Journal: Evolving Systems
      Year: 2024
      Volume: 15
      Issue: 2
      Pages: 335-360
      Citations: 2
    • Title: Support Vector Machines for the Classification of Remote Sensing Images: A Review
      Authors: P Majumdar, S Dey, S Bardhan, S Mitra
      Book: Synergistic Interaction of Big Data with Cloud Computing for Industry 4.0
      Year: 2022
      Citations: 2

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Ā Dr. SASTRA DEEMED UNIVERSITY

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬ A highly motivated Ph.D. candidate at SASTRA Deemed University, specializing in Bioinformatics and Biomolecular Crystallography, with hands-on experience in molecular docking, dynamics, and laboratory techniques. Possessing an M.Sc. in Microbiology and B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology, Chemistry, and Botany, I excel in research and academic achievements. As a Research Intern at MEAB LAB and Lab Tech. Intern at Suraksha Diagnostic Pvt. Ltd., I contributed to multiple publications and gained expertise in DNA/RNA extraction and PCR. Currently engaged in molecular dynamics studies on COVID Mpro, biomass production, and A.baumanniiā€™s efflux pump research. Passionate about advancing scientific knowledge and addressing real-world challenges.šŸŒŸ

 

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šŸŽ“ Education

Doctor of Philosophy (2023-Ongoing) SASTRA Deemed University, India Bioinformatics Center and Biomolecular Crystallography Lab, under the supervision of Dr. S. Thamotharan and co-supervision of Dr. Vigneshwer R. Currently pursuing research funded by DBT-govt. of India. M.Sc in Microbiology (2020-2022) Grade: A+ (80%) [Ranked 4th] B.Sc (Hons.) in Microbiology (2017-2020) Optional subjects: Chemistry and Botany Grade: B+ 12th (High School) (2015-2017) Science stream

šŸ”¬ Key Skills

  • Molecular Docking
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Schrodinger
  • Pymol
  • MegaAUTODOCK
  • Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
  • ELISA
  • qPCR
  • RT-PCR
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Online tools for nucleic acid or protein sequence-based analysis (Expasy, Clustal Omega, NCBI)

šŸ’¼ Work Experience

Research Intern at MEAB LAB (08/2021-09/2022) JIS University (Hybrid mode) Responsibilities: Worked on current research projects with PhD scholars as a Project Associate Intern. Co-authored 3 review articles and 1 book chapter, and contributed to 3 research projects. Previously worked here for Master’s thesis paper. Lab Tech Intern at Suraksha Diagnostic Pvt. Ltd. (12.08.2022-24.08.2022) Responsibilities: Conducted DNA and RNA extraction for PCR to detect HLA, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and Covid-19 virus. Performed RT-PCR and real-time PCR to detect RNA and DNA viruses.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  1. Title: Lignocellulolytic Microbial Systems and its Importance in Dye Decolourization: A Review

 

  1. Title: Microbial electrolysis cells for effective biohydrogen biogenesis from biowastes

 

  1. Title: Algae educed industrial enzymes production: a sustainable way forward?
    • Book: Industrial Microbiology
    • ISBN: 978-93-5461-997-7
    • Publisher: Astral International Pvt. Ltd. (Scopus)