Who am I
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Data Scientist
Computational Biologist
Biotechnologist
Medical Laboratory Technologist
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As an Assistant Professor, I integrate data science methodologies into biomedical research to generate insights that enhance diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. My expertise encompasses biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, molecular techniques such as PCR, and computational biology, with a particular focus on computer-aided drug design and the analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) to elucidate their impact on protein function. Proficient in programming languages like R and skilled in Machine Learning, I leverage computational tools to address complex biological challenges.
Recognizing students as key stakeholders in academia, I am deeply committed to teaching and fostering innovation through collaborative learning. By combining interdisciplinary knowledge with a passion for education, I strive to drive data-driven advancements in healthcare that are precise, impactful, and transformative.
My Biomedical Research skills
PCR based molecular methods
DNA Fingerprinting
Computer Aided Drug Design
Small Molecule Molecular Docking
Prediction of Binding Affinity, ADME
Insilico Mutational Studies
Protein biochemistry of tertiary structure
Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Bacteriological Methods
My Data Science skills
Machine Learning
R programming
R Studio / Positron
Kaggle
Tableau
Google Sheets
BigQuery (SQL)
Data Visualization
Git/GitHub My repos
Skilled in using Bash Terminal and Linux OS (Redhat, Fedora, Ubuntu, Netrunner), ChromeOS
My soft skills
IELTS overall band score - 7.5
Troubleshooting
Leadership qualities
Team work
English Typing (Lower)
Interesting Links
Farewell, Internet Explorer: Engineer's tombstone for the browser is viral
Did you know? Researchers at the NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) had discovered a new bacterium on the filters of the International Space Station (ISS) and named it Solibacillus kalamii to honor the late president Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.
Dr. Paul Wilson Brand (1914 - 2003) - Hand surgeon who changed forever how leprosy patients were treated by medical professionals & perceived by the rest of the world.
Possible date of crucifixion. Friday, April 3, AD 33. An interesting article by NASA https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/history/
Centenary Celebrations of CMC Vellore Town Campus - Hearts and Hands: 100 years of healing https://www.cmch-vellore.edu/centenary-celebrations-of-town-campus/