Vijendra (A.) K.
Guest Lecturer
Experience
Mar 2023 - Jul 2025
2 years 5 monthsPune, India
Guest Lecturer
Savitribai Phule Pune University
- Curriculum design, lecture delivery, student assessment, and academic mentorship in the field of metabolic modeling and systems biology.
- Developed and implemented a graduate-level curriculum in metabolic modelling and systems biology.
- Delivered comprehensive lectures covering genome-scale modeling, flux balance analysis (FBA), and systems-level strain engineering.
- Conducted in-depth case studies focusing on applications of systems biology in strain engineering.
- Facilitated interactive sessions to enhance the understanding and application of metabolic modeling techniques.
- Evaluated student performance through assignments and projects, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Enhanced students' knowledge and skills in metabolic modeling and systems biology, providing a solid foundation for careers in biotechnology and related fields.
- Successfully equipped students with advanced techniques such as genome-scale modeling and FBA, increasing their competence in systems-level strain engineering.
Mar 2022 - Present
3 years 9 monthsPune, India
Principal Project Associate
CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory
- Metabolic model development, genome sequencing, data analysis, microbial strain engineering, project management, and scientific reporting.
- Developed glioblastoma-specific metabolic models to identify potential synthetic lethal gene targets.
- Participated in SARS-CoV-2 genome sequencing using Nanopore pipelines, focusing on lineage typing and mutational hotspot identification.
- Applied flux balance analysis (FBA) using the COBRA Toolbox to model Indian lung-specific metabolism and SARS-CoV-2 host interactions.
- Engineered Pseudomonas fluorescens strains to enhance the bioconversion of ferulic acid to vanillin.
- Constructed metabolic models incorporating transcriptomic constraints for penicillin V production in engineered microbes.
- Utilized bioinformatics tools for analysis of sequencing data, data mining, and database management.
- Identified potential therapeutic targets for glioblastoma through metabolic modeling, contributing to advancements in cancer research.
- Contributed to the understanding of SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology by identifying key mutations and lineages through genomic sequencing.
- Enhanced the efficiency of bioconversion processes, leading to improved production of valuable compounds.
- Successfully engineered P. fluorescens strains.
Jan 2014 - Feb 2021
7 years 2 monthsMumbai, India
Ph.D. Research Scholar
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
- Investigated gene regulation and epistasis within the melibiose metabolism of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
- Utilized mutant strain libraries, transformation techniques, and mating assays to validate regulatory models.
- Developed ordinary differential equation (ODE)-based mathematical models simulating glucose-galactose and melibiose pathway dynamics and genetic switches.
- Conducted sensitivity analysis to identify sensitive parameters influencing metabolic pathways.
- Performed data analysis and interpretation to draw meaningful conclusions from experimental results.
- Documented research findings and assisted in drafting scientific publications.
- Validated multiple regulatory models and uncovered key regulatory insights into melibiose metabolism.
- Successfully built and tested ODE-based mathematical models.
- Elucidated sensitive parameters affecting pathway dynamics using sensitivity analysis, informing genetic engineering strategies.
Jan 2014 - Jun 2016
2 years 6 monthsMumbai, India
Teaching Associate
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
- Delivered hands-on laboratory sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in yeast molecular biology.
- Prepared and delivered practical demonstrations for microbial physiology courses.
- Assisted in the design and execution of synthetic biology experiments.
- Mentored students in experimental techniques and data analysis.
- Graded student assignments and provided constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Facilitated enhanced student skills and understanding through hands-on lab sessions.
- Supported effective learning of complex topics in molecular biology, microbial physiology, and synthetic biology.
Nov 2011 - Jan 2014
2 years 3 monthsPune, India
Project Assistant
CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory
- Isolated microbial strains for terpene production in agarwood.
- Characterized volatile oil profiles and fermentation products.
- Performed routine laboratory procedures, including media preparation and sterilization.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for various experiments.
- Contributed to the identification of microbial strains capable of terpene production.
- Aided in comprehensive characterization of volatile oil profiles.
- Supported the upkeep and maintenance of laboratory infrastructure.
Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
1 year 3 monthsPune, India
M.Sc. Final Project
University of Pune
- Characterized marine-derived rhamnolipid biosurfactant from Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- Assessed antimicrobial properties of rhamnolipid biosurfactant.
- Evaluated anti-diabetic activities of rhamnolipid biosurfactant.
- Analyzed surface-active properties of rhamnolipid biosurfactant.
- Provided a comprehensive characterization of rhamnolipid biosurfactant, potentially leading to novel applications.
- Demonstrated antimicrobial and anti-diabetic properties.
- Elucidated the surface-active behavior of characterized biosurfactant.
Summary
Ph.D. in Biosciences & Bioengineering with research experience in systems biology, genome-scale metabolic modeling, and data-driven biological analysis.
Actively developing skills in Python and machine learning to complement expertise in COBRA-based modeling.
Eager to contribute to company’s modeling platform by supporting innovation, ensuring scientific rigor, and learning from cross-functional R&D teams.
Languages
English
AdvancedHindi
AdvancedMarathi
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2014 - Jun 2021
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Ph.D. · Biosciences & Bioengineering · Mumbai, India
Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
University of Pune
M.Sc. · Microbiology · Pune, India
Oct 2006 - Jun 2009
Modern College of Science, Pune University
B.Sc. · Microbiology · Pune, India
Certifications & licenses
Data Science And Machine Learning (DSML)
MIT Professional Education
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