Having successfully developed functional bionanocomposites with proven efficacy against clinically and agriculturally relevant pathogens, I am currently seeking doctoral opportunities to translate these innovations from the lab into scalable, real-world technologies.
Core Competencies
PCRFT-IR SpectrophotometryUV-VisMicrobial AssaysBiofilm FormationNanoparticle FormulationActive Food PackagingPythonData Science
Experience
2024 - PRESENT
Junior Research Fellow
School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University
Spearheading synthesis of chitosan-based nanoformulations. Leading multiple M.Sc. research projects focusing on sustainable crop growth.
2021 - 2022
M.Sc. Project Researcher
Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI)
Investigated endophytic fungi of medicinal plants (Boraginaceae) and their antimicrobial activity.
Education
M.Sc. Applied Microbiology
St. Thomas College, Palai
2020 - 2022
B.Sc. Botany
Devamatha College
2017 - 2020
Selected Publications
01First Author
Chitosan‐polyvinyl alcohol‐based bionanocomposite enriched with turmeric oil for the postharvest protection of ginger
02
Diffusion-controlled release of chemical preservative from chitosan–date seed biocomposites for sustainable antimicrobial poultry meat packaging
03