Adithya Acharya
MSc Plant Sciences Graduate
Bonn
Summary
I am a high energy individual with good interpersonal skill and a flair for knowledge which is shown through my experience in molecular biology and plant-pathogen interactions,punctual with a high appetite and strict discipline for task on hand.Excited to contribute my skills and collaborate with leading researchers in a dynamic international environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Graduate Student Research Assistant
The University Of Cologne
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Plant Care: Growing and maintaining plant specimens for research
- Watering, fertilizing, and monitoring health of plants
- Organizing and maintaining records of research procedures and results
- Participated actively in weekly lab meetings to discuss progress updates, troubleshoot challenges, and share new ideas with colleagues.
- Communicating research findings and progress to supervisors and team members
- Assisting in identifying and resolving technical issues in experiments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address complex research questions from various perspectives.
Master Thesis Student
The University of Cologne
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Plant phenotyping
- Conducted comprehensive molecular biology research, specializing in plant microbe interactions especially in Plant-pathogen interaction assays.
- Effectively established the protocols for studying the interaction between Arabidopsis thaliana and fugal leaf pathogens like Botrytis cinera and Albugo laibachii.
- Proficiently performed metabolite analysis using HPLC for several samples
- Proteomic analysis using mass spectroscopy to analyze the change in proteome after the infection
- Collaborated closely with doctoral students, assisting in diverse experiments and lab operations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills through lab book maintenance, protocol management, and citation management (Citavi).
- q-RT PCR for gene expression analysis
University Teaching Assistant
The University Of Bonn
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Preparing and setting up microscopes before the tutorial
- Assisting students in operating the microscopes, including adjusting lenses, objectives, and light sources
- Helping students with sample preparation, such as slide preparation and staining techniques
- Guiding students on how to record their observations, measurements, and sketches
- Supervised 95+ Bachelor Students | Lab course (BIO-13)
- Facilitated lab sessions, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Effectively communicated complex concepts to students, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Offering assistance in keeping accurate records in lab notebooks.
Summer Research Intern
IZMB (Institute of Cellular and Molecular Botany,The University of Bonn)
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Initiating plant growth from seeds or vegetative propagation methods
- Ensuring proper conditions for germination and establishment
- Hydroponic solution preparation
- Observation of the effect of anaesthetic agent Lidocaine on Pisum sativum behaviour and development
- Streamlined data analysis by utilizing Graphpad prism software for better interpretation of research findings.
- Conducted literature reviews to inform experimental design and contextualize project within broader scientific field.
Bachelor Thesis Student
DY Patil Deemed to be University
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Morphological characterisation of freshwater diatoms(microalgae) from different biogeographical regions of India
- Establishment of non-axenic monocultures from a single cell in optimised environmental conditions
- Optimising the media conditions for higher lipid production in diatoms
- Lipid extraction and dry weight determination.
- Growth rate exprirements to understand the effect of media optimization.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
DY Patil Deemed To Be University
Navi Mumbai,Maharastra,India 08.2017 - 8 2021
Master of Science - Plant Sciences
The University of Bonn
Bonn,Germany11.2023
Skills
Laboratory skills- Molecular Biology Techniques, PCR, qPCR, gene cloning, plant-pathogen interaction assays,HPLC
Accomplishments
- Student of the year award for Microbiology Dept at DY Patil School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (2018-2019)
- Awarded the 2nd prize in Biodesign competition organized by Makers Mela, Asia's largest platforms for makers and innovators
- Consistently ranked in the top students among top 5% pupils in various semesters during B.Tech in Biotechnology and MSc Plant Sciences.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/07/99
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Graduate Student Research Assistant
The University Of Cologne
06.2023 - 11.2023
Master Thesis Student
The University of Cologne
04.2023 - 11.2023
University Teaching Assistant
The University Of Bonn
11.2022 - 01.2023
Summer Research Intern
IZMB (Institute of Cellular and Molecular Botany,The University of Bonn)
08.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor Thesis Student
DY Patil Deemed to be University
01.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
DY Patil Deemed To Be University
08.2017 - 8 2021
Master of Science - Plant Sciences
The University of Bonn
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