About Me
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My name is Ravi, an undergraduate biology student who is passionate about microbiology and its applications to make the world a better place. I’m currently interested in research opportunities to expand horizons and find a niche.
My exceptional laboratory performance combined with a statistical analysis skill set are ideal for a company where a result oriented workflow is desirable. With experience in research & development as well as application in the industry, my workflow is quite adaptable and in-fact I enjoy a challenge that requires both technical and hands-on approach to find a solution.
Things I’m good at:
- Lab & Field skills: UV/Vis Spectrophotometry PCR & Gel Electrophoresis Gas Chromatography (GC) Cell Cultures Ecological Sampling Biomonitoring aquatic and terrestrial habitats
- Programming: C C++ Python
Things I’m learning:
- Statistical analysis in R LaTeX MATLAB modelling
Fields of interest:
- Application of Microbiology
- Viruses and Vaccines
- Environmental Biology and Sustainability
- Xenobiology
Experience
Ryerson Ecotoxicology
https://www.ryerson.ca/minerscanary/Undergraduate Research Assistant
Winter 2020
As a part of the Ecotoxicology-Epidemiology Laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Lynda McCarthy
Pseudomonas putida:
- Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) assays
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Legionella pneumophila:
- Contact time (CT) assays
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Skills gained:
- Bacterial suspension turbidity vs. concentration using McFarland standard
- Preparing and pouring specialized agar plate media
- Biological Safety Certification
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Siltech Corporation
https://www.siltech.com/about-siltech/Assistant Chemist
Summer 2013
Assisstant Process Engineering Intern
Summer 2014
Projects spanning from R&D laboratory to assembly and maintenance on plant-side helped me understand the industrial process of idea-to-implementation at an earlier stage of my career
Research and Development:
- Conducted experiments and submitted reports on a new method to optimize the manufacturing process of a specific MQ resin
- Performed statistical analysis on a batch process to determine the slowest step and proposed a solution to decrease production time and costs
Plant maintenance and expansion:
- Assisted in the start-up of a newly installed 8,000 gallon reactor vessel by performing various tasks such as: Creating a calibration profile of the reactor vessel; Start-up of the Hydraulic systems; Automation of the controls through Delta-V system
- Helped develop forecasting reports for determining reactor capacity utilization and allocation of plant expenses per reactor
- Created and consolidated databases for the new Preventative Maintenance (PM) system of the plant
First laboratory experience involving production of medical grade equipment for pulmonary research
- Manufactured glass capillary tubes with high tolerances to be used in Capillary Surfactometer for pulmonary research
- QA & QC of the final product
- Sorted, sealed and packaged product for shipment
- Troubleshooting the components of the process to ensure continuous production
Education
Ryerson University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Biology
2017 - 2021
"Ryerson's Biology program dives into the study of living organisms, with the intent of unlocking the mysteries of our planet."
Specialization in the fields of microbiology and epidemiology
Key courses:
- Applied Microbiology
- Disease Ecology
- Cell Biology
- Ecotoxicology
- Biometry
- Medical Microbiology
Lab Research in the field of ecotoxicology and epidemiology
A Little More About Me
Science is my passion and it extends to everything I do, my treasured interests include:
- Astronomy and Star Gazing
- Archery
- Sci-Fi Novels
- Philosophy