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Indhurathna Swaminathan (Indhu)

Winnipeg

Summary

Proactive Research Associate with a Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition and 10 years of experience managing and executing academic research projects. Skilled in project management, ethics compliance, budgeting, scientific reporting, and research communication, with a strong commitment to advancing innovation in food science and nutrition through collaborative research

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Associate

University of Manitoba
06.2025 - Current
  • Leading the project “Assessing Chickpea Flour and Pea Protein Isolate as a Cryoprotectant in Frozen Dough.”
  • Developing comprehensive project plans, executing tasks, and ensuring timely completion of objectives.
  • Conducting data analysis, statistical testing, and interpretation to support research outcomes.
  • Preparing documentation including reports, manuscripts, and compliance records.
  • Creating scientific communication materials such as presentations, posters, and research papers.

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Manitoba
08.2022 - 03.2025
  • Designed, implemented, and managed multiple research projects evaluating asparagine and acrylamide in Canadian wheat cultivars.
  • Prepared and submitted ethics applications in compliance with institutional requirements.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures, ensuring adherence to funding constraints.
  • Prepared progress and final reports for funding agencies.
  • Developed rapid testing methods for asparagine quantification using NIR.
  • Supervised students and fostered collaboration within research teams.
  • Produced scientific communication outputs, including posters, charts, and manuscripts.

Assistant Professor

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Led academic courses and supervised student research projects.
  • Developed curriculum and facilitated research-based learning.
  • Fostered collaboration and teamwork among students.
  • Served as Examination Coordinator

Research Fellow (CSIR)

CSIR - Central Food Technological Research Institute
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Conducted doctoral and fellowship research on rice cultivars and novel food processing methods.
  • Managed multiple research projects and coordinated with cross-functional teams.
  • Published peer-reviewed manuscripts and presented at international conferences.

Education

Ph.D. - Biological Science (Food Science & Nutrition)

CSIR - Central Food Technological Research Institute

M.Sc. - Food Science and Nutrition

Pondicherry University

B.Sc. - Nutrition, Food Service Management & Dietetics

Ethiraj College For Women

Skills

  • Research project management: Project Management: Successful completion of research projects from conception to reporting
  • Research Compliance: Preparing and submitting ethics applications in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements
  • Budgeting & Reporting: Monitoring budgets, expenditures, and preparing progress and final reports to funding agencies
  • Data Management: Experience with statistical analysis (ANOVA, PCA, correlation tests) and data management tools
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to large groups
  • Collaboration: Fosters effective communication, teamwork, and a positive work environment
  • Process Mapping & Documentation: Skilled in process mapping and preparing scientific communication outputs (tables, graphs, charts, posters, diagrams)
  • Technical Tools: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Zoom, MS Teams; advanced use of word processing features (footnotes, TOC, bibliographies)
  • Software Skills: Ability and willingness to learn new platforms; proficient with project management software

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited Working
Tamil
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Certificate Course in Baking Technology, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai
  • Cleared National Eligibility Test, UGC, India

Timeline

Research Associate

University of Manitoba
06.2025 - Current

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Manitoba
08.2022 - 03.2025

Assistant Professor

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
01.2019 - 01.2021

Research Fellow (CSIR)

CSIR - Central Food Technological Research Institute
01.2014 - 01.2019

Ph.D. - Biological Science (Food Science & Nutrition)

CSIR - Central Food Technological Research Institute

M.Sc. - Food Science and Nutrition

Pondicherry University

B.Sc. - Nutrition, Food Service Management & Dietetics

Ethiraj College For Women
Indhurathna Swaminathan (Indhu)