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
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