Nila Karunakaran
Mississauga,Ontario
Summary
A self-initiated biotechnology graduate with a record of achievement providing outstanding research skills, comprehensive knowledge all standards and regulations, and operational dexterity in fast-paced laboratory environments. Able to combine current academic knowledge and theoretical training with practical experience to provide solutions-oriented service.
A great motivator who thrives of positive results and seeks opportunities to continue learning and growing. Demonstrates exceptional problem solving skills by responding quickly to problems and generating effective solutions. Excellent work ethic, motivated to perform well both individually and in a team context. Maintains a thorough grasp of industry trends and research innovation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor,
Conestoga College, Doon Campus
01.2024 - Current
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
Quality Control Coordinator
Fresh Taste Produce
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Evaluated incoming materials for conformance to specifications, reducing instances of non-compliant products entering the production line.
- Experimented with products to test and determine reliability.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
Research Associate
SSN Institutions
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Outlined key research in documents, spreadsheets and reports.
- Organized and maintained records, inventory and materials.
- Designed survey instruments and questionnaires to obtain desired research data.
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using data analysis tools to identify and validate research conclusions.
- Adapted general research methodologies to meet project-specific requirements.
- Supported other researchers in study- and project-related activities.
- Supported field research projects of large scope and complexity under guidance of leadership.
- Developed implementation, training and validation plans for proposed research algorithms.
- Executed qualitative and quantitative research studies using multiple proven research methodologies.
Assistant Professor
Shyamala College of Nursing
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss department goals and strategy.
- Engaged students in lectures by encouraging sharing of opinions and group interactions.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
Education
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Anna University
Chennai, India10.2022
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirapalli, India06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirapalli, India05.2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Experimental Design
- Data Extraction
- Lab Safety
- Research and Analysis
- Technical Writing
- Research Planning
- Documentation Skills
- Research and analysis
- Grading and Reporting
- Publication record
Affiliations
- Awarded for developing a new model for carbon capture process on 02.09.2020 in13 different newspapers.
- Published research works in reputed International Journals with good impact factors.
- Certificate of Excellence is awarded in National Tuberculosis Control Programme-DOTS-2012.
- Ambedkar, B, Dhanalakshmi, J & Nilavuckkarasi, RK 2018, ‘Megasonics Assisted Carbon Rich Solvent Vacuum Regeneration in PCCC: Continuous Process’, Indian Patent 201841021 481 Patent Number: 389362; Date of Filing: 08.06.2018.
Certification
Health and Safety Awareness for Supervisors (OHSA)
Additional Information
Technical Expertise
- Horiba CO2 analyzer -(VA VS 5001 series, accuracy ±0.5% full scale, Horiba pvt. ltd., Japan)
- Megasonic generator with tank - (Model No: MS0010, CREST, USA) CO2 Absorption Techniques
- Conventional Solvent Regeneration Techniques – Direct and Indirect Method
- Spectroscopic Techniques – UV-Vis, FTIR
- HP-TLC, (Linomat-5, CAMAG, Switzerland) Native-Phage Analysis
- GC-MS
- RNA Extraction, RNA Isolation, DNA Isolation, Gel Purification, ELISA
- PCR Cloning – Thermo Scientific Inc., USA
Timeline
Professor,
Conestoga College, Doon Campus
01.2024 - Current
Quality Control Coordinator
Fresh Taste Produce
10.2023 - 02.2024
Research Associate
SSN Institutions
09.2019 - 10.2021
Assistant Professor
Shyamala College of Nursing
01.2016 - 04.2017
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Anna University
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Bharathidasan University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Bharathidasan University
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