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Bhumika Nirwan

Trumbull,CT

Summary

  • As a Life sciences professional with a Master's degree in Plant sciences/Botany specializing in Taxonomy of Angiosperms, Herbarium techniques & experimental plant physiology, Microbiology & Advanced Physiology, I am seeking a challenging position where I can apply my expertise and contribute to the field of life sciences. I am confident in my ability to excel in a variety of roles related to plant classification, research and conservation. My passion for botany and dedication to expanding our understanding of plant diversity and biochemical processes make me a valuable asset to any organization. Let's work together to create a greener & more sustainable future.
  • I have valid work authorization in the United States & won't need any sponsorship from the employer in future either.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant

Dr. Yogita Solanki
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • Assisted in the collection and study of indigenous plants of Jamwa-Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary for updating the Flora of Rajasthan in India.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in compiling Flora of wild & flowering plants in our college.
  • Evaluated, systematized & developed Herbarium sheets from collected wild flora.
  • Devised Artificial keys for identification of plants upto generic & family level.

Education

Master of Science - Botany

University of Rajasthan
India
06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Botany Honors

University Maharani College
India
07.2017

High School Diploma -

St. Angela Sophia School
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
05.2012

Skills

  • Lab Operations
  • Specimen and Sample Preparation
  • Media preparation
  • Laminar flow and streaking method for culture
  • Micropropogation techniques
  • DNA Isolation
  • HPLC, HP-TLC, Photo-spectrometry
  • Reagent & Media preparations
  • Permanent slide preparations of biological materials
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Running Experiments
  • Research and Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Submitted plant specimens to our state University Herbarium using species-specific morphological & anatomical evidence of Trichodesma inaequale and Catasbaea spinosa.
  • Produced many permanent slides from live/fixed biological materials i.e. both animal tissues and plants that are on display for prospective students during undergrad college years.
  • Structured & performed experiment Effect of PEG on seed germination.
  • Conducted experiments to "study the effects of heavy metal stress on germinating seeds of Vigna mungo"
  • Executed experiments on Phytochemical screening & detection of saponins, flavonoids, tannins and alkaloids by Soxhlet method in plant Tecoma stans.


Certification

  • Certification course in Organic Farming- Morarka Organic, India.
  • CRISPR Gene editing (elementary workshop & certification)- ECell IIT Kharagpur, India

Hobbies


  • Reading books, especially on Indian history in Vedic period
  • Painting as a relaxation method


Timeline

Research Assistant

Dr. Yogita Solanki
04.2018 - 05.2019

Master of Science - Botany

University of Rajasthan

Bachelor of Science - Botany Honors

University Maharani College

High School Diploma -

St. Angela Sophia School

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