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
India06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Botany Honors
University Maharani College
India07.2017
High School Diploma -
St. Angela Sophia School
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India05.2012
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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