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Sajan Singh

McAllen,TX

Summary

Resourceful Graduate Research Assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in Plant and Soil Science through high-quality research. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning and problem solving abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

Texas A&m University - Kingsville
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Thesis on " Study on Greasy Spot Disease in Citrus Orchards of Rio Grande Valley .
  • Field Scouting for Citrus pests and diseases, especially Greasy spot affected trees.
  • Detected presence of disease by isolating pathogen from diseased leaves on culture media.
  • Studied and analyzed fungal morphology using microcopy method.
  • Operated Laboratory activities related to process of sanger DNA sequencing.
  • Familiar with range of software system, specifically Statistical software system (SAS), JMP Statistical Software, BioRad, SnapGene Editor, Mega-X and NCBI Blastn search engine.
  • DNA and RNA extractions from leaves and Fungal isolates.
  • Performed various molecular techniques such as quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR), Conventional PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, DNA cloning, DNA sequencing analysis.
  • Performed pathogenicity assays
  • Utilized advanced statistical software to analyze large datasets, uncovering key insights for informed decision making.
  • Presented results to field experts at Subtropical Agriculture and environments Society 77th and 78th Annual conference in 2023 and 2024.
  • Detailed study findings and updated research upon new discoveries.
  • Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
  • Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards.
  • Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.

Instructor

Khalsa College
02.2020 - 10.2021
  • Taught Plant Pathology to undergraduate students of Agriculture.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.

Education

Master of Science - Plant And Soil Science

Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture (Honours)

Lovely Professional University
Punjab , India
08.2019

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • SnapGene Editor
  • Mega-X
  • NCBI Blastn Search
  • Bio-Rad
  • Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)
  • JMP Statistical Software
  • Data Analysis
  • Scientific Writing
  • Basic Lab Safety
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
  • DNA/RNA extraction
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • E coli transformation

Accomplishments

Outstanding Graduate Student Plant and Soil Science 2024

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

Texas A&m University - Kingsville
08.2022 - 05.2024

Instructor

Khalsa College
02.2020 - 10.2021

Master of Science - Plant And Soil Science

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture (Honours)

Lovely Professional University

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