SAMRIDDHA DUTTA
Riverside,USA
Summary
Final-year PhD candidate in the Bioengineering Department at the University of California, Riverside, specializing in the fabrication of biosensors utilizing nanomaterials. Demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing STEM research and solving real-world challenges. Eager to apply expertise in innovative projects within academia or industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Researcher
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Designed and fabricated antibody-based chemiresistive nanosensors for forensic applications.
- Modified nanomaterials (e.g., carbon-based) for enhanced biosensing performance.
- Utilized inkjet printing and wax printing for sensor patterning.
- Employed advanced techniques for material characterization.
- Conducted electrical measurements to assess sensor response and sensitivity.
- Processed sensor data using statistical and computational methods for pattern recognition.
- Validated sensor specificity for forensic applications through real-world sample testing.
- Published abstracts and presented research results at four conferences and one invited webinar (first-author journals under review).
- Worked on interdisciplinary projects, including developing electrochemical sensors for pharmaceutical screening and published a paper.
- Assisted researchers in developing and optimizing protocols to improve data quality.
- Managed laboratory equipment inventory and upheld lab safety standards as the assigned Lab Delegate.
Teaching Assistant (TA)
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Designed and led discussion sections for over 100 students in Biotechnology and Molecular Bioengineering, held office hours, evaluated assignments and exams, and effectively managed time alongside research.
Undergraduate Researcher
Heritage Institute of Technology
Kolkata, India
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Led a team of three in the preparation of herbal hand sanitizer and the optimization of its components using Response Surface Methodology (RSM).
- Worked closely with faculty advisors throughout the entire duration of a project cycle to ensure successful completion within established timelines.
- Presented research results at academic conference and won .
Summer Researcher
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Investigated changes in hydrolytic stability and mechanical properties of electrospun, crosslinked gelatin scaffolds.
- Presented research outcome at a symposium.
Summer Researcher
Fortis Hospital
Kolkata, India
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Investigated the correlation of Trephine Biopsy and Bone Marrow Aspirate
- Processed hematology and chemistry samples.
Education
PhD - Bioengineering
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA07-2025
MS - Bioengineering
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA07-2022
B. Tech - Biotechnology
Heritage Institute of Technology-Kolkata
Kolkata, India07-2020
Skills
- Instrumentation: Dimatix materials printer, thermal cycler, Instron tensile tester, rheometer, FTIR, electrospinner, confocal microscope, TGA, Raman, SEM, autoclave, HPLC, UV/VIS
- Computational and Analytical: ImageJ, GIMP, MATLAB, MS Office, C, C, Perl,
- Languages: English, Bengali, and Hindi
Affiliations
- Led literacy campaigns, health awareness sessions, and community outreach programs under an Indian Government-sponsored public service initiative ‘National Service Scheme’ (2017-2019)
- Managed helpline services to connect blood donors with recipients, and organized blood donation camps and awareness programs to promote voluntary blood donation as the executive member and helpline head of the non-profit 'Blood Connect Kolkata' (2016-2018)
Timeline
Teaching Assistant (TA)
University of California, Riverside
01.2025 - 03.2025
Graduate Student Researcher
University of California, Riverside
09.2021 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
Heritage Institute of Technology
08.2019 - 07.2020
Summer Researcher
New Jersey Institute of Technology
06.2019 - 08.2019
Summer Researcher
Fortis Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2018
PhD - Bioengineering
University of California, Riverside
MS - Bioengineering
University of California, Riverside
B. Tech - Biotechnology
Heritage Institute of Technology-Kolkata
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