Shamna Sainudeen Kaffila
Murfreesboro
Summary
Analytical expert specializing in fermented food/beverage R&D, method development, and quality control. Proven ability to optimize fermentation processes (kefir, beer, wine), develop SOPs, and implement advanced analytical techniques (GC, HPLC, LC-MS) to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
School of Agriculture, Middle Tennessee State University
11.2023 - Current
- Researching biodegradable food packaging from kefir under Dr. Keely O’Brien.
- Optimizing fermentation parameters (yield, quality, viability) using Good Laboratory Practices.
- Developing analytical methods for GC/HPLC to support R&D of fermented products.
Intern
Middle Tennessee State University
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Streamlined third-party testing for beer, wine, and dairy, reducing client response time.
- Developed novel SOP for RT-PCR equipment to advance fermentation research.
- Created GC/HPLC (ThermoFisher) methods for beverage sector samples.
- Performed quality analysis of beer/wine, improving fermentation profiles.
Research Assistant
School of Agriculture, MTSU
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Analyzed ginsenosides in fermented American Ginseng Beer using LC-MS, GC-MS, HPLC.
- Enhanced product quality/safety through compound stability research.
Technical Officer
Univ. of Kerala
03.2018 - 07.2023
- Operated LC-MS/MS (Shimadzu), ICP-MS (ThermoFisher), HPTLC (CAMAG); trained researchers.
- Developed/validated analytical methods for chromatographic analysis.
Technical Assistant
Univ. of Kerala
10.2013 - 03.2018
- Conducted water/geochemical analysis via AAS, UV Spectrophotometry.
Education
Master of Science in Professional Science - Fermentation Science
Middle Tennessee State University
TN, USA08.2025
Master of Science - Chemistry
Alagappa University
India01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry
University of Kerala
India01.2009
Skills
- Technical: GC, HPLC (ThermoFisher), LC-MS, GC-MS, RT-PCR, ICP-MS, AAS, UV-Vis, HPTLC, Microsoft Office
- Fermentation: Beer/Wine/Dairy Analysis, Kefir Optimization, Biodegradable Materials, SOP Development
References
- Keely, O’Brien, Asst. Prof., Agriculture, keely.obrien@mtsu.edu, 423-488-1892, MTSU
- Lindsay, Rogerson, Lab Mgr/Adj. Prof., lrogerson@mtsu.edu, 865-209-9639, MTSU
Awards
Graduate Teaching Assistantship (MTSU, 2024), 2nd Prize: CBAS Graduate Poster (MTSU, 2024), International Access Scholarship (MTSU, 2023), YouTube Technical Demonstrator (Univ. Kerala): HPTLC | LC-MS/MS
Publications
- Phytochemical characterization of Gluta travanconica... (IJRAR, 2019)
- Groundwater quality in hard rock aquifers... (Pollution Research, 2017)
- Mentha arvensis-assisted silver synthesis... (Springer, 2012)
Timeline
Intern
Middle Tennessee State University
01.2025 - 05.2025
Graduate Research Assistant
School of Agriculture, Middle Tennessee State University
11.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
School of Agriculture, MTSU
11.2023 - 09.2024
Technical Officer
Univ. of Kerala
03.2018 - 07.2023
Technical Assistant
Univ. of Kerala
10.2013 - 03.2018
Master of Science in Professional Science - Fermentation Science
Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Science - Chemistry
Alagappa University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry
University of Kerala
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