Sowmya Atukuri
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey
01.2024 - Current
- Directed the advancement and integration of nanobubble-based water treatment solutions for addressing critical environmental challenges
- Applied advanced analytical techniques like GC (Gas Chromatography) and NTA (Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis) to evaluate treatment efficiency and optimize system performance.
- Conducted experiments to improve water quality management using cutting-edge nanotechnology, enhancing sustainability and reducing pollution.
- Contributed to cutting-edge interdisciplinary projects focusing on designing and testing innovative remediation strategies, driving advancements in the field
Research and Development
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University
Andhrapradesh
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Increased crop yield by 20% using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) methods and contributed to nanoparticle research through electron microscopy techniques.
- Enhanced soil quality by 25% through GIS mapping with Google Earth, addressing land and water pollution.
- Elevated bacterial growth by 50% using Real-time PCR and Genomic sequencing techniques in the Molecular Biology Laboratory.
- Managed greenhouse, polyhouse, and food processing unit operations, implementing NFT hydroponics and innovative pest control methods, resulting in a 25% efficiency improvement.
Volunteer, Department of Horticulture
N.S. College of Horticultural Sciences
India
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Doubled sales revenue by promoting processed products like juices, jams, sauces, pickles, and preserves, while advocating for Post-Harvest Technology in the farming sector.
- Applied advanced pruning techniques (precision cutting and heading cuts) to double fruit yield.
- Optimized plant yield by 20% by strategically utilizing advanced lab equipment and pioneering innovative pest control strategies
Education
Master of Chemistry and Environmental Science - Environmental analysis, Environmental Health, Biodegradation and Bioremediation, Microbiology, Toxicology, Water chemistry, Machine Learning, GIS, Sustainability, EHS
New Jersey Institute of Technology
05.2025
Bachelor of Horticulture - Horticulture, Agriculture, Entomology, Soil Science, Horti Business management, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Pathology, Garden Designing, Pathology, Vermi-composting, Sericulture
Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University
05.2022
Skills
- Nanobubble technology
- Oil-water partitioning
- Chemical remediation techniques
- Water Quality Monitoring
- PH
- Conductivity
- Dissolved Oxygen Meters
- Nanobubble Generators
- OSHA standards
- EPA standards
- EHS programs
- Risk assessments
- Safety procedures
- Crop Development
- Plant Breeding
- Genetic Improvement
- Integrated Pest Management
- Soil Health
- Organic Farming
- Water Conservation
- Biodiversity Protection
- Soil Erosion Control
- Environmental analysis
- Plant Growth
- Propagation Techniques
- Seed Sowing
- Grafting
- Cuttings
- Pest Identification
- Biological Control Methods
- Disease Diagnosis
- Precision Agriculture
- Irrigation Systems
- Greenhouse Management
- Research Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Literature Review
- R
- Microsoft Excel
- Visual MINTEQ
- GIS mapping
- Statistical analysis
- ANOVA
- T-tests
- Resource Efficiency
- Eco-friendly Farming Methods
- Carbon Footprint Reduction
- TensorFlow
- Scikit-learn
- Data analysis techniques
Websites
Accomplishments
- Secured Second Position in Poster Presentation Intramural Competition conducted by Department of Information resource center during the year 2018-2019
- Secured Second Position in Skit Intramural Competition of Sports, games, Cultural and Literacy meet
- Secured Third position in 100mts Running event conducted at N.S. College of Horticultural sciences
- Participated in Inter-Collegiate Festival, Organized by Dr.Y.S. R Horticultural University in the Events like Tribal dance, Group song (Indian), Running, long jump, Basketball
- Participated in Cultural activities like Catwalk, dance, singing in N.S. College of Horticultural sciences
Publications
- Authored a comprehensive review article on value addition in Pummelo (
- Citrus grandis
- ), 2023-09-01, Highlighting its processing potential, nutritional benefits, and applications in food and nutraceutical industries.
Timeline
Research Assistant
New Jersey Institute of Technology
01.2024 - Current
Volunteer, Department of Horticulture
N.S. College of Horticultural Sciences
01.2021 - 11.2021
Research and Development
Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University
01.2019 - 03.2022
Master of Chemistry and Environmental Science - Environmental analysis, Environmental Health, Biodegradation and Bioremediation, Microbiology, Toxicology, Water chemistry, Machine Learning, GIS, Sustainability, EHS
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Horticulture - Horticulture, Agriculture, Entomology, Soil Science, Horti Business management, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Pathology, Garden Designing, Pathology, Vermi-composting, Sericulture
Dr.Y.S.R. Horticultural University
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