Ashwin Ramanujam
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Driven Research Assistant currently working towards doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering. Extensive background in investigating electrochemical biosensors with focus on rapid bacterial and viral detection. Adept at prepping resources, equipment and materials for research. Expertise in interpreting data to draw meaningful conclusions while retaining story-telling power. Competent professional offering a wealth of experience in project management, safety protocols and workflow accountability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Tech University
01.2021 - Current
· Developed electrochemical COVID-19 sensor during early pandemic.
· Reduced sensing time of rapid sensors from 15 minutes to 2 minutes.
· Assisted in writing 3 awarded grant proposals.
· Collaborated with virologists, data scientists to develop functional prototype.
Entrepreneurial Lead
EviroTech LLC. And Texas Tech University
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Underwent NSF I-Corps training and developed Business Model Canvas for setting up viable start-up by interviewing >100 customers within 7 weeks
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Texas Tech University
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Taught Materials, Process Control courses for over 80 undergraduates
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication
- Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains
- Developed and graded exams and assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance
Education
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX09.2023
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Ohio University
Athens, OH06.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical And Electrochemical Engineering
CSIR- Central Electrochemical Research Institute
Karaikudi, India04.2016
Skills
- Electrochemical Biosensors
- Diagnostic Testing
- Electrochemical Characterization
- Materials Synthesis
- Process Development & Control
- Technical Writing
- Entrepreneurship
Highlighted Patents and Publications
1) Botte, G.G.; Ramanujam, A. Rapid viral diagnostic sensor. US11060995B1, 2021
2) Ramanujam, A.; Almodovar, S.; Botte, G.G. Ultra-Fast Electrochemical Sensor for Point-of-Care COVID-19 Diagnosis Using Non-Invasive Saliva Sampling. Processes 2021, 9
3) Ramanujam, A.; Neyhouse, B.; Keogh, R.A.; Muthuvel, M.; Carroll, R.K.; Botte, G.G. Rapid Electrochemical Detection of Escherichia Coli Using Nickel Oxidation Reaction on a Rotating Disk Electrode. Chem. Eng. J. 2021, 411, 128453
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Tech University
01.2021 - Current
Entrepreneurial Lead
EviroTech LLC. And Texas Tech University
01.2021 - 03.2021
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Texas Tech University
01.2020 - 01.2021
Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
Texas Tech University
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Ohio University
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical And Electrochemical Engineering
CSIR- Central Electrochemical Research Institute
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