Sumit Kumar Paudel
Livonia,MI
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented microbiologist with extensive experience in food safety, antimicrobial resistance, and molecular microbiology. Expertise in managing BSL-2 laboratories, developing microbiological testing protocols, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Skilled in PCR, whole genome sequencing, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and bioinformatics analysis. Adept at leading research projects, mentoring students, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance food quality and safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Wayne State University
09.2018 - Current
- Managed a BSL-2 laboratory, ensuring compliance with biosafety protocols
- Designed and executed microbiological testing protocols for identifying and characterizing foodborne pathogens
- Conducted PCR, PFGE, whole genome sequencing, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- Performed bioinformatics analysis on next-generation sequencing (NGS) data
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in microbiology research techniques
- Led a survey on growers’ and consumers’ knowledge of food safety and antibiotic resistance
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Central Oklahoma
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Conducted research on nanoemulsion technology for food safety applications
- Developed and optimized cinnamon oil nanoemulsion to enhance antimicrobial properties
- Evaluated the minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentrations of nanoemulsions against Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella spp
- Investigated the effectiveness of nanoemulsions in fresh produce decontamination
- Presented findings at scientific conferences and published research in peer-reviewed journals
Education
Ph.D. - Nutrition and Food Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI04-2025
Master of Science - Nutrition and Food Science
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OKBachelor of Science - Food Technology
Goldengate International College
Skills
Microbiological Testing
Food Safety
Pathogen isolation
Pathogen characterization
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
PCR
PFGE
Whole Genome Sequencing
Molecular Biology
SOP implementation
Teaching
Mentorship
Undergraduate mentoring
Graduate mentoring
Laboratory instruction
Curriculum development
Conference presentations
Scientific communication
Certification
HACCP Certification
Affiliations
- International Association for Food Protection (IAFP)
- American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
Publications
- Hypervirulent clonal complex of Listeria monocytogenes in fresh produce from urban communities, Paudel, S.K., et al., 2024, Frontiers in Microbiology
- Survey of consumers’ knowledge of food safety of perishable foods purchased at farmers’ markets, Paudel, S.K., et al., 2022, Food Protection Trends
- Survey of small local produce growers’ perception of antibiotic resistance issues, Paudel, S.K., et al., 2021, Food Control
- Antimicrobial activity of cinnamon oil nanoemulsion against Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella spp. on melons, Paudel, S.K., et al., 2019, LWT - Food Science and Technology
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Wayne State University
09.2018 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Central Oklahoma
05.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Nutrition and Food Science
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Food Technology
Goldengate International College
Ph.D. - Nutrition and Food Science
Wayne State University