Co-Intsructor

o   BIOC 663, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Louisville (2023 – Present)
Lectured on “High Throughput Data Analysis of 16S rRNA and Whole Genome Shotgun Sequencing.”

 

 

Guest Lecturer

o   ASNB 614, Department of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology, University of Louisville (2023)
Delivered a lecture on “Determining Molecular Expressions Using Omics Technology

Delivered a lecture on “Utilization of Computational and Database resources for molecular neurobiology”

 

Guest Lecturer

o   Current Topics in  Bioinformatics, Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Louisville (2020)
Delivered a lecture on “Introduction to Metagenomics"

 

 

Graduate Research Assistant

Biology Department. (12/2015 - 12/2016. University of Louisville, Louisville, KY)

o   Headed research projects involving plant biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular genetics, and bioinformatics (EST database, RNA sequencing & microRNA databases).

o   Identified and investigated genetic factors within metabolic pathway that led to production of pest-resistant secondary metabolite named anacardic acid (also used in cancer research) in geranium plant.

o   Utilized Ph.D. education experience to obtain advanced skills in plant & bacterial model systems, generation & analysis of the de novo transcriptome, transgenics, molecular biology, and biochemistry techniques.

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Graduate Teaching Assistant

Biology Department (12/2009 - 12/2015 University of Louisville, Louisville, KY)

o   Spearheaded curriculum development & instructional design for zoology, botany, genetics, and evolution through general academic motivation.

o   Head Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Biology and TA for genetics and advanced biology.

o   Conducted detail-oriented assessments & tests of students through a variety of methods, including lab quizzes, written lab reports, multiple-choice exams, and extra credit opportunities.

o   Leveraged student evaluations to consistently improve teaching methods, implement answer theory questions, and optimize test design.

o   Participated in roundtables & group discussions with fellow teachers to apply new ideas, teaching philosophies, and student engagement initiatives.

o   Facilitated student learning development through hypothetical questions, Blackboard & PowerPoint presentations, and scientific & visual models.

 

Lecturer and Lab Instructor (08/2007 - 08/2008 University of Mumbai, INDIA)

o   Worked as lecturer for master’s students (Graduate) at Department of Biophysics and Biotechnology.

o   Spearheaded lab structure, design, and teaching.

 

 

Science Faculty (08/2007 - 04/2008, Sampath Classes Mumbai, INDIA)

o   Taught High school students advanced physics, chemistry, and biology in private coaching institute for competitive exams.

 

Science Faculty (08/2002 - 04/2008 Shanti Tutorials Mumbai, INDIA)

o   Taught High school students advanced physics, chemistry, and biology in private coaching institute for competitive exams.

o   Helped in management and budgeting of the coaching institute.

o   Organized educational events for students for obtaining academic excellence