
Phd (Thesis Submitted)
Gunjan Dhawan
Research Proposal Development
About me
PhD (Life sciences) professional with expertise in microbiology, molecular biology, and experimental design, focused on applying these skills to deliver reliable, high-quality scientific outcomes. Experienced in analyzing complex biological data, ensuring SOP compliance, and maintaining accurate documentation. Skilled in translating technical findings into actionable insights to support decision-making, quality standards, and operational efficiency.
Interests: Research scientist specializing in photosynthetic microorganisms and algal biotechnology, aiming to translate cellular energy and redox biology into sustainable and industrially relevant solutions. I am passionate about understanding how photosynthetic microorganisms optimize energy production, maintain redox balance, and respond to environmental changes, and how these mechanisms can be applied to improve algal productivity and bioenergy systems. I bring strong experimental execution, data-driven problem solving, and the ability to convert fundamental research into scalable, industry-relevant outcomes. Core Research Skills: • Molecular Biology: Mammalian and bacterial cell culture, conventional PCR and qPCR, cloning, agarose gel electrophoresis • Protein Biochemistry: SDS-PAGE, western blotting, protein expression and purification • Biophysical Techniques: UV-Visible spectroscopy, 77K Spectroscopy, Handy PEA, SeaHorse Analyzer assay • Microscopy: Fluorescence, confocal imaging • Data visualization and statistics: GraphPad Prism, ImageJ, Matlab, Leica • Graphic designing and technical illustration: Adobe creative suite, Blender 3D, BioRender, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe photoshop, Adobe Premier pro, Canva, Inkscape Core Project Management Skills: • Orchestrated end-to-end project execution through structured planning and proactive timeline ownership. • Delivered clear, concise stakeholder updates that enabled informed, data-driven decision-making. • Identified and mitigated project risks to maintain smooth, predictable outcomes. • Ensured high-quality data by implementing rigorous review and quality-control practices. • Optimized workflows by developing and standardizing efficient SOPs. • Maximized resource utilization through strategic capacity and workload planning. • Translated complex scientific insights into impactful presentations and technical documentation. Key achievements: • First-author publication in Frontiers in Plant Science • 7+ international and national conference presentations (oral and poster) • Generated multi-condition datasets across diurnal cycles and stress regimes • Trained in 5+ advanced physiological and imaging techniques
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