OBJECTIVE | EDUCATION | TRAINING | SKILLS | WORK EXPERIENCE | AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS | REFERENCE | PERSONAL DETAILS

Objective|

ü     Being a self-motivated pBiochemist with second master’s degree in Computer Science, and excellent background in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (General, Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical), Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Computer Science, Management and Statistics, I wish to undertake

Ø     A challenging teaching position of a visiting professor,

Ø     To impart guidance for research in drug design, analysis & development and

Ø     To impart training in these areas.

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Education|

1. Masters in Computer Science – Software (2001-2003) from KU, Kurukshetra, India.
2. Ph.D. Biochemistry  (1997 - 2000) From NDRI, Karnal, India
3. Masters in Biochemistry (Minor – Microbiology: Supporting – Chemistry and Statistics) (1986- 1990) First Position among 12 students at PAU, India
4. Bachelor of Science. (Chemistry, Zoology, Botany) (1984-1986) Merit (17^th) Position in Panjab University among nearly 5000 students

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Training|

1. Practical training in Biochemistry at Indian Veterinary Research Institute, India from 20-09-1993 to 19-03-1994   (6 months).
2. Foundation Course in Agricultural Research Project Management (Apr 1993-Sep 1993) at NAARM, India (5 months).
3. Molecular Genetics Refresher Course (February 6 – 26, 2002) at NDRI, Karnal, India
4. Bioinformatics Refresher Course (Jan 3 – Jan 23, 2001) at Bioinformatics Center, MKU, Madurai, India.
5. Dairy Technology Refresher Course  (March 11-31, 2006.) on “Recent advances in food additives and ingredients” at  NDRI, Karnal.
6. Attended workshop on “Advanced computing in molecular biology” at National Institute of Immunology for 4 days.
7. Attended workshop on “Computer aided protein design” at Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh for 5 days.
8. Isolation of sperm plasma membrane and enzyme immobilization at NDRI, Karnal for 13 days.
9. Workshop on sample preparation for Electron Microscopy at Indian Veterinary Research Institute, India  for 4 days.

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SKILLS|

BioSciences (Skill Level = Advanced):

·       Strong Analytical skills in Biochemistry using spectroscopic, chromatographic, electrophoretic, blotting techniques and Immunoassays.

·       Excellent Biotechniques for DNA isolation, Restriction analysis, PCR, RT-PCR, SSCP, Constant & pulsed field agarose gel electrophoresis, plasmid analysis.

·       State-of-the art Cell Biology techniques for Embryo, mammalian & bacterial cell culturing.

·       Microbiological techniques including Inhibitor assays, cell immobilization, fermentation etc.

Bioinformatics (Skill Level = Advanced):

·       In depth practical knowledge of BLAST/FASTA, MSA, phylogenetic analysis & Protein Modeling.

·       Programming knowledge of Computational Molecular Biology algorithms such as GA, Dynamic programming, Simulated annealing etc.

·       Familiarity with genomics, gene expression and proteomics.

Computer Science (Skill Level = Intermediate):

·       Systems Development: Object Oriented Modeling and Design using OMT, Implementation using Java2 & 3D API.

·       Programming: Proficient in  Java 2, Java 3D API, C/C++/VC++6.0/MFC, C#, ASP, ASP.NET, VB and knowledge of Perl, Pascal & Fortran77

·       RDBMS: Oracle, MSAccess, SQL

·       Computer Graphics using Java2 and Java 3D API

·       Artificial Intelligence & mathematical optimization techniques

·       Scripting Languages: JavaScript, VBScript, PerlScript.

·       Markup Languages: DHTML, XML

·       Operating Systems: Windows NT / 2000 Server & familiarity with Unix

·       Internet Services: Proficient in web server (IIS 4.0 and 5.0) configuration, administration and maintenance, web site design, development and management.

Management (Skill Level = Advanced):

·       Project Conception, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and timely completion

·       Leadership qualities for enhanced productivity

·       Effective Communication including, oral, written and presentation skills

·       People skills for developing Network with relationships

Miscelaneous:

·       Sound Background in Chemistry

·       Analytical mind with statistics

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Work Experience|   More than 10 years

                        Research Achievements:

BioSciences:

Ø     Developed a PCR based sex determination assay for buffalo preimplantation embryos.

Ø     Determined that IVF cultured male buffalo embryos develop faster than their female counterparts.

Ø     Developed a Structural model for pore formation by YGNGV motif containing bacteriocins.

Ø     First ever wide spectrum bacteriocin from Lactobacillus acidophilus S2, christened as  acidocin S2, was detected, production optimized, purified, characterized and found effective in controlling the total plate count (TPC) in processed cheese

Ø     A new classification scheme for Lactobacillus bacteriocins was developed.

Bioinformatics:

Ø     Deciphered antimicrobial polypeptide oligomerization using second generation force field and Genetic algorithm.

Ø     Developed a Win32 based (using VC++ 6.0 & MFC) database application for Identification of polypeptide bacteriocins from their amino acid composition, Bacteriocin data management and Isoelectric point calculation.

Ø     Developed a molecule Viewer using java 3D API and implemented genetic algorithm, steepest descents and Molecular Dynamics algorithm for protein modeling.

Ø     Designed and teaching Databases & Sequence analysis and Protein modeling courses at NDRI to M.Sc./Ph.D. students in Biological streams.

Internet Services:

Ø     Designed and Developed the web site of the institute using DHTML, ASP, ASP.NET, C#, Java, JavaScript, VBScript, Database and Multimedia Technologies.

Ø     Developed a number of databases using MSAccess and along with web enabled query interfaces using ASP & ODBC and ASP.NET & C#.

Ø     Developed hierarchical menus for web pages using XML, DHTML, JavaScript and C#.

Teaching/Training Achievements:

Ø     Teaching Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology of the gene, Advances in cellular & molecular biology, Enzyme Technology, Physical Principles in Biochemistry, Presentastion skills and Advanced Research Techniques Courses to M.Sc./Ph.D Students.

Ø     Guided an 2 M.Sc. students (Animal Biotechnology) as Major Advisor.

Ø     Guiding an 3 M.Sc. students (Animal Biochemistry) as Major Advisor.

Ø      Worked as an examiner in various internal and external examinations.

Ø     Guided 14 B.Tech (Computer Science/ IT/ Biotechnology) students in Web site development, C++, java, ASP and ASP.NET/C#  Technologies to complete their industrial project training (2 months duration each).

Ø      Imparted training to ~400 faculty level participants in BioTech/InfoTech in more than 20 faculty training programmes organized at NDRI.

Ø      Recently conducted a Training programme, pl. visit http://BioTraining.50webs.com

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Publications:

Ø      Published 9 research papers, 3 submitted research papers, 1 in preparation, 1 compendium, several Oral presentations in conferences, 13 posters presented during conferences, 2 book chapters,   >50 lectures delivered in workshops/symposia and 3 popular articles. Documented several technical reports.

1)     Sood, S K (2005) Protein docking with a genetic algorithm using non-bonded interaction energy as fitness function. In Bioinformatics Computing (Editors Garg, D and Singh, A) Allied Publishers, New Delhi, India, pp5-10. (Also Oral Presentation at Bioinformatics computing 2005, TIET, Patiala)

2)     Sood, S.K. and Sinha, P.R. (2003) Analysis of structure of YGNGV motif containing bacteriocins: A Model for membrane pore formation, Ind. J. Biotechnology, 2(2):227-235). (Also Oral Presentation at SBC 2002, PAU, Ludhiana)

3)     Sood, S.K., Chauhan, M.S. and Tomar, O.S. (2001) A direct duplex PCR assay for sex determination of murrah buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) embryos. Buffalo Journal, 17(1): 113-124.

4)     Sood, S.K., Kaur, J. and Vadhera, S. (2000) Reducing antinutritional factors in rapeseed meal and its isolates. J. Dairying Foods and Home Sciences, 19(3&4): 159-165.

5)     Jasjit Kaur, Sood, S.K. and Kalra, M.S. (2000) Screening of organic matrices to immobilize Lactococcus lactis for nisin production. Journal of Dairying, Foods and Home Sciences. 19(1):9-15

6)     Sood, S.K., Chauhan, M.S. and Tomar, O.S. (1999) Sex linked developmental rate differences in murrah buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) embryos fertilized and cultured in vitro. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences 12(1):15-21.

7)     Sood, S.K., Chauhan, M.S. and Tomar, O.S. (1998) Paternal Sex chromosome effect on development of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) embryos fertilized and cultured in vitro. Theriogenology, 49:266

8)     Sood, S.K. and Madan, M.L. (1998) PCR based bovine preimplantation embryo sexing: Avoiding false males. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 68(3):220-226.

9)     Sood, S.K. and Jasjit Kaur (1996) PCR based detection of Listeria monocytogenes in dairy foods. Current Science, 71(6):449-456.

Submitted Papers:

(a)       Sood, S K and P R sinha,  Detection and activity of heat stable wide spectrum bacteriocins from Lactobacillus acidophilus. (Submitted for publication to Indian Journal of Microbiology)

(b)       S K Sood and P R Sinha. A powder obtained upon freeze-drying of Lactobacillus acidophilus fermented paneer whey reduces standard plate count during storage of processed cheese. (Submitted to Indian Journal of Dairy Science)

Papers in preparation:

§            Sood, S.K. and Surjeet Singh. Atomic scale modeling of cyclically symmetric leucocin-A homo-oligomeric poration assembly with a genetic algorithm using non-bonded interaction energy as fitness function.

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Awards & Fellowships|

ü      Received Appreciation letter from The Director of NDRI for developing web site of the institute.

ü     Received appreciation letter from The Director and Joint Director (Research) for excellent research project presentation and effective communication.

ü     Made several oral presentations during conferences, symposia, workshops etc.

ü     M.Sc. Merit Fellowship, Merit position & Various prizes during B.Sc.

ü      CSIR Junior Research Fellowship

ü      Separate NET qualifications by UGC and ASRB

ü      96 Percentile in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology.

ü      Invited Guest Speaker for Bioinformatics in Engineering College.

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Reference|

Professor Dr. H K L Tandon, Principal

Doon Valley College of Pharmacy,

Karnal – 132 001

Phones:   0 94168 21977 (Mobile)

   0184 223 2677 (Home)

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Personal Details:

          I am an Indian Married Male born on 20^th December, 1965.

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