A.M.RAJHA VIKNESH
CURRICULUM VITAE
OBJECTIVES
PERMANENT ADDRESS
A.M.RAJHA VIKNESH
A2, Krishna Grand Apartment,
Seelanaickenpatty,
Salem-636 201.
Driven professional with unwavering accountability, dedicated to
mutual growth for self and organization. I thrive on full ownership of
responsibilities, relentless skill-building to conquer evolving challenges,
and authentic leadership that inspires, mentors, and empowers teams to
surpass expectations. Eager for a dynamic role to spearhead innovative
projects, leverage expertise, and propel strategic objectives toward
enduring success.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Father’s Name:
S.R. MADHESHWAR
Date of Birth: 11/01/1995
Gender : Male
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
EDUCATION
PH.D. MICROBIOLOGY Year of Passing- Still Pursuing
Muthayammal College of Arts and Science,
Rasipuram
M.SC. MICROBIOLOGY – 73 %
Year of Passing-2017
Bharathidasan University , Trichirappalli
B.SC. MICROBIOLOGY -75 %
Year of Passing-2015
Muthayammal College of Arts and Science,
Rasipuram.
12TH CBSE- 78 %
Year of Passing-2012
Sri Vidya Mandir Hr. Sec School
Salem
10TH CBSE- 72 %
Year of Passing – 2010
Sri Vidya Mandir Hr. Sec School
Salem
PROJECT DETAILS:
M.Sc., Dissertation
“A WAR AGAINST CANCER:CHEMOPREVENTION OF ANTIOXIDANT AND
ANTICANCER ACTIVITIES OF “DUAL ORGANISM” PARMOTREMA PERLATUM – AN
EDIBLE VACCINE.” in Veterinary College and Research Institute University (VCRI),
Namakkal.
MEMBERSHIP IN SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY:
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Life member in Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists (IAAM)
Life member in Indian Initiative of Anti Microbial Resistance (IIAMR)
JOB EXPERIENCE:
1.
Scientist
Apr 2023 - Present
CytoSolve® Inc | Chennai
Roles and Responsibilities
Data Curation & Structuring: Expert in structuring complex, heterogeneous data (e.g.,
ancient Siddha measurements, formulations, plant/animal/mineral ingredients) into modern,
usable databases. Directly applicable to organizing vast biological R&D data for platforms.
Key Deliverables: Created Siddha Formulation/Ingredient Databases
Translational R&D and Molecular Analysis: Proven ability to translate traditional
concepts into evidence-based products by identifying and mapping molecular targets, pathways,
and ingredient mechanisms.
Key Deliverables: Developed products based on Traditional Medicine with scientific evidence, and
researched Diabetic molecular ingredients and the ALS TDP43 mechanism.
Technology Integration & AI/ML Readiness: Comfortable with digital transformation,
software outlining, and integrating cutting-edge tools. Demonstrated ability to manage AI-driven
content pipelines (e.g., Eleven Labs, ChatGPT) and work on Web-enabled systems architecture.
Key Deliverables: Outlined software requirements for IT and managed AI gen video/blogpost pipelines.
Versatility, Leadership, and Scale
End-to-End Project and Global Management: Ability to lead complex projects from
scientific concept to commercial execution (Lab Bench to Product Launch), including R&D,
manufacturing, QA, pricing, and regulatory setup (FSSAI).
Key Deliverables: Global management of a 18-country scientific translation project and leading the
complete lifecycle of the Chai Project (R&D, manufacturing,etc.).
Quality Assurance (QA) and Integrity: Established robust QA protocols for raw
materials, finished products, and digital platforms/software, ensuring data and product reliability.
Leadership with Empathy and Mentoring: A proven leader, not just a manager, capable of
leading cross-cultural teams (18 native language speakers using AI) with empathy. Acts as a Technical
Speaker/Resource Person, demonstrating the ability to guide, train, and transfer complex knowledge.
Scaling Scientific Concepts: Successfully established a Manufacturing unit for Food and
Nutraceuticals, demonstrating the ability to scale scientific ideas for industrial application.
2.
Research fellow
Jun 2020 - 2022
Muthayammal College of arts and science, Rasipuram
Roles and Responsibilities
Highly experienced Interdisciplinary researcher dedicated to the scientific validation and development of
traditional methods and herbal products. Expert in comprehensive Quality Control (QC), including
material testing (solubility, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial) and food/manufacturing troubleshooting.
Proficient with advanced analytical instrumentation: HPLC, RT-PCR, GCMS, FTIR, UV-Vis, and
Fermenter systems. Also provides specialized consultation on seed viability and herbal garden revival.
3.
JRF
Jun 2019 - May 2020
Muthayammal College of arts and science, Rasipuram
Roles and Responsibilities
Maintained PTC, Herbal garden maintenance, standardized bio implants coating material testing protocol,
Food products testing, SOP preparation, Entomology Experiments, Animal handling, Mice, Rat and
Hamster, Histopathology, Microtome, HE staining, Protein modelling, ADME, Poly herbal formulation,
Screening for MIC, Phytochemical quantitative assay, Separation techniques.
4.
DBT JRF
Jul 2018 - May 2019
Muthayammal College of arts and science, Rasipuram
Roles and Responsibilities
During DBT-sponsored JRF specializing in molecular plant biology, including qPCR on Arabidopsis root
development and microbial Auxin production. Acted as technical resource person for the outreach person
to 100+ schools and managed twinning projects with Northeast research institutes (RIPANS, Mizoram;
ICAR, Sikkim).
5.
Research Trainee
Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
GRD Bio Clinical Research Lab, Namakkal
INVITED TALKS & TRAINING:
● Acted as guest speaker in BRSI funded skill development program for school students
held at GRD bioclinical research lab, Rasipuram on-.
● Acted as Chairperson for poster evaluation in ‘national seminar on emerging trends in
biological sciences 27th September 2019.’at Vivekananda arts and science college for
women in Sankari.
● Technical resource person in a DBT sponsored Foldscope workshop held at COFRI,
Tadong, Sikkim on 05.03.19.
● Technical resource person in a DBT sponsored Foldscope Workshop in RIPANS, Aizawl,
Mizoram held on 8.03.19.
● Acted as resource person for the “microbial and molecular techniques” workshop held at
Kongunadu arts and science college (govt aided) on January 24, 2020.
● Acted as resource person for the “Antimicrobial techniques workshop” held at
Kongunadu arts and science college Feb 4, 2021.
● Acted as resource person for the 3 days programme on “Endoring employment
confidence of rural population through spawn production and mushroom cultivation”
held at Kongunadu arts and science, Coimbatore, ,-.
● Acted as resource person for Protein analysis and modelling for Biomedical Engineering
students in Excel college of Engineering at Apr 4-6, 2022.
● Acted as technical speaker for the “why do we need supplements?” for the vestige
marketing pvt ltd Delhi, held in House of peace in Yercaud Tamil Nadu, June 10,11 and
12. 2022.
● Acted as Resource person for science day at Saradha college of arts and science for
women on Feb 28, 2023.
SEMINARS & WORKSHOP ATTENDED:
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Participated in National Level Conference on “Microbiological Research in 21st
Century” held on 27th and 28th February, 2012, Organized by Department of
Microbiology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli- 620024, Tamilnadu
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Participated in International Conference on “SciTech’15- Green Energy and Green
Environment” held on 21st January, 2015, conducted by Nadar Saraswathi College of
Arts and Science, Theni.
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Participated in the Medical Council of India sponsored National Symposium on
“Molecular Techniques in Diagnosis & Research” held on 31st October, 2015,
Organized by Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute,
Pondicherry.
● Participated in a National Seminar on “New Approaches & Concepts in
Microbiology” held on 11th January, 2017 Organized by Department of Microbiology,
San International College of Arts & Science, Walayar, Coimbatore.
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Participated in a One Day National Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights &
Innovations” held on 24th August, 2019 sponsored by DBT-STAR College Scheme and
organized by Department of Microbiology, Muthayammal College of Arts and
Science College, Rasipuram- 637408, Namakkal, Tamilnadu
● Participated in a One Day National Seminar cum Workshop on “Foldscope,
Assembly, Imaging and it’s Applications” held on 27th August, 2019 sponsored by
DBT-STAR College Scheme and organized by Department of Microbiology,
Muthayammal College of Arts and Science College, Rasipuram- 637408, Namakkal,
Tamilnadu, Shri Sivaji Science College, Maharastra & The Erode Diagostic
Laboratory, Erode.
● Participated in Three days’ Workshop on “Molecular Identification of Fungi” from
6th November to 8th November, 2019 organized by Department of Biotechnology,
Mother Teresa University, Kodaikanal-624102 and Exonn Biosciences, Ticel
Biopark, Chennai.
● Participated in “Workshop for Research Scholars” on 28th November, 2019 organized
by Periyar University, Salem-636011.
● Participated in National Level Workshop on “Biological Risk Management” on 18th
and 19th December, 2019 sponsored by DBT-STAR College Scheme and organized by
Department of Microbiology, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science College,
Rasipuram- 637408, Namakkal, Tamilnadu
BOOKS AND CHAPTERS PUBLISHED
● Gnanasekeran Karthikeyan, Mallappa Kumara Swamy, Madheshwar RajhaViknesh,
Rajendran Shurya, Natesan Sudhakar. Chapter 13: Scientific Validation of the
Usefulness of Withania Somnifera Dunal In the Prevention of Diseases in Medicinal
Plants: Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Therapeutic Applications (Editor: Mallappa
Kumara Swamy), CRC Press (2019)
● Gnanasekeran Karthikeyan, Mallappa Kumara Swamy, Madheshwar Rajha Viknesh,
Rajendran Shurya, and Natesan Sudhakar, Chapter 14: Bioactive Phytocompounds to
Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance in Plant-derived Bioactives-Production,
Properties and Therapeutic Applications (Editor: Mallappa Kumara Swamy),
Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. (2020)
● Natesan Sudhakar, Gnanasekeran Karthikeyan, Madheshwar RajhaViknesh,
Ashokapuram Selvam Saranya, and Rajendran Shurya, Chapter 17: Technological
Advances in Agronomic Practices of Seed Processing, Storage, and Pest
Management: An Update in Advances in Seed Production and Management (Editor:
Ajay Kumar Tiwari), Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd (2020)
PAPER PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS
● Developing an improved process for extraction of highly effective phytochemicals from
the aromatic plant Nigella sativa (Black cumin) and to exploit its potential in ayurvedic
formulations research (impact factor 3.090) Kalkatanur Ganesan Vanitha, Madheshwar
Rajha Viknesh, Natesan Sudhakar. Abstracts from the International Science Symposium
on HIV and Infectious Diseases (ISSHID 2019): Infectious diseases BMC infectious
diseases,Springer.
● Rajhaviknesh Madheshwar, Karthikeyan Gnanasekeran, Rajendran Shurya and
Natesan, Sudhakar. (2018). Herbonanoceutical product application in the elimination
of the microbial population in food industries. Australian Journal of Pharmaceutical
Biology, 1(1): 1-6.
● Karthikeyan, Gnanasekeran, Palanisamy Annamalai, Rajha viknesh Madheshwar &
Sudhakar, Natesan. (2018). Milk clotting and proteolytic activity of protease enzyme
from Lactobacillus delbrueckii isolated from raw goat milk. Australian Journal of
Pharmaceutical Biology, 1(1): 15-26.
● Rajha Viknesh, Nirupama R, G. Rubalakshmi D (2017) Herbonanoceutical product
application in the elimination of the microbial population in food industries.
Australian Journal of Pharmaceutical Biology
GENE SEQUENCE DEPOSITED IN WORLD GEN BANK:
Karthikeyan,G., Shurya,R., Rajha Viknesh,A.M., Ganesan,V. and Sudhakar,N. MK- Fomitopsis sp. isolate LPC small subunit ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence; Internal
Transcribed Spacer 1, partial sequence Karthikeyan,G., Shurya,R., Rajha Viknesh,A.M.,
Ganesan,V. and Sudhakar,N.
POSITIVE TRAITS:
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Eager to learn new things
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Excellent listening skills
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Innovative ideas
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Organizational Skills
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Leadership Qualities.
SKILL:
● Life sciences including Biotechnology,
● Molecular Biology, Biochemistry,
● Clinical Report Analysis
● Plant Biotechnology
● Bio-informatics, Bioprocess technology
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
● Systems architecture, Biomarker and Target identification
● Interactive pathway Diagram for website
● Database creation for ingredients, Molecules and formulation based insights.
● Strong Technical knowledge in Microbial as well as Molecular Technology.
● Hands on experience in microbial cultures, preparation and routine microbiological
laboratory techniques.
● Prepared various microbial media and cultivation of microbes using standard
microbiological methods
● Isolated, identified and characterized microbes and Maintained Bacterial, Fungal and
Actinomycetes cultures.
AREAS OF INTEREST:
● Separation of bioactive compounds
● Medical microbiology
● AI/ML based Diagnostics
● Telemedicine/Telepathology Tools
● Science content development
● Food Microbiology
COMPUTER SKILLS:
● MS OFFICE, Google Sheets, gscript automation using AI (Beginner), Wordpress, draw.io, Eleven
labs, Descript, GPT configuring, PPT,
DECLARATION:
I solemnly declare that the above furnished details are true to my conscience.
Yours Sincerely
Rajha Viknesh
(A.M.Rajha Viknesh)