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URBI KUNDU
Flat 24 Udyan, Near T.P. 11 Garden, Sama, Vadodara 390008, Gujarat
urbi.kundu@gmail.com +919428173012
Professional Experience
Research Scientist at Sun Agrigenetics Pvt. Ltd. Vadodara, Gujarat, India (www.sunagri.in) (July
2012- April 2014)
 Team leader for Department of Biotechnology, Government of India (DBT) funded project-
protocol development for micropropagation and molecular markers in date palm; to determine a
novel method of micropropagation through immature inflorescence.
 Standardization of protocol for micropropagation and development of gene pool of Nepenthes
khasiana, lemon varieties, Pineapple (MD2).
 Testing of genetic stability of micropropagated products through molecular biology.
 Molecular biology laboratory in-charge and recruits trainer.
Educational Qualification
 Master of Science in RNA Science (2015) from Université de Lorraine, France
 Bachelor of Technology in Genetic Engineering (2012) from SRM University, India
Skill Set
 DNA & RNA isolation
 invitro transcription
 PCR (RT,Touchdown, real
time)
 RNA protein interactions
 Plant and animal
DNA/RNA manipulation
and quantification
 Protein extraction and
analysis
 Recombinant DNA
technology
 Northern and Western Blot
 PAGE & agarose gel
electrophoresis
 ISSR, RAPD,AFLP
 Microarray and
sequencing
 Microscopy and
spectroscopy
 Genome analysis
 Plant and animal tissue
culture
 Immuno-histochemistry
 Cell biology
 Animal handling and
dissection
 Bioinformatics tools
 Analysis of soil, water and plant tissue samples
 Proficient in MS Office,Adobe, Photoshop
 Fluent in English (TOEFL score: 110), Hindi, Bengali and Gujarati. Have taken French and
German A1 classes

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Projects
January-July
2015
“Impact of B12 deficiency on the m6A epitranscriptome in brain”- under Dr
Natacha Dreumont, at INSERM U954, Université de Lorraine, France
February-
May 2012
“Sex determination in Pointed Gourd using AFLP markers”- under Dr. Prashant
Bhatt, at Sun Agrigenetics Pvt. Ltd., India
December
2010
“Micropropagation of Banana”- under Dr. Daksha Bhatt, at Sun Agrigenetics Pvt.
Ltd., India
June 2010 “Isolation and Characterization of Lactobacillus acidophillus”- under Professor
Pankaj Nagar, at Department of Pharmacy, MSU, India
Conferences
Université de Lorraine, France
(July 2015)
10th international conference on One Carbon Metabolism and
Homocysteine (Attended)
MS University, India (August
2013)
Prof. A. R. Chavan Memorial Lecture by Padmashree Prof. Pramod
Tandon (Attended)
BIRAC (2013) Presented poster on “Micropropagation of Date palm” at
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
Innovators’ Meet 2013
MS University, India
(September 2012)
Presented poster on “Occurrence of Red Sanders in Gujarat” at
Regional Science Congress
SRM University, India (May
2012)
Presented poster on “Sex determination in Pointed Gourd using
AFLP markers”
SRM University, India
(January 2011)
Participated and volunteered in 98th
Indian Science Congress
SRM University, India (July
2010)
Participated in International Conference on Bioengineering
Key Qualities
 Experienced in a wide spectrum of biotechnological methodologies with hands on as well as
professional experience.
 Ability to design new protocols as well as lead successful projects.
 Ability to work independently as well as in a group.
 Experienced in working a global environment and under pressure.
 Ability to successfully communicate with experts and people at the grass root level.
 Patient, detail oriented, inquisitive and driven.
References (upon Request)