PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and Highly motivated science postgraduate in Biophysics and graduate in Biotechnology. Extensive academic and

hands-on experience in various bioanalytical techniques. Highly adaptable to challenging environment with an eagerness

to learn. Meticulously observe documents in the concise and timely manner with the focus on accuracy and maintaining a

sterile and organized work environment.

WORK EXPERIENCE

July 2014- present date

Research Fellow under GOI-MHRD scholarship (for PhD degree) at Department of Biosciences & Bioengineering,

IIT Guwahati and working on Protein aggregation studies with Huntingtin protein fibrils and its characterization

with Biophysical techniques.

Feb 2014- July 2014 Junior Research Fellow at Department of Biosciences & bioengineering Indian institute of technology Guwahati

Assam, and worked in a DST project entitled “Understanding the role of Cation-Pi interaction in the self-assembly of amyloidogenic and de-novo designed particles”.

Oct 2013-Feb 2014

Worked as a Lecturer in Department of Biotechnology, at Pal College of technology & Management Haldwani

Nainital.

Jan 2013-June 2013

Teaching personnel at the Department of Biophysics, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Pantnagar.

Sep 2012-Jan 2012

Teaching personnel at the Department of Biophysics, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Pantnagar.

Jan 2011 to June 2012

Part time Graduate teaching/ research associate in the Department of Biophysics, G. B. Pant University of

Agriculture & Technology Pantnagar and assisted & taught Experimental Biophysics lab experiments to

Undergraduate students.

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

Masters of Science in Biophysics from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India

in 2012.

Secured a CGPA of 7.984 out of 10 (IST rank in University in Biophysics stream 2010-2012 batch)

Master’s thesis Title: “Nanosilica supported lipid bilayer (Protocell) for as a drug vehicle for cancer therapy”

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from Kumaon University, Nainital in 2009, Percentage: 69.94

CURRICULUM VITAE

VINAY KUMAR BELWAL

Room No. S-10 brahmaputra hostel Email: belwalvinay2@gmail.com

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Assam 781039 Mobile: +917086247123

Mob: +917579273498

Sr. Secondary /Intermediate Examination, from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Tarikhet, Almora, in 2006 Percentage:

68.0%

Secondary School Examination, CBSE New Delhi, from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Tarikhet, Almora in 2004

Percentage: 72.4%

RESEARCH SKILLS

Solid phase Peptide Synthesis- Peptide synthesis, purification and characterization.

Molecular and Microbiological Techniques: Genomic and plasmid DNA isolation, protein purification, isolation &

characterization, Gene Cloning, PCR , western blotting, Gel electrophoresis and Documentation, Culture isolation

and maintenance [Fungal, bacterial].

Biophysical Techniques: Basic theoretical knowledge and practical hand on experience of techniques like

Fluorescence Microscopy, CD Spectroscopy, Dynamic light scattering (DLS), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), UV-

VIS Spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Mass

spectrometry (MALDI), Chromatography (HPLC, ion chromatography, thin layer and paper), Gel Electrophoresis

(SDS-PAGE, Native Agarose), centrifugation.

Liposome Formulation- Lipid extraction, liposome formulation, characterization, encapsulation of Drug in

liposome and in vitro release

Working knowledge on Biomolecules: quantitative and qualitative analysis of biomolecules (amino-acids,

proteins, Nucleic acids)

Biosensor: Working knowledge on Biosensor (enzyme immobilization, Ligand Receptor interaction, Recognition

and detection through Biosensors).

PUBLICATION

Belwal VK, Singh KP “Nanosilica-supported liposome (protocells) as a drug vehicle for cancer therapy”, Int J

Nanomedicine. 2018; 13:125–127. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S125013

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS

Presented the poster entitled ‘Investigation into huntingtin exon I amyloid fibrils’ in International conference on

Advances in Biological system and materials science in Nano world (ABSMSNW-2017) held on 19 Feb -23

February 2017 at IIT BHU Varanasi.

Presented the poster entitled “Structural organization of huntingtin exon 1 fibrils” in Research conclave 2016, at

IIT Guwahati.

Attended Water quality training Workshop under water technology initiative programme in G.B. Pant University of

Agriculture & Technology Pantnagar On May 12, 2011 organized by Department of Science &Technology (DST) &

Uttarakhand state council for science & technology (UCOST).

Attended Watershed Management & Rainwater harvesting training Workshop held on 24-25 Feb 2011 jointly

organized by Uttarakhand state council for science & technology (U-COST), Central ground water board (CGWB),

Uttaranchal region Department of Science & Technology (DST) and Ministry of water resources.

Participate on national seminar on pesticides food safety & environment held on 8th Nov 2011 at Dept. of chemistry

& Microbiology G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Patwadangar Nainital.

Completed training course on chromatography techniques during 15 March 2010 to 20 March 2010 at institute of

Biotechnology, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Patwadangar Nainital.

Participated in regional seminar on IPR issues in Biotechnology held on 24 March 2010 at G.B. Pant University of

Agriculture & Technology Patwadangar Nainital.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVMENTS

Awarded by part-time Graduate Teaching Assistantship by Department of Biophysics G.B. Pant University Of

Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar during Post Graduation.

Secured highest OGPA (IST Rank) in the Biophysics stream and get eligibility for DST-INSPIRE Fellowship

(2010-2012 batches) during post-graduation in university.

Qualified Uttarakhand State Eligibility Test (U-SET-Life science) for Lectureship in 2013.

Qualified GATE (Life science) examination 2013 and 2014.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Participated in cultural programme of school children’s in Republic day parade 2001 at Raj path New Delhi.

Participated in debates, declamations and poetry & story competitions at school and college level.

Acted as an emcee in various inter school and inter college programs.

Participated in various sports activities at school level.

Volunteered in NCC camps and blood donation camps at school and college level.

PERSONAL PROFILE

Date of Birth: 15-01-1990

Marital Status: Unmarried

Gender: Male

Nationality: Indian

Languages Known: English, Hindi

Interests / Hobbies: Writing Poems, regional dance

Experience: 2.5 years

I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is correct up to my knowledge and I bear the responsibility for the

correctness of the above-mentioned particulars.

VINAY KUMAR BELWAL