Annathur Kalingan.M.S., Ph.D., MHA.

2111 Holly Hall, Apt 2503

Houston, TX 77054-

Mobile: (832) 331 4201

EDUCATION

Master of Healthcare Administration, 05/09

University of Houston, Clear Lake, TX

Ph.D. Biotechnology. Minor: Industrial Microbiology,, 9/96

Anna University, Madras, India.

[As per WES credential evaluation agency, my doctoral degree is on par US doctoral degree.]

CURRENT POSITION:

Adjunct faculty [Biology] in Houston Community College, Houston, Texas.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

In University of Houston, Clearlake, I was a “Graduate Teaching Assistant” in biochemistry & microbiology department for 4 semesters, Spring & Fall of 2006 ; Spring and Fall of 2007.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE.

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Postdoctoral fellow [With Dr.Wen Wu] 1st March 2004 - 31st July 2004.

•Harvested sheep blood cells from umbilical cord, uterine artery & vein.

•Performed RIA and ELISA. Isolated of RNA & DNA from sheep cells.

Oklahoma State University, School of Chemical Engineering, Stillwater, OK.Postdoctoral fellow (with Dr.Lewis), October 2002 - Feb 2004.

•Research work primarily revolved around fermentation process optimization, to convert CO/CO2 to ethanol using Clostridium carboxidovorans

•Used New Brunswick fermenter (Bioflo 110) for this study

•Explored different low cost carbon and nitrogen sources (as inducers) and conducted kinetic studies on Clostridium carboxidovorans cell growth and product (ethanol and butanol) formation

•Optimized upstream and downstream processing

•Explored different extraction methods, recovery and purification techniques

•Immobilized cells on low cost matrices to increase the ethanol yield

•Worked on cell recycling systems (Amersham Biosciences) with an aim to achieve high cell density in fermenter

National Taiwan University, Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, Taiwan. Postdoctoral fellow (with Dr. Liao) November 2000 - July 2002.

•Evaluated the recovery of riboflavin using spray driers, vacuum driers, freeze-drier and rotavapour. Biodegradation of ammonia using biocatalyst in bio-filters

•Designed and determined stability of various biofiltration matrices

•Analyzed adsorption and degradative properties of packing matrices in combination with microbial population

•Details on this study and design of bio-filters can be seen in my publication

Academia Sinica, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Taiwan. Postdoctoral fellow (with Dr. Steve) April 2000 - October 2000.

•Worked on routine molecular biology techniques with emphasis on site directed mutagenesis involving primer design, RT-PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, plasmid purification, restriction digestion, ligation, transformation, DNA sequencing and confirmation of mutants

•Familiar with isolation of RNA, mRNA from sheep cells

•Thorough knowledge of radio immunoassay and ELISA

Indian Institute of Science, CRBME, Bangalore, India. Post-doctoral fellow (with Dr. Dighe) Apr 1995 - Mar 1996

•Cloned and expressed the DNA encoding chicken riboflavin carrier protein (RCP) in methylotrophic Pichia pastoris using pHIL D4 expression vector

•The RCP activity was checked employing polyclonal antiserum - it was found that the Pichia sp cells could synthesize and secrete RCP like activity into the medium

•The level of RCP expression was approximately 450 microgram/ L of the medium estimated in radioimmunoassay

WORK EXPERIENCE

8/98 - 5/99 Quality Control Manager Al Mohamadia Factory, Quality Control Department, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

•Maintained and monitored all quality control and assurance functions

•Audited and trained quality control personnel on quality systems as per cGMP and GLP

•Tested date pastes and syrups for microbiological standards (psychrophillic and osmophillic)

•Oversaw compliance with hygiene and sanitation procedures in according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and food safety programs.

•Verified labeling of product specification to ensure nutritional compliance with company policy

•Implemented the HAACP program. Collected and analyzed process-data for a new product line

•Communicated test results with plant manager and General Manager

•Developed value added products and filed patents on behalf of the organization

8/96 - 7/98 Quality Assurance Manager Biomed Hitech Industries Limited, Quality Control Department, Madras, India

•Worked at a Medical Device (Intravenous Canulae and scalp vein sets) manufacturing company in collaboration with Fresenius Medical Care in Germany and was trained on Quality control and assurance systems

•Examined routine laboratory operations in the manufacturing unit; this included bio-burden assay, endotoxin assay, screening environmental monitoring plates, assessing growth and product particulate matter

•Conducted LAL pyrogen testing of raw materials and final products. Wrote, revised and reviewed standard operating procedures (SOP)

•Coordinated and validated environmental monitoring activities such as validation of the pre-conditioning chambers, ethylene oxide sterilization chambers and other facilities used for the manufacture of products

•Trained laboratory personnel in QC Microbiology and precision measurement techniques in conjunction with cGMP guidelines [ISO9000, DIN and EC]

•Developed appropriate systems to ensure fully documented GMP and European [EC] regulatory norms in testing microbiological quality and physical dimension checks

PUBLICATIONS

Kalingan, A.E. and Randy S. Lewis. Comparison of growth profile of Clostridium carboxidovorans in batch, continuous and recycled fermentations under the influence of producer gas. (In preparation for Biotechnology progress.) .

Kalingan, A.E., Chung-Min Liao. Jein-Wen Chen; Szu-Chieh Chen (2004) Microbial degradation of livestock-generated ammonia by using biofilters at typical ambient temperatures. Journal of Environmental Science and Health (Part B) B39, 1, pg 185-198.

Kalingan, A.E. and Chung-Min Liao. (2002) The influence of type and concentration of the flavinogenic factors in production of riboflavin by Eremothecium ashbyii nrrl 1363. Bioresource Technology Vol.82, 3. pg 219- 224.

Kalingan, A.E. (1998) The kinetics of riboflavin secretion by Eremothecium ashbyii nrrl 1363. Bioprocess Engineering Vol. 18, No.6. pg. 445-449.

Kalingan, A.E. and Krishnan, M.R.V. (1997) Agro-industrial by-products as flavinogenic stimulators for riboflavin production. Bioprocess Engineering - Vol. 17, No. 2. pg. 87-91.

Kalingan, A.E. and Krishnan, M.R.V. (1997) Application of agro industrial by products for riboflavin production by Eremothecium ashbyii nrrl 1363. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology - Vol. 47, No.3, pg. 226 - 230.

Kalingan, A.E. and Krishnan, M.R.V. (1996) Fungal fermentation of Agro-industrial waste to produce riboflavin, Journal of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers Section A, Vol. 38, No. 2, pg. 43 - 47.

Kalingan, A.E. and Krishnan, M.R.V. (1995) Riboflavin - A status report, Journal of Indian Institute Chemical Engineers. Section B - Industry and News.Vol. 37, No.1 and 2 pg.14-22.

HONORS

•Post-doctoral fellowship, awarded in OU-Oklahoma, March 2004 & July 2004

•Post-doctoral fellowship, awarded in OSU-Oklahoma, September 2002 & February 2004

•Post-doctoral fellowship awarded in Taiwan, November 2000 & July 2002

•Post-doctoral fellowship awarded in Taiwan, April 2000 & October 2000

•Contributions and achievement recognized by internationally respected Marquis Who’s Who in the World 2000, Directory 17th Edition

•Post-doctoral fellowship awarded in Indian Institute of Science April 1995-Mar 1996

•Awarded second prize while representing Biotechnology Consortium India Ltd. in green Expo exhibition in January 1992 at Madras, India

REFERENCES

Will be provided on request.