PRAMOD RAJARAM SOMVANSHI

Permanent address Correspondance address

“Maulee krupa”, Ashta kasar Post, Room no-B-513, Hostel-12,

Tal: Lohara, via: Dalimb, Biosystems Engineeringg. Lab-136,

Dist: Osmanabad-413604, Maharashtra Dept of Chem Engg. IIT Bombay, Powai.Mumbai-400076

Mobile No: + 91 09325338871, Email: /

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Date of Birth: 19 Feb 1983.

Martial Status: Single

Language known:English, Hindi, Marathi, kannada.

EXPERIENCE

Ph.D Research Scolar- Biosystems Engineering Lab (July 2009-ongoing)
Dept of Chem. Engg, IIT Bombay

  • Modeling Physiological process at molecular levels for Disease analysis and Drug discovery.
  • Mathematical biology techniques for modelling and analysis cellular pathway.

Technologist(R&D):- Biochemicals and Chemicals Unit

The Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd. New Delhi. (Nov2006 –May 2009)

  • Process designing, Scale up of pilot plants and setup of Biotech R&D Laboratory..
  • Projects management by preparation of proposals, Budgets and viability assessments.

Project Scholar: Fermentation Technology and Bioengineering Deptt.

Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore. (Aug2005-Sept2006)

Process Engineering studies on Biocatalytic production of Theophylline & Theaflavin .
Process development for food products from Tea wastes for value addition.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

Ph.D Research Scholar: Biosystems Engineering (2009-ongoing)

Dept. of Chemical engineering, IIT Bombay,

Powai, Mumbai-400076

M.Tech: Chemical Technology (2004-2006):------75%

Specialization in Food and Bioprocess Engineering

Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, R. T. M. Nagpur University

MBA: Masters of Business Management (2007-2009)----67%

Projects and Operations Management

National Institute of Business Management, Chennai

B.Tech : Chemical Technology: (2000-2004):------79.42%

Specialization in Food and Fermentation Technology

Department of Chemical Technology, Dr. B.A.M.University, Aurangabad.

H.S.C.: S.M.Basweshwar Mahavidyalaya Latur ; (March 2000): 78.83%

S.S.C.: Terna Public School Osmanabad; (March 1998): 71.06%

ACHIVMENTS:
  • University Top position in M.Tech. & B.Tech. Chemical Technology.
  • Secured “ Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Merit scholarship” for degree in university.
  • Secured “ Best personality” award in university department for the year2004.
  • Served as “Department Representative” for the year 2003-04.

TRAININGAND WORKSHOPS:
  • Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, CSIR Laboratory.

Dept. of Food Engineering and Dept. of Fermentation Technology and Bioengineering .

  • Britannia Industries Ltd, Main branch, Reay road (E), Mumbai.
  • Advanced programming in C++ Conducted by CEP -IIT Bombay
  • Workshop on “Quantitative Biology and its relevance in Biotechnology” held at LIT, Nagpur
  • Workshop on “Mathematical Techniques in Life sciences”, held at IISC, Banglore.
  • Workshop on “Mathematical Physiology”, held at IISER,Pune.

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS:
  • Second prize for the poster “Biological dealing of liquid wastes and effluents” in the area ‘Food industries and waste management’ held at 5th International Food Convention 2003, by CFTRI, Mysore.
  • Second prize for paper presentation on “ Biotechnology in food processing” at National level paper presentation competition ‘TECHNOMELLINIUM 2004’ at M.I.T. Aurangabad.
  • Presented research poster on “ Invitro gastrointestinal stability of Probiotic combinations for yogurt production” at IInd National conference of Biotechnology society of India ‘BIOTECH 2004’ at Delhi’.
  • Presented poster on “ A Symbiotic approach: effects of soya fortification on acid-bile resistance and nutritional quality of probiotic yogurt” at National seminar ‘FOOD VISION 2020’ by LIT, Nagpur.
  • Presented project poster on “Process standardization and Dehydration studies on symbiotic yogurt for production of probiotic starter” And “ Preparation of prophylactic Jams and Jellies from Aloe Vera extract” at ICFOST 2005 Bangalore.
  • Presented research poster on “ Effects of adjunct concentration on quality and profitability of Beer” at National seminar ‘FOOD VISION 2020’ by LIT, Nagpur.
  • Presented paper on “Biomedical Instrumentation “ at ‘ SLCETRD 2004’ a state level conference on engineering and technology by UCOE & ISTE, Nagpur.

REFRENCES:
  • Prof.K.V.Venkatesh- Biosystems engg lab. Dept. of Chem. Engg, IIT
  • Prof. Sharad Bhartiya-Control Systems Engg lab, . Dept. of Chem. Engg, IIT
  • Dr.N.G.Karanth, Deputy Director and Head,(FTBE) CFTRI,

 Dr. M. S. Thakur, Senior Scientist (FTBE) CFTRI, CSIR, Mysore, Email: