Ganesh Chandra Mouli
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Objective
My passion towards the sustainability of environment started from an early age. Having resided in
different countries gave me exposure to the various facets related to the environment, where various
regions had differing attitudes and policies towards their local environment. From the abundant
tropical rainforests of Borneo islands to the arid regions of the Middle East and teeming cities of
India, energy requirements are varying and so are their impacts on the environment by harnessing
them. Coupled with my interest in sciences and technology, it inspired me to strive for a career in
the development of green technologies. My career goal is to see the implementation of these
technologies for achieving sustainability in the society. By the utilization of nature’s energy
resources, achieving minimal or no impact on the environment must be the goal for all the
industries in the coming decades. Achieving sustainability in the industrial processes can pave the
way to a greener tomorrow.
Personal Profile
Current Address: Wijbrand de Geeststraat-35, 8921AK, Email ID: ganesh.chandramouli@wur.nl
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
chandra200890@gmail.com
Languages: English, Tamil, Hindi and French
Contact number: +31645779124
Education
2012-2014
Wageningen University and Research Centre, Netherlands
Master of Environmental Sciences, Major: Environmental Technology
Courses completed
Credits
Environmental Analytical Techniques
6
Principles of Environmental Sciences
6
Research Methods in Environmental Science
6
Seminar Interdisciplinarity in Scientific Research and Education
3
Environmental Quality and Governance
6
Biological Processes for Resource Recovery
6
Water Treatment
6
Advanced Water Treatment and Re-use
6
Renewable Energy: Sources, Technology & Applications
6
Bioprocess Design
12
Course Credits attained: 63
Credits to be attained: 57(thesis & internship)
Total expected credits on completion: 120
2008-2012
Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai, India
Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology
Total Credits: 154
CGPA: 7.06 out of 10
2008
The Delhi Private School, Dubai, UAE
Central Board of Secondary Education
Grade 12 Board Examinations: 80.2%
Grade 10 Board Examinations: 84.6%
2001-2003
The New Indian School, Bahrain
Central Board of Secondary Education
Grade 6 & 7
1995-2000
Sekolah Seri Mulia Sarjana, Brunei
Primary Level Education (Singapore)
Grade 1 to 5
Research Experience
Master Thesis, Wetsus, Leeuwarden,
Netherlands
September 2013-February 2014 (expected)
 The potential of capacitive blue energy technology for the production of green electricity
through the investigation of design parameters associated with it.
 Project mentors: Dr. Annemiek ter Heijne &
Mr. Fei Liu (PhD candidate, on-site supervisor)
Bachelor Thesis, Chemical Biology laboratory,
Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University
December 2011-April 2012
 Aim of project: Isolation and Screening of Microorganisms from Sludge used in a Microbial
Fuel Cell.
Work done MFCs were constructed to check for the voltage generated. Biofilm formation was observed on
the electrodes. Screening of the biofilm-forming microorganisms was done. Based on their
morphology, two types of colonies (white and red) were identified. When these cultures were
inoculated in separate MFCs comprising autoclaved sludge it was found that they produce a
higher voltage of 628 mV and 860 mV respectively which is higher than the voltage produced
by the control by 71 mV and 303 mV.
 A separate experiment was devised to amplify the exoelectrogenesis of the mixed culture of
microorganisms in the anaerobic sludge using the Urey-Miller Setup. After a run time of 14
days in the setup, the moisture sample deposited on the walls of the reactor was cultured. One
colony was identified. This culture was then inoculated into separate MFCs along with the
modified sludge from the reactor and the voltage output was measured. The voltage output in
the modified sludge was found to be 931 mV, 1.7 times greater than the unmodified sludge
(control) indicating the purpose.
 Project mentor: Dr. Gautam Pennathur
Observership at the Histopathology Department,
St. Thomas Hospital, London
June 2011-July 2011
 Examined various pathological cases of patients which included histology and
gynecological and non- gynecological cytology using microscopy and also observed how
these were reported.
 Visited clinics and laboratories and attended multi disciplinary meetings.
 Literature research done for the following topics.
 Cytogenetic differences between chromophobe renal cell carcinoma and renal
oncocytoma
 Antigen retrieval techniques
 Cell block techniques
 Mentor: Dr. Ashish Chandra
Chemical Biology laboratory, Centre for Biotechnology,
Anna University
June 2010-July2010
 Aim of project: Employing Chemically Synthesized Porphyrin as a Fluorescent Tag for
Microbes.
Work done We synthesized porphyrin by Rothemund synthesis and Lindsey’s synthesis. It was
sulphonated using chlorosulphonic acid and dichloromethane. The zinc complex of the
sulphonated porphyrin was synthesized.
 The Zn-complexed sulphonated porphyrin was incorporated in the bacterial cell membrane
(Escherichia coli used) and was used in fluorescence studies.
 Result: Fluorescent activity of the Escherichia coli was observed under the fluorescent
microscope and enumeration of microbial consortia was done.
 Project mentor: Dr. Gautam Pennathur
Computational Skills
 Softwares: Microsoft Office, Design-Expert (DOE), MATLAB, BLAST, PSORT and
IVIUM (electrochemistry).
 Operating Systems: Linux, Macintosh and Windows
Certifications & Achievements
 Participation in inter-school cricket (Pepsi Sports Fiesta), 2005
 Captain of the Amazon House, Delhi Private School, Dubai (2006)
 Participation at the inter-school swimming tournaments (CBSE Zonal Meets), 2005-07
 Runner up at Science and Technology Quiz, Anna University, Biotechcellence 2010
 Head of the Green Committee, Biotechcellence 2011.
 Only foreign participant in the student organized Strongman competition (Wageningen
University, 2013). Placed second in the below 80kg category.
Affiliations
 Member of Association of Biotechnologists, Anna University, India.
 Member of study association, Aktief Slip (Wageningen University, 2012-2014).
 Member of physical training association, Wageningen Beasts (Wageningen University,
2012-2014).
Interests
 Active volunteer with Nizhal in Chennai, promoting cleanup drives and creating awareness
for protection of the local flora and fauna
 Active volunteer with local turtle walks for saving the endangered Olive Ridley turtle
 Sports: Powerlifting and Ultimate frisbee
 Making clay models of various art ideas and concepts