CURRICULUM-VITAE Mr. Devender Singh --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Specialization: Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Reproductive Genomics Objective: I wish to develop new technologies in research & development and work for the improvement of knowledge, skills and get a sense of satisfaction by dedicating myself completely to whatever I am assigned. Academic record: Doctor of Philosphy in Animal Biotechnology at National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal India (2010- 2015). Master of Science in Microbiology from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (Haryana), India (2007 – 2009). Bachelor of Science (Biological Science) from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (Haryana), India (2004 – 2007). Achievements: Qualified ICAR NET Agricultural Microbiology in April 2014. Qualified CSIR/UGC-JRF (NET) Life Sciences examination in June 2013. Qualified CSIR/UGC-JRF (NET) Life Sciences examination in Dec. 2011. Qualified UGC-NET (Environmental Science) examination in Dec. 2011. Qualified GATE - BT (Biotechnology) in Feb. 2011. Qualified National entrance test for pursuing PhD conducted by National Dairy Research Institute-India Qualified GATE – XL Life Sciences in Feb, 2010. Qualified GATE - XL -Life Sciences in Feb, 2009. M.Sc. Dissertation: Feb 2009 to May 2009 – “Selection of suitable synbiotic and microencapsulation of probiotic for value addition to some indigenous dairy product” from National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana, India. Objectives accomplished: Selection of suitable probiotic Lactobacillus and Inulin combination. Microcapsulation of selected Lactobacillus in alginate microsphere. Preparation of synbiotic shrikhand and Kulfi by incorporating Inulin, and free and Encapsulated Lactobacillus. Publication: 1. Exposing buffalo oocytes to elevated temperature during IVM hindered it to crawl through Morula to Blastocyst transition (Status - Submitted) 2. Development of an in-vitro heat stress model for buffalo oocytes (Status - Submitted) 3. “Delayed propensity of Germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD) in BCB negative buffalo oocytes and their compromised development ability” (Status - Submitted) Scientific Poster/Oralpresentation/Abstract Publication: (A) XII Agricultural science congress (India) topic on “unstainable Livelihood Security of Smallholder Farmers” National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India (Poster presentation, abstract submission and oral Presentation on following topics which are given below), 5-6 Feb, 2015 (web ref. - http://agricongress2015.in/) 1. Devender Singh, Manish Kumar, Megha Saini, S.De and T.K.Datta (2015) Development of an in – Vitro heat stress model for buffalo oocytes stuck to crawl through Morula to Blastocyst transition. (Ref. ASC2015ABS1418640239) 2. Devender Singh, Manish Kumar, Parul, Moloya Gohain, S.De and T.K.Datta (2015) Buffalo oocytes exposed to heat stress did cleave but failed to crawl through Morula to blastocyst transition. (Ref. ASC2015ABS1419920241) 3. Manish Kumar, Mona Faraji, Parul, Sandeep Kumar, Devender Singh, Rakesh Kumar and T.K.Datta (2015) Delayed germinal vesicle breakdown propensity of inferior quality buffalo oocytes.(Ref. ASC2015ABS1418298096) 4. Manish Kumar, Mona Faraji, Parul, Sandeep Kumar, Devender Singh and T.K.Datta (2014) “National Conference on Recent Developments in Science and Technology” at Biotech Department HPU Shimla, India (web ref. - http://www.isrsindia.com/) 2|Page Conference/Symposium/Workshop/Summer School attended: Participated in “Update on Screening of Breast & Cervical Cancer” (February 4, 2013) Organised by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India and accredited by the Utter Pradesh Medical Council for 2 CME Credit hours. Participated in International Symposium Indo-UK Genetic & Education Forum on “Current Trends in Genetic & Genomic Medicine” (January 31, 2013) Organised by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India and accredited by th Utter Pradesh Medical Council for 4 CME Credit hours. Participated in International Symposium on “Recent Advances in Biochemistry” (January 30, 2013) Organised by the Department of Biochemistry, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital Lucknow, India. Participated in “Second Annual Conference of the Indian Academy Of Biomedical Sciences & International Symposium on Animal Models of Human Diseases” (January 29, 2013) Organised by the Department of Biochemistry, Kind George’s Medical University, Lucknow, India. Participation in “100th Indian Science Congress, Kolkata” (January 3-7, 2013) organized by Calcutta university Kolkata, West Bangal, India. Participated in International Workshop on “Transcriptomics, Proteomics and Structural Biology” (February 27-29, 2012) Organized by (Animal Biotechnology Centre) National Dairy Research Institute (Deemed University) ICAR, Karnal (Haryana) and National Bureau of Animal Genomics Resources, Karnal (Haryana) INDIA. Participated in National Symposium on “Recent Advanced in Reproductive Biotechnology: Retrospective and Prospective Vision” (January 30-31, 2012) Organised by National Dairy Research Institute (Deemed University) ICAR, Karnal (Haryana) INDIA under the auspices of Indian Society for the Study of Reproductive & Fertility (ISSRF). Participated in National Symposium on “Probiotic Dairy Foods for Human Health” (June 1, 2011) Organised by National Academy of Dairy Sciences (India) & National Dairy Research Institute (Deemed University) ICAR, Karnal (Haryana) INDIA. Participated in International Conference on “Frontiers in Reproductive Biotechnology & 21st Annual Meeting of the ISSRF” (February 9-11, 2011) Organised by National Dairy 3|Page Research Institute (Deemed University) ICAR, Karnal (Haryana) INDIA under the auspices of Indian Society for the Study of Reproductive & Fertility (ISSRF). Extra Curricular Activities: 1. 2013- Participated and secured first position in “Football in Sport Meet” organized by NDRI – Sports Meet at National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal. 2. 2013- Participated and secured runner-up position in “Cricket in Sport Meet” organized by NDRI – Sports Meet at National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal. Professional Credentials: Member – Ship of Professional Societies: Active member of International Society of Zoological Sciences, Institute of Zoology Beijing, China (Membership ID 940-I) Computer proficiency: OS- Window 97/XP/Vista/7, Microsoft office- MS excel, PowerPoint MS Word and Web browsing. Techniques well versed with: Microbiology: Isolation of microorganisms from various sample types like air, soil and water, brilliant cresyl blue staining (BCB), Hoechst staining, Gram’s staining, Negative staining, Acid fast staining, enumeration of microorganism, measurement of fungal and bacterial growth, MVRT test, IMViC test, Micrometry etc Molecular Biology: DNA & RNA isolation from various sample sources viz Blood, Oocytes, Tissue, Agarose gel electrophoresis, PCR, RT-PCR, Gene cloning, Transformation and cDNA synthesis. Animal Cell - Culture Aspiration, Collection of Oocytes, BCB (Brilliant cresyl blue) & Hoechest staining of buffalo and Sheep oocytes, IVM (in vitro maturation), IVF (in vitro fertilization) and IVC (in vitro culture). Biochemistry Estimation of Protein and Carbohydrate, W.B.Cs, R.B.Cs and TL (total leukocyte) counting, Quantitative estimation of DNA & RNA, etc. 4|Page Immunotechniques: Radial and double immune-diffusion, other serodiagnostic techniques as Blood testing, etc. Academic References: 1. Dr. T.K. Datta, Principal Scientist and PhD Supervisor Animal Genomics Lab, Animal Biotechnology Centre (ABTC) National Dairy Research Institute Karnal 132001 Haryana India Phone: +91- 9416483476 E.mail: tirthadatta@gmail.com 2. Rakesh Kumar, Senior Scientist Animal genomics lab, Animal Biotechnology Center (ABTC) National Dairy Research Institute Karnal- 132001 Haryana India Pone: +91-8901338237 e.mail: rakeshcift@gmail.com Self-Declaration and Competence: I am hardworking, quick learner and feel comfortable to work in a group or alone with high level of competence. I respect seniors and consider the other persons viewpoint, intelligence and prefer to find fairly simpler approaches to solve the given task. I hereby declare that all the above given information are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: Place: Devender Singh 5|Page