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Bidisha Bhowal

Biotechnology Researcher | M.Tech in Industrial Biotechnology | 5+ years of research experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics

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About Me

I am an engineer with a specialization in Biotechnology. I hold an M.Tech in Industrial Biotechnology from Delhi Technological University (CGPA 9.05). I have over five years of research experience working in the field of molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics.

I have previously worked as a Project Associate I on a DBT-sponsored project at ICGEB, New Delhi, where I designed, planned, and executed experiments, contributed extensively to scientific data and report writing, and managed laboratory operations. I am currently awaiting my PhD defence.

My research focuses on plant stress tolerance, glyoxalase pathway, and molecular evolution across rice species. I have published 9 peer-reviewed articles and have expertise in both experimental and computational approaches to biological problems.

Location
New Delhi, India
Experience
5+ Years
Publications
9 Papers
Status
PhD Defence

Research Experience

My journey in biotechnology research and development

December 2017 - February 2021

Project Associate I (JRF)

International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi

Worked on a DBT-sponsored project under the mentorship of Prof. S.K. Sopory, Emeritus Scientist, ICGEB.

  • Designed and conducted experiments in molecular biology and biochemistry
  • Performed RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, and quantitative real-time PCR
  • Contributed to report writing and manuscript preparation
  • Published 2 research articles, 2 review articles, and 1 book chapter
  • Managed laboratory operations and experimental workflows
Current

PhD Candidate

Awaiting Defence

Conducting advanced research in plant molecular biology and bioinformatics, focusing on glyoxalase pathways and stress tolerance mechanisms in rice species.

  • Published 7 additional peer-reviewed research articles
  • Presented research at international conferences (IBBACI 2023, VLS 2024)
  • Conducted pan-genome surveys and comparative genomics studies
  • Performed molecular docking and dynamic simulations
  • Conducted biochemical techniques and protein characterization

Publications

Peer-reviewed research contributions to scientific literature

Research Article

Tracing the intraspecies expansion of glyoxalase genes and their expanding roles across the genus Oryza

Functional & Integrative Genomics

2024

Bhowal, B., Hasija, Y., & Singla-Pareek, S. L.

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Review Article

Role of methylglyoxal and redox homeostasis in microbe-mediated stress mitigation in plants

Plant Science

2024

Garai, S., Bhowal, B*., Gupta, M., Sopory, S. K., Singla-Pareek, S. L., Pareek, A., & Kaur, C.

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Research Article

Lactate Dehydrogenase Superfamily in Rice and Arabidopsis: Understanding the Molecular Evolution and Structural Diversity

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

2023

Chatterjee, Y., Bhowal, B., Gupta, K. J., Pareek, A., & Singla-Pareek, S. L.

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Research Article

Genomic Survey of Flavin Monooxygenases in Wild and Cultivated Rice Provides Insight into Evolution and Functional Diversities

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

2023

Gaba, Y., Bhowal, B., Pareek, A., & Singla-Pareek, S. L.

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Research Article

Serotonin and Melatonin Biosynthesis in Plants: Genome-Wide Identification of the Genes and Their Expression Reveal a Conserved Role in Stress and Development

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

2021

Bhowal, B., Bhattacharjee, A., Goswami, K., Sanan-Mishra, N., Singla-Pareek, S. L., Kaur, C., & Sopory, S.

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Review Article

What signals the glyoxalase pathway in plants?

Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants

2021

Garai, S., Bhowal, B*., Kaur, C., Singla-Pareek, S. L., & Sopory, S. K.

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Research Article

Expression dynamics of glyoxalase genes under high temperature stress in plants

Plant Physiology Reports

2020

Garai, S., Bhowal, B., Pareek, A., et al.

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Research Article

From methylglyoxal to pyruvate: a genome-wide study for the identification of glyoxalases and D-lactate dehydrogenases in Sorghum bicolor

BMC Genomics

2020

Bhowal, B., Singla-Pareek, S. L., Sopory, S. K., & Kaur, C.

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Book Chapter

Engineering Glycine Betaine Biosynthesis in Alleviating Abiotic Stress Effects in Plants

Compatible Solutes Engineering for Crop Plants Facing Climate Change (Springer)

2021

Bhowal, B., Chandra, P., Saxena, S.C.

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Skills & Expertise

Technical, computational, and soft skills developed through years of research

🧪 Technical Skills

DNA/RNA Isolation PCR Protein Expression Protein Purification Western Blotting Enzyme Activity Assays qRT-PCR Transcriptome Analysis miRNA Identification Primer Designing Bacterial Isolation PGPRs Plant-Microbe Interaction 16s rRNA Sequencing Tissue Culture Microscopy Abiotic Stress Assays

💻 Computational Skills

Bioinformatics Genome Mining Gene Identification Molecular Docking Molecular Dynamics GROMACS Schrödinger Suite Python 3.0 R Programming Data Analysis Pan-genome Analysis

🎯 Soft Skills

Adaptability Problem Solving Troubleshooting Time Management Collaboration Active Listening Team Player Attention to Detail Scientific Writing Peer Review

Awards & Recognition

Achievements and professional contributions

🏆 CSIR-Direct SRF 2021

Qualified for the prestigious Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Direct Senior Research Fellowship, recognizing excellence in research capabilities.

🎓 GATE(BT) 2015

Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (Biotechnology) with All India Rank 393 and GATE percentile 95.6%.

📝 Peer Reviewer

Reviewed 3 research articles for prestigious journals: PeerJ, Plant Gene, and the Journal of Applied Genetics (Springer Nature), contributing to scientific quality assurance.

🎤 Conference Presentations

Presented research at international conferences including IBBACI 2023 (NASC Complex, New Delhi) and Vistas in Life Sciences 2024 (JNU, New Delhi), showcasing work on glyoxalase proteins in rice species.

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Email

bidisha63@gmail.com

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Location

New Delhi, India