Siva Bharathi

**Education:**
- Recently joined PhD program at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore.
**Current Position:**
- PhD student focusing on quantum microbiology.
**Research Interests:**
- Synthesizing green templated nanoparticles for preservation of fermented coconut water.
- Extending the shelf life of fermented coconut water.
- Developing probiotics for sustainable and affordable products.
- Exploring innovative and highly intriguing research ideas in quantum microbiology.
**Notable Projects:**
- MSc project focused on synthesizing nanoparticles from natural sources like hibiscus leaf, hibiscus flower, and orange peel, and applying them in fermented coconut water.
- Study on the chemical composition of fermented coconut water using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) for safety and quality assurance.
- Preservation study using zinc, copper, and iron nanoparticles, evaluating parameters like pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), optical density (OD), and sensory attributes.
- Project on developing oral strips to enhance the oral microbiome, combining green synthesized nanoparticles with probiotic formulations.
**Professional Experience:**
- Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students at Sri Paramakalyani College.
- Interested in pursuing a career in quality control and quality assurance in pharmaceutical companies like Sun Pharma, Novozymes, and Bio Edge Solutions.
**Extracurricular Interests:**
- Building a company using microbes and their products.
- Creating educational content for a YouTube channel focused on microbiology.

**Key Skills:**
- Proficient in various analytical techniques, including UV-Visible Spectrophotometer Analysis, FTIR Analysis, and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Analysis.
- Experienced in conducting assays for protein expression and recovery.
- Strong background in aseptic techniques, controlled fermentation processes, and biofilm grain cultivation.
**Professional Goals:**
- To create a sustainable and affordable probiotic product and start a business.
- To secure a position in quality control, quality assurance, or research and development roles in leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
**Networking and Collaboration:**
- Actively seeking to collaborate with experts in the field, such as Dr. E Nalini and Dr. Karthikeyan S, and participate in relevant conferences and expert talks.
**Personal Traits:**
- Highly innovative and curious about new research ideas.
- Dedicated to applying microbiology in practical and impactful ways.