ACAntara Chakraborty

Research & Projects

Environmental genomics, genomic data analysis, sustainable systems, and advanced training.

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ResearchBioinformaticsSustainability

Environmental Genomics and Bioinformatics-Based Data Analysis

Undergraduate Research Trainee | Aug 2025 - Present

Contributing to environmental genomics research through data analysis, Python scripting, computational modelling, and interpretation of real-world genomic sequence data.

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Context

Environmental biotechnology increasingly depends on the ability to interpret genomic sequence data from complex biological and ecological systems.

Methods

Python scriptingGenomic data handlingBiostatistical analysisComputational modellingData interpretation

Outcome: Ongoing research exposure at the intersection of environmental biotechnology and bioinformatics.

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IoT/AISustainability

System for Harnessing IoT and AI/ML for Sustainable Vertical Farming

Student contributor and patent co-author | Sep 2024 - Aug 2025

Worked on a multidisciplinary system integrating sensors, automation, and AI/ML concepts for sustainable vertical farming and soil health optimization.

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Context

Modern agriculture needs intelligent, resource-efficient systems for environmental monitoring, automation, and sustainable food production.

Methods

NodeMCUArduinoRaspberry PiSensor integrationAutomation conceptsAI/ML system thinking

Outcome: Named co-author on Indian Ideation Patent No. 202431099109, issued Dec 27, 2024.

TrainingStructural BiologyWet Lab

Cryo-Electron Microscopy Training Program

Training participant | Jun 2025

Received practical training in Cryo-EM workflows for macromolecular structural biology.

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Context

Structural biology relies on careful sample preparation, vitrification, imaging, and analysis to study macromolecules at high resolution.

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Sample preparationGrid handlingVitrification principlesStructural biology workflowMacromolecular analysis

Outcome: Built exposure to advanced research instrumentation and structural biology applications.

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TrainingWet Lab

Animal Handling, Tissue Sectioning, In Vivo Drug Monitoring, and Microbial Biology

Winter internship participant | Dec 2024 - date to verify

Hands-on training in experimental biology techniques spanning animal handling exposure, tissue sectioning, in vivo drug monitoring, and microbial biology.

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Context

Applied biotechnology training requires controlled exposure to experimental workflows and biological sample handling.

Methods

Animal handling exposureTissue sectioningIn vivo drug monitoringMicrobial biology

Outcome: Expanded laboratory-method familiarity beyond core molecular biology coursework.

The source CV lists 16 Dec 2024 - 20 Dec 2023. Verify the final date before publishing.

Tools & Techniques

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Bioinformatics & Data Analysis

Research trainee role and Johns Hopkins Genomic Data Science Specialisation

Data interpretationBiostatistical analysisPython scriptingR programmingPerlCC++Unix/LinuxBioconductorNGS data concepts

Biotechnology & Laboratory Techniques

Academic training, lab exposure, and structural biology workshop exposure

Molecular cloningPCRGel electrophoresisRecombinant DNA technologyBuffer preparationSDS-PAGEChromatographySpectroscopyCryo-EM workflow exposure

IoT, Automation & Sustainable Systems

Vertical farming project and patent contribution

NodeMCUArduinoRaspberry PiSensor integrationAutomationVertical farmingSoil health optimizationAI/ML concepts