A bioinformatician building bridges between data and discovery
Researcher, mentor, and builder of computational tools for genomics, systems biology, and host-pathogen interactions.
I am a bioinformatician focused on computational genomics, host-pathogen interactions, and machine learning for biological discovery. My work blends data science with systems biology to create tools that are practical for researchers and rigorous enough for publication.
Across academia and applied research, I have led projects that span NGS analysis, multi-omics integration, and the development of web resources that make complex data accessible. I enjoy collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to move from data to decisions.
- Collaborations on AI-enabled genomics and host–pathogen interaction modeling.
- Opportunities to build or extend bioinformatics tools and web resources.
- Graduate mentoring, workshops, and invited talks in computational biology.
Doctoral Researcher of the Year 2022-23
Recognized for outstanding contributions to bioinformatics research and innovative computational approaches to solving complex biological problems.
Doctoral Researcher of the Year 2022-23
Recognized for outstanding contributions to bioinformatics research and innovative computational approaches to solving complex biological problems.
Professional journey
Research and academic roles spanning bioinformatics, AI-driven discovery, and computational biology.
Research Associate III
South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD, USA
Conducting AI-driven research to enhance computational models for bioinformatics and genomic data analysis. Developing deep learning frameworks for pattern recognition in biological sequences, optimizing machine learning algorithms for high-throughput sequencing data, and integrating multi-omics data to derive novel biological insights. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to publish findings and contribute to grant proposals.
Graduate Research Assistant
Utah State UniversityLogan, UT, USA
Led research projects focusing on deep learning and AI applications for large-scale biological data processing. Designed and implemented neural network architectures to analyze genomic and transcriptomic data, enhancing predictive models. Developed bioinformatics pipelines using Python and R for NGS analysis. Published peer-reviewed research and presented findings at international conferences.
Bioinformatician
Punjab Agricultural UniversityLudhiana, Punjab, India
Designed and optimized computational workflows for genome analysis in agricultural research. Developed custom Python and Bash scripts for preprocessing, variant calling, and transcriptomic analysis. Conducted differential gene expression analysis to identify key regulatory genes in crop improvement studies. Provided bioinformatics training to researchers and assisted in publishing results.
Lecturer, Bioinformatics
Guru Nanak Girls CollegeLudhiana, Punjab, India
Taught undergraduate courses in bioinformatics, computational biology, and biostatistics, covering sequence alignment, molecular modeling, and systems biology. Developed course materials and guided student research projects on bioinformatics applications in drug discovery.
Training and academic foundations
Degrees and formal training in bioinformatics, plant sciences, and biology.
Ph.D. in Plant Sciences (Bioinformatics and Computational Biology)
2019 - 2023
Logan, UT
Thesis: Machine learning and data mining in complex genomics big data: developing efficient tools to advance computational systems biology.
Master of Science in Bioinformatics
2008 - 2010
Patiala, India
Thesis: In silico prediction of microRNA in Catharanthus roseus and their role in metabolomics.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra
2005 - 2008
Kurukshetra, India
Subjects: Zoology, Botany, Chemistry.
Add-on Certificate Diploma in Bioinformatics
Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra
2007 - 2008
Kurukshetra, India
Specialized in Bioinformatics.
Recognition and honors
Selected awards acknowledging research excellence and contributions to bioinformatics.
USU Robins Awards finalist for Doctoral Student Researcher of the Academic Year 2022-2023
Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
Doctoral Student Researcher of the Academic Year 2022-2023
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
Doctoral Student Researcher of the Academic Year 2022-2023
Department of Plants, Soils and Climate, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
Young Scientist Award
National Conference on Technological Challenges in Social, Environmental, and Agricultural Reforms (TECHSEAR-2017), Hyderabad
Technical expertise
A summary of the tools, programming languages, and scientific domains I work with.