OBJECTIVE: Seeking a full-time position in Environmental Engineering
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Engineering, Expected Dec 2013 GPA: 3.93 / 4.0
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Relevant Coursework: Environmental Sustainability, Physical/Chemical/Mathematical Principles of Environmental Systems, Physical/Chemical/Biological Processes for Water Quality Control, Biostatistics, Environmental Instrumentation, GIS, Hazardous Waste Management
Bachelor of Technology, Biotechnology, June 2010 GPA: 4.0 (CGPA: 8.9/10)
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT), Noida, India
Relevant Coursework: Computer Programming, Project/Knowledge/Financial Management, Data Structures, Social & Legal Issues, Group & Cooperative Processes, Managerial Economics
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, Dec 2010-present
- Analyzed river water samples for measuring biological water quality indicators using molecular techniques.
- Designed nano-filters using bacterial efflux pumps for bioremediation of surface waters.
- Studied the microbial community diversity involved in n-hexane biofiltration.
- Familiar with environmental permitting, NPDES, CERCLA, RCRA, WQS policies.
Research Assistant, Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSDGC), Cincinnati, OH, Mar 2011-Feb 2013
- Developed protocols for microbial source tracking in environmental waters; and prepared proposals, technical reports and presentations for the municipality.
- Performed lab and field measurements of various water quality parameters in streams.
- Developed molecular and statistical tools to identify sources of contamination in watershed.
- Experience with TMDL, RWQC, USEPA Methods, Watershed Management.
Teaching Assistant, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, Sep 2010-present
- Laboratory instructor for Applied Biology for Engineers Lab Course.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and developed protocols for experiments.
- Graded quizzes, lab reports and assignments.
President, Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Association, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, Sep 2011-Aug 2012
- Planned and implemented activities/programs for graduate students.
- Assisted in departmental activities, conferences and exhibitions.
Student Intern, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India, May 2009-Aug 2009
- Training on bacterial and fungal culture, DNA isolation, PCR, gene cloning, gel electrophoresis.
- Experience with bioinformatics applications (BLAST, alignment, GenBank submissions).
Student Researcher, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida, India, Jul 2009-May 2010
- Designed a portable microbial fuel cell that meets small power requirements (0.5 – 1.5 V).
- Experience with microbial culture, microscopy, functional electronics and instrumentation.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Software: MS Office, ArcGIS, ArcMap, Adobe Photoshop, OriginPro
Programming Language: C, C++, Data Structures, MATLAB
Statistics/Bioinformatics: R-statistical package, Bayesian Statistics, MS Excel, CLC Genomics
LABORATORY SKILLS
Analytical Tools: UV/Vis, pH, DO, DN, TOC, Conductivity, AA, HPLC, DLS
Molecular Tools: DNA extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, DNA Sequencing, ELISA, Cell Culture
RELEVENT PUBLICATIONS
- Kapoor, V.; Smith, C.; Santo Domingo, J. W.; Lu, T.; and Wendell, D. (2013) Correlative Assessment of Fecal Indicators Using Human Mitochondrial DNA as a Direct Marker. Environmental Science & Technology. 47(18), 10485–10493.
- Kapoor, V.; and Wendell, D. (2013) Engineering Bacterial Efflux Pumps for Solar Powered Bioremediation of Surface Waters. Nano Letters. 13(5), 2189-2193.
- Lu, T.; George, B.; Lodor, M.; Metz, D.; Parrott, J.; Fitzpatrick, J.; Hunter, G.; Kapoor, V.; and Wendell, D. (2013) What is the Right Biomarker for Water Quality Monitori...
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