Professor

• Sep 2023 - Present

Professor (Part time)

• Jan 2022 - Present

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• May 2021 - Present

Guest Editor

• Jul 2021 - Jan 2023

Reviewer

• Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

Research Assistant, Stem Cell Lab

• Feb 2021 - May 2021

Maintained good laboratory practices in compliance with laboratory safety protocols.Trained graduate and undergraduate students on different projects.Designed 3 different projects for 2 graduate and 2 undergraduate students.Supervised the students with experimental designs, data interpretation, report presentation and scientific writing.Developed and integrated engaging data visualizations.Placed orders, sample tracking, maintained laboratory documentation, and scientific liaisons.Wrote abstracts, proposals and grants. Show less

Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Instructor

• 2013 - Apr 2021

Developed lesson plans and instructed various Kinesiology and Anatomy labs including Exercise Physiology, Human Physiology and Human Anatomy for classes ranging from 20-50 students. Taught several topics, set questions, marked and graded exams, answered queries, gave recommendations for improvement, prepared make-up exams, evaluated presentations, essay questions, quizzes, assessed analytical skills, invigilated exams in courses such as Exercise Therapy for Chronic Diseases and Stem Cells and Tissue Regeneration. Experienced in both in person and online mode of teaching. Key Responsibilities as Instructor• Student-Focused Instruction: Developed and maintained student relations to provide individualized guidance, tailoring teaching approach to identified student needs while mentoring and motivating classes towards innovative and scientific thinking.• Lesson Plan Development: Analyzed standard curriculum and developed lecture plans and in-class experiments to thoroughly present and explain concepts to students. Assisted students with data interpretation, analysis and documentation, troubleshooting systems and providing additional support as needed.• Simplified Scientific Documentation: Consistently promoted simplified and rational scientific writing, ensuring ideas are accurately and concisely conveyed. • Technology Enhanced Learning: Used technology enhanced learning methods to make the lessons easier to follow and interesting. Used reflective practice to enhance teaching methods• Online Teaching: Adopted online teaching resources and ensured that the students fully comprehend all aspects. Show less

Project lead/Graduate student/Mentor

• Sep 2013 - Jan 2021

Maintained good laboratory practices in compliance with laboratory safety protocols and timely completion of deliverables.Individually designed and conducted end-to-end thesis research and experimentation. Developed, operated, optimized and troubleshot experiments with minimum supervision. Completed 3 different projects for publications.Developed and integrated engaging data visualizations.Trained/supervised 11 undergraduate, graduate students and several volunteers to meet lab research objectives, helped them with experimental designs, data interpretation, scientific writing and research techniques.Interacted with project team members and peers to anticipate and resolve day to day issues. Order placement, sample tracking, maintaining laboratory documentation, and scientific liaisons.Developed, optimized and validated protocols, wrote reports, prepared and presented data. Show less

Research Assistant

• Aug 2007 - Jun 2011

Maintained cell culture facility, regular lab maintenance, managed lab inventory, handled waste disposal, regular maintenance and calibration of lab equipment, contacting and liaising with vendors. Conducted independent research, supervised and trained undergraduate students, reported monthly progress. Developed and optimized protocols and SOPs, wrote reports, prepared and presented data on a regular basis. Maintained cell culture facility, regular lab maintenance, managed lab inventory, handled waste disposal, regular maintenance and calibration of lab equipment, contacting and liaising with vendors. Conducted independent research, supervised and trained undergraduate students, reported monthly progress. Developed and optimized protocols and SOPs, wrote reports, prepared and presented data on a regular basis.