mandari venkatesh

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I am a highly motivated and skilled fermentation specialist with a Ph.D. and PDF in Chemical Engineering (Bioprocess Engineering) and having a strong interest in upstream and downstream processing, protein purification, scale-up, and method development in HPLC. Enthusiastic researcher with proven ability to successfully develop and implement innovative bioprocessing solutions for 6+ years. Published research articles, reviews, and book chapters in multiple peer-reviewed international journals.
Currently, working as an Assistant Manager - process R&D at Procell Biologics Private Limited, where we pioneer innovative and accessible biosimilars for a healthier future.

Previously, I worked as an institute postdoctoral research fellow in the Industrial Bioprocess and Bioprospecting Laboratory (IBBL), with the title "Production of High Cell Density Edible Mushrooms in Submerged Fermentation and Development of High Protein Nutrition" in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad. I have successfully defended my PhD thesis in May 2022 with dissertation titled "Production and Purification of Extracellular Lipase and Its Application in Biodiesel Synthesis". I have completed my master's degree in Chemical Engineering. Specialized in Chemical Reaction Engineering at the University College of Technology, Osmania University, Hyderabad. Also, I have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and a Pre-University Course (6 years integrated) from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies Basara.

My research primarily focused on the production of Enzymes (lipase) using agricultural wastes in solid-state fermentation with fungal strain Aspergillus niger MTCC 872. Purification of the enzyme and its application in biodiesel production using waste cooking oils through the transesterification reaction. Production of high cell density edible mushrooms in submerged fermentation for the development of the high protein nutrition using Pleurotus ostreatus.