ABISHEK VENKATARAMAN

Conducted aseptic mammalian cell culture of human retinal epithelial cells, significantly advancing tissue engineering applications in a BSL-2 environment.

Maintained optimal cell growth through routine cell passaging in T-flasks, meticulously documenting passage numbers and cell counts for experimental integrity and reproducibility.

Engineered and integrated self-fabricated droplet-based microfluidic devices to encapsulate *Staphylococcus aureus* in polymeric micro-capsules, enabling high-resolution imaging for microbial growth dynamics.

Achieved a high throughput of 80 bacterial-loaded capsules per second, each with a 25 nanoliter core volume, significantly enhancing experimental scale and efficiency.

Prepared and precisely measured osmolality of sterilized media, including lysogeny broth and UFTYE, ensuring optimal conditions for reliable microbiological testing.

Developed proficiency in overnight bacterial cell culture within culture shake flasks, utilizing sterile aseptic techniques for reliable experimental outcomes.

Fabricated monodisperse drug-loaded PLGA (poly lactic-co-glycolic acid) microspheres utilizing 3D-printed droplet-based microfluidic chips, advancing early-stage tissue regenerative drug product development.

Maximized drug product purity through efficient purification of drug-loaded PLGA microspheres via ultracentrifugation and lyophilization processes, ensuring high-quality regenerative drug products.

Collaborated with quality control engineers to optimize thermal spray technologies, enhancing the manufacturing of corrosion-resistant tungsten carbide coatings for oil and gas downhole tools.

Supported routine QC testing procedures, ensuring adherence to quality standards and operational efficiency for critical industrial components.