REVANTH DURGAM
Ph.D. Scholar
Hyderabad
Summary
Highly motivated Ph.D. Scholar specializing in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, with a strong background in functional genomics, precise genome editing, and phytohormone signaling pathways. Proven expertise in leveraging advanced biotechnology tools—including CRISPR/Cas9 systems, Prime Editing, and high-throughput expression profiling—to dissect and optimize root system architecture (RSA) in major crop systems. Adapt at handling both monocot (rice) and dicot legume (chickpea) models to unravel key genetic mechanisms governing crop development and abiotic stress resilience.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Ph.D. Researcher
NEW DELHI
- Current
Education
Ph.D. - Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
INDIAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, New Delhi
New Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
INDIAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, NEW DELHI
New Delhi 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
PJTAU, TELANGANA
Hyderabad, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Data evaluation
Fluent in English
Efficient learner
Strong prioritization skills
Research-based writing
Data-driven analysis
Proficient in pegRNA design for Prime-editing and gRNA design
Experienced in vector construction and Agrobacterium transformation
Experienced in RLM-RACE methodology
Molecular amplification expertise
Timeline
Ph.D. - Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
INDIAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, New Delhi
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Molecular Biology And Biotechnology
INDIAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, NEW DELHI
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
PJTAU, TELANGANA
04.2001 -
Ph.D. Researcher
- Current