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Akanksha Markad

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Zoology graduate studying Parthenium extracts for potential mosquito control; preparing for advanced research training.

India

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What I'm looking for

I intend to pursue a Master’s degree in Italy to gain advanced research training and international academic exposure, then apply scientific knowledge to challenges such as invasive species management and mosquito-borne disease control.

At Savitribai Phule University Pune, I completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Zoology, with an academic interest in environmental biology and public health.

For my 2025 project, I studied Parthenium hysterophorus extract and its larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti and Anopheles arabiensis, observing high mortality from fresh leaf extracts.

I’m interested in advanced research training and international academic exposure, and hope to apply scientific knowledge to challenges such as invasive species management and mosquito-borne disease control. I also participated in volunteer leadership with RESQ Environmental Conservation Organisation during Annual Wild Life Week.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Anchor of Youth Festival

VP College Baramati

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Served as anchor for the Youth Festival, hosting events and engaging the audience.

Public Speaking Event Hosting Communication Skills

Head of the Volunteers

RESQ Environmental Conservation Organisation

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Led volunteers during the Annual Wildlife Week, coordinating activities and ensuring successful event execution.

Leadership Volunteer coordination Event Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

BeMedic

Certificate, Oncology Nutrition

Oncology Nutrition Certificate course conducted by BeMedic in association with Skill INDIA Digital.

be10x

Certification, AI Tools

Certification on successful completion of AI tools and ChatGPT workshop.

Savitribai Phule University Pune

Bachelor of Science, Zoology

2022 - 2025

Grade: 8.95 CGPA

Bachelor's of Science in Zoology with a final grade of 8.95 CGPA. Coursework included Animal Ecology, Cell Biology, Animal Diversity, Environment Awareness, Medical & Forensic Zoology, Genetics, Biological Chemistry, and Histology.

IELTS

IELTS, English Language

Grade: 6.5

IELTS Test with an overall band score of 6.5 and CEFR level B2. Component scores: Listening 7.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Speaking (not specified).

Zoological Survey of India

Workshop Participation, Entomology

Participation in the workshop on the art of Entomology Expert Techniques for Insect Identification, Preservation and Conservation, in collaboration with Zoological Survey of India, WRS, Akurdi.

DY Patil University Pimpri

Certified Participant, Biology

Certified participant in a quiz competition organized on the occasion of the 202nd birth anniversary of Gregor J. Mendel.

GTT Foundation

Programme Participant, Life Skills

Barclays LifeSkills Programme participant, conducted by GTT Foundation at VPASC College Baramati.

Late Sahebrao Phadtare Secondary & Higher Secondary School, Kalamb

Senior Secondary School Examination, General

2021 - 2022

Grade: 92.33%

Senior Secondary School Examination (Class 12th) with a final grade of 92.33%. Subjects included English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Crop Science.

Tuljabhavani English Medium School, Nimgaon Ketki

Secondary School Examination, General

2019 - 2020

Grade: 88.60%

Secondary School Examination (Class 10th) with a final grade of 88.60%. Subjects included English, Marathi, Hindi, Mathematics, Science & Technology, and Social Science.