Anil Meher

Led development and validation of analytical assays for pathogen detection, including VOC-based diagnostic approaches. Managed laboratory operations and directed translational research efforts.

Developed VOC-based analytical methods using PTR-MS for microbial detection and diagnostic applications. Generated and analyzed real-time metabolomic datasets and contributed to grant writing and publications.

Analyzed blood and tissue samples and managed operations of the mass spectrometry core lab. Supported collaborator-sponsored projects and grant submissions.

Managed operations of the ATPAC lab and provided support to collaborator-sponsored projects. Operated and troubleshot mass spectrometers and optimized analytical assays.

Performed targeted and untargeted LCMS analysis for CHEAR projects and human biomonitoring. Developed methods for environmental analytes and managed lab operations.

Developed and validated an automated prototype for commercial mass spectrometers under an NSF STTR Phase II grant. Investigated Matrix Assisted Ionization matrices and developed imaging capabilities.

Oversaw bioanalytical projects of nutritional products outsourced to CROs. Analyzed human breath samples using gas chromatography and developed methods for sugar content analysis.

Developed and validated methods for quantification of pharmaceutical drug molecules using LC-MS/MS and HPLC. Analyzed human plasma and pre-clinical samples, and conducted practical classes.

Developed and validated bioanalytical methods for drug molecules and therapeutic peptides per USFDA guidelines. Analyzed subject samples for bioavailability and bioequivalence studies.

Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry from National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, from 2012 to 2016.

Master of Science in Applied Chemistry from Kuvempu University, Shimoga, Karnataka, India, from 2009 to 2011.

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Genetics, and Biotechnology from Garden City College, Bangalore University, from 2004 to 2007.