Divya Murria
@divyamurria
Research scientist in plant molecular biology focused on sustainable agriculture and biotechnology.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven research scientist with an M.Sc. in Botany (molecular biology) and over two years of hands-on experience in biotechnology and sustainable agriculture, specializing in plant tissue culture, molecular analysis, and large-scale environmental research.
I have led field demonstrations on soil amendment with fly ash, contributed to DBT-sponsored crop improvement work, received a merit scholarship, and presented at a national seminar; I am proficient with laboratory techniques and bioinformatics tools and passionate about applying science to ecological and agricultural development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
TEResearch Associate (Trainee)
TERI
Jun 2010 - Apr 2011 (10 months)
Performed Agrobacterium-mediated transformation for a DBT Jatropha Improvement Programme and conducted plant tissue culture, microspore embryogenesis (Capsicum annuum), and regeneration studies (Sesamum indicum) while maintaining sterile in vitro cultures.
Scientist
Centre for Fly Ash Research and Management
Aug 2008 - May 2010 (1 year 9 months)
Led applied research on using fly ash in agriculture to improve soil properties and crop outcomes; analyzed vermicomposting, heavy metal reduction, and microbial survival and conducted field demonstrations for farmers and government stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GTG.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology
Master of Science, Botany (Molecular Biology)
Grade: 75.6%
Activities and societies: Merit Scholarship recipient; Paper presented at National Seminar (H.A.U., Hisar, 2008).
M.Sc. Botany with a minor in Molecular Biology, graduated in 2008 with 75.6%.
Kumaun University
Bachelor of Science, Zoology, Botany, Chemistry
Grade: 68.4%
B.Sc. (Zoology, Botany, Chemistry), graduated in 2006 with 68.4%.
CECentral Board of Secondary Education
Senior Secondary School Certificate, Higher Secondary (Class 12)
Grade: 59.0%
Completed Class 12 (CBSE) in 2003 with 59.0%.
CECentral Board of Secondary Education
Secondary School Certificate, Secondary (Class 10)
Grade: 59.6%
Completed Class 10 (CBSE) in 2001 with 59.6%.
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Location
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