Lakshmi Kesari
@lakshmikesari
Strategic educationist and research-oriented life sciences professor.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
I am a performance-oriented educator and researcher with over 27 years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and cancer biology research across the Middle East, India, Australia and the USA. I have led academic programs, supervised research, secured and managed funded projects, published internationally, and contributed to editorial boards and professional societies.
I emphasize student-centered learning, applied laboratory training and research translation, having held faculty roles at Zayed University, Fatima College of Health Sciences, King Faisal University and international affiliations including Indiana University and Monash University. I hold MSc and PhD degrees, completed post-doctoral training, authored a book on molecular pathology of breast cancer, and continue active research collaborations and leadership in cancer research labs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Department / Consultant
Cochin Cancer Research Centre
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Leading a cancer research laboratory, providing strategic research direction, overseeing projects and laboratory operations, and mentoring research staff (appointed 2024 to present).
ZUAssistant Professor
Zayed University
Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 (4 years)
Taught undergraduate and graduate life and environmental sciences courses, developed curricula and assessment methods, and advised students while contributing to research collaborations and projects across the university.
Assistant Professor
Fatima College of Health Sciences
Jan 2012 - Dec 2019 (7 years 11 months)
Delivered radiography and medical imaging education, designed practical and theoretical modules, and led departmental activities to improve student outcomes between 2012 and 2019.
MUAdjunct Faculty
Monash University
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years 11 months)
Provided adjunct teaching and academic support in medicine, nursing and health sciences, contributing to curriculum delivery and student mentorship between 2013 and 2017.
Assistant Professor
King Faisal University
Jan 2001 - Dec 2012 (11 years 11 months)
Taught biological sciences, developed courses and laboratory practicals, supervised students and research projects, and contributed to departmental administration from 2001 to 2012.
Lecturer / Scientist
Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum Medical College
Jan 1995 - Dec 2000 (5 years 11 months)
Conducted laboratory-based cancer research and taught practicals in laboratory medicine, contributing to diagnostics and experimental workflows between 1995 and 2000.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IUIndiana University
Post-Doctoral Training, Biomedical Research
2000 - 2001
Post-doctoral training at Indiana University with NIH and Veterans Affairs-supported research projects in 2000–2001.
University of Kerala
Doctor of Philosophy, Zoology
Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Kerala; recipient of the Travancore Research Award in 2000.
University of Kerala
Master of Science, Zoology
Grade: First Rank (Gold Medal)
MSc in General and Applied Life Sciences (Zoology) from the University of Kerala, awarded first rank and Gold Medal in 1994.
University of Madras
Bachelor of Science, Zoology
Grade: First Rank (Gold Medal)
BSc degree in Zoology from the University of Madras, awarded first rank and Gold Medal in 1992.
Madurai Kamaraj University
Diploma, Biochemistry / DNA Technology
Diploma in Advanced Biochemistry and DNA Technology.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United Arab EmiratesAuthorized to work in
Website
saraspublication.comPortfolio
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