Ritu Singh
@ritusingh1
Experienced life sciences educator and researcher specializing in cancer biology and STEM curriculum development.
What I'm looking for
I am a Ph.D. life scientist with over nine years in e-learning content development and extensive experience in classroom instruction, alongside five years of hands-on research in cancer biology resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications and national awards.
My strengths include innovative, research-informed pedagogy, curriculum and lesson design for STEM education, research mentoring, and content creation for educational platforms; I am committed to fostering academic excellence and inspiring students through practical, inquiry-based learning.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Content Writer - Biology
JoVE
Jun 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 2 months)
Developed biology-focused e-learning content and protocols for a scientific video journal, improving clarity and accessibility for research and teaching audiences. Delivered peer-reviewed instructional materials on experimental methods for undergraduate and graduate learners.
Scientific Lead
3D EdTech Pvt. Ltd.
Jun 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years)
Led scientific content strategy and product development for STEM edtech, overseeing curriculum design and integrating interactive 3D learning to enhance student engagement. Managed cross-functional teams to deliver courses and assessments for K-12 and higher education.
Subject Matter Expert
3D EdTech Pvt. Ltd.
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022 (4 years 7 months)
Provided subject-matter expertise in life sciences for course and content development, authoring learning materials and assessments that aligned with learning objectives and improved comprehension. Collaborated with designers to translate scientific concepts into educational experiences.
College Lecturer
Tagore Biotech College
Aug 2015 - Jun 2016 (10 months)
Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in biotechnology and zoology, designing practical labs and adopting 'learn by doing' pedagogy to boost student engagement and performance. Mentored students and supervised project work.
Research Fellow - CSIR
Radiation & Cancer Biology Laboratory of Rajasthan
Nov 2010 - Nov 2015 (5 years)
Conducted cancer biology research focused on chemopreventive agents and radiation biology, contributing to publications and conference presentations. Executed in vivo studies and biochemical assays to evaluate anticancer effects.
Research Fellow - DBT
National Brain Research Centre
Aug 2009 - Apr 2010 (8 months)
Supported neuroscience-related research projects, performing experimental work and contributing to data interpretation and manuscripts. Applied molecular and cellular techniques in a university research setting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Rajasthan
Doctor of Philosophy, Life Science
Activities and societies: Research in cancer biology; publications and conference presentations.
Doctorate in Life Science with a Ph.D. thesis assessing chemopreventive potential of Averrhoa carambola against chemically induced hepatic cancer.
Maharishi Arvind Institute of Engineering & Technology
Master of Science, Biotechnology
Grade: Batch Topper
Activities and societies: Research projects and academic achievements.
Master of Science in Biotechnology, completed with top rank in the batch.
University of Rajasthan
Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology and Zoology
Bachelor of Science with majors in Biotechnology and Zoology and coursework in Chemistry.
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