Forward thinking experienced research scientist with demonstrated ability to work both in academia and in biotechnology industry and keen to develop lipid based vaccines as well as drug delivery systems, aptamer based biosensors, and antimicrobials against multi drug resistant bacteria. Scientific expert in biologics (e.g., nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies), bioactive molecules (e.g., neurotransmitters, phytoconstituents, and ATP), and preclinical studies. Excellent team player, problem solver and strong builder of prolific collaborations with industry and academia in different aspects of basic and applied research resulting in a patent and 40+ peer-reviewed scientific publications including in ACS Nano, and ACS-Applied Materials and Interfaces.