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Hire Dr. Raghu K.

United States

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Data Scientist | Computational Biologist | SBIR & R&D Grant Specialist (Agri/Biotech)

Profile Summary

Data Science, Machine Learning, and Statistical Analysis • Leveraged advanced statistical and machine learning tools to identify bacterial strains of interest for agricultural product development. • Applied analytical approaches such as K-means Clustering, PCA, and Linear Regression to guide genotype selection and trait improvement decisions. • Utilized GWAS procedures (MLM, MLMM, FarmCPU) and genomic data science tools to uncover alleles influencing key agronomic traits. • Conducted omics data and statistical genetic analyses for biotech and academic clients, including human genomics projects involving coloc analysis (eQTL and GWAS integration). Experimental Design and Data Management • Conceptualized, designed, and executed greenhouse experiments to evaluate microbial and plant performance, generating structured data repositories aligned with target product portfolios. • Hands-on experience in Designing Field and Greenhouse experiments to test the effect of treatments/ evaluate performance. • Developed and curated data repositories to enhance accessibility and analytical reproducibility across projects. Grant Writing and Strategic Consulting • Authored non-dilutive grant proposals targeting NSF, NIH, USDA and other federal funding opportunities. Up to $1.5M in federal funding was secured. • Supported early-stage innovators in securing grants through NIH, NSF, and DoD, offering expertise in proposal strategy and technical narrative development. Bioinformatics and Genomic Research • Analyzed Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data from maize diversity panels using Bayesian algorithms to dissect the genetic architecture of mineral traits. • Gene discovery through integrative genetic, genomic, and transcriptomic analyses. • Experience in RNA-Seq, Chip-Seq, Genotyping, and haplotyping tools. Project Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration • Managed interdisciplinary R&D projects bridging biology, data science, and product development in agricultural biotechnology. • Performed due diligence on partners, strains, and formulations to guide pipeline development and business strategy. Certifications and Training Datacamp: Data Scientist in R, Data Scientist in Python, SQL Fundamentals, Statistics Fundamentals with R, Statistician in R, Associate Data Engineer in Snowflake Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate: Issued by Coursera | Completed July 2024 Coursera: Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management, Python for Everybody (specialization) LinkedIn: Tableau for Data Scientists

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Computational Biology
• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Microarrays
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Molecular Cloning
• ☆ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• ☆ DNA Sequencing
• ☆ Synthetic Genomics
• ☆ Gene Expression Analysis
• ☆ Genome Sequencing
• ☆ Recombinant DNA
• ☆ RNA Sequencing
• ☆ Oligonucleotide Synthesis
• ☆ Plasmid DNA
• ☆ ChIP-Seq
• ☆ Agricultural Technology
• ☆ Agribusiness
• ☆ Horticulture
• ☆ Organic Farming
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Computer Simulation/Computational Modeling
• ☆ Algorithm Design
• ☆ Predictive Modeling & Analytics
• ☆ Data Processing
• ☆ Data Exploration
• ☆ Cluster Analysis
• ☆ Data Visualization
• ☆ Big Data Analytics
• ☆ Data Collection
• ☆ Data Management
• ☆ Data Manipulation
• ☆ Machine Learning
• ☆ Data Mining
• ☆ Data Cleaning
• ☆ Artificial Intelligence
• ☆ Fuzzy Logic
• ☆ Taxonomy/Classification
• ☆ Decision Science
• ☆ Phylogenetics
• ☆ Population Genetics
• ☆ Information Retrieval
• ☆ Information & Knowledge Management
• ☆ Data Storage
• ☆ R
• ☆ Product Evaluation
• ☆ Material Sourcing
• ☆ Hypothesis
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Survey Design & Methodology
• ☆ Meta-Research
• ☆ Feasibility Studies
• ☆ Technology Scouting
• ☆ Fact Checking
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Gap Analysis
• ☆ Grant Writing
• ☆ Project Management

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Market Research, Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Algorithm Design-ML, Data Visualization, Data Mining, Data Cleaning, Data Processing, Data Insights

Product Development Formulation, Product Evaluation, Product Validation, Concept Development, Prototyping

Work Experience

Data Scientist / Project Manager

PlantSustain

November 2024 - August 2025

Scientific Consultant/ Grant Writing Specialist

Eva Garland Consulting

August 2023 - June 2024

Scientist I- Trait Creation

Traitology

January 2023 - July 2023

Education

Agronomy and Horticulture

University of Nebraska, Lincoln - United States

July 2010 - December 2013

Certifications

• Project Management

  LinkedIn

  https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/GJC37RTAUNW8

  January 2021 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Y. Ge, A. Atefi, H. Zhang, C. Miao, R. K. Ramamurthy, B. Sigmon, J. Yang, J. C. Schnable(2019). High-throughput analysis of leaf physiological and chemical traits with VIS--NIR--SWIR spectroscopy: a case study with a maize diversity panel. Plant Methods.

Yang, Jinliang, Yeh, Cheng-Ting “Eddy”, Ramamurthy, Raghuprakash Kastoori, Qi, Xinshuai, Fernando, Rohan L, Dekkers, Jack CM, Garrick, Dorian J, Nettleton, Dan, Schnable, Patrick S(2018). Empirical comparisons of different statistical models to identify and validate kernel row number-associated variants from structured multi-parent mapping populations of maize. G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics. 8. (11). p. 3567--3575. Oxford University Press

Ibrahim S, Elbasyoni, Sabah M, Morsy, Raghuprakash K, Ramamurthy, Nassar,, Atef M.(2018). Identification of Genomic Regions Contributing to Protein Accumulation in Wheat under Well-Watered and Water Deficit Growth Conditions. Plants. 7. (3). p. 56. MDPI

Kastoori Ramamurthy, Raghuprakash, Xiang, Qingyuan, Hsieh, En-Jung, Liu, Kan, Zhang, Chi, Waters, Brian M(2018). New aspects of iron--copper crosstalk uncovered by transcriptomic characterization of Col-0 and the copper uptake mutant spl7 in Arabidopsis thaliana. Metallomics. 10. (12). p. 1824--1840. Oxford University Press

Ramamurthy, Raghuprakash Kastoori, Waters, Brian M(2017). Mapping and characterization of the fefe gene that controls iron uptake in melon (Cucumis melo L.). Frontiers in plant science. 8. p. 1003. Frontiers Media SA

Ramamurthy, Raghuprakash Kastoori, Waters, Brian M(2015). Identification of fruit quality and morphology QTLs in melon (Cucumis melo) using a population derived from flexuosus and cantalupensis botanical groups. Euphytica. 204. (1). p. 163--177. Springer Netherlands Dordrecht

Kastoori Ramamurthy, Raghuprakash, Jedlicka, Joseph, Graef, George L, Waters, Brian M(2014). Identification of new QTLs for seed mineral, cysteine, and methionine concentrations in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.]. Molecular Breeding. 34. (2). p. 431--445. Springer Netherlands Dordrecht

,Kiran Babu Talluri, Sivaramakrishnan Subramonian, Varaprasad S. Kodeboina, Someswara Rao Pandravada, Anuradha Ganta, Mani M. Khagendra, RK Ramamurthy(2011). Isolation of Resistance Gene Candidates in Chilli and Use of Molecular Markers for Root Knot Nematode Resistance. International Journal of Plant Breeding. 6. (1). p. 47--52. Global Science Books

RK, Ramamurthy, Prasanthi, L, Reddy Sekhar, M(2009). Studies on selection indices in guar (Cyamopsis tetragonaloba L.Taub). The Asian and Australasian Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology. 3. (1). p. 26--30.

,L. Prasanthi, M. Reddy Sekhar, R.K.Ramamurthy(2008). Genetic Variability Studies for Seed Yield, Physiological and Quality Attributes in Guar (Cyamopsis tetragonaloba (L.) Taub.). The Asian and Australasian Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology. 2. (1). p. 36--38. Global Science Books

,L. Prasanthi, M. Reddy Sekhar, R.K.Ramamurthy(2008). Genetic divergence studies in Guar (Cyamopsis tetragonaloba (L.) Taub.)). Journal of Arid Legumes. 5. (1). p. 75--78. Scientific Publishers (India)

DISSERTATION THESIS

Ramamurthy, Raghuprakash Kastoori(2013). Genetic mapping of the quantitative trait loci associated with nutritional and quality traits in melon (Cucumis melo L.) and soybean (Glycine max L.).

Ramamurthy, Raghuprakash Kastoori(2006). Genetic analysis of physiological traits, seed yield and quality attributes in guar (Cyamopsis tetragonaloba (L.) Taub.).

CONFERENCE PAPER

Ramamurthy, Raghuprakash Kastoori, Jedlicka, Joseph, Waters, Brian M, Graef, George L(2013). New QTLs For Seed Weight, Minerals, Cysteine and Methionine Concentrations In Soybean. ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meetings (2013).