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Scientific Writer | Molecular Biologist | Researcher with 5+ years of experience

Profile Summary

A dedicated PhD candidate at SRMIST, specializing in the fascinating field of Genetic Engineering. With a strong foundation in both academic research and industry experience, I bring a unique perspective to the world of bioscience. My journey started with a dynamic role at Hindustan Unilever's R&D team and then was a part of Farcast Bioscience and LifeCell Pvt. Ltd., where I gained invaluable insights into cutting-edge research practices. Currently, my research focus revolves around the exciting realm of biodegradation of plastics using microbial approaches, complemented by the powerful tools of genetic engineering. I am passionate about addressing one of the most pressing global issues – plastic waste – by leveraging the potential of biological systems.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiome Research
• ☆ Industrial Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Genetics

Services

• Writing
• Research

Writing Technical Writing

Research Technology Scouting, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Work Experience

Research Scholar

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

September 2021 - Present

Executive

Lifecell Internation Pvt.Ltd

May 2020 - June 2021

Research Consultant

Unilever (India)

December 2018 - December 2019

Education

PhD (Genetic Engineering)

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

2021 - Present

M.Sc (Applied Microbiology)

Vellore Institute of Technology University

2017 - 2019

B.Sc (Microbiology)

University of Madras

2014 - 2017

Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician

  Madras School of Continuing Education

  January 2025 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mohamed Shafana Farveen, Raúl Muñoz, Rajnish Narayanan, Octavio García-Depraect (2025). Enhancing Bioplastic Degradation in Anaerobic Digestion: A Review of Pretreatment and Co-Digestion Strategies . Polymers.

Shafana Farveen, Raúl Muñoz, Rajnish Narayanan, Octavio García Depraect (2025). Enhancing Bioplastic Degradation in Anaerobic Digestion: A Review of Pretreatment and Co-Digestion Strategies . Polymers.

Shafana Farveen, Raul Muñoz, Rajnish Narayanan, Octavio García-Depraect (2025). Batch and semi-batch anaerobic digestion of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBH) bioplastic: New kinetic, structural, microbiological and digestate phytotoxicity insights . Science of The Total Environment.

Mohamed Shafana Farveen, Rajnish Narayanan (2024). Omic-driven strategies to unveil microbiome potential for biodegradation of plastics: a review . Archives of Microbiology.

Mohamed Shafana Farveen, Rajnish Narayanan (2024). Correction: Enterobacter cloacae-mediated polymer biodegradation: in-silico analysis predicts broad spectrum degradation potential by Alkane monooxygenase . Biodegradation.

M Shafana Farveen, Thirumurthy Madhavan, Rajnish Narayanan (2023). Association of Laccase from Bacillus cereus O2-B and Pseudomonas aeruginosa O1-P with the bio-degradation of polymers: an in vitro to in silico approach . Biodegradation.