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Microbial Biotechnologist & Fermentation Expert. Specialist in sustainable food tech, and biotransformation

Profile Summary

About Me: As a dedicated Microbial Biotechnologist, I provide expert freelance consultancy in applied microbiology, fermentation technology, and sustainable food system development. My core mission is to help companies leverage microbial processes to create the next generation of food and biotech products. My key areas of expertise include: Fermentation Process Development: Designing and optimizing microbial fermentation for various applications. Biotransformation & Enzyme Technology: Utilizing microbial systems and enzymes to create valuable compounds and improve product profiles. Alternative Protein & Meat Analog Development: Specialized in using biotransformation to create plant-based or fermentation-derived meat alternatives with superior texture and flavor. Sustainable Food Systems: Applying biotechnology to create efficient and eco-friendly solutions for the food industry. I have a proven track record in research that bridges science and practical application, culminating in the creation of convincing meat alternatives. I am now eager to contribute my skills to your projects, whether in R&D, process scaling, or product innovation. If you are looking for an expert to advance your project in food technology, industrial biotechnology, or related fields, I would be delighted to connect. Reach out to me at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx to explore how we can work together.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Industrial Microbiology
• ★ Microbial Biotechnology
• ★ Microbial Fermentation
• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Mycology/Fungi
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Enzyme Activity Assays
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Environmental Science
• ☆ Pollution Control & Waste Management
• ☆ Water Pollution
• ☆ Ecology
• ☆ Microbial Ecology
• ☆ Bioenergy & Biofuels
• ☆ Public Utilities
• ☆ Water Treatment
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ White Papers

Services

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

Writing Technical Writing

Research Feasibility Study, Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Image Analysis, Text Mining & Analytics, Data Insights

Product Development Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Compliance

Work Experience

Scientific Researcher

Universität des Saarlandes

February 2025 - May 2025

Research Scientist II

Heura Foods

May 2023 - May 2024

Deputy General Manager (Technology Development)

Bioxgreen Technology Pvt. Ltd.

February 2021 - March 2022

Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Konkuk University

October 2017 - February 2020

Dr. D. S. Kothari- Post Doctoral Fellow

Central University of Haryana

July 2015 - October 2017

Junior Research Fellow/ Senior Research Fellow

Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology

September 2008 - July 2015

Education

Ph.D. (Forest Biotechnology)

Forest Research Institute

October 2011 - May 2015

M.Sc. (Microbiology)

Dr. R. M. L. Avadh University

July 2006 - June 2008

Certifications

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Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Virendra Kumar, Gurusamy Muneeswaran, Sanjay K. S. Patel, Sanath Kondaveeti, Ramasamy Shanmugam, Krishnasamy Gopinath, Sang-Yong Kim, Jung-Kul Lee, Vipin Chandra Kalia, In-Won Kim (2021). Biotin and Zn2+ Increase Xylitol Production by Candida tropicalis . Indian Journal of Microbiology.

Virendra Kumar, Sanjay K. S. Patel, Rahul K. Gupta, Sanath Kondaveeti, Anurag Kumar, Devashish Das, Vipin Chandra Kalia, Jung-Kul Lee (2021). Correction to: Biomethanol Production from Methane by Immobilized Co-cultures of Methanotrophs . Indian Journal of Microbiology.

Virendra Kumar, Sanjay K. S. Patel, Rahul K. Gupta, Primata Mardina, Rowina Lestari, Vipin C. Kalia, Myung-Seok Choi, Jung-Kul Lee (2019). Influence of Metal Ions on the Immobilization of β-Glucosidase Through Protein-Inorganic Hybrids . Indian Journal of Microbiology.

Virendra Kumar, Sanjay K. S. Patel, Rahul K. Gupta, Sachin V. Otari, Hui Gao, Jung‐Kul Lee, Liaoyuan Zhang (2019). Enhanced Saccharification and Fermentation of Rice Straw by Reducing the Concentration of Phenolic Compounds Using an Immobilized Enzyme Cocktail . Biotechnology Journal.

Virendra Kumar, Sanjay K.S. Patel, Primata Mardina, Jinglin Li, Rowina Lestari, Vipin C. Kalia, Jung-Kul Lee (2018). Methanol production from simulated biogas mixtures by co-immobilized Methylomonas methanica and Methylocella tundrae . Bioresource Technology.

Virendra Kumar, Purnima Dhall, Rita Kumar, Yogendra Prakash Singh, Anil Kumar (2012). Bioremediation of Agro-Based Pulp Mill Effluent by Microbial Consortium Comprising Autochthonous Bacteria . The Scientific World Journal.

Virendra Kumar, Yogendra Prakash Singh, Purnima Dhall, R. M. Mathur, R. K. Jain, Vasanta vadde Thakur, Rita Kumar, Anil Kumar (2011). Bioremediation of Pulp and Paper Mill Effluent by Tannic Acid Degrading Enterobacter sp . Water, Air, & Soil Pollution.