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Zainab Zafar

Environmental Grad Student in Chennai, India

About
Dedicated and analytical Biotechnology graduate pursuing a Master's in Environmental Science and Technology. Passionate about driving sustainable development through environmental impact assessments and renewable energy solutions. Seeking to leverage strong research and analytical skills in an environmental engineering role to implement effective waste management systems and contribute to impactful corporate sustainability goals.

Work Experience

2024 — 2024

Biotechnology Intern at ChenGene Pvt Ltd.

Chennai, India

- Conducted laboratory-based molecular biology workflows and supported research documentation to improve experimental accuracy and reporting efficiency. - Takeaway: Enhanced analytical and scientific reporting skills applicable to environmental research applications.
2023 — 2023

Intern – Microscopic and Spectroscopic Techniques at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

Chennai, India

- Performed microscopic and spectroscopic analysis to evaluate biological and environmental samples with improved analytical precision. - Takeaway: Gained robust hands-on experience in sample evaluation and technical documentation.

Speaking

2025

NDM-1 research at NCCAR

Volunteering

2024 — 2025

Head at Crescent Creative Strokes

2022 — 2023

Technical Editor at SLS Newsletter

Projects

2025

Targeting Loop 3 of NDM-1: Design and Development of Inhibitors

Role: Lead Researcher applying molecular docking and bioinformatics to evaluate inhibitor binding. Output: Designed inhibitor models targeting the L3 loop of NDM-1 to reduce catalytic activity linked to antibiotic resistance, detailed in a comprehensive technical report.

Skills

Environmental Consulting•Sustainability•Corporate ESG•Renewable Energy Integration•Solid Waste Management•Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)•Safety Standards•CO2 Impact Analysis•Waste Management•Water & Wastewater Analysis•Molecular Docking•Bioinformatics•Data Analysis•Technical Documentation•Report Preparation•Remote Monitoring Concepts

Education

2025 — Now

M.Tech in Environmental Science and Technology at Anna University

Chennai, India

88.2%
2021 — 2025

B.Tech in Biotechnology at Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

Chennai, India

95.1%

Certifications

2026

OHSE Diploma from Not Specified