Nantu Chandra Das
Molecular Biologist | MSc Candidate, Directed Evolution Research
Nantu is a molecular biologist with hands-on expertise in directed evolution, CRISPR-Cas9, and yeast genetics, currently conducting thesis research on engineering methionine synthase at Technical University of Munich.
Skills
At a glance
6+
years of research experience
5
peer-reviewed publications
2
Master's degrees (Microbiology, Biology)
Work Experience
Thesis Student – MSc Biology
Technical University of Munich, Freising · Sep 2025 – Mar 2026
Conducting thesis research on continuous directed evolution of methionine synthase in yeast, including molecular cloning via Golden Gate assembly, mutant library construction, molecular screening, and structural data interpretation using Benchling and ChimeraX.
Internship – Molecular Biology & Directed Evolution
Technical University of Munich, Freising · Apr 2025 – Sep 2025
Designed and executed molecular cloning strategies, constructed directed evolution libraries in yeast, performed genotype validation and growth assays, and identified beneficial mutations through sequence analysis.
Research Assistant
PrimeAsia University, Dhaka · Jan 2018 – Jan 2022
Supported microbiology and molecular biology research projects, conducted GWAS analyses in R, processed genomic datasets, and taught undergraduate laboratory practicals.
Microbiologist
Mystic Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Dhaka · Jan 2016 – Dec 2017
Performed raw material and sterility testing, environmental monitoring of production facilities, and ensured compliance with GMP and pharmaceutical quality standards.
Key Achievements
- Published 5 peer-reviewed research articles on microbiology and molecular biology topics
- Collaborated with Bayreuth University on ecological microbiology research (Rhizo4Bio project)
- Fluent in English at C1 professional proficiency level