I love how science is unhinged, driven by doubts and curiosities, and always ready to renew its ideologies. It paves the way for the betterment of both society and individuals. Among its many aspects, I have developed a deep curiosity about the concept of genes - how they influence disease functions as well as the behavior of organisms. I pursued my Bachelor's and Master's in Technology from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, KTR, Chennai, with a one-year exchange student opportunity in the United States. Currently, I am working as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on the project "Chasing Organic Matter through Coupled Bacteria-Virus Interaction in the Deep Oceans of the Bay of Bengal," where I study marine viruses and bacterial-viral interactions. My research integrates molecular techniques to understand microbial dynamics in deep-sea environments. I enjoy sharing knowledge, engaging with students and researchers, and fostering scientific curiosity. Outside of academia, I am passionate about music - I love listening to country and classical songs and am also a big fan of hip-hop music. I also have an appreciation for reading, particularly non-fiction, anthologies, and philosophy.
E-mail: akilan.rathnagiri@gmail.com
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