Safa Siraj

Phone: +91-40-23544519 Cell: +91-9985410041 E-Mail: safa.siraj.grad@gmail.com

329, Phase III Kamalapuri Colony, Hyderabad 500073, India

Highlights of Qualifications:

 Masters in Microbiology
 Five years of bench work lab experience
 Expertise in Windows 2000,2003 and Xp OS
 Knowledge on MS Office
 Well versed with work related to web and the Internet
 Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills
 Strong leadership and analytical ability
 Efficient problem solving skills and keen attention to detail
 Fast learner, good management skills and versatile.

Education:

Master of Science April 2010

Microbiology
St. Francis College For Women affiliated
to Osmania University,India

Bachelor of Science April 2008

Biotechnology
St. Francis College for Women, India

Undergraduate April 2005

Science (Biology/Physics/Chemistry)
Kakatiya Junior College, India

CBSE/10th grade April 2003

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan‟s Public School

Research Experience:

 Production of Efficient Bio-Fertilizers Department of Microbiology (St. Francis College) July 2009
Under the guidance of Dr. Sharmilla
Head of Department - Microbiology

Responsibilities included:

 Isolating different cultures of bacteria, fungi and algae from soils obtained from 5 different locations in
and around Hyderabad
 Streaking and spread plating of cultures on its respective media.
 Preparing a variety of culture media for the different microorganisms.
 Isolating and staining the cultures to identify the microorganism.
 Examining the effect of these microorganisms on growing plants.
 Development of effective biofertilizers to prevent the deleterious effect of these microorganisms on
plants.
 Examining the effects of these biofertilizers on plants.
 Isolation, Purification and Binding of Professor Dr. Kumar Oct 2007
Mannose-6-phosphate receptor Biochemistry Dept.
With Thyroglobulin Hyderabad Central University, India

Responsibilities included:

 Studying the role of lysosomes, lysosomal enzyme function within enzymes.

 Studying the co-relation between Mannose 6-phosphate and lysosomal enzymes.
 Conducting isolation and purification techniques.
 Studying SDS-Poly acryl amide gel electrophoresis, silver staining, and western blot.
 Compiling data with the guidance of the professor and the PhD students.
 Assisted and studied in research conducted on the isolation, purification and binding of mannose-6-
phosphate receptor with Thyroglobulin.

Seminars Organized and Attended:

Bio Axis DNA Research Centre Feb 2010

Workshop on DNA Finger Printing For Forensic Investigation
St. Francis College for Women, India (Attended)

Constellation „09
Intercollegiate Science Festival Aug 2009
St. Francis College for Women, India
(Representative)

National Seminar “Nanomaterials Today and Future” Jan 2009

Under Graduate College Sponsored
St. Francis College for Women, India

Nano Bio Saccharides Dissemination Conference Sep 2008

European Union Sponsored
University of Hyderabad, India
(Attended)

Biogenesis 07 Jan 2007

St. Francis College for Women, India

Other Achievements:

Interdisciplinary Courses Completed Nov 2007

Financial Accounting and Understanding Tourism
St. Francis College for Women, India

Inter college Tournament for Women Sep 2007

Volley Ball Runners Up
St. Francis College for Women, India

Icthalon 2nd Annual Sports Meet Aug 2005

Volley Ball Runners Up
St. Francis College for Women, India