Sriya Sudeshna Behera

About

Bioinformatics postgrad with research experience in computational genomics, QTL mapping, RNA-Seq analysis, and AI/ML-driven bioinformatics workflows. Also experienced in data science, molecular docking, and training support for bioinformatics workshops.

Experience

• Bioinformatics Trainer
  Ethical Edufabrica Pvt. Ltd.
  Apr 2026 – 2026

  Led a two-day offline workshop on bioinformatics applications in cancer research with emphasis on molecular modeling and computational approaches.

• Bioinformatics workshop-IIT Guwahati
  Company
  Feb 2026 – 2026

  Applied machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches to computational drug discovery workflows, including molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations for target validation.

• RNA-Seq Data Analysis workshop
  GenoTech.in
  Oct 2025 – 2025

  Analyzed differential gene expression between resistant and susceptible rice varieties using RNA-Seq data in Galaxy and identified candidate genes involved in disease resistance.

• Research Intern
  ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) · Cuttack
  Jun 2025 – Nov 2025

  Worked in the Crop Improvement Division on computational genomics tasks, including QTL mapping and candidate gene identification for qFSR2 related false smut resistance in rice.

• Galaxy Training Academy
  Ethical Edufabrica Pvt. Ltd.
  Mar 2025 – 2025

  Training in advanced bioinformatics topics including proteomics, transcriptomics, microbiome analysis, single-cell genomics, genome assembly, and machine learning applications in biomedical research.

• Data Science Intern
  UNIFIED MENTOR
  Jun 2024 – Jan 2025

  Collaborated on projects, analyzed data, and developed machine learning models while evaluating model performance using Python, Pandas, and Scikit-learn.

Education

• M.Sc. in Bioinformatics
  Centre for Postgraduate Studies · Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
  Bioinformatics · 2023 – 2025
• B.Sc. in Zoology (Honours)
  Maharshi Degree College of Natural Law · Utkal University
  Zoology · 2019 – 2022

Skills

Tools / apps / platforms

Projects

• Sickle Cell Disease Screening Dashboard
  Synthetic data modeling

  Developed an interactive monitoring system for sickle cell screening programs in Odisha and Assam with real-world epidemiological validation.

• Structural and Pathway Analysis of p53 Protein in Gastric Cancer
  Homology modeling, AutoDock Vina

  M.Sc. project on protein structure prediction, docking simulations, binding analysis of wild and mutant p53 protein, and cancer association studies.

• In silico Characterization of qFSR2, a False smut QTL in Rice
  Sequence homology, structural modeling, pathway enrichment analysis

  M.Sc. dissertation project involving structural and functional analysis of a quantitative trait locus conferring false smut resistance, with computational identification of candidate genes.

Courses & certifications

• Advanced Bioinformatics Topics · Galaxy Training Academy · 2025
• Bioinformatics Docking & Molecular Dynamics Simulation · Udemy

🏆 Achievements & awards

• e-Medhabruti PG Merit Scholarship · 2023

  State Merit Scholarship, Government of Odisha during PG studies.

• Nua-O State Scholarship · 2023

  Selected for the Odisha Government Youth Empowerment Financial Aid Scheme.

• State-Level Child Scientist · 2015

  Selected to present a research project at the 23rd State Level Children's Science Congress, Odisha.

⚽ Extracurricular activities

• Master’s Seminar Presentation

  Presented a seminar titled 'Characterization of False Smut Resistance QTL on Rice False Smut' at the Department of Bioinformatics, CPGS, OUAT.

• National Seminar Attendance

  Attended a national seminar on agribusiness potential in Odisha.