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QTLomics Company Profile:
QTLomics Technologies Pvt Ltd., a genomics Company in India, pioneers a transformative era in agriculture and stands as a new frontier in advanced genomics services. With a commitment to excellence, we provide a comprehensive suite of services spanning wet lab experimentation to bioinformatics support, all aligned with rigorous quality standards.
In today's world, food security, agricultural sustainability, and biodiversity face unprecedented threats from both biotic and abiotic stresses, leading to substantial annual crop yield reductions and staggering economic losses. As the global population burgeons and the demand for food escalates, traditional agricultural practices strain to meet these demands. In response, innovative, sustainable, and inclusive agricultural solutions are imperative.
At QTLomics, we champion this cause by leveraging the power of genomics to tackle some of these pressing challenges head-on. Our mission is to empower researchers with the tools and insights needed to revolutionize plant breeding and crop production. Through a deep understanding of the complexities of agricultural ecosystems, we aim to bridge the gap between scientific inquiry and practical application.
Drawing upon our wealth of expertise in molecular biology techniques and cutting-edge next-generation sequencing technologies, we offer a comprehensive range of services from marker discovery to assay development and testing across various stages of plant breeding and seed production, QTLomics is committed to driving innovation and fostering the sustainable approaches to better crop yield.
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Management and Team:
Raja Mugasimangalam, PhD.
Raja, a technocrat turned entrepreneur (founder and CEO of Genotypic) has 2 decades of experience in innovating, developing and applying Genomics technologies (qPCR, Microarray, Molecular biology, NGS and Genome informatics). His expertise in combining technology, business and delivery spreads across various domains from basic research to clinical trials including novel methods for SNP genotyping and bulk segregant analysis in plants. "Anything can be done better" and lookout for small things that make big differences is his mantra which was successfully applied in various technology and business domains. Raja holds Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry (PSG CAS, Coimbatore), Masters & Ph.D in Biotechnology from Madurai Kamaraj University. His research career post-Ph.D involved developing novel methods for DNA sequencing for the human genome project (Weizmann Institute, Israel and Argonne National Lab Argonne II) and mutating specificity of restriction enzymes (Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, San Diego, USA). He has developed novel methods for constructing cDNA microarrays during his stint at QBI Enterprises Ltd., Israel (part of Quark Pharma, USA, the pioneering siRNA Company). His accomplishments include several peer reviewed research articles, inventions reports, and several US patents. With a family background of farming, his passion is agriculture and he looks forward to apply successful genomics methods in making better plants for tomorrow.
Email ID: raja@qtlomics.com
Mr. K. Periasamy (Director):
Technocrat and Finance Systems Guru. Holding an MBA with a specialization in Finance and Operations from the esteemed SP Jain, he has honed his expertise over the past two decades. Specialized in Process Control Systems and Intelligent Building Automation, he is skilled in designing, implementing, and optimizing complex control algorithms for diverse applications. He has a proven track record of driving innovation and efficiency through cutting-edge technologies. Passionate about developing artificial intelligence-based innovative solutions, he leverages machine learning algorithms to solve real-world problems.
As a Corporate Strategic Advisor for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), he has dedicated himself to perfecting financial applications within this domain. His career is marked by leading teams to execute and seamlessly integrate ERP solutions, offering invaluable guidance to clients in both private and government sectors worldwide. His extensive experience spans various industries, providing him with a nuanced perspective and unparalleled clarity on enterprise-related issues. With a significant co-leadership role, he is at the forefront of driving organizational success
Email ID: kperiasamy@qtlomics.com
Krishna Prasad, PhD.:
Holds a Ph.D. degree in Biological Chemistry (Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel), and a postdoctoral research experience at Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. His Master’s degree was in Agricultural microbiology and Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (UAS, Bangalore, India). After his Masters, he has worked at Indian Institute of Science in the Department of Biochemistry in the area of Plant Virus Research, Tissue Culture and Plant Transformation. He worked as Principal Scientist in Pharma sector for 8 years (Aurigene Discovery Technology Ltd., Bangalore) supporting oncology drug discovery studies. During 2012-2013 (as VP, Genotypic Technology), he worked closely with technology partners, several Indian and global seed companies and Agricultural Universities to address the challenges faced by plant breeders. He was the co-founder at QTLomics from 2013 -2018. He has worked for Biocon Biologics Limited as Associate Director, Technical Operations in the R&D department before joining QTLomics again. He will head operations at QTLomics.
Email ID: krishnaprasad@qtlomics.com
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Key team members:
Rajashekhar Ballari, PhD. (Principal Scientist).
Holds a PhD. in Biotechnology from CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore. Prior to his role at QTLomics as Principal Scientist since 2018, he spent three years as a CSIR-Quick Hire Scientist at CSIR-CFTRI, focusing on the Nutriomics facility within the FS & AQCL department. In his current position, he excels in crafting NGS experiments tailored to client’s requirements, advancing molecular marker development across diverse plant species, specializing in GMO detection, transgenic insert characterization, DNA Barcoding, Metagenomics, and adeptly formulating project proposals for funding bodies.
Email ID: rajashekhar@qtlomics.com
Dr. Suriyaprakash R, PhD (Scientist - Plant Genomics):
Dr. Suriya has an extensive background in Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology. He holds a Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute-New Delhi and has gained significant hands-on experience in working with plants in controlled and field conditions. His expertise includes advanced molecular biology techniques such as RNA and DNA biology, PCR, qRT-PCR, Library preparation, and Tissue culture. Dr. Suriya is also adept in Hydroponics, Marker-assisted selection, Differential gene expression pattern, and Genome-wide association analysis. His research at both Master's and Doctoral levels has significantly contributed to understanding the Genetic basis of complex traits in crops, particularly under Abiotic stress. At QTLomics, Dr. Suriya focuses on quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping and genomic selection, using cutting-edge technologies to accelerate plant breeding programs and translate genomic insights into practical agricultural solutions.
Suresh Devan, MSc, MPhil (Scientific Analyst)
Suresh holds a Master of Science degree in Bioinformatics from Bharathiar University and a Master of Philosophy in Bioinformatics from Bharathidasan University. He gained practical experience through an internship in genome informatics at Bionivid Technology and later served as a senior research fellow at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics where, he specialized in analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data from human, plant, and microbial sources, with a focus on whole-genome sequencing (WGS), whole-exome sequencing (WES), Whole transcriptome sequencing (WTS), and metagenomics analysis. Currently, Suresh is employed as a scientific analyst in the genome informatics department at QTLomics, where he is a part of research and development projects.
Poornima Reddi, MSc Biotechnology (Research Associate):
Poornima obtained her MSc in Biotechnology from JSS College, Mysore. She did research internship from CSRTI-Mysore. Poornima joined QTLomics as Research Associate in 2021.She is involved in DNA, RNA extraction and QC, PCR, Real time PCR, NGS library preparation. She has experience in handling Nanopore sequencer.
Email ID: molbio@qtlomics.com.
Sri Krishna, MBA (Marketing Executive)
As a Marketing Executive at QTLomics Technologies, he is passionate about driving strategic initiatives to promote innovative products and services to a global audience. With a keen understanding of both marketing principles and export logistics, he plays a pivotal role in expanding QTLomics reach beyond borders. Leveraging his expertise in market research, branding, and campaign management, he collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to develop effective marketing strategies tailored to diverse international markets. With a customer-centric approach and a commitment to excellence, he strives to establish QTLomics a trusted partner in the global marketplace, facilitating seamless export processes and fostering meaningful relationships with clients worldwide.
Email ID: sales@qtlomics.com.
