1. Page | 1
OBJECTIVE
To take on challenging and innovative projects in the education and e-learning field so as to simplify and
advance the understanding of various concepts in Biology.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
PhD in Biochemistry graduate with six years of experience in university-level teaching and research
experience. Additionally, have one-year experience as a subject matter expert and content developer in
Biology.
Broad science knowledge in biochemistry, plant, molecular and cell biology, microbiology, genetics,
virology, immunology and chemistry. Fluent in English and Hindi with basic knowledge of French.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA May 2014
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biochemistry, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India June 2008
Percentage: 70.9%
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biochemistry, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India June 2006
Percentage: 83.8%
Advanced Diploma in Food Science and Quality Control, UGC, India June 2006
SKILLS
Skills:
 Content development, editing manuscripts, quality control, proof-reading
 Laboratory and inventory management
 Data analysis
 Biochemistry and molecular biology techniques expertise
 Freelancer and intern training
Technical Applications:
 Microsoft (MS) Office
WORK EXPERIENCE
Plancess EduSolutions Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India July 2015 – July 2016
Subject Matter Expert
Project – Content development, analysis and quality control in the section of Biology (Botany and
Zoology) for AIPMT/NEET examination
Responsibilities –
ROHIT BABLI KAMAT, PhD
103, C/16, Chandrakiran, Kalpak Estate, S.M. Road, Antophill, Mumbai – 400 037
purelypjk17@gmail.com; rohitkamat26@yahoo.co.in; +919820509548

2. Page | 2
 Complete development and quality control of the content, curriculum and exercise modules in the
section of Biology (Botany and Zoology)
 Hands-on experience in management, coordination, training and delegating responsibilities for the
relevant topics with junior SMEs and freelancers.
Project – Content development and quality control in the section of Verbal Ability comprising of English
Grammar, Verbal Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and Practice Book for CAT
Responsibilities –
 Editing, proof-reading, error-correction and finalizing the content of hardcopy (books) in Biology,
Chemistry and Mathematics for Science Projects (Level IX and X);
Project – Preplane (online assessment)
Responsibilities –
 Editing, proof-reading, error-correction and finalizing the tagging of questions in Biology for the
online module PITA
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA August 2008-May 2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant
Responsibilities –
 Taught introductory, intermediate and advanced level curriculum covering various topics in
Biochemistry to undergraduate and graduate students from all majors.
 Developed complete lecture notes and examination questions, graded reports and papers, arranged
for problem-based help sessions and one-on-one interactions with the students.
 Managed and handled class sizes ranging from 10 to 180 students in lecture and laboratory settings.
 Courses taught: Biochemistry and Society; Introductory Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry;
General Biochemistry; General Biochemistry Laboratory; Biochemistry I Laboratory.
 Coordinated with students at undergraduate levels in identifying how plants decolorize and
breakdown dyes from various classes under variable exposure conditions.
 Employed basic techniques of biochemistry and molecular biology in a problem-based
approach and generating independent, creative perspectives as well as alternative solutions
to identifiable problems.
Trainee at ACG Associated Capsules Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India April 2005
Responsibilities –
 Chemical analysis, microbiological analysis and quality control of raw materials used in
the manufacture of raw materials and finished capsule shells;
 Preparation of dyes for capsule coating.
 Data analysis.
Trainee at Parle Products Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India November 2004
Responsibilities –

3. Page | 3
 Chemical analysis and quality control of raw materials, finished products and packaging material.
 Data analysis.
Trainee at K.C.Engineering Corporation, Mumbai, India May 2004-June 2004
Responsibilities –
 Quality control analysis of raw materials, finished products and packaging materials.
 Monitoring of ice cream production.
Trainee at TAJ SATS Air Catering Ltd., Mumbai, India March 2004-April 2004
Responsibilities –
 Monitoring temperature controls, disinfection and general hygiene of different departments.
 Quality control of raw materials, finished products and packaging materials.
 Microbiological testing of raw materials, finished products and swab analysis of workers.
PUBLICATIONS
Kamat,RB and Davis, LC. 2011. Metabolism of azo dyes, methyl red and methyl orange by plants. K-
REx, http://krex.k-state.edu/dspace/handle/2097/9790.
Kamat,RB. 2014. Phytoremediation for dye decolorization. Theses/Dissertation submitted at Kansas
State University database K-REx,http://krex.k-state.edu/dspace/handle/2097/17548. ProQuest,
http://gradworks.umi.com/36/27/3627744.html.
AWARDS
The Dr. K.U.Naram Award from “The Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India)
[ASFT(I)]”, Mumbai chapter for securing 1st
Rank in the final year examination of Advanced Diploma in
Food Science & Quality Control in 2006.
The Graduate Student Council (GSC) Travel Grant for summer 2012 for presenting a poster the Plant
Biology 2012, July 20-24 2012 held at Austin, Texas, USA.
The Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research graduate student summer stipend awarded for
spring 2013 at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA.
The Hageman (Richard/Elizabeth) Graduate Student Travel Award for presenting a poster at the
Plant Biology 2013, July 20-24 2013 held at Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date ofBirth: 26th
July 1985
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Hobbies: Reading novels and scientific findings, playing badminton, driving