KAINAT RAO
Renala Khurd,PB
Summary
Motivated researcher with a master’s degree in plant biotechnology, seeking to pursue a PhD in taste perception and sensory sciences under Professor Russell Keast at Deakin University, with the goal of leveraging expertise in biotechnology, molecular biology, and food sciences to develop food products that align with consumer preferences and nutritional goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Food Content Specialist
Tossdown Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Lahore, Pakistan
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with Canadian and national food businesses and restaurants
- Analyze consumer behaviour and sensory preferences for food, nutrition, and health products
- Develop SEO-based content, digital marketing strategies, and blogs for food-based industries in Canada and Pakistan
SEO Content Creator
Telecoz.Tech Web Consultants
Lahore, Pakistan, Punjab
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Created SEO-driven content for US-based websites focusing on food sustainability, consumer behavior, and sensory science in food product development.
Intern, Research & Development
Four Brothers Group
Lahore, Pakistan, Punjab
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Engaged in research & development for seeds of cotton, rice, corn, and vegetables, focusing on DNA extraction and genetic transformation.
Intern, Environmental Sustainability
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Lahore, Pakistan
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Participated in the International Eco-Internship Programme focusing on environmental sustainability and consumer awareness.
Education
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) - Introduction To Sensory Science
Coursera University of California (Davis)
California 05.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Plant Biotechnology
National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
Pakistan 05.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biosciences - Applied Biosciences
National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
Pakistan 11.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Research Skills
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry: PCR, DNA Extraction and Purification, Gel Electrophoresis, Microbial Culturing, Chromatography Techniques (Column chromatography, HPLC, GCMS)
- Computational Biology: In-silico Protein Modeling, Molecular Docking, Protein-Ligand Interaction Analysis
- Bioinformatics Tools: MOE, Biovia Discovery Studio, ChemDraw, NCBI Tools (GenBank, BLAST)
Digital Skills
- Molecular Operating Environment (MOE): Protein Modelling, Molecular docking, Protein-Ligand Interaction
Molecular Visualization: PyMol, BIOVIA Discovery Studio Visualizer: Molecule Editor, ChemDraw
- NCBI Tools: GenBank, BLAST, ClustalW
- Digital Marketing: SEO Ranking, Content Development, ChatGPT Prompt Engineering
- Basic Skills: Academic Research and Writing, Scientific Writing, Zoom, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Soft Skills
- Teamwork-oriented with demonstrated leadership abilities
- Proven track record of successfully working within and leading teams
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/27/1998
- Nationality: Pakistani
Research Interests
- Taste Perception and Sensory Science: Investigating molecular mechanisms of taste receptors, particularly bitter GPCRs TAS2R4 and TAS2R14, and their impact on consumer food choices.
- Food Product Development: Enhancing sensory qualities of natural and plant-based food products through advanced molecular research.
- Consumer Behavior and Preferences: Analyzing the relationship between sensory stimuli and consumer choices in the food industry.
Language Skills
Urdu: Native
English: Proficient (IELTS Band 7, CEFR Level C1)
- IELTS English Language Proficiency Certification (Valid Until August 2025)
- Overall Band Score: 7/9
- Listening: 7.5
- Reading: 7
- Speaking: 6.5
- Writing: 6.5
Activities and Extracurriculars
- I like to write and study about food industry, so I work with local different food related start ups and businesses, and help them with their content strategies.
- Conducted a Career Counselling session for high school students at Askaria College Islamabad (October 2019).
- Served as General Secretary at NUST Technical Amusement Club (2018-2019).
- Awarded Best Deputy Director of Team Finance by NUST Bio Reach Society (2017-2018).
- Directed team Admin events in NUST Technical Amusement Club (2017-2018).
- Led social media efforts for NGO "ALMS 360" for the economic empowerment of widows in Pakistan (2017-2018).
References
- Dr. Muhammad Qasim Hayat, Professor, Department of Plant Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), NUST, Pakistan, e-mail: m.qasim@asab.nust.edu.pk
- Dr. Ishrat Jabeen, Professor, Computational Drug Design Lab (CDD), School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Sciences (SINES), NUST, Pakistan, e-mail: ishrat.jabeen@sines.nust.edu.pk
Timeline
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) - Introduction To Sensory Science
Coursera University of California (Davis)
05.2024 - Current
Food Content Specialist
Tossdown Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
10.2023 - Current
SEO Content Creator
Telecoz.Tech Web Consultants
10.2022 - 09.2023
Master of Science - Plant Biotechnology
National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
05.2020 - 05.2022
Intern, Research & Development
Four Brothers Group
07.2019 - 08.2019
Intern, Environmental Sustainability
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
07.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biosciences - Applied Biosciences
National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
11.2016 - 05.2020
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