Ramgopal Rao S

Dr. Ramgopal is working as Academic Manager in Biocon Academy, Bangalore since 2016 and manages advanced Skill Development Training Programs - Biocon–KGI Certificate Program in Biosciences and BITS–Biocon Certificate Program in Applied Industrial Microbiology, wherein Industrial Training is provided for Life Science Professionals with 100% placement opportunities in Biotechnology Industries. He manages Biocon Academy “Faculty Development Program” – an Industrial Training program for Life Science Faculty. He trains students on biotechnology Industry market scope, good manufacturing practices, clean rooms, biotech industrial facility design, process flow diagrams, ICH guidelines, pharmaceutical qualification, validation, biotech innovation, patents, career opportunities in biotech industries etc.

A gold medallist in his masters, ramgopal holds a PhD in plant biotechnology, a professional MBA and post graduate diploma in patents law to his credit. He has 20 plus years of professional experience in teaching, research, leadership and managerial roles in biotechnology sector. Earlier, as teaching faculty he taught biotechnology courses for b. tech/m. tech biotechnology programs for 12 years. He had a brief stint in CSIRO, Canberra, Australia as a visiting scientist. He has completed funded biotech research projects, published research papers in peer reviewed journals. four students have so far completed PhD under his guidance.

Ramgopal has delivered invited talks, conducted training/awareness workshops pan India on biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, IPR, job skills, career opportunities etc. for the benefit of life science students and faculty. He spends his leisure time singing, playing Tabla and is passionate with chess, reading fiction & watching news.