SARATH SELVAN

A skilled professional with expertise in analytical and instrumentation techniques, including UV–Vis spectrophotometry and dissolution testing. Proficient in formulation and materials science, focusing on immediate-release tablets and excipient functions. Demonstrates strong quality and compliance knowledge with GMP/GLP awareness, SOP drafting, and data integrity practices. Adept in data analysis using MS Excel, GraphPad Prism, and basic Python for plotting. Committed to maintaining high standards of laboratory practice and continuous improvement through CAPA/root-cause analysis.

Enthusiastic Course Representative with knack for building strong student relationships and fostering supportive learning environment. Enhanced student engagement through innovative communication strategies, leading to improved course feedback and satisfaction. Skilled at resolving conflicts and representing student interests effectively to faculty.

In-vitro Dissolution & UV–Vis Assay — Paracetamol Tablets | University of Surrey | 2025, Prepared media (900 mL, 37 C), operated USP II at defined rpm, and executed timed sampling with syringe filtration., Built calibration at 242 nm; calculated % release vs time and checked sink conditions (C_s ≥ 3×C_max)., Investigated anomalies (non-monotonic spikes >100 %); improved procedure by re-blanking before each read, thorough cuvette rinse/dry, and discarding first filtrate drops — yielding smoother, reproducible profiles., Summarised brand-to-brand differences using t50/t80 and early-time slopes; interpreted effects of disintegrants, surfactants (SDS), coatings, and lubricants., Machine-Learning Pipeline for Anti-TB Screening | BSc Project | 2023 - 24, Curated descriptors for 177 GSK molecules; trained Naïve Bayes, Random Tree, SMO classifiers to prioritise inhibitors of M. tuberculosis., Identified 23 candidates (top-scoring) and communicated findings in a research-style report; reinforced reproducibility via clear data splits and documentation., Demonstrated the potential of AI/ML to accelerate early drug-discovery triage.

I am permitted to work full-time because a year in industry is an integrated and assessed part of my course. Upon graduation, I am eligible for 18 months of Graduate Route work rights. This means I have 2.5 years of continuous work permission from the beginning of my employment.