💻 Vinay Rajput | Bioinformatics Analyst & Researcher 🧬

Welcome to my professional portfolio! 🎉 I am Vinay Rajput, a dedicated Bioinformatics Analyst & Researcher 🔬💻 specializing in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis, metagenomics, and bioinformatics pipeline development. My passion lies in leveraging computational biology and advanced analytics to address complex challenges in precision medicine, microbial ecology, and environmental genomics. 🌍🧬 Currently, I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics at CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, India 🇮🇳, where my research focuses on genomic surveillance, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and exploring microbial communities using cutting-edge technologies 🚀.

Throughout my career, I have gained 💾 proficiency in analyzing complex datasets from sequencing platforms like Illumina and Oxford Nanopore. I specialize in ⚙️ developing custom bioinformatics pipelines using Bash, Python, Snakemake, and Nextflow workflows, ensuring efficient and reproducible workflows for genomic, metagenomic, and variant analyses. Additionally, I have 🖥️ advanced skills in Python, R, and Linux shell scripting, which I utilize to create robust data visualization and analysis tools. My research spans several exciting domains, including 🧪 wastewater surveillance for tracking SARS-CoV-2 variants and AMR genes, 🌍 microbial diversity studies in polluted rivers, and 🌋 exploring microbial adaptations in extreme environments like Lonar soda lake.

💻 Computational Skills

• Programming Languages: 🐍 Python, 🖥️ Bash Scripting, 📊 R Programming.
• Workflow Development: ⚙️ Nextflow, 🔗 Snakemake.
• Bioinformatics Expertise: 🔬 Pipeline Development for genomics, metagenomics, and variant analysis; 🧬 Variant Calling (somatic and germline variants); 🧪 RNA-Seq Analysis; 🧾 Microarray Data Analysis; 🤖 Machine Learning applications in computational biology; 🧠 Cancer Genomics; 🧹 Wastewater-based Epidemiology for SARS-CoV-2 and AMR genes.
• Computational Biology Tools: 📂 Alignment Tools (DIAMOND, BWA, Bowtie2); 📜 Data Visualization (ggplot2, seaborn, Plotly); 📈 Statistical Analysis (DESeq2, edgeR); 🧩 Molecular Docking (AutoDock, PyMOL).

🏆 Research Interests

• Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Surveillance using metagenomics.
• Cancer Genomics: Studying somatic mutations and pathways.
• RNA-Seq: Differential expression and functional annotation.
• Microbial Ecology: Exploring microbial diversity in extreme environments.
• Machine Learning: Predictive modeling for genomics and healthcare.
• Molecular Docking: Structure-based drug discovery.

As a 📚 published researcher, I have contributed extensively to the scientific community, with works featured in reputed journals, highlighting topics such as 🦠 SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance, 🧬 microbial ecology, and 💊 the dynamics of antibiotic resistance in diverse environments. I also provide 🤝 bioinformatics consultation for research and industry projects, offering expertise in 🔧 pipeline development, 🦠 pathogen surveillance, and 🧬 metagenomic analysis.

If you’re looking for a dedicated bioinformatics professional to collaborate on your research or industry project, I’d be delighted to connect! 😊 Together, we can uncover meaningful insights and drive advancements in genomics and beyond 🚀. Feel free to reach out to me via 📧 email at srm.vinay0005@gmail.com or explore my work on Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and GitHub. Let’s decode the secrets of life together! 🧬✨