Dr Jagadish C. K. Mangu, PhD

Postdoctoral Researcher | Microbiology | Molecular Biology | Bacterial Systems

India
Jagadish29@gmail.com
+91 88869 09143

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Research scientist with over 9 years of experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and host–microbe interactions. Expertise in bacterial genetics, molecular cloning, gene expression analysis, recombinant protein expression and purification, and functional assays. Strong publication record including first-author peer-reviewed articles. Highly motivated to work on bacterial competition systems, secretion mechanisms (T6SS), and translational microbiology.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Bacterial secretion systems (Type VI Secretion System)
• Microbial competition and virulence mechanisms
• Molecular regulation (transcriptional and post-translational)
• Host–pathogen interactions
• Protein function and effector characterization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Postdoctoral Researcher

Umeå University, Sweden | 2023–2025

• Conducted research on bacterial and cellular stress-response mechanisms
• Designed and executed experiments involving molecular cloning, gene expression, and protein assays
• Performed recombinant protein expression and purification
• Applied fluorescence and confocal microscopy for functional studies
• Analysed and interpreted data; contributed to peer-reviewed publications
• Mentored students and collaborated in interdisciplinary teams

Doctoral Researcher (PhD)

Örebro University, Sweden | 2018–2023
Thesis: Influence of gut microbiota on xenobiotic toxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans

• Investigated host–microbe interactions under chemical stress
• Performed molecular biology techniques (PCR, qRT-PCR, ddPCR)
• Designed and conducted functional assays and imaging-based analyses
• Published multiple peer-reviewed articles (including first-author papers)
• Presented research at international conferences

Lecturer in Microbiology

Sree Vidyanikethan Degree College, India | 2016–2017

• Taught microbiology and molecular biology
• Supervised undergraduate laboratory and research projects

EDUCATION

PhD in Life Sciences – Örebro University, Sweden
MSc / BSc in Life Sciences (Microbiology) – India

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Molecular Biology

• DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, qRT-PCR, ddPCR
• Plasmid construction and cloning
• Gene expression analysis

Protein & Biochemistry

• Recombinant protein expression and purification
• SDS-PAGE, Western blotting
• Functional protein assays

Microbiology

• Bacterial culture and handling
• Antimicrobial and stress-response assays
• Microbial interaction studies

Imaging

• Fluorescence microscopy
• Confocal microscopy

General

• Experimental design and troubleshooting
• Data analysis and visualization
• Scientific writing and publication

PUBLICATIONS (Selected)

• Mangu JCK et al., Environmental Pollution (2022) – First author
• Mangu JCK et al., Science of the Total Environment (2022) – First author
• Paylar B. et al. (incl. Mangu JCK), Science of the Total Environment (2023)
• Thanikkal E., Mangu JCK, Francis M., BMC Research Notes (2012)

RESEARCH OUTPUT

• Multiple peer-reviewed publications (Web of Science indexed)
• International conference presentations
• Collaborative research contributions

LANGUAGES

English (fluent), Hindi, Telugu
Basic: Swedish, German

REFEREES

Available upon request