Bio

Professionally

Let me introduce as Raj, professionally, a Prediction Biologist and Molecular Geneticist, working as a Senior Lead Scientist in Life Science & Technology Centre, Bangalore for farming community by developing improved plant varieties and technologies. Worked in Europe & USA for ~7 years as Computational Biologists in UNIDO, UNITS, Italy and UNC, USA.

What Else I do

In addition to my profession, I keep some serious hobbies, that include,

Photography

In last ~17 years passionate about macro photography and recently drone based aerial photography . Obtained 2 international and few national recognitions, besides the Photography challenge Host in dpreview, world’s largest photography platform for professionals. Some of my work can be seen from DFoto

Trecking

As a family, we enjoy tracking and rock climbing, covered more than 40 small mountains around Bangalore; Alps in Italy; Chimney Rock in USA and few mountains in Brazil & Chile

Road Cyclist

In the last decade, I have developed interest in Road biking, member of Decathlon group for long rides. Average biking distance is 30-35km per session at 19 - 22kmph, twice a week.

Super Biking

Passion for super biking, but never had a chance to ride a inline 4 cylinder machines. Currently rides Niinja 650R and Z650, enjoys week end rides and part of xBHP and active in Kawi group

Personally

We live as a family in PRG, with Viji (Wife); Soumitha (Daughter) and Kavin (Son), My working hours are 8am to 5pm, excluding Saturday & Sunday.