Malarvannan Govindan

• PhD qualified Environmental Chemist with over 15 years working in Analytical Chemistry labs and wide experience in Environmental Chemicals. 
• Highly skilled in working on complex data sets and specialist in assessing human exposure to toxic substances. 
• Excellent analytical and communications skills, a team player, and a dedicated approach to working in a highly controlled environment.
• I am a well-organized thought leader and true networker. 

June 2011 – June 2022: Researcher at Toxicological Centre, University of Antwerp, Belgium

• My project focused on environmental and biomonitoring studies designed to determine human exposure sources, pathways, and effects of organic contaminants
• Worked independently and as a part of a team and completed several project goals on time
• Experienced in the Flemish / European human biomonitoring projects
• Performed specific projects with the European Commission's Joint Research Centre and medical industries for analysis of environmental chemicals in their products / medical devices
• Reviewed technical and economic evaluation of the investment proposals and provided inputs
• Trained and supervised graduate students in research projects 

April 2005 - March 2011: Monbukagakusho Fellow at Ehime University, Japan 

• Developed an extensive study to assess human exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the Philippines by characterizing different exposure pathways and evaluating exposure through human breast milk and scalp hair
• PhD dissertation utilizes organohalogen compounds in human samples from the Philippines: Levels and exposure pathways. 
• Worked as part of a team and completed project goals on time for WWF Japan on Wildlife Contamination Assessment of Nansei Islands (2005-2007).
• Worked on several national and international projects related to e-waste and municipal dumpsites in Asia

December 2004 - March 2005: POGO-IOC-SCOR Fellow at Cawthron Institute, New Zealand 

• Experienced in molecular techniques: DNA probes to detect harmful algal species, i.e., Whole-cell probe, Sandwich Hybridization Assay, PCR techniques, DNA Extraction, Protein Phosphatase Inhibition Assay and Radioligand Receptor Binding Assay

February 2004 - August 2004: Research Associate at Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, India

• Part of a research team that collaborated with various internal team experts and external research organizations 

April 1998 - January 2004: Research Fellow at Central Institute of Fisheries Education, India 

• Conducted several environmental impact assessment studies for industries and analyzed data to draft Environmental Impact Assessment reports

Mentored graduate student projects related to environmental pollution

Team working, leadership & collaboration 

• Work precisely and accurately in a multicultural society 
• Work independently and as part of a team with a commitment towards the mission 
• Collaborate (Internally and externally) and be flexible 
• A service-minded team player and true networker

Communication 

• Strong thought leader, excellent presentation skills and effective communication skills
• Well-organized, experienced in the analysis and synthesis of results and capable of solving laboratory problems 
• Having strong networking and high-quality collaboration in Belgium, Europe and the International

Project management 

• Trained in project management principles, systematic and results-oriented professional 
• Experienced in writing high-quality funding bids
• I am adept at handling multiple tasks competently and working well under pressure.
• Successful acquisition, implementation, and dissemination of projects