Neem Jitendrakumar Patel
Associate Editor at Nature Microbiology
- Role
- Associate Editor at Springer Nature
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Neem Jitendrakumar Patel
I am an experienced, passionate and hardworking research scientist with strong technical skills in cell & molecular biology, genetics and microbiology. I am interested in bioremediation, microbiomes, novel environmental strain discovery, experimental design, microbial engineering, and science communication, and driving innovation through tailored approaches.In conjunction with my broad scientific proficiency, I have successfully served as a project director, demonstrating a proven ability to deliver significant and impactful interdisciplinary initiatives both on campus and within local communities. I have successfully written and been awarded grants for innovative campus sustainability and DEIB initiatives, spearheaded and successfully implemented advocacy initiatives, organized multiple major conferences and events, taught university level courses, and mentored undergraduate, graduate and secondary education students pursuing careers in STEM. In summary:*Research: 15+ years research experience in academia and industry, skilled in integration of field work and wet-lab with data analyses, microbiology, and genetics using a systems biology approach*Leadership and teamwork: 8+ year track record of leadership and team-oriented collaborations within multiple research projects spanning continents, the UC Berkeley Graduate Assembly and graduate student programs, and conference organization and planning.*Excellent writing and communication skills: authored science communication articles, oral presentations at both formal research conferences and science communication events open to the general public.*Excellent cross-disciplinary experience and highly motivated to learn and develop new skills
Experience
Associate Editor
Oct 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US
Education
New York University
Master's Degree, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
2014 — 2016
University of California, Berkeley
Ph.D., Microbiology, General
2017 — 2023
Georgia State University
BS Biological Sciences, minor chemistry, Applied & Environmental Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Genetics
2005 — 2012
Università degli Studi di Perugia
1° ciclo - Laurea L, Italian Studies
2009 — 2012
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