Ramgopal Rao S
Associate Director @ Biocon Academy | Biotechnology, GMP
- Role
- Associate Director at Biocon Academy
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ramgopal Rao S
A senior professional with over 26 years of experience in Biotechnology & Life Sciences academia & industry, serving as Teacher, Researcher, Trainer, & Career Mentor, with strong track record of building effective linkages between academia, industry, higher education institutions. Widely recognized for contributions to industry‑aligned education, skill development, talent pipeline creation in biotechnology & biopharma.Associated with Biocon Academy for past decade, playing key role in managing advanced industry‑integrated skill development & placement programs, including Biocon KGI Program in Biosciences, BITS–Biocon Program in Applied Industrial Microbiology, & Biocon–Ramaiah Program in QC Analytical Sciences, designed to provide hands‑on industrial exposure, GMP awareness, regulatory orientation, and direct pathways to employment. Actively liaises with Biotech, Biopharma, Pharmaceutical companies, CROs, CRAMs, CRDMOs, and Bio‑services organizations to facilitate career opportunities for trained graduates.Leads Biocon Academy Faculty Development Program, working closely with Biocon Subject Matter Experts to train Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Pharmacy faculty in industry expectations, applied teaching practices, and professional skill development. Serves as BoS & Industry Advisory Board member for multiple universities & HEIs, contributing to curriculum design, upgradation, and alignment with industry needs.Previously served as Associate Head of Biotech Department & Program Coordinator – M.Tech Biotechnology, establishing advanced biotech laboratory facilities & functioning as Member Secretary of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC). Actively contributed to NBA accreditation of BTech & MTech programs, NAAC accreditation, World Bank–funded TEQIP Phase I & II projects, and institutional initiatives toward UGC Autonomous status.Research experience spans oilseed crop biotechnology, bioactive phytochemicals from medicinal plants, microalgal biofuels using photobioreactors, and microbial fuel cells for energy generation & wastewater treatment. Executed funded research projects, published in peer‑reviewed journals, delivered invited talks, and guided 4 PhD scholars.An experienced educator with 12+ years of BTech, 8+ years of M.Tech teaching, and 10 years at Biocon Academy, having trained & placed 800+ professionals in biotech & biopharma. Actively engaged in career guidance, faculty coaching, IPR & patent awareness, project supervision, science outreach through articles, webinars, and digital content.
Experience
Associate Director
Jul 2025 — Present
Education
Harvard Law School
PatentX, Patent Law and Global Public Health
Gulbarga University
BSc, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
1994 — 1997
National Academy of Legal Studies & Research (NALSAR) University Hyderabad
Post Graduate Diploma in Patents Law, Intellectual Property Law
2007 — 2008
Gulbarga University
M Sc, Botany
Gulbarga University
PhD, Plant Biotechnology
Karnataka State Open University
MBA, Professionals
2009 — 2010
Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB)
Hindustani Senior Grade, Tabla
1985 — 1997
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