Shafana Farveen

About

A dedicated PhD candidate at SRMIST, specializing in the fascinating field of Genetic Engineering.

With a strong foundation in both academic research and industry experience, I bring a unique perspective to the world of bioscience.

My journey started with a dynamic role at Hindustan Unilever's R&D team and then was a part of Farcast Bioscience and LifeCell Pvt. Ltd., where I gained invaluable insights into cutting-edge research practices.

Currently, my research focus revolves around the exciting realm of biodegradation of plastics using microbial approaches, complemented by the powerful tools of genetic engineering. I am passionate about addressing one of the most pressing global issues – plastic waste – by leveraging the potential of biological systems.

Employment

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology Research Scholar
  2021 - Present
• Lifecell Internation Pvt.Ltd Executive
  2020 - 2021
• Unilever (India) Research Consultant
  2018 - 2019

Education

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology PhD
  2021 - Present
• Vellore Institute of Technology University M.Sc
  2017 - 2019
• University of Madras B.Sc
  2014 - 2017

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (6)

• Functional specialization and enzymatic mechanisms of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBH) degradation in anaerobic digesters: Insights from shotgun metagenomics and molecular modeling
  Bioresource Technology Reports 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102424
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• Enhancing Bioplastic Degradation in Anaerobic Digestion: A Review of Pretreatment and Co-Digestion Strategies
  Polymers 2025 DOI: 10.3390/polym17131756
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• Batch and semi-batch anaerobic digestion of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBH) bioplastic: New kinetic, structural, microbiological and digestate phytotoxicity insights
  Science of The Total Environment 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178794
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• Omic-driven strategies to unveil microbiome potential for biodegradation of plastics: a review
  Archives of Microbiology 2024 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-024-04165-3
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• Correction: Enterobacter cloacae-mediated polymer biodegradation: in-silico analysis predicts broad spectrum degradation potential by Alkane monooxygenase
  Biodegradation 2024 DOI: 10.1007/s10532-024-10095-0
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• Association of Laccase from Bacillus cereus O2-B and Pseudomonas aeruginosa O1-P with the bio-degradation of polymers: an in vitro to in silico approach
  Biodegradation 2023 DOI: 10.1007/s10532-023-10028-3
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