Alex Sebastian Raj

About

I am a phytotechnology and bioactives R&D specialist with over 15 years of experience in the discovery, extraction, characterization, and translational development of plant-derived bioactives for applications in human health, animal nutrition, and sustainable agriculture. My research focuses on advanced green extraction technologies, phytochemical stabilization, and bioavailability enhancement, with emphasis on mechanistic understanding, reproducibility, and scalability.

I have led and contributed to multi-institutional, grant- and industry-funded research programs that successfully translated laboratory discoveries into validated, industrially deployable technologies. My work includes the development of standardized botanical actives, phytopharmaceutical intermediates, phytobiotics for antibiotic-free animal health, and sustainable biomass valorization platforms aligned with circular bioeconomy principles.

I actively collaborate with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry partners on translational research, technology transfer, and evidence-based innovation from bench to market.

Employment

• Shear Biosciences Chief Innovation Officer
• Freshrooms Lifesciences Pvt Ltd Manager - R&D

Education

• Bishop Heber College M. Sc

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (2)

• A high-efficiency sonication-assisted Agrobacterium transformation pipeline enables functional chitinase gene delivery in Cucumis anguria L. for disease-resistance improvement
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• Production of Multifunctional Biodegradable Bioplastics from Sugarcane Bagasse Using Bacillus sp.: A Sustainable Solution for Active Food Packaging
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