UTKARSH DIXIT

Course :M.Sc. (Hons.), Biological Science and B.E. (Hons.), Chemical, 2022
Email :f20170403@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
Mobile :8439751445
CGPA :7.79

COURSE INSTITUTE/COLLEGE BOARD/UNIVERSITY SCORE YEAR

CLASS XII Milton Public School CBSE 89.4 % 2017

CLASS X St. Conrad's Inter College ICSE 95.6 % 2015

Subjects / Electives Supply Chain Management, Heat Transfer, Microbiology, Environment, Development and Climate Change

Technical Proficiency Leadership, Teamwork, Problem Solving, SQL, Renewable Energy, Python3, Communication Skills, Excel

Project Intern, Accelerate Medicine (Axlmed) Apr 2021 - May 2021

Utilized a data and research-driven approach to understand and quantify diseases by studying over 210 clinical trials and articles.
Deduced and framed 15 parameters to reduce the reading time of complex studies on HIV by up to 80% per clinical trial.
Demonstrated the use of AI/ML models via 40+ studies and zeroed out on start-ups bringing upcoming innovations in the markets.
Summer Intern, Indian Railways Organization for Alternate Fuels (IROAF) May 2019 - Jul 2019
Presented the increment of theoretical efficiency of the Solar Cells from 33% to 45% via planar STPVs, as replacements of PV cells.
Surveyed Asia's largest railway colony for waste management issues & to determine the potential & feasibility of its bio-diesel plant.

PROJECTS

Analysis of Bio-fuel Production coupled with Wastewater Treatment Opportunities - Alternate Energy Jan 2020 - May 2020
Delved into the production techniques of biodiesel as recommended by the National Policy on Biofuels, 2018.
Evaluated biohydrogen as an additional alternative to the existing fuels and studied its production strategies.
Created a solution inculcating opportunities for the simultaneous treatment of wastewater in the production plants.
Microbial derived Bio-plastics: Updates and Future Prospects - Environmental Engineering, Biotechnology Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
Runner up at the Paper Presentation event in APOGEE, the annual technical fest of BITS Pilani with 1000+ participants.
Suggested improvements in the form of WheyPol, AnimPol, and more so as to make its large scale production economically feasible.

POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY

Joint Secretary - Biological Society Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

Spearheaded a multi-tier department of 50+ members by being unanimously elected, to work on team and event management.
Organized both technical and team-building events with a footfall of over 1500 participants.
Raised a revenue of over 185K, achieved a YOY of 1.5% and reduced the expenditure by 66%.
Technical Head - Renewable Energy Club Aug 2019 - May 2020
Supervised to upskill 10 new recruits, taught them the basics of renewable energy and mentored their technical projects.
Organized a technical event in APOGEE which saw participation of 200+ students from across the country.
Managed merchandise sale (online and offline modes) worth Rs. 2,10,000 on campus leading a team of 15 members.

COMPETITIONS

Upraised APM Program Nov, 2020

Qualified as a top 20% candidate among 7500 students across 25 Tier-1 institutes of India.
Tested on problem-solving, data Insights, foundational aptitude, product sense, and technical understanding.
BITS Case Study Competition Jul, 2020
First Runner-up in a case study on the Indian Luggage industry which was rolled out for a crowd of about 4000 students.
Made Profit Trees for each market player and performed a SWOT Analysis for the business strategies to increase profits by 12%.
Social Venture Challenge, TISS Mumbai Dec, 2019
Finalists at the biggest social entrepreneurship summit of the country with over 1000 participants across disciplines.
Developed an integrated transit solution to reduce commotion and problems in last-mile connectivity for smart city systems.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Renewable Energy Club - Role: Organizer | Cause: Environment Feb 2020 - Feb 2020
Organized a "Green Week" on the campus to raise awareness about environmental conservation.
Organized a sapling plantation drive followed by a 3 km Green Run in the college campus which had 80+ participants.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Earned 86.4% return on my stock portfolio in a 15-month period

Runner-up at the Interschool Badminton Competition in the city with over 155 participating schools.
Represented the school Taekwondo team at the state level and doubled up on the team's medal count for that year.