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lead = "Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, India.",
about = "Dr. Ritu Raval was integral in collating the experimental and design aspects of AMPifin. From
continual
mentorship for our project to involving herself in our educational activities, her contribution toward iGEM
MIT_MAHE has been irreplaceable.",
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{{ renderPerson(
name = "Dr. Fayaz SM",
lead = "Assistant Professor—Selection Grade, Department of Biotechnology, Manipal Institute of Technology,
Manipal",
about = "Dr Fayaz played a crucial role in consolidating the peptide design approach and helped us analyse
the
results of the molecular dynamic simulation. His contribution to the team and project has been impeccable.",
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) }}
{{ renderPerson(
name = "Ashrith Sagar Yedlapalli",
lead = "Head of Software and Wiki Web Development",
about = "One of the most competent members of our team, Ashrith is your go-to member for all things tech!
With
the cleverest of ideas, he can code his way through anything! Nicknamed the ‘hecker’, you’ll find him
watching
3Blue1Brown in his spare time. As good as he is with his laptop’s keyboard, he’s also a seasoned
keyboardist!",
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{{ renderPerson(
name = "Avani Hegde",
lead = "Head of Research",
about = "A master of all arts, Avani is a force to be reckoned with! From her unending knowledge that helps
string our project together to her exceptional debating skills—she’s easily one of the most pivotal members
of
our team. A major astronomy enthusiast, she’s always around to geek away about the cosmos. In her free time,
you’ll find her singing melodiously!",
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) }}
{{ renderPerson(
name = "Dnyanada Anil Khile",
lead = "Research Member",
about = "Dnyanada—she’ll adore you if you pronounce that right in the first go. With the most amiable
personality, she’s one member that seems to have it all together! Dnyanada loves her water bottle—she claims
it’s her motivation to hydrate herself. Besides her brilliant research skills, she’s also a proficient
tennis
player!",
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) }}
{{ renderPerson(
name = "Nava Bharati Manickam",
lead = "Head of Human Practices",
about = "If you spot someone in an all-black outfit, it has to be Nava. She’s an excellent communicator and
always looks out for our project. Nava loves her morning coffee—she can’t do without it. You’ll find her
straightening her hair on a whim when stressed out. The week is incomplete if there isn’t a Myntra parcel
arriving for her.",
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) }}
{{ renderPerson(
name = "Naomi Ann Thomas",
lead = "Management and Human Practices Member",
about = "Naomi is the sweetest member of our team. She has brilliant managerial skills, and she’s highly
reliable. An avid K-drama fan—you’ll find her binge-watching it during her free time. Always up for a
conversation, Naomi’s a great listener, and she’ll make sure to turn your day around with her charm. And oh,
she
makes the best ramen noodles!",
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) }}
{{ renderPerson(
name = "Punya Hirawat",
lead = "Dry Lab Member",
about = "Punya’s one of the sharpest members of our team, and you’re sure to have some of your best
conversations with him. He loves to watch Formula One and enjoys playing different sports. When idle, he
tends
to watch some of the most random content on YouTube. Punya’s also an avid fan of Anime and Manga!",
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) }}
{{ renderPerson(
name = "Rahil Ummar Faruk Abbu",
lead = "Head of Wet Lab",
about = "Rahil’s no short of the cinnamon roll of positivity in our team. His jokes will surely crack you
up,
and his ever-cheerful nature is invigorating! Being the fitness freak he is, you’ll often see him on his way
to
the gym while sipping a bottle of Sting. He’s a major foodie—by the time you reach half of your burger, he
would’ve inhaled two of those. On another note, he loves making documents to organise all things wet lab!",
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{{ renderPerson(
name = "Rathnamegha Lingamshetty",
lead = "Wet Lab Member",
about = "Megha’s one of the sweetest people on our team—she always looks out for you. She’s as creative as
she
is smart, and brings structure to our project at each stage. She loves all things biology and science, and
has
the cutest bows to match all of her outfits. Megha is fond of gaming and anime, probably just as much as
IKEA.",
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) }}
{{ renderPerson(
name = "Renuka Basawa",
lead = "Research Member",
about = "A boss woman. Being one of our most integral research members, Renuka’s terrific at what she does.
She’s lovely to be around—almost like our little dumpling. Her analytical nature makes our project better
every
day. In her free time, she loves to sketch. Renuka’s always on the lookout for new snacks, and she may have
tried everything you’ll find at the Campus store!",
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) }}
{{ renderPerson(
name = "Riddhi Agrahari",
lead = "Graphics Member",
about = "Riddhi’s a brilliant designer; the sky isn’t the limit for a mind like hers. Her skillset in
graphics
and likeable character make her a go-to person for a good conversation. In her free time, Riddhi’s fond of
cooking, and one of her favourite dishes is a good bowl of pasta. She’s also into reading and
photography—pretty
skies being her best-loved aesthetic.",
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) }}
{{ renderPerson(
name = "Rohit Harikumar",
lead = "Graphics Member",
about = "Not only does Rohit’s cheerful nature ease tensions on a terrible day, but he is also one of the
most
amicable people you will ever have a chance to meet. An exceptionally skilful artist, he can make the canvas
come alive with his strokes. Rohit loves to play all kinds of instruments, especially the guitar. He is also
an
avid fan of Anime and Manga!",
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) }}
{{ renderPerson(
name = "Rohit Manikantan",
lead = "Management and Human Practices Member",
about = "Being the Mallu boy that he is, Rohit has a definite South Indian overlord vibe. He’s an optimistic
person and gives the best bear hugs. In his free time, he loves to watch anime and play basketball. Anything
management-related, he’s your go-to guy!",
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) }}
{{ renderPerson(
name = "Serin Joby Parekkadan",
lead = "Wet Lab Member",
about = "Serin is one of the kindest members of our team. She’s dependable and adept at what she does. She’s
easily one of the most photogenic members on our team—her dimples are to die for! Serin enjoys a game of
badminton and listens to her favourite tunes in her free time!",
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{{ renderPerson(
name = "Shaan Chirag Ganatra",
lead = "Dry Lab Member",
about = "Shaan’s one of the quickest learners on our team. He makes the funniest Babu Rao impression—it’s
almost
iconic! You’d wish to be in the same hostel as him because he’s always stocked up on the yummiest snacks.
Shaan’s a huge fan of KK and Linkin Park—he would give anything to jam to their music. He’s also into rock
bands
and loves to catch a Formula One race in his free time.",
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{{ renderPerson(
name = "Suhani Kabra",
lead = "Team Co-Leader",
about = "Suhani is compassionate, level-headed and objective. She knows how to bring out the best in
everyone
and understand what they might be going through. Her Instagram feed is all cats, and she likes to refer to
them
as ‘smol’. When stressed, she enjoys a game of Subway Surfers. She’s also super passionate about writing and
loves a pleasant morning run!",
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{{ renderPerson(
name = "Tushar Mishra",
lead = "Team Co-Leader",
about = "Tushar’s hard work and passion motivate everyone else. He loves all things science, pushing
himself,
the team, and the project to be better every day. He’s one of the most approachable members of our team and
is
still a kid at heart! Tushar does not like Meta—he has a mysterious feud with the Zuck. He’s a food
enthusiast
and a pro-baker in the making!",
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) }}
{{ renderPerson(
name = "Vaibhav Revankar",
lead = "Head of Dry Lab",
about = "Vaibhav is a quick learner, and he never gives up. He’s the only one we trust with the core aspects
of
our project. Exam season is incomplete without us hovering around for his notes! Besides his brilliant mind
when
it comes to the technicalities of our project, Vaibhav’s also a great photographer! You’ll see him playing
the
guitar and listening to rock music in his free time",
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