Hardik Rathod
Ph.D. Title:
Role of extracellular vesicles in antimicrobial resistance and virulence of bacterial pathogens
I am a biotechnologist with a strong interest in microorganisms and their role in human health and disease, particularly infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). During my bachelor’s degree, I conducted research on nanoparticle synthesis, characterization and anticancer activity, gaining interdisciplinary experience and foundational skills in laboratory techniques and data analysis. I pursued an M.Sc. by research in Biotechnology, focusing on effect of interspecies signaling molecules in the regulation of two component system in S. pyogenes. My work explored bacterial virulence and AMR, strengthening my expertise in microbiological and molecular techniques and deepening my understanding of how pathogens survive antibiotic treatment.
Currently, I am a dual Ph.D. researcher at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and Aston University, studying pathogens such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes. My research aims to understand host–pathogen interactions and resistance mechanisms to support improved therapeutic strategies. I am driven to contribute to impactful research addressing global AMR challenges.