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Akash Shah

Biological Sciences graduate from The Arkansas State University with Master's in Molecular Biotechnology from The George Washington University. Currently working as President & Chief Scientific Officer at Kalpa Energy LLC.

Headline: Entrepreneur
Industries: Cleantech
Location: Washington, D.C.
Groups: Ignite Clean Energy (ICE), Wake Forest Business Plan Competition
Interested in: Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Joining a startup, Meeting new people, Participating in a competition, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup, Starting a company
Tags: algae biodiesel, Biotechnology, clean energy, clean tech, Energy, India
Schools: Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, George Washington University

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: Kalpa Energy LLC, Washington D.C.
Position: President & Chief Scientific Officer
Time period: April 2009 - Present
Description: Organizing operation plans, finding source of funding for start-up, devising new application of algae based products

Employer: The George Washington University, Washington D.C.
Position: Research Assistant
Time period: June 2008 - Present
Description: Aggregation of gold nano particles at various concentrations of Amino Acids and in different pH’s.

Employer: The Hudson Institute, Center for Future Security Strategies, Washington D.C.
Position: Intern
Time period: September 2008 - November 2008
Description: Review and analyze various Global and National Policies, such as Weapons of Mass Destructions, Economics and Energy Policy, Science and Technology issues.

Employer: Entrance Services- Gelman Library, George Washington University, Washington D.C.
Position: Graduate Staff Assistant I
Time period: September 2007 - May 2008

Employer: Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Jonesboro, AR
Position: Research Lab Assistant
Time period: June 2003 - August 2006
Description: Tried to locate Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), α7, in The pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN) of the Brain Stem

EDUCATION

University: George Washington University
Time period: 2009
Degree: Masters in Professional Studies, Molecular Biotechnology

University: Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
Time period: 2006
Degree: Biological Sciences, BSc

PUBLICATIONS

Papers: February 2008 Shah, Akash M. "LOCALIZATION OF NICOTINE-SENSITIVE CELLS IN THE BRAINSTEM." The Journal of Young Investigators 18, no. 2 (February 2008), http://www.jyi.org/research/re.php?id=1418
Nationwide
October 2008 2008 MID-ATLANTIC BIO CONFERENCE
Understanding Biofouling: Nonspecific Binding on Gold Nanoparticles Virginia

INFORMATION

Memberships: • Financial and Investment Club, 2007-2008
• South Asian Graduate Association, 2007-Present
• Medical Arts Club, 2002-2006
• College Against Cancer, 2004-2006
• Society for Neuroscience-Jonesboro, 2004-2006
• Honors College Association, 2004-2006
• Model United Nations, 2005-06
• Indian Student Organization, 2004-2006
• International Student Association, 2003, 2005
• Relay for Life, College Against Cancer and American Cancer Society, 2004-06
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, Medical Arts Club, 2003-04
• Student Government Association (SGA):
o Honors College Senator, 2005-06
o Chairman, Academic Affairs Committee, 2005-06
o Member of Action-Fund committee, 2005-06
• Shared Governance:
o Undergraduate Curriculum Council, SGA Representative, 2004 – 06
• Honors College Association:
o Minister of Exchequer (Treasurer), 2005-06
o Member of Constitution Committee, 2005-06
• Society for Neuroscience-Jonesboro:
o Vice-President, 2004-06
o Chairman, Action-Fund committee, 2005-06
• Indian Student Organization:
o Founding member of the Organization, 2004
o General Secretary, 2004-05
Awards: April 2009 THE GW BIZ PLAN COMPETITION
3rd Place winner, $3000 price, The George Washington University Washington D.C.
March 2009 WAKE FOREST BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION:
Semifinalist, Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
Spring 2008, 2009 GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP from Masters in Molecular Biotechnology program Washington D.C.
Aug. 2003-04 STUDENT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (formally SILO Undergraduate Research Fellowship) by Arkansas Department of Higher Education Jonesboro, AR
Aug. 2003-06 UNIVERSITY HONOR STUDENT, Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR
Akash Shah

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