Sherlyn Putri Wijaya (Sherlyn PW)

+62 856-991-9992

sherlynpw@gmail.com

Research Interests:

Gut and Skin Microbiome, Epigenetics Control of Gene Expression, Host-Microbe Interaction, Nutrigenomics, Aging Associated Disease

educations

Atma Jaya Catholic University, Indonesia
Sep 2020 — Aug 2022 (EXPECTED)
Master of Science (MSc), Biotechnology
Cumulative GPA: 4.00
Thesis: Molecular Studies of Hydrolyzed Peptides Isolated from Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Skin as Growth Factors
Surya University, Indonesia
Sep 2013 – Sep 2017
Bachelor of Science, Biology (cum laude)
Cumulative GPA: 3.88
Experience: Teaching Assistant of Technical English, Basic Chemistry and Biochemistry, DNA Analysis and Plant and Animal Biodiversity course
Thesis: Formulation and Assessment of Rice Husk Ash-based Wastewater Media for growth of Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis

publications

Synergy of Silk and Alginate as Multifunctional Matrix via Solvent/Cross-Linker Duality of CaCl2
2021
(MANUSCRIPT READY)
Sherlyn Putri Wijaya, Fransiska Rusli, Gisella Roselyn Kontaria, Alvius Tinambunan, Elvina Gianina Meliala and Eden Steven
Assessment of Agaricus bisporus Mushroom as Protective Agent Against Ultraviolet Exposure
2021
(MANUSCRIPT READY)
Link: https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.10.21.465111
Chae Yeon Hwang, Yuniwaty Halim, Marcelia Sugata, Dela Rosa, Sherlyn Putri Wijaya and Eden Steven
Isolation and Identification of Endosymbiotic Bacteria from Tempeh Mold Rhizopus microsporus
2016
(Oral Presentation at Next-Generation Life Scientists (NEXT-GEN LS) Conference, Surya University)
Sherlyn Putri Wijaya and Ryanto Kurniadi

patents

Method for Circular Rearing of Black Soldier Fly with Protein Improved Empty Fruit Bunch as Rearing Substrate and Feedstock
2020
LOCAL PATENT PENDING: P00202007080, INTERNATIONAL PATENT PLANNED
Fabrication Method of Biodegradable Synthetic Leather from Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) with Natural Polymer Binders and Its Ensuing Products
2020
LOCAL PATENT PENDING: P00202002332, INTERNATIONAL PATENT PLANNED
Fabrication Method of Multifunctional Bio-Composite from Silk and Sodium Alginate Devoid of Any Osmotic Purification and Its Ensuing Products
2020
LOCAL PATENT PENDING: P00202002325, INTERNATIONAL PATENT PLANNED

experiences

Biopharmaceutical Laboratory at Dexa Laboratory of Biomolecular Sciences
Jul 2021 – Present
Research Intern
  • Optimize the enzymatic extraction and hydrolysis of Oreochromis niloticus skin protein
  • Assess the wound healing potency of the extract with cell-free method
  • Isolate and identify notable peptides from the extract
Emmerich Research Center (EMRC)
Jun 2018 - Jun 2021
Senior Research Associate and Lab Manager
  • Led a research project on agricultural waste protein improvement with microorganism
  • Carried out side projects on antimicrobial potencies of various natural products
  • Analyzed data and design all of EMRC research projects (together with the Research Assistant in charge of each project)
  • Prepared monthly reports and/or presented EMRC research updates to external partners as well as investors of EMRC
  • Wrote and edited publication drafts of all EMRC projects
  • Taught and guided students that was admitted as research interns in all EMRC laboratories on their research projects
  • Taught Chemistry and Biology Classes for secondary school students at Emmerich Education Center (sister company of EMRC)

experiences

Food Business and Technology, Prasetiya Mulya University
Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
Research Assistant (as part of BSc Thesis)
  • Optimized the use of wastewater as alternative growth media for Arthrospira platensis
  • Assisted in development and supervision of 1-month internship program for high school students
The Catalyst Magazine, Surya University
May 2016 — Jun 2017
Biotechnology Content Director
  • Established the first on-campus biotechnology magazine that act as bridge between the scientific community and the laymen
  • Planned contents for every article in the biotechnology rubrics
  • Wrote articles discussing biotechnology in real life
  • Edited all articles produced by The Catalyst writers
Research Center of Biology, Indonesia Institute of Sciences
Jan 2016 – Mar 2016
Research Intern
  • Isolated and identified potentially detrimental endosymbiotic bacteria from fungi Rhizopus microsporus var. microsporus commonly used in tempeh production
Surya University
Jan 2014 – Aug 2016
Student Researcher
  • Researched about production of second-generation biofuel from sugarcane bagasse
  • Carried out in silico research on drug discovery for rheumatoid arthritis

awards

  • President’s List Awardee, Surya University 2015/2016
  • Research Grant Awardee, Student Creativity Program (Research Division), Indonesia Ministry of National Education 2016
    • Research Topics: The Use of Household Waste as Innovative Culturing Growth Medium for Economically-valuable White Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus in Home-based Production System
  • Dean’s List Awardee, Surya University 2014/2015
  • Dean’s List Awardee, Surya University 2013/2014

certifications

Johns Hopkins University – Coursera Course Certificates
Introduction to the Biology of Cancer (with Honors), License: 2A723S8RFW2X - July 2016
University of Melbourne – Coursera Course Certificates
Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression, License: 2AMDCXBBKTAY - May 2016

skills

  • Microbiology:
    Aseptic technique, microbial isolation and identification, bacterial and fungal culturing and preservation, bacterial viable cell count, growth density measurement with spectrophotometer, bacterial staining, biochemical tests for bacterial identification, growth media formulation
  • Bioprocess:
    Microorganism alternative growth media formulation, substrate pre-treatment, enzymatic process
  • DNA Analysis:
    DNA extraction and purification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis, gel staining and visualization, sequence analysis with BLAST
  • Protein Analysis:
    Protein extraction and hydrolysis, protein quantification (Lowry, Bradford, Ninhydrin and Kjeldahl method), SDS-PAGE, 2D electrophoresis, sequence analysis with BLAST
  • Other Lab Skills:
    Collagen quantification with hydroxyproline assay, cell-free wound healing assessment with zymography, in silico drug screening, dialysis
  • Non-Lab Skills:
    Lab and project management, teaching, scientific writing, statistical data analysis with SPSS

references

Raymond Rubianto Tjandrawinata
Associate Professor
Biotechnology, Atma Jaya Catholic University
Maggy Thenawidjaja Suhartono
Professor
Biotechnology, Atma Jaya Catholic University
Eden Steven
Center Director
Yalun Arifin
Head of University Quality Assurance Office
Prasetiya Mulya University