I am a dedicated undergraduate student specializing in biochemistry, bioinformatics, and metagenomics data analysis. Currently working on Whole Metagenome Sequencing (WMS) analysis from IPB's Arboretum Forest Soil environment, focusing on antimicrobial resistance genes.
- Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) & Metagenomics
- Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
- Big Data Analytics using R
- Genome-based insights for Precision Medicine
- Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) genes
- Co-Author | "Mengungkap Genom Bakteri: Analisis WGS dan Identifikasi Gen Resistensi Antimikroba (AMR)"
- Published by IPB Press (June - December 2025)
- Contributed chapters on sequencing technologies, analysis programs, data visualization, and AMR gene identification
- Designed book cover and layout
- View Book
- 2nd Author | "Bioactive compounds of Sungkai (Peronema canescens Jack) as Natural Antiallergen: In Silico Study"
- Published in Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry (April - September 2025)
- Conducting molecular docking and density functional theory (DFT) analysis to carry out drug design of natural antihistamines.
- Read Paper
- Bionanotechnology | NanoCure: Atherosclerosis therapy using Anti-CD36 targeted microneedle patch with encapsulated nanourcumene
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Biochemistry Innovation 4.0 | Smart Enzymatic Biofuel Cell Nanomaterial based on IoT and Machine learning for renewable energy in the era of global industrial transformation 5.0
- Designing IoT scheme for smart EBFC
- Conducting scheme design for EBFC workflow
Metagenomic Taxonomy Visualization | Open Source Tool Development
- Overview: Developed a specialized R toolkit to automate the processing and visualization of taxonomix classification results from metagenomic data (specifically Kraken2/Bracken outputs).
- Key Features
- Automated Data Cleaning: Implemented filters to remove "unclassified" reads for focused analysis.
- Smart Re-normalization: Algorithmically recalculates relative abundances based solely on classified reads.
- Dynamic Visualization: Generates publication-ready. Stacked Barplots (for community composition) and Dumbbell plots (for abundance shifts).
- View Repository
Soil Metagenome Analysis | Current Thesis Research
- Collecting sample from IPB Arboretum Forest's soils and exracting microbiome DNA using FastDNA SPIN Kit for Soil
- Conducting DNA gel electrophoresis, Qubit, and NanoDrop for DNA quality & quantity evaluation
- Whole metagenome sequencing using PromethION 2 Solo
- Metagenome reads analysis through quality control (fastplong), assembly (metaFlye), binning (MetaBAT2 & CONCOCT), annotation (both taxonomy and functional), and antimicrobial resistance gene identification
- Focus: Antimicrobial resistance gene identification
- Tools: R Studio, UseGalaxy platform
- R Studio for genomic data analysis
- UseGalaxy platform (QC, assembly, binning, annotation, BGC)
- Whole Genome Sequencing with ONT (Oxford Nanopore Technologies)
- Metagenomics data pipeline
- 3D Protein Modelling: Yasara, PyMol
- Molecular Docking Studies
- In Silico Drug Design
- Basic laboratory instrumentation
- PCR and primer design
- Plasmid extraction
- Cell transformation
- Nucleic acid and protein engineering
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
- Figma
- Microsoft Office Suite
Laboratory Assistant | IPB University
- General Biochemistry (Veterinary Medicine) | Aug - Dec 2025
- Supporting both regular and international graduate programs
- Nucleic Acid & Protein Engineering (Biochemistry Dept.) | Aug - Dec 2025
- Teaching primer design, plasmid extraction, cell transformation
- Basic Chemistry | Aug 2024 - Dec 2025
- Assisting first-year students in chemistry practicum
- Head of Media Branding Division | Get Closer to Biochemistry (GCTB) 2024
- Led media branding for 98 participants orientation period
- Staff, CIC Division | CREBS (Community of Research and Education in Biochemistry)
- Managed social media content and biochemistry information distribution
- Developed design concepts (color palettes, layouts)
- Staff, Biomolecular Division | ONT Sequencing Workshop 2025
- 🥇 Gold Medal - Mathematics Olympiad | Indonesian Science Competition (ISC)
- ⭐ Best Staff - CIC Division, CREBS
📍 Bogor, Indonesia
📧 farelpurba09@gmail.com
📱 +6281262879568
"Committed to continuous learning and innovation in biochemistry and bioinformatics"
GPA: 3.60 | IPB University - Department of Biochemistry, Division of Biomolecules