Volunteer Work
Actively contributing to 24 volunteer and leadership roles across scientific organizations, mentorship programs, and community building initiatives. These experiences have enhanced communication and leadership skills while reinforcing commitment to making science accessible.
2026
5 rolesCommunity Advisor of RSG-Korea
ISCB Regional Student Group Korea
Serving as Community Advisor for RSG-Korea, supporting student-led activities, mentorship, and collaborative initiatives in computational biology and bioinformatics.
Champion at Genome Sequence Analysis - Asia 2026
Welcome Connecting Science
Selected as a facilitator for the Genome Sequence Analysis - Asia 2026 program, contributing to collaborative learning and training activities in genome analysis and bioinformatics.
Mentor at Pusan National University
Pusan National University
Mentoring students and supporting academic and research-related activities at Pusan National University.
Reviewer at Scientific Reports
Springer Nature
Serving as a peer reviewer for manuscripts submitted to Scientific Reports, contributing to the evaluation of interdisciplinary scientific research.
Reviewer at ACS Journals
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Reviewing scientific manuscripts for ACS journals in the areas of computational biology, bioinformatics, and drug discovery.
2025
4 rolesCampus Partner at Perplexity
Perplexity AI, Pusan National University
Serving as a campus partner for Perplexity AI at Pusan National University, promoting AI-driven research and student engagement initiatives.
Reviewer at Springer Nature Journals
Springer Nature
Contributing as a reviewer for Springer Nature journals, supporting the peer review and scientific publishing process.
President of RSG-Korea (Regional Student Group)
International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB)
Leading the ISCB Regional Student Group in Korea, coordinating activities and fostering collaboration among computational biology students and researchers across the region.
President of APBioNET Student Council
Asia-Pacific Bioinformatics Network
Leading the student council for the Asia-Pacific Bioinformatics Network, promoting bioinformatics education and research collaboration across the region.
2024
3 rolesPresident of Indian Community at Pusan National University
Pusan National University, South Korea
Leading the Indian student community at Pusan National University, fostering cultural exchange and providing support for Indian students in Korea.
Volunteer at APBJC Conference
Asia-Pacific Bioinformatics Joint Conference
Assisted in organizing the Asia-Pacific Bioinformatics Joint Conference held in Okinawa, Japan, supporting event logistics and participant coordination.
Student Member of American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
American Society for Microbiology
Active student member contributing to the microbiology community and accessing professional resources and networking opportunities.
2023
4 rolesVice President of Indian Community at Pusan National University
Pusan National University, South Korea
Supported leadership responsibilities for the Indian student community, assisting in event organization and community building activities.
Ambassador of Asia at Immunopaedia
Immunopaedia
Serving as an ambassador representing the Asia region, helping to promote immunology education and research resources.
Mentor at The Social Scientist
The Social Scientist
Mentoring students and early-career researchers in scientific communication and research methodology.
Student Ambassador Fellow of Asia-Pacific Bioinformatics Network
Asia-Pacific Bioinformatics Network
Representing the student community in the APBioNET network, promoting bioinformatics awareness and educational initiatives.
2022
4 rolesMentor in Teach for Science Fellowship
PRAYAS and INYAS
Mentoring students under the Teach for Science Fellowship program, sharing knowledge and inspiring young minds in science education.
Review Board Member at Medicon Microbiology
Medicon Microbiology (MCMI) Publishers
Serving as a review board member for scientific publications in microbiology, contributing to quality assurance in scientific literature.
Bentham Ambassador at Bentham Science Publishers
Bentham Science Publishers
Acting as an ambassador for Bentham Science Publishers, promoting their scientific publications and resources to the research community.
Student Chapter Chair (Core Member) in BIOCLUES
BIOCLUES
Leading the student chapter of BIOCLUES, organizing workshops and promoting bioinformatics collaboration.
2021
2 rolesScientific Reviewer at International Healthcare Research Journal
International Healthcare Research Journal
Reviewing research manuscripts for the International Healthcare Research Journal, contributing to the peer review process.
Research Volunteer at COVID-KOSHA
COVID-KOSHA
Contributed to COVID-19 research efforts through data analysis and literature review to support pandemic response initiatives.
2020
2 rolesCampus Ambassador at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Research Foundation
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Research Foundation
Representing the foundation on campus, promoting research opportunities and scientific engagement among students.
Campus Ambassador at E-Cell IIT Hyderabad
E-Cell IIT Hyderabad
Serving as a campus ambassador for entrepreneurship cell activities, promoting innovation and startup culture among students.
Impact and Learning
These volunteer experiences have had a profound impact on Somenath's personal and professional development. They have enhanced communication and leadership skills, broadened understanding of the societal impact of scientific research, provided opportunities to apply knowledge in diverse contexts, connected him with a wider network of scientists and science enthusiasts, and reinforced commitment to making science accessible and beneficial to society.