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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 roles

Community Advisor of RSG-Korea

ISCB Regional Student Group Korea

Leadership

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

Facilitator

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

Mentoring students and supporting academic and research-related activities at Pusan National University.

Reviewer at Scientific Reports

Springer Nature

Reviewer

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)

Reviewer

Reviewing scientific manuscripts for ACS journals in the areas of computational biology, bioinformatics, and drug discovery.

2025

4 roles

Campus Partner at Perplexity

Perplexity AI, Pusan National University

Campus Partnership

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

Reviewer

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)

Leadership

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

Leadership

Leading the student council for the Asia-Pacific Bioinformatics Network, promoting bioinformatics education and research collaboration across the region.

2024

3 roles

President of Indian Community at Pusan National University

Pusan National University, South Korea

Leadership

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

Volunteering

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

Membership

Active student member contributing to the microbiology community and accessing professional resources and networking opportunities.

2023

4 roles

Vice President of Indian Community at Pusan National University

Pusan National University, South Korea

Leadership

Supported leadership responsibilities for the Indian student community, assisting in event organization and community building activities.

Ambassador of Asia at Immunopaedia

Immunopaedia

Ambassador

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

Mentoring students and early-career researchers in scientific communication and research methodology.

Student Ambassador Fellow of Asia-Pacific Bioinformatics Network

Asia-Pacific Bioinformatics Network

Ambassador

Representing the student community in the APBioNET network, promoting bioinformatics awareness and educational initiatives.

2022

4 roles

Mentor in Teach for Science Fellowship

PRAYAS and INYAS

Mentoring

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

Reviewer

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

Ambassador

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

Leadership

Leading the student chapter of BIOCLUES, organizing workshops and promoting bioinformatics collaboration.

2021

2 roles

Scientific Reviewer at International Healthcare Research Journal

International Healthcare Research Journal

Reviewer

Reviewing research manuscripts for the International Healthcare Research Journal, contributing to the peer review process.

Research Volunteer at COVID-KOSHA

COVID-KOSHA

Volunteering

Contributed to COVID-19 research efforts through data analysis and literature review to support pandemic response initiatives.

2020

2 roles

Campus Ambassador at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Research Foundation

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Research Foundation

Ambassador

Representing the foundation on campus, promoting research opportunities and scientific engagement among students.

Campus Ambassador at E-Cell IIT Hyderabad

E-Cell IIT Hyderabad

Ambassador

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.