Manishi Pandey
About Manishi Pandey
Manishi Pandey is a Data Scientist at Benson Hill since 2019, with a strong academic background in Bioinformatics and Biotechnology. He holds a PhD in Computational and System Biology from Washington University in St. Louis and has extensive experience in molecular biology and data analysis.
Work at Benson Hill
Manishi Pandey has been employed as a Data Scientist at Benson Hill since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the development of data-driven solutions within the agricultural sector. His work focuses on leveraging data science techniques to enhance crop performance and sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Manishi Pandey holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computational and System Biology from Washington University in St. Louis, which he completed from 2013 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Technology (MTech) in Bioinformatics from the Indian Institute of Information Technology between 2007 and 2009, and a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Biotechnology from the University of Rajasthan from 2003 to 2007. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in biological sciences and computational methods.
Background
Before joining Benson Hill, Manishi Pandey gained practical experience through various roles at Washington University in St. Louis. He served as a Graduate Student from 2013 to 2019, a Research Technician from 2012 to 2013, and held multiple positions as a Teaching Assistant in 2014 and 2016. Additionally, he completed a one-month internship at Bayer Crop Science in 2018.
Technical Skills
Manishi Pandey is proficient in developing pipelines and workflows using programming languages such as Python and R, particularly in high-performance computing environments. He has extensive experience in advanced molecular biology techniques, experiment design, and implementation. His expertise includes developing computational and statistical approaches to analyze multi-omics data layers, including genotype, transcriptome, and metabolites.