Kesavan Markkandan Ph.D

Chief Executive Officer / Co-Founder

Education

· PhD in Crop Science and Biotechnology - Seoul National University, South Korea

· MSc in Biotechnology - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India

· BSc in Agriculture - Annamalai University, India

Experience

· CEO, ONEOMICS, India (2020~Present)

· Genomics Advisor, MyAgeMap LLP, UAE (2026~Present)

· Scientific Advisor, VETGENETIX, India (2022~Present)

· CTO, Oneomics Co Ltd., South Korea (2020~2021)

· Application Scientist, New England Biolabs, Singapore (2018~2019)

· Deputy Director (Sales), Theragen, South Korea (2015~2018)

· Consultant, Insillicogen Inc, South Korea (2014~2015)

· Post Doctoral Fellow, Seoul National University, South Korea (2014~2014)

· Senior Research Fellow, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India (2006~2008)

• Research Articles: 42

• Book Chapter: 1

• Patents: 5

Chief Financial Officer / Founder

MSc in Plant Pathology - Annamalai University, India

BSc in Agriculture - Annamalai University, India

Director, ONEOMICS, India (2020~Present)

Co-Founder, VETGENETIX, India (2022~Present)

·Director, ASEAN HYBRID SEEDS, India (2020~Present)

Research Fellow, Seoul National University, South Korea (2011~2013)

Regional Sales Manager (NGS)

Ph.D (Biotechnology) - Pursuing

M.Tech (Biotechnology) from Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai.

B.Tech (Biotechnology) from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.

Regional Sales Manager, ONEOMICS PRIVATE LIMITED (2023~Present)

In this role, I lead the bioinformatics team, focusing on the integration of genomics and next-generation sequencing technologies to enhance our product offerings.

Business Development Manager, ONEOMICS PRIVATE LIMITED (2021~2022)

Technical Support Associate, VWR, Coimbatore (2019~2021)

   Team Lead (Bioinformatics)  

Ph.D (Biotechnology) - Pursuing  

M.Sc (Bioinformatics) from Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore  

B.Sc (Biotechnology) from Mercy College, Palakkad, Kerala  

As the Team Lead in Bioinformatics at ONEOMICS PRIVATE LIMITED (2022~Present), I oversee a dedicated bioinformatics team focused on advancing genomics through next-generation sequencing technologies.  

Team Lead (Genomics Lab)

M.Sc (Biomedical Sciences) from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

B.Sc (Biochemistry) from Yadava College, Madurai

Team Lead (Genomics Lab) at ONEOMICS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025~Present)

In my role as Team Lead, I oversee a dedicated Genomics Lab team focusing on genomics and next-generation sequencing technologies.

Technical Manager at AMMAGENOMICS Biotechnology Research and Diagnostics (2022-2024)

Researcher in Genomics

M.Tech in Biotechnology from Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai.

B.Tech in Biotechnology from Vivekanadha College of Engineering for Women, Namakkal.

Currently, I am a Researcher in Genomics at ONEOMICS PRIVATE LIMITED (2023~Present), contributing to innovative projects in the bioinformatics team, focusing on next-generation sequencing technologies.

Previously, I was a Project Fellow at the Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB), Coimbatore (2020~2021), where I worked on genomics-related research.

I also completed a training stint at the ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore (2019~2020), gaining valuable experience in the field.

Team Manager (Sales, South Korea Region)

Ph. D. (Biological Sciences) from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South Korea

Software Developer

M.Sc (Computer Science) from Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

B.Sc (Computer Applications) from Jamal Mohammed College, Tiruchirappalli.

Software Developer, ONEOMICS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025~Present) - Currently contributing to the bioinformatics team, focusing on advancements in genomics and next-generation sequencing technologies.

Support Executive, DNA Corporation Solutions (2022~2025)

Software Developer, Green Line Technology (2018~2020)

Bioinformatician

M.Sc in Bioinformatics from Anna University (BIT Campus), Tiruchirappalli.

B.Tech in Bioinformatics from SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur.

Currently, I am part of the bioinformatics team at ONEOMICS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025~Present), where we focus on integrating genomics with advanced data analysis.

Previously, I worked as a Junior Bioinformatics Programmer at Genome International India Private Limited (2021~2022), where I gained experience in next-generation sequencing technologies.

Technical Sales Representative

(NGS & Products)

B.Tech (Biotechnology) from SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur.

As a Technical Sales Representative at ONEOMICS PRIVATE LIMITED since 2025, I collaborate closely with our bioinformatics team to provide insights on genomics and next-generation sequencing solutions.

Regional Sales Manager (Clinical & Molecular Diagnostics) with a strong academic background, holding a Ph.D. in Animal Science Interdisciplinary in Animal Biotechnology from Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India. I also possess an M.Sc. in Animal Biotechnology and a B.Sc. in Biotechnology, both from Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India.

Currently, I serve as the Regional Sales Manager (Clinical & Molecular Diagnostics) at ONEOMICS PRIVATE LIMITED since 2025, where I collaborate closely with our bioinformatics team to leverage genomics and next-generation sequencing technologies. Previously, I was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA, from 2023 to 2025, and at the National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology in Bengaluru, India, from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, I worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the Translational Research Platform for Veterinary Biologicals (TRPVB-TANUVAS) in Chennai, India, from 2014 to 2015.

Technical Assistant (Genomics Lab)

M.Sc (Life Sciences - Integrated) from Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. Currently serving as a Technical Assistant at ONEOMICS PRIVATE LIMITED (2025~Present), contributing to the genomics research efforts within the bioinformatics team.