Dr. Aakriti Singh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Aakriti Singh is a postdoctoral researcher at Umeå University in Sweden, working in Barbara Sixt's group. Her research focuses on the in vivo efficacy and mode of action of novel antimicrobials targeting intracellular bacteria. She completed her PhD at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology in Mohali, India, where she investigated surface functionalized biocompatible lipid nanocarriers for oral anti-leishmanial therapy. Singh's work aims to contribute to the discovery of new antimicrobial strategies, particularly for treating infections such as Chlamydia, as demonstrated in her recent publication in PLoS Biology.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Conducting research on novel antimicrobials in Barbara Sixt's lab.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.