Co-ordinator
Biotechnology Skill Enhancement Program (BiSEP)

Director
The Oxford Science Skill Enhancement Centre (TOSSEC)

Contact details
Ph. No:  080 61754547/548/542
E-mail:
scienceprincipal@theoxford.edu
hodbiotechoxford@gmail.com

Brief Profile

• Ph.D. in Botany
• 25 years of research and 20 years of teaching experience
• 42 papers published in national/International journals
• 34 conferences attended & 31 conferences/ meetings organized
• 2 books and 1 book chapter written
• 9 projects handled
• 10 awards conferred

Education

B.Sc., from Mysore University
M.Sc., from Mysore University
Ph.D., from Bangalore University

Professional Experience

25 years of research and 20 years of teaching experience

Publications

International Journals:  25

1. 1. Sneha S.Naik, Swathi u. Vernekar, Mathi Thumilan, Jyothi Birader, R. Kavyashree and M.S.Sheshshayee (2022). Cross-genera transferability of mulberry SSRs in Moraceae, Journal of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (Communicated)
2. 2. Mamatha, J., R. Kavyashree, Laxmi Kumari and Geetanjali Sahoo (2022). Agrobacterium mediated production and screening of transgenic tobacco plants containing Annexin gene, Journal of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (Communicated)
3. 3. Selva, Ruchita, R. Kavyashree, Neena, Shivaji, Nibedita, Kamatchi, C (2022). Enhancing the shelf life of Psidium guavajava during post harvesting storage by coating with Cinnamomum verum formulations, Journal of Natural Remedies (In Press)
4. 4. Nimisha Satish, Angitha Balan, K.Aswini, R. Kavyashree, Roopa Reddy, S. Swetha, Sandeep Suryan and G.S. Nagananda (2022). In vitro evaluation of antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxic effect of ethonobotanically important plant Cissus repens. Journal of Medical Sciences, 22:119-127. IF: 0.30
5. 5. R. Kavyashree, (2019). In vitro microrhizome formation and its regeneration in Zingiber officiale, International Journal of Current Research, Vol. 11, Issue 07, pp 582-5823. IF: 7.749
6. 6. R. Kavyashree, Divya S Aind. (2016). Dedifferentiation and Redifferentiation in Stevia  rebaudiana, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Centre, Vol. II, Issue - 2,11-16. IF: 2.513.
7. 7. R. Kavyashree, Divya S Aind. (2013). High frequency multiplication of shoots using axillary buds for production of ellite lines of Stevia rebaudiana, Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology, Vol. 4, 781-784. IF: 1.778.
8. 8. R. Kavyashree. (2009). Somatic embryogenesis and plantlet regeneration from in vitro pseudostem of ginger variety Varada. Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 2009, 10 (1 & 2): 25-30.  ISSN: 0972-2025; H Index: 6.
9. 9. M.C.Gayatri and R. Kavyashree (2007). Effect of carbon sources on in vitro seed germination of monopodial orchid – Epidendrum radicans.  Phytomorphology,  57 (1 & 2) : 67-70.  ISSN: 0031-9449;H Index: 12
10. 10. R. Kavyashree, M.C.Gayatri and H.M.Revanasiddaiah. (2006). Propagation of mulberry variety – S54 by syn seeds of axillary bud,  Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, 84: 245-249.  IF: 2.612;  ISSN: 0167-6857,  H Index: 52.
11. 11. R. Kavyashree, M.C.Gayatri and H.M.Revanasiddaiah. (2006).  Electrophoretic studies in in vitro diploid and gynogenic haploid of mulberry variety- S54.  Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology, & Environmental Sciences, 8 (2) : 315-317;  ISSN: 0972-3005;  H Index:  11.
12. 12. M.C.Gayatri, R. Kavyashree, S.R.Usha and S.P. Dhananjaya (2006) In vitro seed germination of Pecteilis gigantea – A rare, endangered and endemic orchid of Western Ghats.  Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 7 (3 & 4): 191-194.  ISSN: 0972-2025; H Index: 6
13. 13. R. Kavyashree, M.C.Gayatri and H.M.Revanasiddaiah.  (2006). Formulation of medium to reduce the cost of in vitro micropropagation.  Sericologia, 46(4), 459-465. ISSN: 0250-3980.
14. 14. M.C.Gayatri, V. Roopadarshini and R. Kavyashree. (2005). Selection of turmeric callus for tolerant to culture filtrate of Pythium graminicolum and regeneration of plants, Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, 83: 33-40. IF: 2.612;  ISSN: 0167-6857, 1573 5044;  H Index: 52.
15. 15. R. Kavyashree, M.C.Gayatri and H.M.Revanasiddaiah. (2005).  Rapid clonal propagation of mulberry variety – S54 through in vitro culture of axillary bud.  Sericologia, 2005, 45(4) : 461-469. ISSN: 0250-3980.
16. 16. M.C.Gayatri, V. Roopadarshini, R. Kavyashree and C.Suresh Kumar (2005). Encapsulation and regeneration of aseptic shoot buds of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.).  Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology,  6 (3 & 4): 89-94.   ISSN: 0972-2025; H Index: 6.
17. 17. R. Kavyashree, M.C.Gayatri and H.M.Revanasiddaiah. (2005).  In vivo regeneration of apical bud syn seeds of mulberry variety-S54 (Morus indica L).  Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology,  6 (1 & 2): 69-72.  ISSN: 0972 2025; H Index: 6.
18. 18. R. Kavyashree, M.C.Gayatri and H.M.Revanasiddaiah. (2005). A protocol for in vitro regeneration of mulberry variety- S54 through callus phase.  Sericologia, 45(1) : 103 - 109.ISSN: 0250-3980.
19. 19. R. Kavyashree, M.C.Gayatri and H.M.Revanasiddaiah. (2005). Ex vitro rooting and acclimatization of in vitro shoots of  mulberry variety- S54 (Morus indica L).   Sericologia, 45(1) : 81-85. ISSN: 0250-3980.
20. 20. R. Kavyashree, M.C.Gayatri and H.M.Revanasiddaiah. (2004). Regeneration  of encapsulated apical buds of mulberry  variety-S54 (Morusindica L.).  Sericologia, 2004, Vol. 44 (1), 83-89.ISSN: 0250-3980.
21. 21. M.C.Gayatri, R.Kavyashree, S.Kiran, V. Roopadarshini, C.Suresh Kumar and H.M.Shantha. (2004). Meiotic studies in cultivar ‘Gangasetty’ of Codiaeum variegatum Blume.  The Nucleus, Vol. 47 (1,2), 42-44;ISSN No. 0029-5698.
22. 22. M.C.Gayatri, H.M.Revanasiddaiah and R. Kavyashree.  (2003). A protocol to reduce the cost of in vitro propagated  plants of mulberry. Sericologia, Vol. 43(1),  109-115.ISSN: 0250-3980.
23. 23. R. Kavyashree, M.C.Gayatri and H.M.Revanasiddaiah. (2002). Induction of haploids through ovule culture in mulberry variety-S54. Sericologia,  Vol. 42(4),  1-9.ISSN: 0250-3980.
24. 24. R. Kavyashree, M.C.Gayatri and H.M.Revanasiddaiah. (2001). A repeatable protocol for the production of gynogenic haploid  plants in mulberry variety - S54. Sericologia, Vol. 41(3), 517-521. ISSN: 0250-3980.
25. 25. M.N.Srinivasa, H.M.Revanasiddaiah, M.C.Gayatri and R. Kavyashree. (2001). Indirect organogenesis through stem callus in mulberry variety Berhampore  Local.  Sericologia, Vol. 41(1), 101-104.ISSN: 0250-3980.

National Journals :  17

1. 1. Yogesh B.J., Pramod, T. and R. Kavyashree (2022). Isolation, characterization and production of Menaquinone – 7 (MK-7) from Bacillus sp. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, Vol.13, Issue 71, 40104-40109. IF: 0.654
2. Divya S Aind, R. Kavyashree. (2018). Optimization of the conditions of Agrobacterium tumefaciensinfection in Stevia Leaf and Induction of Callus, The Oxford Journal of Science and Research, Vol. 1,  Issue 1, 60-64.
   
3. R. Kavyashree. (2012). Genetic polymorphism in seven varieties of Zingiber  officinale using RAPD markers. Advanced Biotechnology, 2012, Vol. 11 (11), 25 - 28. ISSN: 0973-0109.
   
4. Nagananda G. S., R. Kavyashree, Nalini Satish Chandra. (2012).Brick pieces soaked in liquid culture medium – a new matrix for seed germination and plantlet development for orchid Flickingeria nodosa (Dalz.) Seidenf., Current Science, Vol. 102, No. 8, 1104 – 1107. ISSN: 0011-3891; IF: 0.897.
   
5. R. Kavyashree. (2011). In vitro micropropagation of ginger varity – Suruchi. Advanced Biotechnology, Vol. 11(1): 17-19.  ISSN: 0973-0109.
   
6. R. Kavyashree. (2009). An efficient in vitro protocol for rapid clonal multiplication of ginger variety Varada. Indian Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 8, 328-331.ISSN:  0972-5849; IF: 0.510.
   
7. R. Kavyashree. (2008).  Molecular and morphological characterization of seven varieties of Zingiber officinale. Journal of Cytology and Genetics,  9 (NS), 101-107. ISSN: 0253-7605.
   
8. R. Kavyashree (2007).  A repeatable protocol for in vitro micropropagation of mulberry variety– S54.   Indian Journal of Biotechnology, 6, 385 – 388. ISSN:  0972-5849; IF: 0.510.
   
9. M.C.Gayatri, M. Madhu and R. Kavyashree.  (2006). Micropropagation of Melia azedarach L. – An important folk medicinal plant.  Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences, 28:355-358.  ISSN 0974-7877; SJR Rank – 0.221.
   
10. M.C.Gayatri, M. Madhu, R. Kavyashree and S.P.Dhananjaya.  (2006). A protocol for in vitro regeneration of Eryngium foetidum L.  Indian Journal of  Biotechnology, 5 : 249-251. ISSN:  0972-5849; IF: 0.510.
    
11. M.C.Gayatri and R. Kavyashree (2005).  Influence of carbon sources on in vitro seed germination, protocorm and shoot formation in Vanilla planifolia, The Journal of Current Sciences, 7(1) : 43-48.  ISSN: 0972-6101.
    
12. R. Kavyashree, M.C.Gayatri and H.M.Revanasiddaiah. (2005). Somaclonal variations for some morphological and biochemical traits in mulberry variety-S54 – through callus phase, The Journal of Cytology and Genetics, 6 (NS) : 41-46. ISSN: 0253-7605.
    
13. R. Kavyashree, M.C.Gayatri and H.M.Revanasiddaiah. (2005).  Isolation of somaclones in mulberry variety– S54 through callus phase.  Indian Journal of Botanical Research, 1(1) : 29-35.  ISSN: 0973-2233.
    
14. M.C. Gayatri, R. Kavyashree, S.Kiran, M.Madhu and H.M.Shantha. (2004). Cytological instability in cultivar ‘Gangasetty’ of Codiaeum variegatum Blume.  The Journal of Current Sciences,  Vol. 5 (1), 115-118. ISSN: 0972-6101.
    M.C.Gayatri, H.M.Revanasiddaiah and R. Kavyashree (2003).  A comparative electrophoretic study on protein profile of diploid andgynogenic haploid plants of mulberry variety-S54. Journal of Current Sciences, 3(1), 29-33. ISSN: 0972-6101.
    
15. M.C.Gayatri, H.M.Revanasiddaiah and R. Kavyashree (2002).  Electrophoretic studies in in vitro derived gynogenic haploids in mulberry. The Journal of Cytology and Genetics, 3(NS),175-178. ISSN: 0253-7605.
    
16. P. Ashok Kumar, H.M.Revanasiddaiah, M.C.Gayatri and R. Kavyashree. (1999). Indirect organogenesis in Morus alba L.-S30. Proceedings of NSTS, Vol. 1, 4-5.

Seminars/Workshops/Conferences

International Conference:  5 ;  Papers presented : 8

1. R. Kavyashree. Award Lecture “Contributions made in the field of medicinal Plant Biotechnology” at “3rd International Conference on medicinal Plants & Herbal products” organized by Faculty of Medicine and the Institute of Indigenous medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Colombo, 19th – 21stDecember, 2011.
2. R. Kavyashree. In vitro selection of ginger cell lines tolerant to Pythiummyriotylum and its regeneration presented at XVIII International Botanical Congress held at Melbourne Congress and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne during 23rd – 30thJuly, 2011.
3. R. Kavyashree.  Molecular characterization of bamboo using RAPD markers presented at XVIII International Botanical Congress held at Melbourne Congress and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne during 23rd – 30thJuly, 2011.
4. R. Kavyashree. Molecular and morphological characterization of seven varieties of  Zingiberofficinale presented at 12th Biological Science Congress held at University of Malaya, Kaulalumpur during 17th – 19th December, 2007.
5. H. M. Revanasiddaiah, R. Kavyashree and M.C.Gayatri. Induction of gynogenic haploids in mulberry through unpollinated ovary culture presented at 12th Biological Science Congress held at University of Malaya, Kaulalumpur during 17th – 19thDecember, 2007.
6. R. Kavyashree, M.C.Gayatri and S. Kiran. Somaclonal variation in Zingiber officinaleRosc. – Screening for tolerance to Pythiumaphanidermatum”  presented at XVII International Botanical Congress held at Austria Centre, Vienna during 17th – 23rd July, 2005.
7. M.C.Gayatri, V. Roopadarshini and R. Kavyashree.  Isolation of somaclones in turmeric – screening of disease tolerance in vitro  presented at XVII International Botanical Congress held at Austria Centre, Vienna during 17th – 23rd July, 2005.
8. R. Kavyashree, H.M.Revanasiddaiah and M.C.Gayatri.  Synseed technology for conservation and propagation of mulberry  presented at XVII International Botanical Congress held at Austria Centre, Vienna during 17th – 23rd July, 2005.

National Conference:  29;  Papers presented:  21

1. M.Mahadevaiah and R. Kavyashree. Suitability of Aluminium cans for packaging of mango products presented at National Seminar on Food Preservation by Hurdle Technology held at DFRL, Mysore during 29th – 30th December, 1997.
2. P. Ashok Kumar, H.M.Revanasiddaiah, M.C.Gayatri and R. Kavyashree.  Indirect organogenesis in Morus alba L.-S30  presented at National Seminar on Tropical Sericulture held at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore - 560 065 during  28th – 30th December, 1999.
3. R. Kavyashree.  A repeatable protocol for the production of gynogenic haploid plants in mulberry variety - S54 presented at Eighth All India Conference on Cytology and Genetics held at Bangalore University, Bangalore during 23rd – 25th January, 2001.
4. M.C. Gayatri, R. Kavyashree, S.Kiran, M.Madhu and H.M.Shantha. Meiotic studies in cultivar ‘Gangasetty” of Codieaum variegatum Blume presented at Ninth All India Conference on Cytology and Genetics held at Hyderabad, during 6th – 8th November, 2003.
5. M.C.Gayatri, M.Madhu, Kiran, S. and R. Kavyashree.In vitro morphogenetic studies in Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia Andrews) presented at 5th International Food Convention – IFCON held at CFTRI, Mysore during 5th – 8th December, 2003.
6. M.C.Gayatri, V. Roopadarshini and R. Kavyashree. Isolation of somaclones in turmeric – screening for disease tolerance in vitro at National Symposium on Plant Biotechnology : New Frontiers held at CIMAP, Lucknow during 18th – 20th November, 2005.
7. M.C.Gayatri, M.Madhu and R. Kavyashree.  Influence of growth regulators on in vitro micropropagation of an endangered medicinal plant – Baliospermum  montanum at National Symposium on Plant Biotechnology : New Frontiers held at CIMAP, Lucknow during 18th – 20th November, 2005.
8. R. Kavyashree, M.C.Gayatri and H.M.Revanasiddaiah.  Synseed technology for conservation and propagation of mulberry at National Symposium on Plant Biotechnology : New Frontiers held at CIMAP, Lucknow during 18th – 20th November, 2005.
9. M.C.Gayatri, V. Roopadarshini and R. Kavyashree. In vitro cell selection approach for the development of disease tolerance in turmeric against pure culture filtrate of Pythium graminicolum presented at Tenth All India Conference on Cytology and Genetics held at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, during 8th – 10th December, 2005.
10. M.C.Gayatri, M.Madhu and R. Kavyashree.In vitro propagation of Rubia cordifolia Linn. – An important medicinal plant. Tenth All India Conference on Cytology and Genetics held at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, during 8th – 10th December, 2005.
11. M.C.Gayatri, S.P.Dhananjaya, R. Kavyashree and G.S.Nagananda.  An efficient in vitro protocol for large scale multiplication of Phalaenopsis through seeds. Tenth All India Conference on Cytology and Genetics held at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, during 8th – 10th December, 2005.
12. Participated in National Conference on Emerging Trends and Future Challenges in Biotechnology held at PESIT, Bangalore during 22nd – 23rd September, 2006.
13. R. Kavyashree.  High frequency in vitro shoot multiplication of Zingiber officinale Rosc., using Thidiazuron presented at SYMSAC – III held at Lalbagh, Bangalore during 8th – 10th November 2006.
14. Attended National Conference on Developmental Biology organized by Department of Botany, Bangalore University at IISc., Bangalore during 15th -17th September, 2010.
15. Attended National Conference on Awareness on GM foods conducted by BCIC, sponsored by DBT and Government of Karnataka on 21st April 2011
16. Attended “Recent Trends in Genomics & Proteomics” organized by Indian Academy & Department of Biotechnology, Bangalore University at Jnana Jyothi Auditorium, Bangalore University during 26th – 27th May, 2011.
17. Nagananda G.S., Nalini Satishchandra and R. Kavyashree.  A Novel Economical Capillary Force Brick Based Liquid Medium for in vitro seed germination and development of  medicinally important orchid Flickingeria nodosa (Dalz.) Seidenf at Bangalore India Bio, 2012 held from 06-08th  February 2012.
18. Attended Conference on “Biotech crops for food security in India” organized by FBAE, Bangalore at Hotel Bangalore International on 27th February, 2012.
19. R. Kavyashreeand DivyaShaliniAind.  "Biofertilizer: A boon to nature from nature" at Second National Symposium on Innovative Approaches and Modern Technologies for Crop Productivity, Food Safety and Environmental sustainability" held at Thrissur, Kerala during November 19th - 20th, 2012.
20. Attended State Level Conference on " Science and Technology for Societal Transformation" organized by KSTA during 19th - 20th December, 2012.
21. Attended "Bangalore Bio, 2013" held at Lalit Ashok, Bangalore during 13th to 15th February, 2013.
22. R. Kavyashree, Sneha S. Naik and Swati Verneker.  Molecular assessment of mulberry SSRs in species of Moraceae family for identification and conservation presented at International Conference on Biodiversity, Bioresources and Biotechnology organized by Society of Applied Biotechnologists at Quorum Hotel, Mysore, during 30-31st January, 2013.
23. Attended 103rd Indian Science Congress on " Science and Technology for Indigenous Development in India" at University of Mysore, Mysuru during 3rd - 7th January, 2016.
24. Attended  the 2 day XI ISBA conference 'Powering Start- up enablers: Incubators, Accelerators, Innovation Clusters, Co-working spaces' at Pune on 10th & 11th September 2016.
25. Attended National Seminar on Rejuvenation of undergraduate education in India organized by Centre for Educational and Social Studies (CESS) in collaboration with NAAC, AIU, KSHEC at NIAS, IISc Campus, Bengaluru during 10th& 11th August, 2018.
26. Attended Asian Summit on Education and Skills, organised by Government of NCT, Delhi, partnered with GoI - MHRD, MSDE, NITI Aayog, AICTE, NCERT, NIOS and International partners – EWF, BESA & British Council at New Delhi during 3rd – 6th October, 2018.
27. Divya S Aind and R. Kavyashree.  High efficiency competent cell preparation and comparison of their transformation efficiency by chemical and electroporation method. At National conference on Future India: Science and Technology – Exploring new horizons for a sustainable scientific consortia organized by The Indian Science Congress Association in association with The Oxford College of Science at The Oxford College of Science Bengaluru during 10th& 11th October, 2018. 
28. R. Kavyashree. Transgenic crops: Myth vs Reality at Science Communicators Meet, 106th Indian Science Congress at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar druing 3rd to 7th January, 2019.
29. R. Kavyashree, Biotechnology- Key to revolution in health care, 108th Indian Science Congress at RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur during 3rd – 7th January, 2023.

Books published:

1. Tissue culture studies in mulberry, 2010, Lambert Publishing Company, Germany. ISBN 978-3-8433-5166-9.
2. Plant Tissue Culture - Protocols in Plant Biotechnology, 2015. Narosa  Publishing House Pvt., Ltd.,.  ISBN 978-81-8487-443-3. 
3. Tree Improvement in Red Sanders (2019).  In:  Red Sanders: Silviculture and Conservation,Pullaiah, T., Balasubramanya S. and Anuradha, M. (Eds.);   SpringerNature Singapore Pte Ltd; pp201-210; ISBN 978-981-13-7626-9 (e-Book ISBN 978-981-13-7626-6).

Awards/Recognition         

1. Prof.  R. P. Roy Prize for the original research paper entitled “A repeatable protocol for the production of gynogenic haploid plants in mulberry variety-S54” presented at the “Eighth All India Conference on Cytology and Genetics” held at Bangalore University, Bangalore during 28th–30th January, 2001.
2. Fellow of Society of Sciences (F.S.Sc.)      by Society of Sciences, India, 2004.
3. Fellow of Society of Applied Biotechnologists (FSAB)      by Society of Applied Biotechnologists, 2010.
4. Jnana Fellow     by Karnataka Knowledge Commission, Government of  Karnataka, 2011.
5. SMYSR Award     byzVGST, Department of IT, BT, S&T, GoK, 2011.
6. Young Scientist Award     for contributions made in the field of medicinal Plant Biotechnology at “3rd International Conference on medicinal Plants & Herbal products” organised by Faculty of Medicine and the Institute of Indigenous medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka during 19th – 21st December, 2011.
7. Honorary Doctorate Award By Dr. Radhakrishnan Research and Development Centre, University of South America in 2016.
8. Best Women Scientist from Karnataka By DST-, GoI under Assessment of India’s Gender mainstreaming programs for Women in Science, 2021
9. Top 30 Iconic Principal Award By Golden AIM Awards, Dynergic Business Solution for Excellence & Leadership in Education, 2021
10. Outstanding Teacher Award By Presidency University under Guru Samarpane program – a tribute to Excellence in 2021.

Research/Infrastructure development projects:

1. Completed: (Co-ordinator) DST-FIST, Government of India (2018 – 2023)
2. Compleed: (Co-ordinator) BiSEP, K Tech, Department of IT, BT, S&T Government of Karnataka (2018 – 2022)
3. Completed: (Mentor) Bioethanol Production from the fruit waste and peel of Devanahalli Pomello, KSCST, Government of Karnataka, SPP – Biofuel projects (2019)
4. Completed: (Scientist Mentor) Increase in biomass and productivity of transgenic Stevia by overexpressingthe Flowering Locus M, Terminal Flower 1 (TFL1) and down-regulating Flowering Locus T (FT), DST - WOS-A, Government of India (2015 – 2018)
5. Completed: (Co-Investigator) Molecular characterization of Western Ghats Orchids, UGC, New Delhi (2011 – 2014)
6. Completed: (Scientist Mentor) In vitro regeneration and Agrobacterium tumifaciens mediated transformation of Stevia rebaudiana – a natural sweetner, VGST-SPiCE, Department of IT, BT, S&T, Government of Karnataka (2011 – 2012)
7. Completed: (Principal Investigator) Regulation of flowering in Stevia expressing floral repressor genes FLC and TFL1, VGST-SMYSR, Department of IT, BT, S&T, Government of Karnataka (2011 – 2013)
8. Completed: (Co-Investigator) Application of biofertilizer consortium to improve crop yield in legumes – a way to economically viable agriculture, Karnataka Jnana Aayoga – Jnana Shodha, Vidhana Soudha, Government of Karnataka (2012)
9. Completed: (Principal Investigator) Isolation of root rot tolerant clones through callus phase in Zingiber officinale Rosc., DST- WOS-A, Government of India (2005 – 2008).

EDUCATION:

• Ph.D. awarded from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad in Chemistry entitled “Synthesis and Pharmacological Screening of Substituted fluoropyrazole”.
• M.Phil.awarded from Prist University in Biochemistry entitled “Isolation and characterization of alpha amylase from aspargilusniger”.
• M.Sc. Passed in 1999 with First Division from Karnataka University, Dharwad.
• B.Sc. Passed in 1997 with second Division from Karnataka University, Dharwad.
• B.Ed. Passed with Distinction from Bangalore University, Bangalore.

 PUBLICATIONS:

• Shivaji.Bole., NagarajN,SadyaV,Supriya G, Pranitha,Manju R, Kiran B, LalithV.Antioxidant and anti bacterial activity of butter fruit (Avocados) seed extract: World Applied SciJl: 9(6): 2010:695-698:
• Shivaji.Bole.,L.V.G.Nargund, Narendra. Sachindra L.N. Synthesis and antibacterial activity of substituted fluoropyrazole. Jl. Ultra Chemistry: 6 (3): 2010:303-306:
• Shivaji.Bole.,L.V.G.Nargund, Sachindra L.N. Production and characterization of alpha amylase from aspergillusniger Jl. Ultra Chemistry: 6 (3):2010:269-274:
• Shivaji.Bole., NagarajN,SadyaV,Supriya G, Pranitha,Manju R, Kiran B, Lalith V. “Comparative study of Antibacterial and Antioxidant activity of plant extract - Amla [Phyllanthusemblica L.] Tulsi [Ocimumtenuiflorum L.] Neem [AzadirachtaindicaA.Juss]”International Jl. Pharmacophore: 1(3):2010:178-183
• Shivaji.Bole.,L.V.G.Nargund, Sachindra L.N. Devaraju K S.Shrithi SD. Synthesis, invivo, insilicoanti inflammatory activity studies  of substituted fluoropyrazole: Accepted; Research Jl. Pham, Biol. and Chem Science. 2(3):2011:119-127.
• Shivaji.Bole.,L.V.G.Nargund, Devaraju K S.RamaNargund., Vedamurthy A B, Synthesis of substituted fluoropyrazole for anti bacterial and antioxidant activity. Int. Jl. Pham, Research and Development. 3(6): 2011: 161-166.
• Shivaji.Bole.,L.V.G.Nargund, Devaraju K S.RamaNargund., Vedamurthy A B, Shrithi SD.   Synthesis and Biological Evaluation novel pyrazole derivatives as urease inhibitors. Der PharmaChemica: 3(5): 2011:73-80.
• Shivaji.Bole.,Ashwini M, NishaLather,Vedamurthy A B, Sambalu, In vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of Coccinagrandis: Int. Jl. Phrm. Pharmsci: 4(3): 2012:239-242.
• Shivaji.Bole.,Anu S, Deepashree Math, Vandanasingh, Shruthi S, Vedamurthy A B, Sambalu, Phytochemical screening antioxidant and anti bacterial activities of piper longum.Int.Jl. current research. 5(2): 2013:148-152.
• Shivaji.Bole.,L.V.G.Nargund, SatharamNayak, Vedamurthy A B, Antioxidant and Anti inflammatory activities of novel pyrazole derivatives. Int. Jl. current research 5(2): 2013: 181-184.
• Shivaji Bole, Anu S, Deepashree GH Math, Shruthi S, Vandana Singh, Sam Balu, Vedamurthy A B, Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant activity of lepidiumsativumlinn. Seeds.Inl. Jl. Phytopharmacy research.  4(2): 2013: 64-67.
• Shivaji Bole, Shivakumara, Seitajit Singh Wahengbam, Naveen kumarRana,SwarnavaKundu, SiddharthDubey, Vedamurthy AB. Phytochemical Screening and Biological Activities of Impatiens balsamina. L Seeds. World. Jl. Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2(6):2013: 5363-5376.
• Shivaji Bole, AninditaMaji, AnkitaDey, AshutoshAcharya, SiddharthDubey, Rakeshlal. Isolation, Purification and Characterization of Amylase from Airborne-Bacteria. World. Jl. Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2(6):2013: 5878-5887.
• Shivaji Bole, Preeti L., Madhusing. Isolation, Purification and Characterization of protease from Airborne-Bacteria.- World. Jl. Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 3(4):2014:1150-1161.
• Shivaji Bole , Dhriti V1., Chowdary P. V. V1., Rahul J1., Vishank G1 Free radical scavenging and anti-diabetic activity of kigeliapinnata. World. Jl. Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 3(4):2014:1249-1262.
• Shivaji Bole, Kumudini, Jayashree.Phytochemical Screening and Biological activities of Medicinal Plant Coleus Aromaticus.- World Jl Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. : 3 (6) 2014: 974-986.
• Shivaji Bole, Nithisha K. T., Lavanya S., and Mahesh M. Isolation, purification and characterization of pectinase, European Journal of Biomedical & Pharmaceutical sciences. : 3 (9) :438-443 : 2016.
• Shivaji Bole, SiddharthDubey, Deepak Kumar Mishra, AshutoshAcharya, SudhanshuDubey “study of glucose uptake activity of aeglemarmelosethanolic extract on liver cell line by flow cytometry”:world journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences7(6):2018:1241-1247.
• Shivaji Bole, Selva Subramanian E, Ruchita Aggarwal, R Kavyashree, nibedita dey, , Neena Aloysious, C. "Enhancing the Shelf Life of Psidium guavajava during Post Harvesting storage by Coating with Cinnamomum verum Formulations". Journal of Natural Remedies,

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:      22 YEARS

• Presently working as Associate Professor Dept of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science Bangalore. Since Mar 2010.
• Worked as Assistant Professor at Don Bosco Institute of Biosciences Bangalore. From Oct 2008-Feb 2010.
• Worked as Lecturer at Nargund College of Pharmacy, Bangalore. From Aug 2001-Sep 2008.
• Worked as Lecturer at KalidasP.U.College, Badami. From Sep 1999-May 2001.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCE:

Papers presented at National and International Conferences:

• Shivaji.Bole.,L.V.G.Nargund,Vivekreddy, ShruthiNagaraj,Vedamurthy A B, Devaraju K S “Synthesis, invivo, insilico antibacterial, anti-inflammatory activity of substituted fluoropyrazole” Conference on Recent Trends in genomics and Proteomics. Conducted during 26th and 27th May 2011.Dept of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
• Shivaji.Bole.,L.V.G.Nargund, Ashwini M, Siniramdas, Vedamurthy A B, Devaraju K S Synthesis of substituted fluoropyrazole for antibacterial and antioxidant activity. Conducted during 26th and 27th May 2011.Dept of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
• Shivaji.Bole.,L.V.G.Nargund, Ashwini M, Vivekreddy, Vedamurthy A B, Synthesis and Biological evaluation Nobel Pyrazole Derivatives presented at National conference on Chemistry, Biotechonoly in Health. At Reva Group of Institution Bangalore. Nov 24-25 2011.
• Shivaji.Bole.,Ashwini M, NishaLather,Vedamurthy A B,Sambalu In vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of Coccinagrandis. Presented at National conference on At CMR group of institution, Bangalore. Feb 24-03-2011 -25-03-2011.
• Shivaji.Bole.,Ashwini M, Nisha Lather, Vedamurthy A B, Sambalu, Phytochemical Screening and in vitro antioxidant activity of CoccinaGrandis presented at National conference on bioactive compounds and therapeutics. Held on 27.02.2012 - 28.02.2012 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.
• Shivaji.Bole.,Ashwini M, Nisha Lather, Vedamurthy A B, Sambalu, Phytochemical Screening and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of CoccinaGrandis presented at national conference on bioactive compounds and therapeutics. Held on 27.02.2012 - 28.02.2012 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.
• Shivaji.Bole.,Anu S, Deepashree Math, Vandanasingh, Shruthi S, Vedamurthy A B, Sambalu, Phytochemical Screening Antioxidant and anti-bacterial activity of piper longum presented at 5th Annual KSTA conference on Science and Technology for society transformation Held on 19.12.2012-20.12.2012 at DayanandSagar Institutions, Bangalore.
• Shivaji Bole, SiddharthDubey, Madhu Singh, Ramya L, Ashwini E. Shivakumara, Phytochemical Screening and Biological ativities of impatiens balsamina. L. seeds. Presented at 6th Annual KSTA conference on Science and Technology for Promoting Innovative Research and Development. Held on 20.12.2013 - 21.12.2013 at Christ University, Bangalore.
• Shivaji Bole, AninditaMaji, AnkitaDey, Anup, Gayathri, Sonia. Isolation, Purification and Characterization of Amylase from Airborne-Bacteria. Presented at 6th Annual KSTA conference on Science and Technology for Promoting Innovative Research and Development. Held on 20.12.2013 - 21.12.2013 at Christ University, Bangalore.
• Shivaji Bole. Kumudini, Jayashree., M, Rakesh, NehaKulvekar, Utsav Sen. Phytochemical Screening and Biological activities of Medicinal Plant Coleus Aromaticus. Presented at 6th Annual KSTA conference on Science and Technology for Promoting Innovative Research and Development. Held on 20.12.2013 - 21.12.2013 at Christ University, Bangalore.
• Shivaji Bole. Preeti L., Madhusing Isolation, Purification and Characterization of protease from Airborne-Bacteria. Presented at National conference on Beyond the frontiers in science & technology. Held on 27.03.2014 - 28.03.2014 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.
• 12Shivaji Bole , Dhriti V., Chowdary P. V. V., Rahul J., Vishank G. Free radical scavenging and anti-diabetic activity of kigeliapinnata. Presented at National conference on Beyond the frontiers in science & technology. Held on 27.03.2014 - 28.03.2014 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.
• Shivaji Bole, Raghavendra, Abdul Nayeem, Neha, Ansih, Gayathri, Sonia. Studying the roles of TLRSs mediated responses and charecterization of oral biofilem in healthy and inflammed oral samples. Presented at 7 KSTA National conference on Science, Technology &productization.A means for growth. Held on 05.02.2015 - 06.02.2015 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.
• ShivajiBole,RamyaL.Ashwini, Anish, Pilli Choudari Phytochemical analysis anti cancer and free radical scavenging activities of medicinal plant psidiumguajava. Presented at 7 KSTA National conference on Science, Technology &productization.A means for growth. Held on 05.02.2015 - 06.02.2015 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.
• Shivaji Bole, Nithisha K. T., Lavanya S., and Mahesh M., SiddharthDubey.  “Isolation, purification and characterization of pectinase” presented at Indian Science Congress Associcioation Bangalore chapter –future Indian science and technology held on 10th -11th OCT 2018 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.
• Shivaji Bole, SiddharthDubey, Deepak Kumar Mishra, AshutoshAcharya, SudhanshuDubey.,Sanjana. “study of glucose uptake activity of aeglemarmelosethanolic extract on liver cell line by flow cytometry” presented at Indian Science Congress Associcioation Bangalore chapter –Future Indian: science and technology held on 10th -11th OCT 2018 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.
• Shivaji Bole, Dr. Kamatchi C., Dr. Kiran Kumar, MayankKohli, phytochemical, biological and in-silico docking analysis of leaf extract of plant mimosa pudicalinn.

SEMINAR/ CONFERENCES ATTENDED:

• International seminar on “Microwave Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules” held at Nargund College of Pharmacy, Bangalore.
• International seminar on “Bioinformatics and Cheminformatics in Drug discovery” by Dr.Gautam, Center for Bioinformatics, Anna University Chennai & Dr. Nagasuma Chandra. Dept.of Bioinformatics, IISc Bangalore. Held at Nargund College of Pharmacy, Bangalore.
• Seminar on “Convetional and Molecular based Diagnosis for Leptospirosis” by Dr,K, Nataraj Dept of Microbiology Bharathidhas university Thiruchirapalli.
• 4. “International trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences and practice” on 16 th, 17th March   2002 by the Indian Pharmaceutical Association.
• The future prospectus of Nano Biotechnology – Health & environment” at Seshadripuram Degree College Bangalore. on 18th, 19th, & 20th March.2010
• Confluence 2010. On 10th April 2010. at Indian Academy Degree College, Bangalore.
• Awareness programme on Women’s Rights at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.on Aug 4th 2010.
• Conference on Recent Trends in genomics and Proteomics. Conducted during 26th and 27th May.2011. Indian Academy and Dept of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
• National conference on Chemistry, Biotechnology held at Reva Institute of Science and Management, Bangalore on 24-25th Nov 2011.
• National conference on bioactive compounds and therapeutics. Held on 27.02.2012 To 28.02.2012 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.
• Attended 5th Annual KSTA Conference on Science and Technology for Societal transformation.Held on 19-20 Dec 2012 at Dayanandsagar Institution, Bangalore.
• Attended 6th Annual KSTA conference on Science and Technology for Promoting Innovative Research and Development. Held on 20.12.2013- 21.12.2013 at Christ University, Bangalore.
• Attended National Level Conference on Science for World Peace and Development. Held on 05.03.2014 at Dayanandsagar Institution, Bangalore.
• AttendedNational conference on. “Beyond the frontiers in science & technology”. Held on 27.03.2014-28.03.2014 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.
• Attended7th Annual KSTA conference on Science, Technology&productization.A means for growth. Held on 05.02.2015 - 06.02.2015 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.
• Attended BU Golden jubilee Lecture Series .held on 15-16.April 2015.at Bangalore University Bangalore.
• Attended Faculty Development Programme on “Mind your Teaching” organized by The oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 29 th&31st  July 2015.
• Attended National conference on Future Indian: science and technology held on 10th -11th OCT 2018 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.
• National conference of Recent Advances in Biotechnology held at the Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 11 and 12th OCT 2019.
• Attended international webinar on High Resolution Microscope As Tool in New Discoveries in Science organized by Indian Academy University Autonomous on 16 th July 2020.
• Attended webinar on Drug Discovery-Probable Approaches to Combat-Covid-19 organized by Department of Zoology at St.Joseph College Autonomous on 7/8/2020.
• Paradigm Shift to Poster Excellence to higher Education organized by The Oxford College Association with CESS on 27 th Aug 2020..
• Attended Role of Epigenetics in Cancer Translation Research organized by Dayanand Sagar University on 14 th Sept 2020.
• Attended webinar on Fundamental Skill required for a Successful Career in Life Sciences organized by FABA on 16 th Sept 2020.
• Attended International webinar on Multidisciplinary Innovation in Science and Technology organized by The Oxford College of Science On 18 th and 19 th Sept 2020
• International webinar on Covid 19 Current Status for Development of Vaccine and Immunization organized by Mangalore University and Microbiologist Society on 30/9/2020. International virtual symposium on decoding the human brain activity on 18 th &18 th February 2021 organized by The Oxford College of Science

TRAINING/WORKSHOP ATTENDED:

• Faculty development programme on effective implementation of problem based learning in the academic curriculum at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore. on 8th Jan 2011.
• Faculty development programme on Resurrecting the vanishing art of lecturing At The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore. on 29th Jan 2011.
• Training on photoshop and corel draw. At The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore. Held on 14th Feb 2011.
• 4 Workshop on Advanced Biotechnology held at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.on 19th Oct-2011.
• Attended a workshop on BENCHTOP NMR Spectrometer held on 10-11-2011 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore-102
• Attended a workshop on Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Advances in Immuno Molecular Diagnostics” held on 21-24 Jan 2013 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore-102.
• Attended a workshop on Pesticide Residue Analysis and HPLC sponsered by TEQIP at PES IT, Bangalore from 14-16 March 2013.
• Attended a workshop on Instrumental Techniques at Azyme Bioscience. Bangalore.on 21st -22nd August 2014.
• Attended Lecture Workshop on Research Proposal Writing organized by the Dept of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science Association with Dept of Science and Technology.on  31st Dec 2014.
• Hands on training in Modern Biotechnology at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore-102-2015.
• Attended Faculty Development programme onEnterpreneurship organized by Entrepreneurship Development Cell The Oxford College of Science, Bangalorein association with Shodhaka Life Sciences Pvt, Ltd, Bangalore on 21.11.2017.
• Attended FDP on Significance of Publishing Research in Quality Journals, Indexing Analysis and Impact factors and organized by the R&D cell The Oxford College of Science on 5 march 2020
• Attended workshop on Highlights and Implementation of National Education Policy-2020 organized by Bangalore University on 24 th to 28 th Aug 2020
• Faulty development program on Grant Proposal Writing organized by R& D cell, The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 24.12.2020 to 29.12.2020.
• Lecture Workshop on Exploring the clinical manifestations and immunization efficiency A post COVID Scenario organized by the Department of Microbiology and Indian Academy of Science on 180.03.2021 to 19.03.2021.
• .Faculty development program on A stimulated you to carve the pioneering leaders for future. Organized by The Oxford College of Science Bangalore on 31 December.2022

RECOGNITION/AWARDS:

• Awarded first prize for paper presentation atIndian Science Congress Association Bangalore chapter –future Indian science and technology held on 10th -11th OCT 2018 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.
• Awarded first prize for paper presentation at7 Annual KSTA Held on Science, Technology&productization.A means for growth. Held on 05.02.2015 - 06.02.2015 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.
• Awarded first prize for paper presentation atNational conference on Beyond the frontiers in science & technology. Held on 27.03.2014-28.03.2014 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore
• Awarded first prize for paper presentation atConference on Recent Trends in genomics and Proteomics. Conducted during 26th and 27th May 2011.Dept of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
• Appointed as BOE-member UG Biotechnology 2019-20 Bangalore University
• Appointed as BOE-member UG Biotechnology 2018-19 Bangalore University
• BOE Member CMR Group of Institution (Autonomous) Bangalore.
• BOEMember DayanandSagar University, Bangalore.
• BOEMember Garden city University, 
• BOEMember Indian Academic University, Bangalore
• Reviewer for research article spinger plus journal.
• Appointed as Question paper Setter from Various University-Kannur University Kannur, Kerala.  CMR Group of Institution (Autonomous) Bangalore.Bangalore.Garden city University, DayanandSagar University, Indian Academy (Autonomous) UniversityBangalore
• Appointed as Reviewer For Valuation By Bangalore University Bangalore.
• Appointed as Verification Officer For Valuation By RGUHS, Bangalore.
• Appointed as SquadMember By RGUHS, Bangalore.
• Appointed as Squad Member By Bangalore University, Bangalore
• Appointed as External practical Examiner, from RGUHS, Bangalore.
• Appointed as External practical Examiner, from Bangalore University, Bangalore.
• Appointed as External practical Examiner By CMR Group of Institution (Autonomous), Bangalore.
• Appointed as External practical Examiner ByAISSCE.

EDUCATION:

• Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Bangalore University, Bangalore (2013-2018)
  Thesis Title: “Studies on the role AP-1 factors in apoptosis induced cancer cells”
• M.Sc. in Biotechnology, First Class, Govt. Science College, Bangalore University, Bangalore (2009-2011).
• B.Sc. in Chemistry, First Class, Chemistry, Botany and Bio-technology, Govt. Science College, BangaloreUniversity, Bangalore (2006-2009).

PUBLICATION:

• RashmiNagesh, Kiran Kumar K. M., Naveen Kumar M., Rajeshwari H. Patil and S. Chidananda Sharma 2019 “Stress activated p38 MAPK regulates cell cycle via AP-1factors in areca extract exposed human lung epithelial cells”. Cytotechnology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10616-019-00297-3
• Rajeshwari H. Patil, Naveen Kumar M., Kiran Kumar K. M,RashmiNagesh, Kavya K., Babu R. L, Govindarajan T. Ramesh and S. Chidananda Sharma 2018. “Dexamethasone inhibits inflammatory response via down regulation of AP-1 transcription factor in human lung epithelial cells”. Gene Elsevier. 645 (2018) 85–94
• Kiran Kumar KM1*, Naveen Kumar M1, Rashmi Nagesh1, PatilRajeshwari H1, BabuRL2., SChidananda Sharma1 and Manjunath K12017. “Arsenic induces oxidative stress and apoptosis in human lung cancer cells”. Int. J. of Life Sciences, 2017, Vol. 5 (4): 551-560
• RashmiNagesh, Kiran Kumar K. M., Naveen Kumar M., Rajeshwari H. Patil, Kavya K., Babu R. L., Govindarajan T. Ramesh and S. Chidananda Sharma. 2017 “Aqueous areca nut extract induces oxidative stress in human lung epithelial A549 cells: Probable role of p21 in inducing cell death”. Gene Report, Vol 6: 103-111
• Kiran Kumar K. M., Naveen Kumar M., Rajeshwari H. Patil, RashmiNagesh, Shubha M. Hegde,Kavya K., Babu R. L., Govindarajan T. Ramesh and S. Chidananda Sharma. 2016 “Cadmium Induces Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in Lung Epithelial Cells”. Toxicology mechanism and method journal, 26(9): 658-666.
• Rajeshwari H. Patil, Babu R L, Naveen Kumar. M, Kiran Kumar K. M,Shubha M. Hegde, RashmiNagesh, Govindarajan T. Ramesh and S. Chidananda Sharma. 2016. “Anti-inflammatory effect of apigenin on LPS induced pro-inflammatory mediators and AP-1 factors in human lung epithelial cells”. Inflammation, 39(1):138-147.
• Shubha M. Hegde, Naveen Kumar M., Kavya K., Kiran Kumar K. M.,RashmiNagesh, Rajeshwari H. Patil, Babu R. L., Govindarajan T. Ramesh and S. Chidananda Sharma. 2016. “Interplay of nuclear receptors (ER, PR and GR) and their steroid hormones in MCF-7 cells”. Molecular Cell Biochemistry. 422 (1):109–120
• Kavya K., Naveen Kumar M., Rajeshwari H. Patil., Shubha M. Hegde., Kiran Kumar K. M., RashmiNagesh, Babu R. L., Govindarajan T. Ramesh and S. Chidananda Sharma. 2016. Differential expression of AP-1 transcription factors in human prostate LNCaP and PC-3 cells: role of Fra-1 in transition to CRPC status. Molecular Cell Biochemistry. DOI 10.1007/s11010-017-3012-2.
• Rajeshwari H Patil, Babu R L, Naveen Kumar. M, Kiran Kumar K. M, Shubha M. Hegde, Govindarajan T. Ramesh and S. Chidananda Sharma. 2015. “Apigenin inhibits PMA induced expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and AP-1 factors in A549 cells”. Molecular Cell Biochemistry, 403: 95-106.
• Shubha M. Hegde, Babu R L, Vijayalakshmi E, Rajeshwari H Patil, Naveen Kumar. M, Kiran KumarK. M, RashmiNagesh, Kavya K and S. Chidananda Sharma. 2015. “Biosorption ofhexavalentchromium from aqueous solution using chemically modified SpirulinaPlatensis: an ecofriendly approach”. Desalination and Water Treatment, 57(18), 8504-8513.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Assistant Professor (July 2018 - present): Department of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science,Bangalore.
• DST-PURSE Junior Research Fellow (July 2012 - June 2016): Worked on“Expression pattern of AP-1factors in apoptosis induced cells”, Bangalore University.
• Project Trainee (April 2012–May 2012): Worked on “Basic Analytical Methods used in PeptidePurification”, BIOCON, Bangalore.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCE:

Papers presented at National and International Conferences:

• Kiran Kumar K. M. Manjunath K. and S. Chidananda Sharma. “Cadmium induces oxidative stress andapoptosis in lung epithelial cells” Oral presentation in 5th National Conference on Emerging Trends andNew Challenges in Biotechnology - Advances in Free Radicals and Antioxidants (NCETNCB 2017) February 2017. Organized by PG and Research Centre in Biotechnology, MGR College, Hosur
• Kiran Kumar K. M., Naveen Kumar. M, Rajeshwari H. Patil and S. Chidananda Sharma.“Cadmiuminduces apoptosis through oxidative stress in lung epithelial cells” posterpresentation in the Internationalconference on Bioactive Chemicals for Reproduction and Human Health, February 2015. Organized by Life Science Dept. Davangere University Shivagangothri, Davangere.
• Kiran Kumar K. M, Naveen  Kumar.  M and  S. Chidananda  Sharma.“Cadmium  induces ROS  andapoptosis in human lung Adenocarcinoma A549 cells.” Poster presentation in the Symposium on HealthyLife style and Human Welfare, November, 2014. Organized by the UGC-CPEPA and Department of Zoology, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
• Rajeshwari H. Patil, Babu. R. L, Vijayalakshmi. E, Naveen Kumar. M, Kiran Kumar. K. M. and S.ChidanandaSharma “In vitro evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of plant extract on A549 cells”.
• Oral presentation in the national conference on Environmental Science and Health Hazards. November 2012, Organized by Karnataka University, Dharwad.

Symposium(s)/Workshop attended:

• Work shop on “Proteomics and Drug Design” one week Faculty development program organized by BMS engineering college under TEQIP-II, Bangalore, July 2014.
• Workshop on Gas Chromatography” Conducted by Analysis Sciences at the Indian Institute of World Culture, Bangalore, February 2013.
• National Workshop on “Application of Bioinformatics in Medicine” organized by Karnataka State Women’s university sponsored by DBT, Bijapur, January 2013.
• National workshop on “Frontiers in Cell Biology and Biotechnology” organized by Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology and DST- PURSE Programme, Bangalore, December 2012.

RECOGNITION/AWARDS:

• Second prize: Paper presentation in 5th National Conference on Emerging Trends and New Challenges inBiotechnology - Advances in Free Radicals and Antioxidants (NCETNCB 2017) PG and Research Centre in Biotechnology, MGR College, Hosur.
• First place: Poster presentation in National Conference on Recent Advances in Biotechnology sponsored by CSIR-HRDG held at The Oxford College of Science, Department of Biotechnology, and Bengaluru.

EDUCATION:

• Ph.D. awarded from Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute,Chennai, in Biotechnology entitled “Molecular characterization of Cephalosporin and Carbapenem resistance in clinical isolates of  Klebsiella pneumoniae”
• M.Sc. Passed in 2003 with First Division from Administrative Management College, Bangalore University
• B.Sc. Passed in 2001 with Frist Division from Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore  University

PUBLICATIONS:

• C Kamatchi, H Magesh, Uma Sekhar, Rama Vaidyanathan (2009).Identification of Clonal Clusters of Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates from Chennai by ESBL Genotyping and Antibiotic Resistance Phenotyping Analysis, in American journal of Infectious Diseases,5 (2): 74-82Impact factor 1.26
• H Magesh, C Kamatchi, R Vaidyanathan, G Sumathi (2011).Identification of plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance genes qnrA1, qnrB1 and aac(6’)-1b-cr in a multiple drug-resistant isolate of Klebsiella pneumonia from Chennai, in Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, 29(3): 262-8.Impact factor 1.06
• Kamatchi. C, Sumathi.G, Rama Vaidyanathan (2011).A Pilot Study on Replicon Typing of Plasmids Associated with ESBL Genes in Klebsiellapneumoniae from Chennai.Advanced BioTech, ,11(04): 5-10   has been selected as one of the ‘Top 10 Advanced Biotech Publications – 2011
• R Vaidyanathan M Krishnaraju, C Kamatchi, AK Jha, N Devasena, R Vennila, G Sumathi (2015). Complete sequencing of an IncX3 plasmid carrying blaNDM-5 allele reveals an early stage in the dissemination of the blaNDM gene. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology 33(1) : 30-38. Impact factor 1.06
• NibeditaDey,SubhashreeYasobanti,Chozahavendhan S. Rosy Vennila, , Magesh H., Rama Vaidyanathan,Kamatchi C (2015).Molecular Characterization Of Plasmid Mediated Ampc Beta-Lactamase in the Clinical Gram Negative Bacterial Isolates from Chennai.Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc. Vol. 17, No. (1): 123-129,Impact factor 0.06
• Magesh Haridoss, Kamatchi C, Zumaana Rafiq and Rama Vaidyanathan (2015). Biotransformation of Isoeugenol to Vanillin by Beneficial Bacteria Isolated from the soil of Aromatic Plants.Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research7(11):274-280, Impact factor 0.684
• Anithia Ravi, Shaheen Khan, Maduri Suklabaidya, Priyadurairaj, Priyadarshini Soora Sudharsanan and KamatchiChandrasekar*(2018), “In Silico analysis of Antioxidant activity in Centella asiatica and Indigofera aspalathoides in Psoriasis” Biomed Pharmacol J, 11(3)
• BhawaniKumar, ArunkumarSaravanan, AyushVictor, SaranyaSivaraj, MageshHaridoss, Kamatchi Chandrasekar*,Catna Nagaraj Hemalatha, VijeyAanandhi Muthukumar, “Evaluation and Molecular docking of Benzimidazole and its derivatives as a potent antibacterial agent” Asian Journal of Microbiol.Biotech.Env.Sc, 2019;12(4)
• MageshHaridoss, Kamatchi C, ZumaanaRafiq and Rama Vaidyanathan, “Inhibition of Bacterial Efflux pumps by Medicinal Plant extracts”  Pharmacomagazine (Under review)

Book:

• K. Sujatha, V. Karthikeyan, R. S. Ponmagal, N. P. G. Bhavani, V. Srividhya,Rajeswari Hari and C. Kamatchi, 2020, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. Hepatoprotective Activity of the Biherbal Extract in Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl4) Induced Hepatoxicity—A Study of Histopathological Image Analysis,Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 910

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:16 years of Teaching and 6 years of Research Experience

• Presently working as Associate Professor Dept of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science Bangalore. Since July  2018
• Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai, as Associate Professor & Deputy HoD -Department of Biotechnology, from June 2005-May 2018
• Karpaga Vinayaka College of Engineering and Technology, as Lecturer in the Department of Biotechnology from May 2004 – June 2005

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCE:

Papers presented at National and International Conferences:

• Presented Poster in the National conference on Future INDIA: Science and Technology on 10th& 11th October ,2018 held at The Oxford College of science, Bengaluru, entitled as Biotransformation of Isoeugenol to vanillin by Beneficial Bacteria Isolated from the soil of Aromatic plants
• Presented oral paper entitled “Phenotypic and genotypic detection of plasmid mediated AmpC Betalactamase in Gram-negative Isolates” on National conference : Biotechnology Interventions in Societal Development,21st& 22nd ,March 2014, Arunai Engineering College, Tiruvannamalai
• Participated in the Two days National Workshop on Workshop on “Research Methodology & Statistical Data Analysis” organized by the Department of Computer Applications on Feburary 15th&16th, 2012 at Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal,Chennai   
• Poster presented in the Second Indian youth science congress 2010 at  SRM university, entitled as “Replicon typing of MDR plasmids encoding beta-lactamase in clinical isolates of Kebsiellapneumoniae shows prevalence  of IncFIC and IncFIA”
• Paper presented in the second International conference on  Science ,Engineering and Technology, 20-21April 2011 at  Vellore Institute of Technology(VIT),Vellore, entitled as "Molecular characterization of Multi drug resistant plasmid coded NDM-1 (New Delhi Metallo bseta Lactamase)’’
• Poster presented in the International seminar on New Insights in the management of Antibiotic Resistance,CLRI,Chennai which held on October 2009 entitled as “Detection of Plasmid mediated ESBL gene in Klebsiella pneumoniae and E.coli from Chennai
• Poster presented in the Ninth Sir Dorabji Tata  Symposium on “Antimicrobial Resistant” Organised by  Sir Dorabji Tata centre for Research in the Tropical Diseases in association with the Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology, Indian Institute of  Science, Bangalore which held on 2008.” Molecular characterization of plasmid mediated ESBL gene in Klebsiella pneumoniae from Chennai”
• Presented paper in the National conference  on Current perspective and challenges in  Industrial Biotechnology, 2008 funded by CSIR at Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai  and presented a paper on Characterization of Extended spectrum Betalactamase(ESBL) Plasmid mediated Resistant in klebsiella pneumoniae  Clinical samples
• Participated in the 48th Annual conference of association of microbiologists of India (AMI) in Chennai, 2007, Presented a poster on Molecular identification of Microorganisms using ARDRA
• Participated in the 47th Annual Conference of Association ofmicrobiologists of India (AMI -National and International) on the “MICROBIOLOGY: THE CHALLENGES AHEAD”, Bhopal which held on 2006 and presented a poster paperentitled-Multi-drug resistance in bacteria from open drains and clinical sample
• Particpated in International UK India Meet on Emerging Innovations in AMR, IISC Advanced centre for studies on 7/06/2019

.SEMINAR/ CONFERENCES ATTENDED:

• National conference of Recent Advances in Biotechnology held at the Oxford College of Science, organized by the Department of Biotechnology and association with CSIR  Bangalore on 11 and 12th October  2019
• Attended National conference on Future Indian: science and technology held on 10th -11th OCT 2018 at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.
• Participated in the CME Program on Genomics for personalized and precision Medicine, a workshop conducted at Froniter Mediville on 6th June 2015
• Participated in the “ISRTMSF-2014 Organised by CAS in crystallography and Biophysics, University of   Madras, Maraimalai campus,Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India
• Participated in National Seminar on Functional Genomics held on 26th of February 2014, organized      Department of Biotechnology, Dr.M.G.R Educational and Reseaarch Institute, Maduravoyal,Chennai
• Participated in the in the conference on “Integrated Approach to Herbal Technology” on 4th and 5th January 2013, held at triple helix Auditorium, CLRI, Chennai
• Participated in the CSIR sponsored National Conference on “Current Research Perspectives in Biotechnology, Healthcare and Environment”held on 15th& 16th April 2013 at the Department of Biotechnology, Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute
• Participated in the  One- day seminar on “Herbal Analysis and Applications” on October 2008, held at centre for Herbal Sciences, University of madras,Guindy campus, Chennai
• Participated in National seminar on “Genes to Genomics” held in Bharath Institute of higher Education and Research,2005, Chennai

TRAINING/WORKSHOP ATTENDED:

• Participated  in the training Program on “Transition to ISO 9001:2015 & Risk based Thinking” held on May 2017, conducted by the ISO Cell, Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal,Chennai
• Visited Medicinal plants Institute FRLHT and Conservation area in Bangalore Shravandruga on Jan 2013.      
• Participated in the FDP “Bring Passion into your Teaching” held on 21st November 2013, Dr.M.G.R  Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai
• Participated in the Bioinformatics workshop held on 28th& 29th September  2012 at the   Department of Biotechnology, Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal,Chennai
• Attended faculty development programme Mission 10X 2011 in Dr.M.G.R Educational and  Research Institute,  Maduravoyal, Chennai
• Participated in the Computational Intelligence applications in Bioinformatics –CSIR sponsored National Workshop on 26th and 27th September 2011
• Participated in the workshop on Research methodology and Biostatistics organized by   
• Department of Biotechnology and Academic Staff College on 30th of September -4th of October 2011.
• Participated in the Work Shop on Opportunities in Sponsored Research for Academic Institutes, Organized by IBT Dept of Dr.MGR University during 9th -10th July 2010.
• Participant in the Work Shop with hands –on Training in the “WORKSHOP ON CHROMATOGRAPHIC  TECHNIQUES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS’’ on 2010, held at Central Research Facility, Sri    Ramachandra  University, Chennai.

RECOGNITION/AWARDS:

• Co-Investigator for the CSIR funded projectMechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria – “Molecular          Characterization and cloning of MDR conferring   genes and Screening for Natural Compounds active against MDR”.CSIR sanction letter No. 37(1385)/09 EMR2 dated 07.10.2009
• Participated as a Resource person, CME Program on “Current Trends in Drug Development of AYUSH system” sponsored by Ministry of AYUSH , Govt. of India, New Delhi” 24th to 29th April 2017
• Patent Submitted – A study of MTT Assay on fibroblasts cell line L929 and analysis the data with Image Processing method, Application Number -201841001276
• Contributed for developing a vibrant ecosystem of Research and Development in Biotechnology at Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai
• Awarded first prize for paper presentation atConference on Recent advances in biotechnology, Organized by Dept. of Biotechnology and Association with CSIR 11th and 12th October 2019, Bangalore
• Appointed as Reviewer to other University-. Garden city University
• Appointed as External practical Examiner, from Bangalore University, Bangalore

EDUCATION:
Ph.D. in Biotechnology,VittalMallya Scientific Research   Foundation –Mysore University (2000)
M.Sc. in Biotechnology, M. S. University ofBaroda (1993)
B.Sc. in Microbiology and BioChemistry, Sophia College -Mumbai University. (1991).

PUBLICATIONS:

1. Maity, S et. al., A non-innovator version of etanercept for treatment of arthritis,Biologicals (2011) 39(6): 384-95.
2. Nair, N. (2022). Platform Technologies Govern Bioprocess Development of Industrial Enzymes. High Technology Letters, 28(5), 165-172.
3. Nair, N. (2022). Digital PCR – Counting DNA molecule by molecule. Science, Technology And Development Journal, XI(V), 1-9.
4. Nair, N. (2022). Advances in cell free protein synthesis – A review. The International Journal Of Analytical And Experimental Modal Analysis, XIV(IV), 1674 - 1682.
5. Maity, S., Ullanat, R., Lahiri, S., Shekar, S., Sodhan, G., & Vyas, A. et al. (2011). A non-innovator version of etanercept for treatment of arthritis. Biologicals, 39(6), 384-395.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Research Associate- VittalMallyaSxcientific Research Foundation,Banglaore(1998-2000).
• Unit Leader- BigtecPvt Ltd.(2001-2007).
• Project Manager- Microbial Process Development- Avesthagen Ltd-(2008-2009)
• Scientist III- Analytical Development- Avesthagen Ltd-(2009-2015).
• Associate Professor Department of Biotechnology, The Oxford college of Science.(2015-2018).
• Associate Professor and BiSEP faculty supported by K-TECH,GoK, The Oxford College of Science.(2018-till date).

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCE:

• Bangalore Tech Summit, 2017 Bengaluru
• Invest Karnataka, 2016 Bengaluru
• Two day XI ISBA conference 'Powering Start- up enablers: Incubators, Accelerators, Innovation Clusters, Co- working spaces' at Hotel Hyatt, Kalyani Nagar, Pune
• Make in Karnataka Conference, 13 – 14th February 2017 Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru
• Faculty Development Program on Entrepreneurship 21st November 2017, The Oxford College of science, HSR Layout, Bengaluru .
• National conference of Recent Advances in Biotechnology held at the Oxford College of Science, organized by the Department of Biotechnology and association with CSIR Bangalore on 11th and 12th October 2019
• International Conference on MIST Multidisciplinary Innovations in Science and Technology Organized by TOCS on 18th -19th September, 2020
• National workshop on highlights and Implementation of National Education Policy Organized by Bangalore University on 24th – 28th August, 2020
• FDP on Grant Proposal Writing organized by R&D cell TOCS on 21st – 29th December, 2020
• FDP on Designing and Process of Writing Research Papers in High-Quality Scopus Indexed International Journals Organized by Sharda University on 7th - 11th December,2020
• Workshop on New Directions in Teaching- Learning, Organized by St.Claret College on 23rd - 30th November, 2020

RECOGNITION/AWARDS:

• UGC-CSIR Fellowship (1993-1998)
• GATE - 1993 (not availed)
• DBT Fellowship (1991-1993)

Member of Board of studies and Board of Examination 

• Department of Post graduate studies and research in Biotechnology, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore
• Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot, Karnataka .
• Member of Board of Examination, Department of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Food Technology, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
• Member of the Curriculum Development Board of The Oxford Science Skill Enhancement Centre (TOSSEC) as internal expert (2020-23)
• • Appointed as BOE-member UG Biotechnology 2021-22 Bangalore University

Certifications :

1. LSSSDC Certified trainer for the Qualification Pack of Research Associate- Product Development/ Synthesis/ Medicinal Chemistry (LFS/Q0505) conforming to National Skill Qualification Framework Level – 5 (2018-20)
2. LSSSDC Certified trainer for the Qualification Pack of Research Associate -TechnologyTransfer/Process Development (LFS/Q0511) conforming to National Skill Qualification Framework Level – 5 (2018-20)
3. LSSSDC Certified trainer for the Qualification Pack of Quality Control Biologist (LFS/Q2301) conforming to National Skill Qualification Framework Level – 5 (2018-20)

Patents:

• Indian patent application – 1037/CHE/2007 Recombinant human insulin and a method thereof
• International application – PCT/IN2008/000301 WO/2008/139496.

EDUCATION:

• M.Phil in Biotechnology, Periyar University,  Selam, Tamil Nadu.(2006-2007).
• B.Ed- Bangalore University (2014-2015)
• M.Sc in Biotechnology. S.R.N Adarsh College, Bangalore University, Bangalore.(
• B.Sc- Chemistry, Botany, Zoology. JothiNivas College, Bangalore University, Bangalore. (1997-2000)

PUBLICATION:

•     Sudeshna Jena, Angman ,Alexander Maring and Mamatha J (2020) Degradation of red 2g by Bacillus cereus using mutation journal of Vibhavat2020 ISBN- 978-81-929698-6-2 -June-- 78-81
•    Pooja V Kasture., Arti B Tuljapure & Mamatha J(2016) Isolation of Cellulase Producing Bacteria from Citrus leafminer First Impression BioSciences & Bio Industry Published by College Book House, Publishers & Distrubutors ISBN-9797893819464 ,Vol.I.,105-112.
•   Pooja V Kasture., Arti B Tuljapure & Mamatha J (2015)Qualitative Improvement of Fruit Juice (Psidium guajava L) by using Cellulolytic Bacteria Isolated from the Gut of Citrus leafminer VIBHAVAT-2, ISBN-978-81-929698-1-7- Vol.II.,90-91
•    Mamatha J, Sudipa Bhadra and Mahesh M (2014) production of Streptomycin from Streptomyces griseus under solid state fermentation, & its production enhancement by mutation and analysis by HPLC. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 3, Issue 8, 907-922
•    Mamatha J, Shruthi SD and Vedamurthy AB (2013) Antibacterial activity of leaf and stem bark extracts from Alangium lamarckii thw., International Science Press, (India). Vol.6 No.1 pp.1-5
•    Jayapal Mamatha, Shirur Dakappa Shruti, Pallavi Joshi and Ankala Basappa Vedamurthy (2013). Phytochemical evaluation of extracts from Alangium lamarckii thw. World Journal of Pharmacy. 1(1),91-98
•    Debasmita Debnath, Ipsita Sinha, Kumari Khushboo, Vedamurthy AB, Mamatha J (2013). The promising and potential role of IVF in cattle and beef industry. International Journal of Fundamental & Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, No. 2, 39-41.
• Mamatha J, Suresh V, Vedamurthy A.B, Shilpi B and Shruthi S D (2012). Production of Alpha Amylase from Aspergillus flavus under solid state fermentation with optimum conditions. International Research Journal of Pharmacy, 3(8), 135-140.
• Mamatha J, Shruthi S D and Vedamurthy A.B (2012). Degradation of phenol by Turnip root enzyme extract. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research,2(3), 426-430.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:21 Years of Teaching

• UG Coordinator Department of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science [2018-Till date]
• Associate Professor , Department of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science, Bengaluru. [July 2010 - Till date].
• Assistant Professor  Postgraduate Department of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science, Bengaluru. [July 2008 to March 2010].
• Lecturer : Under graduate & Postgraduate Department of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science. [July 2006 to March 2008].
• Lecturer , Department of Biotechnology, BMS College for Women’s, Bangalore, India.[June 2003- June 2004]
• Lecturer and Coordinator , Department of Biotechnology, Goutam College, Bangalore, India. [June 2004-June 2005].
• Lecturer , Department of Biotechnology, BMS College for Women’s, Bangalore, India.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCE:

International Conferences/Symposium:

• Mamatha J., Sanjay and Vedamurthy A.BA Poster presentation on Production of Alpha Amylase from Aspergillusflavus under solid state fermentation with optimum conditions. International Conference on Exploration of Biotechnology by Student Scholars and Researchers with a theme “ Stimulating the Learners for Research in Biotechnology” conducted by Department of Biotechnology at SIET, Tumkur on 8th & 9th June 2012. Awarded best poster.

National Conferences/Symposium

• Participated in a oral presentation on “Degradation of Red 2G by Bacillus Cereus using Mutation” Muti Disciplinary National Web Conference on Sustainability in the Commerce, Scientific, Technological, Linguistic and Environmental Sectors, at RJS First Grade College, Bangalore, on 06th June-2020.
•   Presented a poster on “Enhance the Degradation of Red 2G by Bacillus cereus using Mutation” in the Bengaluru Tech Summit Government of India (IT &BT), at Bengaluru Palace, Bengaluru, on 18th-20thNovember 2019.
•   Presented a poster on “Gene Synthesis of Multi-Drug resistant Bactericidal and Anti-cancer Tungsten Nanoparticle using Zingiber officinale” in the Bengaluru Tech Summit Government of India (IT &BT), at Bengaluru Palace, Bengaluru, on 18th-20thNovember 2019.
• Presented a paper on “Optimization of Culturing Conditions for Atrazine Degrading Soil Bacteria”, in the Two days Seminar on Recent Innovations in Microbiology(RIMS) organized by Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Karnataka University, Dharward, on 28th & 29th November-2018.
•   Presented a poster on “Anti cancerous activity of methonalic leaf extract of Alangium lamarckii on MCF-7(Breast Carcinoma) Cell Lines” in the Bengaluru Tech Summit Government of India(IT &BT) at Bengaluru Palace, Bengaluru, on Bengaluru Palace, Bengaluru, 28th Nov-1st Dec-2018.
• Presented a Poster in the national conference on FUTURE INDIA:SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY on 10th and 11th October,2018 held at The Oxford College of Science, Bengaluru.
• SudipaBhadra., Amrutha C.H., andMamatha J.Oral presentationon Production of Streptomycin From Streptomyces griseusby Solid State Fermentation & Its Production Enhancement by Mutation & Analysis by HPLC,at JNANARJANA 2K14, 6th National Science Conference on “Beyond the frontiers in Science & Technology. The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore 560102, Karnataka, India. 27th& 28th March 2014.
• PrityLata., Joy Hoskeri H and Mamatha J. Oral presentationonAntiquorum Sensing Activity of Quercetin against Multidrug Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa at JNANARJANA 2K14, 6th National Science Conference on “Beyond the frontiers in Science & Technology. The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore 560102, Karnataka, India.27th& 28th March 2014.
• Pallavi Joshi .,Mamatha J and Vedamurthy AB A poster presentation on  Influence ofAbiotic and Biotic Elicitor on Accumulation of Diosgenin in TissueCulture of Lyciumbarbarum" at 5th Annual KSTA Conference National Conference on “SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION” organized by Karnataka Science and Technology Academy and DayanandaSagar, Bangalore on 19th and 20th December 2012.
• Mamatha J, Anjana Devi., AnkitaBisht., Vandana and Vedamurthy AB .A Oral presentation on Antibacterial activity of Leaf extract from  Alangiumlamarkii. National conference on Administrative Management College, as a part of WORLD SCIENCE DAY CELEBERATION 14th March 2013.
• Mamatha J, Anjana Devi., AnkitaBisht., Vandanaand  Vedamurthy AB(2013). A Poster presentation on Antibacterial activity of stem bark extract from Alangiumlamarkii. National conference on Biomedical spheres of Life and Life Sciences. CMR Institute of Management studies, Bangalore, 6th March 2013
• Mamatha J, Pallavi Joshi, Roshina Devi and Vedamurthy A.B  (2012).A Poster presentation on Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of AlangiumlamarckiiThw National Level conference on computational Biology, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences (NCCBL-2). Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Woman, Bangalore, November 23-24th 2012
• DebasmithaDebnath, IpsitaSinha, KumariKhusbhoo, Vedamurthy A.B and Mamatha J (2012) A Oral presentation on “The promosing and potential role of IVF in cattle and beef industry”, National Level conference on computational Biology, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences (NCCBL-2). Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women, Bangalore, November 23-24th 2012. Selected as one of the top best article and published in International Journal.
• Mamatha J., Sateesh M.K.  andVedamurthy A.B (2008).A Poster presentation on In vitro regeneration and biotechnological improvement of Vigna radiate (L.) R. Wilczek for salt tolerance. National symposium on role of life sciences in human welfare: 21-23 February 2008. Department of Biotechnology and Zoology, V.V.  Pura College of Sciences, Bangalore. Awarded best poster

Conferences/Symposium attended

•     Has participated in National Conference on Future India : Science & Technology, organized by The Oxford College of Science in association with ISCA, at The Oxford College of Science, Bengaluru, on 10th & 11th October- 2018.
•     Two days Seminar on Recent Innovations in Microbiology(RIMS), organized by Karnataka University, Dharward in association with KSTA, at Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Karnataka University, Dharward, on 28th & 29th November-2018.
•   10th Bangalore India Nano, organized by Government of India, at The Lalit Asok, Bangalore, on 5th -7th December-2018.
•       Bengaluru Tech Summit, organized by Government of India (IT &BT), at Bengaluru Palace, Bengaluru, on 28th Nov-1st Dec-2018.
•    11th Annual KSTA Conference – New Vistas in Science and Technology for common good, organized by NMKRV College in association with KSTA, at NMKRV College, Bengaluru, on 1st &2nd February2019.
• Bengaluru Tech Summit, organized by Government of India (IT &BT), at Bengaluru Palace, Bengaluru, on 18th-20thNovember 2019.
• Participated in 10th Annual conference of Karnataka Science and Technology Academy 2018 Organized by Karnataka Science and Technology Academy and REVA University held during 18-19 January 2018.
• Was an active member of organizing committee during “JNANARJANA 2K14” 6th National Conference on Beyond the frontiers in Science & Technology held on 27th& 28th of March 2014 at The Oxford College of Science, HSR Layout, Bangalore.,
• Attended a UGC Sponsored National Conference on Biotechnological Approaches in Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Research held on 21st and 22nd March 2013. Organized by the Department of Botany, Maharani’s Science College for Women, Bangalore.
• Attended a Science Academies “LECTURE WORKSHOP ON RECENT ADVANCES IN BIOLOGY” organized by Indian National Academy of Sciences and Christ University, Bangalore on 31st January & 1st February 2014.
•  Attended a Science Academies “LECTURE WORKSHOP ON Enkindle Intelligentsia” organized by Indian National Academy of Sciences and Department of Biosciences –CMR Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore on 22nd & 23rd January 2014.
• National conference on Biomedical spheres of Life and Life Sciences. CMR Institute of Management studies, Bangalore, 6th March 2013
• Attended a 5th Annual KSTA Conference National Conference on “SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION” organized by Karnataka Science and Technology Academy and DayanandaSagar, Bangalore on 19th and 20th December 2012.
• Attended a National Conference “JNANARJANA 2012” on BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS AND THERAPEUTICS, organized by The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 27th and 28th February 2012.
• National Level conference on computational Biology, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences (NCCBL-2). Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women, Bangalore, November 23-24th 2012.
• Attended the International Conference on Exploration of Biotechnology by Student Scholars and Researchers with a theme “ Stimulating the Learners for Research in Biotechnology” conducted by Department of Biotechnology at SIET, Tumkur on 8th & 9th June 2012.
• Attended a National Conference on “RECENT ADVANCES IN HEALTH, AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY” organized by M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore on 11-13th April 2012.
• Attended a NationalConference on “CHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY & HEALTHCARE- AN INTERFACE”, organized by Reva Institute of Science and Management, Bangalore on 24th and 25th November 2011.
• Lecture series on Advanced Biotechnology at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore, on 19th October 2011.
• Lecture workshop on Biotechnological aspects of environmental degradation and protection, at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore, 13-14th October 2011.
• Faculty development programme on ‘Effective Implementation of Problem Based Learning in the Academic Curriculum’ at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 8th Jan 2011.
• Faculty development programme on ‘Resurrecting the Vanishing Art of Lecturing’ at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 29th Jan 2011.
• Participated in the Indo- French Symposium on “Recent Trends in Brain Tumor Treatment and Research” on 15th June 2010. Organized by Department of Human genetics, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore
• Jnanarjana-2010 a National symposium on Molecular innovations in food Processing and Food safety management and awareness programme on career prospectus and Business opportunities in food processing. 5-6th April 2010.
• Has participated in BioZENITH-2010, a National level Intercollegiate BioSciences Symposium organized by the Department of Life Sciences, Reva Institute of Science and Management, Bangalore on 19th and 20th March 2010.
• Has participated in a one day seminar on Adoloscence Problems-way in / way out held on 23rd January 2010 at The Oxford College of Science, HSR Layout, Bangalore.
• Confluence-2009. A National symposium conducted by Indian Academy Group of Institution, Bangalore. 3-4thMarch 2009.
• Has participated in the National Conference-OxfordBio-2009 on Innovations & Emerging Trends in Biotechnology held on 2nd& 3rd April 2009.Depatment of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Engineering., Bangalore
• A National level symposium on impact of climate change on vector borne diseases- on the occasion of World Malaria day, Janardhana Foundation, Bangalore.25th -26th April 2008.
• Two days National Symposium Confluence2008 where ideas emerge. Conducted by Indian Academy Group of Institution, Bangalore. 27th&29th February 2008.
• Attended a National symposium on role of life sciences in human welfare: 21-23 February 2008. Department of Biotechnology and Zoology, V.V.  Pura College of Sciences, Bangalore
• National Seminar on National Knowledge Commission’s Recommendations on Higher Education, JnanaJyothi Auditorium, Central College, Bangalore. 19-20th September 2007.

• Attended two –day Workshop on Research and Publication Ethics., organized by Research Cell Dayananda Sagar University, 5th- 6t h August-2020.
• Attended National Workshop on Highlights and Implementation of National Education Policy, organized by Bangalore University, Bengaluru on 24th -28th August-2020.
• Attended two days seminar on “Recent Innovation in Microbial Biotechnology (RIMB-2018) held during 28th and 29th November 2018 atDepartment of Biotechnology, The Oxford Science College of Science, Bangalore
• Completed two days program on “ Basic techniques in Molecular Biology” held on 29th and 30th August 2018 at Department of Biotechnology, The Oxford Science College of Science, Bangalore.
• Completed “Faculty Development Program” conducted during    2nd-13thjuly 2018 at Biocon Academy.
• Participated as Poster Author in the “Poster- Walkway of Discovery” at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2018.
• Attended one day Workshop on “ Scientific Writing :Tools and Techniques” organized by The Oxford College of Science, Bengaluru on 6th April 2018
• Has attended workshop on “DNA Finger Printing technology, Molecular Markers and Bioinformatics” Jointly organized by the department of Biological Sciences, DayanandaSagar Institutions, Bangalore and Karnataka Science and Technology Academy, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka on 28th February & 1st March 2014.
• Attended a Science Academies “LECTURE WORKSHOP ON Enkindle Intelligentsia” organized by Indian National Academy of Sciences and Department of Biosciences –CMR Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore on 22nd & 23rd January 2014.
• Attended Faculty Development Program on “Immuno Molecular Diagnostics” sponsored by Vision Group on Science and Technology. Government of Karnataka at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore; 22nd -25th January, 2013.
• Has participated in Animal Cell Culture workshop held at Oxford College of Science from 4th -6th December 2012., Conducted by Leads Clinical Research & Bio Services Pvt Ltd and Sri Raghavendra Biotechnologies.
• Participated a workshop “The Leaders” on 29th& 30th March,2008. Conducted by Leaders Academy for Personal Success, at The Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore.

•    Has participated in one week FDP on “Comprehensive Quality Initiatives for Higher Education in Pandemic Era” Internal Quality Assurance Cell of UKA Tarasadia University (UTU), Bardoli, Gujarat on 26th -30th May-2020( One Week).
•   Participated in FDP on “Dairy Business Management during and post CoViD-19” Parul University, Vadodara, Department of Dairy Technology on 01st -07th June 2020.
• Has participated in 5 Day Multidisciplinary International FDP on Perspectives of Human Health and Environment, organized by SJR College for Women, on 3rd -7th August-2020 (5-Day).
•   Has participated in National Faculty Development Program on E-Contents and ICT Tools for Innovative and Effective Teaching and Learning Process., organized by Roorkee College of Management and Computer Applications, on 8th- 14th August-2020.
• Participated in FDP on “Modern Tools and Techniques for Teachers and Researchers”, organized by Imperial Institute of Advanced Management on 03rd May 2020.
• Has participated in Faculty Development Programme –on Resurrecting the vanishing art of lecturing held on 29th January-2011 at the the Oxford College of Science, HSR Layout, Bangalore.
• Participated in a one day Awareness Programme on Women’s Rights held on August 4th 2010 at the Oxford College of Science, HSR Layout, Bangalore.
• Has participated in Faculty orientation Programme – on Effective Teaching held on 24th June-2009 at the Oxford College of Science, HSR Layout, Bangalore.

• National Level webinar on CoVID-19: Dimensions and Directions, organized by Maharani Lakshmi Ammani College for Women, Bangalore on 15th May 2020.
•    International Web Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology (IWCSET-2020), organized by Society for Technologically Advanced Materials of India (STAMI) on 15th -16th May 2020.
•     A Candidate Multi-Epitope Vaccine Against SARS-CoV-2, organized by Garaden City University, Bangalore, on 27th May- 2020.
•      A Comprehensive Overview of Corona Virus and Latest Updates; CoViD-19, organized by Seshadripuram First Grade College &NBSF in Association with KSTA, Bangalore, on 27th May -2020.
•   A Holistic Approach of Development and Conservation of Environment with Blend of Modernization and Indian Tradition: CoVID-19, organized by Seshadripuram First Grade College &NBSF in Association with KSTA, Bangalore. On 28th May -2020.
• Current Update on Transission, Virology and Epidemiology: CoVID-19 by Seshadripuram First Grade College &NBSF in Association with KSTA, Bangalore. On 29th May -2020.
•    International Webinar on Fluid Dynamics and its Applications, organized by
• Government First Grade College, Bangalore, on 28th - 29th -May -2020.
•     Microbiologist in Everybody, organized by Biocon Academy and Biotecnika Info Labs Pvt Ltd, on 3rd June -2020
•     International Symposium on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, organized by Amity Center of Nanotechnology, Amity University, Haryana, on 07th- 9th June 2020.
•    International Live Webinar on “ Navigating the New Normal Post CoVID-19 organized by Dayananda Sagar College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bangalore, on 14th June-2020.
• National Webinar on “ Combat Corona-The New World Order, organized by Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore, on 16th June-2020.
•       Online Teaching Platforms organized by The Oxford College of Science, on 17th June-2020.
•     Employability Impact on CoVID -19, organized by Shanmuga Industries Arts and Science College, on 24th June-2020.
•      BaliGondu Nambikke, organized by NSS Unit in Association with Department of Biotechnology, KLE College, Bengalore, on 26th June-2020.
•   Impact of COVID-19 on Unorganised Sector in India, organized by Government Arts College, on 26th June-2020.
•     Microbiome-Perceptions and Perspectives, organized by Biotecnika Info Labs Pvt Ltd, on 27th June 2020.
•    Deciphering COVID-19, organized by The Oxford College of Science, on 30th June-2020.
•   Power of Mentoring, organized by Dayananda Sagar College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bangalore, on 1st July-2020.
• Two Days National Webinar on Re explore: Science in Multi facets, organized by Department of Biotechnology, Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore, on 3rd and 6th July-2020.
•   Post-transcriptional Gene Regulation by RNA Interference, organized by Department of Biochemistry, The Oxford College of Science, 10th July-2020.
• Emerging Trends and Prospects in Biotechnology-A career Guidance Series-1,organized by Department of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science   on 10th- 12th July-2020.
•          Integrated and Holistic Approach to Education beyond Job Orientation, organized by IQAC, KLE Society’s S. Nijalingappa College, Bengaluru, on 13th July-2020.
•   Optical Fiber-Based Plasmonic Sensors for Biomedical Application- NCSEM-2K20, organized by The Oxford College Science of Engineering, Bengaluru-68, on 15th-16th July-2020.
•    High Resolution Microscopy as a tool to New Discoveries in Science, organized by Indian Academy Degree College, Bangalore, on 16th July-2020.
•     Learn to Earn from Stock Market, organized by The Oxford College of Science, on 20th July-2020.
•   Intellectual A property Rights-Translating Research into Patents, organized by Research and Development Cell, The Oxford College of Science, on 22nd July-2020.
•       Importance of Extension Activities in Higher Education, organized by Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension (DLLE), on 24th July-2020.
•    International Webinar on Genomic Scale Screening of Protein Stalizers for Oncogenes or Tumor Suppressors using CRISPR/ cas 9 System, organized by SJR College For Women, on 29th July-2020.
•     International Online Conference on Emerging Trends in Healthcare Technology in Post-COVID-19 Era, organized by SPARC Cell and SMST, Indian Institute of Technology , Kharagpur, on 8th-9th August-2020.
• Understanding Gene Expression-OMICS Approach, organized by Department of Biotechnology, Maharani’s Science College for Women in Association with DBT-STAR Scheme and UGC-CPE, Bangalore, on 11th August-2020.
•     Living an Inspired Life, organized by Student Welfare Cell, The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore, on 14th August-2020.
• DSU-KSCST IP Cell Inauguration and IP Awareness Program, organized by Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore, on 19th August-2020.
•    Online International Conference on Multidisciplinary Innovations in Science and Technology( MISST-2020), organized by The Oxford College of Science, on 18th-19th September-2020.
•   Paradigm Shift to Foster Excellence in Higher Education, organized by The Oxford College of Science in association with CESS, on 27th August 2020.
• Alumni Webinar Series-1, organized by The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore, on August-2020.
• International Webinar on COVID-19 , A Pandemic of Coronavirus: Progress in Therapeutic and Vaccine Development,m organized by SR and BGNR Government Arts and Science College, Khammam, Telangana State, on 31th October -2020.

• Best poster presentation Award on Production of Alpha Amylase from Aspergillus flavus under solid state fermentation with optimum conditions. “International Conference on Exploration of Biotechnology by Student Scholars and Researchers with a theme “ Stimulating the Learners for Research in Biotechnology” conducted by Department of Biotechnology at SIET, Tumkur on 8th & 9th June 2012.
•   The Best Research Article Award on The promosing and potential role of IVF in cattle and beef industry”, National Level conference on computational Biology, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences (NCCBL-2), MLACW, November 23-24th 2012.
• Best poster presentation Award on In vitro regeneration and biotechnological improvement of Vigna radiate (L.) R. Wilczek for salt tolerance. National symposium on role of life sciences in human welfare: 21-23 February 2008.
•    Bangalore University- UG- Assistant Custodian 2016- Bangalore University
•      BoE- Chairperson 2022- Biotechnology(UG)- Bangalore University
• BoE member- UG Biotechnology, Bangalore University -2022 onwards.
• BoE member- UG Biotechnology BMSCW- Bangalore North University, Surana College- Autonomous college, Nurpathuga University,
•   UG External Examiner: Department of Biotechnology, Bangalore University, Christ University, CMR University, Garden City University, Nrupatunga University, and Rai University.
•    PG External Examiner: Department of Biotechnology, Bangalore University
• Question paper Setter and Question paper scrutiny for B Sc., and MSc, Biotechnology courses.  CMR University and Chirst University.
• Treasurer and Member of BIOVISTAS (half yearly Biotechnology magazine from The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore-560078).

EDUCATION:.

• Ph.D. Life Sciences (2016) - SreeChitraTirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Kerala
• MSc. Biotechnology (2006), Anna University, Tamil Nadu 
• B.Sc. Biotechnology (2004) Periyar University, Tamil Nadu

PUBLICATIONS:

AloysiousNeena, and Prabha D. Nair. "Enhanced survival and function of islet-like clusters differentiated from adipose stem cells on a three-dimensional natural polymeric scaffold: an in vitro study. Tissue Engineering Part A 20, no. 9-10 (2014): 1508-1522

• Prabha D. Nair and NeenaAloysious (2011). Perspectives of Islet Cell Transplantation as a Therapeutic Approach for Diabetes Mellitus, Tissue Engineering for Tissue and Organ Regeneration, Prof. Daniel Eberli (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-688-1, InTech
• Indian Patent filed (Application Number- 4867/CHE/2013)- Porous biodegradable polymeric scaffold for tissue engineering. Prabha D. Nair and NeenaAloysious

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Teaching Faculty, Kerala (2007-2009)
• Research Associate–ICAR- National Institute of Animal Nutrition & Physiology, Bangalore (2015 – 2017)
• Teaching Faculty–Presidency Group of Institutions, Bangalore (2017-2019)
• Assistant Professor&BiSEP Backup Coordinator, Department of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science (2019-till date).

 SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCE:

• Tissue engineered biohybrid pancreas from autologous adipose stem cell derived pancreatic islets :A promising therapy approach for Diabetes mellitus" at the International Symposium on '"Type 2 Diabetes : From Molecular Insights to Therapeutic Interventions" organized by Institute of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad and Merck & Co Inc. held at Novotel Hyderabad 2009 (Oral)
• Presented a poster titled “Autologous Adipose Stem Cell Derived Pancreatic Islets Delivery On A 3D Scaffold – A Promising Regenerative Medicine Approach For Diabetes Mellitus”at International Conference On Biomaterials, Artificial Organs & Tissue Engineering (ICBAT),March 1st , 2010, at,Cochin, Kerala. (Poster)
• The positive impact of scaffold in differentiation of stem cells to isle like clusters for islet transplantation’ at ICNT 2013, Kottayam, Kerala. (Oral)
• Co-culture of endothelial cells and stem cell differentiated islet like clusters on a natural biodegradable scaffold in the development of a tissue engineered pancreas’ at IUMRS 2013, Bangalore.(Oral)
• The role of scaffold in mimicking the biological matrix of islets: implications for islet transplantation in treatment of diabetes mellitus in 26th Kerala Science Congress held on 28th-31st January 2014, at Wayanad, Kerala. (Oral)

RECOGNITION/AWARDS:

• Third prize awarded for poster presentation at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2019.
• Best Paper Award in Health Science at 26th Kerala Science Congress for the paper titled “The role of scaffold in mimicking the biological matrix of islets:
  implications for islet transplantation in treatment of diabetes mellitus”
• First Prize for oral presentation at the International Symposium on '"Type 2 Diabetes: From Molecular Insights to Therapeutic Interventions”, Hyderabad for the paper titled “Tissue engineered biohybrid pancreas from autologous adipose stem cell derived pancreatic islets: A promising therapy approach for Diabetes mellitus”.
• Junior Research Fellowship & NET, CSIR, Government of India