Vice principal & Dean
Academics, The Oxford College of Science

Professor  & Head,    
Department of Microbiology

Coordinator
Department of Library Science & Information

Chairman, Board of Examination - Bangalore University
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala

Board of studies (BOS)
• Member, SEC for NEP , KSHEC
• Member, faculty of Science, BU
• Member BOS @ St. Josephs’s University, Maharani Cluster University;
• Peer Evaluator of Ph.D students Bharathiyar University, Annamalai University, Bharathidasan University
• Paper setter, valuator and reviewer

Brief Profile

• Doctorate  in Microbiology
• 23 years of research and 18 years of teaching experience
• 26 papers published in national/International journals
• 37 conferences attended & 16 conferences/ meetings organized
• Invited keynote speaker, International Conference @ Cairo, Egypt
• 4 awards conferred
• 6 M.Phils guided
• 2 Ph.D guided
• Project guide for PG students

Education
B.Sc., from Mysore University
M.Sc., from Mysore University
Ph.D., from CFTRI, Mysore University
Professional Experience
23 years of research and 18 years of teaching & Administrative experience
Membership of professional organization

• Indian Science Congress Association(ISCA) Kolkata
• Association of Microbiologist, India (AMI)
• Society of Biological chemist, (SBC)Mysore chapter

PUBLICATIONS: 

• 1. Bharathi S, Yogesh BJ, Manasa Y and Pramod T. 2023. Biotechnological potential of microbial L asparaganinases: Recent Approach. Enzymes-mechanisms and action.1. ISBN: 978-93-56511-84-2.
• 2. Yogesh BJ, Bharathi S, Arkajit Ganguly and Pramod T. 2023. Biological role of glutaminases as promising anti tumour agent. Enzymes-mechanisms and action.53. ISBN: 978-93-56511-84-2.
•  Bharathi.S., Ramesh, M.N and Varadaraj, M.C (2001) Predictive models for the growth pattern of E.Coli in Minimally processed vegetables. Food Control, 12:275-284
• Ramesh, A., Padmapriya, B. P., Bharathi, S. and Varadaraj, M.C. (2003). Yersinia enterocolitica : Detection and Treatment. Encyclopedia of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 2nd ed. Benjamin Caballero, Luiz C. Trugo and Paul M. Finglas (Eds). Academic Press/ Elsevier, USA, Pp-1304.
• B.J. Yogesh, A.Michael, N.Kannan, S.Bharathi and K.V.Sekar (2013). Study on the influencial interplay of diverse factors in the course of sustainable biomethanation of urban waste. International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences, vol.2, 5: 357-365
• Asha Ninan, , Dr.Bharathi.S, Dr. J John Prabakaran Molecular Characterization of Cyanide Degrading Bacterium-Enterobacter  sakazakii Isolated from Sago Factory Effluent Asia pacific Journal of Research, Vol.1,7: July 2013 43-57
• Sekar K.V, Bharathi.S and Yogesh B.J “Characterization of Bacteriocins from the Isolates of Traditional Fermented Foods ”2013, Asia pacific journal of Research, Vol. 1, Issue 9, 27-36,sept 2013.
• Sekar,K.V, Palanivel, S,  Bharathi.S, Yogesh, B.J, “Screening of fungi for degradation of textile dyes from industrial effluents”Journal of Biological and Scientific opinion, Vol 1, Issue 4, 323-26, Dec 2013.
• Yogesh.B.J, A.Michael, Diravium,T, Sekar.K.V, Bharathi.S, “Methane mitigation by using chicken egg yolk (IgY) antibody generated against methanogens”, Elixir Elixir International Journal of Bio Technology 66 (2014) 20647-20652
• Amrita Raj, V.Ibrahim, Monica Devi, K.V.Sekar*, B.J.Yogesh and S. Bharathi. Screening, optimization and characterization of poly hydroxy alkanoates (pha) produced from microbial isolates, 2014, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, Volume 3 Number 4 (2014) pp. 785-790.
• Bharathi, S Deepthi Varier, C. Lakshmi, R.A. SujanIn vitro and in situ studies on microbial detoxification of plastic wastes  Acta Biologica Indica 2013, 2(2); 419-424
• Nancy Khess, Priyanka Bokade, Thounaojam Sangita Devi, Bharathi.S, Sridhar J, Sekar K.V Prophage based Sero divergence in Salmonella Spp. International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences 2014:1(4):57-66
• Kavitha M.T, Chaitra U, Kavya M, Bharathi S, Yogesh B J, Sekar K.V Antibacterial activity of Pongamia pinnata Linn and Moringa oleifera Lam flower extracts against selected bacterial strains and their comparative evaluation. International Research Journal of Pharmacy, 2014, 5(7); Pg 593-596.
• Bharathi S and Pramod T. Effect and use of different and low calorie intense sweetners and the overall quality of yoghurt,bioyoghurt and probiotic mishit dahi. Intl. J.comprehen.res.bio.sci. 2014; 1(3);33-40
• Bharathi,S Prajeesh P and Sekar KV. Production of polyhydroxy butyrate from cane molasses produced by Bacillus megaterium. Intl. J.comprehen.res.bio.sci. 2014.1(1);31-36
• Bharathi S, Deepti Varrier and Pramod T. Invitro and insitu studies for increased biodegradation of pvc plastic waste from the dumping sites of Bangalore city. Intl. J.comprehen.res.bio.sci. 2014(2);20-27
• Deepthi Varrier, Pramod T and Bharathi S. Invito and insitu studies for increased biodegradation of LDPE plastic waste from the dumping site of Bangalore city. Intl. J.comprehen.res.bio.sci. 20141(3);18-25
• Sekar KV and Bharathi S. Heat inactivation of food borne pathogens. International journal of comprehensive research in biological science. 2014 1(2)15-19
• Sekar KV, Yogesh BJ and Bharathi S. Microbial utilization of diary waste for lactic acid by immobilized bacterial isolates on sodium alginate weeds. International journal of pure and applied biosciences. ISSN23207051. 2(4);55-60.2014
• Sekar KV, Yogesh BJ and Bharathi S. Acute toxicity study of arsenic on liver of mice model. International journal of comprehensive research in biological science. 2014,1(1)13-18
• Bharathi S and Asha Ninan. Comparative antimicrobial activity of various disinfectants clinically important microbes. International journal of comprehensive research in biological science. 20141(2)5-7
• Sonhita Chel and Bharathi S. Enhancing the production of streptomycin from streptomyces sp by mutation and its molecular characterization. International journal of comprehensive research in biological science. 20141(1)19-26
• Prajeesh P and Bharathi S. Novel techniques for the diagnosis of multi drug resistant tuberculosis. J.Biotech and biosafety. 2014; 2(4)123-130
• S.Bharathi, P.Prajeesh and Asha Ninan. Drug sensitivity pattern of pathogenic isolates. in intensive care unit of tertiary care hospitals. International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences. 2014; 2(9)116-126
• Yogesh BJ, KV Sekar and Bharathi S. Methane mitigation by using chicken egg yolk antibodies generated against methanogens. ELIXIR International journal ELIXIR Biotechnology 20647-20652. January 2014 pp.20647-652
• Bharathi S. Isolation of potential iron reducing bacteria from submerged soil of open mine. International journal of comprehensive research in biological Sciences. 2(8), 12-15,2015
• Yogesh Bj, Bharathi.S and Pramod.T. Screening of Novel strains for L-Asparginase production from various soil samples. ISBN-978-81-925437-6-5. 7th and 8th March 2017
• Bharathi S, Pramod T and Yogesh BJ. Evaluation of Urban waste as substrate and its influence of sustainable Biomethanation process. The Oxford Journal of Science and Research. 2018; 1(1)28-37

 SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES:                        

• Bharathi,S, Ramesh, M.N and Varadaraj, M.C (1998) Behaviour of a diarrhoeal strain of Bacillus cereus F4433 in minimally processed vegetables. Proceedings of Diamond Jubliee symposium and 39th annual conference, Association of Microbiologists of India , Mangalore, Dec 5-6
• Bharathi,S., Ramesh, M.N and Varadaraj, M.C (2000) Predictive models for the growth pattern of E.coli in minimally processed vegetables. Proceedings of International conference of Processed food for 21st  century,  Science city, Kolkata, Jan 14-16
• A.B. Vedamurthy, Bharathi.S, M.K.Sateesh, Sundara Rajan, (2007) Evaluation of ChlorophyllA, B and Carotenoids content in Spirulina cultured under different C.N ratios. Paper presented at 12th Biological Science Graduate congress, Kaulalumpur, Malaysia.
• Vedamurthy A.B., Bharathi S, M.K Sateesh, Sundara Rajan S (2007). Evaluation of Chlorophyll A, Chlorophyll B and total Carotenoids content in Spirulina cultured under different C/N ratios: The 12th Biological Science Graduate Congress 2007, 17-19 December 2007, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• B.J. Yogesh Michael.A and Bharathi.S “ Generation of antimethanogen antibodies from chicken egg yolk and development of ELISA for subsequent detection of Methanogens” Immunocon 2009: DBT & ICMR sponsored International conference and 36th Annual meeting of the Indian Immunology Society. Organized by NIMHANS, Bangalore. 16-19th Dec.2009.
• B.J. Yogesh Michael.A and Bharathi.S” Comparitive account on factors affecting the biomethanation of kitchen waste and cowdung” DBT sponsored National symposium on “Microbial Inoculants”, National Institute of Oceangraphy, Panaji, Goa, 11-12th February 2010.
• Sekar.K.V, Palanivel.S and Bharathi.S” Biodegradation of dyes” DBT sponsored National symposium on “Microbial Inoculants”, National Institute of Oceangraphy, Panaji, Goa, 11-12th February 2010.
• Sharada.B.H and Bharathi.S, (2010) Bioefficiency of the bacteria isolated from low-grade ore samples and their effect on leaching of ores. Jnanarjana 2010, 5-6th April, The oxford college of Science, University of Bangalore, Karnataka.
• Bharathi.S and Sekar. K.V (2010) Chacterization of Bacteriocins from LAB isolated from traditional fermented foods, “Bio-proceesing and application of Microbial Biotechnology in Agriculture” Nov 1-3, 2010 Cairo, Egypt.- Invited as keynote speaker
• Bharathi. S, Deepthi Varier, Lakshmi Chandrasekar, Hima, Hita, “Degradation of Poultry waster by keratinolytic  Actinomycetes” National level seminar on Environmental issues- concerns & Solutions, April 4-5, 2013.
• Bharathi. S, Deepthi Varier, Lakshmi.C, Sujan, R.A, Hima, C.S Hita, C.S “Isolation of plastic degrading microorganisms from the dumpsites of Bangalore and optimization of parameters for increased degradation” Poster at 6th Annual KSTA conference, Christ University, Dec 20-21, 2013.
• Poster was presented at National Conference on ISCA Conference on Future India: S&T at the Oxford College of Science, Bangalore 10th& 11th October 2018
• Paper was presented at International Conference on Advances in Disease Management for Human Welfare. Gulburga University is collaboration with HKRDB, Kalburagi. 21st – 23rd Nov 2017.
• Paper was presented at KSPCB sponsored National Conference Biorujivith 2017. On “Emerging Trends in Biotechnology – Approach to Conserve biodiversity”. Garden City University. On  21st and 22nd Sep 2017.
• Poster was presented at UGC sponsored National seminar. Two day seminar on” Recent Advances and Developments on Microbial Technology”. Department of Studies and research in Microbiology Government college, Kalaburagi on  15th and 16th Sep 2017.
• Poster was presented at National Symposium on “An Integrated approach to Diagnosis and Therapy in Cancer” MAHARANI LAKSHMI AMMANNI College for women. 7th and 8th March, 2017
• Paper was presented at National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Management of Infectious Diseases and Public Health Organized by the PG and Research Dept. of Biotechnology, Mohd. Sathak College of Arts & Science, Sholinganallur, Chennai. on 4 & 5th February 2016.
• Paper was presented at Two day Symposium on “Modern Biological Sciences” held on 11th & 12th February 2016, Organized by Dept. of Bioscience & Research, SNMV CAS, Coimbatore and Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology, Thanjavur. Presented a paper.
• Poster was presented at UGC sponsored One Day State Level Conference On “Emerging Trends in Biosciences & Bio Industry”, Organized by the Dept. of Biotechnology, KLE College, Bangalore on 20th February, 2016.
• Paper was presented at Technical Symposium  “Bio-Chess” 16, Organized by the Dept. of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur on 12th March, 2016.
• Paper was presented at UGC sponsored National Conference. “New Approaches and Concepts in Microbial Biotechnology”, Held at the Maharani’s College of Women, Bangalore. 29th and 30th September 2015
• Poster was presented at two day KSTA sponsored conference on “Science, Technology & Productization: A means for Growth”, organized by The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 5th-6th February 2015.
• Poster was presented at two day KSTA sponsored conference on “Science, Technology & Productization: A means for Growth”, organized by The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 5th-6th February 2015.

CONFERENCE/SYMPOSIUM ATTENDED:

• National Seminar on National Knowledge Commission’s Recommendations on Higher Education,  Jnana Jyothi Auditorium, Central College, Bangalore. 19-20th September 2007.
• Presented a paper on Spirulina in  The 12th Biological Science Graduate Congress 2007, 17-19 December 2007, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Bio-HR Meet- Human Resource Guidelines and Requirement of the Biotech Industry, organized by ABLE (Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises), Bangalore.
• Confluence-2004 & 2009. A National symposium conducted by Indian Academy Group of Institution, Bangalore. 3-4th March 2009.
• Plant diversity: prospects and problems of conservation- A National  conference , Kristu jayanti college, Bangalore, October 27-29, 2010- Chaired the technical session
• Invited for delivering key note address at International conference on Bioprocessing and application of Microbial Biotechnology in Agriculture at Cairo, Egypt on Nov 1-3, 2010
• Attended a refresher course sponsored by Indian academy of Science & DBT on “Molecular Biotechnological techniques” from Jan10-22, 2011 at Manipal life science center, Manipal
• Attended the proceedings (scientific lectures) of 77th annual meeting of the Indian academy of sciences held in Ahmadabad from 17th- 20th  May , 2011
• Attended International Conference at Bangalore India Bio, Biotech for a better tomorrow,  February 4-6, 2013
• Attended International Conference on Nano horizons at 6th Bangalore India Nano 2013, December 4-6 2013.
• Attended International Conference on New sutra for nutra for emerging global economies at 9th Nutra India Summit, 2014, 12th-14th March, Bangalore
• Attended the Academies two day Lecture Workshop on “Life Science Research-Present and Future”, Organized by the Dept. of Biotechnology, Christ University, Bangalore with Indian Academy of Sciences, INSA New Delhi, 25 & 26th February 2015.
• Attended a TEQIP sponsored one day International Technical Seminar on  Contemporary Advances in Biotechnology and Allied Sciences” Conducted by the Dept. of Biotechnology, Siddaganga Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Tumkur. on 20th May 2015.
• Participated in International Conference on Annual Convention on “Stem Cell Therapy” NIMHANS Convention center, Bangalore. 18th& 19th November 2018.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE 
Vice Principal & Dean, Academics
Organizing secretary and convener- various national level conferences
Organized Faculty development programs, Workshops, Seminars

Head of the Department of Microbiology, (2002-till date)
Zoology & Genetics.(2012-2018)

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS:
4th Rank in M.Sc
Chamaiah award for the high score in Specialization
Senior Research fellowship for doctoral studies
Proficiency certificate for being instrumental is achieving 100% results in Microbiology.
Young Scientist Research award (SMYSR)

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
PhD (ICAR- JGI)
MSc Applied Microbiology- University of Madras
BSc Food Microbiology- MG University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
10 years of teaching & 7 years of research

• Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, The Oxford College of Science (March 2022- present)
• Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Krupanidhi Degree College (2019-2021) Research Scholar, JGI (2017-2019)
• Senior Research Fellow, ICAR – National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (2012-2016)
• Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Garden City College (2006-2011)
• Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, St. Mary’s College for Women (2004-2006)

Brief Profile

1. Doctorate in Microbiology
2. 11 years of teaching and 7 years of research experience
3. 11 papers published in national/International journals
4. 3 book chapters
5. Internship program at CIFT, CEPC, CCC, Veterinary Institute, Dairy Development Board
6. DBT Fellow (2012-2016)
7. BOE- Member, BU (UG),
8. Paper setter and valuator
9. Member – Panel of Examiners (BU, BCU, Garden City University)
10. Reviewer of Journal: Preparative biochemistry and biotechnology
11. Project guide for PG students

Publications

1. Fernandes VD, Deepika M, Ajith S and Pramod, T. 2023. Versatile action, properties, application and mechanism of ecofriendly microbial enzyme-proteases. Enzymes-mechanisms and action. 155. ISBN: 978-93-56511-84-2
2. Manobhavan M, Sridhar M, Ajith S, Shet D, Pal DT, Gowda NK and Elangovan AV. 2020. Efficacy of fungal phytase on apparent illeal digestibility of nutrients in broiler chicken. Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition. 37(3): 247-252. doi: 10.5958/2231-6744.2020.00039.0
3. Roy A, Ajith S and Pious A. 2020. The lockdown living: the extent of pandemic highlights. In Indian Experiences of Covid 19 and horrendous time for Administration. National Press Associates (27-32). ISBN No: 978-81-947590-1-0.
4. Ajith S, Ghosh J, Shet D, Shreevidhya S, Punith BD and Elangovan AV. 2019. Partial purification and characterization of phytase from Aspergillus foetidus MTCC 11682. AMB Express. 9:3. doi:10.1186/s13568-018-0725-x
5. Ajith S, Shet D, Ghosh J and Elangovan AV. 2018. Immobilised phytase production from Aspergillus foetidus MTCC 11682 using an optimized Media. Biotechnology Journal International. 21(3): 1-13. doi:10.9734/BJI/2018/43071
6. Ajith S, Shet D, Ghosh J, Awachat VB, Bhat K, Pal DT and Elangovan AV. 2018. Effect of immobilized fungal phytase on growth performance and bone traits of broilers fed with low dietary calcium and phosphorus. Veterinary World. 11: 759-764. doi:10.14202/vetworld. 2018.758-764
7. Shet D, Ghosh J, Ajith S, Awachat VB and Elangovan AV. 2018. Efficacy of dietary phytase supplementation on laying performance and expression of osteopontin and calbindin genes in eggshell gland. Animal Nutrition. 4: 52-58. doi: 10.1016/j.aninu.2017.10.004.
8. Shet D, Ghosh J, Ajith S, Awachat VB, Bhat K, Gowda NKS, Pal DT and Elangovan AV. 2018.Dietary phytase supplementation during peak egg laying cycle of White Leghorn hens on nutrient utilization and functional gene mRNA expression in duodenum and kidney. Biological Rhythm Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/09291016.2018. 149220
9. Manobhavan M, Elangovan AV, Sridhar M, Shet D, Ajith S. Pal DT and Gowda NK. 2016. Effect of super dosing of phytase on growth performance, ileal digestibility and bone characteristics in broilers fed corn-soya-based diets. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. 100: 93- 100. doi: 10.1111/jpn.12341.
10. Manobhavan M, Sridhar M, Ajith S, Shet D, Pal DT, Gowda NK and Elangovan AV. 2015. Efficacy of fungal phytase on growth performance and bone mineralization in broiler chicken. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology. 15: 129-136.
11. Elangovan AV, Sridhar M, Ajith S, Shet D, Lalpanmawia H, Manobhavan M and Ghosh J. 2015. Assay of phytase in Recent techniques in feed and fodder evaluation for assessing feed quality and safety. ICAR-NIANP. 157-160.ISBN No. 978-81-930795
12. Lalpanmawia H, Elangovan AV, Sridhar, M, Shet D, Ajith S and Pal DT. 2014. Efficacy of phytase on growth performance, nutrient utilization and bone mineralization in broiler chicken. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 192: 81–89. doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2014.03.004
13. Lalpanmawia H, Sridhar M, Ajith S, Shet D and Elangovan AV. 2013. Effect of low dietary phosphorus on carcass characteristics and cost economics of broiler production. Indian Journal of Poultry Science. 48: 178-181.
14. Sreeja Ajith and Manilal VB. 2006. Sulphate reduction in sea water as the source of sulphide in coconut husk retting ground. Life Science Edge. 21-22.

Presentation:

1. One day symposium on curriculum and credit framework organised by Karnataka state higher education council in association with Gulbarga university and The Oxford college of science,19/5/2023.
2. Ajith S, Shet D, Ghosh J and Elangovan AV. Effect of immobilized fungal phytase on low dietary calcium and phosphorus in broiler chicken. XXXIV Annual Conference of Indian Poultry Science Association (IPSACON 2017) 28-30th November 2017, Bangalore. pp 130.
3. Sreeja A, Ghosh J, Divya S, Sreevidhya S, Punith BD and Elangovan AV. Cloning and sequencing of phytase gene from a soil isolated novel Aspergillus foetidus 11682 strain. 19th ADNAT Convention: International symposium on “Microbiome in health and disease, 23-25th February 2016, Bangalore. pp 80.
4. Sreeja A, Shet D, Sridhar M, Kolte AP, Dhali A and Elangovan AV. Screening of novel fungal isolate for the phytase production. Global Animal Nutrition conference (GLANCE) 22-24th April 2014, Bangalore. pp 15.
5. Sreeja A, Divya S, Manpal S and Elangovan AV. Screening methods of novel fungal isolate from soil for phytase enzyme production. Eighth Biennial ANA Conference on 28-30th November 2012, Bikaner.

Seminars / Workshops/ Conferences/ FDPs Attended

1. Ajith S, Shet D, Ghosh J and Elangovan AV. Effect of immobilized fungal phytase on low dietary calcium and phosphorus in broiler chicken. XXXIV Annual Conference of Indian Poultry Science Association (IPSACON 2017) 28-30th November 2017, Bangalore. pp 130.
2. Sreeja A, Ghosh J, Divya S, Sreevidhya S, Punith BD and Elangovan AV. Cloning and sequencing of phytase gene from a soil isolated novel Aspergillus foetidus 11682 strain. 19th ADNAT Convention: International symposium on “Microbiome in health and disease, 23-25th February 2016, Bangalore. pp 80.
3. • Sreeja A, Shet D, Sridhar M, Kolte AP, Dhali A and Elangovan AV. Screening of novel fungal isolate for the phytase production. Global Animal Nutrition conference (GLANCE) 22-24th April 2014, Bangalore. pp 15.
4. Eighth Biennial ANA Conference on 28-30th November 2012, Bikaner.
5. National Seminar on Recent Advances in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, February 2004, Vellore.
6. • National conference on Biological treatment of wastewater and waste air, RRL-CSIR, 28- 29th August 2003, Kerala.
7. Science Fest, State Seminar, 11- 14th February 2003, Vellore.
8. First CMC winter symposium on Cell biology and Molecular medicine, CMC, 30-31th January 2003, Vellore.

Recognition /Awards:

1. Recipient of Rajyapuraskar

Fellowship:

1. DBT Fellow

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Post-doctoral Research Associate (School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA)
Ph.D. in Microbiology (Department of Biology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA)
M.Sc. in Virology (National Institute of Virology (NIV), University of Pune, India)
B.Sc. (Honours) in Microbiology (Gargi College, University of Delhi, India)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Teaching: 8.5 years; Research: 6 years

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS:

1. 1. Determinants of strain-specific differences in efficiency of reovirus entry P. Sarkar, and P. Danthi
in Journal of Virology, 84(24):12723-12732, 2010
This paper was selected as a Spotlight article in the issue of the journal. (SCOPUS Indexed)
2. 2. Dengue virus infection of SK Hep1 cells: inhibition of in-vitro angiogenesis and altered cytomorphology by expressed viral envelope glycoprotein
A. Basu, P. Jain, P. Sarkar, S. Gangodkar, D. Deshpande, K. Ganti, S. Shetty, and K. Ghosh in FEMS Immunology and Medical Microbiology, 62(2):140-147, 2011 (SCOPUS Indexed)

3. 3. Cell entry-associated conformational changes in reovirus particles are controlled by host cell protease activity
J.A. Madren, P. Sarkar and P. Danthi
in Journal of Virology, 86(7):3466-3473, 2012 
(SCOPUS Indexed)
4. 4. The μ1 72-96 loop controls conformational transitions during reovirus cell entry P. Sarkar, and P. Danthi
in Journal of Virology, 87(24):13532-13542, 2013 
(SCOPUS Indexed)
5. 5. Decontamination Strategies for a Few Potentially Pathogenic and Food Spoilage Causing, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Commonly Used Food Garnishes.
Payel Sarkar, Divya, R., Sumanashree, S., Swathi, K.
in International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 6(2): 1235- 1248, 2017 

6. 6. Effect of Proximity to Polluted Lakes on Groundwater and Air Quality of Adjoining Areas. Payel Sarkar, Syam Das, Trisha Abhay, Varsharani Joshi, Vinay C.
in International Journal of Life Sciences Research. 5(3): 179-188, July - September 2017 

7. 7. Microbiological and Commercial Aspects of Kappaphycus alvarezii
Deepa VH, Anushree Acharya, Pinky Gupta, Rakesh, Payel Sarkar
in Proceedings of the 10th National Women’s Science Congress (Lilavati-10). 179-183, 2017 

8. 8. A review on pathogenic microorganisms associated with food garnishes and related food items. 
Poojitha S Pai, Srilatha R, Sarangi Menon, Srilakshmi R, Payel Sarkar
in Proceedings of the 10th National Women’s Science Congress (Lilavati-10). 194-201, 2017 

9. 9. Glioblastoma and its modes of treatment: A review
Suchetana Saha, Rajashree S, Payel Sarkar, Snehalatha V
in Proceedings of the 10th National Women’s Science Congress (Lilavati-10). 160-165, 2017 

10. 10. Antimicrobial Potential of Kappaphycus alvarezii against Plant Pathogens
Deepa VH, Anushree Acharya, Pinky Gupta, Rakesh Kumar and Payel Sarkar
in International Journal of Current Research in Life Sciences (UGC approved journal: S.No. 47847). 7(4): 1420-1425, 2018 

11. 11. Identification of Phage Therapy Candidates against Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Commonly Used Vegetable Garnishes
Payel Sarkar, Sudeepthi V., Sugata Bhowmick and Swathi B.
in International Journal of Current Research in Life Sciences (UGC approved journal: S.No. 47847). 7(5): 1989-1993, 2018
12. 12. Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of Raphanus Sativus, Beta Vulgaris and Allium Cepa on Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated from Street-Side Cut Fruits
Deepa VH, Harshitha S, Sowmya NS, Sushma B, Hiba Nasrin Ahmed, Payel Sarkar in International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. 12(10):1-8, 2022 


PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS:

1. 1. World AIDS Day: EQUALIZE at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore, India, 2022
2. 2. Breaking the Barrier: Understanding Viral Cell Entry Using a Model Virus System
at Department of Microbiology, North Bengal University, India, 2014 (Invited Lecture) 

3. 3. Reovirus Cell Entry-associated Conformational Changes
at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Virology, Penn State University, State College, USA, 2013 

4. 4. Breaking through: Regulation of conformational changes required for Reovirus Cell Entry at Micro Research Discussion, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA, 2012 

5. 5. Regulation of Conformational Changes during Reovirus Entry
at the Annual Micro Retreat, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA, 2012 

6. 6. Determinants of Reovirus Membrane-Penetration Efficiency
at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Virology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA, 2011 

7. 7. Breaking the Barrier: Role of a Reovirus Outer Capsid Protein in Cell Entry
at Microbiology Seminar (M850), Indiana University, Bloomington, USA, 2010 

8. 8. Dengue Virus NS1 - Endothelial Cells Interaction: Role in Pathogenesis of Vascular Leakage 
at Microbiology Seminar (M850), Indiana University, Bloomington, USA 2009 


SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

1. 1. National conference on “Best practices in implementation of NEP with reference to assessment and accreditation framework of NAAC” organized by Padmashree Institute of management and sciences.
2. 2. Five days FDP/workshop on "Current advances in Bioanalytical Techniques" organized by M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology
3. 3. National conference on "Science and Technology for Indigenous Development in India" Bioblooms-2015 organized by The Indian Science Congress Association Bangalore chapter in association with Indian Society of Life Sciences and Department of Life Science, M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce
4. 4. National Science day-2016, theme for which was “Pulses for Health, Nutrition, Food innovation and Agriculture in Dry land” at M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce
5. 5. Hands-on workshop on "Concepts and Methods in Molecular Virology", Department of Microbiology, M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce
6. 6. National Conference on "Research, Consultancy and Innovation in Higher Educational Institutions- Issues and Challenges" organized by IQAC, M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce
7. 7. One day symposium on Health and Safety "Trends on anti-nutritional for sustainable health", Bioblooms-2016, organized by Department of Life Science, M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts Science and Commerce
8. 8. National Conference on "Infection & Immunity: A Global Challenge for Disease Control" organized by Reva University
9. 9. Bengaluru Lake Summit-2017 organized by St. Joseph's College
10. 10. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Virology, Penn State University, State College, USA
11. 11. Micro Retreat, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA
12. 12. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Virology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA

Recognition /Awards Fellowship:

1. 1. Floyd Microbiology Summer Fellowship, Department of Biology, Indiana University, 2013 

2. 2. The American Society for Virology travel award, 2013 

3. 3. Floyd Microbiology travel award, Department of Biology, Indiana University, 2013
4. 4. Milton Taylor Fellowship in Virology in recognition of “outstanding academic achievement in virology”, Department of Biology, Indiana University, 2012 

5. 5. Walter Konetzka Fellowship in Microbiology in recognition of “superb teaching abilities and strong research skills”, Department of Biology, Indiana University, 2011 

6. 6. The American Society for Virology travel award, 2011 

7. 7. Floyd Microbiology travel award, Department of Biology, Indiana University, 2011 

8. 8. Floyd Microbiology Summer Fellowship, Department of Biology, Indiana University, 2010 

9. 9. Metabolomics and Cytomics (METACyt) Initiative Award in recognition of “excellent students with outstanding promise for academic research”, Department of Biology, Indiana University, 2008 

10. 10. Indiana University Department of Biology Fellowship, 2008
11. 11. Postgraduate Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship, University Grants Commission, India, 2008

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:

• M.Sc. (Microbiology), The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore (2006-2008)
• B.Sc. (Chemistry, Botany, Microbiology), Mt. Carmel College (2002-2005)

 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

•  Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology since December 2014
• Worked as Lecturer at St. Agnes College, Mangalore for Microbiology degree students from June 2009 till June 2014

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES:

• Refresher course in Newer Trends in Immunology on 25th January 2020, organized by St. Joseph’s College(Autonomous), Bengaluru in collaboration with DpN Lab, IISc, Bengaluru
• National Seminar on Quality Enhancement and Sustenance in Higher Education on 5th July 2019 organized by The Oxford College of Science in association with NAAC.

• 11th Annual KSTA Conference on New Vistas in Science and Technology for Common Good at NMKRV College for Women in association with KSTA, Govt. of Karnataka  on 1st February 2019
• National conference on Future India Science and Technology Exploring New Horizons For Sustainable Scientific Consortia on 10th and 11th October 2018

• International Seminar on Ingenious Teaching Techniques in Higher Education conducted by Goodwill Christian College, Bangalore on 16th February 2017

• 15 day refresher course conducted by Manipal University on Experimental Approaches to Molecular Microbiology and Cell biology” from 20 November  to 22nd December 2017.
• 7th Annual KSTA Conference on Science, Technology &Productization - A means for growth at The Oxford College of Science in association with KSTA, Govt. of Karnataka  on 5th& 6th February 2015
• Seminar on “Exploring Teaching” on 24th July 2015
• Workshop on “Effective Teaching” on 23rd  and 24th July 2012 organised by Besant College of Women, Balmatta, Mangalore
• Seminar on sixty years of Karnataka Legislature Assembly on 7th July 2012 by St. Agnes College, Mangalore
• National seminar on ‘Emerging trends in Biological sciences’under Star College Scheme on 18th – 19th January 2013organized by St. Agnes College, Mangalore

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS:

• Paper Setter for UG Microbiology, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore
• Examiner for UG theory and practical examinations, Bangalore University

• Served as an Assistant Coordinator for the AIDS Awareness Education Cell and Red Cross Society in St. Agnes College, Mangalore

• Had been a Member of BOS for St. Agnes College Mangalore from June 2009-June 2014
• Co-Editor of Jeevasparsha, an annual magazine of Department of Microbiology, released under the aegis of The Oxford Society of Microbiology.

• Resource person for workshops conducted for students of
• National Public School, Indiranagar
• Freedom International School, HSR Layout
• The Oxford College of Hotel Management, J. P. Nagar
• Has completed NCC ‘C’ Certificate in 2005
• Has attended Combined Annual Training Camps representing 1Karnataka Girls Battalion (MEG Center 2004, and in Tumkur 2005).Had participated in trekking which was Held at Cauvery Basin in 2005

Class Coordinator
Add –on Programme Coordinator  
                
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:
M.Sc.(Microbiology), Brindavan College, Bangalore (2005-2007) – First  Class wih Distinction (1st Rank in Brindavan College)
B.Sc. (Chemistry, Zoology, Microbiology), Brindavan College, Bangalore.                                                       ( 2002-2005) – First  Class

 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Working with The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore as Class Coordinator   for 3rd & 4th semester P.G. (Microbiology) and

Assistant Professor,  Department of Microbiology since September2016                    
        
Worked as Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Brindavan              
College, from October 2011 to September2016.
Worked as Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, City College,
from October 2007 to September2011.

PUBLICATIONS:        
     
Arkajit Ganguly, Arijit Pani, Uma Devi, Bharathi S., Antimicrobial,  Antioxidant  and Anti-Diabetic activity of Leaf, stem and root extract of Justicia adhatoda  and Vitex negundo. World Journal of  Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol 8, Issue 5; 1083-1094, 2019

Arijit Pani, Sayak Nanda, S. Roychowdhury, Sweta Manna, Arkajit Ganguly, The Novel Use of Antibacterial Activity of Phytochemical for the removal of
Bacterial population from the surface of mobile phones, World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 7(4), 2018

Kamana Sahani, Deependra Thakur, K.P.J. Hemalatha, Arkajit Ganguly,
Antiglycemic Activity of Endophytic Fungi from selected medicinal plants by
 Alpha Amylase Inhibition method. International Journal of Science and       
Research. 6(3);2203-2206, 2017

Kamana Sahani, Deependra Thakur, K.P.J. Hemalatha, Arkajit Ganguly,                                             Antibacterial activity of endophytes from selected medicinal plants,
International journal of advanced research, ISSN:2320-5407.  5(3);2076-2086,
2017

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES:
Refresher course in Newer Trends in Immunology on 25th January 2020,    organized  by St. Joseph’s College(Autonomous), Bengaluru in collaboration with DpN Lab, IISc, Bengaluru

Participated in a National Conference on Phytochemicals and Microbial  Bioactive Compounds – Role in Agriculture and Human Welfare (PMBC-2019) held on 3rd and 4th October, 2019 organized by Department of Microbiology     and biotechnology, Bangalore University, Bangalore.

National Seminar on Quality Enhancement and Sustenance in Higher    Education on 5th July 2019 organized by The Oxford College of Science in association with NAAC.
National Workshop on Next Generation Probiotics organized by CSIR – Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru on 1st March, 2019.
              
11th Annual KSTA Conference on New Vistas in Science and Technology for Common Good at NMKRV College for Women in association with        KSTA, Govt. of Karnataka  on 1st February 2019

National Conference on Future India : Science & Technology, Exploring New Horizons for a Sustainable Scientific Consortia organized by The       Oxford College of Science in association with The Indian Science Congress Association on 10th & 11th October 2018.

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS:

• CHAIRMAN, B.O.E. U.G. MICROBIOLOGY, BANGALORE UNIVERSITY
• Reviewer for U.G. 1st sem Microbiology, Bangalore University
• Member B.O.E. (P.G.) – Bangalore Central University
• Member B.O.E. (P.G. & U.G.) – Garden City University
• Member B.O.E. (P.G. & U.G.) – Padmashree Institute of Management & Science
• Member B.O.E. ( U.G.) – Indian Academy Degree College (Autonomous)
• 2nd Prize , Poster presentation, National Conference on Future India :
  Science & Technology, Exploring New Horizons for a Sustainable
  Scientific Consortia organized by The  Oxford College of Science in
  association with The Indian Science Congress Association on 10th & 11th October 2018.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:
B.Ed., Padmashree College of Education, Bangalore (2011-12) - Distinction

•             M.Sc. (Microbiology), St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore (2007-2009) – First class

B.Sc. (Chemistry, Zoology, Microbiology), BMS College for Women, Bangalore (2004 – 2007) – First  Class

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Working asCoordinator for Undergraduate Courses (Microbiology) and Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology since February 2010

• Worked as a Science teacher at Mark Global School, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore from May 2009 to February 2010

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

• Sayak Nanda, ArijitPani, Soumen Roy Chowdhury, Sweta Manna, DeepthiVarier and Satadal Das (2018). Spore bearing pathogenic microbes on ancient artifacts of Chandraketugarh. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2018, Volume 5, Issue 4: 1008-1011
• S. Bharathi, DeepthiVarier, C. Lakshmi, R.A. Sujan (2013). In vitro and in situ studies on microbial detoxification of plastic wastes. ActaBiologicaIndica2013, 2(2):419-424
• C.S. Hima, C.S. Hitha, DeepthiVarier, T Pramod, S. Bharathi (2014). In-vitro and in-situ studies for increased biodegradation of LDPE plastic waste from the dumping sites of Bangalore city. International Journal of Comprehensive Research in Biological Sciences 1(3) 2014: 18-25
• S. Bharathi C.S. Hima, C.S. Hitha, DeepthiVarier, T Pramod, (2014). In-vitro and in-situ studies for increased biodegradation of PVC plastic waste from the dumping sites of Bangalore city.  International Journal of Comprehensive Research in Biological Sciences 1(2) 2014: 20 - 27
• Paper presentation at National Seminar on Environmental Concerns & Issues held at Basaveshwara College, Bangalore on 4th& 5th April 2013.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES:

• Refresher course in Newer Trends in Immunology on 25th January 2020, organized by St. Joseph’s College(Autonomous), Bengaluru in collaboration with DpN Lab, IISc, Bengaluru
• National Seminar on Quality Enhancement and Sustenance in Higher Education on 5th July 2019 organized by The Oxford College of Science in association with NAAC.
• National Workshop on Next Generation Probiotics organized by CSIR – Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru on 1st March, 2019.

• 11th Annual KSTA Conference on New Vistas in Science and Technology for Common Good at NMKRV College for Women in association with KSTA, Govt. of Karnataka  on 1st February 2019

• National Conference on Future India : Science & Technology, Exploring New Horizons for a Sustainable Scientific Consortia organized by The Oxford College of Science in association with The Indian Science Congress Association on 10th& 11th October 2018.
• Faculty Development Program conducted by Biocon Academy on 2nd July 2018 – 13th July 2018.
• Workshop on Entrepreneurship conducted by The Oxford College of Science on 21st November 2017.
• International Seminar on Ingenious Teaching Techniques in Higher Education conducted by Goodwill Christian College, Bangalore on 16th February 2017
• Faculty development programme LEARN 2017 – ‘Teaching the Generation Next’ conducted by Amity University, Bangalore on 3rd February 2017

• 7th Annual KSTA Conference on Science, Technology &Productization - A means for growth at The Oxford College of Science in association with KSTA, Govt. of Karnataka  on 5th& 6th February 2015
• Workshop on Research Proposal Writing conducted by The Oxford College of Science in association with SERB, DST at on 31st October 2014
• Member of Organizing Committee of Jnanarjana 2K14, 6th National Science Conference on ‘Beyond the frontiers in Science & Technology’ at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 27th& 28th March 2014
• International Conference at 6thBangalore India Nano organized by Department of IT, BT, S&T, Government of Karnataka  at The Lalit Ashok on 4th December – 6th December 2013
• Faculty Development Programme on Recent Advances in Immunomolecular Diagnostics  sponsored by Vision Group on Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 9th – 12th January 2013

• 3rd International conference on Food Technology 2013 – Food Processing Technologies – Challenges & Solutions for sustainable food security at IICPT, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu on 4th& 5th January 2013
• Workshop on HACCP & GMP for food industries at IICPT, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu on 4th& 5th January 2013
• Member of Organizing Committee of Jnanarjana 2012, A National Conference on Bioactive compounds & Therapeutics held at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 27th & 28th February 2012
• Member of Organizing Committee of Academies’ Lecture Workshop on Biotechnological Aspects of Environment Degradation & Protection, held at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore in association with NAS, INSA and IAS on 13th & 14th October 2011
• Workshop on ‘Molecular Immunodiagnostics and DNA Amplification’ held at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore in association with Bhat Biotech India Pvt. Ltd. from 16th - 18th March 2011
• Workshop on Personality Development organized by The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 5th March 2011
• Faculty development programme on Resurrecting the vanishing art of lecturing organized by The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 29th January 2011
• Faculty development workshop on Effective Implementation of Problem Based Learning in the Academic Curriculum organized by The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 8th January 2011

• Conference on “Recent trends  in molecular Biology ,Infectious Diseases and Cancer” organized by St. Josephs College PG and Research centre, Bangalore in association with NAS and IAS on 23rd September 2010

• Awareness Programme on Women’s Rights organized by The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 4th August 2010

• Indo French Symposium on Recent Trends in Brain Tumor treatment & Research organized by Department of Human Genetics, NIMHANS on 15th June 2010
• A National symposium on “Molecular Innovations in Food Processing and Food Safety Management, Awareness program on Career Prospects and Business Opportunities in Food Processing” – JNANARJANA 2010 organized by IICPT and NIFTEM at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore.

• Training Programme on Production Technology of Mushroom organized by Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka

• Seminar on Adolescence Problems – Way in/ Way out held at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 23rd January 2010

• Workshop on Genomicsorganised by INDGEN Life Technology, Bangalore on 25th February 2007.

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS:

• Paper Setter for UG and PG Microbiology & Biotechnology courses of Autonomous College and Universities viz.  MG University, Kerala, Government Science College(Autonomous), Bangalore, Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women, Bangalore.
• Examiner for UG theory and practical examinations, Bangalore University
• Co-Editor of Jeevasparsha, an annual magazine of Department of Microbiology, released under the aegis of The Oxford Society of Microbiology.

• Research Guide for M.Sc. students for a project under the scheme Small Projects in College Education (SPiCE) funded by VGST, Govt. of Karnataka, for the year 2012-13.

• Resource person for workshops conducted for students of
• National Public School, Indiranagar
• Freedom International School, HSR Layout
• The Oxford College of Hotel Management, J. P. Nagar

• Ranked Highest in College for English for two consequent years during graduation

• Received third prize in English Essay Competition for Faculty conducted during National Science Day celebrations sponsored by KSTA, Govt. of Karnataka at The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore on 27th& 28th February, 2013.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
B.Ed., M.Sc. (Microbiology), St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bangalore
(2016 -2018) – First class distinction
B.Sc. (Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology), Vijaya College, Bangalore
(2013 - 2016) – First class distinction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Working as Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology at Oxford College of Science, Bangalore, since July 2019
• Worked as a Research Assistant in Department of Molecular Reproduction, Development and Genetics at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (April 2018 – April 2019)

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

• MadhumantiDasgupta,MeghanaShashikanth,NagagireeshBojanala,AnjaliGupta,SalilJaved, VarshaSingh, Nuclear hormone receptor NHR-49 shapes immuno-metabolic response ofCaenorhabditiselegans to Enterococcus faecalisinfection, doi:https://doi.org/10.1101/549907

• Anubhuti Dixit, SouvikModi, MeghanaShashikanth, Sandhya P. Koushika, Jennifer L. Watts and Varsha Singh. (under review)
  

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES:

• Faculty Development program on High Performance Liquid Chromatographyat Oxford Colleg of Science, Bangalore. [January 2020]
• Poster presentation on the title Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of Phytogenic Zinc Nanoparticlesin International Conference on New Frontiers in Microbiology and Applied Microbiology (January 2016)
• Seminar on Stem cells and their clinical applications at St. Joseph’s College, Bengaluru. [March 2018]

• Lecture workshop on Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases at St. Joseph’s College, Bengaluru. [September 2016]
• Hands on training, technical workshop on In-vitro and In-silico Genome Analysis at CMR Institute of Management Studies, Bengaluru. [March 2016]

• Workshop on Hands on training in Microbial and MolecularTechniquesatJain University, Bengaluru. [February 2016]

• International Conference on New Frontiers in Microbiology and Applied BiologyatSt. Xavier’s College, Goa. Poster presentation on the title Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of Phytogenic Zinc Nanoparticles[January 2016]
• National Conference on Ocular Pharmacology-I at Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru. Poster presentation on the title Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of Phytogenic Zinc Nanoparticles [August 2015]

• National Conference on Electronic Waste Management at Vijaya College, Bengaluru [November 2014]
• Training in High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) at VSIX Analytical Labs Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru. [June 2014]

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS:

• Secured 2nd rank in M.Sc. at St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous)
• Obtained Merit Price for securing highest marks in English in II PUC at BMS College for Women.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
M.Sc in Microbiology,2016, St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore.

B.Sc (Chemistry, Zoology & Microbiology), 2014, St. Agnes College, Mangalore.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Working as an Assistant professor at The Oxford College of Science

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

1. ISCA sponsored National level conference “Future India Science and Technology” on 10th and 11th October, 2018 at The Oxford College of Science
2. Workshop on Entrepreneurship conducted by the Oxford college of Science on 21st November 2017.
3. National Level seminar on Emerging Trends in Biological Sciences.
4. Attended INSA supported refresher course for 15 days “An Insight into Microbiology and Molecular Biology” at Jain University Bangalore

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:

• M.Sc. (Microbiology), St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore (2015 - 2017) –Distinction
• B.Sc. (Chemistry, Botany, Biotechnology), JyotiNivas College (Autonomous), Bangalore (2012 - 2015) – First Class
  

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Working asAssistant Professor, Department of Microbiology since February 2018
• Worked as a Science teacher at Narayana e-techno school, E-city, Bangalore from May 2017 to February 2018
• I have done an Internship in Balpharma company in Bommasandra
• A project titled as “Insilico virtual screening of Drugs against Dengue Virus (DENV).
• A research on “Production of Bioplastics by Bacillus megaterium using lignocellulosic wastes” was done under the guidance of Dr. Srividya shivakumar, Jain university (CPGS), Jayanagar, Bangalore.
• I had taught the Foundation course on Environmental Studies during M.Sc

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES:

• State level science seminar at JyotiNivas college(2013)
• UGC sponsored National conference on “Recent Trends in Medicinal chemistry” at JyotiNivascollege.
• UGC sponsored state level conference on “Euthanasia” at JyotiNivascollege. 4. Inter-collegiate colloquium “Global Network of Emerging Science”.
• Workshop on DNA repair and Diseases at Christ University, in association with Indian academy of sciences, Indian National Science Academy, The National Academy of sciences.
• Workshop on Life science research- Present and future Diseases at Christ University, in association with Indian academy of sciences, Indian National Science Academy, The National Academy of sciences.
• Workshop on “Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases” organized at St. Joseph’s college (Autonomous) in association with Indian academy of sciences, Indian National Science Academy, The National Academy of sciences.
• International conference on Green Technologies for sustainable ecosystems and Trade show at St. Joseph’s college (Autonomous).
• Workshop on Recent Trends in cellular mechanisms and Gene expression at St. Joseph’s college (Autonomous).
• Attended FDP program at Oxford College of Science.
• National Conference 0n Quality Enhancement & Sustenance in HigherEducation  (NAAC) at The Oxford College of Science  on 5th July 2019.
• KSTA conference on “New Vistas in science and technology for commom Good” at NMKRV college on 1st February 2019
• Participated in Science Academies’ Refresher Course on “Insight into Microbiology and Molecular biology” from 2 nd to 15 th January 2019 at PG Department of Microbiology, School of Sciences, Jain-Deemed to be University, Bangalore.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
M.Sc (MICROBIOLOGY)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1 Year

Lecturer, Dept of Microbiology, St. George College of arts, science and management (2021-2022)

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

1. One day symposium on curriculum and credit framework organised by Karnataka state higher education council in association with Gulbarga university and The Oxford college of science, 2023

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
M.Sc. Applied Microbiology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ICMR-JRF, CSIR-NIO (6 months project), 1 month “In-Plant Training” in Quality Control, Department of Microbiology, Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Junior Research Fellow - ICMR project at Vellore Institute of Technology

• Internship: Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd; Galaxy Institute of Biotechnology

Publications:

1. Nair, S., Abraham, J. (2022). Bioproduction and Characterization of Pigments from Streptomyces sp. Isolated from Marine Biotope. Appl Biochem Microbiol 58, 701–714. https://doi.org/10.1134/S0003683822060114.
2. Nair S., Kwatra N., Abraham J. (2021). Isolation and Characterization of Biofilm Producing Bacteria from Water Treatment Tank. Curr Trends Biotechnol Pharm 15(6), 34-39. https://doi.org/10.5530/ctbp.2021.6.7.
3. Nair S., Abraham J. (2019) Hazardous Waste Management with Special Reference to Biological Treatment. In: Hussain C. (eds) Handbook of Environmental Materials Management. Springer, Cham. Pp: 715-740. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73645-7_121.
4. Nair S., Abraham J. (2019). Nanocapsules in Brain Targeting. In: Raj K. Keservani, Anil K. Sharma, Rajesh K. Kesharwani (eds) Nanocarriers for Brain Targeting: Principles and Applications. Taylor & Francis. Apple Academic Press.
5. Nair S., Nandi D., Nandi S., Sreedharan V., Rao KVB. (2015) Screening and Identification of Keratinase Producing Marine Actinobacteria from Chennai Sea Coast. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 6(4).

Confrences:

1. National seminar on “Bioprospects of fungi” (MYCOREALMS 2022) on November 14, 2022, organized by National Institute of Plant Science Technology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala and Department of Marine Biology, Cochin University of Science and Technology.
2. International E-Conference on Advances in Biosciences and Biotechnology (ICABB-2021) organized by Department of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida, India on January 28-30, 2020.
3. International Virtual Conference on Applied Science, Technology, Management and Language Studies (ASTMLS-2020), organized by Department of Sciences, Sona College of Technology, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India on December 11-12, 2020.
4. National E-Conference on Recent Trends in Microbial and Molecular Technology (NCRTMMT-2020) on November 25-26, 2020, organized by Department of Genetic Engineering, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India.
5. International conference on Biotechnology & Biological Sciences (Biospectrum 2020) organised by the Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata in association with Indian Ecological Society, Microbiologists Society, India, Smart Society, USA on 19 nth to 21 st November, 2020.
6. International Conference on Chemical Sciences and Nanomaterials (ICCSN-19) held on March 7, 2019 byDepartment of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, VIT, Vellore
7. International Conference on Chemical Sciences and Nanomaterials (ICCSN-19) held on March 7, 2019 byDepartment of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, VIT, Vellore
8. National Conference on Recent Trends in Applied Perspectives of Plant Sciences (NCAPS-2018) held on February 27-28, 2018, organized by Pachaiyappa Plant Science Research Forum (PPSRF), P.G. and Research Department of Botany, Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai
9. International Conference on Recent Trends in Analytical Chemistry (ICORTAC-2018), held on 15 nth -17 nth March 2018, organized by the Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai,
10. International Conference on Translational Medicine and Imaging (ICTMI’17), held on August 28- 30, 2017, organized by Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore.
11. 11 nth International Science, Engineering and Technology Conference (2015) organized by Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
12. 10 nth International Science, Engineering and Technology Conference (2014) organized by Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
13. 9 nth International Science, Engineering and Technology Conference (2014) organized by Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
14. Participated in the 3 rd edition of Biosummit, 2014 hosted by Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
PhD in Biochemistry (Food Allergy, Immunology) from CFTRI, Mysore (2015))
MSc in Microbiology from University of Mysore, Mysore (2007)

Breif Profile:

4 years of teaching and 12 years of research experience

1. CSIR- NET fellow (2006)
2. DBT- RA Fellow (2014-2019)
3. Paper evaluator
4. Member – Panel of Examiners (BU, BCU)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Assistant Professor, Microbiology Dept, M S Ramaiah College of Arts Science and Commerce, Bangalore (2019 - 2023)
• Post-Doctoral Researcher (2017 to 2019) DBT Institute for Stem Cell Research, NCBS, GKVK, Bangalore
• Post-Doctoral Researcher (2016 to 2017) CSIR-JRF-NET (2006)
• Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, USA
  Subject Matter Expert (2015 to 2016) Excelsoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Mysore
• Post-Doctoral Researcher (2014 to 2015) Indian Institute of Science Education & Research IISER-P, Pune

PUBLICATIONS

1. Ashish D, Sujoy B, Kiran MN, Saheli C, Preethem S, Ashok H Kumar, Ann Maria PS, Anand K, S. Ramakrishnan, Praveen Kumar Vemula. An Amphiphilic Double-Brush Polymer Hydrogel for Sustained Release of Small Molecules and Biologics: Insulin Delivering-Hydrogel to Control Hyperglycemia. ChemNanoMat 2022, 8(8).
2. Ashok Kumar HG, Venkatesh YP. An overview of fruit allergy and the causative allergens. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol 2015, 47(6):180–7.
3. Ashok Kumar HG, Venkatesh YP. In silico analyses of structural and allergenicity features of Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota) acidic Thaumatin-like protein in comparison with allergenic plant TLPs.Mol Immunol 2014, 57(2):119–28.
4. Hegde VL, Ashok Kumar HG, Sreenath K, Hegde ML, Venkatesh YP. Identification and characterization of a basic Thaumatin-like protein (TLP 2) as an allergen in Sapodilla plum (Manilkara zapota). Mol Nutr Food Res 2014, 58(4):894–902.
5. Ashok Kumar HG, Hegde VL, Shetty SM, Venkatesh YP. Characterization and gene cloning of an acidic Thaumatin-like protein (TLP 1), an allergen from Sapodilla fruit (Manilkara zapota). Allergol Int 2013, 62(4):447–62.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

1. Allergen-specific oral Immunotherapy using nano-biomaterials in food allergy mice model.
2. Development of novel adjuvants for vaccines against Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) in cattle.
3. Glycaemic control in Type I Diabetes mouse model using Insulin loaded biodegradable and biocompatible hydrogels.
4. Polymer-based dissolvable microneedles for transdermal sustained drug delivery.
5. Regulation of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory eicosanoid mediators by Selenium and Selenoproteins in mouse bone marrow derived macrophages.
6. Role of T-cell Selenoproteins in clearance of intestinal pathogen Citrobacter rodentium in mice.
7. Proteasomal degradation anti-apoptotic protein API5.
8. Biochemical and Immunological characterization of the major allergen from Sapodilla fruit (Manilkara zapota).