Educational Qualification:
- Ph.D. Biochemistry (Mysore University) – 2011: Central Food Technological and Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore, India.
- M. Phil. Botany (Kerala University) – 2003: Kariavattom campus, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India. Passed with Grade A
- M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding (Kerala University) – 2001: Kariavattom Campus, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India. First Class with Distinction (81%) - Third Ranked
- B.Sc. Botany (Kerala University) – 1999: Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara, India. First Class with Distinction (93.2%) - Ranked Tenth in University
Publications: 8 (International: 3, National: 5)
- Oral presentation “Investigation of Daucus carota for Developing anti-Alzheimer’s agent - an in silico approach.” Angeline Unni, Deepa Gopinath and Dr. Nimmi Haridas at National Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches: The keystone towards a sustainable future. The Oxford College of Science HSR Layout, Bengaluru. 22nd & 23rd September, 2022. 2nd Prize.
- Oral presentation “In silico exploration of Apium graveolens and Carum carvi for anti-tuberculosis activity.” Shruti Singh, Deepa Gopinath and Nimmi Haridas at National Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches: The keystone towards a sustainable future. The Oxford College of Science HSR Layout, Bengaluru. 22nd & 23rd September, 2022.
- Poster Presentation “In Silico Validation of Nutraceuticals Against Chickungunya Virus” Kajal Kiran Jha Deepa Gopinath and Nimmi Haridas at National Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches: The keystone towards a sustainable future. The Oxford College of Science HSR Layout, Bengaluru. 22nd & 23rd September, 2022. BEST Poster Award. 1st Prize
- Poster Presentation “Molecular Modelling, Mutational and Phylogenetic Analysis of 30S Ribosomal Protein S12 of Bacteria: Examining the Action Mechanism of Broad-Spectrum Aminoglycoside like Antibiotics.” Aishwarya J , Shravani R , Deepa Gopinath and Vivek Kashyap at National Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches: The keystone towards a sustainable future. The Oxford College of Science HSR Layout, Bengaluru. 22nd & 23rd September, 2022.
- Poster Presentation “Detection of genetic diversity amongst Bacillus species isolated from soil samples using RAPD molecular markers.” Chandana.T, Deepa Gopinath and Dr. Prasad at National Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches: The keystone towards a sustainable future. The Oxford College of Science HSR Layout, Bengaluru. 22nd & 23rd September, 2022.
- Poster Presentation “In silico studies on Phyto molecules from Solanum spp. against Breast cancer” Sandhya Reddy, Deepa Gopinath and Nimmi Haridas at National Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches: The keystone towards a sustainable future. The Oxford College of Science HSR Layout, Bengaluru. 22nd & 23rd September, 2022.
- Poster Presentation “Detection of endoglucanase producing en1 gene in Bacillus species using molecular markers.” Fiza Faria , Dr. Deepa Gopinath, Dr. M.P Prasada at National Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches: The keystone towards a sustainable future. The Oxford College of Science HSR Layout, Bengaluru. 22nd & 23rd September, 2022.
- Poster Presentation “Phylogenetic Analysis of Forkhead Box Protein 2 (FOXP2)” Shreya Sen, Sneha R, Deepa Gopinath and Vivek Kashyap at National Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches: The keystone towards a sustainable future. The Oxford College of Science HSR Layout, Bengaluru. 22nd & 23rd September, 2022.
- Interenship July 2020 – Online 15 days training Program- “Bioprospecting of small molecules using bioinformatic tools” by Green Clones Natural Pvt Ltd, Kochi, Kerala.
- Oral presentation “Effect of artificial food colorant yellow and green on developmental stages on Drosophila Melanogaster” Varsha P, Vidhyashree, Harikrishna, Basant and Deepa Gopinath at 8th National Coferance on Emerging Trends and New Challenges in Biotechnology-An insight on Environmental toxicology: MGR College, Hosur. (30th and 31st Jan). 2020.
- Poster presentation “DNA barcoding of Cissus adnata by using nuclear plastid genes” by Bothe and Deepa Gopinath at National Conference on Recent Advances in Biotechnology. 2019. Third Price
- Poster presentation “Study of floral biodiversity of waterbodies near HSR Layout, Bangalore”. Shloka, Jyothsna, Divyashree and Deepa Gopinath at National conference on Recent Advances in Biotechnology. 2019
- Poster presentation “Effect of waste water on onion (Allium cepa) root growth and mitosis” by Basant Kumar, Ankita Saha, Megharita Roy, HariKrishnan and Deepa Gopinath at National Seminar on New Trends in Biotechnology Conference of Cytologists and Geneticists (SCG). Davangere, Karnataka. 2019
- Poster presentation “Study on effects of storage temperature and time on in vitro germination of synthetic seeds of Arachis hypogea L” at Future India: Science and Technology. Exploring New Horizons for a Sustainable Scientific Consortia, ISCA. (10-11th Oct) 2018
- Poster presentation “Pollen Germination study in Dianthus” at Future India: Science and Technology. Exploring New Horizons for a Sustainable Scientific Consortia, ISCA. (10-11th Oct) 2018.
- Participated in workshop on Scientific writing: tools & techniques organized by Oxford College of Science. April 2018
- Participated in FDP on Enterpreneurship organized by Dept of Biotechnology, Oxford College and Shodhaka Life Sciences Pvt Ltd. 2017.
- Participated in workshop conducted by Centre for Teaching & Learning, T John College, to develop core competencies of college teachers.
2014.
- Attended Science Academies’ lecture workshop on “Progress and Challenges in Medical Biotechnology” , Christ College, Bangalore. 2013.
- Poster presentation “Physicochemical and genetic analysis of an endemic rice variety, Njavara (Oryza sativa L.) in comparison to two popular south indian cultivars, Jyothi (PTB 39) and IR 64” in 6th International Food Convention (IFCON), Newer Challenges in Food Science and Technology: Industrial Prespective. 2008.
- Awarded Best Poster in the area of Cereals and Pulses Session
- Poster presentation “Phytochemical characterisation and bioactivites of red coloured pigment from medicinal rice- Njavara” in 6th International Food Convention (IFCON), Newer Challenges in Food Science and Technology: Industrial Prespective. 2008.
- Poster presentation “In vitro starch digestibility studies on medicinal rice Njavara” in The National Academy of Sciences (NASI), India, 77th annual session and Symposium on Novel approaches for Food and Nutrition Security. 2007.
- Attended International Symposium on Root Biology and MAS strategies or drought resistance improvement in rice on 26th-29th Sept’ 2007. Organized by UAS, Bangalore, IRRI and Barwale Foundation, Hyderabad.
- Poster presentation “Nutritional, pasting and thermal properties of a medicinal rice Njavara (Oryza sativa L.)” in 74th Annual Meeting Society of Biological Chemists (India) (SBC) .2005.
- Poster presentation “Studies on physicochemical properties of medicinal rice Njavara” in 16th Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists (ICFOST). 2004.
Professional Experience : Teaching 5 ½ years
- Assistant Professor, T. John College, Gottigere, Bangalore. Jan 2013 – May 2014.
- Assistant Professor, The Oxford College of Science, HSR Layout, Bangalore.
Jan 2017 – Till date
Seminar/Workshop/Conferences
- Oral presentation “Effect of artificial food colorant yellow and green on developmental stages on Drosophila Melanogaster” Varsha P, Vidhyashree, Harikrishna, Basant and Deepa Gopinath at 8th National Coferance on Emerging Trends and New Challenges in Biotechnology-An insight on Environmental toxicology: MGR College, Hosur. (30th and 31st Jan). 2020.
- Poster presentation “DNA barcoding of Cissus adnata by using nuclear plastid genes” by Bothe and Deepa Gopinath at National Conference on Recent Advances in Biotechnology. 2019. Third Price
- Poster presentation “Study of floral biodiversity of waterbodies near HSR Layout, Bangalore”. Shloka, Jyothsna, Divyashree and Deepa Gopinath at National conference on Recent Advances in Biotechnology. 2019
- Poster presentation “Effect of waste water on onion (Allium cepa) root growth and mitosis” by Basant Kumar, Ankita Saha, Megharita Roy, HariKrishnan and Deepa Gopinath at National Seminar on New Trends in Biotechnology Conference of Cytologists and Geneticists (SCG). Davangere, Karnataka. 2019
- Poster presentation “Study on effects of storage temperature and time on in vitro germination of synthetic seeds of Arachis hypogea L” at Future India: Science and Technology. Exploring New Horizons for a Sustainable Scientific Consortia, ISCA. (10-11th Oct) 2018
- Poster presentation “Pollen Germination study in Dianthus” at Future India: Science and Technology. Exploring New Horizons for a Sustainable Scientific Consortia, ISCA. (10-11th Oct) 2018.
- Participated in workshop on Scientific writing: tools & techniques organized by Oxford College of Science. April 2018
- Participated in FDP on Enterpreneurship organized by Dept of Biotechnology, Oxford College and Shodhaka Life Sciences Pvt Ltd. 2017.
- Participated in workshop conducted by Centre for Teaching & Learning, T John College, to develop core competencies of college teachers. 2014.
- Attended Science Academies’ lecture workshop on “Progress and Challenges in Medical Biotechnology” , Christ College, Bangalore. 2013.
- Poster presentation “Physicochemical and genetic analysis of an endemic rice variety, Njavara (Oryza sativa L.) in comparison to two popular south indian cultivars, Jyothi (PTB 39) and IR 64” in 6th International Food Convention (IFCON), Newer Challenges in Food Science and Technology: Industrial Prespective. 2008.
Awarded Best Poster in the area of Cereals and Pulses Session
- Poster presentation “Phytochemical characterisation and bioactivites of red coloured pigment from medicinal rice- Njavara” in 6th International Food Convention (IFCON), Newer Challenges in Food Science and Technology: Industrial Prespective. 2008.
- Poster presentation “In vitro starch digestibility studies on medicinal rice Njavara” in The National Academy of Sciences (NASI), India, 77th annual session and Symposium on Novel approaches for Food and Nutrition Security. 2007.
- Attended International Symposium on Root Biology and MAS strategies or drought resistance improvement in rice on 26th-29th Sept’ 2007. Organized by UAS, Bangalore, IRRI and Barwale Foundation, Hyderabad.
- Poster presentation “Nutritional, pasting and thermal properties of a medicinal rice Njavara (Oryza sativa L.)” in 74th Annual Meeting Society of Biological Chemists (India) (SBC) .2005.
- Poster presentation “Studies on physicochemical properties of medicinal rice Njavara” in 16th Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists (ICFOST). 2004.
Recognization and Awards
- Oral Presentation: 2022. 2nd Prize: at National Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches: The keystone towards a sustainable future , Bangalore
- Poster Presentation: 2022. 1st Prize: at National Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches: The keystone towards a sustainable future , Bangalore
- Poster Presentation: 2019. 3rd Prize: at National Conference on Recent Advances in Biotechnology.
- Best Poster in the area of Cereals and Pulses Session at 6th International Food Convention (IFCON), Newer Challenges in Food Science and Technology: Industrial Prespective, Dec- 2008.
- CSIR-SRF (2005) by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India.
- CSIR-JRF-NET (2002) by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India.
- Science and Technology and Environmental Department (STED), Govt. of Kerala in Botany, 2002, Fellowship in Botany.
- National Eligibility Test (NET) for award of Lectureship/ Assistant Professorship from. Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board in Genetics by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-2001.
- SRF for from Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board in Genetics by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-2001.
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:- Society of Biotechnologist, Cochin University, Kerala.
MEMBERSHIP IN ACADEMIC GOVERNING BODIES/BOARD-Member of Board of Studies; Genetics (UG), Bangalore University- 2020-2023
Bangalore University UG Examination- Genetics-– 2021,2022
Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore- Applied Genetics- PG –2019 till date