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B.E in Biotechnology was introduced in 2002 to train the students in biological applications of Engineering principles. The plunge was taken being assured of assistance by sister institutions, KSHEMA- the K S Hegde Medical Academy that offers MBBS courses & the NGSM College of pharmaceutical sciences.
The B.E. programme in Biotechnology is accredited for 3 years (2018-19 to 2020-21) by National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Research has been the tradition of the department. Faculty members of Biotechnology department have received research grants totalling Rs.2 crore 1 lakh. Department has filed seven patents based on research work.
The laboratories provide good work ambience with state of the art instruments to enable the students to carry out projects and acquire expertise in handling the instruments. The department has laboratories viz., Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biokinetics, Bioprocess Control and Instrumentation, Cell and Microbiology, Down Stream Bioprocessing, Enzyme Technology, Momentum transfer, Unit Operations, Upstream Bioprocessing and Genetic Engineering & Immunotechnology and Research Lab. The department has a library with growing collection of books. The department subscribes to journals like Indian journal of biochemistry and Biophysics, Journal of genetics, Biospectrum and many more. The department has a fully fledged modern computer centre mainly for studies in Bioinformatics with Wisconsin package, 100 Mbps LAN and internet connectivity. A range of software packages for the use of students is also available.
The department is recognized as research center under VTU, Belagavi and 7 research scholars have registered for their doctoral programme. The faculties are actively involved in sponsored research projects funded by various organizations such as Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India; Department of Atomic Energy-Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Government of India and Karnataka State Biofuel Development Board, Government of Karnataka. A pilot scale plant for Biodiesel production, demonstration and information dissemination has been established underBiotechnology Department funded by Karnataka State Biofuel Development Board, Bengaluru.
The department is recognized as Centre of Innovative Science & Engineering Education (CISEE) in Biofuel Production by Vision Group on Science & Technology (VGST), Govt. of Karnataka.
The Biotechnology department is proud to have bright and talented students from diverse backgrounds. Students have won many prizes in various state level symposiums, conferences, extracurricular and co-curricular activities held by other institutes. Several project works carried out by students have fetched prizes and laurels. Some of the research outcomes of student project have been published in reputed national and international journals. The department also organizes visits to research laboratories and other related industries to enable students to broaden their view about the course. Students actively take part in sports and some students have represented the college at university level. The department has a technical association named PHOENIX. Activities like paper presentation, seminars, debate, quiz are conducted by this association. The association brings out a newsletter ‘Phoenix speaks’ twice a year.
To accomplish excellence in Biotechnology research and creating manpower for the benefit of society and human kind with an emphasis on present and future global needs.
An engineer for effective utilization of natural resources in biotechnology related industries.
PEO1: Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, principles of physics and chemistry, and biological sciences for the engineering applications.
PEO2: Demonstrate the application of biotechnological processes and engineering principles through designing of industrial biochemical processes that are of societal and industrial importance.
PEO3: Exhibit skills of handling microbial processes, biochemical analysis by making use of state of the art instruments.
PEO4: Exhibit strong, independent learning, analytical and problem solving skills with special emphasis on design, communication, and an ability to work in teams.
PEO5: To have successful career as engineering professional or a researcher through lifelong learning in the field of biotechnology.
PSO 1: Demonstrate proficiency in basic science and foundation engineering courses.
PSO2: Demonstrate a working knowledge of advanced biological sciences.
PSO3: Demonstrate competence in application of engineering principles to biological systems.
In Biochemistry lab, experiments are conducted to learn the basic techniques and tests to identify and quantify biomolecules and properties associated with it. Students will gain skills in qualitative detection of samples and also quantitative estimation of biomolecules in the given sample by using colorimetric/spectrophotometric and titrimetric methods.
This lab facilitates the students to gain practical knowledge on Enzymatic reactions, their kinetics, immobilization of enzymes and performance in reactors. Experiments are designed to superimpose the theoretical knowledge gained in the courses Reaction Engineering and Enzyme Technology. Students are provided with the opportunity to face challenges associated with enzyme reaction system, their preparation and post experimental analysis.
Bioprocess Control and Instrumentation lab is to learn various sensors, and their control using computer that are industrially important. This lab also provides hands on experience on instrumentation system like UV Vis, AAS, HPLC and GC for specific analysis.
The lab includes those experiments that deal with the study of basic mechanisms underlying heat and mass transfer. The experiments included allow the students to understand and learn the basic principles of fundamental heat and mass transfer operations such as adsorption, extraction, distillation, etc, and allows them to check and learn the working of the related equipments.
The Unit Operations Lab is to study the various aspects of fluid flow and mechanical operations. This lab gives a picture on how the dynamics of fluid flow plays an important role in processes and its implications to industry. Individual experiment described in this lab when combined in different order gives a total process for industrial operations.
Upstream Processing Technology is a very important subject for bioprocess engineers. Upstream Processing Lab (BT605) supplements the theoretical course by providing practical knowledge in culture of plant and microbial cells. Upstream processing laboratory is equipped with instruments such as incubators, incubator shakers, laminar air flow, deep freezers, plant tissue culture room for culturing of plant and microbial cultures. In this lab UG biotechnology students acquire practical knowledge in preparation of microbial and plant media for growth and production of useful metabolites. It also enables students learn the basics of sterilisation and medium and culture conditions optimization. Students are also made to perform experimental tasks which gives them a hands on experience in production of essential metabolites.
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, those being unicellular (single cell), multicellular (cell colony), or acellular (lacking cells). The goal of the course is the equip the students in diverse aspects of microbiology and make them industry ready. The course is aimed at training the students in diverse practical aspects so that they are well placed after their graduation.
Immunology is an important discipline in Medical Science. The diagnostic laboratory provides vital information about the patients testing their blood or serum. Various diseases like allergy, immune deficiency and a range of infectious diseases can be detected by appropriate methods. Choice of right methods would help us to detect infection which is inferred by the presence of antibodies in the patient’s serum or changes in prevalence of different white blood cell types.
This centre is one among the 32 information and demonstration centres instituted by Karnataka State Bioenergy Development Board ( KSBDB) in Karnataka. This centre receives an annual grant of Rs. 7.9 lakhs from KSBDB for the activities. This centre is responsible for the production of biodiesel from various nonedible oil seeds and used cooking oil available in Udupi District, create awareness, disseminate information about biofuels amongst the scientific community, students, farmers and public and give demonstration and provide technical know how about biodiesel production. The centre was established in the year 2011 with a building space of 1200sq.ft.
To develop plantation of local breeds of biofuel plants.
To conduct research on biofuel processes.
The by-products of biodiesel production (cake and glycerol) have commercial application. Oil cake can be used as manure in the farm, whereas some oil cakes (non-toxic) can be used as cattle feed. Glycerol is used in soap making. Production of biodiesel from locally available non- edible oil seeds and used cooking oil gives rise to eco-friendly fuel, adds revenue to the farmers, saves foreign exchange, reduces dependence on fossil fuel and improves rural employment.
This centre has a capacity to produce 50 litres of biodiesel per batch which requires about 20-24 working hours. Biodiesel is produced through a chemical reaction called as transesterification. The oil is first extracted through a mechanical expeller. The oil is then treated with methanol at 600C in the presence of sodium hydroxide. Then produced biodiesel is separated and purified for engine use.
This centre also houses a testing lab for biodiesel testing where major 5 parameters (acid value, viscosity, density, flash point and copper strip corrosion) are tested. Biodiesel can be used in any diesel engine as 10-20% blend with diesel without modification in diesel engine. Biodiesel can be also used in diesel generator sets, tractors, water pumps etc.
The use of underutilized agricultural residues is an excellent means for the production of biofuel. Eight different dried raw materials of agricultural origin such as cashew pulp, coffee pulp, coconut leaves, areca nut leaves, cocoa pod shell and mucilage, and non-agricultural residues like Saccharum spontaneum (Kans grass) stem and leaves are being investigated for bioethanol production. Other non-agricultural residues like, non-edible oil seed cakes of Pongamia pinnata, Simarouba glauca, Calophylum inophyllum, Scleropyrum pentandrum, Jatropa curcas and Hevea brasiliensis, as well as biodiesel derived glycerol are being investigated for bioethanol production.
M.Tech in Industrial Biotechnology programme was started in the academic year 2014-15 with an intake of 18 students.
The department is recognized as research center under VTU, Belagavi and 14 research scholars have registered for their doctoral programme.
“Phoenix” is a student association of the Biotechnology Engineering Department of NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte. In Greek mythology, a phoenix is a long-lived bird that is cyclically regenerated or born again. Associated with the Sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. According to some texts, the phoenix could live over 1,400 years before rebirth.
The department organizes various technical and non-technical activities for the benefit of the students in order to build leadership quality, team work, personality development and exhibit some professional and technical skills.
These events help in building up of their future career and make them a strong individual both ethically and technically.
The NMAMIT STUDENT CHAPTER OF ISTE was formed in the year 1995 in the institute. From then the chapter is actively involved in organizing various technical and non-technical activities for the benefit of the students in order to build leadership quality, team work, personality development and exhibit some professional and technical skills. A total of 10 faculty members from the Department of Biotechnology are life time members of this society and a total of 33 students are members of this society.
Student Registration for ISTE Student Chapter - Under the ISTE chapter there has been 2 technical talks in the last two years were in the students had an opportunity to interact with external experts in the field of Biotechnology.
Karnataka State Bio-energy Development Board (KSBDB) Bengaluru, sponsored Bioenergy Research, Information and Demonstration Centre (BRIDC) was established on 18th November 2011 at NMAMIT-Nitte, by the Directorship of Dr. C. Vaman Rao, Professor and Head, Biotechnology Engineering Department. This centre is presently coordinated by Dr. Ujwal P. Professor, Department Biotechnology Engineering.
The activities of the BRIDC is managed by Mr. Santhosh Poojary (Scientific Assistant), Mr.Manjunath Rao (Technical Assistant) and Mr.Vinay Shetty (Lab Assistant).
BRIDC is responsible for the production of biodiesel from oil source available in Udupi District. It creates awareness and disseminates information about Bio-energy amongst the scientific community, students, farmers, general public and government officials. The centre conducts awareness camps for schools, colleges and farmers to disseminate the knowledge of biodiesel production and the important feedstocksources. Planting Biofuel saplings during World Environment Day (June 5) and World Biofuel Day (August 10) is carried out by BRIDC every year. The main intention of BIDC is to contribute to the socio-economic development of the nation by demonstrating the entire Bioenergy Value Chain.
At NMAMIT, we are continuously using Biodiesel blends (B10-B20) in our college vehicles from the past 3 years. Also we aresupplying Biodiesel to GM Vidyaniketan Public School-Brahmavar to run their school buses. Biodiesel blend of up to 20% along with mineral Diesel can be used in any Diesel engine without any hardware modification. B20 and lower blends can help fulfil environmental and energy security needs without sacrificing operating performance. Biodiesel can also be used in Boilers, Diesel generators, tractors, pump sets etc.
Biodiesel has a significant amount of natural lubricity and adding in levels as low as 5% can improve lubricity up to 65%, thereby reducing engine ware and tare. Biodiesel is much safer than petro diesel with a flash point over 1500C. Importantly,toxic emissions such asHydro Carbons (HC), Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Particulate matter (smoke) reduces significantly for biodiesel when compared to conventional Diesel. Biodiesel has excellent cleansing properties. In some cases, the use of petro-Diesel leaves a deposit at the bottom of fuel lines, tanks, and delivery systems over time. The use of Biodiesel can dissolve this sediment and hence change of fuel filters may be expected at the initial usage stages in buses.
Rashmi K.V., Sathyanarayana N. and Vidya S.M., Validation of DNA barcoding markers in common Mucuna species of India for taxonomy and pharmacognosy applications. Plant gene, 12 (2017) 98-104.
Santhosh Poojary, C. Vaman Rao, Sandesh K., Vinayaka B. Shet. (2018). “Process optimisation of pilot scale biodiesel production from pongamia and waste cooking oil feedstock.” Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 13(9): 2670 – 2684.
Sneha Nayak , Vinayaka B. Shet, C. Vaman Rao, and Keshav Joshi. (2018). "Performance Evaluation and Emission Characteristics of a 4 Stroke Diesel Engine Using Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Blended Biodiesel." Materials Today: Proceedings 5(2):7889-7897.
Shet, V. B., Palan, A. M., Rao, S. U., Varun, C., Aishwarya, U., Raja, S., Goveas, L.C. & Ujwal, P. (2018). Comparison of response surface methodology and artificial neural network to enhance the release of reducing sugars from non-edible seed cake by autoclave assisted HCl hydrolysis. 3 Biotech, 8(2), 127.
Pranita A D’Souza, Priyanka A. Naik, Shubashree C. Rao, Saujanya Vyas, Anusha M. Palan, Belrin Cornelio, Vinayaka B. Shet, C. Vaman Rao, Fermented Fruit Juice Production Using Unconventional Seasonal Fruits Through Batch Fermentation, Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, 2017, 6: 1305 – 1308. (ISSN: 1338-5178).
Venkatesh Kamath H, Samiyabanu, Krupa M. B, Deepak G. M, and C. Vaman Rao. Ethanol Fuel Production from Glycerol using Bacillus cereus. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2017, 84-91. (Scopus indexed, IF=0.35, SJR = 0.22 SNIP=0.40, ISSN: 0975-8585).
Sandesh K., Sana Amin, Harshakiran, T. S., Anju Mariam Prasad and C. Vaman Rao. Optimization of pretreatment of Saccharum spontaneum (Kans grass) biomass for production of alcoholic biofuels. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2017, 117-126. (Scopus indexed, IF=0.35, SJR = 0.22 SNIP=0.40, ISSN: 0975-8585).
Basavapattana Rudresh Bharath., Thriveni Vasanthkumar., Hanumanthappa Manjunatha and Chakravarthi Bharath. Interaction of curcumin and capsaicin with LPS induced TRAF6 expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Medicinal Chemistry Research, 2017. DOI: 10.1007/s00044-017-1940-8. (Scopus indexed, IF=1.27, SJR=0.397, SNIP=0.75, ISSN: 1054-2523).
Sindhu Priya E. S., Darshan Raj C. G., Sarojini B. K and Bharath B. R. In Vivo and Computational Chemo-Inhibition of Peritoneal Tumor Angiogenesis Studies of a New Pyrazolyl Alcohol Derivative. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacology, 2017, 3, 15–22. (Scopus indexed, IF=Nil, SJR: 0.405, ISSN:2333-3723).
Santhosh Poojary, C. Vaman Rao, Venkatesh Kamath H. Scleropyrum pentandrum (Dennst.) Mabb - oil as a feedstock for biodiesel production –Engine performance and emission studies. International Journal of Green Energy, 2017, 14: 279 – 288. (Scopus indexed, IF=1.793, SJR=0.539, SNIP=0.93, ISSN: 1543-5075).
Kiran S. Avadhani, Jyothsna Manikkath, Mradul Tiwari, Misra Chandrasekhar1, Ashok Godavarthi, Shimoga M. Vidya, Raghu C. Hariharapura, Guruprasad Kalthur, Nayanabhirama Udupa, and Srinivas Mutalik. Skin delivery of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and hyaluronic acid loaded nano-transfersomes for antioxidant and anti-aging effects in UV radiation induced skin damage Drug Delivery, 2017; 24(1), 61–74. (Scopus Indexed, IF=4.8435, SJR=0.629, SNIP=1.04, ISSN: 1071-7544).
Pradeepa, Udaya Bhat K, Vidya S.M. Nisin gold nanoparticles assemble as potent antimicrobial agent against Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates. Journal of drug delivery science and technology, 2017; 37, 20-27. (Scopus Indexed, IF=1.194, SJR=0.383, SNIP=0.504 ISSN: 1773-2247).
Pradeepa, Akshay, D. S., Koshi, M., Aswathi, R. H., Akshitha, B., Alvita, B. M., Srinivas, M. and Vidya S. M. Multidrug resistant pathogenic bacterial biofilm inhibition by Lactobacillus plantarum exopolysaccharide, Bioactive carbohydrates and dietary fibre, 2016, 8: 7-14. (Scopus Indexed, IF=0.946, SJR=0.805, SNIP-0.946, ISSN: 2212-6198).
Ojoawo, S. O., Rao, C. V., Louella Goveas, C. Bioremediation of Zn, Cu, Mg and Pb in Fresh domestic sewage by Brevibacterium sp. Inernational Journal of Environmental Research, 2016, 10: 139-148. (Scopus Indexed, IF=0.927, SJR 0.417, SNIP-Nil, ISSN: 1735-6865).
Pradeepa, Vidya, S. M., Mutalik, S., Bhat, K. U., Huilgol, P., Avdhani, K. Preparation of gold nanoparticles by novel bacterial exopolysaccharide for antibiotic delivery. Life Sciences, 2016, 153: 171-179. (Scopus Indexed, IF=2.7, SJR=1.044, SNIP=0.932, ISSN: 0024-3205).
Rajesh, K. S., Bhat, K. I., Rao, C. V. Preliminary phytochemical investigation and anti-venom activity of Coix lachrymajobi root extract against Daboia russelli venom-induced myonecrosis. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 2016, 9: 295-97. (Scopus Indexed, IF=0.4, SJR 0.277, SNIP=0.567, ISSN: 0024-3205).
Vrinda Ramakrishnan, Louella Concepta Goveas, Niranjan Suralikerimath, Chandrashekar Jampani, Prakash M Halami, Bhaskar Narayan, Extraction and purification of lipase from Enterococcus faecium MTCC5695 by PEG/Phosphate Aqueous-Two Phase System (ATPS) and its biochemical characterization, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2016, 6:19-27. (Scopus Indexed, IF=0.901, SJR=0.459, SNIP=0.821, ISSN: 1878-8181).
Dakshayini, K., Louella, C. G., Vaman Rao, C., Ujwal, P. Optimization of shoot regeneration using leaf explants from Cichorium intybus by Box-Behnken Design. Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science, 2016, S1: 179-182. (Peer reviewed, ISSN 2320-0898).
Dakshayini, K., Vaman Rao, C., Karun, A., Bhavyashree, P., Ujwal, P. High frequency plant regeneration and histological analysis of callus in Cichorium intybus: an important medicinal plant, J. of Phytology, 2016, 8: 7-12. (Peer reviewed, ISSN 2075-6240).
Pradeepa, Vinutha K, Vidya S. M. Probiotic characterization of Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from Sardinella longiceps. Current research in microbiology and biotechnology, 2016, 4: 925-932. (Peer reviewed, ISSN: 2320-2246).
Paridhi Damle, Deeksha Hegde, Sneha Nayak, C. Vaman Rao. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Santalum album tender leaf extract and evaluation of its antioxidant capacity. Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science, 2016, S1: 253-257. (Peer reviewed, ISSN: 2320-0928).
Sharmada N, Apoorva Punja, Sonali S Shetty, Vinayaka B Shet, Louella Concepta Goveas, C Vaman Rao Optimization of pre-treatment of de-oiled oil seed cake for release of reducing sugars by response surface methodology. Bioethanol, 2016, 2: 94-102. (Peer reviewed, ISSN: 2299-6788).
Varun C., Aishwarya, Anusha M. Palan, Shama U. Rao, Vinayaka B. Shet, C. Vaman Rao, Ujwal P., Grynal D’Mello. Modeling of microwave assisted coconut leaf acid hydrolysis pretreatment process for maximum release of reducing sugars. Res J. Chem. Environ. Sci., 2016, 4: 06-11. (Peer reviewed, E-ISSN 2321-1040).
Pranita A D’Souza , Shubashree C. Rao, Priyanka A.Naik , Saujanya Vyas, Anusha M. Palan, Belrin Cornelio, Vinayaka B.Shet, C. Vaman Rao. Production of fermented fruit juice using unconventional seasonal fruits through batch fermentation. Res J. Chem. Environ. Sci., 2016, 4: 01-05. (Peer reviewed, E-ISSN 2321-1040).
Maneeshi Shetty, Candida Mavis Fernandes, Suraksha P., Nireeksha Karkera, Karthik Hegde, Vinayaka B. Shet, C. Vaman Rao. Production of eco-friendly adhesive from jackfruit seed. Res J. Chem. Environ. Sci. 2016, 4: 102-106. (Peer reviewed, E-ISSN 2321-1040).
Prasantha Naik, Amritha Nair, Sanjeeva Nayaka and Shyama Prasad Sajankila. Antimutagenic Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Roccella montagnei against Sodium Azide – An in vitro study. Cryptogam Biodiversity and Assessment. 2016, 1:2, 89-92. (Peer reviewed, ISSN: 2456-0251).
Anil Kumar H.S., Ganga Gamana, Sulakshana Pai, Melita Rashmi Rebello. Conversion of waste paper into useful bioproducts. Research Journal of chemical and environmental sciences, 2016, 4[4S]. (Peer reviewed, E-ISSN 2321-1040).
Vinutha K, Vidya S.M., Suchetha Kumari N, Ganesh Sanjeev, Nagendra H.G., Pradeepa, Vaman Rao C. In vitro, In vivo and In silico radioprotective activity of ethanol and aqueous extracts of Pterocarpus marsupium. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review Research. 2015, 32: 123-131. (Scopus Indexed, IF=0.65, SJR=0.198, SNIP=0.389, ISSN: 0976-044X).
Vinutha K, Vidya S.M., Suchetha N Kumari, Ganesh Sanjeev, Nagendra H.G., Pradeepa, Vaman C Rao. Radioprotective activity of Ficus racemosa ethanol extract against electron beam induced DNA damage in vitro, in vivo and in silico. International Journal of pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2015, 7: 110-119. (Scopus Indexed, IF=0.9, SJR=0.276, SNIP=0.553, ISSN: 0975–1491).
Rajesh, K. S, C. Vaman Rao, Ishwara Bhat. Inhibitory effect of Ethanol root extract of Coix lachrymajobi on hyaluronidase and L-amino oxidase of Naja naja and Daboia russelli venom. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 2015, 8: 214-216. (Scopus Indexed, IF=0.40, SJR=0.277, SNIP=0.567, ISSN- 0974-2441).
Prakash S N, B Narayana, BK Sarojini, Jennifer Fernades, BR Bharath, LN Madhu. Synthesis, molecular docking and biological evaluation of novel bis-pyrazole derivatives for analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. Medicinal Chemistry Research. 2015, 24(12) 4191-4206. (Scopus Indexed, IF=1.27, SJR=0.397, SNIP=0.758, ISSN: 1054-2523).
Vinayaka B. Shet and Prasanna D. Belur. Production of concoction wine using palm sap and raisin through batch fermentation. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Science, 2015, 5: 293-296. (Peer reviewed).
Vinutha K, Vidya S.M., Sujata B., Suchetha Kumari N, Ganesh Sanjeev, Pradeepa, Vaman Rao C., DNA damage protective and anti-Inflammatory activity of Madhuca indica against electron beam radiation. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2015, 4:737-748, (Peer reviewed, ISSN: 2278-4357).
Pushpa Sinkar, C. Vaman Rao, Valentine Borges, Royston Lobo and Sanuli Paralkar. Use of Camelia sinensis L. leaves in environmentally benign synthesis of silver nanoparticles. International J. of Chemistry, 2015, 4, 158-168. (Peer reviewed, ISSN: 1916-9698; E-ISSN: 1916-9701).
Dakshayini and Ujwal P. RP-HPLC Analysis for coumarin content in Cichorium intybus - An important medicinal plant. International Journal of Pharma BioSciences 2014, 5:3(B), 640-646. (Scopus Indexed, IF=0.34, SJR=0.274, SNIP=Nil, ISSN: 0975-6299).
Rohit Nayanar K.N, Shridhara T.N, Chetan D. M., Sundip Shenoy R. Assessment of Potential Impact on Environment due to Upgradation of Highway Work from Padubidri to Karkala.” -A case study. International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, 2014, 1(6), 272-277. (Peer reviewed, ISSN 2348 – 7968).
Manu B and Indresh N, Shridhara T. N, Chetan D. M. Degradation of ParaPhenylenediamine in Aqueous Solution by Photo-Fenton Oxidation Processes. Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, 2014, 3(2), 88-92, (Peer reviewed, Online ISSN:2305-3372, Print ISSN : 2226-7522).
Bharath B.R. Sujata Barangi, Rajesh KP, Chetan DM and Manjunatha H. Comprehensive Analysis of Homologous Proteins for Specific Drug Design. Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal, 2014, 3(2), 47-62. (Peer reviewed, Online ISSN:2305-3372, Print ISSN: 2226-7522).
Santhosh Poojari, Venkatesh Kamath and C. Vaman Rao. Biofuel production from Borassus flabellifer. J. of Biofuels, 2014, 5: 9-15. (Peer reviewed, ISSN: 0976-3015).
Dr. Anilkumar H. S and Ramakrishna B, Fundamentals of Intellectual property Rights, For students, industries and patent lawyers, Notion Press, Chennai, 2017, ISBN 978-1-946556-31-8.
Dr. Chetan D. M., Key words based: Biology Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) For NEET and Other Medical Entrance Examinations, New Delhi Publisher, 2017 ISBN: 978-93-85503-70-2.
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Dr. C. Vaman Rao, Immunology, 3rd Ed., Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, 2016, ISBN-13: 978-81-8487-564-5.
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Sneha Nayak, Louella C. Goveas and C. Vaman Rao. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using turmeric extract and evaluation of its anti-bacterial activity and catalytic reduction of methylene blue. Materials, Energy and Environment Engineering, pp257-265, 2017 (Springer book chapter). (ISBN: 978-981-10-2675-1).
Vinayaka B. Shet, Nisha, Manasa Bhat, Manasa, Leah Natasha S. Mascarenhas, Louella C. Goveas, C. Vaman Rao, Ujwal P. Optimization of Na2CO3 pre-treatment by RSM approach for releasing reducing sugars from cocoa pod shells. Bioprocessing and Bio Chemical Engineering - Select Proceedings of ICACE 2016 by Springer publication, pp 85-91. (ISBN print 978-981-10-1919-7; Online 978-981-10-1920-3).
Sandesh, K., Ujwal, P. Blecita, D. M., Gayatri, D., Kumar, N., Dakshayini, K. Design and fabrication of miniature bubble column bioreactor for plant cell. Bioprocessing and Bio Chemical Engineering - Select Proceedings of ICACE 2016 by Springer, pp163-169. (ISBN print 978-981-10-1919-7; Online 978-981-10-1920-3).
Shyama Prasad Sajankila, Vinayaka B. Shet, Keshava Joshi, and N. Lokeshwari. Effect of Traditionally Synthesized Carbon Nano Particles as Bio-Fuel Blend on the Engine Performance. Materials, Energy and Environment Engineering - Select Proceedings of ICACE 2015, DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-2675-1_29, (Springer), pp 245-251. (ISBN print 978-981-10-2674-4; Online 978-981-10-2675-1). (Published in 2016).
I would call, biotechnology as a mixture of knowledge/art/skill/innovation filled with life, that has impactedevery aspect related to human survival on this earth. Its soon going to be ‘GOD’ of our basic needs.
The profound learning and training which I received during my graduation in Biotechnology, not only empowered me to deliver affordable innovation at Biocon but also improve patients access to affordable healthcare through Enzene. It was a pleasing experience being a part of the Biotechnology department where I was able to nurture my dreams and turn them to reality. I owe my success to the motivation I received from my tutors at NMAMIT.
Bio-Tech department, NMAMIT is the sole reason which made me excel both academically and professionally. Not only during my academic career, the professors also helped me during my days of entrepreneur. I'm eternally indebted to the Bio-Tech department for rendering the much needed help.
The BT family of Nitte is cherished my personal and professional life with all the values which are essential to become a good independent researcher as well as a better personality. What I am now is due to the strong fundamental stones laid by all of you. Merci !
Dr. C. Vaman Rao, Professor and Head, has received a grant of Rs. 48.97 lakhs from BIRAC-PACE- DBT for the project Title "To develop adjunct anti-venom therapy for snake venom from the pharmaceuticals obtained from Coix lacrymajobi root extract".
Dakshayini, C.G. Louella, C. R. Vaman and P. Ujwal, 2016 Optimization of shoot regeneration using leaf explants from C. intybus by Box Behnken Design, Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science, 179-182.
K. Dakshayini, C. Vaman Rao, Anitha Karun, U. Bhavyashree, P. Ujwal, 2016. High frequency plant regeneration and histological analysis of callus in Cichorium intybus: An important medicinal plant, Journal of Phytology, 8(1):7-12.
Vinayaka B. Shet, Nisha , Manasa Bhat , Manasa , Leah Natasha S. Mascarenhas,	Louella C. Goveas, C. Vaman Rao, Ujwal P., 2016. Optimization of Na2CO3 pre-treatment by RSM approach for releasing reducing sugars from cocoa pod shells. Bioprocessing and Bio Chemical Engineering, 85-91.
Sandesh K., Ujwal P., Blecita D. Mascarenhas, Gayatri Dhamannavar, Narmada Kumar, Dakshayini, 2016. Design and fabrication of miniature bubble column bioreactor for plant cell, Bioprocessing and Biochemical Engineering, Springer publication, 163-169.
Dakshayini and Ujwal P., 2014. RP HPLC analysis for coumarin content in Cichorium intybus – an important medicinal plant. Int. J. Pharma. Bio. Sci., 5(3):(B) 640-646.
M.P.M. Pramod Kumar, H. Raja Naika, B.B. Hosetti and Ujwal P., 2009. Modulation of the micronucleus formation by total extracts from leaves, bark and seeds from Pongamia pinnata Medicinal & Aromatic plant sciences & Biotechnology 3(1),Pp17-20.
P. Ujwal, M.P.M. Pramod Kumar, H. Raja Naika and B.B. Hosetti, 2008. Antimicrobial activity of different extracts of Pongamia pinnata Medicinal & Aromatic plant sciences & Biotechnology 1(2) 285-287.
Ujwal P. and B.B. Hossetti, 2001. A Study on Aggregation pattern of Cyclopelta siccifolia. Indian J. Environ. & Ecoplan. 4 (1).
Hossetti, B.B., Ujwal, P., Mohan, B.S. and Krishnamoorthy, M. 1998. Biology of Pentatomid bug, Cyclopelta siccifolia (Westwood) Ind. J. of forestry.
Ujwal , P. and Hosetti, B.B. 1998. Cyclopelta siccifolia on Pongamia glabra and Erythrina indica. Insect Environment pp.115.
Hosetti, B.B., Belagali, S.L. Ujwal, P. and Mohan, B.S. 1997. Pentatomid bugs also serve, chemistry and Biology of Herbal medicine. Society of Biosciences, Muzaffarnagar pp 79-82.
Participated in the International Conference on Advances in Chemical Engineering (ICACE 2015) held at the Department of Chemical Engineering, NITK, Surathkal during 20-22nd Dec. 2015.
Participated in the International Conference and Expo onBiotechnology andHealthcare - Indianon October 26, 2017 - October 27, 2017 at Professor Jayashankar Telangana StateAgricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal,Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Preparation, characterization and antibacterial activities of gold nanoparticles synthesized by lactic acid bacterial exopolysaccharides.
Taxonomy and phylogeny of medicinally important genus Mucuna using molecular approaches and DNA barcoding of Indian Species.
Vidya, S. M., Krishna, V., Manjunatha, B. K., Jagadeesh Singh, S. D. and Mankani, K. L. 2003. Evaluation of seed germination potency of Entada pursaetha DC., an endangered medicinal plant. Journal of Non timber forest products, 10(3/4): 195-197.
Vidya, S. M., Krishna, V., Manjunatha, B. K., Mankani, K. L., Singh, J. S. D. and Manohara, Y. N. 2004. Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity of seed kernel of Entada pursaetha DC. Indian Drugs, 41(9): 528-531.
Manjunatha, B. K., Vidya, S. M., Narayanamurthy, G. and Krishna, V. 2004. Preliminary phytochemical and antibacterial studies on crude extracts of Solanum stramoenifolium Jacq., S.seaforthianum Andr., and S. violaceum Ortg. Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences 6 (4): 587-589.
Jagadeesh Singh S.D., Krishna, V., Vidya, S.M., Manjunath, B.K., Mankani, K.L. and Shankarmurthy, K. 2004. Micropropagation of Elephantopus scaber through leaf segments. Journal of Tropical Medicinal Plants, 5(2): 245-248.
Mankani, K. L., Krishna, V., Singh, J. S. D., Manjunatha, B. K., Vidya, S. M. and Manohara, Y. N. 2004. Evaluation of wound healing activity of the stem bark of Diospyros cordifolia Roxb. Indian Drugs, 41(10): 628-632.
Vidya, S.M., Krishna, V., Manjunatha, B.K. and Shankarmurthy, K. 2005. Micropropagation of Entada pursaetha DC. an endangered medicinal plant of the Western Ghats. Indian Journal of Biotechnology, 4 (4): 561-564.
Vidya, S.M., Krishna, V. and Manjunatha, B.K. 2005. Micropropagation of Clerodendrum serratum L. from leaf explants. Journal of Non-timber forest products, 12 (1): 57-60.
Vidya, S. M., Krishna, V., Manjunatha, B. K., Mankani, K. L., Ahmed, M. and Singh, S. D. J. 2005. Sedative effect of ethanol extract and saponin glycoside isolated from seed kernel of Entada pursaetha DC. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 4(2): 27-30.
Vidya, S. M., Krishna V., Manjunatha, B. K., Singh, S. D. J. and Mankani, K. L. 2005. Evaluation of wound healing activity of root and leaf extracts of Clerodendrum serratum L. Indian Drugs, 42(9): 609-613.
Manjunatha, B. K., Vidya, S. M., Rashmi, K. V., Mankani, K. L., Shilpa, H. J. and Jagadeesh Singh, S. D. 2005. Evaluation of wound healing potency of Vernonia arborea Hk. Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 37 (4): 223-226.
Manjunatha, B. K., Vidya, S. M., Promilla Dhiman and Pallavi, R. 2005. Hepatoprotective activity of Leucas hirta against CCl4 induced hepatic damage in rats. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 43: 722-727.
Manjunatha, B. K., Vidya, S. M., Rashmi, K. V., Shanthala, K. M., Renu Pai and Mankani, K. L. 2005. Studies on hepatoprotective activity of Vernonia arborea against carbon tetrachloride induced hepatic damage in rats. Journal of Tropical Medicinal Plants, 6 (1): 1-6.
Shankarmurthy, K., Krishna, V. and Vidya, S. M. 2005. Micropropagation of Embelia ribes Burm., a threatened medicinal plant. Journal of Non timber forest products, 12 (1): 18-21.
Mankani, K. L., Krishna, V., Manjunatha, B. K., Vidya, S. M., Singh, J. K. S. D., Manohara, Y. N., Kumar, M. K. and Pavan, N. S. 2005. Evaluation of wound healing property of Pterocarpus marsupium stem bark. Indian Drugs, 42 (7): 432-436.
Manjunatha, B. K., Krishna, V., Jagadeesh Singh, S. D., Vidya, S. M., Mankani, K. L., Ramya Patavardhan, Shruthi, P. R. and Sachin Bairy, L. 2005. Wound healing potency of Mucuna monosperma. Journal of Tropical Medicinal Plants. 6 (1): 7-13.
Mankani, K. L., Krishna, V., Manjunatha, B. K., Vidya, S. M., Jagadeesh Singh S. D., Manohara, Y. N., Anees-Ur Raheman and Avinash, K. R. 2005. Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity of stem bark of Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 37(3):165-168.
Singh, S. D. J., Krishna, V., Mankani, K. L., Manjunatha, B. K., Vidya, S. M., and Manohara, Y. N. 2005. Wound healing activity of the leaf extracts and deoxyelephantopin isolated from Elephantopus scaber Linn. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 37 (4): 238-242.
Manjunatha, B. K., Vidya, S. M., Krishna, V. and Mankani, K. L. 2006. Wound healing activity of Leucas hirta. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 68 (3): 380-384.
Manjunatha, B. K., Patil, H. S. R., Vidya, S. M., Kekuda, T. R. P., Mukunda, S. and Divakar, R. 2006. Studies on the antibacterial activity of Mucuna monosperma DC. Indian Drugs, 43 (2): 150-152.
Mankani, K. L., Krishna, V., Manjunatha, B. K., Vidya, S. M., Jagadeesh Singh, S. D., Manohara, Y. N. and Kuppast, I. J. 2006. Hepatoprotective effects of the triterpenes isolated from the stem bark of Diospyros cordifolia Roxb. Journal of Natural Remedies, 6/2: 147-152.
Mankani, K. L., Krishna, V., Manjunatha, B. K., Vidya, S. M., Jagadeesh Singh, S.D., Manohara, Y. N. and Kuppast I. J. 2006. Studies on the sedative effect of Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. Advances in Pharmacology and Toxicology, 7 (1): 19-22.
Vidya, S. M., Krishna, V., Manjunatha, B. K., Mankani, K. L., Manzoor Ahmed and Jagadeesh Singh, S. D. 2007. Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity of Clerodendrum serratum L. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 45: 538-542.
Manjunatha, B. K., Vidya, S. M., Krishna, V., Mankani, K. L., Jagadeesh Singh, S.D. and Manohara, Y. N. 2007. Comparative evaluation of wound healing potency of Vitex trifolia L. and Vitex altissima L. Phytotherapy Research, 21: 457-461.
Manjunatha, B. K., Vidya, S. M. 2007. Krishna, V. Clonal Propagation of Desmodium triflorum, Journal of Tropical Medicinal Plants, 8 (2): 220-223.
Manjunatha, B. K., Krishna, V., Vidya, S. M., Mankani, K. L. and Manohara, Y. N. 2007. Wound healing activity of Lycopodium serratum. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 69 (2): 283-287.
Manjunatha, B. K., Mankani, K. L., Vidya, S. M., Krishna, V. and Manohara, Y. N. 2008. Hepatoprotective activity of Butea superba against carbon tetrachloride induced hepatic damage in rodents. Pharmacognosy Magazine, 4 (15): 41-45.
Vidya,S.M., Krishna,V., Manjunatha,B.K. and Raghavendra Rao,B. 2010. Antibacterial Activity Of Clerodendrum Serratum L. Electronic journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food chemistry (EJEAFChe), 9 (6): 1059-1063.
Vidya,S.M., In vivo evaluation of comparative and synergistic radioprotective efficacy of plant extracts. Annual Research Journal, NMAMIT, Nitte, 1, 2011, 52-54.
Vidya,S.M., Krishna,V., Manjunatha,B.K., Rajesh, K.P. Bharath B.R. and Manjunatha H., Antibacterial and molecular docking studies of entagenic acid, a bioactive principle from seedkernel of Entada pursaetha DC., Medicinal Chemistry Research, 21 (7), 2012, 1016-1022.
B.Raghavendra Rao, A.R. Alagawadi, J.H. Kulakarni, Visweswara Rao Pasupuleti and S.M. Vidya, Seasonal variation of post harvest contaminating microflora of tomato and beans., Research Journal of Microbiology, 7(3) 2012, 205-208.
Vidya,S.M., Krishna,V., Manjunatha,B.K. and Pradeepa . Micropropagation of Clerodendrum serraturm L. through direct and indirect organogenesis. Plant tissue culture and Biotechnology. 22 (2) 2012, 179-185.
Sujata Barangi, Vidya, S.M., Ganesh Sanjeev, Vaman Rao, C., Rajesh K.P. and Vinutha K. Evaluation of radioprotective efficacy of Ficus racemosa in swiss albino mice exposed to electron beam radiation. Journal of Biochemical Technology, 3(5), 2012, S212-S217.
Sujata B., Vidya S.M., Ganesh S. and Rao C.V. Pretreatment with Pterocarpus marasupium extracts protecting mice against 6 -Gray electron beam radiation. Research Journal of Biotechnology. 8(8) 2013, 56-63.
Manjunatha B.K., Vidya S.M., Pradeepa, Banu Shameem, Taranum Ruhinaz, Nalini S.M., Sunitha B.J. and Nadig Smitha. Rapid in vitro propagation of Dioscorea bulbifera through bulbils and nodal segments. Research Journal of Biotechnology. 8(6), 2013, 10-16.
Vinutha K, Vidya S.M., Suchetha N Kumari, Ganesh Sanjeev, Nagendra HG, Pradeepa, Vaman C Rao. Radioprotective activity of Ficus racemosa ethanol extract against electron beam induced DNA damage in vitro, in vivo and in silico. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.2015;7(6):1-10.
Vinutha K, Vidya S.M., Suchetha N Kumari, Ganesh Sanjeev, Nagendra HG, Pradeepa, Vaman C Rao. In vitro, in vivo and in silico radioprotective activity of ethanol and aqueous extracts of Pterocarpus marsupium. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review Research.2015; 32(1):123-131.
Vinutha K, Vidya S.M., Suchetha N Kumari, Sujata B Ganesh Sanjeev, , Pradeepa, Vaman C Rao. DNA damage protective and anti-inflammatory activity of Madhuca indica against electron beam radiation. World Journal Of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences.2015; 4(5): 737-748.
Pradeepa, Vidya S.M., Srinivas Mutalik, Udaya Bhat K., Prashant Huilgol, Kiran Avadhani. 2016 Preparation of gold nanoparticles by novel bacterial exopolysaccharide for antibiotic delivery. Life Sciences 153: 171-179.
Pradeepa, Akshay D Shetty, Koshi Matthews, Aswathi R Hegde, Akshatha B, Alvita Betilla Mathias, Srinivas Mutalik, Vidya SM Multidrug resistant pathogenic bacterial biofilm inhibition by Lactobacillus plantarum exopolysaccharide. Bioactive Carbohydrates and Dietary Fibre 2016, 8: 7-14.
Pradeepa, Udaya Bhat K, Vidya SM Nisin gold nanoparticles assemble as potent antimicrobial agent against Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates Journal of drug delivery science and technology 37(2017)20-27 .
Manjunatha, B. K., Krishna, V., Vidya, S. M., Jagadeesh Singh, S. D., Mankani, K. L. and Manohara, Y. N. Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity of Vitex altissima L. against CCl4 induced hepatotoxicity, 2005 p.108 at National Symposium on recent trends in plant sciences held in October 2004 at S.K. University, Anantapur.
Mankani, K. L., Krishna, V., Manjunatha, B. K., Vidya, S. M., Jagadeesh Singh, S. D., and Manohara, Y. N. Antinociceptive effect of the extracts and the constituents isolated from Diospyros cordifolia Roxb, 2005 p.119 at National Symposium on recent trends in plant sciences held in October 2004 at S.K. University, Anantapur.
K.P. Rajesh, S.M. Vidya, V. Krishna, B.K. Manjunatha, B.R. Bharath, H. Manjunatha, Antibacterial and molecular docking studies of entagenic acid, a bioactive principle from seed kernel of Entada pursaetha DC, p. 32 at National conference on social relevance on chemical sciences held in March 2011 at Department of chemistry, Kuvempu University, Jnanasahaysdri, Shankaraghatta.
Sujata Barangi, Vidya S.M., Rajesh K.P. and Vaman Rao C. In vitro evaluation of antioxidant activity of Ficus racemosa, Madhuca indica and Pterocarpus marsupium individually and synergistically, p. 37 at UGC sponsored National conference on Herbal medicines in the era of globalization, held in September 2011 at Department of chemistry. Sahyadri Science College (autonomous), Shivamogga.
Sujata Barangi, Vidya, S.M., Ganesh Sanjeev, Vaman Rao, C., Rajesh K.P. and Vinutha K. Evaluation of radioprotective effect of Ficus racemosa in mice exposed to electron beam radiation, p. 29, at National conference on recent advances in health, agriculture and environmental biotechnology held in April 2012 at Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
Vinutha K, Vidya. S. M, Suchetha Kumari N, Sujatha Barangi, Ganesh Sanjeev, Evaluation of protective effect of Ficus racemosa, Madhuca indica AND Pterocarpus marsupium against radiation induced cellular DNA damage in Swiss albino mice by comet assay at International Symposium on “Recent Trends and Advances in Biomedical Research- An Integrated Approach held in November 2012 at Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka.
Pradeepa and Vidya S.M. Gold nanosphere conjugated Ciprofloxacin against multidrug resistance Staphylococcus aureus, p.141, 103rd Indian Science Congress at University of Mysore, Mysore, held between 3rd to 7th January 2016.
Rashmi K.V and Vidya S.M. Optimization of amplification conditions for DNA barcoding markers in medicinally important genus Mucuna. Symbiont 2016, National level symposium at MIT, Manipal from 8th to 9th April 2016.
Pradeepa, D.K. Maurya, S. Santhosh Kumar and S.M. Vidya Bacterial exopolysaccharide improved survival rate of mice exposed at 8Gy whole body gamma irradiation, p. 113. Radiation and Redox process in Health (SFRR-17), organized by Bio science group, Bhabha atomic research centre, Mumbai, India, January 9th to 12th 2017.
Vidya S.M. Treatment of infection by functionalized gold nanoparticles prepared by lactic acid bacterial exopolysaccharides, p. 23. Radiation and Redox process in Health (SFRR-17), organized by Bio science group, Bhabha atomic research centre, Mumbai, India, January 9th to 12th 2017.
Nitte University sponsorship for research program at Penn State University, Harrisburg, 2013.
Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association Best Research Award 2004.
Teaching,handling labs and monitoring students projects.
Prashith KekudaTR,DunkanaNegussaKenie, Chetan DM, Raghavendra L Hallur, International Journal of Phytomedicine PhytochemicalAnalysis, Antimicrobial, Insecticidal and Antiradical activity of Hydnocarpuspentandra(BUCH.-HAM.) OKEN:VOL4,2017.
Scopus H Index: 02. Scopus SJR: 0.15, Cites/ Doc.(4yr): (International Journal of Phytomedicine).
Pharmacology for all India Postgraduate Medical Entrance Examination,Dr.Chetan, D.M.Dr.Chandrasehkar V.M. Dr.Raghavendra H.L Dr.SujathaBarangiISBN : 978-81-933819-5-3 ,Edition : First, 2017 Innovative Publication Pvt. Ltd New Delhi-110045.
AtoZBiochemistry,for all India Postgraduate Medical Entrance Examination, Dr. Chetan D.M.Dr.RaghavendraH.L,Dr.Bharath.B.R.ISBN:978-81-933819-3-9.Edition:First,2017, Innovative Publication Pvt. Ltd New Delhi-110045.
Physiology,for all India Postgraduate Medical Entrance Examination, Dr. Chetan.D.M,Raghavendra.H.L,Dr.Rachappa.M.Mallikarjun,Dr.Triveni.M.Nalawade,ISBN:978-81-933819-6-0 Edition:First,2017.Innovative Publication Pvt. Ltd New Delhi-110045.
2.	Dimple C, MahamoodaNusreen, ShrutikaShetty, AmrushaKar, VamanRao C, Shyama Prasad Sajankila; Prevention of Phytophthora in arecanut using Iron oxide; "A National Conference on Natural Bioactive compounds and Potential effects on Health" held in St. Aloysius College Mangalore on the 27th of January 2017.
3.	Shyama Prasad Sajankila, Vinayaka B Shet, KeshavaJoshi, Lokeshwari N., Effect of traditionally synthesized carbon nano particles as bio-fuel blend on the engine performance and emission characteristics, To be presented in International Conference on Advances in Chemical Engineering (20th to 22nd December 2015), to be held at NITK, Suratkal, Karnataka, India.
3.	Prashantha Naik, Amritha Nair, Sanjeeva Nayaka and Shyama Pasad Sajankila, Antimutagenic activity of ethanolic extract of Rocella montagnei against Sodium Azide – an in vitro study; Cryptogam Biodiversity and Assessment; 2016; Vol-1, #-2; 89-92.
6.	B. KiranAithal, M. R. Sunil Kumar, B. NageshwarRao, RaghavandraUpadhya, VijendraPrabhu, GopalShavi, KarthikArumugam, Shyama Prasad Sajankila, N. Udupa, K. Satyamoorthy, B. S. SatishRao. Evaluation of pharmacokinetic, biodistribution, pharmacodynamic and toxicity profile of free juglone and its sterically stabilized liposomes. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2011, Vol. 100, NO. 8, 3517-3528.
7.	Sajankila SP, Manthena PV, Adhikari S, Choudhury S, Izumi K, Roy R. Suppression of tumor suppressor Tsc2 and DNA repair glycosylase Nth1 during spontaneous liver tumorigenesis in Long-Evans Cinnamon rats. Mol Cell Biochem. 2010 May;338(1-2):233-9.
8.	S. Adhikari, S. Choudhury, P.S. Mitra, J.J. Dubash, S.P. Sajankilaand Rabindra Roy. Targetting base excision repair for chemosensitization - Anti Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry. Review Anticancer Agents Med Chem. 2008 May;8(4):351-7.
9.	Chakrabarti A, Aruva MR, Sajankila SP, Thakur ML, Wickstrom E. Synthesis of novel peptide nucleic acid-peptide chimera for non-invasive imaging of cancer. Nucleotides Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids, 24 (5-7) (2005) 409-14.
10.	Mathew L Thakur, Mohan R Aruva, Jean Gariepy, Paul Acton, Satish Rattan, Shyama Prasad S, Eric Wickstrom, Abbas Alavi. PET imageing of oncogene overexpression using Cu-64-VIP analog: Comparision with Tc-99m-VIP analog. The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Vol 45, # 8, (2004) 1381-1389.
11.	Shyama Prasad S, PrashanthaNaik and K KVijayalaxmi. Efficiency of Coleus aromaticus extract in modifying Cyclophosphamide and Mitomycin-C induced clastogenicity in mouse bone marrow cells. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology Vol 40, (2002) 1020-1025.
Life time member in Society of Biological Chemists India.
Fellow member in Society for Scientific Heritage.
1.	Balladka kunhanna sarojini, Vidyagayatri marakkur, Chenna govindaraju Darshan raj, Basavapattana Rudresh Bharath, Hanumanthappa manjunatha. DPPH scavenging assay of novel 1,3-disubstituted-1H-pyrazol-5-ols and their in silico studies on some proteins involved in Alzheimer’s disease signaling cascade. Letters in Drug Design & Discovery, 2010, 7, 214-224.
3.	Bharath, B.R., Santoshkumar, H.S., Rajesh, K.P., Anil M.R., Vinaya N.J., Sujata Barangi., and Manjunatha, H. Comparative structure analysis of homologous proteins for specific drug design. Medicinal Chemistry Research. 2010, 19, 61.
4.	Vidya,S.M., Krishna,V., Manjunatha,B.K., Rajesh, K.P. Bharath B.R. and Manjunatha H. Antibacterial and molecular docking studies of entagenic acid, a bioactive principle from seed kernel of Entada pursaetha DC. Medicinal Chemistry Research. 2012, 21(7), 1016-1022.
5.	B. K Sarojini., C. G Darshan Raj., M.k Ramakrishna., S.R Ramesh., B.R Bharath., and H Manjunatha. In Silico Studies of (2E,5E)-2,5-bis(3-methoxy-4-hydroxy-benzylidene) Cyclopentanone on Proteins AChE and BChE Involved in Alzheimer's disease and Ameliorative Effects on Paraquat Induced Oxidative Stress Markers in Drosophila melanogaster. Letters in Drug Design & Discovery. 2011, 8, 260-267.
6.	Vidya, S.M., V. Krishna, B.K. Manjunatha, B.R. Bharath, K.P. Rajesh, H. Manjunatha and K.L. Mankani. Wound healing phytoconstituent from seed kernel of Entada pursaetha DC and their molecular docking studies with glycogen-synthase-kinase-3-β. Med. Chem. Res 2012, 21(10), 3195-3203.
7.	Kashi Prakash-Gupta Rajesh, Hanumanthappa Manjunatha, Basavapattana Rudresh Bharath. Simulated screening of flavonoids as probable anti-Helicobacter pylori drug. Med Chem Res, 2013, 22(9), 4537-4546.
8.	Bharath BR and Manjunatha H. Flux Balance Analysis Based Model for the Identification of Potent Drug Target: A Novel Strategy. Sci. technol. arts Res. J., 2013, 2(1): 50-55.
9.	Chetan DM, Nataraja S, Krishnappa M, Bharath BR, Ravikumar Patil HS, and Raghavendra HL. Isolation and Molecular Methods for the Identification of Fusarium solani from Solid Waste. Sci. technol. arts Res. J., 2013, 2(1): 42-49.
10.	Bharath BR, Manjunatha H, Santosh Kumar HS, Bharath K. Non Linear Flux Assessment Model for Endotoxin Neutralizing Pathways. J Comput Sci Syst Biol 2013, 6: 057-072.
11.	Bharath BR, Sujata Barangi, Rajesh KP, Chetan DM, Manjunatha H. Comprehensive Analysis of Homologous Proteins for Specific Drug Design. Science, Technology and Arts Research Journal. 2014. 3 (2), 47-62.
12.	Prakash S Nayak, B Narayana, BK Sarojini, Jennifer Fernades, BR Bharath, LN Madhu. Synthesis, molecular docking and biological evaluation of novel bis-pyrazole derivatives for analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. Medicinal Chemistry Research.2015. 24 (12), 4191-4206.
13.	Sindhu Priya E. S., Darshan Raj C. G., Sarojini B. K and Bharath B. R. In Vivo and Computational Chemo-Inhibition of Peritoneal Tumor Angiogenesis Studies of a New Pyrazolyl Alcohol Derivative. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacology, 2015. 2, 1–8.
14.	Basavapattana Rudresh Bharath., Thriveni Vasanthkumar., Hanumanthappa Manjunatha and Chakravarthi Bharath. Interaction of curcumin and capsaicin with LPS induced TRAF6 expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Medicinal Chemistry Research, 2017. DOI: 10.1007/s00044-017-1940-8.
15.	Sharath B.S., Shivananda K., Pavan Gollapalli., Bharath B.R and Manjunatha H. Topology of protein–protein interaction network and edge reduction co-efficiency in VEGF signaling of breast cancer. Network Modeling Analysis in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics. December 2017, 6:17. (Publisher : Springer Link).
16.	Rajesh K.S, Bharath B.R, Rao C.V, Bhat K.I, Bhat K.S.C, Bhat P. Neutralization of Naja naja venom induced lethality, edema and myonecrosis by ethanolic root extract of Coix lacryma-jobi. Nov.2017,Toxicology Reports, 24;4:637-645. (Publisher : Elsevier).
17.	Shivananda K, Bharath B.R,Sharath B.S,and Manjunatha H. Molecular docking analysis of curcumin analogues against kinase domain of ALK5. Dec. 2017, In Silico Pharmacology, 5: 15, (Publisher : Springer Link).
4th international symposium on CURRENT TRENDS IN DRUG DISCOVERY RESEARCH at Central Drug research Institute, Lucknow from 17th to 21st February 2010.
International Conference on “Genomics, Genetic Diseases and Diagnostics” and and XXXVI Annual Conference of The Indian Society of Human Genetics held at Manipal Life Sciences Centre, Manipal University, Manipal, India during 14-16 February, 2011.
International conference on Molecular Medicine MOLMED 2012 with special reference to “Genes, Genomics and Chronic diseases” organized by VIT university, Vellore on 19th -22nd February 2012.
A National Seminar on Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology-Science for 21st Century held at KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY P.G. center Tholahunase on 13th and 14th November 2006.
Two days national symposium on BIOTECHNOLOGY-CURRENT TRENDS AND FUTURE SCENARIO held at Dept of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY, Jnanasahyadri Shankaraghatta on 10th and 11th March 2008.
UGC sponsored national conference on ROLE OF BIOTECHNOLOGY IN DEVELOPMENT OF HERBAL DRUGS AND CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY held at P.G. Department of Biotechnology, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire-574240 on January 24 and 25, 2009.
UGC sponsored national conference on HERBAL MEDICINES IN THE ERA OF GLOBALIZATION held at Dept of Biotechnology, Sahyadri science college, Shivamogga, on 10th and 11th September 2011.
Poster on “Molecular Docking Studies of Novel Drug Molecules for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.” Presented in the Jaivik-2009 National level technical seminar on Emerging Trends in Biotechnology held at G.M Institute of Technology, Davangere-577006, Karnataka. India.
Poster on “ A study on synthesis, in silico toxicological and in vitro antibacterial evaluation of Heterocyclic derivatives of chalcones” presented in UGC sponsored national conference on herbal Medicines In the Era of Globalization” held at Sahyadri science college, Shivamogga, on 10th and 11th September 2011.
Poster on “ TRAF6 Inhibition: A new paradigm for endotoxin neutralization” presented in the conference on “Recent advances in computational drug design” held at J N Tata Auditorium, IISc campus, Banglore, organised by IISc Banglore on 16th to 17th September 2013.
Poster on “Comparative structure analysis of homologous proteins for specific drug design”. Bharath, B. R., Santosh kumar, H.S., Rajesh, K. P., Anil M.R., Vinaya N.J., Sujata Barangi., Manjunatha, H. Presented at 4th international symposium on CURRENT TRENDS IN DRUG DISCOVERY RESEARCH at Central Drug research Institute, Lucknow from 17th to 21st February 2010.
Paper on “Non Linear Metabolic Flux Assessment Of Endotoxin Clearing TLR Pathway.” Bharath B.R, Manjunatha H and Santhoshkumar H.S. in International conference on Molecular Medicine MOLMED 2012 with special reference to “Genes, Genomics and Chronic diseases” organized by VIT university, Vellore on 19th -22nd February 2012.
3-day lecture workshop on “Nano Sciences and Nano Technologies” held at Don Bosco Institute of Technology (Affiliated to VTU, Belgaum) on April 28 – 30, 2010.
Got second position for the poster entitled “Molecular Docking Studies of Novel Drug Molecules for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.” Presented in the Jaivik-2009 National level technical seminar on Emerging Trends in Biotechnology held at G.M Institute of Technology, Davangere-577006, Karnataka.
Received Young Scientist Award for the paper entitled “Non Linear Metabolic Flux Assessment Of Endotoxin Clearing TLR Pathway.” presented in International conference on Molecular Medicine MOLMED 2012 with special reference to “Genes, Genomics and Chronic diseases” organized by VIT university, Vellore on 19th -22nd February 2012.
Member of DUGC, DPGC, PG & UG BoS, PG & UG BoE.
Institution of Engineers (India) - Life Member (M-150212-8).
The Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) - Life Member (L21933).
The International Association of Engineers (IAENG) – Member (171138).
Asia – Pacific Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engg. Society (APCBEES) – Member (200950).
Vinayaka B. Shet, C. Varun, Aishwarya U. Anusha M. Palan, Shama U. Rao, Louella C. Goveas, Selvaraj Raja, C. Vaman Rao, Ujwal P. (2018). "Optimization of reducing sugars production from agro-residue coconut leaflets using autoclave-assisted HCl hydrolysis with response surface methodology". Agricultural and natural resources, Vol 52: 280-284.
Santhosh Poojary, C. Vaman Rao, Sandesh K., Vinayaka B. Shet. (2018). “Process optimisation of pilot scale biodiesel production from pongamia and waste cooking oil feedstock.” Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Vol. 13, No. 9 2670 - 2684.
Pranita A D’Souza , Shubashree C. Rao, Priyanka A.Naik, Saujanya Vyas, Anusha M. Palan, Belrin Cornelio, Vinayaka B.Shet, C.Vaman Rao. Production of fermented fruit juice using unconventional seasonal fruits through batch fermentation. . Res. J. Chem. Env. Sci. Vol 4 [4S] 2016. 01-05.
Sandesh K*, Sana Amin, HarshaKiran TS, and C Vaman Rao. Optimization of Pretreatment of Saccharumspontaneum (Kans Grass) Biomass for Production of Alcoholic Biofuels. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2017; 8(3S): 117-126.
Sandesh K, Ujwal P, BlecitaD.Mascarenhas,GayatriDhamannavar, Narmada Kumar, Dakshayin. (2016). Design and Fabrication of Miniature Bubble Column Bioreactor for Plant Cell Culture. “Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering (1st Ed),(pp163-169). Springer Science+Business Media Singapore. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-1920-3_18.
K. Sandesh, R. Suresh Kumar and P. E. JagadeeshBabu., Rapid removal of cobalt (II) from aqueous solution using cuttlefish bones; equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamic study.,(2013)., Asia-Pac. J. Chem. Eng. 8: 144–153.
K. Sandesh, P. E. JagadeeshBabu,* Suhas Math, and M. B. Saidutta., Reactive Distillation Using an Ion-Exchange Catalyst: Experimental and Simulation Studies for the Production of Methyl Acetate.,(2013)Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 52, 6984-6990.
P. E. JagadeeshBabu,* K. Sandesh, and M. B. Saidutta., Kinetics of Esterification of Acetic Acid with Methanol in the Presence of Ion Exchange Resin Catalysts.,(2011). Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 50, 7155-7160.
K* Sandesh, Ujwal P, Blecita D. Mascarenhas, GayatriDhamannavar, Narmada Kumar, Dakshayini. “Design And Fabrication of Miniature Bubble Column Bioreactor for Plant Cell Culture”International Conference on Advances in Chemical Engineering (ICACE2015) NITK Surathkal, IndiaDec-20-22 2015.
Received Best Paper Award for the paper titled “Optimization of Pretreatment of Saccharumspontaneum (Kans Grass) Biomass for Production of Alcoholic Biofuels” presented by Mr. Sandesh K on 2nd International Conference on Recent Advancements in Chemical, Environmental & Energy Engineering (RACEEE-2017) held at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, India during 23-24 February 2017.
Nireeksha K., Sanjana S., Shreya S. Jathhan, Sneha Nayak, Santhosh G., C. Vaman Rao (2017) Ecofriendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Oil Seed Cake and Its Application in Biodiesel for Performance Evaluation of 4 Stroke Diesel Engine, Energy and Power 2017, 7(3): 75-80 DOI: 10.5923/j.ep.20170703.04.
Sneha Nayak, Vinayaka B Shet, C Vaman Rao , Keshav Joshi , “Performance evaluation and emission characteristics of a four stroke diesel engine using green synthesized silver nanoparticles blended biodiesel” , Materials today proceedings ,Elsevier (in press).
Paridhi Dhamle, Deeksha Hegde, Sneha Nayak, C Vaman Rao ,” Green Synthesis Of Silver Nanoparticles From Santalum Album Tender Leaf Extract And Evaluation Of Its Antioxidant Capacity”, Indian journal of advances in chemical sciences S1 (2016), pp 253-257.
Sneha Nayak, M J Harshitha, Maithili, Charanya Sampath, H S Anilkumar and C Vaman Rao(2012) Isolation and characterization of caffeine degrading bacteria from coffee pulp, Indian Journal of Biotechnology ,Vol 11, January 2012, pp 86-91.
Anusha K J, Bhavana, Priyanka H, Chaithra G R, Sneha Nayak, C.Vaman Rao, " Biogenic Synthesis Of Silver And Gold Nanoparticles Using Extract Of Areca catechu Fibers And Its Application As An Anticandidal And Antioxidant Agent ",International Conference on green chemistry and nanotechnology opportunities and challenges -2017 , held at St Aloysius College , Feb 27th 28th 2017.
Sneha Nayak , Vaman Rao C, Srinivas Mutalik , “Biosynthesis Of Bimetallic Ag/Au Alloy Nanoparticles Using Ocimum Sanctum (Krishna Tulsi) Leaf Extract And Evaluation Of Its Antibacterial Activity And Catalytic Reduction Of Brilliant Blue R250 “ , Proceedings of International Conference on Water : from Pollution to Purification , pp. 68, Mahatma Gandhi University , Kottayam, 12th to 15th Dec 2016.
Bhavana , Priyanka H, Anusha K.J, Chaithra G.R, Sneha Nayak, C.Vaman Rao, “Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles using Areca Catechu Extract and study on its Antioxidant Capacity”, International conference "Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Plant Biomass: Bioproducts, Biocatalysts and Biorefinery (SutB4)" , Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore , 17th 18th NOV 2016.
Bhavana , Priyanka H, Anusha K.J, Chaithra G.R, Sneha Nayak, C.Vaman Rao, “Phytochemical Screening, Biosynthesis of Cu2+ Nanoparticles using Areca catechu Extract and a Study on Its Antibacterial Activity”, Proceedings of International Conference on Agricultural Science and Food Technologies for Sustainable Productivity and Nutritional Security “, pp.80 ,University of Agricultural Sciences , Bangalore ,2016.
Paridhi Damle, Deeksha Hegde , Sneha Nayak, Dr. C.Vamano Rao ,” Green Synthesis Of Silver Nanoparticles From Santalum Album Tender Leaf Extract And Evaluation Of Its Antioxidant Capacity”, International Conference on Advanced Material and Technology (ICMAT -16) ,26th to 28th MAY 2016 .
Sneha Nayak, Deeksha Hegde, Paridhi Damle, C Vaman Rao, “ Optimization of Silver Nanoparticle Biosynthesis from Santalum album leaf extract ” at an International Conference on New Frontiers In Chemical, Energy And Environmental Engineering (INCEEE-2015), at National Institute of Technology Warangal Telangana held on March 20 – 21st 2015 organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Warangal, Telangana.
Sarvesh C Prabhu, Prekshananda A A, M Shreyas Rai, Sneha Nayak, C .Vaman . Rao, ”, Ag Nanoparticles Biosynthesis Charecterization And Application Using Chemical And Biological Approach: A Comparative Study, Oral presentation at a 2 day National conference on “ Reaching the unreached through science and technology : recent advances in physical, chemical , mathematical and biological science for energy , health and environment held during 8th and 9th sept 2017 at Mangalore university, Mangalore.
Sarvesh C Prabhu , Ramya Hande, Prekshananda A A, M Shreyas Rai, Sneha Nayak, C .Vaman . Rao, “Biosynthesis of Ag Nanoparticles Using Sauropus Androgynus (Vitamin Soppu) Stem Extract and Evaluation of Its Antibacterial Activity”, Oral presentation at symbiot 2017 – A National level symposium conducted by IEBT Manipal chapter for 11th to 12th August 2017 at MIT, Manipal.
Nireeksha K , Sanjana S, Shreya S Jathhan, Sneha Nayak , Santhosh G , C .Vaman . Rao, “Ecofriendly Synthesis Of Silver Nanoparticles Using Oil Seed Cake And Its Application In Biodiesel For Performance Evaluation Of 4 Stroke Diesel Engine”, Oral presentation in National Conference on Emerging trends in Mechanical Engineering held on 4th and 5th August 2017 , SJEC, Mangalore.
Shetty Divya Diwakar , Revathy T.A. ,Trina Melita Mathias , Dr. C.Vaman. Rao , Mrs. Sneha Nayak, Mr. Venkatesh Kamath ,” Green synthesis of monometallic and bimetallic nanoparticles using green tea extract and yield estimation “, Oral presentation at symbiot 2016 – A National level symposium conducted by IEBT Manipal chapter for 8th to 9th April 2016 at MIT, Manipal .
NMAMIT Research Project Funding of Rs. 1414701 for the research project entitled “Development of rapid detection kit for the detection of environmental pollutants using biosynthesized nanoparticles”(2017).
KBITS grant under Government of Karnataka (KBITS-GOK 2015-2017) of Rs. 3,00,000 for Major project titled “Development of value-added products from Areca nut (Areca catechu)”.
KSBDB grant of Rs 7000 for guided B. E. project on “Biosynthesis of nanoparticles and their use as catalyst in biodiesel production (2016).
TRIP grant of Rs 40000 for guided B. E. Mini project on “ Biosynthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles using Santalum album” , sponsored by Vision Group of Science and Technology ,Govt of Karnataka under Technology Related Innovative Project ( TRIP 2013-2014).
Ms. Sneha Nayak received RGSF Grant of Rs. 5, 00, 000 from VGST GoK for the year 2017-2018 for the project entitled “Biosynthesis of nanoparticles and its application in detection of heavy metals and effluents.
Patent filed Oct 2014, Number 4383/CHE/2014 on “Simultaneous Biosynthesis of Gold nanosphere, nanorods and nanotriangles using santalum album mature and tender leaf extract”.
Best project award in “EXPRO 2017” for guided project on “Production of Value added products from arecanut.
Project idea on “Durability Studies of Areca Nut Extract and Fibers as Reinforcement Material in Cement Bonded Particle Board, Mortar, and Concrete” got selected uptil prefinals of Manthan 2017, Business Plan Presentation which was held on 9th March 2017 at FKCCI (Federation Of Karnataka Chambers Of Commerce & Industry).
Project idea on “Ecofriendly synthesis of nanoparticles for application in biodiesel” has been selected for the final round of PSG Nano-challenge 2017, a national level competition in nanotechnology applications.
NPTEL certification course on Bioenergy with ELITE.
Member of Prize distribution committee for Tech Nidharshan and Anandotsava 2013 to present.
Organized a two day workshop on Applied Nanotechnology arranged by Department of Electronics and Communication & Department of Biotechnology Engineering, NMAMIT, Nitte at NMAMIT, Nitte on July 4th – 5th, 2014.
Certificate of appreciation for guided project on “Development of value added products from Arecanut” funded by ICTSDS, Dept. of IT, BT and S &T. Govt of Karnataka,New age incubation center, NMAMIT, Nitte .
Attended 5 days summer training on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology organized by Pralhad P Chhabria Research Center, Pune during 29th May to 2nd June 2017.
Attended 1 Day faculty development program on “Research literacy: Academic writing, E resources and research quality indicators”, organized by NMAMIT, Nitte on 6th Feb 2017.
Attended 3 days Tequip sponsored national level workshop on optimization technique, organized by Department of Biotechnology, NMAMIT, Nitte on 23rd to 25th Jan 2017.
Attended National level seminar on emerging trends in food processing for value addition organized by Alvas education foundation on 5th Feb 2016.
Attended 1 day workshop on Introduction to patent held on 28th July 2017 at NMAMIT, Nitte.
Delegate in 1 day National level seminar on “emerging trends in food processing for value addition “organized by Alvas College, Moodbidri on 5th Feb 2016.
Attended Mission 10X, Engineering Faculty Workshop, organized by Wipro, at NMAMIT, Nitte during 9th -11th March 2015.
Three-Day workshop on “ research methodologies and latex” organized by VTU e-Learning Centre, Mysuru from 2nd to 4th sept , 2015 at NMAM Institute of technology , Nitte .
Attended a Four day workshop on “Introduction to Therapeutic Counseling for Engineering Teachers” organized by Training and Placement Cell, NMAMIT, Nitte at NMAMIT Nitte during June 2nd - 5th 2014.
Attended a two day training program under the Ekolearning initiative on “How to conduct courses on Environmental Management and Sustainability?” at NITK, Surathkal on 20th and 21st September 2013.
Delegate in the International conference at 6th Bangalore INDIA NANO 2013, Dec 4th to 6th at the Lalit ashok, Bangalore.
Vrinda Ramakrishnan, Louella Concepta Goveas, Niranjan Suralikerimath, Chandrashekar Jampani, Prakash M Halami, Bhaskar Narayan, Extraction and purification of lipase from Enterococcus faecium MTCC5695 by PEG/Phosphate Aqueous-Two Phase System (ATPS) and its biochemical characterization, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2016, 6:19-27 IF: 0.901).
Vrinda Ramakrishnan, Louella Concepta Goveas, Maya Prakash, Prakash M. Halami and Bhaskar Narayan, Optimization of conditions for probiotic curd formulation by Enterococcus faecium MTCC 5695 with probiotic properties using response surface methodology, Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2014, 51(11): 3050 - 3060.
Vrinda R, Louella CG, Halami PM, Bhaskar N, “Characterization, Production and Application of an acidic lipase from Enterococcus durans NCIM5427” at 7th International Food Convention (IFCON-2013) organised by the AFST(I) at CSIR – CFTRI, Mysore during 18 – 21st December, 2013. Awarded Best Poster (Oral).
Louella Concepta Goveas Vrinda R, Halami PM, Bhaskar N “Optimization of culture conditions and modeling of lipase production by Pediococcus acidilactici NCIM5368 using fish waste as substrate”at 7th International Food Convention (IFCON-2013) organised by the AFST(I) at CSIR – CFTRI, Mysore during 18 – 21st December, 2013.
Louella Concepta Goveas, Vrinda Ramakrishnan, Bhaskar Narayan, Prakash M Halami “Optimization of conditions for curd formation by selected lactic acid bacteria and analysis of the formulated product” at Fifth International Conference on Fermented Food, health Status and Social Well Being: Challenges and Opportunities (SASNET 2011) organised by • CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore on December 15 - 16th, 2011.
Bio-oil production from non-edible oil seed cake using oleaginous yeast- Rhodotorula glutinis.
Glycerol as a feedstock for microbial lipid production.
“Isolation and characterization of caffeine degrading bacteria from coffee pulp”, published in Indian Journal of Biotechnology, vol. 11, January 2012, pp. 86-91.
Research paper entitled “Process optimisation of pilot scale biodiesel production from Pongamia and Waste cooking oil feedstock” in the Vol.13, Issue 9, 2018 of Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, an international peer reviewed journal.
Research paper entitled “Scleropyrum pentandrum Dennst. mabb oil as a feedstock for biodiesel production engine performance and emission studies” in the Vol.14, Issue 3, 2017, page no. 279-88 of International Journal of Green Energy, an international peer reviewed journal of Taylor & Francis.
Research paper entitled “Biofuel Production from Borassus Flabellifer” in the Vol. 5, Issue 1, January-June 2014, page no. 9-15 of Journal of Biofuels, a peer reviewed National journal.
“The study of pilot-scale Biodiesel production process from Pongamia and Waste Cooking Oil” in the proceedings of National conference organized by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers student chapter (SHCEMCON-2016).
“Fermentation of Borassus Flabellifer fruit for Biofuel Production” in proceedings of “International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering (ICETE-2014)” published by Excellent Publishing House New Delhi. Also co-authored one more conference paper entitled “Characteristic study of oils extracted from locally available seeds in Udupi District”, in the same conference.
“Production of biodiesel from unconventional feedstocks of Udupi district” in the proceedings of ‘International Conference on Recent Advances and Challenges in Biotechnology, (ICRACBT-2012) published by Excel India Publishers, New Delhi.
“A Compendium of engineering student’s projects on Biofuels-2012”, published by Karnataka State Bio-energy Development Board (KSBDB).
Invited as a guest speaker to deliver a talk on "Application of Bioprocess Engineering and Environmental Biotechnology Principles in Bio-energy" in the National Conference, "Future Prospects of Biotechnology in Indian Scenario" held at Department of Biotechnology, Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur-Tamilnadu in February 2018.
Cleared GATE-2014 (Biotechnology-Paper) with All Indian Rank of 1763 with valid GATE Score of 342.
Received ‘Excellent Award-2014’ for remarkable academic achievement from Billawas Dubai & Northern Emirates Charitable Trust through Shree Guru Charitable Trust, Mangaluru.
Honored with ‘Certificate of Merit’ conferred under the Association’s of Merit Award Scheme of The Billawara Association, Mumbai in 2012.
Completed an individual Academic Engineering Project entitled “Production of Biodiesel from Unconventional Feedstocks of Udupi District”. This B.E. project was selected under the 35th series of Student Project Programme of Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) on Bio-Fuels and sponsored by Karnataka State Bio-energy Development Board (KSBDB) funded with seed money of Rs. 9,000/- for research. Finally this research work was awarded, Third Prize (cash prize-Rs.50,000/-) in State level Project Exhibition held at SDM Engineering College-Dharmasthala. This project received the ‘Best Project of the year-2012’ (cash prize-Rs.5,000/-) in Expro-12, a project exhibition competition of NMAMIT. Also secured the Second Prize (cash prize of Rs.2,000/-) for paper presentation in ‘SRISTI-2012’ a state level competition.
Completed ‘Entry Edge’ and ‘FEEL Employable’, training programme on learning and carrier development by i-Point consultancies held at NMAMIT.
Completed 27 days ‘INPLANT Training’ in SEQUENT SCEINTIFIC PRIVATE LIMITED, a Pharmaceutical Company in Mangaluru.
Participated in, total 11 workshops on Biofuels and ‘Scale-up & Commercialization of Biofuel Production’, conducted by Karnataka State Bio-energy Development Board (KSBDB) & Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) organized in various venues-National Institute of Advanced studies-IISC Bengaluru, Agricultural University-Dharwad, Forestry College-Uttara Kannada, Siddaganga Institute of Technology-Tumkur, from 2011 to 2017.
Participated in 3 days Workshop on ‘Research Methodologies and Latex’ organized by VTU e-learning Centre, Mysore in 2013 at Ghousia College of Engineering, Bengaluru.
Participated in 1 day workshop on ‘Recent Advances in Biofuels and IC Engines (RABFICE-2014), held at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru.
Participated in total 6 days National Workshops on ‘Research Methodologies and Effective Publication Practices’ (TEQIP Funded) and ‘Applied Nanotechnology’ during 2012 to 2015, organized by NMAMIT, Nitte.
Participated in 3 day workshop on ‘Diesel engine: basics/combustion/emission’ organized by Brooklynn Innovative Research and Development (BIRD) held at GKM college of Engineering, Chennai in 2016.
Participated in 4 day workshop on “Design & Manufacturing Aspect of Fermenter” organized by Department of Biotechnology Engineering, NMAMIT-Nitte in 2018.
Presented a conference paper entitled “The study of pilot-scale Biodiesel production process from Pongamia and Waste Cooking Oil”, National conference conducted by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers conference (SHCEMCON-2016) held at BV Raju Institute of Technology, Hyderabad.
Participated in ‘MANTHAN-2015-Business Plan Presentation Competition’ of Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) held at Bengaluru.
Presented a conference paper entitled “Fermentation of Borassus Flabellifer fruit for Biofuel Production” in “International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering” (ICETE-2014) held at NMAMIT- Nitte.
Participated in ‘NMReCon-2012 & 13- A Research Scholars Conclave’ organized by ISSE chapter, NMAMIT-Nitte.
Presented a conference paper entitled “Production of Biodiesel from Unconventional Feedstocks of Udupi District” in International Conference on ‘Recent Advances and Challenges in Biotechnology’ (RACBT- 2012) held at NMAMIT- Nitte.
Participated in Golden Jubilee International Conference on ‘Recent Advances & Challenges in Energy 2012’ (RACE-2012) held at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT).
Participated in ‘Sybiot 2012’, a national symposium held at MIT, Manipal.
Participated in ‘Karnataka Science and Technology Academy-4th Conference-2012’ held at Mangalore University, Mangalure.
Attended a National seminar on ‘Research Opportunities in Biofuels’ organized by Visveswaraya Technological University (VTU) Belagavi in 2013.
Attended an International Seminar on ‘Current Scenario in Biofuel Technology’ held at NMAMIT- Nitte in 2011.

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