Professor in Biochemistry,
Department of Biochemistry, UCS, Osmania University, Hyderabad, INDIA
Human Resource Development:
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Graduate students trained under M.Phil & Ph.D. programme
Ph.D. degree awarded under my supervision: Fourteen
1. Ms. Lori Rastogi (Scientist, DAE)
Topic: Synthesis and characterization of rhamnogalactouronan gum based metal nanomaterials: assessment of their biotechnological applications. [Ph.D. degree (Biotechnology) awarded in Jan. 2018, by Institute of Science and Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, TS].
2. Ms. Aruna Jothi (Scientist, DAE)
Topic: Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles, Using Selected Exudate Tree Gums of India (Gum Kondagogu, Gum Ghatti and Gum Olibanum): Characterization and Antibacterial Activity. [Ph.D. degree (Biotechnology) awarded in Oct. 2014, by Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP].
3. Ms. P. Tanuja, (UGC- NET).
Topic: Relevance of aflatoxin B1 adduct(s) formation and its implication to resistance in groundnut cultivars: Immunochemical and biochemical approach. [Ph.D. degree (Biotechnology) awarded in Oct. 2013, by Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP].
4. Ms. M. Prabhavathy, (Industry sponsored candidate- Intas Pharma)
Topic: Production and process optimization of recombinant human erythropoietin in serum free medium using r-Chinese hamster ovary cells. [Ph.D. degree (Biotechnology) awarded in Aug. 2012, by Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP].
5. K. Sreedhar Reddy, (Industry sponsored candidate – Intas Pharma)
Topic: Adaptation of recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) producing adherent Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells to suspension form: A comparative study on production kinetics, purity and activity of rhEPO [Ph.D. degree (Biotechnology) awarded in Dec. 2011, by Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP].
6. Mr. V.T.P, Vinod (Jonki, DAE, Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad).
Topic: Studies on morphological, physico-chemical, structural, rheological, solution, conformational characterization and non-food application of gum kondagogu (Cochlospermum gossypium). [Ph.D. degree (Biotechnology) awarded in Dec. 2010, by Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP].
7. Mrs. Mala Ranjan. (Corporate Hospital sponsored - Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad).
Topic: Immunochemical Approach to Cataractogenesis: Identification of biomarkers during the course of cataract development. (Ph.D. degree awarded in Dec. 2007, by Osmania University).
8. Ms. G. Brunda, (CFSL-JRF & SRF)
Topic: Immunoanalytical approach for detection of common Indian snake venom antigens (Ph.D. degree awarded in May 2007, by Osmania University).
9. Mr. P. Rajendra (CSIR-SRF, & JRF- Central Power Research Institute, fellowship)
Topic: Biological Effect of Power Frequency Magnetic Fields. (Ph.D. degree awarded in Jan. 2006, by Osmania University).
10. Mr. M. Mohana Krishna Reddy (DFS-JRF/SRF & CSIR-SRF fellowship)
Topic: Biochemical analysis of opium (Papaver somniferum L.) latex and its application in source identification. (Ph.D. degree awarded in Sept. 2005, by Osmania University).
11. Mrs. K. Hemalatha, (Industry sponsored student, - Awardee of Swarna Bharathi Research Fellowship, Sponsored by M/s Raasi Cements, Vishnupuram, AP).Topic: Immunoanalytical aspects of Azadirachtin and Antifungal activity of Neem (Azadirachta indica) seed kernel extracts in relation to aflatoxin production. (Ph.D. degree awarded in Feb. 2002, by Osmania University).
12. Mrs. Karuna, R. (CSIR- fellowship).
Topic: Analytical, Biochemical and Toxicological aspects of Fumonisins: A new group of Fusarium toxins (PhD. degree awarded in Aug. 2000, by Osmania University).
13. Mrs. Janaki, B. (UGC- fellowship).
Topic: Biochemical, Toxicological and Nutritional studies on Gum Kondagogu (Cochlospermum sps). (PhD. degree awarded in Dec. 1999, by Osmania University).
14. Mrs. C. Rathnavathi.(Scientist, National Sorghum Research Center, Hyderabad; CSIR-SRF).
Topic: Substrate suitability, resistance to mould damage and aflatoxin elaboration in grain sorghum. (PhD. degree awarded in Sept. 1998, by Osmania University).
Graduate students trained under M.Phil. programm
Subject area: Biotechnology
1. Ms. P. Tanuja, (UGC- NET).
Topic: Development of Immunoanalytical method for detection of aflatoxin-B1-protein adducts in groundnut cultivars.(M.Phil. degree awarded in May. 2008, by Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP).
2. K. Sreedhar Reddy, (Industry sponsored candidate – Intas Pharma)
Topic: Production and characterization of recombinant humane erythropoietin from suspended cell culture system. (M.Phil. degree awarded in Mar. 2008, by Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP).
3. Ms. M. Prabhavathy, (Industry sponsored candidate- Intas Pharma,)
Topic: Production and process optimization of recombinant humane erythropoietin in serum free medium using recombinant Chinese hamster ovary cells. (M.Phil. degree awarded in Mar. 2008, by Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP).
Doctoral students registered & working for Ph.D. degree:
Subject area: Biochemistry
1. Ms. S. Kalaignana Selvi (UGC-BSR Fellowship)
Topic: Gum Kondagogu (Cochlospermum gossypium) based nanocomposite material for applications in nanomedicine.
2. Mr. Dileep Kumar Muchintala (Issar Pharma –Industry sponsored)
Topic: Studies on Evaluation of Anti-cancer and Antimicrobial properties of the Synthetic Cecropin Class Peptides.
Subject area: Pharmacology
1. Ms. G. Deepika (UGC-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship)
Topic: Gum kondagogu (Cochlospermum gossypium) – A novel biopolymer matrix for drug delivery.
Research Advisor/Mentor:
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For Postdoctoral Fellows/ RA/ CSIR-Pool Scientists, training and DST-Women Scientist programme, DBT-PDF, UGC-Kotari Fellowship.
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Dr. Janaki (DST, Women Scientist –B awardee) 2017-2020
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Dr. K. Vani, (DST, Women Scientist –A awardee) 2017-2020
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Dr. S. Manju Devi, DST-YSS Fellowship awardee- 2015-2018.
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Dr. Manjula, UGC- Dr. Kothari Fellowship awardee- 2015-2018.
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Dr. D. Raju, UGC-Dr. Kothari Fellowship awardee- 2013-2016.
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Dr. Shyam Prasad- UGC-Dr. Kothari Fellowship awardee-2013-2016.
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Dr. Dakshayni, CSIR-RA, 2012-15.
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Dr. Kavitha, UGC-Dr. Kothari Fellowship awardee-2009-2013.
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Dr. Manjunath, DBT-PDF awardee 2010-2011.
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Dr. Usha Rani (DST, Women Scientist-B awardee), 2007-09.
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Dr. Sujatha, N (DST, Women Scientist-A awardee), 2004-07.
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Dr. Sujatha, N (DBT, Project-RA), 2003-04.
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Dr. Venkat Rao, (CSIR-RA), 2002-2003.
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Dr. Sujatha, N. (DST-RA & CSIR-Pool Scientist) (1995-97/1998; 1999- 2001).
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Dr. Venugapal N.B.K. (CSIR-Pool Scientist) 1997-2000.
16. Dr. S. Suryakala (DBT-RA & CSIR-RA) 1998-2000 / 2000- 2001.
17. Dr. S. Shavali (CPRI-RA) 1998-1999.
18. Dr. Reddy, G.C. (DST/CSIR-RA) 1994-96.
19. Dr. Capoor, A.K. (ICMR/CSIR-RA) 1992-94
20. Dr. Ramana, D. (ICMR/CSIR-RA) 1991-93.
21. Dr. Jayanthi, K. (CSIR-RA) 1990-91.
ACADEMIC Recognition / Honours:
Journal referee: Referee/Reviewer for the following National & International scientific journals:
Indian journals:
1) Indian Journal of Experimental Biology.
2) Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry.
. 3) Journal of Food Science and Technology.
4) Indian Journal Natural Product and Resources (CSIR/India).
5) Indian Journal of Biochemistry & Biophysics.
6) Indian Journal of Medical Research.
7) Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Science
8) Indian Journal Chemical Technology
International journals:
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Biological Chemistry (Germany).
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Talanta (USA).
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Journal of Science of Food and Agriculture (USA).
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Analytical Chimica. Acta. (USA).
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Journal of Separation Science (USA).
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Clinica Chimica Acta (USA).
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African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
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Bioelectromagnetics (USA).
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Current Eye Research (USA)
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African Journal of Biochemistry Research.
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International Journal of Immunopharmacology (USA).
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Australian Journal of Agricultural Research.
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BMC- Reproduction (USA).
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Molecules (USA).
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Journal of Plant Physiology (USA).
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Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research
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Journal of Microbial and Biochemical Technology (USA)
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Journal Hazardous Material
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Environmental Technology
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Chemical Engineering Journal- C
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Journal of Ageing
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International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience
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Materials Chemistry and Physics
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Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology
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Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
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Food Control
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Food Chemistry
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Journal of Nanoparticle Research
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International Journal of Ophthalmology
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International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Material Science Letters - C
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Desalination
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British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
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Journal of Agricultural Science & Technology (IRAN)
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CLEAN - Soil, Air, Water (Wiley-VCH)
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Chinese Journal of Chemistry
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Human & Experimental Toxicology
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Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
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Islets
50. Analytical Letters
51. International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review
52. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
53. Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods
54. Comparative Clinical Pathology
55. Molecular Biology Reports
56. Desalination and Water treatment
57. Journal of Chromatography A
58. Journal of Bioprocessing & Biotechniques
59. Korean Journal Chemical Engineering
60. Journal of Mathematical and Fundamental Science (Indonesia)
61. Bioinorganic Chemistry and Applications
62. Materials Express (USA)
63. Journal of Fluorescence
64. Journal of Chemistry
65. Journal Environmental Biology
66. PLOS One
67. Turkish Journal of Biology
68. Fibers and Polymers
69. Materials Letters
70. The Philippine Agricultural Scientist
71. Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan
72. Cytotechnology
73. Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical
74. Natural Product Research
75. Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology
76. Process Biochemistry
77. Journal of Luminescence
78. Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry
79. International Journal of Food and Allied Sciences
80. Pharmacognosy Research
81. Medical Hypothesis Journal
82. Bioactive Carbohydrates and Dietary fibres
83. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants
84. Electronic Journal of Biotechnology
85. Food Analytical Methods
86. Folia Microbiologica
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Member- Editorial Board/Group of the following journals:
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Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy
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Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia
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VRI Biological Medicinal Chemistry
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International Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering Research
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International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science technology
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International Journal of Molecular Genetics
Honours:
(i) Elected as Fellow of the Telangana Academy of Sciences (FTAS), 2016.
(ii) Drafted as a member of scientific panel- Food Safety & Food Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), (Govt. of India, statutory body) FDA Bhavan, New Delhi. (2009-2013 & 2013-16).
(iii) Invited by the President, Czech Chemical Society, to deliver a lecture on Biological Monitoring of Aflatoxins, at the Czech Chemical Society, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic, Oct. 15th, 2003.
(iv) Consultant to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, for Joint FAO/UNEP Project on Training Network on Mycotoxin Control in Asia. (1993).