Bio
Assistant Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences with 16 years of experience in undergraduate teaching and 5 years of experience in postgraduate teaching in Cell Biology, Bioprocessing Technology, Microbiology, and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. Curriculum development, Department micro-administration, NAAC coordinator, Training UG/PG students through Biomedical Sciences In-time Training (BITT) Program, Member of Education Unit, Resource person for Faculty Development Programs, Research supervision for UG/PG students of SRIHER and external students through UILIC, Supervising Chancellor’s Summer Research Fellowship Grants for UG students include academic, administrative and research profile.
Projects
Zebrafish Diabetic Model of Wound Inflammation to Identify the Role of Neutrophil Chemotaxis and IL-8 Expression in Accelerated Wound Healing - GATE Young faculty Research Grant 2015 - Completed
The project was designed to explore the role of Vernonia arborea plant fraction to reduce wound inflammation and accelerate wound healing. The study established diabetic model of adult zebrafish and the model was extended to impaired healing conditions with hyperglycemia. The results showed the potency of the fractions to modify neutrophil migration and IL-8 expression at the wound site and accelerated wound healing.
Neuroprotective effects of a novel phytocompound in adult Zebrafish Traumatic Brain Injury Model (TBI) – Modulating neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter release - GATE Young faculty Research Grant 2020 - Ongoing
The study was designed with an aim to screen and evaluate neuroprotective properties of a novel phytocompound isolated from Vernonia arborea, an indigenous medicinal plant of the Asteraceae family. The plant is known for its traditional use to cure infections and heal wounds. A novel phytocompound from this plant has been isolated, characterized and studied for wound healing potency and antimicrobial activity against wound pathogens.
Invitro assay to determine wound healing concentrations of Zaluzanin D from Vernonia arborea, Chancellor's Summer Fellowship, 2014
Targeting fermentation conditions for the production of Sterptococcus thermophiles with better functional abilities, Chancellor's Summer Fellowship, 2016
Modifying effect of resveratrol on the growth and expression of extracellular tissue degrading enzymes hyaluronidase and protease of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia – A burn wound pathogen, Chancellor's Summer Fellowship, 2018
Screening and evaluation of antidiabetic potency of a traditional Indian medicinal plant using Zebrafish model, Chancellor's Summer Fellowship, 2019
A study to establish polymicrobial biofilm matrix with selected wound pathogens, Chancellor's Summer Fellowship, 2020
Effects of resveratrol in wound regeneration modelled in adult zebrafish, Chancellor's Summer Fellowship, 2021
Lab-Scale production Optimisation of Bacillus clausi and Bacillus coagulans to achieve enhanced efficacy, Chancellor's Summer Fellowship, 2023
Screening and evaluation of Stigmasterol for antimicrobial potency against Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, a multidrug resistant burn wound pathogen, Chancellor's Summer Fellowship, 2023
A study on anti-obesity effects of Calocybe indica in adult Zebrafish model, UG curricular project, 2019
A study on anxiolytic effects of Calocybe indica using Zebrafish model, UG Curricular Project, 2019
Antimicrobial potency of Apple cider Vinegar against Lactobacillus fermentum, UG Curricular Project, 2019
Study of antiobesity effect of Pinus pinea on adult Zebrafish obese model, UG Curricular Project, 2020
Enhancement of growth and bioactivities of probiotic bacterium Saccharomyces boulardii as influenced by lactalbumin hydrolysate and soy lecithin supplementation in yeast extract peptone dextrose agar medium, UG Curricular Project, 2020
Neuroprotective effect of Resveratrol on Scopolamine- Induced Alzheimer’s disease model for Adult Zebrafish, UG Curricular Project, 2021
"In vivo hepatotoxicity assessment of the ayurvedic formulation - Dasamoolarishtam using adult Zebrafish (Danio rerio) rerio)", UG Curricular Project, 2021
Understanding neurotoxicology profile of phthalates using Zebrafish model, UG Curricular Project, 2022
A study on the effects of Asiaticoside on obesity and fertility in diet induced obese zebrafish model, UG Curricular Project, 2022
Antimicrobial activities of Calocybe indica extract on burn wound pathogens, UG Curricular Project, 2023
Effects of Limonin in Traumatic Brain Injury modelled in adult Zebrafish, UG Curricular Project, 2023
Optimization of growth conditions of Streptococcus thermophilus to enhance production of hyaluronic acid., UG Curricular Project, 2024
Enhancement of Growth and Bioactivities of Probiotic Bacterium Bacillus coagulans as influenced by inulin, UG Curricular Project, 2024
Optimisation of growth conditions and comparison of bioactive efficacies of commercial probiotic strains, PG Curricular Project, 2021
Synergistic effect of Resveratrol and Streptococcus thermophilus, a gut microbiota, in alleviating symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease: an in vivo study in adult Zebrafish (Danio rerio), PG Curricular Project, 2022
Modelling Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Danio rerio to study Neuro-modulatory effects of asiaticoside, PG Curricular Project, 2023
Understanding the Interplay of SCN1A gene and Gut microbiota alterations in Epileptogenesis – Insights from Zebrafish model and Resveratrol Intervention, PG Curricular Project, 2024
