Department of PG Studies and Research in Biochemistry
The Department of Biochemistry was newly started at the Shankaraghatta main campus during the academic year 2005-06 to fulfill the demand and needs of student community. We offer M.Sc., M. Phil and Ph.D courses in biochemistry. The course content is designed to cover all aspects of Biochemistry and practical orientation for biochemical methods. The exhaustive training in biochemical methods and sound theoretical background is intended to make the student an appropriate candidate to not only take up either teaching or pursuing doctoral research but also competent enough to work in pharmaceutical R&D and diagnostic labs, agricultural research intuitions, and various medical and allied institutions and industries. The department has experienced and dedicated faculty members who are actively involved in various research projects. The department also invites accomplished scientists from various prestigious institutions to deliver special lectures in order to encourage and motivate the students to take up research programme. The students who have successfully completed the course have been working in various capacities in research institutions, biotech industries and universities.
The vision and mission: The vision of the Department with an extensive network of partnerships is to become a leader and center of excellence in education, research, development, and training in basic and applied biochemistry.
Our mission is commitment to programs which will provide each student and researcher a holistic, value based education in a trusting and caring environment. We strive to equip its graduates to keep pace with the changes in technologies and to meet the new challenges. We are committed to provide motivation and excellence in learning leading to independent and highly competent individuals who are responsive to contribute effectively globally.
Chairman
Dr. Rajeshwara Achur
Year of Establishment
2005-2006
Address
Department of PG Studies & Research in BiochemistryKuvempu University
Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta-577451
Shimoga Dist., Karnataka State, INDIA 08282-265308 08282-256255 biochemistry@kuvempu.ac.in
Teaching Faculty of Biochemistry in Kuvempu University
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Dr. Rajeshwara Achur Professor
Qualification:M.Sc., Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: Malaria epidemiology, Protein and enzyme biochemistry, Clinical biochemistry, Nanobiotechnology, Cancer Biology. -
Dr. Sathisha G. J. Professor
Qualification:M.Sc., Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: Structure-Function relationship of plant lectins, Molecular Plant Pathology, Nanobiotechnology -
Dr. Shivayogeeswar Neelagund Professor
Qualification:M.Sc., Ph.D, PGDCA and PDF in USA,
Area of Specialisation: Proteins, lectins and Enzyme Biochemistry, Food technology ,Phytochemistry, Silkworm proteins, Nano- Biotechnology, Cytotoxicity related to infectious diseases. -
Dr. Niranjana Pathappa Associate Professor
Qualification:M.Sc., Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: Insect pest management, Egg parasitoid and its host egg interaction, Transcriptome analysis of Trichogramma chilonis Ishii , Phytochemistry, Nanotechnology. -
Dr. Anitha N Guest Lecturer
Qualification:M.Sc., Phd., K-SET,
Area of Specialisation: Glycobiology, Cell Biology, Human physiology -
Dr. AVINASH B Guest Faculty
Qualification:M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Area of Specialisation: Nanobiotechnology, Protein/Enzyme Chemistry, Microbial Technology. -
Dr. Raghu HS Guest Lecturer
Qualification:M.Sc, N.E.T.,Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: ENZYME TECHNOLOGY, CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY, NANOTECHNOLOGY, -
Dr. Raghavendra SN Guest Lecturer
Qualification:M.Sc, M.Phil.,N.E.T,Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: synthesis of silver nano particles and their antimicrobial activity -
Ms. Rachana R Nayak Guest Lecturer
Qualification:MSc,
Area of Specialisation:
Research Project of Biochemistry in Kuvempu University
| Sl No | Title | Funding Agency | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigator | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaria Research Training in South India (Indo-US Collaborative Research Project) | NIH (USA) | Dr. D. Channe Gowda | Dr. A. N. Rajeshwara | 15000000 | Completed |
| 2 | Plasmodium vivax Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation and Drug Resistance in highly endemic Southwestern Karnataka | UGC | Dr. A.N. Rajeshwara | - | 894800 | Completed |
| 3 | Kinetics of immunological memory response induced by scorpion toxin | UGC | Dr. N. B. Thippeswamy | Dr. A. N. Rajeshwara | 1073165 | Completed |
| 4 | DST-FIST(L1) Infrastructure development grant | Department of Science and Technology | Prof. A.N. Rajeshwara | Prof. G.J. Sathisha | 11700000 | Ongoing |
| 5 | Endemicity of P. vivax malaria in Mangalore | VGST, Govt. of Karnataka | Prof. A.N. Rajeshwara | -- | 2000000 | Ongoing |
| 1 | Silk worm fecal matter (Bombyx mori): A novel source of Antibacterial and analgesic Protein. | UGC | Dr Shivayogeeswar E Neelagund | none | 612503 | completed |
| 2 | Instigation of role in antiviral activity of chlorophyll pigment associated with antiviral protein Purified from Silkworm fecal matter against NPV, in vitro. | UGC | Dr Shivayogeeswar E Neelagund | none | 38000 | completed |
| 3 | Synthesis and characterization of Magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticle to enhance the sustainability of some industrially viable hyperthermophilic enzymes by immobilization | VGST | Dr Shivayogeeswar E Neelagund | none | 1000000 | completed |
| 1 | Studies on cell wall degrading enzymes of fungi causing fruit rot (Koleroga) in areca nut - A potential target of disease control | UGC, New Delhi, India | Dr. G. J. Sathisha | NIL | 8 | Completed |
| 1 | Biochemical characterization of insecticide tolerant strains of Trichogramma species from paddy fields | Kuvempu University/ UGC-unassigned grant. | Dr. NIRANJANA PATHAPPA | - | 50000 | Completed |
| 2 | Identification and Biochemical characterization of Organophosphours Pesticide tolerant strains of Trichogramma from paddy fields. | UGC-MRP | Dr. NIRANJANA PATHAPPA | Dr.S.K.JALALI | 1438000 | Ongoing |
| 3 | �Development of Dipstick Assay and Nano - Biosensor for the Detection of OP and Carbamate Pesticide in Biomedical Samples� | Vision Group on Science and Technology. Gov. Of Karnataka(VGST /CESEM-2016-17/GRD-528/2017-18/115/291 Dated 14-12-2017) | Dr. NIRANJANA PATHAPPA | - | 6000000 | On going |
| 1 | Development of an in vitro cell based Bioassay to differentiate biological relevance of IgE binding to food proteins for allergy diagnosis and risk assessment | VGST-CISEE | Dr. Pramod SN | - | 3000000 | Ongoing |
| 2 | Studies on the Biochemical and immunological roles of selected dietary legume lectins in food induced inflammatory diseases | UGC-MRP | Dr. Pramod SN | Dr. Prabhakar BT | 1435300 | completed |
| 3 | Differentiating biological relevance of IgE binding to Cross-Reactive carbohydrate Determinants (CCD) on transgenic proteins from GMOs and endogenous proteins for diagnostic and food allergic safety | UGC Raman fund | Dr. SN Pramod | - | 2287952 | completed |
| 4 | Differentiating biologically relevant from irrelevant IgE binding to food antigens for improved risk assessment and diagnostic studies using a humanized rat basophil cell line (RBL 30/25) | US-EPA, USA | Dr. Goodman R | Dr. Pramod SN | 372981 | completed |
| Sl No | Faculty | Name of the Supervisor | Name of the Ph.D. Scholar with Aadhaar number/Photo ID | Mode of Ph.D. | Registration Number | Date of Registration | Research Topic | Likely date of completion of Ph.D | Availing Fellowship | Funding Agency of Fellowship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science | Dr. Shivayogeeswar Neelagund | Mr. Manoj S.P 386322116524 | Part Time | 118 | 2022-08-30 | Green synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Psydrax umbellata and their Biological and Pharmacological evaluation | 0001-01-01 | NO | |
| 2 | Science | Dr. Sathisha G. J. | Mr. Ghouseul Azam | Part Time | 130 | 2013-11-20 | Characterization of Bio active compounds from Rhus mysorensis for Pharmacological and Cytotoxic Activities. | 2018-11-22 | NO | Nil |
| 3 | Science | Dr. Niranjana Pathappa | Naveen Kumar HN 6962 2188 2742 | Full Time | 134 | 2013-11-20 | Biochemical Characterization of Effects of Organophosphorus Pesticides on Drosophila and Trichogramma | 2019-06-25 | NO | Nil |
| 4 | Science | Dr. Niranjana Pathappa | Nandini S 5046 8015 9957 | Full Time | 135 | 2013-11-20 | Metal nanoparticles for the construction of Enzymatic Biosensors | 2018-09-11 | NO | nil |
| 5 | Science | Dr. Niranjana Pathappa | Sowmya HR 213357300655 | Full Time | 137 | 2013-11-20 | On the regulation of canopy architecture in Rice - An approach based on genetic and molecular analysis of contrasting mutants | 2018-03-30 | NO | Nil |
| 6 | Science | Dr. Niranjana Pathappa | Vinay kumar B.S 486133490710 | Part Time | 138 | 2013-11-20 | Development of Bensor for the detection of organo phosphorus pesticides in milk ,milk products and feed stuff. | 2018-11-20 | NO | Nil |
| 7 | Science | Dr. Niranjana Pathappa | K.S.Manjunatha Gowda 5087 7859 0968 | Full Time | 140 | 2013-11-20 | Biochemical characterization of antiviral Red Florescent Protein (RFP) isolated from Silkworm Bomboyx mori L. | 2017-11-20 | NO | Nil |
| 8 | Science | Dr. Shivayogeeswar Neelagund | Mr. Shrinidhi Bhandari K T 298000770207 | Full Time | 150 | 2023-08-16 | Dicephering the bioactive principles and green synthesis of silver nanopartiles using Melhania incana: therapeutic potential values against diabetes and cancer | 0001-01-01 | YES | SC/ST Fellowship by Government of Karnataka |
| 9 | Science | Dr. Rajeshwara Achur | Praveen Kumar H. D, 959881600593 | Full Time | 240 | 2015-01-06 | Studies on Quinoline and Benzofuran analogues as potential anticancer agents | 2020-06-06 | YES | Kuvempu University |
| 10 | Science | Dr. Shivayogeeswar Neelagund | Rajkumar S Meti Adhar no- 515440125450 | Part Time | 272 | 2015-06-01 | Green synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles from Acacia Sinuata Larvicidal activity against mosquito vectors of malaria and dengue | 2020-06-14 | NO | no |
| 11 | Science | Dr. Rajeshwara Achur | Valleesha N.C, 515620953121 | Full Time | 273 | 2015-01-06 | Prevalence, Severity and Biochemical Analysis of Pregnancy Associated Malaria in Mangalore | 2020-06-20 | YES | NIH |
| 12 | Science | Dr. Rajeshwara Achur | Raghavendra S. N, 370548952914 | Part Time | 288 | 0000-00-00 | Synthesis of fungicide conjugated silver nanoparticles and their activity against Anthracnose disease in Mango | 0000-00-00 | NO | NIL |
| 13 | Science | Dr. Sathisha G. J. | Mrs. Chithra R; Adhaar No: 565704922446 | Full Time | 299 | 2016-02-29 | Metal Based Folate Conjugated Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Charaterization and their Cytotoxicity in Cancer cells | 2021-02-22 | NO | Nil |
| 14 | Science | Dr. Sathisha G. J. | Mrs. Poornima D. V.; Adhaar No. 735541768922 | Full Time | 32 | 2012-01-30 | Biochemical Investigations for the Over Production of Triterpenoid Sapnoins of Leucas aspera Spreng | 2017-12-30 | NO | Nil |
| 15 | Science | Dr. Sathisha G. J. | Mr. Sameer R. Patil; Adhaar No.846693643024 | Full Time | 33 | 2012-01-30 | Charcterization of Cell wall Degrading Enzymes of Fungi causing Fruitrot of Arecanut (Areca catechu) | 2018-02-02 | YES | UGC, New Delhi |
| 16 | Science | Dr. Sathisha G. J. | Mr. Vasanth Raj B.; Adhaar No. 268266617203 | Full Time | 34 | 2012-01-30 | SCREENING, CHARACTERIZATION AND BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF LATEX LECTINS FROM DIFFERENT SPECIES OF ARTOCARPUS | 2018-02-02 | YES | SC/ST Fellowship, Kuvempu University |
| 17 | Science | Dr. Niranjana Pathappa | Vidhathri B S 585181782685 | Full Time | 479/2017-18 | 2017-09-07 | Host egg interaction in Trichogramma chilonis egg parasitoid | 2020-09-07 | NO | No |
| 18 | Science | Dr. Sathisha G. J. | RAMYA G. T. Adhaar Number: 672275209568 | Full Time | 480 | 2018-12-30 | Exploring the Molecular Mechanism of Anticancer Activity of Xanthosoma violaceum Lectin | 2022-12-30 | NO | Nil |
| 19 | Science | Dr. Niranjana Pathappa | Sunil.S V915388616929 | Full Time | 481/2017-18 | 2017-09-07 | Molecular cloning and biochemical charecterization of Antimicrobial peptide from Trichogramma chilonis | 2020-09-07 | YES | No |
| 20 | Science | Dr. Sathisha G. J. | MEGANA M. Adhaar No: 540899240465 | Full Time | 483 | 2018-09-07 | Studies On Plant Lectins | 2022-09-07 | NO | Nil |
| 21 | Science | Dr. Sathisha G. J. | SUJATHA M. H. Adhaar Number:852874371214 | Full Time | 484 | 2018-12-30 | Bio active Compounds from Seeds: Understanding the Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Activities | 2022-12-30 | NO | Nil |
| 22 | Science | Dr. Niranjana Pathappa | Roopa K 255612725989 | Part Time | 485-2017/18 | 2017-09-07 | Effects of pyrethroids on Trichogramma | 2021-09-07 | NO | No |
| 23 | Science | Dr. Sathisha G. J. | SARATHKUMAR EAdhaar Number: 620963907849 | Full Time | 497 | 2018-09-07 | HDAc Inhibitor as an Upstream Modulator in the Parthenogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis | 2021-09-07 | NO | Nil |
| 24 | Science | Dr. Rajeshwara Achur | Mrs. Joan Chebet Passport. noAK0574178 Foreign student | Full Time | 506 | 2017-09-07 | Identification of a Novel Bacterial strain capable of Degrading Textile Azo Dyes | 2021-03-01 | NO | NA |
| 25 | Science | Dr. Rajeshwara Achur | Pradeepa Kumar C 985840033438 | Full Time | 596 | 2019-01-17 | Nitrogen heterocyclic derivatives as potential anticancer agents | 2023-02-12 | YES | University found (SC Fellowship) |
| 26 | Science | Dr. Rajeshwara Achur | Manjula M V 394991761907 | Full Time | 601 | 2019-01-17 | Green synthesis, characterisation and pharmacological evaluation of metal oxide nanoparticle | 2022-01-25 | YES | BOC |
| 27 | Science | Dr. Niranjana Pathappa | Keri | Full Time | 75 | 2014-05-26 | Biochemical and Molecular characterization of Esterase form Trichogramma (Thichogrammatidae: Hymennoptera). | 2017-12-30 | NO | Nil |
| 28 | Science | Dr. Sathisha G. J. | Miss. Anitha N.; 924201547471 | Full Time | 766 | 2010-10-23 | Studies on Monocot Plant Lectins | 2017-10-23 | NO | Nil |
| 29 | Science | Dr. Niranjana Pathappa | Vijayashree I S 436078258888 | Full Time | BC-07(37) | 2012-01-30 | Biosynthesis characterization and pharamacotoxological effect of noble metal nanoparticles and their alloys | 2017-07-30 | NO | No |
| 30 | Science | Dr. Niranjana Pathappa | Dr.Veena .M .E/367508701783 | Full Time | BC:05(35) | 2012-01-30 | Isolation and characterization of pharmacologically active components from Cryptocarya stocksii and Nardostachys jatamansi | 2017-06-02 | NO | Nil |
| 31 | Science | Dr. Niranjana Pathappa | Rajeshwari R 985813619550 | Part Time | BC:06 (36) | 2012-01-30 | Effect of Organophosphorus pesticides on Trichogramma-Role of esterase | 2018-12-25 | NO | Nil |