Mr. Shanmugam V. M
Assistant Professor

Degree	Subject	University, place ,year
Ph.D (Pursuing)	Biotechnology	Registered at REVA University, 2019
UGC - CSIR NET (LS)	Life Science	Cleared, 2005
M.Phil	Biotechnology	Vinayaka Mission University, Salem, TN., 2008
M.Sc	Biotechnology	Bangalore University, Bangalore, 2004
B.Sc	Chemistry, Botany and Zoology (CBZ)	Bangalore University, Bangalore, 2002.

Qualification: M. Sc., M. Phil., UGC-CSIR NET (LS) Qualified, Ph. D (Pursuing)
Academic Experience: 3 Years (PG); 3 years (B. pharma); 18 Years (UG).
Research Experience: 4 years

• • Research Interests

  1. Neurological /Psychological concepts for various microbial diseases
  2. In Silico drug designing and discovery
  3. Proteomic analysis and network biological studies.
  4. Phytochemical studies
  5. Molecular Immunology
  6. Plant molecular Biology.
  

• • Publications

  1. Shanmugam V. M. and E. S. Arulraj Emmanuel., 2007, “A molecular view on Drought Resistance and its use in Transgenics”, ASJNRA. Vol. 1 (2), 108 - 112.
  
  2. Shanmugam V. M., And Mahadevaiah M B., 2015 “Isolation and Characterization of potent poly – (3 - hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) producing bacteria from various environmental samples collected from locality of Bangalore”, in the International Journal, Species, 12(35). 81 – 86. (http://www.discovery.org.in/s.htm)
  
  3. Shanmugam V. M., Geeja S. Kurian and Evelyn Nithisha Prathap, 2014, “Virtual Screening of drugs against HIV - 1 protease”, Mapna J. Sci., 13 (4), ISSN 0975-3303.
  
  4. Shanmugam V. M.and Geeja S. Kurian, 2022, Production of Lignocellulolytic Enzymes from Solid State Fermentation using Rice Straw and Husk, ASJNRA. Vol. 15 (1), 17-31
  
  5. Shanmugam V. M. Jolitha A. B., and Manjula K. R., 2021, “Comparative molecular docking analysis of plant derived substances as potential neuroprotective agents in Alzheimer’s disease - An In silico Approach” communicated to Egyptian Journal of Molecular Genetics.

• • Abstract Published

  1. Shanmugam V. M. and Sujatha Christopher., 2012, “Biochemical and Morphological changes in Helianthus annuus L. (Sunflower) plants under Copper dichromate (CDC) treatment”, abstracts published at National Level Science Conference on “Science for Mankind”, Synergy, February 2 – 3, 2012, pp 31.
  
  2. Shanmugam V. M. Jolitha A. B., and Manjula K. R., 2019 “Plant essential oils as potent therapeutic agents for Alzheimer’s Disease” published at international conference on “Recent advances in Applied Sciences (ICRAAS 2019), conducted by School of chemical and Applied Sciences, REVA University, on 17th and 18th, October, 2019, pp 125.
  
  3. Submitted abstract on “Natural Osmolytes as potent therapeutic agents for amyloid aggregation” for Research Conclave – 2020, REVA University.
  
  4. Shanmugam V. M. Jolitha A. B., and Manjula K. R., (2021) “Glycine Betaine Attenuates Oxidative Stress Induced Neurotoxicity in Alzheimer Disease” for Research conclave 2021, organized by School of chemical and Applied Sciences, REVA University on 16th and 17th December 2021.

• • Paper Presented

  1. Presented paper on “Morphological and Biochemical changes occur during Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) treatment for Sunflower plant species”, at the National Conference, Synergy conducted by Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous on 2nd February, 2102.
  
  2. Presented paper “Isolation and Characterization of Potent Polyhydroxy Butyrate (PHB) producing bacteria from various Environmental Samples collected from locality of Bangalore” at the National Conference on “MUBICS” conducted by Christ University on 1st September, 2014.
  
  3. Presented paper on “Glycine Betaine Attenuates Oxidative Stress Induced Neurotoxicity in Alzheimer Disease” at IEEE sponsored 2nd International Conference on smart technologies in Computing, Electrical and Electronics and Research conclave 2021, organized by School of chemical and Applied Sciences, REVA University on 16th and 17th December 2021.

• • Research Projects Completed/Ongoing

  • Successfully completed and submitted to UGC, the Minor Research Project on “Production and Characterization of lignocellulolytic enzymes produced by SSF of Rice Straw and Husk” in 2015.
  
  • Ongoing short term research studies on “Isolation of Novel anti-inflammatory and antioxidative phytocompounds from the plant Cassia alata Linn” funded by Karnataka Science and TEchology Academy (KSTA), 2022

• • Conference Attended

  1. Attended UGC sponsored workshop and conference on Genomics and proteomics conducted by St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science, in the year 2005
  
  2. Attended one day workshop on “Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics, conducted by Mount Carmel College in the year 2006.
  
  3. Attended one day conference on “Human Genome Project and Onco-biotechnology”, 2006.
  
  4. National Conference on “Stem cells and Its applications”, conducted by Seshadripuram First Grade College, 2008.
  
  5. International conferences on “Entrepreneurship, cinema and Environmental sustainability – a global perspective concerns and challenges in associated with Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore University and Deakin University, Australia in the year 2008
  
  6. Attended workshop on Computer Aided Drug Designing and Down Stream Processing conducted by T. John College, Bangalore, 2009.
  
  7. Attended National level conference on Medical Biotechnology and clinical research, 2009 -2010.
  
  8. Organizing member and Attended UGC sponsored state level workshop on “Mushroom cultivation and ornamental fish keeping” at JNC., 10th – 11th August, 2009.
  
  9. Attended National conference on “Medical Biotechnology and Clinical Research” conducted jointly by MSRIT and MVIT on 2nd and 3rd October, 2009 at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
  
  10. Participated and attended the conference and workshop on “How to Start Biotechnology Industry”, Conducted by T. John College, from 7th – 9th February, 2011.
  
  11. Attended a Conference and Workshop on “Bioinformatics techniques in Drug Designing” conducted by ST. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science, Bangalore on 19th – 20th January, 2012.
  
  12. Organizing member and Attended and conference on “Science for Mankind” at JNC., 2nd – 3rd February, 2012.
  
  13. Attended National Conference on “MUBICS” conducted by Christ University, Bangalore on 1st and 2nd September, 2014.
  
  14. Organized and participated in the UGC Sponsored State level conference on Euthanasia titled “Kill the pain, not the patient”, jointly organized by Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous and Archdiocesan Communications Centre, on January 23, 2015.
  
  15. UGC Sponsored National Seminar organized by Department of Biotechnology, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) on Emerging Trends in DNA Research – 3rd and 4th of March 2015.
  
  16. UGC sponsored national conference on Medical Chemistry conducted by Dept. of Biochemistry and Chemistry, Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous, Bangalore, 2015.
  
  17. Organized and participated in the Symposium held on 18th and 19th February, 2016 conducted by Dept of Life Sciences, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Titled on “Project Green Rescue”.
  
  18. Attended UGC Sponsored National Conference on “Recent Trends in chemistry” organized by Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore on 24th February 2016.
  
  19. Organized and participated in conference on “Bio essence –Integrated Health Care”, organized by Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous Life Science department, from 11th – 12th January, 2017.
  
  20. Organized and participated in the UGC Sponsored National level conference on Mind Body Matters”, organized by Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, from 1st - 2nd February, 2018.
  
  21. Participated in the 6th International conference on Recent advances in Applied sciences (ICRAAS -2019), organized by School of Applied Sciences, REVA University, Bangalore on, 17th and 18th October, 2019.
  
  22. Participated in the 1st International level conference on “Life, chemical and health sciences (ICLCHS)”, organized Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce in collaboration with Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA), Department of IT, BT and Science and Technology, Govt. of Karnataka, from 24th – 26th October 2019.
  
  23. Attended a refresher course for College faculty in “Newer Trends in Immunology” organized by Department of Microbiology, St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science in collaboration with DpN lab, National Institute of Immunology, on 25th January 2020.

• • Awards/Achievements

  • Got merit scholarship award for highest marks in B.Sc., from Bangalore University,
  
  • Best Teacher Award from the SKM Institute of Management and Science in 2006.
  
  • Cleared UGC – CSIR NET (LS) in life science exam conducted by UGC CSIR biannually in the year 2005.
  
  • Successfully completed and submitted to UGC, the Minor Research Project on “Production and Characterization of lignocellulolytic enzymes produced by SSF of Rice Straw and Husk” in 2015.
  
  • Completed course work for Ph. D (Biotechnology) from REVA University stands first in Science with an SCGA of 9.33 out of 10 from REVA University in 2020.

• • Membership (BOS/BOE/Guide/Chairperson)

  1. Head of the Department (Biotechnology) from 8th May 2020 – 19th January 2021.
  
  2. BOS members for St. Joseph College of Arts and Science
  
  3. BOE member for NMKRV College for Women, Christ University, ST. Joseph College of Arts and Science, Autonomous., Mount Carmel College Autonomous, Dyananda Sagar University.
  
  4. Members of various committee of the Jyoti Nivas college such as Examination committee (2007 to till date), Admission (2007 to 2017), Discipline and Overall Attendance monitoring committee (2007 – 2015), Value Education Discipline Committee (2010 to till date), Member of Time Table (2014- 2015, 2017-2018), Coordinator of Library committee (2014 to 2019) Extended union Advisory Committee (2015 to 2016), Sports Committee (2011 to 2016, 2017- to till date), Light and Sound committee (2008 – 2012; 2014 – 2015).
  
  5. Member of IQAC Committee (December 2021 to till date) and innovation cell (2022 onwards)
  
  6. Coordinator of Time table committee (2019 to till date)
  
  7. Coordinator for Prachinth club (A Biotech club of Jyoti Nivas College) [2007 – 2015; 2021-2022],
  
  8. Coordinator for value added courses (2008 onwards),
  
  9. Coordinator for Examination Committee (2015 -2017).
  
  10. Course Instructor for the short-term course “Fundamental Bioinformatics and Genomics” (2009 – 2022)