Academic Achievements

Awards and Honours awarded by the Professional Societies

1. The Jawaharlal Nehru National Award 1993 for Outstanding Post-Graduate Agricultural Research for 1993” for the significant research contribution in Genetic and Plant Breeding, at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (1983-93). Award given away by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, INDIA. 1993.
2. Environmental Mutagen Society Travel Award1989 Awarded by the Environmental Mutagen Society, USA, for the “mutation research work” carried out at West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA.
3. Selected as “Scientist (S-1)” by Agricultural Research Service (A.R.S) Examination, Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, I.C.A.R., New Delhi, INDIA, 1984
4. ICAR “Senior Research Fellow” 1983-86.Awarded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, INDIA.
5. ICAR “Junior Research Fellow” 1981 – 83.Awarded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, INDIA

Awards and Honours:Awarded by the Scientific and Voluntary Organizations

1. “Life TimeAchiever Award” (Framed shield & Certificate): In the area of “Quality Enhancement in Academic Research”. Organized by the Indian Academic Researchers Association, Tiruchirappalli, TN. On 21st April, 2018, at Syed Husainuddin Hall, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli. The award was presented by Prof. C.V. Raghuveer,Vice Chancellor, Sri DevarajUrs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Tamaka, Kolar and many other distinguished dignitaries,professors and scientists such as Dr.Raguraman, Professor IBRA college of Technology Sultanate of Oman, Dr. N. Murugeswari, Professor of Women Studies Bharathidasan University, Dr. C. Paramasivan, organizing secretary IARA, Etc
2. “Life TimeAchievement Award” (Memento, Medal & Certificate):In the area of Agriculture - Biotechnology, for his contribution in the field of Mutation Research. Organized by the Centre for Advanced Research and Designby Venus International Foundation. On 9thJuly, 2016, at Green Park, Chennai. The award was presented by Hon'ble Thiru Justice T.N. Vallinayagam, Judge LokAdalat High Court of Madras, India,flanked by distinguished scientists such as Prof. Manoj Gupta-National University of Singapore, Prof. Matthew Hibberd -University of Stirling, Scotland, Prof.MutharasuDevarajan-University Science Malaysia and Prof. Ahmed Ammar, University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
3. “Global Indian Achiever Award” (Memento and Certificate) by ELS International Education Pathways Private Limited, Bangalore, The Capital Hotel, Raj Bhavan Road, Bengaluru. 22nd November, 2015.
4. “Best Personalities of India Award” (Memento & Gold Medal) Certificate of Excellence and Certificate of felicitation, at the national level seminar on ‘Economic Growth and National Unity’ organized by the Friendship Forum of India, New Delhi - on January 31, 2015
5. “Indira Gandhi Award for excellence to men and women of India”. (Memento & Gold Medal),Certificate of Excellence and Certificate of felicitation, at the national level seminar on ‘Economic Growth and National Unity’ organized by the Friendship Forum of India, New Delhi - on January 31, 2015
6. “Bharat Excellence Award” (Memento & Gold Medal), Certificate of Excellence and Certificate of felicitation, at the national level seminar on ‘Economic Growth and National Unity’ organized by the Friendship Forum of India, New Delhi - on January 31, 2015 held at C D. Deshmukh Memorial Auditorium, the India International Centre, New Delhi. Award was presented by Mr. G. V. G. Krishnamurthy, former Election Commissioner of India and Honourable Ch. Randhir Singh, Former Governor (Sikkim), flanked by well-known dignitaries from the civil society in science, legislatures, literature, health and social welfare on the dais.
7. ”Rashtriya Rattan Award” (Memento & Gold Medal), Certificate of Excellence and Certificate of Felicitation, during the national level seminar on ‘Economic Growth and National Unity’ organized by the Friendship Forum of India, New Delhi - on January 31, 2015 held at the India International Centre, New Delhi. The award was presented by Mr. G. V. G. Krishnamurthy, former Election Commissioner of India and Honourable Ch. Randhir Singh, Former Governor (Sikkim), flanked by well-known dignitaries from the civil society in science, legislatures, literature, health and social welfare on the dais.
8. “Mother Teresa Excellence Award 2013” Memento andCertificate of Excellence, presented by Integrated Council for Socio-Economic Progress, Thrissur, Kerala, at a seminar on “India’s Development – Current Scenario” held at Bangalore.The award was given away by Mr. M.V. Rajasekharan, former Union Minister of State for Planning, Government of India. A notable presence at the event was Dr.PremNath, Former Assistant. Director General, FAOUN & Chairman, P.N. Agricultural Science Foundation, Bangalore, and Dr.Selvi Das, former Vice Chancellor, Mysore University, Mysore and member of Rajya Sabha.Bangalore, 15th December 2013.
9. “Best Citizens of India Award 2013” The International Publishing House, New Delhi, the world’s most leading biographical specialists, does here by proclaim that Dr. Channarayappahas been conferred with The Best Citizen of India award 2013.
10. “Mahatma Gandhi EktaSamman” Gold plaque & Certificate of Excellence, Inrecognition ofcontribution and dedication to worthy causes and your achievements in keeping the flag of India High. The award was presented by Justice O.P. Verma, Former Governor of Punjab.The function was graced by Dr.BhishmaNarain Singh, former Union minister and ExGovernor of Tamil Nadu and Assam, andShri MurlidharChandrakantBhandare, a former Rajya Sabha member, Senior Advocate of Supreme Court of India and President of Supreme Court Bar Association, former Governor of Odisha, at a National Seminar on “Economic Growth & National Integration” held on October 3, 2013 at New Delhi
11. “Shiksha Rattan Puraskar” Gold plaque & Certificate of Excellence, For Meritorious Service, Outstanding Performance and Remarkable Role. The award was presented by General (Retd.) J. J. Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Former Chief of Army staffandFormer Governor of Arunachal Pradesh.The function was graced byDr. BhishmaNarain Singh, Former Governor of Tamil Nadu and Assam and Maj. Ved Prakash, AICC Secretary, at a seminar on Economic Growth and National Integration,Organized by India International Friendship Society, at New Delhi, on 24th August, 2013.
12. “Glory of India Gold Medal”,Presented forIndividual Excellence in Recognition of Sterling Merit Excellent Performance and Out Standing Contribution for the Progress of the Nation and Worldwide.The award was presented by Dr. BhishmaNarain Singh, Former Governor of Tamil Nadu & Assam.The function was graced by General (Retd.) J.J. Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Former Chief of Army staff & Former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and Maj. Ved Prakash, AICC Secretary, atSeminar on Economic Growth & National Integration, Organized by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi, 24th Aug, 2013.

PATENTS

1. The Patent Journal: ISSUE NO. 42/2015 FRIDAY DATE: 16/10/2015, Page No. 57062

THESIS TITLES AND SPECIALIZATION

Ph.D. - 1992 - Resistance mechanism of Lycopersicon species to the vector Bemisiatabaci and ultrastructural changes in leaf curl virus infected tomato plants, Genetics and Plant Breeding, UAS, GKVK., Bangalore

Ph.D. - 1990 - Cytogenetic analysis of clastogens and aneuploidogens by immunofluorescent and micronucleus methods., Genetics and Developmental Biology, WVU, Morgantown, USA.

M.Sc.(Ag.) - 1983 - Response to selection, correlation and path analyses in niger (Guizotiaabyssinica Cass), Genetics and Plant Breeding UAS, GKVK., Bangalore

AFFILIATIONS TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES

RADIO/TV/SATELLITE PRGRAMS GIVEN

VTU NPTEL-NMEICT Project (2013-14), Preparation of Quadrant 2, 3 & 4, Biochemistry –I,VTU E-Learning Centre, Hanchya, Sathagaly Layout, Ring Road, Mysore – 570 019.

EDUSAT: Recognized as a Subject Expert by the VTU, Belgaum to deliver a series of lectures in the Edusat (Programme 11 and 12), a satellite based real-time distance education program of the University. Delivered a series of lectures(9 video-lectures in (06BT55) Genetic Engineering and Applications), 23rd August to 9th September 2010, VTU studio, DSERT, Bangalore.

Extension Programs:

• Actively involved Krisimela assignments, conducted at Agriculture College, UAS, Dharwad
• Ten days’ village stay for teachers in Kaginele Village, Haveri district, Karnataka. Supervised and advised 50 students of final year agriculture undergraduate students, during the Rural Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE) for the students, under the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, between August 27 and September 3, 2017.

Performing other works: Tour Leaders/Coordinators & Assistant Coordinators of Examination Tour Leader

BOOKS PUBLISHED

Channarayappa (2006) MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY: Principles and Practices. p1217, Published by Universities Press (India) Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad, India. Worldwide publishing: CRC Press/ Taylor and Francis Group.ISBN 13: 9781420051575ISBN 10: 1420051571 Reviewed: P. KHURANA and J. P. KHURANA*, Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Delhi South Campus,New Delhi-110 021, India. *e-mail: khuranaj@genomeindia.org. Current Science, 94(3), 10 February 2008, p392.

Channarayappa (2010) CELL BIOLOGY, p624, Published by Universities Press (India) Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad, India. Distributed by Orient Blackswan.ISBN 13: 9788173717161ISBN 10: 8173717168, Dimensions (cm): 27.9 x 21.6 Reviewed: Hemalatha Reddy, Department of Biochemistry, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, DhaulaKuan, New Delhi-110 021, India. E-mail: reddy.hl@bio-svc.ac.inCurrent Science, Vol., 100(5), 10 MARCH 2011, p771

Channarayappaand DP Biradar(2015) MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, p508, Published by University Press (India) Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad India, Distributed by Orient Blackswan, ISBN 978 81 7371 946 2.Dimensions (cm): 27.9 x 21.6 Reviewed: Anurag Agrawal, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Near Jubilee Hall, Mall Road, New Delhi-110007, India. E-mail: a.agrawal@gib.inCurrent Science, Vol., 108(12), 25 June 2015, p2276

Channarayappa (2019) Soil Basics, Management and Rhizosphere Engineering for Sustainable Agriculture, p928, Publisher: CRC PR INC, ISBN-13: 978-1-13848692-8 (Hardback), ISBN-10: 1138486922, Dimensions (cm): 27.9 x 21.6, Cat log No. K349522.

Books Chapters Published

BinduSadanandan and Channarayappa (2012) Antinutritional factors and the hidden hunger. In Prevention and Control of Malnutrition and Food Adulteration: Challenges and Solutions: Proceedings of the IAPEN 1st Annual Meet and International conference. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform,USA, pp98, ISBN: 978-1481092524

Edited: Project Reports, BE Biotechnology, MSRIT

Channarayappa and Sharath R (2009-10) “BE Biotechnology Students Project Reports”, Vol. 1, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore-54.

Channarayappa, Sharath R and Harish BG (2010-11) “BE Biotechnology Students Project Reports”, Vol. 2, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore54.

Channarayappa, Sharath R and Harish BG (2011-12) “BE Biotechnology Students Project Reports”, Vol. 3, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore54.

Channarayappa, Sharath R and Harish BG (2012-13) “BE Biotechnology Students Project Reports”, Vol. 3, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore54.

Channarayappa - Google Scholar

The number of citations, h-Index and i10-Index given below are till December 5, 2020

PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC PAPER PUBLICATIONS

1. Channarayappa and Lokesh K.N(2022) Morphological,Pharmaceutical and Protective Mechanism of Trichomes in Lycoperiscon Species.International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development-Volume5(1):68-77.ISSN:2581-7175.Available at www.ijsred.com[Impact Factor: 4.999]
2. Balaji U Rathod and Channarayappa (2020). Standardization of a novel method of root exudates collection and analysis of cotton root exudates by thin layer chromatography. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 8(4): 1261-1271. P-ISSN: 2349-8528, E-ISSN: 2321-4902. [Impact Factor: RJIF 4.86]. [NAAS Rating: 5.31].
3. RathodBalajiUlhas, Channarayappa (2019) Construction of LC-MS maps of root exudates in cotton (Gossypiumhirsutum L.) seedlings. AJ Life Sci. 2019, 2 (2): 82-90. ISSN (online): 2663-1040.Open Access DOI: 10.34091/AJLS.2.2.5.
4. RathodBalajiUlhas, Channarayappa (2019) Feedback effect of root exudates in cotton (Gossypiumhirsutum L.) seedlings. WWJMRD 2019; 5(3): 62-66. E-ISSN: 2454-6615. [Impact Factor MJIF: 4.25]
5. Lokesh KN, Channarayappa, MarikunteVenkataRangana, GauthamrajGunti, HansrajPatil, Hardik Dave (2018) Augmentation of antioxidant and iron(III) chelation properties of tertiary mixture of bioactive ligands. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology (Elsevier) 45:114-124. ISSN: 0946-672X. [NAAS-J455-8.55].
6. Prabha M, Bhavana G, Sunitha P, Channarayappa, Lokesh KN (2015) The role of carboxyl esterase and acid phosphatise in aged and lithium treated rats in regulation of neuronal functions. J Biochem Tech. 6(1): 889-893. ISSN: 0974-2328. [Impact Factor 0.9443]
7. Lokesh KN, Channarayappa, MarikunteVenkataRangana (2015) Exemplified screening standardization of potent antioxidant nutraceuticals by principles of design of experiments. Journal of Functional Foods. 17: 260–270. ISSN:1756-4646.[NAAS-J215–9.57]
8. BinduSadanandan and Channarayappa (2014) The hidden hunger and strategies for its alleviation – a review. J. Nut. Res (2014) 2(1):32-37. ISSN: 2348-1064.
9. Rajesh Kumar K, Channarayappa, K Chandrika, KT Prasanna, Balakrishna Gowda. Biodiesel production and characterization from non-edible oil tree species Aleuritestrisperma Blanco. Biomass Conv. Bioref. Springer-Verlag-Berlin Heidelberg: 79–86. ISSN 2190-6815.[Impact Factor2.326].
10. Lokesh KN, Jagannath Rao P and Channarayappa (2014) Preparation and characterization of piperine using polyethylene glycol 4000 and polyvinylpyrrolidone K30 by solid dispersion. International Review of Applied Biotechnology and Biochemistry. 2(1):121-131.ISSN: 2248-9886.
11. Dattatraya Bhat and Channarayappa (2014) Molecular docking studies of Sinefungin and Cladribine with Mycobacterium tuberculosis trna-(N(1) G37). International Review of Applied Biotechnology and Biochemistry. 2(1):153-158.ISSN: 2248-9886
12. Kavya C, Channarayappa and Harish BG (2014) Phytochemical evaluation and pharmacological screening of WedeliaTrilobata. International Review of Applied Biotechnology and Biochemistry. 2(1):239-249.ISSN: 2248-9886.
13. Dhamodhar P, Sreenivasa Murthy, Channarayappa, Shanthakumar SS and Indiresha HN (2014) Prevalence, Characterization and Heterogeneity Studies on Streptococcus Mutans Isolated from Bangalore Urban Population. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 5(3):122-128. ISSN:0975-6299. [Impact Factor: 6.268]
14. Sharath R, Harish B.G., Channarayappa, Samrat, Preetham J, Muktha and Sushma S. Murthy (2014) Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of Coumarin Isolated from Eupatorium triplinerve. Research & Reviews (RRJoPC): A Journal of Pharmacognosy 1(1): 18-22.eISSN: 2394-7276
15. Lokesh KN, Channarayappa, Karadi RV, and BinduSadanandan (2014) Production, Characterization and Toxicological Evaluation of Eco-friendly FlavolipidBiosurfactant. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology (RRJoT) 4(1): 1-6. ISSN:2231-3834.
16. Karadi RV, Lokesh KN, Channarayappa, MarikunteVenkataRangana, and Siva Kiran RR (2013) Statistical Screening and Optimization of the Medium Components for Production of Novel FlavolipidBiosurfactant by Flavobacteriumsp. MTCC 2495. RJPBCS 4(3):736-753. ISSN: 0975-8585.
17. Rajesh K. Kumar, Channarayappa, Prasanna KT, Balakrishna Gowda (2013) Design and performance study on polypropylene biodiesel pilot plant for non-edible oils. Biomass Conv. Bioref. (Springer-Verlag-Berlin Heidelberg). 3:79–86. ISSN 2190-6815[Impact Factor2.326].
18. Dhamodhar P, Sreenivasamurthy, Channarayappa, Karthik Ramesh, Neha Gopinath, Shanthakumar SS, George John Varuvelil (2012)Antibacterial efficacy of Syzygiumaromaticumextracts on multi-drug resistant Streptococcus mutansisolated from dental plaque samples. J Biochem Tech (2012) 3(5):S151-154, ISSN: 0974-2328.[Impact Factor 0.9443]
19. Karadi R V, Lokesh K N*, Channarayappa, M V Venkataranganna, BinduSadanandan, Siva Kiran R R (2012) Standardization of biosurfactant enrichment process by factorial design and elucidating its physico-chemical and structural characteristics. J Biochem Tech (2012) 3(5): 146-151ISSN: 0974-2328.[Impact Factor 0.9443]
20. Sadanandan B, Varadaraj M C, Ramesh Govindarajan T, Channarayappa, Lokesh K N (2012) Reduction of phytate content in unfermented whole grain wheat flour dough using permeabilizedphytase active Candida versatilis mutants. J Biochem Tech (2012) 3(5):144-146, ISSN: 0974-2328.[Impact Factor 0.9443]
21. Harish BasavanthappaGowdru, SharathRajashekarappa, Channarayappa,Venkatarangaiah Krishna*, Manjunatha H (2012) Molecular docking and evaluation of wound healing activity of stigmastatone isolated from bark of CelastruspaniculatusWilld. J Biochem Tech (2012)3(5):S134-S137, ISSN: 0974-2328.[Impact Factor 0.9443]
22. Rajesh Kumar K, Channarayappa, Prasanna KT, Balakrishna Gowda (2012) Evaluation of Aphanamixispolystachya(Wall.) R. Parker as a potential source of biodiesel. J Biochem Tech (2012) 3(5): S128-S133, ISSN: 0974-2328.[Impact Factor 0.9443]
23. Channarayappa (2010) Elucidation of molecular mechanisms of DNA damage and their cytological detection. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences [JPBMS], 2(2):1-6. ISSN(online): 2230-7885. [Impact Factor 0.546].
24. Sathyaprakash R.J., Harish M.S., Rajesh MS, Channarayappa, Raju Dighe and Shivanada TN (2006) Effect of Costusspeciosus extracts on liver and Kidney of streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. BIOMED 1(2):209-214.
25. Gao H.-G, J-K. Chen, J. Stewart, B. Song, C. Rayappa, W.-Z. Whong and T. Ong (1997) Distribution of p53 and K-ras mutations in human lung cancer tissues. Carcinogenesis, 18(3):473-478. ISSN: 0143-3334[NAAS–C025-11.33]
26. Narayanaswamy S. and Channarayappa (1996) Effect of pre-sowing treatment on seed germination and yield in groundnut (Arachishypogaea L.). Seed Research, 24(2):166-168.ISSN:0379-5594[NAAS–S0-0.5]
27. ChannaRayappa and E.A. McCulloch (1993) A cell culture model for the treatment of acute myeloblasticleukemia with fludarabine and cytosine arabinoside. Leukemia, 7(7): 992-999. ISSN: 0887-6924[NAAS–L013-16.43]
28. Xiao-Chun Shi, Sui-Guang Xing, He-Kan Bi, Ver Hochberg, ChannaRayappa, Gopala Krishna and Tong-Man Ong (1993) The cytogenetic effects of benzene on rat bone marrow and spleen cells. Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, 2(1):53-63. ISSN: 0271-8057.
29. Channarayappa, G. Shivashankar, V. Muniyappa and R. H. Frist (1992) Resistance of Lycopersicon species to Bemisiatabaci, a tomato leaf curl virus vector. Canadian Journal of Botany, 70:2184-2192. ISSN: 1916-2790[NAAS-B136-7.28]
30. Channarayappa, Muniyappa V., Schwegler-Berry D. and Shivashankar G. (1992) Ultrastructural changes in tomato infected with tomato leaf curl virus, a whitefly-transmitted geminivirus. Canadian Journal of Botany, 70:1747-1753. ISSN: 1916-2790[NAAS-B136-7.28]
31. Channarayappa, Nath J. and Ong T. (1992) Immunofluorescent staining of kinetochores in micronucleus for detection of aneuploidy inducing agents. Journal of Tissue Culture Methods. 14:125-132, Springer Link,ISSN: 1381-5741.
32. Channarayappa, Ong T. and Nath J. (1992) Cytogenetic effects of vincristine sulfate and ethylene dibromide in human peripheral lymphocytes: Micronucleus analysis. Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 20:117-126. ISSN: 0893-6692[NAAS–E084-8.63]
33. Channarayappa, Nath J. and Ong T. (1992) Clastogenic and aneuploidogenic effects of cigarette smoke condensate, mitomycin C and vincristine sulfate. Mutagenesis, 7(6):457-460. ISSN: 0267-8357[NAAS-M081-8.79]
34. Muniyappa V., Jalikop S.H., Saikia A.K., Channarayappa, Shivashankar G, Ishwara Bhat A and Ramappa HK (1991) Reaction of Lycopersicon cultivars and wild accessions to tomato leaf curl virus. Euphytica, 56:37-47. ISSN: 0014-2336[NAAS–E094-7.39]
35. Channarayappa, Nath J. and Ong T. (1990) Micronuclei assay in cytokinesis-blocked binucleated and conventional mononucleated methods in human peripheral lymphocytes. Teratogenesis,Carcinogenesis and Mutagenesis. 10:273-279. ISSN: ISSN: 1520-6866[NAAS-J172-9.56]
36. Virupakshappa K., Shivashankar G. and Channarayappa (1986) Response to selection in niger (Guizotiaabyssinica Cass) SABRAO JOURNAL, 18(2):83-88. ISSN: 1029-7073[NAAS-S002-4.00]

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN THE CONFERENCE/SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS

1.  BinduSadanadan and Channarayappa (2013) Dovetailing of HACCP and QMRA: Fastening the safety belt on Indian street foods. 3^rd International Conference on Food Technology: Food Processing Technologies-Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Food Security. Organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFI), Government of India and Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IICPT), Thanjavur. 4^th and 5^th January, 2013. (ISBN: 1-0-978-81-926250-0-3).International
2. BinduSadanadan and Channarayappa (2012) Food safety standards and their relevance in Indian small and less developed businesses. National conference on Recent Trends in Food Science and nutrition Research. RTFSNR-2012, 30 October 2012. Karnataka State Higher Education Council, Tumkur University and Dr. P. SadanadaMaiyaCenterfior Food Science and Research, Bengaluru. National
3. BinduSadananda, M C Varadaraj, Sharath R and Channarayappa (2012) Hydrolysis of phytic acid using phytase active mutants of Candida versatilis CFR 505 to increase micronutrient availability in agro-based by-products. National Conference on Recent Advances in Micronutrients Research. Organized by Karnataka state Higher Education Council, Bengaluru Tumkur University, Tumkur and Dr. P. SadanandaMaiyaCenter for Food Science and Research, Bengaluru. 17 may 2012.National
4. BinduSadananda and Channarayappa (2012) HACCP in Indian Small and/or Less Developed Businesses (SLDB): The do or Die path ahead. National conference on Appropriate Technologies for Indian Food Processing Industries. Organized by Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IICPT), Thanjavur and University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore. 5^th and 6^th March, 2012. (ISBN: 978-93-81450-37-6).National

REVIEW PAPERS

1. Channarayappa and Lokesh KN (2014) Plants are the potential source of nutraceuticals and phytomedicinal chemicals, MSR Journal of Engineering and Technology Research, 2(1):1-7.
2. Channarayappa (2011) GM Food: A molecular miracle, Modern Food Processing, 6(6):42-44.
3. Channarayappa (2010) Enzymes, A biotech wonder, Modern Food Processing, 5(6):42-45.
4. Channarayappa (2009) R&D in food processing, Going in right direction? (Roundtable), Modern Food Processing, 4(5):2-28.
5. Channarayappa (2009) Biotech in food “Genes at work” “Cover Story”, Modern Food Processing, 4(6):39-42.
6. Channarayappa (2008) Biotechnology applications in food processing, Biospectrum, Asia Edition. September 1-2.
7. Channarayappa (2000) Aloe vera an all purpose medicinal herb. KrishiTantrajna, 12(5):7.
8. Channarayappa (2000) Synthetic seeds. AGROINDIA. September 2000, 10-14.
9. Channarayappa (1998) Management of plant viral diseases. AGROINDIA. December 1998, pp10–13.
10. Channarayappa (2009) H1N1: A concise review, ‘SRIGEN’ The society of Biotechnologists, MSRamaiahInstitute of Technology. Progenitor 09.

ABSTRACTS PUBLISHED

1. Channarayappa (2015) “Oxidative DNA Damage and Its effect on Health” National Conference on “Science and Technology for Indigenous Development in India” Bioblooms-2015 Organized by The Indian Science Congress Association Bangalore Chapter in association with Indian Society of Life Sciences and M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bangalore. 5^th – 7^thOctober 2015.
2. Bhavya SG, Sharath R Channarayappa and ManjunathDammalli (2015) Reversed micelle-mediated transport of enzyme in liquid emulsion membrane for downstream processing. UGC Sponsored two day National conference on Enzyme Research in Agriculture, Food and Industrial Biotechnology (NCERAFIB-2015). Organized by Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Maharani’s Science College for Women, Bangalore. 12 - 13 March 2015.
3. Lokesh KN, Jagannath Rao P and Channarayappa (2014) Preparation and characterization of piperine using polyethylene glycol 4000 and polyvinylpyrrolidone K30 by solid dispersion. International Conference on Recent Advances in Engineering Sciences (ICRAES-14), Organized by Departments of Mechanical, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, and Biotechnology. 4^th& 5^th September, 2014,atRamaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore-54.
4. Dattatraya Bhat and Channarayappa (2014) Molecular docking studies of Sinefungin and Cladribine with Mycobacterium tuberculosis trna-(N(1)G37). International Conference on Recent Advances in Engineering Sciences (ICRAES-14), Organized by Departments of Mechanical, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, and Biotechnology. 4^th& 5^th September, 2014, at M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore-54.
5. Kavya C, Channarayappa and Harish BG (2014) Phytochemical evaluation and pharmacological screening of WedeliaTrilobata. International Conference on Recent Advances in Engineering Sciences (ICRAES-14), Organized by Departments of Mechanical, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, and Biotechnology. 4^th& 5^th September, 2014, at M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore-54.
6. Dattatraya Bhat and Channarayappa (2012) Molecular Docking studies in DnaB DNA Helicase from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 5^th Annual KSTA Conference on “Science and Technology for Societal Transformation” Jointly organized by Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA), Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka and Dayananda Sagar Institutions (DSI). Dr.PremachandaSagar Auditorium and Center for Performing Arts DSI, Bengaluru-78, 19-20, December 2012.
7. Lokesh K.N., Channarayappa, MarikunteVenkatarangana (2012) screening and formulation of Phytopharmaceuticals for In vitro iron sequestering potential by the principles of design of experiments (DOE). 64^th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, “Pharma Vision 2020: Pharmacy Education, Innovation, Strategies & Globalisation, 7-9 December 2012, Chennai.
8. BinduSadanandan and Channarayappa (2012) Antinutritional factors and the hidden hunger. International conference on Malnutrition and Food Adulteration. Organized by Department of Biotechnology M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Department of Community Medicine, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, and Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. August 4, 2012.
9. BinduSadanandan, MC Varadaraj and Channarayappa (2012) Optimization of permeabilization process to enhance bioavailability of cell associated phytase in Candida Species. International Conference on ‘Exploration of Biotechnology by Student Scholars and Researchers – 2012 with a theme “Stimulating the Learners for Research in Biotechnology”. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, SI ET, Tumkur. 8^th& 9^th June, 2012.
10. Sharath R, Harish BG, Channarayappa, Rashmi S. Nashipudi, Sharmila V, Surekha R. and Tejaswini R (2012) Rapid multiplication and screeining of antimicrobial activity of different extracts of Eupatorium triplinerve. International Conference on ‘Exploration of Biotechnology by Student Scholars and Researchers – 2012 with a theme “Stimulating the Learners for Research in Biotechnology”. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, SIET, Tumkur. 8^th& 9^th June, 2012.
11. Harish BG, Sharath R, Krishna V,and Channarayapp (2012) Molecular docking and anti-inflammatory activity of wedelolactone isolated from leaves of Wedeliacalendulacea. International Conference on ‘Exploration of Biotechnology by Student Scholars and Researchers – 2012 with a theme “Stimulating the Learners for Research in Biotechnology”. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, SIET, Tumkur. 8^th& 9^th June, 2012.
12. BinduSadanadan, MC Vardaraj, Channarayappa (2012) Hydrolysis of phytic acid using phytase active mutants of Candida versaltilis CFR 505 to increase micronutrient availability in agro-based by products. National conference on recent advances in micronutrients research”, Organized by Karnataka state Higher Education Council, Bengaluru Tumkur University, Tumkur and Dr. P. SadanandaMaiyaCenter for Food Science and Research, Bengaluru. 17 may 2012.
13. Karadia RV, Lokesh KN, Channarayappa, BinduSadanandan, RangannaMV, and RR Siva Kiran (2012) Standardization of flavolipidbiosurfacant enrichment methods by factorial design and elucidating its physico-chemical and structural characteristics. National Conference on Recent Advances in Health, Agriculture and Environmental Biotechnology. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, 11-13^th April 2012.
14. Thilagavathi V and Channarayappa (2012) Isolation, Screening and Detection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. National Conference on Recent Advances in Health, Agriculture and Environmental Biotechnology. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, 11^th to 13^th April 2012.
15. BinduSadanandan, Govindarajan Ramesh, Channarayappa, Lokesh KN, Prerna Lal, RhonchamoHumtsoe, Amit Mishra (2012) Antibacterial activity of garlic against Bacillus subtilis. National Conference on Recent Advances in Health, Agriculture and Environmental Biotechnology. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, 11^th to 13^th April 2012.
16. Harish BG, Sharath R, Channarayappa and Krishna V (2012). Molecular docking of Glycogen Synthase Kinase3-b inhibitor stigmastatone and its wound healing activity in rats. National Conference on Recent Advances in Health, Agriculture and Environmental Biotechnology. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, 11^th to 13^th April 2012.
17. Sharath R, Harish BG, Krishna V, Kumara Swamy HM and Channarayappa (2012) Antimutagenic and antiproliferative activity of the methanolic extract of Bacopamonnieri. National Conference on Recent Advances in Health, Agriculture and Environmental Biotechnology. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, 11^th to 13^th April 2012.
18. Ravikumar YS, Mahadevan KM, Manjunatha H and Channarayappa (2012) Antiproliferative, apoptotic and antimutagenic properties of stem bark and seed fractions of Polyalthiacerasoides (Roxb.). National Conference on Recent Advances in Health, Agriculture and Environmental Biotechnology. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, 11^th to 13^th April 2012.
19. BinduSadanandan, Varadaraj MC and Channarayappa (2012) Reduction of phytate content in unfermented whole grain wheat flour dough using phytase active Candida versatilis cells. National Conference on Recent Advances in Health, Agriculture and Environmental Biotechnology. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, 11^th to 13^th April 2012.
20. Bharath JN, Chethan CV, Subramanya MU, AdithyaPasupuleti, Siva Kiran RR and Channarayappa (2012) Optimization of process parameters for commercial production of Biofuel from microalgae. National Conference on Recent Advances in Health, Agriculture and Environmental Biotechnology. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, 11^th to 13^th April 2012.
21. Channarayappa, BinduSadananda and Lokesh KN (2012) Genetic Engineering of Food crops for Value Addition and for Processing. National conference on Appropriate Technologies for Indian Food Processing Industries. Organized by Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IICPT), Thanjavur and University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore. 5^th and 6^th March, 2012.
22. BinduSadananda and Channarayappa (2012) HACCP in Indian Small and/or Less Developed Businesses (SLDB): The do or Die path ahead. National conference on Appropriate Technologies for Indian Food Processing Industries.Organized by Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IICPT), Thanjavur and University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore. 5^th and 6^th March, 2012.
23. Kumar KR, Channarayappa, Prasanna KT and B. Gowda (2011) Performance studies on polypropylene biodiesel reactor using pongamia, jatropha and waste vegetable oils for biodiesel production. International Conference on Advances in Energy Research 2011. Organized by Department of Energy Sciences and Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. 9^th to 11^th December, 2011.
24. Karadia RV, Channarayappa, Lokesh KN, RangannaMV, Gaviraj EN (2011) Biosynthesis of Flavolipidbiosurfactant from non-conventional sources and elucidating its physico-chemical & pharmacological properties. “National Conference on Biopharmaceuticals and Healthcare”. Organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore-562 157. November 4 & 5, 2011.
25. Rajesh Kumar K, Girish AC, Channarayappa, Prasanna KT, B. Gowda (2011) Biodiesel production from Aphanamixispolystachya (Wall.) R. Parker-a promising oil yielding tree.XXXIII Conference on Indian botanical society and International symposium on the new horizons of botany. Organized by Department of Botany, Kolhapur-416 004. November 10-12, 2010.
26. Channarayappa (2009) Cytological analysis of mammalian cells exposed to various genotoxicants, State level conference on “Recent advances in environmental science and engineering” Organized by Dept. of Biotechnology & Engineering, Shridevi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Thumkur-572 106, October 16 & 17, 2009.
27. Channarayappa (2008) Elucidation of molecular mechanisms of DNA damage and their cytological detection. “National Conference on Genomics, Proteomics, and Systems Biology,” Jointly organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology and Dept. of Biotechnology, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore. at J.N. Tata Auditorium, IISc. Campus, Bangalore-560 012. October 1-3, 2008.
28. Channarayappa (2003) Molecular approaches in crop improvement, A symposium on recent trends in molecular biology and genetic engineering. Organized by Bioscience Association, CMR Institute of Management and Sciences (CMRIMS), Bangalore, on February 22, 2003.
29. Swamy M, Swamy Gowda SN, Channarayappa and Niranjana Murthy (2001) Sugarcane production in Peninsular India: Problems and prospects. American Association for Sugarcane Growers, Florida, USA, p32.
30. Shivananda TN, Channarayappa, Gowda TKS. Siddaramappa R, Vishwanath SR and Vishwanath DP (1997) A protocol for isolating Bradyrhizobiumjapanicumbacteroids from the root nodules of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.). TCDC International Workshop on Application of Biotechnology in Biofertilizers and Biopesticides. Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, HauzKhas, New Delhi. Oct 15-18, 1997.
31. Channarayappa, L.C. Pagliaro, E.A. McCulloch, and E.J. Freireich. (1994) Hematopoietic growth factor dependence of AML blasts. Blood: J. Amer. Soci. Hemat. 84(10): 623a.
32. Channarayappa, G. Shivashankar, V. Muniyappa, D. Schwegler-Berry and E.C. Keller, JR. (1991) Electronic microscopic studies of tomato leaf infected with tomato leaf curl virus (TLCV). Proceedings of the West Virginia Academy of Sciences 63(1):10.
33. Channarayappa, Nath J. and Ong T. (1991) Study of clastogenic and aneuploidogenic effects of cigarette smoke condensate, mitomycin C. and vincristine sulfate. Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 17(19):15.
34. Channarayappa (1990) Cytogenetic analysis of clastogens and aneuploidogens by immunofluorescent and micronucleus methods. W Microfilm 3365.
35. Channarayappa, G. Shivashankar, V. Muniyappa and R. H. Frist (1990) Resistance to Lycopersicon species to the tomato leaf curl virus vector Bemisiatabaci.Phytopathology, USA, 80(7):670.
36. Channarayappa, J Nath and T Ong (1990) Cytogenetic effects of vincristine sulfate and ethylene dibromide in human peripheral lymphocytes. Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 15(17):12.
37. Channarayappa (1986) Resistance mechanism of Lycopersicon species to the vector Bemisiatabaci and ultrastructural changes in leaf curl virus infected tomato plants. Thesis Abstract.
38. Channarayappa, J Nath and T Ong (1992) Comparative studies on the micronucleus assay in cytokinesis-blocked binucleated and conventional mononucleated methods in human peripheral blood lymphocytes. Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 14(15):35.
39. Saikia AK, Muniyappa V, Channarayappa, Shivashankar G and Ramaswamy TK (1986) Reaction of breeding lines, Cultivars and (Lycopersicon) species to tomato leaf curl virus. National Symposium on New Horizons in Resistance Breeding for Vegetable Crops. p10. JNKVV, Jabalpur, MP, India, February 14-16.
40. Channarayappa (1985) Response to selection, correlation and path analyses in niger (GuizotiaabyssinicaCass). Thesis Abstract XI (2):153.
41. Ranganath ARG, Shivashankar G, Virupakshappa K, Channarayappa and Sreekantaradhya R (1984) National Seminar on New Dimensions in Pulse Research and Development. JNKVV, Jabalpur, MP, India, May 21-23.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS & INSTITUTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

1. Program Co-Chair, International Conference on Recent Advances in Engineering Sciences(ICRAES-2014), UnderTEQIP-II,Organized by M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaoluru-54. 4^th and 5^th September 2014. International
2. SPP Coordinator,“Mid-Term Evaluation of Biofuel/Bioenergy Projects, Under 36^th Series of Student Project Programme”, Organized by Karnataka State Biofuel Development Board, Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology and M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, High-Tech Conference Hall, Bengaluru. 20^th June 2013.National
3. Chairman, organizing committee, one day National Symposium on “Exploring the Potential Applications of Nanoscience in Biotechnology” Organized by the Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, under TEQIP (Phase-II), held on 26^th April 2013.National
4. Chairperson, IAPEN 1st Annual Meet and International Conference on Malnutrition and Food Adulteration” Jointly organized by Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Department of Community Medicine, M.S. RamaiahMedical College and Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. 4^th August 2012.International
5. Organizing Secretary, Three day National Conference on “Recent Advances in Health, Agriculture and Environmental Biotechnology” Organized by the Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, at Seminar Hall ESB II, MSRIT, Bengaluru-54. 11^th to 13^th, April 2012.National
6. Organizing Secretary, “National Conference on Medical Biotechnology & Clinical Research,” Jointly organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology and Dept. of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, at J.N. Tata Auditorium, IISc Campus, Bangalore. October 2-3, 2009.National
7. Organizing Secretary, One day, National Symposium on “NanoBoTechnology”, 1^st September 2008, at M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), (Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU), M.S.R. Nagar, Bangalore-54.National
8. Organizing Secretary, One day National Symposium on “RECENT ADVANCES IN MEDICINAL BIOTECHNOLOGY, Faculty Development Program, Under Technical Education Quality Improvement Program (TEQIP), April 5, 2008, M.S. RamaiahInstitute of Technology, M.S.R. Nagar, Bangalore-54.National

TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED

1. Chairman, Organizing committee, Five days Faculty development program on ‘Technical Workshop on Drug Discovery and Development Strategies’ Under Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP II), Organized by the Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore-54. Held between 20 & 24 July 2015.
2. Chairman, Organizing committee, Five days Faculty development program on ‘Current Advances in Bio-Analytical Techniques’ Under Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP II), Organized by the Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, MSRIT post, Bangalore-54. Held between 25 & 29 May 2015.
3. Chairman Organizing committee, three days’ Workshop on” Application of Finite Analysis Methods in Food Technology and Engineering”, for Staff and Research Scholars, organized by Department of Biotechnology, Bengaluru, Conducted at Seminar Hall-II, LHC, MSRIT, Bangalore. 27^th-29^th January, 2015.
4. Chairman Organizing committee, one day Workshop on Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Technique, for BE Biotech student, Organized by Department of Biotechnology, MSRIT and collaboration with biopractice, a complete life science portal, Bengaluru, conducted at Department of Biotechnology, MSRIT, Bangalore. 22^nd March, 2014.
5. Chairman Organizing committee, fivedays’ Workshop on “Bio-Modelling and Food Safety” Under Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP II), for Faculty and Research Scholars, Organized by Department of Biotechnology, MSRIT, Bangalore, at MSRIT, Bangalore. 16 – 20 September, 2013.
6. Chairman Organizing committee, Two days Technical Workshop on “Basic Immunological Techniques” for Medical professionals, Jointly organized by Department of Biotechnology, MSRIT, and Department of Microbiology, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, at MSRIT, Bangalore-54. March 1^st and 2^nd, 2013.
7. Secretary Organizing committee, Three days Technical Workshop on “Gene expression, purification and characterization of proteins”, jointly organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, MSRIT and MERCK India Ltd., at MSRIT, Bangalore-54. January 15^th - 17^th, 2012.
8. Secretary Organizing committee, Three days Technical Workshop on “Protein expression, purification and characterization”, jointly organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, MSRIT and MERCK India Ltd., at MSRIT, Bangalore-560 054. October 20^th – 22^nd, 2010.
9. Convener, DBT sponsored national workshop on ‘Gene expression analysis and post genomic studies with the help of bioinformatics tools’, Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women (DBT-BIF Centre) and M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology. 17-19 September, 2010, at Dr. K.N.V. Shastri Memorial Hall, MLACW, Bangalore-560012.
10. Convener, eBiotech Workshop, Two days seminar cum hands on training, Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women (DBT-BIF Center) and M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology. May 9^th - 10^th, 2009, at Dr. K.N.V. Shastri Memorial Hall, MLACW, Bangalore-560012, Supported by DBT BTIS NET, Government of India.
11. Secretary Organizing committee, Three days Technical Workshop on “Immunological Techniques”, Under TEQIP, 19^th – 21^st February 2009, at M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), (Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU), M.S.R. Nagar, Bangalore-54
12. Secretary Organizing committee, Two day, Faculty Development Program on “BIOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS”, 16-17, April 2008, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, M.S.R. Nagar, Bangalore-54
13. Advisory Committee Member: One week, Faculty Development Workshop on “FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING” Under Technical Education Quality Improvement Program (TEQIP), June 23-27, 2008, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, (Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU), M.S.R. Nagar, Bangalore-54.

NATIONAL SEMINARS & CONFERENCES: Scientific Committee/Chaired/Judge

• 2020  - International E-Conference on “Advances and Future Outlook in Biotechnology and Crop Improvement for Sustainable Productivity” at University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot., Organized by Department of Biotechnology & Crop Improvement, College of Horticulture, Bengaluru, held between 24-27, November, 2020 (Co-chaired, Technical Session-theme 6, on 26-11-2020).
• 2018 -  3^rd International Conference on Quality Enhancement in Academic Research, Organized by Indian Academic Researchers Association, Tiruchirappalli, TN. At Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli, TN. on 21^stApril 2018 (Chaired, Technical Session-IV)
• 2015 -  Seminar on “Management of Lifestyle Disorders through Herbal Products’ Organized by Department of Biotechnology, Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore-562 157. Sir MVIT Campus, 10^th October 2015 (Chaired, Technical Session-I)
• 2014 -  National conference on “Recent Advances, Career Prospects and Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Biotechnology and Bioengineering’ Organized by Dept., Biotechnology, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, 24the – 28^th March, 2014. (Chaired, Technical Session-I, on 25^th)
• 2014 -  International conference on Green and Clean Technologies in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. Organized by Siddaganga Institute f Technology (SIT), Tumkur-572103. 14 & 15 February 2014. (Chaired Technical sessions I-III).
• 2012 -  International conference on Malnutrition and Food Adulteration. Organized by Department of M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Department of Community Medicine, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, and Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. August 4, 2012. (Chaired the Session-I).
• 2011 -  “National Conference on Biopharmaceuticals & Healthcare”, Organized by Department of Biotechnology, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, at Sir MVIT campus, Bangalore-57, November 4^th& 5^th, 2011 (Member of Scientific committee and Judgefor Poster presentations.
• 2010 -  “National Conference on Molecular Medicine and Nanobiotechnology” Jointly organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology and Dept. of Life Sciences, Reva Institute of Science and Management, Bangalore. At NIMHANS Convention Centre, NIMHANS, Bangalore. October 13^th& 14^th, 2010 (Judge for Poster Presentations).
• 2010  - Symposium on “Innovations in Biofuel Technologies” Organized by the Department of Biotechnology, BMSCE, Bangalore, on 23^rd April 2010 (Chaired the Session-I).National
• 2008 -  “National Conference on Genomics, Proteomics, and Systems Biology,” Jointly organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology and Dept. of Biotechnology, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore. At J.N. Tata Auditorium, IISc Campus, Bangalore-560 012. October 1-3, 2008 (Judge for Poster Presentations).

PARTICIPATED IN: Advisory / Scientific / Technical committees

• National Conference on Recent Advances in Biosciences “BIOBLOOMS-2014” 28^th March 2014. Organized by Department of Life sciences, M.S. Ramiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce. Bangalore-54. (Advisory committee).
• Recent Advances, Career Prospects and Entrepreneural Opportunities in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Organized by Department of Biotechnology, Sir MVIT Campus, Bangalore-562157, March 24-28, 2014. (Scientific committee)
• International conference on Green and Clean Technologies in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. Organized by Siddaganga Institute f Technology (SIT), Tumkur-572103. 14 & 15 February 2014. (Chaired Technical sessions I-III). International.
• National Conference on Biopharmaceutical and Health Care. November 4^th and 5^th 2011. Sir M. Visweswaraya Institute of Technology (SirMVIT). (Scientific committee)
• CDE program ‘Molecular Biology for Research in Dental Sciences-Opportunities and Avenues’ organized by M.S. Ramaiah Dental College & Hospital and Division of Research & Patents, M.S. Ramaiah Academy of Health & Applied Sciences, 14^th June 2013 (Advisory committee)

TALKS DELIVERED IN NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES

• 2021  - Delivered a talk on “Oxidative Stress:An Overview”during the lecture series on“Recent Trends in Microbiology and Biotechnology”Organized by Science Academies Lecture Series (Webinar),“Recwnt Trends in Microbiology And Biotechnology”at department of Biotechnology,St.Joseph College (Autonomus),Bengaluru,on January 13,2021.
• 2021  -  Delivered a talk on “Study of Molecular Dynamics at Plant Microbial Interface” Organized by Science Academics Lecture Series(Webinar),“Recent Trends in Microbiology And Biotechnology”at Department of Biotechnology,St.Joseph College(Autonomus),on January 12,2021.
• 2020  -  Delivered a talk on “Information Flow in Biological Systems” on 15^th February 2020, organized by Department of Agricultural Botany, Conference Hall, Mahatma PhuleKrishiVidyapeeth, Rahuri, Dist. Ahmednagar-413722.
• 2020 -  Delivered a talk on “Rhizosphere Engineering for Sustainable Agriculture” on 14^th February 2020, organized by Department of Agricultural Botany, Auditorium, Dr.AnnasahebShinde College of Agricultural Engineering, Mahatma PhuleKrishiVidyapeeth, Rahuri, Dist. Ahmednagar-413722.
• 2020 -  Delivered a talk on “Oxidative Stress: A Silent Killer” on 15^th February 2020, organized by Department of Agricultural Botany, Conference Hall, Mahatma PhuleKrishiVidyapeeth, Rahuri, Dist. Ahmednagar-413722.
• 2019  - Delivered a talk on “Oxidative Stress: A Silent Killer” on 20^th September 2019, organized by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers-Student Chapter, Department of Chemical Engineering, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.
• 2019  - Delivered talk on “Information flow in biological systems”, on September 6, 2019. During, ICAR, New Delhi sponsored 21 days Centre for Advanced Faculty Training (CAFT) on ‘Recent Developments in Comparative Genomics of Plant Genetic Resources for Trait Dissection and Utilization in Solanaceous Crops’ from 05-09-2019 to 25-09-2019 at the College of Horticulture, UHS campus, GKVK Post, Bengaluru.
• 2019  - Delivered a talk on “Genetic Information Flow in Biological Systems and Genome Evolution” on 25-03-2019. Organized by Department of Zoology, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga.
• 2019 -  Delivered talk on “Information Flow in Biological Systems”, on Science Academies’ Refresher Course on “An Insight into Microbiology and Molecular Biology”organized by Jain College, Dept. of Microbiology, Jain University andCourse Co-ordinator, Refresher course, on 11-11-2018.
• 2019  - Delivered talk on “Oxidative Stress: An Overview”, on Science Academies’ Refresher Course on “An Insight into Microbiology and Molecular Biology”organized by Jain College, Dept. of Microbiology, Jain University andCourse Co-ordinator, Refresher course, on 12-11-2018.
• 2019  - Delivered a talk on “Plant Genetic Resources: Conservation and Use Through Biotechnology”, on 19-03-2019. Organized by Science Academies Lecture Workshop on Bioprocessing and Conservation of Bio-resources and Department of Botany and Microbiology, AVVM Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Poondi-613503, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
• 2019 -  Delivered talk on “Genetic Information Flow in Biological Systems” on 20-09-2019, Organized by Science Academies Lecture Workshop on Bioprocessing and Conservation of Bio-resources and Department of Botany and Microbiology, AVVM Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Poondi-613503, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
• 2019 -  Delivered a talk on “Information Flow in Biological Systems” on 13-03-2019, Teresian College, Bannur Road, Siddarthanagar, Mysuru 570011
• 2019  - Delivered talk on “Oxidative Stress: An Overview” 14-03-2019.Teresian College, Bannur Road, Siddarthanagar, Mysuru 570011.
• 2019 -  Delivered talk on “Elucidation of Molecular Nature of Genome and information Flow in Biological Systems” 10-01-2019
• 2019 -  Delivered talk on “Genetic Information Flow in Biological Systems”organized by Department of Environmental Science, on 20-03-2019. St. Joseph's College, Autonomous, 36, Langford Rd, Bheemanna Garden, Langford Gardens, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027.
• 2019 -  Delivered on “Molecular Dynamics at Plant–Microbial Interface. 05-01-2019, organized by Department of Biotechnology, Under Faculty Seminars, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, 580005.
• 2018  - Delivered Talk on “Oxidative Stress:An Overview”,on Science Academics’Refresher Course on“An Insight into Microbiology And Molecular Biology”organized by Jain college ,Dept.of Microbiology,Jain University and Course Co-Ordinator ,Refresher Course on 12-11-2018.
• 2018  - Delivered talk on “Information Flow In Biological Systems”,on Science Academics’Refresher Course on “An Insight To Microbiology And Molecular Biology”organised by Jain College,Dept.of Microbiology,Jain University And Course Co-ordinator,Refresher Course,11-11-2018.
• 2018  - Delivered talk on “Understanding Genes and Genomes for their manipulation”, on Jan 4, 2018. During, ICAR, New Delhi sponsored 21 days Centre for Advanced Faculty Training (CAFT) on ‘Recent Developments in Conservation and Characterization of Horticulture Plant Genetic Resources’ from 04-01-2018 to 24-01-2018 at the College of Horticulture, UHS campus, GKVK Post, Bengaluru.
• 2017 -  Delivered talk on Molecular nature of nucleic acids and proteins, during an ICAR sponsored summer school on “Experimental Approaches in Utilization of Genomic Resources for the Improvement of Horticultural Crops” held between July 5-25, 2017 at the college of Horticulture, University of Horticultural Crops, GKVK, Bangalore.
• 2015 -  Talk on “Global Indian Achiever”, a Global Education Forum, ELS International Education Pathways Private Limited, Barton Centre, M.G. Road, Bangalore. Venue at The Capital Hotel, Raj Bhavan Road, Bengaluru. 22^nd November, 2015.
• 2015 -  Plenary talk on “Oxidative DNA Damage and Its Effect on Human Health” National Conference on “Science and Technology for Indigenous Development in India” Bioblooms-2015 Organized by The Indian Science Congress Association Bangalore Chapter in association with Indian Society of Life Sciences and M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bangalore. 5^th – 7^th October 2015.
• 2015 -  Technical talk on “ENZYMES” the Builders of  Life Forms” Five Day Faculty Development Programme on Applied Catalysis and Reaction Engineering, Organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering, MSRIT, Bangalore. 13-17 July 2015.
• 2015  - Plenary talk on “Innovations in Biotechnology and their need to ensure food security of India/world” In the Workshop for Media Professionals/Indian Information Service Officers, organized by Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), conducted at JnanaJyothi auditorium, Central college, Bangalore University, Bangalore, on 15 and 16 May 2015.
• 2014  - Plenary talk on “Cytogenetic and Molecular Analysis of DNA damages: for screening and diagnosis”, In a Lecture Series on Molecular Genetics. Organized by K.S. Hegde Medical Academy (A Constituent College of Nitte University), Deralakatte, Mangalore – 575018 in association with Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA). On 27 – 29^th November 2014.
• 2014 -  National Summit on Quality in Education: Addressing Quality in Education for the 21^st Century. Organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), at Christ University, Bangalore. 16-17 September 2014.
• 2013 -  Delivered a talk on “Biofuels: A potential alternative to fossil fuels (Lead speaker). In the National Conference of "Emerging Trends in Bio-processing and Simulation" held by the Biotechnology Department at PESIT on September 12^th, 2013.
• 2013 -  Delivered a lead talk on “Basics of Molecular Biology”. Molecular Biology for Research in Dental Sciences: Opportunities and Avenues, Organized by M S Ramaiah Dental College & Hospital & Division of Research & Patents, M S Ramaiah Academy of Health & Applied Sciences, Venue: MSRALC Auditorium, MSR Advance Learning Center Building, MSR Nagar, Bangalore, June 14^th 2013.
• 2013 -  Delivered talk on “Designing crops for value addition and industry processing”. Invited by the CSIR-CIMAP, Bangalore, 28^th February, 2013
• 2012 -  Delivered plenary talk on “Role of Biotechnology to Combat Malnutrition – Challenges and Solutions.1^st Annual Meet and International Conference on Malnutrition and Food Adulteration” Jointly organized by Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Department of Community Medicine, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. 4^th August 2012.
• 2012 - International Conference on ‘Exploration of Biotechnology by Student Scholars and Researchers – 2012 with a theme “Stimulating the Learners for Research in Biotechnology”. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, Shridevi Institute of Engineering & Technology (SIET), Sira Road, Tumkur-572 106. 8^th& 9^th June, 2012 (Paper presentation).
• 2011 -  Spoke on “Role of Academia in creating Industry-ready talent: measures taken and way forward. Industry Academia forum: Herb Boyer Auditorium: Biocon, 22 July 2011.
• 2009 -  Leader speaker- topic “Exploring the potential benefits of molecular nanotechnology” National “Symposium on Emerging Trends in Nanobiosciences and Workshop on Nanoscience Engineering” Organized by Dept. of Biotechnology & Department of Physics, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore-560 078, November 19 & 20, 2009. National
• 2009 -  State level conference on “Recent advances in environmental science and engineering” Organized by Dept. of Biotechnology & Engineering, Shridevi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Thumkur-572 106, October 16 & 17, 2009 (Lead speaker). National
• 2009  - Technical symposium on MEDSYM-2008 (under TEQIP) Organized by Department of Medical Electronics. M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore. 8^th March, 2009.
• 2009 -  Delivered a talk on “Designer Food crops”. Invited by the T-John College, Bangalore, 5^th March, 2009
• 2008  -- Delivered a talk on “National Conference on Genomics, Proteomics, and Systems Biology,” Jointly organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology and Dept. of Biotechnology, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore, at J.N. Tata Auditorium, IISc Campus, Bangalore-560 012. October 1-3, 2008 (Lead speaker). National
• 2008 -  Delivered a talk on “Biotechnology applications in food processing”. One week, Faculty Development Workshop on “FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING” Under Technical Education Quality Improvement Program (TEQIP), June 23-27, 2008, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRT), M.S.R. Nagar, Bangalore-54.
• 2008 -  Delivered a talk on “Strategies for optimization of recombinant protein production in E. Coli”. Invited by the Garden City College of Science and Management Studies. April 22, 2008.
• 2004 -  Delivered a talk on “Microarrays for gene profiling”. Invited by the Garden City College of Science and Management Studies. 2004.
• 2003 -  Delivered a talk on “Molecular approaches in crop improvement”, A symposium on recent trends in molecular biology and genetic engineering. Organized by Bioscience Association, CMR Institute of Management and Sciences (CMRIMS), Bangalore, on February 22, 2003.
• 2002 -  Delivered a talk on “Future Potentials of Basic Botany”, VignanaVedike-Science Forum: Workshop on Basic Sciences: Shaping A New Renaissance (Octo 3, 2002 to Octo 5, 2002). Organized by NMRKV College for Women, Jayanagar, Bangalore-11
• 2002 -  Delivered a talk on “Protein Synthesis and Secretion”. Invited by SrimadAndavan Arts and Science College, Tiruchirapalli. On February 25, 2002.
• 2002 -  Delivered a talk on "Genetic Engineering" Series of Guest Lectures, Invited by the Department of Biotechnology, National First Grade College, Bhoopasandra, Bangalore-94. From Nov 21–30, 2002.
• 2000 -  Delivered a talk on “Recent Advances in Biotechnology”. Invited by the Garden City College of Science and Management Studies. November 30, 2000.
• 1991 -  22^nd Annual Meeting of the Environmental Mutagen Society, Orlando, Florida, USA, March 25-29, 1991 (Paper presentation). International
• 1990 -  47^th Annual Meeting, Potomac division, American Phytopathological Society, Lake view Resort and Conference Centre, Morgantown, WV, March 21-23, 1990 (Paper presentation). International
• 1990 -  21^th Annual Meeting of The Environmental Mutagen Society, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, March 25-29, 1990 (Poster presentation). International
• 1989 -  5^th International Conference on Environmental Mutagenesis, and 20^th Annual Meeting of The Environmental Mutagen Society, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, July 10-15, 1989, (Poster presentation). International
• 1986  - "National Symposium on New Horizons in Resistance Breeding for Vegetable Crops". JNKVV, Jabalpur, MP, India, February 14-16, 1986 (Paper presentation). National

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TRAINING PROGRAMS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

• 2019 -  Attended Science Academies Lecture Workshop on “Nanomaterials-Applications in Biotechnology” organized by Department of Biotechnology, RIT, Bengaluru and Sponsored by Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian National Science Academy, The National Academy of Sciences India, from August 29-30, 2019.
• 2013  - Six days Faculty Development Workshop on “Computer Forensics and Cybercrime” conducted by Department of Computer Science and Engineering, MSRIT, Bengaluru under TEQIP -II, Between 5^th and 10^th August 2013.
• 2013 -  Two day workshop on ‘Effective Leadership for Excellence” Organized by International Academy for Competency Enhancement, Bangalore, held at M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore-54. 1^st March to 2^nd March 2013.
• 2009 -  TRAINERS’ TRAINING PROGRAMME on ‘Internalize Intellectual Property & Strategic Management of Intellectual Property Rights’, Conducted by Visvesvaraya Technological University, Entrepreneurship Development Cell, “JnanaSangama”, Belgaum-590 018, Karnataka.
• 2009 -  Workshop on “MATLAB/MAPLE and its Applications” (under TEQIP) Organized by Department of Mathematics and Department of Instrumentation Technology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore. 9^th to 13^th February, 2009.
• 1999 -  “Summer School on Molecular Diagnostics in Plant Sciences”, Sponsored by ICAR, New Delhi, Organized by Department of Molecular Biology and Genetic engineering, and Department of Biochemistry. College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, G.B., Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantanagar, INDIA. June 20 - July 10, 1999.
• 1997 -  Regional Workshop on ”Analysis of Protein and Nucleic Acid Sequences Using the GCG Package and Internet” Bioinformatics Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore–12, Karnataka, INDIA. Between March 26 to 28, 1997.

RESEARCH TRAINING UNDERGONE IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES

• 1995 -  Study of Molecular Mutagenesis (DNA purification, Single-strand conformational polymorphisms, SSCP and DNA sequencing) and Ames Assay in Dr. Wen-ZongWhong's laboratory, National Institute of occupational safety and health (NIOSH), Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
• 1994 -  Clonogenic cell culture assays for analysis of leukemic cells in vitro, at Dr. McCulloch's, Laboratory, Ontario Cancer Institute, Toronto, Canada.
• 1991 -  Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Molecular Cloning and Probe preparation for diagnostics, in Dr. Philip Liu's Diagnostic laboratory, UT-MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston Texas, USA.
• 1989 -  Processing and Observation of Plant materials for Scanning and transmission Electron microscopy studies, in Dr. First's laboratory, Biology Department, Brooks Hall, Morgantown, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
• 1988 -  Micronucleus Assay for Testing Genotoxicity of Environmental Pollutants in vitro and in vivo, at Dr.Kligerman's Laboratory, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Durham, NC, US.
• 1987 -  Micronucleus Assay in Binucleated Cells, for Detection of Clastogens and Aneuploidogens in Animal Cell Culture Models, at Toxicology Laboratory, Park-Davis, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• 1986 -  In vitroCell Culture of Primary Cells (Bone marrow, spleen, white blood cells) and immortalized cells; Genotoxicity Testing Assays (Micronucleus assay, Sister-Chromatid Exchanges (SCE), Chromosomal aberrations in in vitro, in vivo and in vivo-in vitro and immunofluorescent staining of kinetochores) in Dr. Ton-man Ong's laboratory, National Institute of occupational safety and health, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.