DINAKARA RAO. A Professor

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  • Department of Bioinformatics
  • School of Life Sciences
  • ampasaladr@gmail.com,ampasaladr@bicpu.edu.in

Academic Activity

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Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)

S.No Degree Subject/Title of thesis University/Board Year of Passing
1 PhD A study on the Characterization of Neem extract and its effect on Lipoxygenase Sri Venkateswara University 1999
2 M.Sc Biochemistry Sri Venkateswara University 1992

Area of Specializaion

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational neurobiology and Functional genomics

Awards / Prizes Conferred

S.No Name / Title of the Award Type Name of the Agency conferred the Award Year of the Award Amount for Cash Award
1 Eminent Scientist NATIONAL Society for Plant research 2021 Appreciation Certifi
2 Fellow Award NATIONAL Society for Plant Research 2019 Appreciation Certifi
3 Science Communicator REGIONAL Indian Science Congress, Pondicherry Chapter 2014 Appreciation Certifi
4 Science Communicator REGIONAL Indian Science Congress, Pondicherry Chapter 2013 Appreciation Certifi
5 Best Teacher merit Award REGIONAL Pondicherry University 2011 Appreciation Certifi
6 Young Scientist Award NATIONAL DST 2008 Fast Track Project
7 Research Associate Fellowship INTERNATIONAL NIH and VA Merit Award 2005 Post Doctoral Fellow
8 Research Associate Fellowship INTERNATIONAL Genome Canada 2001 Post Doctoral Fellow
9 Post Doctoral Fellowship NATIONAL DBT 1999 Research Associate
10 Senior Research Fellow NATIONAL UGC 1996 Research Fellowship
11 Junior Research Fellow NATIONAL UGC 1994 Research Fellowship

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 Assistant Professor Biochemistry Yogi Vemana University
2 Reader Bioinformatics Pondicherry University
3 Associate Professor Bioinformatics Pondicherry University
4 Professos Bioinformatics Pondicherry University

Research Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution Area of Research
1 Post Doctoral Fellow Microbiology and Cell Biology Indian Institute of Sciences Molecular Biology
2 Research Associate Microbiology and Cell Biology University of Guelph, Canada Molecular Biology
3 Research Associate Surgery Wayne State University, USA Cell Biology
4 Assistant Professor Biochemistry Yogi Vemana University Plant Molecular Biology
5 Associate Professor Bioinformatics Pondicherry University Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology

Industry Experience

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Contribution towards Innovation

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Patent Details

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Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Molecular cloning and characterization of phosphoacetylglucosamine mutase from Bombyx mori. Bhagath Kumar Palaka, Tuleshwori Devi Sapam, Anbumani Velmurugan Ilavarasi, Shamik Chowdhury, Sampath Kumar Rajendiran, Mohd. Babu Khan, Venkata Satyanarayana Nallala and Dinakara Rao Ampasala Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies Vol-5 (4): P 1166-1178 2017 NA
2 Design, synthesis and docking study of novel coumarin based 1,3-oxazine derivatives as probable anti-cancer drugs Surampudi Durga Karteek, I. V. Kasi Viswanath, Mandava V. Basaveswara Rao, Sapam Tuleshwori Devi and Ampasala Dinakara Rao Der Pharma Chemica Vol-8(15), P 46-60 2016 NA
3 Mining Plutella xylostella sexpressed sequence tags (EST) for a functionally annotated candidate gene index Dinakar R. Ampasala, M. Pritika, Mohane Selvaraj Coumar and Amouda Venkatesan Indian Journal of Agricultural Research Vol-50(1), P 33-38 2016 NA
4 Insilico identification and analysis of spo0A as drug target in Clostridium difficile. Manas Ranjan Barik and Dinakara Rao A Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research Vol-7(3), P 2069-2079 2015 NA
5 Identification and Validation of CCR5 Antagonists from Maraviroc Analogs by Pharmacophore Modelling and 3D-QSAR Studies. Sapam Tuleshwori Devi, Anushree Dutta, Bhagath Kumar Palaka, Mohd Babu Khan, Kasi Viswanath and Ampasala Dinakara Rao Current Drug Therapy Vol-9(3), P 188-198 2015 NA
6 Identification of potent bromodomain4 (BRD4). Inhibitors by energy pharacophore based virtual screening to target BRD4-NUT midline. Sapam Tuleshwori Devi, Himani Tandon, Dinakara Rao Ampasala Int J Pharm Pharm Sci Vol-7(4), P 77-84 2015 NA
7 Cloning and characterization of lipoxygenase gene from germinating seedlings of green gram (Vigna radiata L.) Kasi Viswanath Kotapati, Bhagath Kumar Palaka, Raveendra Anangi, Thyagaraju Kedam and Dinakara Rao Ampasala Ind J Plant Physiol. Vol 20(4), P 345-352 2015 NA
8 UDP-N-Acetyl glucosamine pyrophosphorylase as novel target for controlling Aedes aegypti – molecular modeling, docking and simulation studies Bhagath Kumar P., Nagendra Pratap S., Kasi Viswanath K., Sampath Kumar R., And Dinakara Rao A. International Journal of Mosquito Research Vol-1(4), P17-24 2014 NA
9 Structural Characterization of Human 15-Lipoxygenase Protein, A Key Player in Human Pancreatic Cancer. Dheeraj Chitara, K.K. Viswnath, P. Bhagath kumar, Dinakar Ampasala Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science Vol-2(3), P 217-222 2014 NA
10 Antimicrobial Effect Of Lipoxygenase Mediated Primary Phyto-Oxylipins from Horse Gram (Dolichos Bifloruse) Germinating Seedlings On Common Microbial F Shiva Kumar.E., Viswanath.K.K, Bhagath.K.P., Vijayalakshmi.D., Dinakara Rao. A., Durbaka. V. R. Prasad International Journal of Recent Scientific Research Vol- 4(12), P 1979-1982. 2013 NA
11 New compounds that regulate inhibition of reactive oxygen species are from plants: A study on few selected plants. Thyagu Raju Kedam, Suman Bukke, Haseena Bhanu, Raveendra Anangi, Rao D Ampasala Journal of Bioequivalence & Bioavailability Vol-4(3):56. 2012 NA

Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Experimental and theoretical studies of novel Schiffbase based on diammino benzophenone with formyl chromone –BPAMC Antonyraj Innasiraj, Balamurugan Anandhi, Yakkobu Gnanadeepam, Niloy Das, Francisxavier Paularokiadoss, Anbumani Velmurugan Ilavarasi, Clarence Dorothy Sheela, Dinakara Rao Ampasala, Thayalaraj Christ Journal of Molecular Structure 1265 -1334 (50) 2022 3.196
2 Alantolactone modulates the production of quorum sensing mediated virulence factors and biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa V T Anju, Siddhardha Busi, Sandeep Kumar, Kitlangki Suchiang, Ranjith Kumavath, Sampathkumar Ranganathan, Dinakara Rao Ampasala and Madhu Dyavaiah Biofouling DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2022.2064747 2022 3.1
3 Attenuation of quorum sensing mediated virulence factors production and biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 by Colletotrichum gloeosporio Himani Meena, Rashmi Mishra, Sampathkumar Ranganathan, V. Venkateswara Sarma, Dinakara Rao Ampasala, Busi Siddhardha Microbial Pathogenesis 151- 104723 2021 2.32
4 Inhibition of Microbial Quorum Sensing Mediated Virulence Factors by Pestalotiopsis sydowiana. Paramanantham Parasuraman, B Devadatha, V. Venkateswara Sarma, Sampath kumar Ranganathan, Dinakara Rao Ampasala, Dhanasekhar Reddy, Ranjith Kumavath, In-Won Kim, Sanjay K. S. Patel, Vipin Chandra Kali J. Microbiol. Biotechnol 30(4): 571–582 2020 3.530
5 Inhibition of quorum sensing–associated virulence factors and biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1by Mycoleptodiscus indicus PUTY1 Tanveer Ahmed, Subhaswaraj Pattnaik, Mohd Babu Khan, Dinakara Rao Ampasala, Siddhardha Busi and V. Venkateswara Sarma Brazilian Journal of Microbiology https://doi.org/10.1007/s42770-020-00235-y 2020 2.717
6 Plant Lipoxygenases and Their Role in Plant Physiology Kotapati Kasi Viswanath, Panditi Varakumar, Ramachandra Reddy Pamuru, Shiak Jeelan Basha, Sahil Mehta and Ampasala Dinakara Rao Journal of Plant Biology https://doi.org/10.1007/s12374-020-09241-x 2020 2.156
7 Peruvoside targets apoptosis and autophagy through MAPK Wnt/β-catenin and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways in human cancers Dhanasekhar Reddy, Ranjith Kumavath, Tuan Zea Tan, Dinakara Rao Ampasala, Alan Prem Kumar Life Sciences 241:117-147 2020 3.647
8 Cloning, functional characterization and screening of potential inhibitors for Chilo partellus chitin synthase A using in silico, in vitro and in vivo Sampathkumar Ranganathan, Anbumani Velmurugan Ilavarasi, Bhagath Kumar Palaka, Dheebika Kuppusamy and Dinakara Rao Ampasala Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2020.1827034 2020 3.22
9 In Silico Binding Profile Analysis and In vitro Investigation on Chitin Synthase Substrate and Inhibitors from Maize Stem Borer, Chilo partellus Dinakara Rao Ampasala, Bhagath Kumar Palaka, Anbumani Velmurugan Ilavarasi, Ishwar Patidar,Lakshmi Priya Poovadan, Tuleshwori Devi Sapam, and Sampathkumar Ranganathan Current Computer Aided Drug Design 10.2174/ 1573409916666201013150920 2020 1.94
10 Identification of novel human neutrophil elastase inhibitors from dietary phytochemicals using in silico and in vitro studies Ramachandran Vidhya, Anbumani Velmurugan Ilavarasi, Dinakara Rao Ampasala and Carani Venkatraman Anuradha Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics https://doi.org/10.1080 /07391102.2020.1847685 2020 3.22
11 Molecular cloning, gene expression analysis, and in silico characterization of UDP-N-acetylglucosamine pyrophosphorylase from Bombyx mori. Bhagath KumarPalaka AnbumaniVelmurugan Ilavarasi, Tuleshwori Devi Sapam Kasi Viswanath Kotapati, Venkata Satyanarayana Nallala, Mohd. Babu Khan, Dinakara Rao Ampasa Biotechnology Applied Biochemistry -- 2019 1.5
12 Identification of novel inhibitors of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 over signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 for t Stella Sravanthi V, Bhagath Kumar Palaka, Gnana vel, Rengarajan Venkatesan, Dinakara Rao Ampasala, Latha Periyasamy Process Biochemistry 82:53–166 2019 2.39
13 Mosloflavone attenuates the quorum sensing controlled virulence phenotypes and biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1: In vitro, in vivo and Sairengpuii Hnamte, Paramanantham Parasuraman , Sampath kumar Ranganathan , Dinakara Rao Ampasala , Dhanasekhar Reddy , Ranjith N. Kumavath , Kitlangki Suchiang , Saswat Kumar Mohanty , Siddhardha Bus Microbial Pathogenesis 131: 128–134 2019 2.32
14 Synthesis and biological evaluation of flavone-8-acrylamide derivatives as potential multi-target-directed anti Alzheimer agents and investigation of Shaik, J.B., Yeggoni, D.P., Kandrakonda, Y.R., Penumala, M., Zinka, R.B., Kotapati, K.V., Darla, M.M., Ampasala, D.R., Subramanyam, R. and Damu,A.G Bioorganic Chemistry 102960 2019 3.9
15 Functional characterization of GmITPK (myo-inositol: 1, 3, 4 tris phosphate 5/6 kinase) isoforms—‘so different yet so similar’ Veda Krishnan, Alkesh Hada, Ashish Marathe, Bhagath Kumar Palaka, Dinakara Rao Ampasala,Shelly Praveen Markandan Manickavasagam and Archana Sachdev Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology https://doi.org/10.1007/s13562-019-00499-y 2019 0.77
16 Methanolic Extract of Plectranthus tenuiflorus Attenuates Quorum Sensing Mediated Virulence and Biofilm Formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1. Sairengpuii Hnamte, Pattnaik Subhaswaraj, Sampath Kumar Ranganathan, Dinakara Rao Ampasala, Gangatharan Muralitharan and Busi Siddhardha J Pure Appl Microbiology. 12 (4).5317 2018 0.9
17 Pharmacophore-based virtual screening approach for identification of potent natural modulatory compounds of human Toll-like receptor7 Chhedi Lal Guptaa, Mohd. Babu Khan, Dinakara Rao Ampasala, Salman Akhtard, Upendra Nath Dwivedi and Preeti Bajpai Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. Vol.36(16)4143 2018 3.7
18 Screening and analysis of acetyl-cholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors in the context of Alzheimer’s disease 8. Mohd. Babu Khan, Bhagath Kumar Palaka, Tuleshwori Devi Sapam, Naidu Subbarao and Dinakara Rao Ampasala Bioinformation 14(8)414-429 2018 --
19 New Flavone-Cyanoacetamide Hybrids with a Combination of Cholinergic, Antioxidant, Modulationβ Amyloid Aggregation, and Neuroprotection Properties as Shaik Jeelan Basha, Penumala Mohan, Daniel Pushparaju Yeggoni, Zinka Raveendra Babu, Palaka Bhagath Kumar, Ampasala Dinakara Rao, Rajagopal Subramanyam, and Amooru Gangaiah Damu Molecular Pharmaceutics Vol-15(6), P-2206-2223 2018 4.556
20 Attenuation of quorum sensing regulated virulence and biofilm development in Pseudomonasaeruginosa PAO1 by Diaporthe phaseolorum SSP12 Pattnaik SS, Ranganathan S, Ampasala DR, Syed A, Ameen F, Busi S Microbial Pathogenesis Vol-118, P 177-189 2018 2.332
21 Aspergillus ochraceopetaliformis SSP13 modulates quorum sensing regulated virulence and biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 Subhaswaraj Pattnaik, Tanveer Ahmed, Sampath Kumar Ranganathan, Dinakara Rao Ampasala, V. Venkateswara Sarma & Siddharha Busi Biofouling. The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research Vol-34(4), P 1029-2454 2018 2.8
22 In Silico Investigations of Chemical Constituents of Clerodendrum colebrookianum in the Anti-Hypertensive Drug Targets: ROCK, ACE, and PDE5 Hemant Arya , Safiulla Basha Syed, Sorokhaibam Sureshkumar Singh, Dinakar R. Ampasala, Mohane Selvaraj Coumar Interdiscip Sci Comput Life Sci DOI 10.1007/s12539-017-0243-6 2017 0.796
23 Identifying novel small molecule antagonists for mLST8 protein using computational approaches. Journal of Receptors and Signal Transduction. Tuleshwori Sapam, Anbumani Velmurugan Ilavarasi, Bhagath Palaka, Elaikkiya Elumalai, Nirmala Devi and Dinakara Rao Ampasala Journal of Receptors and Signal Transduction. Vol-38, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10799893.2017.1387920 2017 1.78
24 Purification and characterization of lipoxygenase from mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) germinating seedlings. Raveendra Aanangi., Kasi Viswanath Kotapati., Bhagath Kumar Palaka., Thyagaraju Kedam., Nirmala Devi Kanika., Dinakara Rao Ampasala 3 Biotech Vol-6(1), P 113 2016 1.497
25 Synthesis, biological evaluation and molecular docking of 8-imino-2-oxo-2H,8H-pyrano[2,3-f]chromene analogues: New dual AChE inhibitors as potential d Shaik, J. B.; Palaka, B. K.; Penumala, M.; Eadlapalli, S.; Darla, M. M.; Ampasala, R. D.; Vadde, R.; Amooru, D. G. biology & drug design Vol 88(1), P 43-53 2016 2.328
26 Molecular Cloning and Strucutural characterization of Ecdysis Triggering Hormone from Choristoneura fumiferana Bhagath Kumar P., Kasi Viswanath K, Tuleswori Devi S, Sampath Kumar R, Daniel Doucet, Arthur Retnakaran, Peter J. Krell, Qili Feng and Dinakara Rao. A International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Vol-88(2016), P 213-221 2016 3.909
27 Synthesis, pharmacological assessment, molecular modeling and in silico studies of fused tricyclic coumarin derivatives as a new family of multifuncti Shaik Jeelan Basha, Palaka Bhagath Kumar, Penumala Mohan, Kotapati Kasi Viswanath, Devineni Subba Rao, Eadlapalli Siddhartha, Darla M. Manidhar, Ampasala Dinakara Rao, Vadde Ramakrishna and Amooro G. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Vol-107(1), P 219-232. 2015 4.816
28 Molecular cloning, characterization and three-dimensional structure prediction of Lipoxygenase from Finger millet [Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.] ger Kasi Viswanath Kotapati, Bhagath Kumar Palaka, Anithamma Kandukuri, Ramachandra Reddy Pamuru, Veeranjaneya Reddy Lebaka and Dinakara Rao Ampasala Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology Vol-25(2), P 155-167 2015 0.78
29 Response of antioxidative enzymes and lipoxygenase to drought stress in Finger millet leaves (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn). Kasi Viswanath Kotapati., Bhagath Kumar Palaka., Anithamma Kandukuri., Ramachandra Reddy Pamuru and Dinakara Rao Ampasala International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences Vol-4 (3), P 644-653 2014 1.028

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

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Books

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Chapters in Books

S.No Title of the Chapters Name of the Authors Title of the Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Identification of potential drug candidates for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer Leimarembi Devi Naorem, Mathavan Muthaiyan, Ishita Bhattacharyya, Dinakara Rao Ampasala, and Amouda Venkatesan A Theranostic and Precision Medicine Approach for Female-Specific Cancers Academic Press. Elsevier 2021 978-0-12-822009-2
2 Identification of Potential Key Genes Involved in Progression of Gastric Cancer Using Bioinformatics Analysis Vigneshwar Suriya Prakash Sinnarasan, Dahrii Paul, Leimarembi Devi Naorem, Mathavan Muthaiyan, Dinakara Rao Ampasala, and Amouda Venkatesan Novel Therapeutic Approaches for Gastrointestinal Malignancies, Diagnostics and Therapeutic Advances in GI Malignancies Springer Nature 2021 978-981-15-5470-4

Edited Books

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Ongoing Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Identification & characterization of cis- Regulatory elements of Pras40 promoter and studying protein-protein interaction between PRAS40-mTORC1 to understand PRAS40 regulation in cancer to determine a SERB-DST 3 44 2023
2 Targeting microtubule-associated serine/threonine kinase-like……….,using computational, biochemical and molecular biology approaches ICMR 3 24 2021

Ongoing Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year

Completed Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Computational and pharmacological approach to overcome mTOR crosstalk in cancer DBT 3 25 2018
2 Biochemical, Transcriptional and Computational analysis of lipoxygenase from Flax (Linum Usit tissimum L.) seedings during growth and development CSIR 3 17 Laksh 2018
3 Molecular cloning, functional analysis Ab initio modeling and dockig studies of ecdysis triggering hormone complex and their receptors……….Using Biotechnology and Bioinformatics approach SERB-DST 1 Year 5.5 Lakhs 2017
4 Molecular cloning and characterization of cuticular chitin synthase gene from chilio partellus, homology model prediction and …………….. using bioinformatics tools UGC 3 Years 11.638 2016
5 Computational and biochemical approaches for insilico screening and discovery of drug like leads: Anti-diabetic and anti-hypertensive compounds from Clerodendrum spp. Occurring in North East India. DBT-GOI 1 Year 11.83 2014
6 Role of nuclear receptor farnesoid X receptor on airway inflammation and remodeling DBT-GOI 3 years 39.265 2014
7 Molecular cloning, characterization and functional analysis of lipoxygenase (Lox) gene from horsegram (Dolichos biflorus) germinating seedlings DST 3 years 17.396 2012
8 Isolation and molecular characterization of lipoxygenease (Lox) gene(s) from finger millet (Elusine coracana L.) DBT-GOI 3 years 38.90 2011

Completed Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year

Career Guidance Offered to students

S.No Name of the Scheme No. of Students Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling No. of Students Passed No. of Students Placed

List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,

S.No Name of the Programme/Scheme Date of Implementation No. of Students Enrolled Agencies Involved

Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre
1 2021 M.TECH 1 Bioinformatics
2 2021 M.SC 3 Bioinformatics
3 2020 M.SC 2 Bioinformatics
4 2020 M.TECH 2 Bioinformatics
5 2019 M.SC 2 Bioinformatics
6 2019 M.TECH 1 Bioinformatics
7 2018 M.TECH 1 Bioinformatics
8 2018 M.SC 3 Bioinformatics
9 2017 M.TECH 1 Bioinformatics
10 2017 M.SC 2 Bioinformatics
11 2016 M.TECH 1 Bioinformatics
12 2016 M.SC 2 Bioinformatics
13 2015 M.SC 4 Bioinformatics
14 2014 M.SC 3 Bioinformatics
15 2013 M.SC 4 Bioinformatics
16 2012 M.SC 2 Bioinformatics

Research Guidance - Ph.D

S.No Student Name Registration Date Registration No. Thesis Title Thesis Submitted Status Thesis Submitted Date Vivavoce Completed Status Date Awarded
1 Sampath Kumar 26-08-2014 1400104006 Molecular Cloning, Structural and Functional Characterization of Chilo partellus Chitin Synthase A and identification of potential inhibitor through in silico, in vitro, and in vivo approaches YES 26-10-2020 YES 23-06-2021
2 Mohd. Babu Khan 12-07-2012 1200104004 Screening and Analysis of Novel Inhibitors against drug targets AchE and APOE4 involved in Alzheimer’s disease by an insilico approach YES 24-07-2019 YES 23-07-2020
3 Ms. Sapam Tuleshwori Devi 22-08-2013 Investigating the protein-protein interactions and identifying the possible inhibitors for proteins involved in mTORC1 signaling pathway by in silico approach YES 12-07-2018 YES 06-03-2020
4 Kotapati Kasi Viswanath 20-06-2012 Molecular cloning, functional analysis and structural prediction of Lipoxygenase from Eleusine coracana L. seedlings YES 16-03-2016 YES 12-08-2016
5 Mr. Bhagath Kumar Palaka 20-06-2012 1100104001 Molecular Colning, Hormonal Regulation, Heterologous Expression and in Silico Characterization of Proteins Involved in Molting with Special Focus on PAGM & UAP from Silkworm (Bombyx mori) YES 10-05-2018 YES 15.07.2019

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

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Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year

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E-Lecture Details

S.No E-Lecture Title Development of e-content/e-learning/delivering Member of Editorial Bodies Reviewer/Referee of
Content/Module Title Institution/Platform Year Weblink

Details of Online Education Conducted

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Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme

S.No Title of the Paper Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme Organized by Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Structure-based virtual screening for identification of novel greatwall kinase inhibitors ICSBCADD-2022 Alagappa University International 21-11-2022 25-11-2022 2022
2 Alzheimer Disease- Bioinformatics tools and Approaches in Drug discovery Workshop Programme UGC-ASC- Pondicherry University National 01-02-2020 01-02-2020 2020
3 Lipoxygenase: Molecular cloning and structure prediction from Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) ger Conference L.N. Welingkar Institute, Mumbai International 19-12-2019 21-12-2019 2019
4 Identification of novel small chemical molecules as potential Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor Conference SVIMS University, Tirupati National 22-02-2019 23-02-2019 2019
5 Identifying small molecule inhibitors for h-AChE enzyme using computational approaches: Relevance to Conference cum Workshop Allagappa University National 12-02-2019 15-02-2019 2019
6 Identifying small molecule inhibitors from ChemDiv Database for h-AChE enzyme, using computational a Conference Indian Science Congress at LPU National 03-01-2019 05-01-2019 2019
7 Computational Approaches to Drug design and Discovery Programme VIT University University 28-03-2018 28-03-2018 2018
8 High level R&D in Bioinformatics and Biotechnology Conference M.S. University National 03-02-2018 04-02-2018 2018
9 Bioinformatics tools and Approaches in Drug discovery Workshop Programme UGC-ASC- Pondicherry University National 15-12-2018 15-12-2018 2018
10 Ecdysis Triggering Hormone Signaling in insects” in the National Seminar on Current Trends in Pro Seminar Pondicherry University National 24-02-2017 24-02-2017 2017
11 Cloning and Structural characterization of Ecdysis Triggering Hormone from Choristoneura fumiferana Conference World Biotechnology Congress,JNU convention Centre International 20-02-2017 22-02-2017 2017
12 Molecular cloning, characterization and insilico structural prediction of Ecdysis Triggering Hormone Conference Sri Venkateswara University International 21-12-2016 23-12-2016 2016
13 Drug identification and development using Bioinformatics tools Programme Yogi Vemana University Regional 01-11-2016 05-11-2016 2016
14 New insights into mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway: Identification and Explora Conference Alagappa University National 16-02-2016 19-02-2016 2016
15 Chitin metabolizing enzymes as drug targets for pesticide action Seminar Vector Control Research Centre, Puducherry National 03-12-2015 03-12-2015 2015
16 of potential therapeutic molecules for human pathogen Clostridium difficile Workshop Programme Assam University, Silchar National 12-09-2015 18-09-2015 2015
17 Bioinformatics and Applications Conference V.R. Siddharth Engineering College National 19-12-2014 20-12-2014 2014
18 Biotechnology Applications in Agriculture in India Conference Pondicherry University Regional 23-01-2014 23-01-2014 2014
19 Innovative ways to develop future insecticides to fight insect pests by targeting genes involved in Conference Indian Science Congress, Jammu University International 03-02-2014 07-02-2014 2014
20 Drug discovery and Development Programme ASC-Pondicherry University National 25-03-2014 25-03-2014 2014
21 Future research perspective in Indian biopesticides Conference University of Calcutta International 03-01-2013 07-01-2013 2013
22 ORF - CDS Analysis & Predicting system Workshop Program Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College College 31-05-2013 31-05-2013 2013
23 Lipoxygenases and their role in Cancer Workshop Program UGC-ASC- Pondicherry University Natioanl 03-12-2013 27-12-2013 2013
24 Evaluation of potential inhibitors for CCR5 receptor using 2D-3D QSAR studies Seminar Dravida University National 13-03-2012 15-03-2012 2012
25 Molecular cloning and structural characterization of chitin synthase from a forest insect, spruce bu Conference Sri Venkateswara University International 26-11-2012 28-11-2012 2012

Conferences/Seminars Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 National Science Day Pondicherry University and Indian Science congress Centre for Bioinformatics, Pondicherry University and 1 day University level 27-02-2015 27-02-2015 2015
2 Science and Technology for Human Development Pondicherry University and Indian Science congress Centre for Bioinformatics, Pondicherry University and 2 days National 17-03-2015 18-03-2015 2015
3 National Science Day Pondicherry University and Indian Science congress Centre for Bioinformatics, Pondicherry University and 1 day University level 28-02-2014 28-02-2014 2014
4 Innovations &Advances in Science &Technology Pondicherry University and Indian Science congress Centre for Bioinformatics, Pondicherry University and 1 day National 27-02-2014 27-02-2014 2014

Workshop Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Computational Approaches to Drug Discovery DBT, Govt. of India Centre for Bioinformatics, Pondicherry University & 7 days National 13-12-2017 19-12-2017 2017

Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

S.No Name of the Position Agency/Organisation Duration Nature of Duties
1 Head of the Department, Department of Bioinformatics Pondicherry University 3 years 6 months Administrative
2 Member of the Court Pondicherry University 2 years Administrative
3 Member of the Academic Council Pondicherry University 2 years Administrative
4 Member of the Governing body Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Pondicherry 1 Year Administrative
5 Member of the Governing body Manakular Vinayagar Medical college, Puducherry 1 Year Administrative

Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies

S.No Name of the Body/Society Nature of Affiliation Year
1 Bioinformatics and Drug Discovery research Life Member 2018
2 Society for Plant Research Life Member 2018
3 Society for Biological Chemists (India) Life member 2016
4 Boss Science Society Life member 2016
5 Indian Science Congress Life member 2012

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Placement Officer 1 Year Placement activities at YVU
2 Deputy Warden for Men 1 Students welfare at YVU
3 Centre Head 3 Administrative activities at PU

Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

S.No Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 DEE- external Observer 4 days Conduct and observe the DDE-PU examinations
2 Student Council election Observer 1 day conduct of student council elections
3 Member of the Inspection Committee 1 day To inspect the infrastructure and other facilities at VCRC
4 Member of the Inspection Committee 2 dyas To inspect the infrastructure and other facilities at Research Institute located at Andaman &Nicobar Islands, by Pondicherry University
5 As observer 1 day To conduct National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG)
6 Selection committee member 1 day For the selection of Scientist-C and Scientist-B at VCRC
7 External examiner 1 day To conduct the M.Sc Public Health Entomology practical examination at VCRC
8 Committee member 1 day to purchase of Fluorescence Assisted Cell Sorter (FACS)- Centre Instrumentation facility- Pondicherry University
9 member of the coordination committee 1 day committee of Institute of Microbial Sciences at JIPMER, Puducherry
10 Member of the faculty selection committee, YV University 1 day Selection for Professor level
11 Member of the Board of studies 1 day Curriculum revision- Dept. of Biotechnology-Dravidian University
12 Member of the Board of studies 1 day Curriculum revision- Dept. of Microbiology-Krishna University
13 Member of the Board of studies 1 day Ayurveda- Rajiv Gandhi Curriculum revision-Ayurveda Medical College- Mahe
14 Member of the Board of studies 1 day Curriculum revision- Dental Sciences-, Mahatma Gandhi PG Institute of Dental Sciences- Puducherry
15 Member of the Board of studies 1 day Curriculum revision- Dept. of Bioinformatics- Bharathiar University, Coimbator.
16 VC Nominee for admission committee of the PhD program 1 day PEC-Puducherry
17 VC Nominee for admission committee of the PhD programme 1 day PEC-Puducherry

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Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)

S.No Title of the FDP Organiser Venue Duration From Date To Date Year
1 “Orientation Programme” UGC- Academic Staff College S.V. University 3 weeks 18-01-2010 13-02-2010 2010
2 “Radiochemistry and Applications of Radioisotopes” The 70th BRNS-IANCAS National workshop Y. V. University 10 days 17-08-2009 25-08-2009 2009
3 “Refresher Course in Life Science” UGC- Academic Staff College University of Hyderabad- Hyderabad 3 weeks 14-11-2008 04-12-2008 2008

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Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme

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