Chandan Shivamalli | Life Sciences | Excellence in Research

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Assoc Prof Dr. Chandan Shivamalli | Life Sciences | Excellence in Research

 

Assoc Prof Dr at JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research India

Assoc Prof Dr Chandan S is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Mysore and currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Coordinator at Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University. Assoc Prof Dr. Chandan has extensive research experience, having worked on projects funded by prestigious agencies like DST-SERB and ICMR. He has led various projects, including studies on anti-mucosal inflammatory effects, Alzheimer’s disease therapy, and leptospiral peptidomimetics. Assoc Prof Dr. Chandan’s contributions to the field have earned him awards such as the DST-SERB Young Scientist Award and the ICMR Senior Research Fellowship.

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šŸ“š Educational Qualification

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) University / College: University of Mysore, JSS College, Mysore Period: 2002-2005. M.Sc University / College: University of Mysore, JSS College, Mysore Period: 2005-2007 . Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) University / College: Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Vinayaka Missions University Period: 2007-2008 . Ph.D University / College: University of Mysore, University of Mysore Period: 2010-2013

šŸ’¼ Work Experience

1. Project Directorate on Animal Disease Monitoring and Surveillance, ICAR Designation / Department: Post Graduate Research Assistant Period: June 02, 2007 – March 31, 2010 Duration: 2 Years 9 Months. 2. Department of Studies in Biotechnology Designation / Department: Project Fellow Period: May 17, 2010 – May 21, 2011 Duration: 1 Year 0 Months. 3. Indian Council for Medical Research Designation / Department: Senior Research Fellow Period: May 21, 2011 – December 13, 2013 Duration: 2 Years 7 Months. 4. Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University Designation / Department: Lecturer, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Period: December 13, 2013 – January 31, 2016 Duration: 2 Years 1 Month 5. Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University Designation / Department: Assistant Professor & Coordinator, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Period: February 01, 2016 – Till Date Duration: 5 Years 9 Months

šŸ† Awards

1. DST-SERB Young Scientist Awarding Agency: DST-SERB, Purpose of Award: Sanction of Project, Award Type: National, Award Date: June 1, 2016 2. Senior Research Fellow Awarding Agency: ICMR, Purpose of Award: To pursue PhD, Award Type: National, Award Date: May 21, 2011

šŸ”¬ Projects

1. Evaluation of anti-mucosal inflammatory effect of Acacia fernesiana using Zebra fish as model organism Principal Investigator: Dr. Chandan S Duration: 1 Year(s) Institute: School of Life Sciences – Mysuru Department: Biotechnology & Bioinformatics 2. A prospective study of synergistic effect of combination therapy of FDA approved drugs and in silico characterization against Alzheimer’s disease Principal Investigator: Dr. Chandan S Duration: 2 Year(s) Institute: School of Life Sciences – Mysuru Department: Biotechnology & Bioinformatics 3. Genomic and proteomic analysis of outer membrane vesicles from clinical isolates of Leptospira and development of antileptospiral peptidomimetics Principal Investigator: Dr. Chandan SDuration: 3 Year(s) Institute: Faculty of Life Sciences [FLS] Department: Bioinformatics [BIOINFO]

Publications Top NotesšŸ“

 

  • Title: A systematic review on ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacological aspects of Thymus vulgaris Linn.
    Authors: SM Patil, R Ramu, PS Shirahatti, C Shivamallu, RG Amachawadi
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume and Issue: 7(5)
    Article Number: 134

 

  • Title: Antiviral and immunomodulatory activity of curcumin: A case for prophylactic therapy for COVID-19
    Authors: RK Thimmulappa, KK Mudnakudu-Nagaraju, C Shivamallu, …
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume and Issue: 7(2)
    Article Number: 133

 

  • Title: Bioactive compounds effective against type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review
    Authors: C Egbuna, CG Awuchi, G Kushwaha, M Rudrapal, …
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
    Volume and Issue: 21(12)
    Pages: 1067-1095

 

  • Title: In silico evaluation of flavonoids as effective antiviral agents on the spike glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2
    Authors: AS Jain, P Sushma, C Dharmashekar, MS Beelagi, SK Prasad, …
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
    Volume and Issue: 28(1)
    Pages: 1040-1051

 

  • Title: Genetic typing of recent classical swine fever isolates from India
    Authors: SS Patil, D Hemadri, BP Shankar, AG Raghavendra, H Veeresh, …
    Year: 2010
    Journal: Veterinary Microbiology
    Volume and Issue: 141(3-4)
    Pages: 367-373

 

  • Title: Genistein: a potent anti-breast cancer agent
    Authors: SS Bhat, SK Prasad, C Shivamallu, KS Prasad, A Syed, P Reddy, CA Cull, …
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Current Issues in Molecular Biology
    Volume and Issue: 43(3)
    Pages: 1502-1517

 

  • Title: Palladium (II) complexes as biologically potent metallo-drugs: Synthesis, spectral characterization, DNA interaction studies and antibacterial activity
    Authors: KS Prasad, LS Kumar, S Chandan, RMN Kumar, HD Revanasiddappa
    Year: 2013
    Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
    Volume: 107
    Pages: 108-116

 

  • Title: Aqueous Extract of Saraca indica Leaves in the Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles: Finding a Way towards Going Green
    Authors: KS Prasad, A Patra, G Shruthi, S Chandan
    Year: 2017
    Journal: Journal of Nanotechnology
    Volume and Issue: 2017(1)
    Article Number: 7502610

 

  • Title: Quinazolinones linked amino acids derivatives as a new class of promising antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents
    Authors: KP Rakesh, S Ramesh, HMM Kumar, S Chandan, DC Gowda
    Year: 2015
    Journal: European Journal of Chemistry
    Volume and Issue: 6(3)
    Pages: 254-260

 

  • Title: Diorganotin(IV) complexes of biologically potent 4(3H)-quinazolinone derived Schiff bases: Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, DNA interaction studies and …
    Authors: KS Prasad, LS Kumar, S Chandan, B Jayalakshmi, HD Revanasiddappa
    Year: 2011
    Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
    Volume and Issue: 81(1)

 

Daniel Torruco| BiologĆ­a marina | Excellence in Research

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Dr.Daniel Torruco| BiologĆ­a marina | Excellence in Research

Dr. Dantor is a seasoned researcher at CINVESTAV’s Advanced Studies Research Center in MĆ©rida, specializing in Sea Resources since 1987. With a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the National School of Biological Sciences, he pursued a Master’s in Marine Biology at CINVESTAV and earned a Doctorate in Marine Sciences with Cum Laude honors from the University of Barcelona in 1995. Over 37 years, he has held positions as associate professor and instructor researcher, demonstrating a strong dedication to marine research and education. Fluent in Spanish and English, Dr. Dantor has made significant contributions to advancing scientific knowledge in his field

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Macroalgae of the sandy cays of Alacranes Reef: Gulf of Mexico

Authors: Torruco, D., GonzƔlez-Solis, M.A.

Journal: Journal of Phytology

Year: 2024

Unusual formations in the B. R. Chinchorro Bank: Miniature atolls

Authors: Torruco, D., GonzƔlez-Solƭs, A.

Journal: Marine Ecology

Year: 2024

Phase changes between corals in Chinchorro Bank, Mexican Caribbean reef complex | Cambios de fase entre corales en Banco Chinchorro, complejo arrecifal del Caribe Mexicano

Authors: GonzƔlez, M.A., Torruco, D.

Journal: Gayana

Year: 2023

Community structure of megabenthos of Perdido Fold Belt (Tamaulipas, Mexico) and its relationship with the oceanographic and sediment parameters including potential pollutants

Authors: Rubio-Polania, J.C., GonzƔlez-Solis, A., Enriquez, C., NuƱez-Chan, F., Torruco, D.

Journal: Marine Biology Research

Year: 2022

Megabenthic communities distributed in the outer margins of the Yucatan shelf and their relationship to environmental variables

Authors: Rubio-Polania, J., Torruco-GĆ³mez, D., GonzĆ”lez-SolĆ­s, A., Lizarraga-Castro, I., GutiĆ©rrez-SolĆ­s, C.

Journal: Marine Biology Research

Year: 2022

Large-scale and long-term distribution of corals in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea of Mexico and adjacent areas: Corals distribution in Mexico and adjacent areas

Authors: Torruco, D., GonzƔlez-Solis, A., Torruco-GonzƔlez, Ɓ.D.

Journal: Regional Studies in Marine Science

Year: 2021

Megafauna benthic of outer margins of the continental shelf of Yucatan Peninsula

Authors: Rubio-Polania, J.C., Torruco-GĆ³mez, D., GonzĆ”lez-Solis, A., Ordaz, J., Caamal-JimĆ©nez, Y.

Journal: Regional Studies in Marine Science

Year: 2018

Macroalgae biodiversity in coral reefs of the Campeche Sound, the Mexican Caribbean and Belize | Biodiversidad de macroalgas en arrecifes coralinos de la Sonda de Campeche, el Caribe Mexicano y Belice

Authors: GonzƔlez-Solis, A., Torruco, D., Torruco-GonzƔlez, Ɓ.D.

Journal: Gayana – Botanica

Year: 2018

Comparative analysis of mollusks in the Los Petenes Biosphere Reserve and coastal lagoons in southeastern Mexico | AnƔlisis comparativo de los moluscos en la reserva de la biosfera Los Petenes y lagunas costeras del sureste de MƩxico

Authors: GonzƔlez-Solis, A., Torruco, D., Torruco-GonzƔlez, A.D.

Journal: Boletin de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras

Year: 2018

Fish diversity, distribution and their relationship with environmental variables in Southern Gulf of Mexico. | Diversidad y distribuciĆ³n de peces y su relaciĆ³n con variables ambientales, en el sur del golfo de MĆ©xico

Authors: Torruco, D., GonzƔlez-Solis, A., Torruco-GonzƔlez, Ɓ.D.

Journal: Revista de Biologia Tropical

Year: 2018

 

Duygu Ä°nci Ɩzbağcı | Bioinorganic Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Duygu Ä°nci Ɩzbağcı | Bioinorganic Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Bursa Uludağ University, Turkey

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬A dedicated and accomplished chemist with a strong academic background and expertise in coordination chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and biochemistry. Possessing extensive experience in synthesizing and characterizing metal complexes, particularly copper and palladium ions, and their interactions with biomolecules like DNA and proteins. Skilled in various analytical techniques including spectroscopy and molecular docking. Proven track record of academic excellence, including receiving prestigious scholarships and awards. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Bursa Uludağ University, actively contributing to the field of chemistry through research, teaching, and thesis supervision.šŸŒŸ

 

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Ā EducationšŸ“š

PhD, Chemistry: Bursa Uludağ University, 2013-2018Thesis Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Rahmiye AYDIN Thesis Title: Synthesis, Characterization, DNA/Protein Interactions and Investigation of Biological Activities of Copper(II) And Palladium(II) Ions Complexes with Phenanthroline Derivatives And Amino AcidsMSc, Chemistry: Bursa Uludağ University, 2010-2013Thesis Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. RahmiyeĀ  AYDIN Thesis Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Complexes Formed with Copper(II) Ion of L-Amino Acids and Aromatic Diimines and Investigation of Their Stability Constants and DNA Interaction Bachelor, Chemistry: Bursa Uludağ University, 2005-2009

Research AreasšŸ”¬

Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Amino Acids, Schiff bases, New drug design and characterization (elemental analysis, FT-IR, 1H NMR and 13C NMR, ESI-MS, Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis), potentiometry, spectroscopy, Investigation of the behavior of drug active substances in aqueous solution, Interactions of metal complexes and ligands (drugs, etc.) with biomacromolecules (DNA, protein, enzyme etc.), antioxidant, anticancer and antidiabetic activity, molecular docking.

Ā Academic and Administrative experiencešŸ‘©ā€šŸ«

Associate Professor: Bursa Uludağ University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry, 2022-Associate Professor: Kocaeli University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry, 2021-2022Assistant Professor: Kocaeli University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry, 2020-2021

Ā Advising ThesesšŸŽ“

BĆ¼ÅŸra GĆ¼ltekin, MSc Thesis title: Investigation of Copper(II) Complexes Containing Amino Acid Schiff Base And Phenanthroline Derivative. End date: 22.06.2023

Scholarships and awards šŸ†

Best performance academic success in 2021, Certificate of Appreciation, Kocaeli University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, 2022. Best Doctoral Thesis Award, Bursa Uludağ University, Institute of Science, 2018. TƜBÄ°TAK 2211-C Domestic Priority Areas Doctoral Scholarship Programs, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TƜBÄ°TAK), 2015-2018 PhD Scholarship, TĆ¼rk Eğitim Vakfı, 2013-2015

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  1. Title: Synthesis and crystal structures of novel copper (II) complexes with glycine and substituted phenanthrolines: reactivity towards DNA/BSA and in vitro cytotoxic and ā€¦
    • Journal: JBIC Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry
    • Year: 2017
    • Volume: 22
    • Pages: 61-85
    • Authors: D Ä°nci, R Aydın, Ɩ Vatan, T Sevgi, D Yılmaz, Y Zorlu, Y Yerli, B Ƈoşut, …

 

  1. Title: New water-soluble copper (II) complexes including 4, 7-dimethyl-1, 10-phenanthroline and l-tyrosine: synthesis, characterization, DNA interactions and cytotoxicities
    • Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
    • Year: 2015
    • Volume: 136
    • Pages: 761-770
    • Authors: D Ä°nci, R Aydın, D Yılmaz, HM GenƧkal, Ɩ Vatan, N ƇinkılıƧ, Y Zorlu

 

  1. Title: Synthesis, crystal structure, stability studies, DNA/albumin interactions, and antimicrobial activities of two Cu (II) complexes with amino acids and 5-nitro-1, 10-phenanthroline
    • Journal: Journal of Coordination Chemistry
    • Year: 2017
    • Volume: 70
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 512-543
    • Authors: D Inci, R Aydin, T Sevgi, Y Zorlu, E Demirkan

 

  1. Title: NOO-type tridentate Schiff base ligand and its one-dimensional Cu (II) coordination polymer: Synthesis, crystal structure, biomacromolecular interactions and radical scavenging ā€¦
    • Journal: Inorganica Chimica Acta
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 514
    • Pages: 119994
    • Authors: D Ä°nci, R Aydın, Y Zorlu

 

  1. Title: Equilibria studies on nickel (II) complexes with 1, 10-phenanthroline derivatives and some amino acids in aqueous solution
    • Journal: Journal of Solution Chemistry
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 50
    • Pages: 128-146
    • Authors: D Ä°nci, R Aydın

 

  1. Title: A new ternary Cu (II) complex with 4, 7ā€dimethylā€1, 10ā€phenanthroline and NOOā€type tridentate Schiff base ligand: Synthesis, crystal structure, biomacromolecular interactions ā€¦
    • Journal: Applied Organometallic Chemistry
    • Year: 2020
    • Volume: 34
    • Issue: 12
    • Article: e6016
    • Author: D Inci