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)

 

Zhou Li | Plant Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Danish Fayaz |Plant Science | Best Researcher Award

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Profile Summary

Dr. Li Zhou is a distinguished researcher in plant physiology, renowned for his expertise in understanding grass species’ responses to abiotic stresses like drought and high temperature. With a Ph.D. from Sichuan Agricultural University and postdoctoral experiences at Beijing Forestry University and Rutgers University, he has garnered numerous accolades, including awards from Sichuan Province and prestigious scholarships. Dr. Zhou has led major research projects funded by national and provincial organizations, contributing significantly to the field. As an editorial board member and guest editor for esteemed journals, he shapes scholarly discourse. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and extensive reviewing duties, Dr. Zhou’s impact is profound.

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

 

šŸŽ“ Education

Postdoctor Dec. 2017 – Dec. 2023 Beijing Forestry University, Turfgrass Science. Visiting Scholar Sept. 2014 – Jul. 2016 Rutgers University, Turfgrass Science. Ph.D. Sept. 2010 – Jun. 2016 Sichuan Agricultural University, Grassland Science. B.S. Sept. 2006 – Jun. 2010 Southwest University, Grassland Science

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« Professional Experiences

Professor Dec. 2023 – Present College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University. Associate Professor Dec. 2018 – Nov. 2023 College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University. Lecturer Jul. 2016 – Nov. 2018 College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University

šŸ… Honors and Awards

The Science and Technology Progress Award (Second-class), Sichuan Province, China, 2022. Academic and Technical Leader Reserve Candidate, Sichuan Province, China, 2021. Scientific and Technologic Elite, Yaā€™an, Sichuan Province, China, 2021. The Science and Technology Progress Award (Second-class), Sichuan Province, China, 2019. Frontrunner 5000 Top Articles in Outstanding S&T Journals of China, 2017. Top 100 Most Influential Domestic Academic Papers in China, 2017. Reward-gainer of the excellent PhD dissertation in Sichuan Agricultural University, 2016. Wang Dong Grass-Science Scholarship, Chinese Grassland Society, 2014.

šŸ”¬ Major Research Projects

The National Natural Science Foundation of China Title: GABA is involved in stress memory that regulates drought and heat tolerance in creeping bentgrass Duration: 2022-2025. Sichuan Science and Technology Program Title: Screening for cadmium-tolerant bermudagrass genotypes and potential mechanism of cadmium tolerance Duration: 2022-2023 The National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaTitle: Reactive oxygen species induced by Ī³-aminobutyric acid (GABA) regulate heat shock transcription factors involved in the improvement of heat tolerance in creeping bentgrass Duration: 2018-2021 China Postdoctoral Science FoundationTitle: The Ca2+ signaling system is involved in GABA-regulated drought tolerance in creeping bentgrass Duration: 2018-2020 Sichuan International Cooperation ProjectTitle: The mechanism of heat and drought tolerance induced by Ī³-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in creeping bentgrass Duration: 2017-2019

šŸ“ Editorial Positions

Editorial Board Member, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 2023-present. Young Scientist Editor, Grass Research, 2023-present. Guest Editor, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023-2024. Guest Editor, Plants, 2021-2022.

šŸ“š Publications and Reviewers

Dr. Li Zhou is a leading researcher in the field of plant physiology, focusing on physiological and molecular mechanisms in grass species in response to various abiotic stresses such as drought, high temperature, salinity, etc. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles (71 in English) as the first author or corresponding author in prestigious journals like The Plant Journal, Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, Crop Science, Plant Cell & Physiology, Plant and Soil, Planta, Physiologia Plantarum, among others. Dr. Zhou is actively involved in teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. As a senior reviewer, he evaluates more than fifty manuscripts annually for reputable journals such as Plant Biotechnology Journal, Molecular Ecology, Environmental and Experimental Botany, Industrial Crops and Products, Annals of Botany, Physiologia Plantarum, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Crop Science, etc. In 2023, he was ranked as a world top 2% scientist in the field of Plant Biology & Botany.

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

  1. Title: Ī³-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) priming improves seeds germination and seedlings stress tolerance associated with enhanced antioxidant metabolism, DREB expression, and dehydrin accumulation in white clover under water stress.
    Authors: Zhou Min, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Peng Yan, Liu Lin, Liu Wei, Zhang Yan, Li Zhou*
    Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science
    Volume: 12
    Page: 776939

 

  1. Title: Adaptability to high temperature and stay-green genotypes associated with variations in antioxidant, chlorophyll metabolism, and Ī³-aminobutyric acid accumulation in creeping bentgrass species.
    Authors: Li Zhou*, Tang Mingyan+, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Zhang Yan, Han Liebao, Peng Yan*
    Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science
    Volume: 12
    Page: 750728

 

  1. Title: Water and oxidative homeostasis, Na+/K+ transport, and stress-defensive proteins associated with spermine-induced salt tolerance in creeping bentgrass.
    Authors: Geng Wan, Qiu Yongsen, Peng Yan, Zhang Yan, Li Zhou*
    Journal: Environmental and Experimental Botany
    Volume: 192
    Page: 104659

 

  1. Title: Chitosan (CTS) alleviates heat-induced leaf senescence in creeping bentgrass by regulating chlorophyll metabolism, antioxidant defense, and the heat shock pathway.
    Authors: Huang Cheng, Tian Yulong, Zhang Bingbing, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Li Zhou*, Zhu Yongqun*
    Journal: Molecules
    Volume: 26
    Page: 5337

 

  1. Title: Diethyl aminoethyl hexanoate priming ameliorates seed germination via involvement in hormonal changes, osmotic adjustment, and dehydrins accumulation in white clover under drought stress.
    Authors: Muhammad Jawad Hassan+, Geng Wan+, Zeng Weihang, Muhammad Ali Raza, Imran Khan, Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Peng Yan, Zhu Yongqun*, Li Zhou*
    Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science
    Volume: 12
    Page: 709187

 

  1. Title: Alterations of endogenous hormones, antioxidant metabolism, and aquaporin gene expression in relation to Ī³-aminobutyric acid-regulated thermotolerance in white clover.
    Authors: Qi Hongyin+, Kang Dingfan+, Zeng Weihang+, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Peng Yan, Zhang Xinquan, Zhang Yan, Feng Guangyan, Li Zhou*
    Journal: Antioxidants
    Volume: 10
    Page: 1099

 

  1. Title: Photosynthetic maintenance and heat shock protein accumulation relating to Ī³-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-regulated heat tolerance in creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera).
    Authors: Zeng Weihang, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Kang Dingfan, Peng Yan, Li Zhou*
    Journal: South African Journal of Botany
    Volume: 141
    Page: 405-413

 

  1. Title: Spermine alleviates heat-induced senescence through regulating water and oxidative balance, photosynthesis, and heat shock proteins in creeping bentgrass.
    Authors: Liang Linlin+, Cao Yiqin+, Wang Duo, Peng Yan, Zhang Yan, Li Zhou*
    Journal: Biologia Plantarum
    Volume: 65
    Page: 184-192

 

  1. Title: Transcriptional regulation and stress-defensive key genes induced by Ī³-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in association with tolerance to water stress in creeping bentgrass.
    Authors: Li Zhou*, Tang Mingyan, Cheng Bizhen, Han Liebao*
    Journal: Plant Signaling & Behavior
    Volume: 16
    Page: 3