Name: Dr.Swathi.D
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification:  M. Sc Microbiology (1st Rank); Ph. D in Microbiology.
Year of Joining:  2024
Work Experience: 7 years of teaching and 5 years of Research
Subject Specialization  Microbiolog

RESEARCH

“Antibacterial peptides (ABPs) from seeds against Multidrug Resistance bacteria”

PUBLICATIONS (PAPER, BOOKS, ARTICLES ETC)
  • Proximate Composition, Antioxidant, Anthelmic and Insecticidal Activity of a macro lichen Ramalina conduplicans Vain. (Ramalinaceae). European Journal of Applied Sciences 2009; Vol 1(3):40-46
  • Efficacy of steam distillates of Coscinium fenestratum and Curcuma aromatic against bacteria causing food poisoning. Research & Reviews in BioSciences 2009; Vol 3(1)
  • Studies on chemical composition and in vitro antibacterial activity of solvent extracts of lichen Ramalina hossei vain, (Ramalinaceae). Biotechnology: An Indian Journal 2009; Vol 3(4).
  • Preliminary studies on In vitro Antifungal activity of Citrus peel distillates. Natural Products an Indian Journal Trade Science Inc. 2009; Vol 5(1):26-28
  • Antibacterial and Antifungal efficacy of steam distillate of Moringa olifere Lam. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research 2010;Vol 2 (1): 34-37
  • Antibacterial, antifungal, and free radical scavenging activity of Croton gibsonianus Nimm.Grah.(Euphorbiaceae).Journal of Natural Pharmaceuticals 2010; Vol 1(1):46-50
  • Studies on Proximate Composition, Antifungal and Anthelmintic activity of a macro lichen Ramalina hossei, H.Magn & G. Awasthi .International Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry 2010; Vol 6(2):191-201
  • Studies on Antibacterial, Anthelmintic and Antioxidant Activities of a Macrolichen Parmotrema pseudotinctorum (des. Abb.) Hale (Parmaliaceae) from Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka. International Journal of Pharm Tech Research 2010; Vol 2(2):1207-1214
  • Insecticidal efficacy of Ramalina hossei H. Magn & G. Awasthi and Ramalina Conduplicans Vain- Macrolichens from Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka. Biomedicine 2010; Vol 30(1):100-102
  • Antimicrobial, Anthelmintic, and Insecticidal activity of a macro lichen Everniastrum cirrhatum (Fr.) Hale. International Journal of Drug Development and Research 2010; Vol 2(4):780-789
  • 11. Anti-obesity (Pancreatic lipase inhibitory) activity of Everniastrum cirrhatum (Fr). Hale (Parameliaceae). Pharmacognosy Journal 2011; Vol 3(19):35-68
  • Mineral composition, Total phenol content and Antioxidant activity of a macro lichen Everniastrum cirrhatum (Fr.) Hale (Parmaliceaea). E-Journal of Chemistry 2011; Vol 8(4), 1886-1894.
  • Antibacterial Activity of Crysophyllum roxburhghii G. Don Gen (Sapotaceae) leaves. Research and Reviews in Biomedicine and Biotechnology, 2011, Vol 2(2): 25-27.
  • Enhanced antibacterial activity of Everniastrum cirrhatum (Fr.) Hale (Parmeliaceae) by Cow urine distillate. Biomedicine, 2012, Vol 32(1): 106-110.
  • Mineral Composition, Cytotoxic and Anticariogenic Activity of Scleropyrum pentandrum (Dennst.) Mabb. International Journal of Drug Development and Research, 2011, Vol 3(4): 344-350.
  • Antifungal and Cytotoxic Activity of Everniastrum cirrhatum (Fr.) Hale (Parameliaceae). Chiang Mai Journal of Science.
  • Isolation of Antibacterial Peptide from Vigna aconitifolia L.International Journal of Pharmaceutical sciences and Research.2023,14(5): 2477-2482.
  • Antioxidant Properties of the Peptide from Vigna aconitifolia L. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences.2022,13(76): 52602-52609.
Book Chapters
  • Antimicrobial peptide from seeds of Pisum sativum var. avrense (black peas)-Isolation and Evaluation of its antibacterial activity. Research Insights in Plant Science.2024,2:17-20.
  • Evaluation of antifungal activity of selected plants against Candida albicans. Contemporary Research in Biomedicine and Biotechnology.2022,18:144-146
Paper Presentation in National/ International Conferences:
  • UGC sponsored National Level Seminar on “Darwin 200, The Origin of Species150: Darwinism in Modern perspective” organized by DVS College of Arts and Science, Shivamogga-01 on 13th March 2009.
  • Two-day National Seminar on “Impact of Microbes on Health” organized by Department of PG Studies and Research in Microbiology, Kuvempu University, Shankarghatta, shivamogga01 on 27-28 February 2010.
  • One-day Seminar on “Recent advances in Microbiology” organized by Department of PG Studies and Research in Microbiology, Sahyadri Science College (Autonomous), Shivamogga on 19th March 2010.
  • “Current Trends and Alternative Approaches to Target Covid-19” participated and presented a paper entitled “Isolation of Antibacterial Peptides from Different Seeds” on 7th and 8th August 2021, organized by the Department of Chemistry in Co-ordination with IQAC, held at Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga – 577 203.
  • "Impact of Research Development in Life Sciences" participated and presented a paper entitled “Extraction and purification of Antibacterial peptids (ABPs) from different seeds” on 30th, 31st March 2022, Organized by the Department of Biochemistry and Food Technology Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta - 577 451
  • “International Conference on Recent Advances in Bio-Nano Composites for enhancing Human Health (REBNEH-24)” participated and presented a paper entitled “Isolation, purification and characterization of Vigna aconitifolia beta conglycinin (VaBc-an antibacterial peptide) from moth bean and its effect on pathogenic bacteria” on 8 and 9th January 2024, jointly organized by Gulbarga University, Kalburgi, India and University of Bradford, United Kingdom (UK).
  • “Trends in Multidisciplinary Research: Challenges and Application (TMRCA)” participated and presented a paper entitled “Antiglucosidase activities and antioxidant potentials of selected moth bean varieties” on 15 and 15 May 2024, organized by the Department of Sciences, M S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce-Autonomous, Bengaluru-560064.
CONTACT
  • Email:swathi_microbio@msrcasc.edu.in
    Department of Microbiology
    M.S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce
    Bangalore - 560054, India
  • Office: 080-23608597
  • Phone: +91 - 8073743910