• Qualification: MSc, MPhil, BEd, HDCS, K-SET, (Ph.D.)
  • Department: Department of Chemistry
  • Designation:Assistant Professor & NSS Officer
  • Year of Experience: 19 Years
  • Email ID: surendra_chem@msrcasc.edu.in

Academic  and Professional Achievements

Research Publications 

  • Adagur Sudarshan Surendra., “Characterisation of Esterase isolated from Pithecellobium dulce seeds” in an international conference held at Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru, organized by K.S.T.A., from 24th-26thOct 2019.
  • Adagur Sudarshan Surendra., Kora Rudhraiah Siddalinga Murthy., “Preliminary study on antinutritional factors and evaluation of antioxidant and anticancer activities of seeds extracts of Pihecellobium dulce”, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, March 2019, Volume 6, Issue 3.
  • Surendra A. S., Siddalinga Murthy K. R., and Malini M. R., “Review on pharmacological properties of Pithecellobium dulce tree," Res. Jour. of Life Sci., Bioinf. Pharm. and Chem. Sci.,January 2019, 263-271, DOI 10.26479/2019.0501.72,
  • Presented a research paper titled “Review on pharmacological properties of Pithecellobium dulce tree” in a national conference held at Reva University, Bengaluru, on 12thJanuary 2019.
  • Presented and published a paper as co-author in the 10th National Women's Science Congress, Organized by Matru Vedike in association with M. S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science, and Commerce,Bengaluru,  on 6th & 7th November 2017.
  • Presented a research paper titled “Comparison of antioxidant activities of seed coat and endosperm extract of Pithecellobium dulce" in an international conference held at S.F.G.C., Bengaluru, on 7thOctober 2017.
  • Presented and published a paper titled “Creativity, Innovation and Leadership Development in Students” in the National Conference on “Research, Consultancy, and Innovation in Higher Educational Institutions-Issues and challenges”organized by the Internal quality assurance cell of M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts Science and Commerce,Bengaluru,  on 5th April2016.

Conferences / Workshops / Seminars / Others - Attended

  • Attended an International webinar on “Technological Advancements in Biological Sciences” on 1st September 2020, organized byRamaiah College of arts, science and commerce, Bengaluru.
  • Participated in a two- day International Virtual Conference on “Creative Research in Chemical Science and Allied Applications” organized byS.D.M. Autonomous College, Ujjire, on 18th and 19th August 2020.
  • Attended a webinar on “Plagiarism” on 16th August 2020, organized bySri Venkateshwara College of Engineering, Bengaluru.
  • Participated in a two- day international Webinar on “Avenues for Research in Chemistry and Biochemistry” organized by the Vijaya College, Bengaluru, on 6th and 7th August 2020.
  • Participated in a International Webinar on “Chemical Ecology” organized bySt. Aloysius College, Mangaluru, on 4th August 2020.
  • Attended a five-day international webinar on “Advances in Biological Neural Networks”, organized byRamaiah College of arts, science and commerce, from 28th July 2020 to 1st August 2020.
  • Participated in the 1st international conference on “Life, Chemical and Health Sciences (I.C.L.C.H.S.)” from 24th to 26th October 2019, organized byRamaiah college of arts, science, and commerce in collaboration with K.S.T.A.
  • Participated in a Faculty Development Program on “E-Resource and Digital Content” held at R.C.A.S.C., Bengaluru,on 21st September2019.
  • Participated in a Training Program on “Educating and Empowering the Y.R.C. program officers” held at Bengaluru Central University,Bengaluru,  conducted by Youth Red Cross Wing, on 30th and 31st August 2019.
  • Participated in a National Seminar on “New Methodology of Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC-Issues and Challenges” held at R.C.A.S.C., Bengaluru, on 11th April 2019.
  • Participated in a Faculty Development Program on “An Innovative New Generation Enzymatic PCR” held at R.C.A.S.C., Bengaluru, conducted by Biochemistry teachers’ forum, on 26th March 2019.
  • Participated in the celebration of “National Science Day” on “Science for the people and the people for science”organized by K.S.T.A., on 2nd March 2019.
  • Participated in the two-day workshop on “Fluorescence materials and its applications," organized by Vivekananda degree College, Bengaluru, on 28thand 29th January 2019.
  • Participated in a Faculty Development Program on “Effective Pedagogical Techniques for Today’s Google Era” held on 4th September 2018 at R.C.A.S.C.
  • Participated in “National Science Day-2018” organized by K.S.T.A. on 12th March 2018.
  • Participated in a three-day faculty development program on "Meditation for Work-Life Balance" held at M.S.R.C.A.S.C., Bengaluru, on 14th, 15th, and 16th September 2017.
  • Participated in a two-day workshop titled "Hands-on training on science laboratory equipment and instrumentation” held at Maharani Science College for women, Bengaluru, on 5th and 6th September 2017.
  • Participated in a two-day national level symposium cum workshop on “D.N.A. Day" held at V.I.T. University, Vellore, on 4th and 5th March 2017.
  • Participated in a day workshop on "Instrumentation, application, and maintenance of instruments" held at M.L.A. College, Bengaluru, on 1st March 2017.
  • Participated in a day symposium on "Gandhian principles" held at Gandhi Bhavan, Bengaluru, on 10th March 2016.
  • Participated in the U.G.C. and K.S.T.A. sponsored National Conference on “Enzymatic Research in Agriculture, Food and Industrial Biotechnology” held at Maharani’s Science College for Women, Bengaluru, on 12th and 13th March 2015.
  • Participated in a two-day workshop on "Revised biochemistry syllabus (C.B.C.S.)” held at Vijaya College, Bengaluru, on 20th and 21st February 2015.
  • Participated in a national conference on “Recent advances in biosciences" conducted by M. S. Ramaiah college of arts, science, and commerce,Bengaluru, held on 28th March 2014.
  • Participated in a workshop on “Role of Colleges in Taking Karnataka Towards 100% Voluntary Blood Donation” on 1st October 2013, conducted by Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society at Bengaluru.
  • Participated in a N.A.A.C. sponsored workshop held at M.S.R.C.A.S.C., Bengaluru, on 16th April 2013.
  • Participated in a lecture workshop on “National program on technology-enhanced learning” conducted by Classle held on 2nd January 2013.
  • Participated in a two-day national lecture workshop on “Renewable energy" held at M.S.R.C.A.S.C.,Bengaluru, on 21st and 22nd August 2012.
  • Participated in a two-day symposium on “International year for sustainable energy" held at M.S.R.C.A.S.C., Bengaluru, on 23rd and 24th February 2012.
  • Participated in a two-day symposium on “Chemistry for Sustainable Development" held at M.L.A. College, Bangalore, on 10th and 11th March 2011.
  • Participated in the university level N.S.S. leadership training camp held at N.S.S. Bhavan, Jnanabharahi campus, Bangalore, on 5th and 11th October 2010.
  • Participated in a two-day national lecture workshop on “Immunology in Health and Disease" held at M.L.A. College on 26 and 27th February 2009.
  • Undergone training in Yoga and allied branches from 18th August to 29th August 2008 conducted by Gokula Ayush Arogyadhama of M.S.R.M.C., Bengaluru.
  • Participated in one-day field training "Dynamics of an ecosystem” conducted by Bangalore University,Bengaluru, on 26th September 2007.
  • Attended a seminar entitled "Biotechnology of D.N.A. cleaving towards photodynamic therapy (PDT) – designing a molecule through X-ray crystallography" on 15th May 2006.

Awards and Recognitions

  • Recognized as a B.O.E. member for Govt. Science College, Bengaluru.
  • Worked as B.O.E., paper setter, and examiner for M.L.A. autonomous College, Bengaluru.
  • Worked as paper setter and examiner for Bangalore University examinations.
  • Worked asa paper setter and examiner for N.M.K.R.V. autonomous College.
  • Worked as a Squad member in Bangalore University for U.G. examinations.  
  • Worked as paper setter and evaluator for University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru.
  • Worked as an External examiner for Jain University, Bengaluru.
  • Worked as a resource person for RIMS, Bengaluru.
  • Working as a B.O.E. member for biochemistry at Bengaluru City University.
  • Worked as a N.S.S. Camp officer at the university level.

Contribution to the Development for Institution

  • Established M.Sc. Biochemistry course.
  • Established an N.S.S. unit in the College and worked as an "N.S.S. program officer."
  • Worked in Web Committee, Magazine committee, University examination committee, U.G. and P.G. admission committee, cumulative attendance committee, proctor committee, discipline committee, etc. of the College.
  • Worked as NAAC III and V Criterion representative for N.A.A.C. accreditation.
  • Achieved 100% students pass results with many centum scorers.          
  • Established M.O.U. with research companies.      
  • Organized and coordinated educational trips.
  • Coordinated students’ workshops.

Administrative / Organizational / Others 

  • Organized an Add On course on "Basic Techniques of D.N.A. Isolation and Protein Purification" in R.C.A.S.C. from 17/08/2017 to 17/09/2017.
  • Conducted a Certificate course on “Clinical Biochemistry” from 25th to 28th September 2018.
  • Conducted an Add on course on “PCR Instrumentation, Handling and Troubleshooting” for students from 27/03/2019 to 28/04/2019.
  • Organized 08 N.S.S. Special camps (07 Days) at different Villages around Bangalore with 50 students and conducted many social service activities.
  • Organized a “Govt. School painting and renovation” camp in collaboration with Campus 2 Community from 21st  to 23rd September 2019 and 21st to 24th February 2020.
  • Organized and conducted a National level Organ donation workshop on 12.02.2020 at R.C.A.S.C. Auditorium.
  • Organizing and conducting many social service activities like a plastic-free campaign, Eco-Ganesha awareness, Waste segregation workshop, First aid training, tree plantation, Organ donation workshop, Eye check-up camps, Dental check-up camps, Orphanage visit and donation, Flood relief fundraising, and donation and Pulse polio program.
  • Organizing Blood donation camps every year since 2009 in association with various blood banks.
  • Conducted a “Science Popularization Program” for School students.
  • I have been inspiring and also guiding students on various competitive exams like NEET, J.A.M., K.S.E.T., C.S.I.R., J.N.U., I.I.S.C., and civil services.