Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore with a demonstrated history of working in the research area such as Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable Energy, Macroalgal Biology, Environmental Biotechnology, Marine Biotechnological applications, Estuarine ecosystem and monitoring, Estuarine Water Quality, and Marine Microbiology and skilled in extensive marine and estuarine field survey. Strong research professional with a BE (Biotechnology) from M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
Key areas and skills focused during doctoral research work:
- Biomass Characterisation: Comprehensive understanding of the biochemical composition of seaweed biomass resources.
- Biofuel and Bioethanol Production: Expertise in converting seaweed biomass into biofuels using fermentation and enzyme technologies.
- Fermentation & Yeast Isolation: Strong skills in microbial fermentation processes, with experience isolating and optimizing yeast strains for bioethanol production.
- Enzyme Study: Knowledgeable in enzyme activity analysis, specifically those involved in the breakdown of complex carbohydrates in seaweed biomass.
- Environmental Sustainability: Dedicated to using seaweed biomass resources for sustainable energy solutions.
Recipient of Amulya and Vimala Reddy Medal (2020-2021) by the Council of Institute for Best PhD thesis in the Centre for Sustainable Technologies for the thesis entitled, “Bioethanol Prospects from Estuarine Macroalgae, West Coast of Karnataka, India.”
Area of Interest: Biomass, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Fermentation Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioprocess Engineering, Environmental Science and Sustainability
We are biofuel research group focused on sustainable solutions to biomass waste generated by looking into complete biomass valorisation into value-added products along with biofuel production.