School of Engineering and Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences
Veda Vyas Dasari
Research interests: Exploring the Impact of Micro and Nanoplastics on Ocular Commensal Bacteria
Supervisor: Dr Anil K Suresh
Email: vedavyas_dasari@srmap.edu.in
Salman Khan
Research interests: Fabrication of Plasmonic Nanoparticles and Their Interaction with in vitro and in vivo Systems for Biomedical Applications
Supervisor: Dr Anil K Suresh
Email: salman_khan@srmap.edu.in
Paila Bhagyasree
Research interests: Interaction of Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (SPIONS) with Ocular Microenvironment: Investigating the Dynamics and Biocompatibility
Supervisor: Dr Anil K Suresh
Email: bhagyasree_paila@srmap.edu.in
Sneha Asok
Research interests: Investigating the Interaction of Tear Proteins with Nanoparticles: Implications for Ocular Drug Delivery
Supervisor: Dr Anil K Suresh
Email: sneha_asok@srmap.edu.in
Nshimiyimana Wilson
Research interests: Plasma camouflage blood constituent based silver nano drugs for treating multi-drug sepsis bacteria.
Supervisor: Dr Anil K Suresh
Email: nshimiyimana_wilson@srmap.edu.in
Ramya R
Research interests: Characterization of Cancer-Causing Ron Mis-splicing for Designing Splice-Switching Antisense Oligonucleotides
Supervisor: Dr Kaushik Saha
Email: ramya_r@srmap.edu.in
Pradeep M
Research interests: Designing of RNA Structure-guided Antisense Oligonucleotides to Rescue SMN2 Splicing for Developing an Indigenous Therapy against Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Supervisor: Dr Kaushik Saha
Co-supervisor: Dr Pitchaiah Cherukuri
Email: pradeep_m@srmap.edu.in
Kiruthiga Shankar Kumar
Research interests: Computational Analysis of Metabolic Rewiring in Cancer Metabolism
Supervisor: Dr Naga Bhushana Rao Karampudi
Email: kiruthiga_shankarkumar@srmap.edu.in
Siva Bhavani Gollapalli
Research interests: Computational Analysis of Biomolecular Interactions in Viral Capsids
Supervisor: Dr Naga Bhushana Rao Karampudi
Email: sivabhavani_gollapalli@srmap.edu.in
Vanajakshi Kunchala
Research interests: Computational Analysis of Structure, Function and Evolution of Biomolecules Involved in the Defence Mechanisms of ESKAPE Pathogens
Supervisor: Dr Naga Bhushana Rao Karampudi
Email: vanajakshi_kunchala@srmap.edu.in
Sruthi Sreekantan
Research interests: Understanding Neuromuscular Adaptations to Microgravity in Mouse Models
Supervisor: Dr Pitchaiah Cherukuri
Email: sruthi_sreekantan@srmap.edu.in
Kadiyala Venkata Sruthi
Research interests: Understanding Neuromuscular Adaptations to Microgravity in Mouse Models
Supervisor: Dr Pitchaiah Cherukuri
Email: venkatasruthi_kadiyala@srmap.edu.in
Lumbini Devi Darapu
Research interests: CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated cis-editing of Sugar Transporters to Enhance Soluble Sugar Content in Tomato Fruit
Supervisor: Dr Prateek Gupta
Email: lumbini_devidarapu@srmap.edu.in
Shivani Tiwari
Research interests: Structural and Functional Analysis of Violaxanthin De-Epoxidase And Related Genes in Tomato
Supervisor: Dr Prateek Gupta
Co-supervisor: Dr Naga Bhushana Rao Karampudi
Email: shivani_tiwari@srmap.edu.in
Sri Venkata Sai Rishma Reddy Gali
Research interests: ADP-Ribosylation Signalling Mechanisms In Prostate Cancer
Supervisor: Dr Pulak Kar
Email: sairishmareddy_gali@srmap.edu.in
Priyanka Samantaray
Research interests: Characterizing the role of Sialic Acid Transporter in Acinetobacter baumannii Host Interaction and Pathogenesis
Supervisor: Dr Sudeshana Saha
Email: priyanka_samantaray@srmap.edu.in
Ankita Chattopadhyay
Research interests: Exploring the Biological and Therapeutic Potential of Bacteriophages against Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii
Supervisor: Dr Sutharsan Govindarajan
Email: ankita_chattopadhyay@srmap.edu.in
Bishal Chandra Paul
Research interests: Genomic Evolution of ESKAPE Pathogens through Phage and Plasmid Interactions
Supervisor: Dr Sutharsan Govindarajan
Email: chandrapaul_bishal@srmap.edu.in
Marepalli Anusha
Research interests: Understanding the Role of Prophage-Encoded Proteins in Modulation of Bacterial Cell Organization
Supervisor: Dr Sutharsan Govindarajan
Email: anusha_marepalli@srmap.edu.in
Magar Sharayu Narayan
Research interests: Diversity and Evolution of Jumbo Bacteriophages: A Genomic Perspective
Supervisor: Dr Sutharsan Govindarajan
Email: sharayunarayan_m@srmap.edu.in
Barath S
Research interests: Unravelling the Molecular Mechanisms of Bacteriophages Defence against CRISPR-Cas and Other Bacterial Immune Systems
Supervisor: Dr Sutharsan Govindarajan
Email: barath_s@srmap.edu.in
Nandhakumar M
Research interests: Molecular Investigation of Cas3-Based CRISPR/Cas Functions & Novel Anti-Phage Mechanisms in Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Supervisor: Dr Sutharsan Govindarajan
Email: Nandhakumar_m@srmap.edu.in
Arunima Mukherjee
Research interests: Deciphering Mitochondrial Genetics in Leishmania: Exploring Parasite Survival and Potential Therapeutic Targets
Supervisor: Dr Writoban Basu Ball
Email: arunima_m@srmap.edu.in
Vadupu Lavanya
Research interests: Unveiling the Structural Dynamics of Leishmania donovani Mitochondria: Insights into MICOS Complex
Supervisor: Dr Writoban Basu Ball
Email: lavanya_vadupu@srmap.edu.in
Ponnam Chandra Moulika
Research interests: Identification and Characterization of the ER Membrane Protein Complex (EMC) and Its Role in Lipid Transport in Leishmania donovani
Supervisor: Dr Writoban Basu Ball
Email: chandramoulika_p@srmap.edu.in
M Vijay Aditya
Research interests: Functional Genomics of Mitochondrial Biology in Caenorhabditis elegans
Guide: Dr Writoban Basu Ball
Co-Supervisor: Dr Manjunatha Thondamal
Email: vijayaditya_m@srmap.edu.in
G Jyothi Priyanka
Research interests: Genetics of aging, developmental biology in C.elegans
Supervisor: Dr Writoban Basu Ball
Co-Supervisor : Dr Manjunatha Thondamal
Email: jyothipriyanka_ghantasala@srmap.edu.in
Saranya A
Research interests: Antimicrobial Resistance Profiling of Acinetobacter baumannii: An Exploratory Epidemiological Investigation
Supervisor: Prof. Jayaseelan Murugaiyan
Email: saranya_shekharan@srmap.edu.in
Khushalbhai Rajkishorbhai Mehta
Research interests: Unlocking Microalgal TAG Potential for High-Efficiency Biofuel Production and Biorefinery Integration
Supervisor: Prof Jayaseelan Murugaiyan
Co-supervisor: Imran Pancha
Email: Imran Pancha
Vidhya Das
Research interests: Influence of Temperature, pH, and Salinity on Acinetobacter baumannii Biofilm Formation and AMR
Supervisor: Prof. Jayaseelan Murugaiyan
Email: vidhya_d@srmap.edu.in
Karpagavalli P
Research interests: Comprehensive AMR Profiling and Rapid Identification of ESKAPE Pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii by Modern Spectroscopy Techniques
Supervisor: Prof. Jayaseelan Murugaiyan
Email: karpagavalli_p@srmap.edu.in
Pavithra Rajkumar
Research interests: Novel Protein Biomarkers for Monitoring Lymphoedema Reversal in Lymphatic Filariasis
Supervisor: Prof Jayaseelan Murugaiyan
Email: pavithra_r@srmap.edu.in
Kandikatla Abhishek Ramesh
Research interests: Molecular Mechanism of Biofilm Disruption of Acinetobacter baumannii
Supervisor: Prof Jayaseelan Murugaiyan
Email: abhishek_kandikatla@srmap.edu.in
Jaasmitha Popuri
Research interests: Isolation and Characterization of Bacteriophages against Acinetobacter baumannii
Supervisor: Prof. Jayaseelan Murugaiyan
Email: jaasmitha_p@srmap.edu.in
Kotha Jyothi
Research interests: Functional Characterization of the Fatty Acid Transporter Protein Family in Caenorhabditis elegans
Supervisor: Dr Jayaseelan Murugaiyan
Co-supervisor: jyothi_kotha@srmap.edu.in