Name:  Dr. Surendra A.S
Designation: Head of Department
Qualification:  Ph.D
Year of Joining: 2004
Work Experience: 20 Years

RESEARCH

A major research area is phytochemistry which involves biochemical studies on plant materials. Research areas of research interest are phytochemical analysis, studies on antioxidant and antinutritional factors, enzymology, and nutritional biochemistry.

PUBLICATIONS
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ramakrishnaiah Thippenahalli Narasimhaiah, Surendra Adagur Sudarshan Hariprasad Heggere Krishna and Sowbhagya Ramachandregowda “Application of rapid barcodes in establishing the genetic variations of lynx spiders, oxyopes javanus populations from the different parts of karnataka” Ann.Entomol.40 (01): 37-46 (2022).
  • 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 7th October 2017.
  • Presented a research paper titled “Review on pharmacological properties of Pithecellobium dulce tree” in a national conference held at Reva University, Bengaluru, on 12th January 2019.
  • Presented a research paper titled “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 -26th Oct 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 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 April 2016.
SUBJECT SPECIALISATION

Biochemistry

SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENECES
  • 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.
  • Participated in one-day field training "Dynamics of an ecosystem” conducted by Bangalore University, Bengaluru, on 26th September 2007.
  • 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 a two-day national lecture workshop on “Immunology in Health and Disease" held at M.L.A. College on 26 and 27th February 2009.
  • 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 symposium on “Chemistry for Sustainable Development" held at M.L.A. College, Bangalore, on 10th and 11th March 2011.
  • 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 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 lecture workshop on “National program on technology-enhanced learning” conducted by classes held on 2nd January 2013.
  • 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 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 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 two-day workshop on "Revised biochemistry syllabus (C.B.C.S.)” held at Vijaya College, Bengaluru, on 20th and 21st February 2015.
  • 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 day symposium on "Gandhian principles" held at Gandhi Bhavan, Bengaluru, on 10th March 2016.
  • 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 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 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 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 “National Science Day-2018” organized by K.S.T.A. on 12th March 2018.
  • Participated in a two-day workshop on “Fluorescence materials and its applications," organized by Vivekananda Degree College, Bengaluru, on 28th and 29th January 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 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 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 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 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 a Faculty Development Program on “E-Resource and Digital Content” held at R.C.A.S.C., Bengaluru, on 21st September 2019.
  • 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 by Ramaiah college of arts, science, and commerce in collaboration with K.S.T.A.
  • 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 28th and 29th January 2019.
  • Attended a five-day international webinar on “Advances in Biological Neural Networks”, organized by Ramaiah College of arts, science and commerce, from 28th July 2020 to 1st August 2020.
  • Participated in a International Webinar on “Chemical Ecology” organized by St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru, on 04th August 2020.
  • 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.
  • Attended a webinar on “Plagiarism” on 16th August 2020, organized by Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering, Bengaluru.
  • Participated in a two- day International Virtual Conference on “Creative Research in Chemical Science and Allied Applications” organized by S.D.M. Autonomous College, Ujjire, on 18th and 19th August 2020.
  • Attended an International webinar on “Technological Advancements in Biological Sciences” on 1st September 2020, organized by Ramaiah College of arts, science and commerce, Bengaluru.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
  • 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 as a 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.
  • Worked as an N.S.S. Camp officer at the university level.
  • Working as a B.O.E. member for biochemistry at Bengaluru City University.
CONTACT
  • Email: surendra_chem@msrcasc.edu.in
    Department Biochemistry
  • Address: MSRCASC, Bengaluru 560054
    India