Name : Srinath. B. S Present Designation : Assistant Professor Department : Department of Microbiology, P.G. Centre, Chikka Aluvara. Qualification : M. Sc, Microbiology Academic achievements : Qualified SLET and GATE Communication Address : Department of Studies and Research in Microbiology, Mangalore University, P.G.Cetre, Chikka Aluvara-571232, Kodagu. Contact Number : +91-9743399248, +91-7411328826 Email ID : [email protected], [email protected] Permanent Address : Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Nilaya, #20, 4th Cross, RRT Road, Devasandra, K.R. Puram, -560036.

ACADAMIC RECORDS

YEAR OF DEGREE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CLASS PASSING

Bangalore Bangalore M. Sc University University 2010 First Class (Microbiology)

B. Sc Bangalore Government (Chemistry, University Science College, 2008 First Class Zoology and Bangalore Microbiology)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Fellow, University of , from November 2012 to February 2015 in the UGC funded Major research project.

AREA OF RESEARCH SPECIALIZATION

 Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles, Nano biotechnology, Geomicrobiology, Toxicology of nanomaterial’s, Molecular biology, Medical microbiology, Cancer biology, Drug delivery, Antioxidant and antimicrobial study of nanomaterial’s, Catalytic study, Biosensors.

PAPER PUBLICATIONS (International Journals)

1. B.S. Srinath, V.R. Rai, Biosynthesis of highly monodispersed, spherical gold nanoparticles of size 4–10 nm from spent cultures of Klebsiella pneumoniae, 3 Biotech. (2014) 1–6. doi:10.1007/s13205- 014-0265-2.

2. B.S. Srinath, R.V. Rai, Biosynthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Extracellular Molecules Produced by Enterobacter aerogenes and their Catalytic Study, J. Clust. Sci. (2015) 1–12. doi:10.1007/s10876- 014-0835-9.

3. B.S Srinath , V.R.Rai, Rapid biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles by Staphylococcus epidermidis: Its characterisation and catalytic activity, Mater. Lett. 146 (2015). doi:10.1016/j.matlet.2015.01.151.

4. B.S.Srinath, V. Ravishankar Rai, Biosynthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles produced by Salacia fruticosa leaf extract (Communicated).

PARTICIPATION AND PAPERS PRESENTATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOPS/ SYMPOSIA

1. Paper presented in National conference jeevanveshane 2013-14 on “Novel approaches in Life Science” held on 23-09-2013 January 2013.

2. Paper presented in KSTA conference on “Science and Technology for Education and Health Care” jointly organized by Science and Technology Academy and JSS College.

3. International Symposium on “Chemical Biology-Drug Discovery” held on 9th and 10th January 2014 by University of Mysore, Mysore.

6. Participated in the “Two day Brain- Storming Workshop on Successful Facing of Competitive Examinations” Organized by University of Mysore, held on 20th and 21st February 2014.

7. Participated in a day workshop on “Intellectual Property Training and Awareness” held on 10th April 2014 in Institute of Excellence, University of Mysore, Mysore.

4. Participated in Three days work shop on “Handling of Scientific Equipment- IOE” held from 18th – 20th August 2014 at Mysore university.

5. Participated as as a Student Delegate in the International Conference at “7th Bangalore NANO 2014” held from 4-6th December 2014 at Bangalore.

8. Poster presentation in One day National Seminar on “Chemistry and Chemical Biology” held on 26th May, 2015, University of Mysore, Mysore.

9. Poster presentation in UGC Sponsored National Symposium - 2015 on “Microbes and Health” at DOS in Microbiology university of Mysore, Mysore. 10. Poster presentation in National conference on “Application of Nanotechnology in Environmental Remediation” held on 7th October, 2015 at Tumkur University, Tumkur.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS  Life Member of Indian Science Congress.