ABHIJIT DINESH Teaching/Research & Development – Biotechnology

: +91 9986977472 : [email protected] :abhijitbhatkal :linkedin.com/in/abhijit-bhatkal Currently in Belagavi,

EDUCATION  Master of Science in Molecular Genetics, University of Leicester, UK (2008)  Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology, K.L.E Society’s College of Engineering and Technology, India (2006)

RESEARCH PROJECTS During Master’s degree: Structural characterization of novel proteins encoded within the genomes of marine virus S- PM2 using biophysical techniques

During Under-graduation: Production of biodiesel from Jathropa from concept to commissioning

Guided Projects: As part of the routine activity I have guided over 10 student projects (UG and PG) from our own department as well as from Civil Engineering department. The most notable ones that have received funding have been mentioned below.

Recombinant expression, purification and activity of lipase enzyme from Bacillus subtilis (Selected by State Council for Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore Karnataka and received a grant of Rs. 6000/- in 2017)

In-silico and in-vitro assessment of traditional medicinal plants Plectranthus amboinicus and Curcuma amada Rox. against Corynebacterium diphtheria (Selected by Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore Karnataka and received a grant of Rs. 6500/- in 2018)

CAREER TRAJECTORY

Organization Designation Duration

DR. Prabhakar Kore Basic Science Research Centre Assistant Professor June 2019 – till date K.L.E Dr. M.S.S. College of Engineering and Technology Assistant Professor Mar 2009 – June 2019 K.L.E Society College of Pharmacy Lecturer cum Research Assistant Feb 2007 – Jul 2007 India Semiconductor Association Support Resource Sep 2006 – Dec 2006

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS / CONFERENCE  Co-authored with Tejas Doshi and M. B. Patil of Civil Engineering dept. - Experimental Investigation on Durability Aspects on Bacterial Concrete with M-Sand, International Journal of Civil, Structural and Concrete Engineering OPEN JOU 2018  Synthesis and Applications of Bacterial Cellulose Impregnated with Copper Nanoparticles, Presented at DELTA NCETERM -16 GMIT, Davangere, Karnataka, India  Production of Ethanol from Waste Newspaper, International Conference on Global Trends in Engineering, Technology and Management (ICGTETM-2016), IJETT Journal, ISSN: 2231-5381, Pg. No.: 589-594

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 Production of Biodiesel from Jatropha seeds and optimization of its process parameters was accepted for presentation and publication in a conference on Waste Water Management and Pollution Control 2014, held on 7th and 8th March, 2014 organized by Department of Civil Engg., KLE Dr. MSSCET, Belgaum  Co-authored with Prof. Megha Mehta - “Investigation of the Anti-microbial and Anti-inflammatory effect of Cyperus rotundus on tonsillitis” was accepted for presentation and publication in a national conference “Women in Science and Engineering” held at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad on the 5th and 6th July 2013  Abhijit Bhatkal, Sneha Punage, U. B. Deshannavar, P. Satish, B. Namrata, P. Patil, “Biodegradation of 4-CP by Pseudomonas putida NCIM Sp. 2650 under aerobic conditions”, Research Journal of Environmental Sciences 6 (6), 238-244, 2012. ISSN No. 1819-3412, D.O.I: 10.3923/rjes.2012.238.244

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED At K.L.E. Society's Dr. M. S. S College of Engineering and Technology:  Attended 6th National Level Field Workshop on Medicinal Plants in organized by KLE academy of Higher Education and Research, Indian Council for Medical Research – National Institute of Traditional Medicine, at Kulgi Nature Camp, Dandeli, UK district, from 31st January – 3rd February 2018.  Underwent a training program on “Mentorship” on the 28th and 29th July 2016 at K.L.E. Dr. MSSCET, Belgaum.  Attended an AICTE sponsored Two Weeks Summer School on “Recent Developments in Bioprocess Technology and Opportunities” from 3rd – 13th June 2015 held at KIT, Kolhapur.  Attended a workshop on “Professionalism” on the 16th of January 2015 at KLE Dr. M.S.S.C.E.T. Belgaum.  Attended a workshop on “Human Resource Development” on 28th January 2011 at K.L.E. College of Engineering and Technology, Chikodi.  Attended a faculty development program on “Mathematical and Computational Applications in Engineering” from 5th – 9th of January 2015 at KLE Dr. M.S.S.C.E.T., Belgaum.  Attended a faculty development program on “Research Methodology” from 1st – 5th of December 2014 at KLE Dr. M.S.S.C.E.T., Belgaum.  Attended a workshop on “Plant tissue culture techniques” from 30th to 31st October 2014 at KLE Dr. M.S.S.C.E.T., Belgaum.  Attended a Faculty Development program sponsored by TEQIP on “Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Life Science Industries” on the 3rd and 4th of March 2013 at Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot.  Participated as a resource person for the two-day workshop held on 28th and 29th January 2013 for P.G students and faculty of Shri. B. Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidhyalaya, Belgaum on “Basic Biotechnology Techniques” in K. L. E’s Dr. M. S. S. College of Engineering and Technology, Belgaum.  Attended a Faculty Development Program sponsored by VGST-VTU on “Nanotechnology” from 11th – 15th April 2012, at VTU Belgaum.  Participated as a resource person for the two-day workshop held on 30th and 31st January 2012 for P.G students and faculty of Shri. B. Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidhyalaya, Belgaum on “Basic Biotechnology Techniques” in K. L. E’s Dr. M. S. S. College of Engineering and Technology, Belgaum.  Participated as a resource person for the two-day workshop held on 4th and 5th January 2011 for P.G students and faculty of Shri. B. Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidhyalaya, Belgaum on “Orientation program on Biotechnology” in K. L. E’s Dr. M. S. S. College of Engineering and Technology, Belgaum.  Attended a three-day faculty development program on “Scilab and its applications” held from 21st to 23rd December 2009 at K.L.E.C.E.T, Belgaum.  Attended a two-day in-house staff development program on “High Impact Teaching Skills” organized by KLE- MISSION 10X between 6th and 7th November 2009 at K.L.E.C.E.T., Belgaum.  Participated as a resource person for the two-day workshop held on 3rd and 4th October 2009 for B.Sc. Biotechnology students on “Advanced Biotechnology Instrument Handling” in K. L. E’s Dr. M. S. S. College of Engineering and Technology, Belgaum.  Attended a workshop on “Teaching Methodology and Educational Technology” on 10th and 11th June 2009 organized by University Department of Education for Health Professionals by KLE University, Belgaum.  Headed the sponsorship committee for the National Level Symposium “TVAYAA-09”, held at K. L. E’s College of Engineering and Technology by Department of Biotechnology, Belgaum on 14th and 15th May 2009.

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