Lt. Ashok Kumar S

Lt. Ashok Kumar S

Assistant Professor

MSc., (PhD)

ashok.bt@bmsce.ac.in

Research Interests: 1. Molecular and biochemical characterization of human phospholipid scramblases  
2. Purification and characterization of a thermostable proteases and lipases
3. Screening of various secondary metabolites of medicinal plants for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases
4. Enzymatic production of biodiesel using immobilized lipases 5.Synthesis, characterization and applications of nanoparticles form bio wastes

About

A caring, self-motivated individual with a passion for helping people and improving their quality of life. An organized, effective communicator with students, colleagues and management and an ability to remain calm even in stressful or unexpected circumstances. Sympathetic, caring attitude and supportive of those who may be slow learners. Confident team player, thriving on challenge and with a positive, cheerful attitude to student care, teaching and research. Adaptable, flexible and willing to learn as well as trustworthy, honest, reliable and part of a team that ensures best possible outcome-based education for all the students. Apart from academics I enjoy taking part in charity runs and completed 10 Full Marathons and 50 Half Marathons. I am a trained martial artist and hold 4th KUP in Hapkido (Korean Martial Art). I have trained and worked as a theatre artist and played several different characters in number of plays as part of a Bangalore based theatre troupe “KALAGANGOTHRI”

Education

  • MSc (Biochemistry) - Biochemistry
    KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY
    Passed Year: 1996 | Program Type: FullTime
  • BSc - Chemistry, Zoology, Sericulture
    Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga
    Passed Year: 1990 | Program Type: FullTime

Selected Publications

  • Journal | Published On : 07-03-2024
    Hafeeda, K., R. Manas, A.K. Shettihalli, R.M. Reddy, M.S. Mustak, R. Jetti, R. Abdulla, D.R. Sirigiri, D. Ramdan and M. I. Ammarullah
    Hafeeda, K., R. Manas, A.K. Shettihalli, R.M. Reddy, M.S. Mustak, R. Jetti, R. Abdulla, D.R. Sirigiri, D. Ramdan and M. I. Ammarullah (2024), Identifying Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets by Multiomic Analysis for HNSCC: Precision Medicine and Healthcare Management. ACS Omega.
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  • Journal | Published On : 29-05-2023
    Malini, S., K. Raj, L. Kumari, L. Jayant, A.K. Shettihalli, and A. Appaji
    Malini, S., K. Raj, L. Kumari, L. Jayant, A.K. Shettihalli, and A. Appaji (2023), Chloramine-T-induced oxidation of Rizatriptan Benzoate: An integral chemical and spectroscopic study of products, mechanisms and kinetics. Open Chemistry, 21, 20220341-20220357.
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  • Book Chapter or Books | Published On : 05-04-2023
    Shettihalli. A.K., S. Vinjamuri, S.D.N. Reddy, R. Pai and P. Narayanan
    Shettihalli. A.K., S. Vinjamuri, S.D.N. Reddy, R. Pai and P. Narayanan. Metagenomics Analysis of Extremophiles and Its Potential Use in Industrial Waste Water Treatment. pp. 227-250. In M.P. Shah (ed) Modern Approaches in Waste Bioremediation (Environmental Microbiology). Springer Nature Switzerland AG, (2023).
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  • Journal | Published On : 30-09-2022
    Bhatia, S., P. Gokhale, T. Katte, S. Acharya, A.A. Rasalkar, S. Vidapanakal, R. Manas, S. Chinnam, P. Narayanan, A.K. Shettihalli, V. Kadappa, and D.N.R Sirigiri
    Bhatia, S., P. Gokhale, T. Katte, S. Acharya, A.A. Rasalkar, S. Vidapanakal, R. Manas, S. Chinnam, P. Narayanan, A.K. Shettihalli, V. Kadappa, and D.N.R Sirigiri (2022), Assessing the Vulnerability of Cancer Patients for COVID-19. ACS Omega, 7, 35735–35742.
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  • Book Chapter or Books | Published On : 24-06-2022
    Rasalkara, A.A., S. Bhatia, T. Katte, P. Narayanan, S. Vinjamuri, A.K. Shettihalli, S. Kabade, R.N. Manas, V. Kadappa and D.N.S. Reddy
    Rasalkara, A.A., S. Bhatia, T. Katte, P. Narayanan, S. Vinjamuri, A.K. Shettihalli, S. Kabade, R.N. Manas, V. Kadappa and D.N.S. Reddy. COVID-19 and its impact on cancer, HIV, and mentally ill patients. pp. 95-137. In A. Kaklauskas, A. Abraham, K. Okoye, and S. Guggari (eds) Lessons from COVID-19. Academic Press, 2022.
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  • Journal | Published On : 31-03-2021
    Shettihalli, A.K., S.K. Palanirajan and S.N. Gummadi
    Shettihalli, A.K., S.K. Palanirajan and S.N. Gummadi (2021), Are cysteine residues of human phospholipid scramblase 1 essential for Pb2+ and Hg2+ binding?induced scrambling of phospholipids? European Biophysics Journal, 50(5), 745-757.
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  • Journal | Published On : 27-12-2017
    Rachana, D.S., G. Jayashree, S. Pradeep and A.K. Shettihalli
    Rachana, D.S., G. Jayashree, S. Pradeep and A.K. Shettihalli (2017), Computational Analysis of Protein-Protein Interactions of G Protein Coupled Receptors. International Journal of Fundamental & Applied Sciences, 6(2), 14-17
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  • Journal | Published On : 14-09-2017
    Yallappa, S., D.R. Deepthi, S. Yashaswini, R. Hamsanandini, M. Chandraprasad, S.A. Kumar and G. Hegde
    Yallappa, S., D.R. Deepthi, S. Yashaswini, R. Hamsanandini, M. Chandraprasad, S.A. Kumar and G. Hegde (2017), Natural biowaste of groundnut shell derived nano carbons: Synthesis, characterization and its in vitro antibacterial activity. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, 12, 84-90.
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  • Journal | Published On : 13-09-2017
    Ashoka, H., P. Hegde, K.H. Manasa, C. Madihalli, S. Pradeep and A.K. Shettihalli
    Ashoka, H., P. Hegde, K.H. Manasa, C. Madihalli, S. Pradeep and A.K. Shettihalli (2017), Isolation and detection of vinca alkaloids from endophytes isolated from catharanthus roseus. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4(10), 675-683
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  • Conference | Published On : 27-04-2016
    Siddiqua, S., A.J. Samprathi, S.H. Totagera, and A.K. Shettihalli
    Siddiqua, S., A.J. Samprathi, S.H. Totagera, and A.K. Shettihalli (2016) Extraction, Quantification and Antimicrobial Activity of Phytochemicals From Tea and Ageratum Conyzoides and Production of Ethanol From Tea Waste; State Level Technical Paper presentation on Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering 27th April 2016 MVJ College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Conference | Published On : 26-02-2016
    Gaonkar, R., A. Hadagali, A.K. Shettihalli, and G. Hegde
    Gaonkar, R., A. Hadagali, A.K. Shettihalli, and G. Hegde (2016) Antifungal potential of the neutraceuticals-Effect of citral on ergosterol biosynthesis in yeast S. Cerevisiae. ICGTSE & Trade Show, Saint Joseph's College, Bengaluru
  • Conference | Published On : 27-09-2014
    Hadagali, A. and A.K. Shettihalli
    Hadagali, A. and A.K. Shettihalli (2014) Standardization of indirect and DAS ELISA for purified cucumber mosaic virus: UGC Sponsored National Conference on Biotechnology for Human Welfare, Tumkur University, Tumkur (ISBN: 978-93-82694-16).
  • Journal | Published On : 09-05-2013
    Shettihalli, A.K. and S.N. Gummadi
    Shettihalli, A.K. and S.N. Gummadi (2013) Biochemical evidence for lead and mercury induced transbilayer movement of phospholipids mediated by human phospholipid scrambalse 1. Chemical Research in Toxicology, 26, 918-925
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  • Conference | Published On : 21-01-2012
    Shettihalli, A.K. and S.N. Gummadi
    Shettihalli, A.K. and S.N. Gummadi (2012) Biochemical and Biophysical characterization of Heavy Metal Binding Properties of human Phospholipid scramblase 1. Annual Meeting of the Indian Biophysical Society (IBS-2012), PP13

Other Information

1. Funding:
As a Principal investigator sanctioned an amount of Rs. 20, 00,000/- for the project “Cloning, Overexpression, Purification and Biochemical and Biophysical Studies on Human Phospholipid Scramblase 1 (hPLSCR1) Upon Metal Ion Binding funded by TEQIP II during the academic year 2016-17.
2. Position and Honors:
(i) Research Fellowship (QIP), Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Madras – Chennai, Tamilnadu, 2010 to 2013 awarded by ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION (AICTE), GOVERNMENT OF INDIA -- New Delhi, India.
(ii) Qualified in the GATE Examination (225 rank) conducted by IIT Karagpur-2006.
(iii) Qualified in the NET Examination, conducted by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Pusa, New Delhi-Dec, 2001.
(iv) Qualified in the Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship in life Sciences conducted by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Pusa, New Delhi-June, 2000.
3. Honors/Awards:
(i) Awarded Elite + Gold Medal NPTEL Online Certification (Funded by the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India) for successfully completing the 4 week course.

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