DEPARTMENT OF Microbiology

Dr. R. USHA SRI

Area of specialization : Pharmaceutical Virology

Membership details in any committee or club : 

  • Life member of Microbiology Society of India.
  • Life member of Indian Science Congress Association
  • Indian Association of Biomedical sciences
  • International association of medical and pharmaceutical virology.

Research guidance

M.Phil  : NIL

Ph.D    :  NIL

 

Seminars / conferences / Workshops: 

Year

 

State / National / International

 

Title

Presented / Participated

2025

National Conference

Maharshi Agasty.s insights for the future : Bridging Ancient wisdom and Modern Innovation

Presented

2025

National Workshop

Innovations in Advanced materials and Intellectual property management in science and Technology

Participated

2025

FDP

AI and Chat GPT: Innovation, Applications and Ethics in Education and research.

Participated

2025

International Conference

Nanotechnology and Material science- Green chemistry as an effective source of drug design and Drug delivery in Nano biotechnology

Presented

2025

FDP

Technology stress and well being - Holistic approach

Participated

2024

International Conference

Micro 24

Presented

2021

International conference

Impact of Engineering, Science and Management on digital transformation

Participated

2021

National Webinar

Introduction to LCMS

Participated

2021

International webinar

New horizons on microbial technology

Participated

2021

International Conference

Emerging and re-emerging diseases in health care settings

Presented

2021

International webinar

Industrial innovations and entrepreneurship opportunities in algal technology

Participation

2021

International webinar

Current trends in Microbiology

Participation

2021

National Conference

Biodrassilence 21

Presented

2021

International webinar

Transmission, pathogenesis and host immune response of Sars Co v-2

Participated

2021

International webinar

Infection, Prevention and control of Covid 19

Participated

2021

International webinar

Recent trends in Biotechnology and applications

Participated

2021

International webinar

Biodiversity and Ecotourism

Participated

2021

National workshop

Data science and computing

Participated

2021

International Conference

Emerging trends in Food protectants and pest control

Presented

2021

International Conference

Advances in Biotechnology and Gene technology

Participated

2021

International Webinar

Ocular microbiome

Participated

2021

International conference

Innovative products from life science sectors

Participated

2021

International conference

Nano medicine and Nanomaterials

Participated

2021

International webinar

Nano biomaterials for Biomedical applications

Participated

2020

webinar

Covid 19 awareness programme

Participated

2020

webinar

A1 based proctoring in education

Participated

2020

webinar

Antibiotics-why crisis

Participated

2020

webinar

EFFECTIVE

FACILITATING SKILLS - BEST PRACTICE

Participated

2020

webinar

Will to Win

Participated

2020

webinar

Novel microbes of new threat.

Participated

2020

webinar

Learning from everything

Participated

2020

webinar

Research insights and publication strategies

Participated

2020

webinar

Alternative therapy - A Way of Living”/

Participated

2020

E- CONFERENCE

Novel Biotechnological approach to sustain in Pandemic scenario/ 

Presented

2019

International seminar

Sustainable water integrated management

Participated

2019

 

International

conference

 

Emerging trends in statistical data analysis

Participated

2019

National seminar

Genetic diversity

Participated

2018

National conference

Blood plate let contamination from skin samples during blood transfusions

Presented

2018

 

 

International conference

Emerging trends in Commerce, Management, Economics, Computer science, and Microbiology

Presented

2018

 

International

conference

 

Bacteria as bioterrorist/ for contamination of Blood plate lets during blood transfusion.

Presented

2018

 

State level seminar

Horizons of Research

Participated

2018

 

National seminar

Metabolomics approach

Participated

2017

National

Integrating Bio informatics and Nano technology in drug discovery

Participated

2017

National seminar/

The biology of ageing- an overview

participated/

2017

National conference

excellence in higher education

Participated

2017

International conference

Molecular Signature-Gen next

Participated

2017

 

 

 

International conference

Food Microbiology & Food safety- upcoming changes, technologies and emerging risks

Participated

2017

National conference

In vitro antidiabetic activity of Endophytic fungi- Gracilaria lacunata/

Presented

2016

National conference

Tangible benefits of Marine Biotechnology research in food, Health, Energy and Industrial sectors/

Participated

2016

National conference

Tangible benefits of Marine Biotechnology research in food, Health, Energy and Industrial sectors

Participated

2015

International seminar

New Horizons in Microbiology- Challenges &     prospectus

 

Participated

2015

National conference

Biodiversity and Human Health: new perspectives

 

Participated

2015

Regional conference

Recent advances in Nano technology

 

Participated

2014

International seminar

Human rights perspective on HIV/AIDS/ Disease and it amendments in India.

 

Participated

2014

National seminar

Chromatographic techniques

 

Participated

2013

International conference

Emerging trends& challenges in science& technology

Participated

 

Research Publications:

Year of publication

 

Proceedings / Journals / Books

Title of the paper

Name of the

Journal

Name of the Publisher

2025

Journal

A study on Antibacterial activity of crude ethanolic fruit peel extracts against bacterial isolates from spoiled dairy products by well diffusion method and analysis of Punica granatum peel extract by Thin layer chromatography.

Journal of Microbiology and related research.

Red Flower Publications

2023

BOOK

Artificial Intelligence- Genomic studies in the advancement of Agriculture

Bentham Science

Bentham Science Publishers

2022

Journal

A comprehensive review study on microbial surfactants and their applications

International of Science and Technology

MACFAST Publications/15

2022

Journal

Advances in Biotechnology -Innovations- an outlook

International conference on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases - Conference Proceedings

ICAB/598

2022

Journal

A review study on genome edited versus genetically engineered tomatoes

International Journal of Science and Technology

MACFAST Publications/15

2022

Journal

Molecular diagnostic methods used for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

ESN Publications/35-5

2022

Journal

Mycophages as a novel approach in the treatment of Tuberculosis

International of Science and Technology

MACFAST Publications/15

2022

Journal

A comprehensive review study on sterility of pharmaceutical products in the current scenario

Gene. Magazine

Gene-SSN /15

2021

Journal

Sprouts as novel antifungal agents against isolates from air conditioner remotes and docking studies against Aspergillus niger

International of Science and Technology

Mac fast Publishers

2021

International Journal

Antimicrobial activity of an aqueous extract of lentil sprout against isolates from AC remotes

International Journal of Life Sciences and Research

Mac fast Publishers

2021

Book

SPROUTS AS NOVEL ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS AGAINST ISOLATES FROM AIR CONDITIONER REMOTE AND DOCKING STUDIES AGAINST ASPERGILLUS NIGER

ENVIRONMENT IN 21 ST CENTURY

K.D.PUBLICATIONS

2020

Journal

ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF LENTIL SPROUTS AGAINST ISOLATES FROM AIR CONDITIONER REMOTES

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE SCIENCE AND RESEARCH

DIVA ENTERPRISES

2018

Journal/ISSN-2249-8870/4.83

A Study On Invitro Anti-Diabetic Activity Of Crude Acetone Extract Of Rhizophus Species By Alpha Amylase Inhibitory Assay

European Journal Of Biomedical And Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dr. K. M. Girhepunje
At. Po. Lakhani, Ta. Lakhani,
Dist. Bhandara, Maharashtra

2018

Proceedings/

ISBN No -     978-93-81-992-79-

Isolation, Identification And Characterization Of Bacterial Pathogens From Uti

Proceedings Of The National Conference On Recent Trends And Developments In Health And Chemical Sciences

 

2018

Proceedings /

ISBN No -     978-93-81-992-79-1

Blood Platelet Contamination From Skin Samples During Blood Transfusion

Proceedings Of The National Conference On Recent Trends And Developments In Health And Chemical Sciences

 

2018

Proceedings/

ISBN No -     978-93-81-992-79-1/

Antibacterial Efficacy Of Aegle Marmelos Against Bacterial Pathogens Isolated From Uti

Proceedings Of The National Conference On Recent Trends And Developments In Health And Chemical Sciences

 

2018

Proceedings/

ISBN 978-81-936929-2-9

Bacteria As Bioterrorists  For Contamination Of Blood Plate Lets During Blood Transfusion

Emerging Trends In Computer Technology And Microbiology

 

2018

Journal/(E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138/5.97

Larvicidal And Genotoxic Activity Of Silver Nanoparticle Synthesized From Bacillus Megaterium Against Aedes Aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)

International Journal Of Research And Analytical Reviews

Root Society for Indexing and Impact Factor Service
Ahmedabad, Gujrat,
India-380001
rootindexing@gmail.com

2018

Journal/(E-ISSN /2456 – 6470/5.125)

Green Synthesis Of Silvernanoparticles As Novel Antifungal Agents

International Journal Of Trend In Scientific Research And Development

Dr. M. M. Patel
(Professor, BBA Department, K.K.Parekh Commerce College, Amreli, Gujarat)
Mo: +91 84908 80838

2018

Journal/(E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138/5.97)

Solation Of Hepatitis B Positive Dna From Serum

International Journal Of Research And Analytical Reviews

Root Society for Indexing and Impact Factor Service
Ahmedabad, Gujrat,
India-380001
rootindexing@gmail.com

2018

Journal/(E-ISSN 2456 – 6470/5.125)

Staphylococcus Aureus Pigment-Bio Colour As A Novel Antibacterial Agent Against Staphylococcus Aureus Isolate From Coins

International Journal Of Trend In Scientific Research

Dr. M. M. Patel
(Professor, BBA Department, K.K.Parekh Commerce College, Amreli, Gujarat)
Mo: +91 84908 80838

2018

/ Journal/(E-ISSN 2349-8870/4.918)

Serratia Species Pigment- Bio Colour As Most Novel Antibacterial Agent Against Staphylococcus Aureus Isolate From Coin

European Journal Of Biomedical And Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dr. K. M. Girhepunje
At. Po. Lakhani, Ta. Lakhani,
Dist. Bhandara, Maharashtra

2018

Journal/(E-ISSN-2018/2349-8870/4.382)

Micrococcus Roseus Pigment- Biocolour As Novel Antibacterial Agent Against Staphylococcus Aureus Isolate From Currency Notes

European Journal Of Biomedical And Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dr. K. M. Girhepunje
At. Po. Lakhani, Ta. Lakhani,
Dist. Bhandara, Maharashtra

2018

Journal/(2349-8870/4.382)

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Pigment- Bio Colours As Most Potent Antibacterial Agent Against S.Aureus Isolate From Currency Note

European Journal Of Biomedical And Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dr. K. M. Girhepunje
At. Po. Lakhani, Ta. Lakhani,
Dist. Bhandara, Maharashtra

2018

Proceedings/

Journal/(E-ISSN ISBN 978-81-936929-2-9

Comparitive Evaluation Of Two Different  Methods To Determine  Minimum Inhibitory Concentration Of Flower Essential Oils Showing Anticandidal Activity

Emerging Trends In Computer Technology And Microbiology

 

 

2018

Proceedings

ISBN No -     978-93-81-992-79-1/

Comparative Evaluation Of  Screening Methods In The Determination Of Anticandidal Efficacy Of Flower Essential Ols

Proceedings Of The National Conference On Recent Trends And Developments In Health And Chemical Sciences

 

2017

Proceedings ISBN: 978-93-5055-312-1

Safety Efficacy Of Genetically Engineered Foods

Food Microbiology&

Food Safety

Upcoming Challenges, Technologies

&Emerging Risks

 

2017

Proceedings ISBN: 978-93-5055-312-1

Probiotics As  An  Alternative Treatment  For Infectious Diseases

Food Microbiology&

Food Safety

Upcoming Challenges, Technologies

&Emerging Risks

 

2017

Proceedings ISBN: 978-93-5055-312-1

Novel Prebiotics And Probiotics As A New Innovative Antagonism

Food Safety

Upcoming Challenges, Technologies

&Emerging Risks

 

2017

Journal//2349-8870/4.382

Biosynyhesis Of Silver, Copper And Sand Nano Particles And Synergistic Antibacterial Activity Using Bacillus Cereus

European Journal Of Biomedical And Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dr. K. M. Girhepunje
At. Po. Lakhani, Ta. Lakhani,
Dist. Bhandara, Maharashtra

2017

Journal//2349-8870/4.382

A Comparative Study On Anti Diabetic Activity Of Crude Extracts Of Endophytic Fungi From Sea Weed Gracilaria Corticata

 

 

European Journal Of Biomedical And Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dr. K. M. Girhepunje
At. Po. Lakhani, Ta. Lakhani,
Dist. Bhandara, Maharashtra

2017

Journal//2349-8870/4.382

Isolation Of Aspergillus Fumigatus From The Seaweed Gracilaria Corticata And Its Antidiabetic Activity By Alpha-Amylase Inhibition Assay

European Journal Of Biomedical And Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dr. K. M. Girhepunje
At. Po. Lakhani, Ta. Lakhani,
Dist. Bhandara, Maharashtra

2015

Journal/2230-7605/3.125

A Study On In Vitro Anti Breastcancer Activity Of Crude Ethanol And Acetone Pigment Extracts Of Micrococcus Luteus By Mtt Assay And Analysis Of Pigment By Thinlayer Chromatography

Internationational Journal Of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences

 

2015

Journal/2239-7706/5.38

In Vitro Anti-Diabetic Activity Of Ethanolic And Acetone Extracts Of Endophytic Fungi

Syncephalastrum Racemosum Isolated From The Seaweed  Gracilaria Corticata By Alpha-Amylase Inhibition Assay Method

International Journal Of Current Microbiology And Applied Sciences

 

 

 

Awards Received:

Year

State/National/ International

Title

2025

STATE

THANGA THARAGAI AWARD

2025

INTERNATIONAL

INDO-SINGAPORE RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARDS

2024

NATIONAL

BHARATH SIKSHA AWARD

2022

National

CV RAMAN AWARD

2022

National

Bharath Rathna Gaurav Award

2021

State

Best Teacher Award