EMAIL

jayasekhar.punuri@gmail.com

WEB PAGE

https://sites.google.com/site/drpunurijb777/home

EDUCATION

DEGREE

INSTITUTION

YEAR

DETAILS

B.Sc

Acharya Nagarjuna University

2005

Distinction

(Biochemistry,Chemistry and Microbiology)

M.Sc

Sri Venkateswara University

2007

1^st Division

Biochemistry

Ph.D.

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT G), Guwahati

2013

7.83/10 CGPA

CAREER PROFILE

ORGANIZATION/ INSTITUTION

DESIGNATION

DURATION

ROLE

Pacchunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram, India

Assistant Professor

Nov 2019-

till to date

Teaching and Research

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

CSIR-Senior Research Associate (SRA)

(Pool Scientist)

Sep 2019 –

Oct 2019

Research

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

UGC-Postdoctoral Associate 

Jan 2017-

Aug 2019

Research

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Postdoctoral Associate 

Sep 2014-

Dec 2016   

Research

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT G), Guwahati, Assam, India

Postdoctoral Research Associate (RA)

(May-July 2014)

Research

RESEARCH INTEREST/ SPECIALIZATION

Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Bioengineering, Biosensors, Biomedical Engineering, Nanobiotechnology, Environmental Nanobiotechnology, Nanomaterials and composites

SUBJECTS/ COURSES TAUGHT

Biochemistry; LSC/2/CC/05

Biochemistry; BIOTECH/II/EC/03

Medical Biotechnology;  BIOTECH/VI/CC/23 B

HONOURS & AWARDS

1.      Awarded University Grants Commission (UGC) Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF).

2.      Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Exam, 2008.

3.      MHRD, Govt .of India, Fellowship from July 2008 to 2013 during PhD tenure.

4.      First Best Oral Presentation award in an international conference conducted by Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupathi, A.P, on May 14, 2020

5.      ‘Best Poster’ Award in International conference held at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, AP, 2018.

6.      Elected as a Management Council Member for the Biotech Research Society of India, 2013-2015. (BRSI; Regd. No: T-5100).

7.      THE HINDU the newspaper published a scientific report on my research on silk-silver scaffolds for wound healing applications ‘under the Science and Technology Health column.

8.      The research on 'eco-friendly, cost-effective synthesis CNDs from watermelon' is highlighted in NATURE INDIA and other scientific portals.

9.      The research on 'Silk-siver scaffolds for wound healing applications' is highlighted in NATURE INDIA and other scientific portals (BioPortFolio and Research Matters)

10.  University Topper in Clinical Biochemistry at B.Sc Level (90/100)

PATENTS

1. Rapid detection of dopamine at near UV using membrane coated with biocompatible and photo switchable luminescent Carbon Nano Dots. (201941043232)

PUBLICATIONS

YEAR

TITLE

PUBLISHER/ JOURNAL

2020

Punuri J Babu, S Saranya, A M Raichur, M Doble, Design of  photoluminescence point-of-care membrane strip for the detection of dopamine.

Materials Letters (2020): 128316

2020

Panda  S, S Sahoo  , Tripathy  K, Singh YD, Sharma MK, Punuri J Babu, Singh MC, Essential Oils and their Pharmacotherapeutics applications in Human Diseases.

Advances in Traditional Medicine (Accepted)

2018

Punuri J Babu, AM. Raichur, M. Doble, Synthesis and characterization of biocompatible Carbon-Gold (C-Au) nanocomposites and their biomedical applications as an optical sensor for creatinine detection and cellular imaging.

Sensors and Actuators B 258 (2018) 1267–1278.      

2018

Punuri J Babu, M Doble, AM. Raichur, Silver oxide nanoparticles embedded silk fibroin spuns: Microwave mediated preparation, characterization and their synergistic wound healing and anti-bacterial activity.

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 513 (2018) 62–71.

2018   

Punuri J Babu, M Doble, Albumin capped carbon-gold (C-Au) nanocomposite as an optical sensor for the detection of Arsenic(III).

Optical Materials 84 (2018) 339–344.               

2017

Mallepogu V, Punuri J Babu, Doble M, Suman B1, Nagalakshmamma V, Chalapathi PV and Thyagaraju K,Effects of Acrylamide on Cervical Cancer (HeLa) Cells Proliferation and Few Marker Enzymes.

Austin J Biotechnol Bioeng. 2017; 4(4): 1087.

2015

N Gogoi, Punuri J Babu, Mahanta C, Bora  U. Investigation of antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of silver nanoparticles synthesized using alcoholic flower extract of Nyctanthes arbortristis

Materials Science and Engineering C.  2015; 46: 463–469. 

2015

Punuri J Babu, S Saranya, V Mallepogu. Nanoformulations as Drug Delivery Vehicles for Cancer Treatment.

Austin jour Nanomed Nanotechnol.

2015; (3):1038-1040.   

2013

Punuri J Babu, Saranya S, Sharma P, Tamuli R, Bora U. Green Synthesis and Characterization of Biocompatible Gold Nanoparticles Using Solanum indicum Fruits.

Nanomaterials and  Nanotechnology; 2013; (4): 1-7.   

2012

Punuri J Babu, Sharma P, Saranya S, Bora U. UV Light mediated synthesis of gold nanoparticles using ethonolic leaf extract of Bacopa monnieri.

Materials Letters. 2012; 93: 431–434.     

2012

Punuri J Babu, Saranya S, Sharma P, Tamuli R, Bora U. Sonocatalytic Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Ethnolic Extract of Andrographis paniculata and Functionalization with Gelatin-Polycaprolactone Composites.

Front Mater Sci. 2012; 6(3): 236–249.

2012

Sharma P#, Punuri J Babu# Bora U. Sapindus mukorossi aqueous fruit extract as reducing, capping and dispersing agents in synthesis of gold nanoparticles. (#authors contributed equally)

Micro and Nano Letters. 2012;(7)12:1296-1299.

2012

Punuri J Babu, Sharma P, Saranya S, Tamuli R, Bora U. Piper betle Mediated Green Synthesis of Biocompatible Gold Nanoparticles.

International Nano Letters. 2012; 2:18–28.

2012

Das RK#, Punuri J Babu#, Gogoi N, Sharma P, Bora U. Microwave mediated rapid synthesis of gold nanoparticles using Calotropis procera latex and study of optical properties. (#,First two authors contributed equally)

ISRN Nanomaterials. 2012: 1–6

2012

Das RK, Gogoi N, Punuri J Babu, Sharma P, Bora U. Synthesis of gold nanoparticles using Amaranthus spinosus leaf extract and study of their optical properties.

Advances in Materials Physics Chemistry. 2012; 2: 275–281.            

2011

Punuri J Babu, Sharma P, Kalita MC, Bora U. Green Synthesis of Biocompatible Gold Nanoparticles Using Fagopyrum esculentum Leaf Extract.

Front Mater Sci. 2011; 5(4): 379–387.  

2011

Punuri J Babu, Das RK, Kumar A, Bora U. Microwave Mediated Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Coconut Water.

Int J Green Nanotechnol Biomed. 2011; 3:13–21.

2010

Punuri J Babu, Sharma P, Borthakur BB,   Das RK,   Nahar P, Bora U. Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Mentha arvensis Leaf Extract.

Int J Green Nanotechnol Phys and chem. 2010; 2(2): 62–68.  

2010

 Kasoju N, Ali SS, Sahu A, Das RK, Punuri J Babu, Bora U. Surface fictionalization of chitosan-PEO electrospun nanofibrous scaffold.

Asian Chitin Journal. 2010; 6(1): 41-46.

CONFERENCE ATTENDED

YEAR

NAME OF THE CONFERENCE

ORGANIZER

2020

International Webinar on Emerging Trends in Biotechnology: Current and Future Challenges in Biotechnology Research

Pachhunga University College, Mizoram

2020

National Workshop on Geo-spatial technology

Pachhunga University College, Mizoram

2020

National level sensitization programme on NAACs accreditation and assessment process

Pachhunga University College, Mizoram

2020

International conference on “Strategies and opportunities in dealing with covid-19 pandemic – biotechnological implications”.

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupathi, A.P

2020

Principles in Cell Signaling, Organized, Aizawl, May 11, 2020.

Mizoram University

2020

Ageing and Health - New Initiatives" & "Translating Research for Neurodegeneration: Challenges and Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Disorders

Mizoram University

2020

Lets talk COVID: Shifting Paradigm, May 16, 2020.

Mizoram University

2020

Vaccine against Covid-19 any Possibilities, May 18, 2020.

Mizoram University

2020

Current status of Drug and Vaccine Development against COVID -19, May 18, 2020.

Mizoram University

2020

Principles in Cell Signaling, May 18, 2020.

Mizoram University

2020

An Overview on the Degradation of Emerging Micro-pollutants by Ferrate(VI) Treatment. May 20, 2020.

Mizoram University

2020

Topic – Issues in Microplastics Research: Focusing on Analytical Methods,  May 20, 2020

Mizoram University

2020

Sleep Disorders and Health-Related Challenges: What Evidence-Based Medicine Informs US. May 21, 2020

Mizoram University

2020

Leishmania panamensis Genome Sequencing and Analysis" & "Post-Genomic projects derived from the Leishmania panamensis Genome. May 22, 2020

Mizoram University

2019

National Seminar on Teacher Education Program: New Panorama and Challenges in the Context of Draft National Educational Policy 2019, 28th  to 29th November 2019.

Mizoram University

2018

International conference on novel biomaterials for device applications. November 4-5, 2018

IIT Madras

2018

Conference, Research Scholar Day,

IIT Madras

2017

Indian National Science Academy (INSA) international conference, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh, on 3-8 Jan 2017.

INSA

2012

MRSI Young Scientist Colloquium 2012, held at Kolkata, WB, on 08 Aug, 2012.

CSIR-Central glass & ceramic research institute kolkata

2011

APAS Young Scientist Convention 2011, held at Guntur, AP, during 27-28 Oct 2011

Acharya Nagarjuna University

HANDS ON TRAINING/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

2018

Workshop on biomedical materials, organized by Dept. of Biotechnology and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, (June 29-30, 2018) IIT Madras, Chennai, India.

IIT Madras

2017

Workshop on biomedical materials, organized by Dept. of Biotechnology and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, (June 23-24, 2017) IIT Madras, Chennai, India.

IIT Madras

2013

“Intellectual Property and Innovation management in Knowledge Era” conducted by Dept. of Chemistry at IITG, Guwahati, India.

IIT Guwahati

2013

IEEE Workshop on the Comprehensive and Technical Writing organized by the IEEE student branch IIT Guwahati, April 6-7 (2013), Guwahati, India

IIT Guwahati

2011

Hands on Training on “Mammalian Cell Culture Techniques for toxicology Studies” organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, , September 9-17 (2011) Guwahati, India

IIT Guwahati

2011

“GENOME ANNOTATION 2011” organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, IITG, October 15 (2011) Guwahati, India

IIT Guwahati

2011

Cancer Biology 2011: Basic Theoretical Aspects organized by Biotech Hub, Center for the Environment, IITG, August 26-27 (2011) Guwahati, India.

IIT Guwahati

2009

Quality Improvement Programmed in Advances in Drug Discovery, organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, IITG, June (2009) Guwahati, India

IIT Guwahati

PUBLIC SERVICE/ UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE SERVICE/ CONSULTATION ACTIVITY

1. Executive Member, Management Council, Biotech Research Society of India (2013-2015)

2. Convener of  “International Webinar on Emerging Trends in Biotechnology: Current and Future Challenges in Biotechnology Research”24-26 May, 2020

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

1. Management Council member, Biotech Research Society of India (BRSI), India

2. Life Member, The Society of Biological Chemists (SBC), India. (Regd. No: 3341)

3. Member, Material Research Society of India (MRSI), India. (Regd. No: AMB 246)

4. Life member (LM 1325), The Biotech Research Society of India  (BRSI), India (Regd. No:T-5100) 

PROJECTS & COLLABORATIONS

Prof. Mukesh Doble, IIT Madras, Chennai, India.

Prof. Ashok M Raichur, IISc, Bangalore, India.

Prof. YD Singh, CAU, Imphal, India.

OTHER DETAILS

Reviewer for the Journals

1.      IET Nanobiotechnology

2.      Materials Today Proceedings (Elsevier)

3.      Materials Letter (Elsevier)

4.      International Nano Letters (Springer Open)

5.      World Research Journal Of Biotechnology (Bioinfo Publications)

6.      Micro and Nano letters (IEEE)

7.      Journal of Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology". (Austin Publishing Group)

Teaching Refresher/Orientation course attended

1.      Faculty Induction Programme, Faculty Development Centre, Department of Education, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram, 18th  November to 17th  December, 2019.

2.      Refresher programme, on Research Methodology: Tools and techniques, UGC, Stride programme, HRDC Mizoram Univeristy, Mizoram , India, 7-20 July, 2020.