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Dr. Venkata Krishna B

Senior Researcher (Biotechnology)

Education

• Ph.D. Biotechnology - Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, 2019. 
• M.Sc., Microbiology - Bangalore University, India (2009- 2011),
• BSc., - Bangalore University, India (2007 - 2009)

Research Interests

• Microbial biotechnology for enzyme production and therapeutic applications
• Biodegradation of environmental pollutants and toxicity analysis,
• Food safety, quality control, and sustainable agricultural practices
• Secondary metabolites and lipase inhibitors for medical use

Dr. Venkata Krishna B

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor, Indian Academy Group of Institutions, Bangalore, India (2018 - 2020)
• Research Scientist, Centre for Incubation, Innovation, research, and Consultancy (CIIRC), Bangalore, India (2016-2018)
• Senior Research Fellow, Jain University, Bangalore, India (2013 - 2016)

Biography

Dr. Venkata Krishna Bayineni is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Lifesciences, Prayoga. He is a qualified professional with 13 years of teaching and research experience, specializing in microbiology and biotechnology. Dr. Krishna earned his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Visvesvaraya Technological University, where he focused on enzyme production and biodegradation. His research spans multiple interdisciplinary fields, including the applications of enzymes, enzyme inhibitors, primary and secondary metabolites, and nanomaterials across food, health, biotechnology, and environmental sectors. Dr. Krishna is particularly passionate about the therapeutic applications of microbial enzymes and the microbial remediation of environmentally toxic compounds. In addition to his technical expertise, Dr. Krishna has extensive exposure to microbiological techniques, clean room protocols, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and lab safety procedures. He was instrumental in implementing the Anveshana program at Prayoga, which engages high school students in research. Under his guidance, students have produced projects that have been published in internationally peer-reviewed journals, a pioneering achievement in the country. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Krishna has authored numerous research publications and presented at several conferences and workshops. He remains a dedicated researcher and continues to lead innovative projects that advance both scientific knowledge and educational practices.

Ongoing Research Projects

1. Screening, Extraction, and Purification of Lipase Inhibitors from Identified Plants, with Kinetic Studies on Inhibition (Wellness)
2. Comparative Studies on Six Bonsai Species vs. Their Normal Forms: Analysis of Leaf Size, Stomatal Conductance, Pigments, and Phytochemical Constituents (Ecology and Environment)
3. Extraction and Purification of Bioactive Compounds from Onion Peel: Applications and Potential Uses (Wellness)
4. Cost-Effective Production of Bilirubin Oxidase from a Recombinant Strain: Optimization of Fermentation Parameters (Wellness)
5. Screening of Streptomyces for Geosmin Production: Purification and Sensory Applications (Wellness)

Representative Publication

  • Bayineni, V. K., & Kadeppagari, R.-K. (2021). Evaluation of p-Nitrophenyl butyrate based bioautographic method for the identification of lipase inhibitors from the unexplored plant sources. Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 35; 435-439. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13562-021-00686-w 


  • Shamsi S, Bibi, F. S. G., Sangeetha, K, Niveditha, S & Bayineni, V. K.* (2021). Decolorization of mixture of UV/ TiO2 pre-treated azo dyes by using developed bacterial consortium – An excellent outcome. Research Journal of Biotechnology. 16(10); 111-119. https://doi.org/10.25303/1610rjbt111119 



  • Bayineni, V. K., Venkatesh, K., Sahu, C. K., & Ravi-Kumar Kadeppagari. (2016). The 46kDa dimeric protein from Variovorax paradoxus shows faster methotrexate degrading activity in its nanoform compare to the native enzyme. Enzyme and Microbial Technology, 85, 38-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enzmictec.2016.01.005 


  • Bayineni, V. K., Suresh, S., Singh, G., & Kadeppagari, R.-K. (2014). Development of a bioautographic method for the detection of lipase inhibitors. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 453(4), 784-786. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2014.10.030

Awards/Honours/Affiliation/Membership

1. Assistant Professorship, ASRB-NET, (UGC/CSIR), India.
2. Senior Research Fellowship, DST, India.
3. SEED Research Grant, Indian Academy Group of Institutions, India
4. Lifetime member of the Society of Biological Chemists, India.
5. BOE member, Indian Academy Degree College, and Kristu Jayanti College, India.

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