Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth | Deemed University in Hyderabad | Founded by Malla Reddy

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5 Faculty Members
Dr. Kranti Kiran Reddy Ealla
Director of Research

Dr. Kranti Kiran Reddy Ealla

Director of Research · Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth

📖 About

Dr. Kranti Kiran is the Director for Research and International Affairs at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth and Malla Reddy Foundation for Research and Innovations, where he plays a pivotal role in driving cutting-edge clinical research, global collaborations and translational innovations.

Research Areas

Life Sciences Biotechnology Microbiology and Cancer Biology Medical Devices

Keywords

Machine Learning Qubits Optimization

📌 Experience

  • Public Health
  • Wound Healing
  • Oral cancer
  • Clinical Research

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🏆 BIRAC-BIG
  • 🏆 BIRAC-SEED
  • 🏆 C-Camp
Dr. Venkatesan Jayachandran
Professor

Dr. Venkatesan Jayachandran

Professor · Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth · Since 2024

📖 About

Dr. Venkatesan J., MSc., MPhil., PhD., is a Professor and Head of the Department of Biomaterials and Transplant Sciences at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad. He has extensive international research experience and has previously served as Assistant Professor at the Yenepoya Research Centre (YRC), Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka.

Research Areas

Life Sciences Biotechnology Microbiology and Cancer Biology Nanomedicine Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Medical Devices

Keywords

📌 Experience

  • Professor & Head – MRV (2024–Present)
  • Assistant Professor – Yenepoya University (2017–2024)
  • Research Professor – Hanyang University (2021–2023)
  • TARE Fellow – IISc (2018–2021)
  • Postdoc – Jeju National University (2017)
  • Postdoc – Incheon National University (2015–2017)
  • Research Professor – Pukyong National University (2013–2015)
  • Postdoc – Pukyong National University (2012)
  • QC Chemist – Coromandel International Limited (2006–2009)

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🏆Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Scientists (2021–2024)
  • 🥇Best Researcher Award – National Science Day (2018, 2024)
  • 🎖Best Poster Award – Korean Society of Chitin & Chitosan (2015)
  • 🎤Best Oral Presentation – Korean Society of Chitin & Chitosan (2011)
  • 🏅University Rank Holder – M.Phil., Thiruvalluvar University

📑 Key Publications (3 of 10)

  • Venkatesan J, Kim SK. Chitosan composites for bone tissue engineering—an overview. Mar Drugs. 2010;8(8):2252–2266. DOI: 10.3390/md8082252
  • Deepthi S, Venkatesan J, Kim SK, Bumgardner JD, Jayakumar R. An overview of chitin or chitosan/nanoceramic composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol. 2016;93:1338–1353. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.03.003
  • Venkatesan J, Bhatnagar I, Kim SK. Chitosan–alginate biocomposite containing fucoidan for bone tissue engineering. Mar Drugs. 2014;12(1):300–316. DOI: 10.3390/md12010300

⚙️ Patents

Patent: Nanoliposomal Formulation for Glioma Inventors: Ashwini Prabhu, Vinitha Rani, Jayachandran Venkatesan Year: 2022 Type: Patent Application Description: Development of a nanoliposomal drug delivery system designed for targeted treatment of glioma, improving therapeutic efficiency and controlled drug release.
Patent: Porous Scaffold for Tissue Engineering and Preparation Thereof Inventors: Se-Kwon Kim, Jayachandran Venkatesan, Z.J. Qian Type: United States Patent Description: Development of porous biomaterial scaffolds for tissue engineering applications, enabling improved cell growth and regeneration in bone tissue engineering.
Dr. Pandurang Dalavi
Assistant Professor

Dr. Pandurang Dalavi

Assistant Professor · Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth · Since 2024

📖 About

Dr. Pandurang Dalavi is a dedicated researcher in biomedical and materials science, currently associated with Directorate of Research, Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad.

Research Areas

Nanomedicine Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

Keywords

Biomaterials Nanotechnology Tissue Engineering

📌 Experience

  • Professor & Head – MRV (07 Years)

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🏆ICMR-SRF fellowship on the project entitled "Microspheres containing nanostructured transition metal dichalcogenides for bone tissue repair and regeneration". (2021)
  • 🥇Secured first prize in the oral presentation in the "Engineering and Material Science" division, organized by Yenepoya (Deemed to be University). (2021)
  • 🏆Best poster award in the APA Bioforum international e-conference on "Polymeric Biomaterials and Bioengineering". (2021)
  • 🏆Received the best Senior Research Fellow (3rd place) award in Yenepoya Research Centre (December 2023)

📑 Key Publications (3 of 10)

  • Dalavi PA, Prabhu A, M S, Chatterjee K, Venkatesan J. Casein-coated molybdenum disulfide nanosheets augment the bioactivity of alginate microspheres for orthopedic applications. ACS Omega. 2022;7(30):26092-26106.
  • Dalavi PA, Prabhu A, Mahammad S, Murugan SS, Venkatesan J. Casein-Assisted Exfoliation of Tungsten Disulfide Nanosheets for Bone Tissue Engineering. Available at SSRN 4526613
  • Mathirat A, Dalavi PA, Prabhu A, et al. Remineralizing potential of natural nano-hydroxyapatite obtained from epinephelus chlorostigma in artificially induced early enamel lesion: An in vitro study. Nanomaterials. 2022;12(22):3993

⚙️ Projects

Project: I handled an ICMR-SRF fellowship project entitled "Microspheres containing nanostructured transition metal dichalcogenides for bone tissue repair and regeneration". (2021).
Dr. Neema Kumari
Assistant Professor Research

Dr. Neema Kumari

Assistant Professor Research · Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth · Since 2022

📖 About

Dr. Neema Kumari is a dedicated biotechnologist and microbiologist with a strong research focus on cancer biology and therapeutic development.

Research Areas

Life Sciences Biotechnology Microbiology and Cancer Biology Nanomedicine Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

Keywords

Cancer Biology T-type Calcium Channels Chemoresistance 3D Cancer Models Drug Screening & Therapeutics Calcium Signaling Antimicrobial & Microbial Studies Translational Cancer Research

📌 Experience

  • Assistant Professor Research: Directorate of Research, Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad (November 2022–Present)
  • Senior Scientific Officer: SpiceHealth Private Limited, Gurgaon (May 2021–Sep 2022)

🏆 Fellowship & Awards

  • 🏆University Grant Commission Junior Research Fellowship (070/0575 rank) | UGC | 07/2015–07/2020
  • 🏆Award of IAFBA Subroto Memorial scholarship under 'postgraduate' scheme | IAFBA | 07/2012–07/2014
  • 🏆Award of IAFBA Subroto Memorial scholarship under 'undergraduate' scheme | IAFBA | 06/2009–04/2012
  • 🏆AFWWA Silver Jubilee Scholarship scheme | Air Force Women Welfare Association | 04/2006–03/2008
  • 🏅Research Excellence Award | IIT Hyderabad | 2021, 2018
  • 🏅First prize for Hindi Story Writing on Hindi Diwas | Banasthali Vidyapeeth | 2013
  • 🏅First prize for Face Painting in Janus | Banasthali Vidyapeeth | 2013
  • 🏅Academic Excellence – Justice K Shankaran Memorial Endowment Prize | AMCAS | 2012
  • 🏅Proficiency prize in Microbiology | AMCAS | 2012, 2011, 2010
  • 🏅Proficiency prize in French | AMCAS | 2012
  • 🏅First prize in the SUDOKU competition | AMCAS | 2012, 2011, 2010
  • 🏅Gold Medal and Madras University 4th rank in Microbiology | AMCAS | 2012
  • 🏅Gold Medal and Madras University 1st rank in French | AMCAS | 2012
  • 🏅Gold Medal and Madras University 7th rank in English | AMCAS | 2012
  • 🏅100% attendance appreciation award | AMCAS | 2012, 2010
  • 🏅First prize in the Spelling Bee competition | AMCAS | 2012
  • 🏅Third prize in the energy-based quiz organized by the Science City, Chennai | 2012
  • 🏅Second prize in the Quiz (intercollege) | Dr MGR Janaki College | 2012
  • 🏅Second prize in the Crossword puzzle (intercollege) | Dr MGR Janaki College | 2012
  • 🏅Second prize for Academic proficiency | Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, Tambaram | 2007
  • 🏅First prize in the Math exam | Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Tambaram | 2006

📑 Key Publications (3 of 10)

  • Ealla KKR, Kumari N* et al. (2025) Oral Surgical Site Infections and Wound Healing Associated with Silk Fibroin Sutures versus Alternative Suture Materials: A Systematic Review. J Clin Diagn Res. Feb;19(2): ZC32-ZC38. https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2025/76785.20628
  • Ealla KKR*, Durga CS, Sahu V, Kumari N et al. (2025) Doxycycline-Integrated Silk Fibroin Hydrogel: Preparation, Characterizations, and Antimicrobial Assessment for Biomedical Applications. BMC Oral Health. Feb;25:177. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05568-4
  • Kumari N* et al. (2025) Effectiveness of a Negative Ion Generator "Instashield" for Indoor Air Disinfection: Evidence from Tertiary Care Hospital and GLP Laboratory Settings. Bull Atmos Sci Technol. Jan;6(3). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42865-025-00092-3

⚙️ Research Projects

Project: Evaluation of a T-type Calcium Channel Blocker as an Anti-cancer Drug
Project: Techniques to elucidate the mode of anti-Leishmanial agents
Project: Antimicrobial activity in leaf extract of neem (Azadirachta indica) & Basic Microbiological Techniques
AMEER KHUSRO
Assistant Professor

Ameer Khusro

Assistant Professor · Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth

📖 About

Dr. Ameer Khusro is currently working as an Assistant Professor/Researcher in Directorate of Research, Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, Telangana, India...

Research Areas

Life Sciences Biotechnology Microbiology and Cancer Biology

Keywords

Microbial Biotechnology Bacteriology Food Biotechnology Ethnopharmacology Bioresources & Bioprocessing Environmental Biotechnology Nanobiotechnology

📌 Experience

  • Assistant Professor (3.5 years)

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🏆‘Top 2% scientist 2025’, recognized by Stanford University/Elsevier.
  • 🥇Awarded with ‘Prolific Dental Innovator Award’ for the development of innovation titled “POMX Juice” by Association of Dental Innovation (ADI).
  • 🏆‘Certificate of Honour’ by Department of Microbiology & Royal Microbes Association, Salem Kongunaadu Arts & Science College for Women, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • 🏆‘Guest of Honour’ by Department of Microbiology & Micro Missile Association, Sona College of Arts & Science, Salem.
  • 🏅‘AVRS Young Scientist Award – 2024’ by Antiviral Research Society (AVRS) on December 1, 2024.
  • 🏅‘Life Member’ (LM/32/2024) of Antiviral Research Society.
  • 🏅‘Top 2% scientist 2024’, recognized by Stanford University/Elsevier.
  • 🏅‘Appreciation award’ from Saveetha Dental College for listing in “Top 2% scientist 2024”, by Stanford University/Elsevier.
  • 🏅‘Best Paper Award’ in “5th Microsummit 2024: International Conference on Microbial Ecosystems and Biomedicines for Human Health”, organized by Department of Microbiology, Centre for Infectious Diseases, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai.
  • 🏅Recipient of ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ in “5th Microsummit 2024: International Conference on Microbial Ecosystems and Biomedicines for Human Health”, organized by Department of Microbiology, Centre for Infectious Diseases, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai.
  • 🏅‘AGAR-Young Researcher Award 2024’ by Association of Global Academician and Researchers (AGAR), Tamil Nadu, India.
  • 🏅‘Outstanding Research Topic’ certificate for 2023 from ‘Frontiers in Microbiology’ journal.
  • 🏅‘HCAS Outstanding Contribution towards Research (HCAS OCR)’ Award by the Centre for Research & Development (CRD) – HCAS (2023).
  • 🏅Recipient of ‘I2OR – Young Researcher Award 2018’ from “International Institute of Organized Research (I2OR Awards)” for remarkable contribution in the field of Biotechnology.
  • 🏅Recipient of ‘Best Young Researcher Award’ from “Grabs Educational Charitable Trust, GRABS Awards” in appreciation and recognition of outstanding contribution to research and continued dedication to the academic community.
  • 🏅Awarded ‘1st place in Oral presentation’ in “National Symposium on Academia – Industry Interface (2018)”, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • 🏅Recipient of ‘Young Scientist Award’ in “Aufau International Awards” for significant contribution in Microbiology, organized by Aufau Periodicals.
  • 🏅Membership in the “Asian Council of Science Editors”.
  • 🏅Recipient of “Maulana Azad National Fellowship”, UGC, Delhi, India (2015-2020).
  • 🏅Awarded ‘3rd place in Oral presentation’ during National Symposium on Emerging Horizons in Biotechnology Challenges and Prospects, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • 🏅Recipient of ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Loyola College, Chennai

📑 Key Publications (3 of 10)

  • Khusro A, Rout E, Prabu RV, Sahibzada MUK, Alatawy R, Alghamdi S (2026). Statistical optimization of cellulase production from Bacillus paramycoides and its role in saccharification of pre-treated Brachiaria mutica (para grass) biomass. BioResources; 21(1), 1456–1476
  • Khusro A, Aarti C, Almutairi MH, Almutairi BO (2024). Production and statistical optimization of invertase-free exoinulinase from Glutamicibacter arilaitensis using goat dung as ideal feedstock. BioResources; 19, 3249-3270.
  • Ramya B, Khusro A, Indra V, Agastian P, Almutairi MH, Almutairi BO (2024). Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Justicia adhatoda leaves extract and its anticancer effect on human lung carcinoma via induced apoptosis mechanism. Results in Chemistry; 7, 101472.

⚙️ Patents & Grants

Patent: Juice clarifier at household scale. Application No. 202441070432 (Published on 04-10-2024)
Patent: POMX Juice for diabetic patients. Application No. 202541045786 (Published on 30-05-2025)