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Dr KOPPADA UMA SHANKAR

Specialization : Biotechnology

Qualification : MSc, PhD

Department : LIFE SCIENCES

Campus : BANGALORE CAMPUS

Dr. Koppada Uma Shankar holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from CSIR - Central Food Technological Research Institute. He specializes in food and bioprocessing, with expertise in food chemistry, molecular techniques, and secondary plant metabolites. His skills include flavor metabolite studies, microbial encapsulation, and nutraceutical formulation. Dr. Shankar has a proven research background, contributing to high-impact journals and commercializing technologies for the CSIR-CFTRI repository. He is an active member of prestigious professional bodies, including the Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (AFSTI), Indian Science Congress (ISC), and Society of Biological Chemists (SBC). With experience spanning academia, industrial incubation, and research, Dr. Shankar has showcased a diverse and versatile career. Since 2024, he has been an integral part of Christ University, Bangalore. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at the Bangalore Central Campus.

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MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated

2024

Name of Student: RESHMA P R

Institutions: Christ University

Month & Year: March 2024

Research Project

1

Investigator(s): AMRUTH P, JOBI XAVIER ,KOPPADA UMA SHANKAR,TINU THOMAS,JOEL JOSE

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Internal

Investigator(s): KOPPADA UMA SHANKAR, JOBI XAVIER ,AMRUTH P,TINU THOMAS

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Internal

Investigator(s): ARJUN RAO I, KOPPADA UMA SHANKAR,AMRUTH P

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Workshop / FDP / Training Programme

2025

Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Learner-Centered Andragogy

Name of the Organiser: Christ University

Level: Institutional

Role: Participant

Date: 2025-03-24

2024

Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training Programme: Research and entrepreneurship in the field of nutrition and Wellness

Name of the Organiser: Christ University

Level:

Role: Participant

Date: 2024-08-14

Awards / Achievements /Others

2017

Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: State Eligibility test

Description:

Organisation: Government of Andhra Pradesh

Month/Year: 30 July 2017

2013

Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: GATE

Description:

Organisation: MHRD

Month/Year: 15 March 2013

2012

Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Biotech Industrial Training Program

Description:

Organisation: Department of Biotechnology

Month/Year: 12 September 2012

2025

Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Board of Examinar

Description:

Organisation: Davangere University

Month/Year: 01 January 2025

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Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium

2024

Type of the Program: Seminar


Role: Participant


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Date: 2024-09-20


Organising Institution: Christ University


Level: Institutional


Type of the Program: Seminar


Role: Participant


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Date: 2024-09-19


Organising Institution: Christ University


Level: National


Type of the Program: Seminar


Role: Participant


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Date: 2024-08-01


Organising Institution: Christ University


Level: Institutional


Own MPhil / PhD Thesis

2023

Guide Name: Dr Giridhar P

Institution: CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute

Month Year: June 2023

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