Dr ARUN K B
MSc, PhD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
MSc, PhD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Articles in Journals
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos | ISSN No. | Date Published |
| 1 | A novel aphrodisiac compound from an orchid that activates nitric oxide synthases | International Journal of Impotence Research / 25 / / - | 0955-9930 | 18-Apr-2013 |
| 2 | Rutin and quercetin enhance glucose uptake in L6 myotubes under oxidative stress induced by tertiary butyl hydrogen peroxide | Food Chemistry / 158 / / 546 - 554 | 0308-8146 | 01-Sep-2014 |
| 3 | Preconditioning L6 muscle cells with naringin ameliorates oxidative stress and increases glucose uptake | Plos One / 10 / 7 / 1 - 11 | 1932-6203 | 06-Jul-2015 |
| 4 | Anticancer activity studies of cubebin isolated from Piper cubeba and its synthetic derivatives | Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters / 26 / 7 / 1767 - 1771 | 0960-894X | 01-Apr-2016 |
| 5 | DNA and mitochondrial protective effect of lycopene rich tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) peel extract prepared by enzyme assisted extraction against H2O2 induced oxidative damage in L6 myoblasts | Journal of Functional Foods / 28 / Nil / 147 - 156 | 1756-4646 | 26-Oct-2016 |
| 6 | Morin inhibits proliferation of SW480 colorectal cancer cells by inducing apoptosis mediated by reactive oxygen species formation and uncoupling of Warburg effect | Frontiers in Pharmacology / 8 / NIL / 1 - 16 | 1663-9812 | 12-Sep-2017 |
| 7 | Syzygium cumini seed exhibits antidiabetic potential via. multiple pathways involving inhibition of α-glucosidase, DPP-IV, glycation and ameliorating glucose uptake in L6 cell lines | Journal of Food Processing and Preservation / 42 / 2 / 1 - 13 | 1745-4549 | 01-Feb-2018 |
| 8 | Zerumbone, a cyclic sesquiterpene from Zingiberzerumbet induces apoptosis, cell cycle arrest and anti-migratory effects in SW480 colorectal cancer cells | Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry / 66 / 3 / 602 - 612 | 0021-8561 | 25-Dec-2017 |
| 9 | Non-conventional Yeast cell factories for sustainable bioprocesses | FEMS Microbiology Letters / 365 / 21 / 1 - 10 | 0378-1097 | 13-Sep-2018 |
| 10 | Tailoring of microbes for the production of high value plant-derived compounds: From pathway engineering to fermentative production | BBA - Proteins and Proteomics / 1867 / 11 / 1 - 9 | 1570-9639 | 05-Aug-2019 |
| 11 | Valorization of food and kitchen waste: An integrated strategy adopted for the production of poly-3-hydroxybutyrate, bioethanol, pectinase and 2, 3-butanediol | Bioresource Technology / 310 / nil / 1 - 4 | 0960-8524 | 11-May-2020 |
| 12 | Thermophilic Chitinases: Structural, Functional and Engineering Attributes for Industrial Applications | Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology / 192 / nil / 142 - 164 | 1559-0291 | 22-Aug-2020 |
| 13 | Promising eco-friendly biomaterials for future biomedicine: Cleaner production and applications of Nanocellulose | Environmental Technology and Innovation / 24 / nil / 1 - 16 | 2352-1864 | 09-Aug-2021 |
| 14 | Engineering interventions in industrial filamentous fungal cell factories for biomass valorization | Bioresource Technology / 344 / Part A / 1 - 12 | 0960-8524 | 26-Oct-2021 |
| 15 | Synthesis of C2-C4 diols from bioresources: Pathways and metabolic intervention strategies | Bioresource Technology / 346 / nil / 1 - 12 | 0960-8524 | 24-Nov-2021 |
| 16 | Bacterial biopolymers: From production to applications in biomedicine | Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy / 25 / nil / 1 - 19 | 2352-5541 | 02-Dec-2021 |
| 17 | Microbial engineering for the production and application of phytases to the treatment of the toxic pollutants: A review | Environmental Pollution / 308 / nil / 1 - 10 | 0269-7491 | 01-Jul-2022 |
| 18 | Microbial production of nutraceuticals: Metabolic engineering interventions in phenolic compounds, poly unsaturated fatty acids and carotenoids synthesis | Journal of Food Science and Technology / nil / nil / 1 - 13 | 0022-1155 | 18-Jun-2022 |
| 19 | Neem extract blended nanocellulose derived from jackfruit peel for antimicrobial packagings | Environmental Science and Pollution Research / nil / nil / 1 - 10 | 1614-7499 | 04-May-2022 |
| 20 | Bacterial bioactive metabolites as therapeutic agents: From production to action | Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy / 27 / nil / 1 - 18 | 1614-7499 | 12-Mar-2022 |
| 21 | Design of novel enzyme biocatalysts for industrial bioprocess: Harnessing the power of protein engineering, high throughput screening and synthetic biology | Bioresource Technology / 325 / nil / 1 - 13 | 0960-8524 | 26-Dec-2020 |
| 22 | Metabolic circuits and gene regulators in polyhydroxyalkanoate producing organisms: Intervention strategies for enhanced production | Bioresource Technology / 325 / nil / 1 - 11 | 0960-8524 | 06-Feb-2021 |
| 23 | A novel aphrodisiac compound from an orchid that ctivates nitric oxide synthases | International Journal of Impotence Research / 25 / / 212 - 216 | 0955-9930 | 18-Apr-2013 |
| 24 | Chili post-harvest residue-derived nanocellulose composite as a matrix for in vitro cell culture and Hemigraphis colorata blended nanocellulose extends antimicrobial potential | Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy / 25 / NIL / 1 - 9 | 2352-5541 | 09-Dec-2021 |
| 25 | Synthetic biology for sustainable food ingredients production: recent trends | Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing / - / - / 1 - 13 | 2662-7655 | 25-Nov-2022 |
| 26 | Integrated biorefinery development for pomegranate peel: Prospects for the production of fuel, chemicals and bioactive molecules | Bioresource Technology / 362 / - / 1 - 10 | 0960-8524 | 24-Aug-2022 |
| 27 | Bacterial biopolymers: From production to applications in biomedicine | Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy / 25 / - / 1 - 19 | 2352-5541 | 02-Dec-2021 |
| 28 | Design and genome engineering of microbial cell factories for efficient conversion of lignocellulose to fuel | Bioresource Technology / 370 / - / 1 - 12 | 0960-8524 | 28-Dec-2022 |
| 29 | Murraya koenigii extract blended nanocellulose-polyethylene glycol thin films for the sustainable synthesis of antibacterial food packaging | Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy / 32 / - / 1 - 9 | 2352-5541 | 04-Feb-2023 |
| 30 | Lignin-based nanomaterials for food and pharmaceutical applications: Recent trends and future outlook | Science of the Total Environment / 881 / Nil / 163316 - | 0048-9697 | 05-Apr-2023 |
| 31 | Filamentous fungi for pharmaceutical compounds degradation in the environment: A sustainable approach | Environmental Technology and Innovation / 31 / - / 1 - 1 | 2352-1864 | 05-May-2023 |
| 32 | Editorial: Emerging perspectives on probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics for prevention and management of chronic disease | Frontiers in Nutrition / 10 / / 1 - 3 | 2296-861X | 26-Oct-2023 |
| 33 | Lignin nanoparticles from Ayurvedic industry spent materials: Applications in Pickering emulsions for curcumin and vitamin D3 encapsulation | Food Chemistry / 458 / / - | 0308-8146 | 28-Jun-2024 |
| 34 | Epigenetic Mechanisms Induced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis to Promote Its Survival in the Host | International Journal of Molecular Sciences / 25 / / - | 1661-6596 | 02-Nov-2024 |
| 35 | Klebsiella pneumoniae: Host interactions, virulence mechanisms, and novel therapeutic strategies | Microbial Pathogenesis / 207 / / - | 0882-4010 | 30-Jun-2025 |
| 36 | Rv1899c, an HDAC1?ZBTB25-Interacting Protein of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Promotes Stress Resistance and Immune Evasion in Infected Macrophages | International Journal of Molecular Sciences / 26 / 22 / - | 1661-6596 | 09-Nov-2025 |
| 37 | A Pilot Study on Latent Fingerprint Development Using Cow Dung-Derived Biochar | Waste and Biomass Valorization / / / - | 1877-2641 | 04-Dec-2025 |
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
| Sl.No. | Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium | Type of Program | Title of the Article | Role | Venue/Place | Date |
| 1 | Biospectrum 2023 | SEMINARS | PARTICIPANT) | Sree Sankara College Kalady KeralaKerala | 27/05/2023 | |
| 2 | International Conference on Clinical and Applied Microbiology | CONFERENCES | Mycobacterium tuberculosis can resist isoniazid toxicity by acetylating isoniazid | PRESENTER) | Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute and BioLEAGUES IndiaBangalore | 27/04/2023 |
| 3 | Biomedical Innovations: Polymeric Biomaterials and Ultrabright Nanoparticles | SEMINARS | PARTICIPANT) | Accubits Invent Pvt Ltd.Virtual | 28/10/2023 | |
| 4 | Multidisciplinary Advances in Life Sciences | SEMINARS | PARTICIPANT) | Muthayammal College of Arts and ScienceOnline | 09/02/2024 | |
| 5 | Recent Trends In Microbiology Research: Decoding The Potential Of Microbiology For Health, Environment And Sustainability | SEMINARS | Isolation and Characterization of Potential Probiotic Bacteria from Domesticated Animal Waste and Investigating their Impact and Prospective uses | PRESENTER) | Bangalore | 20/09/2024 |
| 6 | Sustainable Development Goals 2030: Bridging Gaps, Building Futures for Viksit Bharat@2047 | CONFERENCES | Sustainable Development Goals 2030: Bridging Gaps, Building Futures for Viksit Bharat@2047 | PARTICIPANT) | Vedant Knowledge Systems Pvt Ltd. | 18/02/2025 |
| 7 | Symposium on Emerging Trends in Agricultural Entrepreneurship | SYMPOSIUM | Symposium on Emerging Trends in Agricultural Entrepreneurship | PARTICIPANT) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University)BANGALORE | 10/12/2025 |
| 8 | One Day National Conference on Frontier in Biological Sciences-2026 | CONFERENCES | Tribal Wisdom Meets Nanotechnology: Bioactive Peaks and Multifunctional NPs from Justicia wynaadensis in Kodagu. | PRESENTER) | K.L.E. Society's P. C. Jabin Science CollegeHubballi Karnataka | 13/03/2026 |
Invited Talks
| Sl.No. | Titel of the Program | Name of the Program | Date | Name of the Institution |
| 1 | Writing a Successful Research Article in Life Sciences: Key Components and Strategies for Clarity and Impact | one day seminar on Writing a Successful Research Article in Life Sciences: Key Components and Strategies for Clarity and Impact | 26/03/2024 | PSG College of Arts & Science |
| 2 | Insights into tumour growth, prevention, and importance of early detection | International Webinar | 16/10/2024 | CHRIST (Deemed to be University) |
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Student | Institution | Role | Status | Month Year |
| 1 | INVESTIGATING BIOACTIVE METABOLITES FROM SOIL-DERIVED ACTINOMYCETES: CULTIVATION, PROCESS OPTIMIZATION AND MECHANISTIC STUDIES | BUSHRA KHAN | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | March 2024 |
| 2 | SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERISATION, OPTIMISATION OF BIOCHAR AND CARBON NANOSPHERES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND FORENSIC APPLICATIONS | H N POOJA | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | March 2024 |
| 3 | DECIPHERING THE ROLE OF EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES IN GLIOBLASTOMA MULTIFORME: INSIGHTS INTO TUMOR PROGRESSION AND THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF PLANT DERIVED COMPOUNDS | DIDHITI AGARWAL | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | March 2025 |
| 4 | EXPLORING SOIL MICROBIOTA OF NAGARHOLE TIGER RESERVE FOR THE POTENTIAL DISCOVERY OF MULTI-PURPOSE BIOACTIVE MOLECULES | VACHAN M M | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | March 2025 |
| 5 | . | C KAVANA SOMAIAH | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | July 2025 |
Research Project
| Sl.No. | Name of the Research Project | Investigator(s) | Sponsors | Internal/External |
| 1 | Identification of Antimicrobial Agents from Natural Sources and Elucidation of Their Mechanism of Action | ARUN K B | Internal |
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
| Sl.No. | Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme | Name of Organiser | Level | Role | Date |
| 1 | Practical Molecular Docking & Multi-Ligand Screening: From Setup to Publication-Quality Visuals | Discovery Boulevard, | National | Participant | 28/10/2025 |
| 2 | LINKEDIN FOR EDUCATORS: BUILD INFLUENCE, INSPIRE STUDENTS, GROWPROFESSIONALLY | ARKA JAIN UNIVERSITY, ARKA JAIN UNIVERSITY | National | Participant | 11/08/2025 |
| 3 | Innovative Pedagogies: Transforming Teaching with Modern Learning Strategies | Sasmira's Institute of Management Studies and Research , Nucleus of Learning and Development | National | Participant | 07/07/2025 |
| 4 | CANVA AND AI IN EDUCATION: A VISUAL TRANSFORMATION | AVP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE, | National | Participant | 30/06/2025 |
| 5 | Faculty Development Program 2025 | Human Resource Development Centre, | Institutional | Participant | 19/05/2025 |
| 6 | Mastering Innovative Online Course Development | Centre for Digital Learning, Christ University., | Institutional | Participant | 05/05/2025 |
| 7 | Learner-Centered Andragogy, | Department of Life Sciences, | Participant | 24/03/2025 | |
| 8 | Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT | Vanderbilt University and offered through Coursera, | International | Participant | 23/11/2024 |
| 9 | Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29 | The University of Edinburgh, British Council, Learning for Sustainability Scotland and offered through Coursera, | International | Participant | 21/11/2024 |
| 10 | Understanding Prostate Cancer | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, | International | Participant | 20/11/2024 |
| 11 | Communication Strategies for Academic Excellence | BRB College of Commerce Raichur Karnataka , | National | Participant | 11/11/2024 |
| 12 | Introduction to the Biology of Cancer | Johns Hopkins University, | International | Participant | 01/11/2024 |
| 13 | Introduction to Forensic Science | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, | International | Participant | 05/10/2024 |
| 14 | Understanding Cancer Metastasis | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, | International | Participant | 05/06/2024 |
| 15 | Cancer Biology | Johns Hopkins University, | International | Participant | 05/06/2024 |
| 16 | Webinar training on QGIS for Ecological Field Survey | TGIS The Geographic Information System Lab, TGIS Gujarath | National | Participant | 16/03/2024 |
| 17 | FDP on Mastering Innovative Online Course Development | Centre for Digital Learning, Christ University., | Institutional | Participant | 11/03/2024 |
| 18 | Hands-on Training in Histological Techniques - A National Level Workshop | Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, | National | Participant | 15/02/2024 |
| 19 | Use of artificial intelligence in teaching: hands on practice | Career Development Cell, Gokul Global University, Siddhpur, Gujarat, | National | Participant | 05/02/2024 |
| 20 | ChatGTP and AI tools for Educators | upEducators, | National | Participant | 29/08/2023 |
| 21 | Microsoft PowerPoint | Skill Nation, | National | Participant | 12/08/2023 |
| 22 | Discovering IKIGAI in academic leadership | Career Development Cell, Gokul Global University, Siddhpur, Gujarat , Gokul Global University | National | Participant | 07/08/2023 |
| 23 | Faculty Development Program | CEDBEC and SDC, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), | Institutional | Participant | 26/06/2023 |
| 24 | Molecular Docking and Drug Discovery | The Institute of Biotechnological Research, Taylor and Francis Group , | National | Participant | 29/05/2023 |
| 25 | Faculty Development Program | Staff Development College CHRIST (Deemed to be University), | Institutional | Participant | 05/12/2022 |