Dr SAYANTAN D
MTech, PhD
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Articles in Journals
Sl.No. Title Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos ISSN No. Date Published
1 Isolation and characterization of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) from the rhizosphere of Spinacea oleracea L. Research Journal of Biotechnology / 20 / 1 / 77 - 87 2278-4535 01-Jan-2025
2 Seasonal study on the Aquatic and Terrestrial Habitat of Edayar region, Ernakulam, Kerala, India Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment / 28 / 11 / 82 - 98 0972-0626 01-Nov-2024
3 Accumulation of heavy metals (Cr, Cu, As, Cd, Pb, Zn, Fe, Ni, Co) in the water, soil and plants collected from Edayar Region, Ernakulam, Kerala, India Plant Science Today / 11 / 4 / 907 - 923 2348-1900 23-Oct-2024
4 Enhancing the biodegradability and environmental impact of microplastics utilizing Eisenia fetida earthworms with treated low-density polyethylene for sustainable plastic management Journal of Applied and Natural Science / 16 / 3 / 1202 - 1212 2231-5209 19-Sep-2024
5 Unraveling the Interplay Between Biodiversity and Heavy Metal Content in Elookkara?s Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Asian Journal of Plant Sciences / 23 / 3 / 321 - 329 1812-5697 01-Aug-2024
6 Comparative study of phytoremediation of chromium contaminated soil by Amaranthus viridis in the presence of different chelating agents Journal of Applied and Natural Science / 15 / 2 / 639 - 648 2231-5209 01-Jul-2023
7 A primary study on the degradation of low-density polyethylene treated with select oxidizing agents and starch Journal of Applied and Natural Science / 15 / 2 / 884 - 889 2231-5209 01-Jul-2023
8 Critical review on arsenic: Its occurrence, contamination and remediation from water and soil Journal of Natural and Applied Science / 13 / 3 / 861 - 879 2231-5209 15-Sep-2021
9 Comparative study of soil properties and vegetation at various open dump and non-dumpsites in the Bengaluru city of Karnataka, India Journal of Applied and Natural Science / 11 / 1 / 76 - 87 2231-5209 01-Mar-2019
10 Evaluation of arsenic removal potential of arsenic resistant bacteria with the role of physiological and genomic factors. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology / 55 / / 251 - 261 0975-1009 01-Apr-2017
11 Phosphate Amendments Moderate the Arsenate Accumulation and Its Subsequent Oxidative and Physiological Toxicities in Amaranthus viridis L. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences / / / 1 - 11 0369-8211 11-Feb-2017
12 Phosphorus amendment competitively prevents chromium uptake and mitigates its toxicity in Spinacea oleracea L. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology / 53 / 6 / 395 - 405 0975-1009 01-Jun-2015
13 Potential for the Uptake and Removal of Arsenic [As (V) and As (III)] and the Reduction of As (V) to As (III) by Bacillus licheniformis (DAS1) under Different Stresses Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters / 42 / 3 / 238 - 248 2234-7305 01-May-2014
14 Amendment in phosphorus levels moderate the chromium toxicity in Raphanus sativus L. as assayed by antioxidant enzymes activities. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety / 95 / / 161 - 170 0147-6513 01-Sep-2013
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 International Conference on "Ayurveda and Integrative Approaches to Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome" Conference Participant) Central Ayurveda Research Institute, BengaluruIISc, Bengaluru 01/12/2025
2 International Conference on Global Best Practices in Education Conference Participant) Christ UniversityDelhi-NCR 27/02/2025
3 National Seminar on Recent Trends in Microbiology Research: Decoding the Potential of Microbiology for Health, Environment and Sustainability Seminar Exploring the arete of novel strains Panebacillus alvei SJ6 and Panebacillus alvei SJ8, and other halotolerant Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria with pesticide and pH tolerance Presenter) Christ UniversityBengaluru 20/09/2024
4 National Seminar on Deep Dive into Aquarium Management Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBengaluru 01/08/2024
5 International Conference, Scientific Advances in Natural Sciences & Techniques (SAINTS - 2024) Conference Participant) Christ UniversityBengaluru 21/03/2024
6 National Conference on Spices, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants for Economic Prosperity and Ecological Sustainability - 2023 Conference Participant) ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port BlairPort Blair 05/10/2023
7 National Conference on Beneficial Microbes for Integrated Plant Health Management Conference Participant) College of Horticulture, Bengaluru, UHS, BagalkotBengaluru 19/09/2023
8 Intellectual Property Awareness Programme Seminar Coordinator) Intellectual Property Office, India and CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, IndiaBengaluru 02/03/2023
9 International Conference on Retrofitting Strategies for Sustainable Development Goals - A Way Forward Conference Degradation of Polyethylene using Selected Oxidising Agents Presenter) Mount Carmel College, AutonomousBengaluru, Karnataka, India 17/01/2023
10 National Seminar on Preparedness for Performance: Self Evaluation of Universities and Colleges Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBengaluru 24/11/2022
11 International Webinar on "Recent Advances in Plant Science" Seminar Participant) Karnatak University, DharwadBengaluru 26/07/2021
12 International Webinar on "Cellular DNA and RNA Sensors in Controlling Virus Infection" Seminar Participant) Vijaya College, BengaluruBengaluru 09/07/2021
13 Webinar on Ecosystem Restoration Seminar Participant) P C Jabin Science College, Hubballi, KarnatakaP C Jabin Science College, Hubballi, Karnataka 05/06/2021
14 Webinar on Ecological Footprint Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityNodal Office, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 24/08/2020
15 National Webinar on Mental Health-Care for Your Mental Health Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBengaluru 15/08/2020
16 Live Session on Innovation Commercialisation for Atmanirbhar Bharat Seminar Participant) Turnip Innovations Pvt. Ltd.Bengaluru 14/08/2020
17 AARI Bioscience World Wide Webinar Series Session-XX on Vermitech in Home Gardening Seminar Participant) Annakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI), ChennaiChennai 13/08/2020
18 International webinar on Applied Biosciences Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBengaluru 07/08/2020
19 Webinar on ?Novel Ovarian cancer maintenance therapy targeted at Mortalin and Mutant p53? Seminar Participant) CHRIST (Deemed to be University) in association with Stephenson Cancer Center, the University of OklahomaBengaluru 01/08/2020
20 International Webinar Series on Secret Treasures in Plant Science Seminar Participant) Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, BengaluruBengaluru, Karnataka 20/07/2020
21 National Seminar (Web) titled ?Biodiversity, Connecting with Nature? Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBengaluru 14/07/2020
22 International Webinar on Nanomedicine and Disease Management Seminar Participant) Muthayammal College of Arts & Science, RasipuramRasipuram, Tamil Nadu 13/07/2020
23 Designing a Curriculum for Online and Hybrid Classes Seminar Participant) Harvard Business Publishing EducationUSA 09/07/2020
24 International Webinar on Current Trends in Phytomedicine Research Seminar Participant) St. Josephs College (Autonomous) BengaluruBengaluru 14/06/2020
25 International Online Conference on Applied Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology Special Reference to Combating COVID-19 in 2020 Conference Participant) Garden City University, BengaluruBengaluru 13/06/2020
26 National Webinar on ?Environmental Issues at the Time of Pandemic? Seminar Participant) J. D. Women's College, PatnaPatna 05/06/2020
27 Webinar On "Immunity enhancing Medicinal Plants to combat Covid-19 pandemic with special reference to Siddha System? Seminar Participant) Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, BengaluruBengaluru 04/06/2020
28 Biogala, a National Seminar Series and an Intercollegiate fest Seminar Comparative study of water quality from natural and domestic resources using physiochemical as a key tool Presenter) Christ UniversityBengaluru 11/02/2020
29 107th Indian Science Congress Conference Participant) University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, BangaloreBengaluru 03/01/2020
30 International Conference on Biotechnological Advances in Medicinal Plants and Natural Products and Exhibition on Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Conference Benefits of Phosphorus in Mitigating Heavy Metal Contamination in Edible Plants Under Hydroponic Condition Presenter) Garden City University, BangaloreBengaluru 19/09/2019
31 National Conference on Innovation in Life Sciences for Sustainable Environment Conference Heavy metal toxicity and its mitigation in plant under hydroponic condition Presenter) Christ UniversityCHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore 20/02/2019
32 Leadership Seminar on "Pathway to Excellence" Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityCHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore 09/02/2019
33 National Seminar on "Development and Ecological Sustainability: Issues in Emerging India" Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityCHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore 06/12/2018
34 Leadership Development Seminar-Group 2 Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityCHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore 15/10/2018
35 National Conference on Emerging Trends in Production of Biofuels and Their Impact on Global Economy (ETPBIGE) Conference Participant) Christ UniversityCHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore 27/07/2018
36 Twenty-ninth Mid-Year Meeting of the Indian Academy of Sciences Symposium Participant) Christ UniversityIndian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru 28/06/2018
37 National Seminar on Setting Technological Standards and Strategy for Higher Education Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBengaluru 01/02/2018
38 National Seminar on Applications of Radioisotopes and Radiation Technology in Agriculture, Industry and Health Care (ARRTAIH-2017) Seminar Participant) University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVKBengaluru 29/11/2017
39 International Conference on Women in Science, Research and Innovation (ICWSRI) Conference Participant) Christ UniversityBengaluru 20/06/2017
40 UGC Sponsored Two-Day National Conference on Environment and Pollution Conference Moderation of arsenate toxicity by phosphate in Amaranthus viridis L. Presenter) The National College Autonomous, BasavanagudiBengaluru 23/03/2017
41 DWILES - 2017 Seminar COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SOME WETLAND PLANTS FOR REMOVAL OF PHOSPHORUS Presenter) Christ UniversityChrist University, Bengaluru 30/01/2017
42 KSTA Conference Conference Participant) Christ UniversityChrist University, Bengaluru 20/12/2016
43 Fourth International Conference Science and Scientist - 2016 Conference Participant) Bangalore UniversityBengaluru 26/08/2016
44 Fifth International Conference on Plants and Environmental Protection Conference Role of phosphorus in mitigating the chromium toxicity in Raphanus sativus L., as assessed by physiological and antioxidant enzymes parameters Presenter) CSIR-NATIONAL BOTANICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTELucknow, India 24/02/2015
45 International Conference on Emerging Trends in Biotechnology (ICETB 2014) Conference Level of antioxidant enzyme determines the phosphorus dependent mitigation of chromium toxicity in Spinacea oleracea L. Presenter) Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNew Delhi, India 06/11/2014
46 National Conference on Aquatic Ecosystems and Their Management: Recent Trends and Future Perspectives Conference Participant) Central University of BiharBihar 21/03/2014
47 National Seminar on Recent Trends in Life Sciences and Prof. R.P. Roy Memorial Lecture Seminar Participant) Patna UniversityBihar 30/05/2012
48 International Conference on Quality in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunity in India Conference Education in Agriculture and Ecology Facilitates Sustainable Economy of Bihar Presenter) Institute of Public Enterprise and Govt. of BiharBihar 20/10/2011
49 National Symposium on Advances in Abiotic and Biotic Stress Management of Plants Symposium Luxury uptake of phosphorus by Pistia stratiotes L. Presenter) University of North BengalSiliguri, West Bengal 23/09/2011
50 UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on Recent Advances in Water Resources Development and Management Seminar Participant) Patna UniversityPatna, Bihar 30/03/2011
51 International Level Career Development Seminar For Biological Science Students Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityKattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 08/03/2008
52 National Conference on Advancing Frontiers in Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture and Health Conference Participant) Bareilly CollegeBareilly College, Uttar Pradesh 28/04/2005
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
Sl.No. Title Name of Student Institution Role Status Month Year
1 Typha domingensis in floating treatment wetlands for waste water remediation PRIYANKA DASS Christ University Supervisor Ongoing July 2021
2 The Role of Selected Earthworms and their Gut Microflora in the Degradation of Pre-treated Microplastics ARPANA PALLAVI PALANNA Christ University Supervisor Ongoing May 2022
3

EFFECT OF COGNITIVE ADAPTABILITY OF PLANT GROWTH PROMOTING RHIZOBACTERIA ON THE GROWTH OF SELECTED PLANTS UNDER ABIOTIC STRESS

SWETHA JEEVAN Christ University Supervisor Awarded March 2026
4

STUDY OF WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS AND ZOOPLANKTON COMMUNITIES IN THE UNTREATED AND TREATED SEWAGE WATER PONDS AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF CHRIST (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY) BANGALORE CAMPUS

THERESA KARRA Christ University Supervisor Awarded July 2025
5

SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT OF PLANTS IN THE KADUNGALLOOR REGION, KERALA, FOR THEIR EFFICIENCY TO REMEDIATE HEAVY METALS

CHANDNI A S Christ University Supervisor Awarded December 2025
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
Sl.No. Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme Name of Organiser Level Role Date
1 "Agri-Tech 5.0: Integrating Science, Management, and Engineering for Global Food Security Eco Fast Agri Solution in association with Acharya Nagarjuna State Government University Andhra Pradesh, Eco Climate Kenya and Vivekananda Global University Jaipur, Eco Fast Agri Solution+Nagarjuna State Govt. Unive International Participant 22/10/2025
2 "Advancement in Life Sciences Research" Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  Participant 29/09/2025
3 AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching coursera , Wharton University of Pennsylvania and Open AI International Participant 24/08/2025
4 TALES - Teaching And Learning Experience Sharing Teaching Learning Enhancement Cel (TLEC), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  Institutional Participant 23/07/2025
5 Sustaining Learner-Centered Approach (LCA) Implementation Teaching Learning Enhancement Cell (TLEC), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  Institutional Participant 07/04/2025
6 Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows coursera, Tel Aviv University, Israel International Participant 25/12/2024
7 Certificate Programme in Basic First Aid St John's Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru,  Regional Participant 27/09/2024
8 Quality Improvement Programme on Research and Entrepreneurship in the Field of Nutrition and Wellness Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Bangalore,  Participant 14/08/2024
9 Hands-on Training in Histological Techniques - A National Level Workshop Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  National Organiser & Participant 15/02/2024
10 Navigating the pathways of publishing in High-quality journals Elsevier,  National Participant 07/08/2023
11 Faculty Development Programme on Curriculum Design and Revision with Special Focus on OBE Staff Development College, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  Institutional Participant 05/12/2022
12 Design Made Easy Using Canva 30M Training powered by Media Studies & IT Services CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  Institutional Participant 28/07/2022
13 UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course in Synthetic Biology University Grants Commission-Human Resource Development Centre, The University of Burdwan, The University of Burdwan Participant 16/06/2022
14 Training on Document Management using PDF Media Studies and IT Services, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  Institutional Participant 10/02/2022
15 International Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ?The Art of Doing Research? Jyothi Engineering College, Thrissur, India, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India and Pelita Bangsa University, Indonesia, Jyothi Engineering College, Christ University,PGU International Participant 12/07/2021
16 DIGITAL WORKSHOP ON BIOSTATISTICS Department of Biotechnology, CEPCI (CASHEW EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL OF INDIA) Laboratory & Research Institute, Kollam, CEPCI Laboratory & Research Institute, Kollam National Participant 05/07/2021
17 Faculty Development Programme 1 - 2021 Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum (CEDBEC) and Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  Institutional Participant 16/06/2021
18 5-day Virtual Faculty Development Programme on IPR, Scientific Writing and Recent Trends in Research School of Applied Sciences, Department of Biotechnology, REVA University, REVA University, Bangalore National Participant 07/06/2021
19 5-Day Quality Improvement Programme on Hybrid Teaching Staff Development College,  Participant 02/03/2021
20 Training on Microsoft Teams 30M Training, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  Institutional Participant 09/07/2020
21 Quality Improvement Programme on Online Teaching and Learning on Current Topics of Life Sciences Department of Life Sciences,  Participant 16/05/2020
22 Introduction to Climate Change and Health Coursera, Yale University, USA International Participant 10/05/2020
23 Servant Leadership in Action for Momentum (SLAM) Leadyne in association with the Praveen Kenneth Chair on Leadership, Leadyne Institutional Participant 04/05/2020
24 Quality Improvement Programme on Online Teaching Academic Staff College,  Participant 22/04/2020
25 Air Pollution ? a Global Threat to our Health Coursera, University of Copenhagen, Denmark International Participant 22/04/2020
26 Learning to Teach Online Coursera, The University of New South Wales, Sydney International Participant 18/04/2020
27 Faculty Development Programme-II on STRATEGY ACTUALIZATION: FORGING THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY AHEAD Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum (CEDBEC), CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant & Presenter 30/11/2019
28 Three Day National Level Workshop on SPSS & Its Applications CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Nodal Office, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,  National Participant 14/11/2019
29 Workshop on Capacity Building for Constructive Alignment Teaching Learning Enhancement Cell, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 04/10/2019
30 Training on "LaTex for Research and Document Preparation" 30M TRAINING, powered by Media Studies and IT Services,  Institutional Participant 03/09/2019
31 Training on "Managing your own website using Google Site" 30M TRAINING, powered by Media Studies and IT Services,  Institutional Participant 14/08/2019
32 Training Workshop on "Competency Building in Digital Learning" as a part of Faculty Development and Leadership Programme 2019 Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  Institutional Participant & Presenter 27/05/2019
33 Quality Improvement Programme on Pedagogic Practices and Research as Culture in the Department Academic Staff College, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  Participant & Presenter 25/05/2019
34 Quality Improvement Programme on Pedagogic Practices and Research as Culture in the Department Academic Staff College, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  Participant & Presenter 20/05/2019
35 Holistic Development Training Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  Institutional Participant & Presenter 17/05/2019
36 Biogala-Lecture Workshop Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  Institutional Participant 21/01/2019
37 Intensive Workshop on Case Teaching, Writing and Research CHRIST INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, LAVASA, PUNE,  Institutional Participant 12/01/2019
38 Academic Administrative Processes Training - Group 2 Praveen Kenneth Leadership Chair, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  Institutional Participant 07/01/2019
39 Mail Merge Feature in Google 30M Training, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 13/12/2018
40 Integration of Rubric in Google Classroom 30M Training, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 27/11/2018
41 Google Classroom 30M Training, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 13/11/2018
42 Structural Equation Modeling using AMOS Centre for Advanced Research & Training (CART), CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 10/09/2018
43 Quality Improvement Programme Academic Staff College, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Participant 21/05/2018
44 Faculty Development Programme-I Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum,  Institutional Participant & Presenter 14/05/2018
45 Neuro-Linguistic Programming (Level 1) CHRIST CONSULTING GROUP,  Institutional Participant 27/04/2018
46 Faculty Development Programme II CEDBEC, Christ University,  Institutional Participant 17/11/2017
47 Quality Improvement Programme on Teaching Learning and Evaluation Academic Staff College, Christ University,  Participant 17/05/2017
48 Faculty Development Programme I Christ University,  Institutional Participant 16/05/2017
49 Science Academies' Lecture Workshop on Progress in Understanding of Disease Biology Department of Life Sciences, Christ University,  Regional Participant 22/02/2017
50 Orientation Programme Centre for Research Project, Christ University,  Participant 15/12/2016
51 Service Learning Workshop for Community Organization Centre for Social Action, Christ University,  Regional Participant 06/12/2016
52 Faculty Development Programme II IQAC, Christ University,  Institutional Participant & Presenter 25/11/2016
53 National Level Workshop on Data Analysis using EXCEL Centre for Advanced Research and Training, Christ University,  National Participant 24/10/2016
54 Quality Improvement Program on Research and Publications Academic Staff College, Christ University,  Institutional Participant & Presenter 24/09/2016
55 Orientation Programme on IT Security and Services Christ University,  Participant 24/06/2016
56 Orientation Programme for New Joiners Centre for Concept Design, Christ University,  Participant 15/06/2016
57 Course on Information Literacy Centre for Advnced Research and Training, Christ University,  Institutional Participant 01/06/2016
58 FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Christ University,  Institutional Participant 27/05/2016
59 Pre-conference Workshop on Biogeochemistry ENVIS Centre of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jawaharlal Nehru University National Presenter 06/11/2014
60 Recent Advances in Bioengineering SRM University, SRM University International Presenter 07/02/2008
61 Faculty Development Programme on Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Office of The Directorate of Faculty Affairs, SRM University, SRM University Institutional Participant 26/11/2007