Education

Degree	Year	University	Major Subject Studied
Ph.D	2014	VIT University, India	Biotechnology
M.Sc	2008	Sathyabama University, India	Biotechnology
B.Sc	2006	Thiruvalluvar University, India	Zoology

Current Designation

• Teaching Fellow, Centre of Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai – 600 025

Areas of interest

• Studying host protein modification and interaction during infections and metabolic diseases through suitable animal models.

Skillset

• Animal models (Urinary tract infection (mouse), Kidney stone and Diabetic models ( rat)

• Proteomic & Immunological assays (WB, ELISA, Mass Spectrometry, Flow Cytometry)

• Isolation and characterization of microbes up to genetic level (clinical and environmental)

• Microtomy (processing & sectioning of tissues, H&E and other basic staining, IHC, IFC)

M. S. (By Research)

• Shalini R October 2011
Fructan distribution in Indian foods and its composition during ripening and processing of selected fruits

• Chithra A V September 2014
Screening, purification, characterization and application of bacteriocin from lactic acid bacteria (LAB)

• Abirami A October 2014
Stevia processing for food and beverage applications

• N A Anbuvahini January 2016
A study on heat resistant spore forming micro organism as probiotics and its application in food products

Ph. D.

• Satya Narayan Pradhan July 2012
Development of recombinant subunit vaccine and monoclonal antibody based diagnostic test for Infectious Bursal Disease in chickens

• Shankar I June 2015
Molecular and functional characterization of potential probiotic bacteria from traditional millet fermented food koozh and their microencapsulation for food applications

• Devasena K July 2015
Purification, immobilization and potential application of Bacillus pumilus DGLU12 lipase

• Kayalvizhi V May 2016
Application of Pulse Electric Field in food industry

• Ayyappan P December 2016
Characterization of xylan and production of xylooligosaccharides from rice bran and finger millet seed coat and its food application

• Sudha Rani R May 2017
Analysis and optimization of bioactive components during processing of finger millet (Eleusine coracana)

• Ramachnadran C August 2017
Process modification to ensure shelf-life extension of idli batter and characterization of probiotic yeast and bacteria

Research Projects and Consultancy

1. Involved as a member in planning and monitoring the execution and documentation of the following projects:

Title	Sponsor	Value	Role and Institution	Outcome
Taste acuity and glucose tolerance in young women, 1983-85.	UGC	Rs.15,000	Principle Investigator Women’s Christian College, Chennai	Formed the basis for further research on diabetic patients
Availability and use of artificial sweeteners, 1999. Sensory evaluation of beverage concentrates, 1999.	M/s Monsanto Inc., Mumbai,	Rs.42,625	Co-Investigator SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai	Used by industry for product development
Cod Liver Oil – Training Manual for field workers, 2000	E. Merck India Ltd. Mumbai	Rs.10,000	Co-Investigator SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai	Was used to give technical information and training to field staff
Fish oil supplementation in patients with hyperlipidemia, 2000	E. Merck India Ltd. Mumbai	Rs.5840 (partial funding)	Principle Investigator SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai	Formed part of the of the M Sc research project
Sensory evaluation of table salt, 2002-03	Hindustan Lever Research Centre, Mumbai	Rs.120000	Co-Investigator SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai	Used for product development by industry
Effect of packaging and storage temperature on Rabdi, 2003	Indian Institute of Packaging, Mumbai	Rs 25,000	Co-Investigator SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai	Used for product development
India as a source for cost effective fruit raw materials, 2004	Reading Scientific Services Ltd., UK	GBP 8700	Co-Investigator Centre for Research & Applied Food Technology,	Used by the industry for sourcing raw materials from India
Evaluation of the immunoprophylactic efficacy of recombinant Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV) capsid protein in cell line & animal model, 2007-2010	CSIR, GOI	Rs 14 lakhs	Principle Investigator Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai	Recombinant proteins with antigenic properties produced; Research Scholar obtained his PhD and research publications
Enhancing Research Capacity and initiating Integrated M. Tech & Ph D programme in the area of Food Technology, 2008-2013	DBT-GOI	Rs. 753.93 lakhs	Co-coordinator Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai	M. Tech. Food Technology was introduced in 2008 PhD Research scholars for Food Technology Fermentation Technology, Food Analysis and Food Processing Labs set up
EASTWEST FOOD International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES) 2010 -14	European Union	€ 127800 (Total) € 25,200 (AU)	Coordinator for Anna University (AU)	Joint International Conference and International courses conducted Student and Faculty Exchange with University of Copenhagen and Wageningen University, Netherlands
Optimization of functional ingredients in wheat products	General Mills India Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai	Rs.1,50000	Consultant Centre for Food Technology, Anna University, Chennai	Process know how optimised for industry use
Development of diet and nutrition messages for the management of Life style diseases 2012 -13.	M/s Xcode Life Sciences, Chennai	Rs 1,50,000	Consultant Centre for Food Technology, Anna University, Chennai	The messages will be used to sensitize clients of the industry
Development of Almond based health snacks 2012-13	M/s DP Nue Life Health Care, Chennai	Rs 1,50,000	Consultant Centre for Food Technology, Anna University, Chennai	Products introduced in the market by optimizing process technology
Prebiotic efficacy of Xylooligosaccharides (XOS) and their food applications 2013 -14	Ministry of Food Processing Industries, DST, GoI	Rs 1879200	Principle Investigator Centre for Food Technology, Anna University, Chennai	Process for extraction of xylan from rice bran and finger millet seed coat developed, production of XOS from xylan by enzyme treatment optimized Papers presented and published, Research scholar completed PhD
Freshness indicators for poultry meat packages by inkjet printing to ensure food safety 2015-17	DBT-GOI	Rs 6337 000	Co - PI	PI from Department of Printing Technology, Anna University On-going

2. Involved in completing a DBT funded project titled “Entrepreneurship development of small scale farmers in stevia cultivation”. Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai.

3. Co- investigator with Dr R B Narayanan as PI in the following projects:

• Indo-Norwegian platform for fish and shellfish vaccine development, DBT-GOI, Rs 27.03 lakhs, 2009-11.

• Recombinant Bm-33 (Brugya malayi pepsin inhibitor homolog) induced modulation of human macrophage functions in vitro, CSIR, Rs 795833, 2010-11.

• Recombinant WSP (Wolbachia Surface Protein) induced modulation

Patents

• Novel vegetable preserves- vegetable conserves, slices and marmalade
Usha Antony, N. Ramasubrmanian, R. Padmavati, M. Gopika Pandy
Application No: 891/CHE/2010
Date of filing of Application: 31/03/2010
Publication Date: 30/04/2010

• Process for making low calorie fruit and/or vegetable drink
S. Dharanii, Usha Antony, J. Saibaba
Application No: 890/CHE/2010, 31/03/2010
Publication Date: 23/04/2010, Journal No. - 17/2010

• Sugar free/low calorie Indian traditional sweets
Usha Antony, N. Ramasubrmanian, Bhuvaneswari E, Revathi S.
Application No: 892/CHE/2010, 31/03/2010
Publication Date: 23/04/2010, Journal No. - 17/2010

• A new method to ensure shelf life enhancement and biofortification of idli batter
Ramachandran C, Sudha Rani R, Usha Antony
Application No: 354/CHE/2014, 26/12/2014

• A new method to extend the shelf-life of yogurt
Sudha Rani R, Ramachandran C, Senthil Kumaran S and Usha Antony
Application No: 1134/CHE/2015, 09/03/2015

• A new method to incorporate Lactobacillus reuteri in millet fermentation as a probiotic for enrichment with vitamin B12
Ramachandran C, Sudha Rani R, Usha Antony
Application No: 3785/CHE/2014, 14/08/2015

• A new method of encapsulation using leguminous protein forfood and pharmaceutical applications
Ramachandran C, Sudha Rani R, Nivaz Babu, Prince R Prabhu, Usha Antony
Application No: 6135/CHE/2014, dated: 05/12/2014

• Semi-cooked and dried ready-to-cook porridge from processed finger millet (Eleusine coracana)
Sudha Rani R, Ramachandran C, Usha Antony
Application No. 201641040735, 29/11/2016

• Ready-to-Cook, bio-fortified, fermented batter with extended shelf-life and heat-stable probiotics
Sudha Rani R, Ramachandran C, Usha Antony
Application No 201641040736, 29/11/2016

• Incorporation of heat stable probiotics and bioactive compounds into semi-dried ready-to-cook food
Sudha Rani R, Ramachandran C, Usha Antony
Application No. 201641040751, 29/11/2016

• Dia-dahi: a prebiotic formulation of milk/curd/yoghurt/buttermilk that can regulate blood glucose
JK Pallavi, R Sangeetha, Usha Antony
Application No.201741032819 A, 22/09/2017

Conferences Attended

• Bacteriology 2014 held from Nov 17th to 19th in Chicago, IL, USA organised by OMICS international
• “Regulation of renal antimicrobial proteins in experimentally induced pyelonephritic mice by plant based drugs” at 16th International Congress on Infectious diseases held at Cape Town, South Africa from April 1st to 5th, 2014.
• “The defensive role of urinary antimicrobial proteins and inflammatory markers in uropathogenic E.coli induced pyelonephritis mouse model” at the 44th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Nephrology held at New Delhi from December 12th to 15th, 2013.
• National symposium on “The Recent trends on Biotechnology” held by the School of Biosciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore on the 24th of March, 2012.
• “The bacteristatic potential of Chandraprabhavati against Uropathogenic Escherichia coli in Mouse model of UTI” & “A novel method of detection using Ribotyping – PCR – RFLP pattern of the commensal and the uropathogenic strains” at 42nd Annual Conference of Indian Society of Nephrology held at Hyderabad from December 8th to 11th, 2011 [Adjudged best poster].
• “A novel method of detection using CAPS assay of the commensal and the uropathogenic strains” International Conference on Genomics and Proteomics held on the 14th to 16th of July, 2011 at National Institute of Technology, Calicut, India.
• “Exploration of novel Hydroxyl radicals scavenger from Sargassum myriocystum” “NCOSH, 2011 – Oxidative stress and its complications on human health” held at department of Biotechnology, School of Biosciences and Health Sciences, Karunya University, Coimbatore, India on 19th to 20th January, 2011