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Dr KOPPADA UMA SHANKAR

Speciliazation : Biotechnology

Qualification : MSc, PhD

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

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

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

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2017

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

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Organisation: Government of Andhra Pradesh

Month/Year: 30 July 2017

2013

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Organisation: MHRD

Month/Year: 15 March 2013

2012

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

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Organisation: Department of Biotechnology

Month/Year: 12 September 2012

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1970

Guide Name: Dr Giridhar P

Institution: CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute

Month Year: January 1970

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