Experience
Education Qualifications
PhD
SriKrishna Devaraya University, Anantapur, India - 2008Biochemistry
M. Biotech
Gulbarga University, India - 2000Molecular Biology, Animal Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Fermentation Technology, Genetic Engineering
M.Sc.
Gulbarga University, India - 1997Biophysical Chemistry, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Tissue Culture, Medical Biochemistry, nutrition
B.Sc.
Gulbarga University, India - 1995Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
Certifications
Workforce training and skills development
Certifications 2024African biomanufacturing workforce training and skills development programme Course in Quality Control and Downstream Processes (CSIR-BQ-A) from Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
TFF and Integrity Testing
Certifications 2024CSIR Bioprocess Training Merck Activities: Introduction to TFF and Integrity Testing from Merck Group
School-CODATA-RDA School
Certifications 2021University of Pretoria, Summer School-CODATA-RDA School of research data Science
Teaching with Technology
Certifications 2021University of Cape Town, Teaching with Technology
Good Clinical Practice
Certifications 2019The University of Hong Kong, Good Clinical Practice (GCP-E6(R2) 2016)
Project Management
Certifications 2018Durban University of Technology, Project Management - Short Course
Honors and Awards
Durban University
UCDG (University Capacity Development Grant) for academic exchange/mobility grant in 2021 has been awarded by DUT.
Durban University
Top University publisher award in 2017 by DVC at Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Durban University
Top University publisher award in 2016 by DVC at Durban University of Technology, South Africa
University of KwaZulu-Natal
National Research Foundation(NRF) Fellowship for Post-Doctoral studies in University of KwaZulu- Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, South Africa (2012-2014)
Department of Biotechnology
1998-1999 Junior Research Fellowship, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), India
SA UK Newton Fund Antibiotic Accelerator Initiative
Co-PI in project 'Harnessing natural product diversity to combat multidrug-resistant pathogens (MR/T029579/1)' as Co-PI in collaboration with Prof Rosemary Dorrington, Rhodes University, South Africa
Post-Doctoral Fellowship (NRF)
Expression and Partial Characterization of Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell wall related Mannoproteins (June 2012-2014, NRF Funded Project). Supervisor: Dr Patrick Govender, Dept. of Biochemistry, Westville campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Genetic and Molecular studies on Bacillus sp. for potential probiotic applications (DUT funded project)
Book Chapters
Research & Publications
Membership
Conference Papers & Workshops
Mechanical Enhancement of Hydrogels through Eco-Friendly Nano-Starch as Cross Linker
Torun Kante Majumder, Hasanul Banna Muhammad Zukaul Islam, Suresh Babu Naidu Krishna, and Abu Bin Imran (2024). International Conference on Functional...
Recent advances in silver nanoparticles for environmental remediation and human health
Suresh Babu Naidu Krishna, Sheena Kumari Pillai, Jamila Khatoon Adam, Faizal Bux (2023). International Conference on Current Sustainable Agricultural,...
Recent Developments and Trends in Silver Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications
Nibedita Nath, Subhendu Chakroborty, Narasimha Golla, Jamila Khatoon Adam, Suresh Babu Naidu Krishna (2022). www.iswmaw.com...
Recent trends in silver nanoparticles toxicity, health effects and biomedical applications
Jamila Khatoon Adam and Suresh Babu Naidu Krishna (2022). https://vit.ac.in/ICRABES/...
Promotion of global health economy: supporting the generation of developmental opportunities through collaborative research and education
Suresh Babu Naidu Krishna*, Vasanthrie Naidoo (2023). 5th National Global Change Conference (Jan 30-Feb 02), University of the Free State, South Afric...
Improved proteomic biotyping of clinically significant mycobacteria using a novel MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry sample preparation strategy
Melendhran Pillay, Patrick Govender, Siyanda Myende, Ezekiel Green, Suresh Babu Naidu Krishna. (2022). In SASBMB 2022 Congress, 23-26 January 2022...
Strategic management in construction firms with focus on small and medium enterprises: A case study eThekwini, South Africa
Rambaruth, A., Adam, J. K., & Krishna, S. B. N. (2021). In CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT (CBPM 2021) CONFERENCE. University of Cape town...
Provision of HIV testing services and its impact on HIV prevalence in the public health sector in KwaZulu-Natal: a ten-year review
KZN DOH Research Day, 07-08 December 2021, with the theme: "Achieving health and well-being in KZN: Addressing challenges old and new"...
Commonwealth Science Conference 2021
Feb 22-26, 2021 organized by The Royal Society UK and African Academy of Sciences...
Environmental sustainability, human health, and development (ICESHHD 2019)
Vignan's University, India (Dec 20-22nd, 2019)...
Nextstrain/Genome Detective workshop
KwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP), Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, UKZN, Durban (January 24-25, 2019)...
Improving nanoparticle sensitivity for antimicrobial efficacy and augmented drug delivery using selected plant derived extracts and compounds
Plenary lecture in 13th Annual Convention of ABAP & International Conference on Environmental Sustainability, Human Health and Development (20-22nd De...
Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from Avicennia marina seed extract and its antibacterial potential
Krishna Suresh Babu Naidu1*, Nelisha Murugan, Adam JK, Sershen (2018). International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approach of Science: Nanotechnolo...
The effects of vaginal lubricants on progressive spermatozoa motility: a prospective comparative analysis
K Suresh Babu Naidu, JK Adam, Stacey Wilson (2017). Innovations in Pharma and Biopharma Industry: Challenges and Opportunities for Academy and Industr...
Silver nanoparticles in biomedical applications: Recent Advances and perspectives
Jamila Khatoon Adam, Krishna Suresh Babu Naidu (2016). Nanomedicine Conference 2016, Bangkok, Thailand (July 25-27)...
Silver nanoparticles: Biomedical applications and risk assessment upon exposure to engineered nanoparticles
K. Suresh Babu Naidu, Jamila K Adam, Patrick Govender (2015). RABEB-2015, K L University, Vijayawada, India (Dec 14-16)...
Expression and partial characterization of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell wall-related mannoproteins
Krishna S.B.N., Mhlongo S. I., Ngobese L. H., Nene N. E., Govender P (2013). International Conference on Advances in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics ...
Phytosynthesis of bimetallic Au-Ag nanoparticles using Ocimum basilicum (L.) with enhanced Antidiabetic and Antimicrobial properties
Veshara Malapermal, J.N. Mtshali, I Botha, K.S.B. Naidu (2014). 2nd National Conference on Global Change (2014), Port Elizabeth, RSA...
Construction of a promoter replacement cassette for constitutive expression of the dominant FLO1 gene in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Lethukuthula Ngobese, Khumalo KSG, Mtambo SE, Naidu KSB, Govender P (2013). SASM-2013, Bela-Bela, RSA...
Effect of cell wall biogenesis related gene deletions on adhesion phenotypes of FLO gene over-expressing BY4742 strains
Mhlongo SI, Ngobese LH, Nene NE., Govender K., Krishna SBN, Govender P (2013). 30th ISSY Cell Surface & Organelles in Yeasts, Stara Lesna, Slovakia...
Studies on alkaline protease production by different matrices from Bacillus subtilis-K 30 by entrapment technique
Krishna Suresh Babu Naidu, Jamila K Adam (2011). SASM-2011, Cape Town, South Africa...
Journal Publications
Presentations & Invited Lectures
5th National Global Change Conference
Paper Presentation, "Promotion of global health economy: supporting the generation of developmental opportunities through collaborative research and e...
12th IconSWM-CE & IPLA Global Forum 2022
Keynote Address, "Recent Developments and Trends in Silver Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications," Sustainable Waste Management & Circular Economy...
International Conference on Recent Advances in Biotechnology
Keynote Address, "Recent trends in silver nanoparticles toxicity, health effects and biomedical applications", International Conference on Recent Adva...
AHRI Virtual Conference
Workshop, "COVID-19: A catalyst for moral distress amongst academia", Virtual Conference Paper presentation at AHRI, DURBAN, 30th Nov 2020....
Research & Academic Work
Global Research Impact

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