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Hi, I'm Suresh Babu Naidu
Nanoscience |

High performing research fellow with passion for research in Biotechnology. 13 years of experience impacting positive organizational outcomes through lead scientific research outputs, collaborations and project management. Confident in ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex, high-stakes problems. Committed to continuous improvement and contributing to team success.

Dr. Suresh Babu Naidu
11+ Years of Experience

Experience

1995 - 2008

Education Qualifications

PhD

SriKrishna Devaraya University, Anantapur, India - 2008
4.30/5

Biochemistry

M. Biotech

Gulbarga University, India - 2000
4.50/5

Molecular Biology, Animal Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Fermentation Technology, Genetic Engineering

M.Sc.

Gulbarga University, India - 1997
4.80/5

Biophysical Chemistry, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Tissue Culture, Medical Biochemistry, nutrition

B.Sc.

Gulbarga University, India - 1995
4.80/5

Chemistry, Botany, Zoology

2018 - 2021

Certifications

Workforce training and skills development

Certifications 2024
4.70/5

African 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 2024
4.70/5

CSIR Bioprocess Training Merck Activities: Introduction to TFF and Integrity Testing from Merck Group

School-CODATA-RDA School

Certifications 2021
4.70/5

University of Pretoria, Summer School-CODATA-RDA School of research data Science

Teaching with Technology

Certifications 2021
4.95/5

University of Cape Town, Teaching with Technology

Good Clinical Practice

Certifications 2019
5.00/5

The University of Hong Kong, Good Clinical Practice (GCP-E6(R2) 2016)

Project Management

Certifications 2018
5.00/5

Durban University of Technology, Project Management - Short Course

Best

Honors and Awards

Durban University

Faculty Researcher Of The Year - Faculty Of Health Sciences Gold Category 2022

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Durban University

UCDG (University Capacity Development Grant) for academic exchange/mobility grant in 2021 has been awarded by DUT.

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Durban University

Top University publisher award in 2017 by DVC at Durban University of Technology, South Africa

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Durban University

Top University publisher award in 2016 by DVC at Durban University of Technology, South Africa

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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)

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Department of Biotechnology

1998-1999 Junior Research Fellowship, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), India

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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

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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

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Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Genetic and Molecular studies on Bacillus sp. for potential probiotic applications (DUT funded project)

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Contributed

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Research & Publications

Peer-Reviewed

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...

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...

Peer-Reviewed Articles

Journal Publications

Latest

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....

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Dr. Suresh Babu Naidu

Nanoscience Research @ Durban University of Technology.

I'd love to hear from you. Looking forward.

Phone: ++27 79 845 9515Email: sureshk@dut.ac.za