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Hi, I'm Suresh Babu Naidu
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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.

13+ 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

Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills, conscientious, rigorous, and efficient and have a well-developed sense of team spirit.

60%

Nanotechnology: Biosynthesis & characterization of metal nanoparticles using green technologies.

95%

Microbiology: Antimicrobial assays, Antifungal assays, routine microbiological experiments such as isolation, staining and identification of microorganisms using various biochemical parameters.

60%

Biochemistry: Protein chemistry: HPLC, Gel exclusion chromatography, Ion-exchange chromatography, Paper chromatography and thin layer chromatography. Native PAGE and SDS-PAGE, Zymography, and conventional method of protein purification

70%

Mammalian Cell Culture: Cell culture methods and maintenance of primary, secondary culture

90%

Molecular and Cell Biology: Total RNA Isolation, RT-PCR, Immunoprecipitation, Northern blotting, Southern blotting, Hybridization Techniques, Western blotting, Affinity cross linking, Receptor binding assay, Genomic DNA isolation, Restriction digestion, Ligation

85%

Immunological techniques: Immunoprecipitation, immunodiffusion, ELISA.

80%

Biochemical engineering: Immobilization studies of whole cells.

90%

From

Career & Employment

Research Fellow

Durban University of Technology 2018 - Present

4.30/5

Steve Biko campus, Durban-4000

Research Associate

Durban University of Technology 2014 - 2018

4.50/5

M L Sultan campus, Durban-4000

Post-Doctoral Fellow

University of KwaZulu-Natal 2012 - 2014

4.80/5

Dept. of Biochemistry, Westville Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. Tel: 0312607814

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Durban University of Technology 2011 - 2012

4.80/5

Dept. of Biomedical & Clinical Technology, M L Sultan Campus, Durban. Tel:0313735291

1999 - 2018

Details

Consultant Business Development

National Research Development Corporation, India 2008 - 2010

4.80/5

2nd Floor, University House, M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Gnanagangothri Campus, MSR Nagar, New BEL Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560054, India Tel:+91 80 2360 2266

Senior Lecturer

T John Institute of Technology, India 2006 - 2007

4.70/5

No. 88/1, Bannerghatta Main Rd, Gottigere, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560083, India Tel: +91 80 4025 0555.

Lecturer

Acharya Nagarjuna University 1999 - 2003

4.95/5

Department of Biotechnology, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522510, India. Tel:+919440869477.

From

Gradute & Post Graduate

Nanobiotechnology

UKZN - 2012 - 2016

Co-Supervisor

Synthesis and antibacterial studies on silver and gold nanoparticles produced using aqueous seed extract of Protorhus longifolia as reducing agent.

Nanobiotechnology

DUT - 2016

Co-Supervisor

Antidiabetic and Antimicrobial Properties of Ocimum species (Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum sanctum) (L.)

Nanobiotechnology

UKZN - 2014

Co-Supervisor

Synthesis of silver nanoparticles from African leaf vegetable- Amaranthus dubius.

Membrane Proteins

UKZN - 2014

Co-Supervisor

Membrane Permeability of HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors

2012 - 2016

Supervision

Health Sciences

2024

Supervisor

Practice-related hygiene behaviours utilised by Chiropractors pre, during and post the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa

Nanobiotechnology

UKZN - 2016

Co-Supervisor

Synthesis and antibacterial studies on silver and gold nanoparticles produced using aqueous seed extract of Protorhus longifolia as reducing agent

Nanobiotechnology

M Tech - 2016

Co-Supervisor

Antidiabetic and Antimicrobial Properties of Ocimum species (Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum sanctum) (L.)

Membrane Proteins

UKZN - 2014

Co-Supervisor

Membrane Permeability of HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors

Nanobiotechnology

UKZN - 2014

Co-Supervisor

Antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles of Moringa oleifera leaf extract

Yeast Protein

UKZN - 2013

Co-Supervisor

Over-expression of FLO genes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae BY4742 strains bearing a deletion in genes related to cell wall biogenesis

Yeast Protein

UKZN - 2013

Co-Supervisor

Strain Discrimination of Clinical Isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Matrix- Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization– Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI- TOF MS)

Best

Honors and Awards

Durban University

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

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)

Contributed

Book Chapters

Monitoring and Management of Pollutants in the Environment

Advances in biogenic synthesis of metal sulfide nanomaterials. In Metal Sulfide Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications

Recent advances in metal sulfide nanomaterials for antimicrobial activity and disinfection self-cleaning.

Leaf Litter Management in Urban Landscape Management: Recent Approaches

Textile Waste: Management, Sustainability and Recycling Technologies

Managing e-Waste: A Critical Public Health Issue in a Developing Nation

Advanced Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Environmental and Sensing Applications

Nanofungicides: A Promising Solution for Climate-Resilient Plant Disease Management

7 Unlocking nature's remediation arsenal

12 Polyphenol oxidases: the future toward global sustainability

Nanofungicides: A new frontier in agriculture

The Future of Graphene Oxide-Based Nanomaterials

Biosynthesis and characterization methods of copper nanoparticles

Dawn Of Digital Research, Teaching & Learning

Green Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles for Antimicrobial Activity

The Future of Graphene Oxide-Based Nanomaterials and Their Potential Environmental Applications: A Contemporary View

Catalytic Removal of Pollutants

Biomedical Applications of TiO2-based Nanomaterials

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Research & Publications

Professional

Membership

The International Academy of Science and Engineering for Development (IASED)

Professional Natural Scientist-SACNASP, South Africa

Member-Royal Society of Africa

Member-South African Society for Microbiology (SASM)

Member-Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy (ABAP)

Member-SASBMB

Member-Society of Research Administrators International

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...

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...