Prof. Dr. Manjula K R Professor

Specialization

Neurobiology of Ageing, Genetics, Gerontology, Biomedical Research, Physiology and Phytochemistry

Areas Of Interest

Physiology, genetics and molecular medicine for neurodegenerative diseases

Qualification

M.Sc, Ph.D., PGDIPR, GATE, K-SET

Teaching Experience

20 years

Awards & Recognition

• Life member and Secretary of Ethological Society of India (ESI)
• Eureka Award by DST-TERI
• Awarded two Seed Money projects by REVA University
• Recipient of Nada Prabhu Kempegowda Award (2023)
• State level Dr. H. N Awardee (2023)
• Appointed as Scientist-B (Insect Breeding and Genetics) by Central Silk Board; Secured 1st Rank in All India Examination
• Mentored student projects under KSCST

Orcid ID

0000-0002-2000-1321

Vidwan ID/Profile URL

229830

Scopus ID/Google Scholar ID

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7Dl1EysAAAAJ&hl=en

Funded Project (amount sanctioned)

Publications In Refereed Journals

Key Publications (Q1–Q2 Rated):

• Asha Devi, S., Sagar Chandrasekar, B. K., Manjula, K. R., & Ishii, N. (2011). Grape seed proanthocyanidin lowers brain oxidative stress in adult and middle-aged rats. Experimental Gerontology, 46(11), 958–964. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2011.08.006 (Q1)
• Asha Devi, S., Manjula, K. R., & Subramanyam, M. V. (2012). Protective role of vitamins E and C against oxidative stress caused by intermittent cold exposure in aging rat's frontoparietal cortex. Neuroscience Letters, 529(2), 155–160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neulet.2012.09.041 (Q2)
• Manjula, K. R., Subramanyam, M. V., & Asha Devi, S. (2013). Protection against oxidative stress caused by intermittent cold exposure by combined supplementation with vitamin E and C in the aging rat hypothalamus. Neurochemical Research, 38(4), 876–885. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11064-013-0993-4 (Q1)
• Asha Devi, S., & Manjula, K. R. (2014). Intermittent cold-induced hippocampal oxidative stress is associated with changes in plasma lipid composition and is modifiable by vitamins C and E in old rats. Neurochemistry International, 74, 46–52. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0197018614001119 (Q2)
• Javed, A., Ramaiah, M. K., & Talkad, M. S. (2019). ICSI using fresh and frozen PESA-TESA spermatozoa to examine assisted reproductive outcome retrospectively. Obstetrics & Gynecology Science, 62(6), 429–437. https://doi.org/10.5468/ogs.2019.62.6.429 (Q2)
• Beaulah Angel, P., Manjula, K. R., & Shubha. (2025). Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant potential and identification of bioactive compounds using GC–MS of the leaf extracts of Clitoria ternatea. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 18(10), 4803–4809. https://doi.org/10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00692 (Q2)
• Rani, V., Muniramiah, J., & Manjula, K. R. (2025). Behavioral and biochemical approaches on the therapeutic effectiveness of Leucas aspera in managing trichloroethylene-induced neurotoxicity. Review of Diabetic Studies. https://diabeticstudies.org/index.php/RDS/article/view/475 (Q2)
• Nagamani, T. S., Guruprasad, N. M., & Manjula, K. R. (2024). Study of biogenic silver nanoparticles from Stereospermum colais for in vitro antioxidant potential and apoptotic effects on SHSY5Y neuroblastoma cells. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. (Q2)

Other Publications:

• Javed, A., Talkad, M. S., & Ramaiah, M. K. (2019). Evaluation of sperm DNA fragmentation using multiple methods: A comparison of their predictive power for male infertility. Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine, 46(1), 14–21. https://doi.org/10.5653/cerm.2019.46.1.14
• Javed, A., Talkad, M. S., & Ramaiah, M. K. (2019, December). Corrigendum to “Evaluation of sperm DNA fragmentation using multiple methods: A comparison of their predictive power for male infertility”. Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine, 46(4), 211. https://doi.org/10.5653/cerm.2019.46.1.14.e1
• Aamir Javed, Muralidhar TS, Manjula K. R. (2019). Impact of sperm DNA fragmentation index on the clinical outcome in assisted reproduction. Life Science Informatics Publications. https://doi.org/10.26479/2019.0501.72
• Ramaiah, M. K., & Ramu, N. Rani, V (2020). Application of biotechnology in the production of naturally colored cocoons in Samia cynthia ricini: A study on the effect of light exposure on the colour development in cocoons. International Journal of Life Sciences and Pharma Research, 11(SP-11), 49–52. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341700207
• Shubha, Prathibha, K. Y., Manjula, A. C., Manjula, K. R., & Keshamma, E. (2021). Comparative of growth parameters and antioxidant potentials of Alpinia speciosa treated with vermicompost, farm yard manure and bioinoculants. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 9(8), 2320–2882. Retrieved from https://ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2108399.pdf
• Shubha, Prathibha, K. Y., Manjula, A. C., Manjula, K. R., & Keshamma, E. (2021). Comparative evaluation of growth parameters and antioxidant potentials of Vitex negundo treated with vermicompost, farmyard manure and bioinoculants. International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods, 9, 2455–6211. Retrieved from https://www.ijaresm.com/comparative-evaluation-of-growth-parameters-and-antioxidant-potentials-of-vitex-negundo-treated-with-vermicompost-farm-yard-manure-and-bioinoculants
• Shubha, Prathibha, K. Y., Manjula, A. C., Manjula, K. R., & Keshamma, E. (2021). Comparative study of growth parameters and antioxidant potential of Adathoda vasica treated with vermicompost, farmyard manure and bioinoculants. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology, 8(3), 2349–6002. Retrieved from https://ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2108399.pdf
• Shanthi, S. B., Manjula K.R & Bhagyalakshmi, N. (2021). Nutraceutical and therapeutic properties of edible superfood: Pumpkin seeds – A review. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, 70(2), 72–77. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356200648
• Das, A., Ramaiah, M. K., Shubha, R., Patil, M., Ramu, N., Rani, V., Khalid, L., Gubby, S., Reddy, C. S. S., & Somashekara, R. (2021). Influence of vitamins as anti-aging agents: A review on the comparative analysis of vitamins as antioxidants. REACH, 2456–3617.
• Ramaiah, M. K., Shubha, R., Maharana, T., Ramu, N., Rani, V., Khalid, L., Gubby, S., & Reddy, C. S. S. (2021). Role of antioxidants used in COVID-19 treatment: A review on the comparative analysis of vitamins as antioxidants. REACH, 2456–3617.
• Gammanpila, H. W., & Ramaiah, M. K. (2023). Exploring the influence of intermittent heat exposure on spontaneous mutations in Drosophila melanogaster: Assessing the role of vitamin C in mitigating heat stress and examining inheritance patterns of induced mutations. In Proceedings of the SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Science and Humanities (pp. 409–414). Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology. https://rda.sliit.lk/handle/123456789/3655
• Nagamani, T. S., Guruprasad, N. M., Raju, H., Dhanalakshmi, M., & Ramaiah, M. K. (2024). Eco-friendly silver nanoparticles from Stereospermum colais: A novel therapeutic strategy for breast cancer and antimicrobial applications. African Journal of Biomedical Research, 27(3S), 5217–5224.https://africanjournalofbiomedicalresearch.com/index.php/AJBR/article/view/3302
• Satyanarayana, N. T., Nadipinayakanahalli Munikrishnappa, G. ., & Kannasandra Ramaiah, M. (2025). Exploring Stereospermum colais Derived Ag and TiO₂ nanoparticles: A Comparative Insight into Biomedical Applications. Journal of Neonatal Surgery, 14(11S), 525–531. https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v14.3022
• Ramaiah, M. K. (2023). In-vitro cytotoxic effect of Stereospermum colais extract on different cancerous cell lines. Mukt Shabd Journal, 11(12). Retrieved from https://shabdbooks.com/volume-11-issue-12-2022
• Shanmugam, V. M., Ramaiah, M. K., & Jolitha, A. B. (2024). Evaluation of antioxidant properties and inhibitory activities for acetylcholinesterase in Cassia alata Linn. leaf extracts. African Journal of Biomedical Research, 27(4S), 10308–10316. https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v27i4S.5651
• Somashekar, A. L., Ramaiah, M. K., & Nijalingappa, R. (2024). Evaluation of biotin and pentoxifylline combination on sperm motility and quality in assisted reproductive technology. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 12(9), 526. Retrieved from https://www.ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2409526.pdf
• Shanmugam, V. M., Ramaiah, M. K., & Jolitha, A. B. (2024). Evaluation of antioxidant properties and inhibitory activities for acetylcholinesterase in Cassia alata Linn. leaf extracts. African Journal of Biomedical Research, 27(4S), 10308–10316. https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v27i4S.5651
• Javed, A., Ramaiah, M. K., & Saba, K. (2024). Exploring spermatogenesis post-SARS-CoV-2: A comprehensive review of male reproductive health. Journal of Men's Health, 20(3), 14–24. https://doi.org/10.22514/jomh.2024.034
• Somashekar, A. L., Ramaiah, M. K., & Nijalingappa, R. (2024). Evaluation of biotin and pentoxifylline combination on sperm motility and quality in assisted reproductive technology. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 12(9), 526. Retrieved from https://www.ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2409526.pdf
• Somashekar, A. L., Kannasandra Ramaiah, M., & Nijalingappa, R. (2024). Assessment of the influence of temperature and tocopherol for the enhancement of motility of ejaculated cryopreserved human sperm samples. [PDF file]. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tl6AO9-xzNT-azYWtlA833Cf9WT4TU8m/view
• Ramu, N., Kannasandra Ramaiah, M., & Cyriac, K. S. (2025). Evaluation of antioxidant activity and phytochemical screening of diverse polar extracts from Eucalyptus citriodora. Journal of Neonatal Surgery, 14(6S), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v14.2170
• Rani, V., & Kannasandra Ramaiah, M. (2025, March 11). Assessment of antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Leucas aspera and its application in neuroprotection. Journal of Neonatal Surgery, 14(5S), 388–395. https://www.jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/2056
• Angel, P. B., Manjula, K. R., & Shubha, N. A. (2025). Therapeutic potential of Clitoria ternatea leaf extract in reducing Parkinson’s disease symptoms in Drosophila. Journal of Neonatal Surgery, 14(12S), 575–580. https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v14.3250
• Angel, B. P., & Manjula, K. R. (2025). Effect of Centella asiatica leaf extract on the transgenic Drosophila model of Parkinson’s disease. Cuestiones de Fisioterapia. https://cuestionesdefisioterapia.com/index.php/es/article/view/2408
• Subbiah, S., Kannasandra Ramaiah, M., & Singh, K. G. (2025, March). Antioxidant potential of seed extracts of Cucurbita pepo, Ocimum basilicum, Trachyspermum ammi, and Linum usitatissimum—Individual and synergistic effect. Journal of Neonatal Surgery, 14(7S), 386–395. https://www.jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/2420
• Bagyalakshmi, N. N., Kannasandra Ramaiah, M., & Singh, K. G. (2025, March 11). Proximate analysis and estimation of total phenolics, flavonoids, ascorbic acid in methanolic extracts of plant seeds—Thymus vulgaris, Salvia hispanica, Nigella sativa, Anethum graveolens. Journal of Neonatal Surgery, 14(5S), 378–387. https://www.jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/2055
• Shanthi, S., Manjula, K. R., Bhagyalakshmi, N., & Singh, K. G. (2025). Estimation of phytochemicals and evaluation of antimicrobial potential of methanolic extracts of selected plant seeds. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, 16(89), 92491–92502.
• Subbiah, S., Kannasandra Ramaiah, M., & Singh, K. G. (2025). Evaluation of antioxidant activity of seed extracts of Cucurbita pepo, Ocimum basilicum, Trachyspermum ammi, and Linum usitatissimum—Individual and synergistic effect. Cuestiones de Fisioterapia, 54(5), 928–939. https://cuestionesdefisioterapia.com/index.php/es/article/view/3340
• Bhagyalakshmi, N., Kannasandra Ramaiah, M., & Singh, K. G. (2025, April). Behavioural analysis of Drosophila melanogaster as a model using methanolic extracts of seeds—Thymus vulgaris, Salvia hispanica, Nigella sativa, and Anethum graveolens—Individual and cumulative effect. Cuestiones de Fisioterapia, 54(5), 940–947. https://cuestionesdefisioterapia.com/index.php/es/article/view/3341
• Bhagyalakshmi, N., Kannasandra Ramaiah, M., & Singh, K. G. (2025, October). Estimation of individual and cumulative antioxidant activity of seed extracts of Thymus vulgaris, Salvia hispanica, Nigella sativa, and Anethum graveolens. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences.

Books Published

• Devi, A., Manjula, K. R., & Rao, B. S. Shankaranarayana. (2011, January). Healthy brain and well-being: Sedentary lifestyle can impact cognitive ability adversely (Chapter 1, pp. 1–27). In M. G. Bergin (Ed.), Sedentary Behavior: Physiology, Health Risks and Interventions. Nova Science Publishers. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274780945_Healthy_Brain_and_Well-being_Sedentary_lifestyle_can_impact_cognitive_ability_adversely
• Aamir Javed, & Manjula, K. R. Medically Assisted Reproduction (MAR) & Sperm DNA Damage: Fertilization, Developmental Potential and Reproductive Outcome. Scholars Press. https://www.amazon.in/MEDICALLY-ASSISTED-REPRODUCTION-SPERM-DAMAGE/dp/6138502388
• Chandrashekhar, P., Harshitha, G. K., Ramanjinappa, R., Manjula, K. R., & Mayegowda, S. B. (2022). Implementation of biological fuel cells in treating pharmaceutical effluents. In A. Roy & A. K. Roy (Eds.), Microbial Fuel Cell: Electricity Generation and Environmental Remediation (Chapter 8). Nova Science Publishers. https://novapublishers.com/shop/microbial-fuel-cell-electricity-generation-and-environmental-remediation/
• Anand, S., Narasinga Rao, R. R., Lakshmikanth, R., Ramaiah, M., & Tekupalli, R. (2022, August). Aging: Impact of gut microbiota. In S. Anand (Ed.), Gut Microbiome in Neurological Health and Disorders (pp. 71–82). Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4530-4_5
• Manjula, K. R., Kannasandra, Ramaiah, M. K., Vanishree, G., Kavyasree, M., Nisha, R., Rani, V., Lubaina, K., Sandeep, G., Shubha, R., Reddy, C. S. S., & Rajashekara, S. (2023). Bioactives and pharmacology of Matricaria chamomilla L. In T. Pullaiah (Ed.), Bioactives and Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants: Volume 2 (pp. [insert page range]). Apple Academic Press. https://www.appleacademicpress.com/phytochemical-composition-and-pharmacy-of-medicinal-plants-2-volume-set-/9781774913291
• Dsouza, M. R., Naji, K. M., Ramaiah, M. K., & Patil, S. J. (2025). Revolutionizing biomedical waste management: Embracing innovative technologies for a healthier future. In A. Pandey, S. S. Suthar, & K. T. T. Amesho (Eds.), Solid Waste Management: A Roadmap for Sustainable Environmental Practices and Circular Economy (pp. 173–196). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-78420-0_8
• Ramaiah, M. K., Rani, V., Ramu, N., Roselyn, M. D. S., Reddy, C. S. S. S., & Krishna, P. C. (2025). Synergistic effect of nutraceuticals on puberty. In R. K. Keservani, S. J. Patil, & I. Aranha (Eds.), Nutraceuticals for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Disorders (pp. 283–298). Apple Academic Press.
• Ramaiah, M. K., Shubha, N., Namrata Shelar, Ayushi Das, Bhusa Swaranjali, Arpita Mane, Ramachandra Ramanjinappa, Nisha Ramu, Chalagatta Seenappa Shivashankar Reddy, Varsha Rani, & Nadipinayakanahalli Munikrishnappa, G. (2025). Influence of gut microbiota in the management of hypertension. In R. K. Keservani, M. R. D’souza, & S. J. Patil (Eds.), Diabetes and Hypertension Management via Nutrition (pp. [insert page range]). Apple Academic Press. https://www.appleacademicpress.com/diabetes-and-hypertension-management-via-nutrition-/9781779644725
• Ramaiah, M. K., Goni, S., Mohan, S. G., Rao, M., Keshava, Y., Rani, V., Ramu, N., D’souza, M. R., Ramanjinappa, R., & Mayegowda, S. B. (2025). Role of metabolomic profiling in the management of hypertension and diabetes. In R. K. Keservani, M. R. D’souza, & S. J. Patil (Eds.), Diabetes and Hypertension Management via Nutrition (pp. [insert page range]). Apple Academic Press. https://www.appleacademicpress.com/diabetes-and-hypertension-management-via-nutrition-/9781779644725
• Ramaiah, M. K., Rao, G. G. S., Rani, V., Ramu, N., Thazhathepura Prakash, S., Kaiwara Narayanaswany, R., & Adiayara Bosse, J. (2025). Assistance of nutrigenomics in the regulation of hypertension. In R. K. Keservani, M. R. D’souza, & S. J. Patil (Eds.), Diabetes and Hypertension Management via Nutrition (pp. [insert page range]). Apple Academic Press. https://www.appleacademicpress.com/diabetes-and-hypertension-management-via-nutrition-/9781779644725

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