School of Applied Sciences
Microbiology
M.Sc., Ph.D., NET, K-SET
Academic-Teaching 8 years, Research 5 years
0000-0003-3420-9876
https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/657274/NjU3Mjc0
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Dr. Keshavamurthy M. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Sciences, REVA University, Bengaluru. He holds an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Microbiology and has qualified both UGC-NET and K-SET. With more than eight years of teaching and five years of active research experience, his academic contributions span the interdisciplinary fields of microbiology, nanobiotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and bioremediation. His major research work focuses on microbial bioremediation of heavy metals and microplastics, green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles, and bio-based antimicrobial agents. He has extensively investigated the role of bacteria and actinobacteria in eco-friendly waste management and environmental detoxification. His studies on Pterocarpus santalinus and Salacia fruticosa extracts for the biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles have demonstrated promising antimicrobial efficacy and sustainable nanotechnological applications. His works appear in reputed journals such as Particulate Science and Technology, Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications, and Biosci Biotech Res Asia. In addition, he has contributed to book chapters and review papers on microbial biotechnology, bioremediation, and food microbiology.