Abhijit Bhatkal

Professional educator with strong background in academic instruction and research and entrepreneurship. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and driving impactful results. Skilled in curriculum development, student mentoring, scholarly publication and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic academic settings and workplace.

• PhD Research Topic, Study of Molecular Mechanisms of Picrorhiza kurroa and Butea monosperma antidiabetic medicinal plants
• Master’s Degree Research, Structural characterization of novel proteins encoded within the genomes of marine virus S-PM2 using biophysical techniques
• Under-graduation Research, Production of biodiesel from Jathropa from concept to commissioning
• Current Job Profile, Involved in full-time research and working on independent project based on drug discovery using in-silico methods

• ISTE
• SFE

• Received 2nd Prize for a poster titled “Arvenin I a potential phytoconstituent from Picrorhiza kurroa; targeting HSP90AA1 and PRKCA for the treatment of Type - 2 Diabetes Mellitus” at HEAL-Biotech 2023 (International conference) held at JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Department of Biotechnology, Mysuru between 7th – 9th December 2023.
• Exploring Anti-diabetic properties of Phytoconstituents of P. kurroa: A cell line-based investigation (Received a seed amount of Rs. 1 Lakh from KAHER in Oct 2024)
• Organized an ICMR funded Workshop in the capacity of Joint secretary under the ambit of Dr. Prabhakar Kore BSRC titled “Harnessing Nature’s Diversity: Integrating Phytochemicals, Cell Culture & Bioinformatics for Drug Discovery” from 1st July – 6th July, 2024. I have received an amount of 9.75 Lakhs for the same.
• Recombinant expression, purification and activity of lipase enzyme from Bacillus subtilis (Selected by Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore Karnataka and received a grant of Rs. 6000/- in 2017)
• In-silico and in-vitro assessment of traditional medicinal plants Plectranthus amboinicus and Curcuma amada Rox. against Corynebacterium diphtheria (Selected by Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore Karnataka and received a grant of Rs. 6500/- in 2018)

• Identification of potential DPP-4 inhibitors from Bryophyllum pinnatum by in-silico analysis, Kshirasagar, S., Dodamani, S., & Bhatkal, A., International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2024, 15, 1, 226–237, 10.47552/ijam.v15i1.4316
• Cytotoxicity assessment and LC-MS profiling of Adansonia digitata on human gastric and osteosarcoma cancer cell lines, Mahendra Kumar Chouhan, Tapas Kumar Roy, Dhanashree Patil, Abhijit Bhatkal, Ichiro Kasajima, Satisha Hegde, Food and Humanity, 2024, 2, 100270, 10.1016/j.foohum.2024.100270
• Investigation of Anti-obesity Potential of Simarouba glauca Leaves Extract Using in-vitro Method, Sweta Gupta, Sridevi I Puranik, Rubeen Nadaf, M A Mujeeb, Bhushan Kulkarni, Abhijit Bhatkal, Ravindranath Aladkatti, Vijay M Kumbar, Shridhar C Ghagane, 2023, 68-72, 10.61649/kujos/v54i4.23.1
• Experimental Investigation on Durability Aspects on Bacterial Concrete with M-Sand, Tejas Doshi, Abhijit Bhatkal and M. B. Patil, International Journal of Civil, Structural and Concrete Engineering OPEN JOU, 2018, 3, 29-34
• Investigation of the Anti-microbial and Anti-inflammatory effect of Cyperus rotundus on tonsillitis, Megha Mehta, Asmita Barmuche, Abhijit Bhatkal, National Conference “Women in Science and Engineering”, 07/05/13 - 07/06/13, 2277 – 4106
• Biodegradation of 4-CP by Pseudomonas putida NCIM Sp. 2650 under aerobic conditions, Abhijit Bhatkal, Sneha Punage, U. B. Deshannavar, P. Satish, B. Namrata, P. Patil, Research Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2012, 6, 6, 238-244, 10.3923/rjes.2012.238.244

• Invited to deliver a guest lecture on “Research Perspectives in Biotechnology” at the Life Science Department, Garden City University, Bangalore on 12th February, 2024.
• Invited as a resource person for five-day FDP on “Biology for Engineeers” from 30thMay – 3rd June 2023 at Jain College of Engineering in collaboration with VTU Belagavi, Indian Society for Technical Education and Institute of Engineers, Local Chapter, Belagavi.
• Invited to deliver a guest lecture on “Application of Biotechnology for Engineering Applications” on 27th May 2023 at Institute of Engineers, Local Chapter, Belagavi.
• Participated as a resource person for the two-day workshop held on 28th and 29th January 2013 for P. G. students and faculty of Shri. B. Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidhyalaya, Belgaum on “Basic Biotechnology Techniques” in K. L. E’s Dr. M. S. S. College of Engineering and Technology, Belgaum.
• Participated as a resource person for the two-day workshop held on 30th and 31st January 2012 for P. G. students and faculty of Shri. B. Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidhyalaya, Belgaum on “Basic Biotechnology Techniques” in K. L. E’s Dr. M. S. S. College of Engineering and Technology, Belgaum.
• Participated as a resource person for the two-day workshop held on 4th and 5th January 2011 for P. G. students and faculty of Shri. B. Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidhyalaya, Belgaum on “Orientation program on Biotechnology” in K. L. E’s Dr. M. S. S. College of Engineering and Technology, Belgaum.
• Participated as a resource person for the two-day workshop held on 3rd and 4th October 2009 for B. Sc. Biotechnology students on “Advanced Biotechnology Instrument Handling” in K. L. E’s Dr. M. S. S. College of Engineering and Technology, Belgaum.

• Coordinated UDEHP sponsored workshop by Dr. Prabhakar Kore BSRC on “Introduction to Bioinformatics for Health Professionals on 24th April, 2024.
• Was part of the Organizing committee in Dr. Prabhakar Kore BSRC organized national conference on “Cracking Code of Life: Molecular Biology in Action” between 25th – 26th April, 2024.
• Attended a seminar on “Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases” on 26th July 2022, organized by KAHER’s DR. PKBSRC, Belagavi with UDEHP.
• Participated in 2nd Division Level Consultative Workshop Belagavi division “To review and synergize the activities of stake holders in medicinal plants sector in Karnataka” on 27thApril 2022 organized by Karnataka state Medicinal Plants Authority Karnataka Biodiversity Board and KAHER Shri. B. M. Kankanwadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi.
• Presented a paper titled “Identification of Potential DPP-4 inhibitors from Bryophyllum pinnatum by in-silico analysis” at the 9th SFEC 2022 International Congress of Society for Ethanopharmacology, India organized by JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru (the same has been selected for publication, awaiting final approval)
• Attended 9th SFEC 2022, International congress of Society for Ethanopharmacology, India from 22nd to 24thApril 2022, held at JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru. The theme of the event was “Redefining Ethanopharmacology for the Global Health and Wellbeing”.
• Attended a workshop on “Clinical and Research Applications of flowcytometry” on 15th April 2022 organized by KAHER’s Dr. P. K. BSRC, Belagavi with UDEHP.
• Completed a NPTEL course on “Health Research Fundamentals” and scored 78%.
• Attended a workshop on “Regulatory Compliance — Laboratory Practice” on 20th April 2021 organized by Dr. P. K. BSRC, KAHER, Belgaum.
• Attended a course on “Intensive Course in Research Methodology and Biostatistics” held from 11th January 2021 to 22nd February 2021.
• Attended a Webinar on “Bioinformatics applications in experimental pharmacology” organized by KLE College of Pharmacy, KAHER, Belgaum on 13th Jan 2021
• Attended a workshop on “Sample Size Estimation, Systematic Review and Meta- Analysis using EXCEL/SPSS held from 4th to 6th January 2021.
• Attended a Two-Day Industry Academia Collaborative Workshop On “RECENT TRENDS IN MOLECULAR MODELING AND DRUG DESIGNING” organized by Centre for Computational Biology & Translational Research in association with Dassault Systems and Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Maharashtra from 19th — 20th November 2020.
• Attended a course study organized by Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India on “Herbal Remedies for Emerging and Resistant Viral Infections” conducted online by Prof. Dr. Sunil Jalapure in June 2020.
• Attended a webinar on “A National Webinar on COVID-19: Challenges and Future Prospects of Pharmaceutical Industry and Education” organized by School of Pharmacy, ITM tsls. Baroda University, Vadodara, Gujarat on 29th & 30th May 2020.
• Attended 6th National Level Field Workshop on Medicinal Plants in Western Ghats organized by KLE academy of Higher Education and Research, Indian Council for Medical Research – National Institute of Traditional Medicine, at Kulgi Nature Camp, Dandeli, UK district, from 31st January – 3rd February 2018.
• Attended an AICTE sponsored Two Weeks Summer School on “Recent Developments in Bioprocess Technology and Opportunities” from 3rd – 13th June 2015 held at KIT, Kolhapur.
• Attended a faculty development program on “Mathematical and Computational Applications in Engineering” from 5th – 9th of January 2015 at KLE Dr. M.S.S.C.E.T., Belgaum.
• Attended a faculty development program on “Research Methodology” from 1st – 5th of December 2014 at KLE Dr. M.S.S.C.E.T., Belgaum.
• Attended a workshop on “Plant tissue culture techniques” from 30th to 31st October 2014 at KLE Dr. M.S.S.C.E.T., Belgaum.
• Attended a Faculty Development program sponsored by TEQIP on “Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Life Science Industries” on the 3rd and 4th of March 2013 at Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot.

• Underwent a training program on “Mentorship” on the 28th and 29th July 2016 at K.L.E. Dr. MSSCET, Belgaum.
• Attended a workshop on “Professionalism” on the 16th of January 2015 at KLE Dr. M.S.S.C.E.T. Belgaum.
• Attended a workshop on “Human Resource Development” on 28th January 2011 at K.L.E. College of Engineering and Technology, Chikodi.
• Attended a two-day in-house staff development program on “High Impact Teaching Skills” organized by KLE-MISSION 10X between 6th and 7th November 2009 at K.L.E.C.E.T., Belgaum.
• Attended a workshop on “Teaching Methodology and Educational Technology” on 10th and 11th June 2009 organized by University Department of Education for Health Professionals by KLE University, Belgaum.
• Headed the sponsorship committee for the National Level Symposium “TVAYAA-09”, held at K. L. E’s College of Engineering and Technology by Department of Biotechnology, Belgaum on 14th and 15th May 2009.