Asst. Professor-Stage III , (Prog. Coordinator)
M.Sc., KSET
Dr. Sreejesh P.C.
Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator | Educator | Researcher in Microbial Therapeutics | Academic Innovator
Academic Leadership & Research Vision
Dr. Sreejesh P. C. is a distinguished academician and researcher with nearly two decades of expertise in biotechnology. His work focuses on microbiome-based cancer therapy, probiotic-fortified functional foods, and validating traditional medicinal practices. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator in the Department of Biotechnology, St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), where he plays a pivotal role in shaping academic programs, fostering interdisciplinary research, and strengthening industry-academia collaborations. As a faculty member at St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), he has:
Spearheaded the development of industry-relevant biotechnology curricula
Established cutting-edge research programs in microbial oncology and functional foods
Mentored 50+ students toward successful careers in academia and industry
Research Excellence
Harnessing Nature's Pharmacy for Global Health Challenges
Pioneering studies include:
✔ Cancer Therapeutics:
Discovered exopolysaccharides from ovarian microbiome bacteria with proven anti-angiogenic and apoptotic effects (published in Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science)
Characterized 5 novel Bacillus strains (deposited in GenBank) with therapeutic potential
✔ Nutraceutical Innovations:
Developed shelf-stable probiotic-fortified herbal bars for adolescent nutrition (KSTA-funded)
Validated traditional antidiabetic formulations using preclinical models (BIRAC-funded)
✔ Sustainable Solutions:
Isolated marine bacteriocins as next-generation antibiotics (VGST-funded)
Explored green-synthesized nanoparticles for anticancer applications
Academic Distinctions & Service
🏆 Excellence in Service Award (2023, 2024)
🏆 Best Research Paper Awards (2023, 2024)
🏆 Multiple Best Presentation Awards at international conferences
🔬 Jury Member, Karnataka ELEVATE Startup Cell
📚 Curriculum Architect for BSc Biotechnology & Genomic Technologies programs
Collaborative Impact
Industry-Academia Partnerships for technology transfer
Interdisciplinary Research with homeopathic institutions
Student Research Opportunities through hands-on training in:
Microbial bioprospecting
Molecular characterization
Therapeutic validation
Current Research Directions
In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Sreejesh has played a crucial role in academic leadership, faculty development, and skill enhancement initiatives. He has designed and conducted faculty training programs, technical workshops, and student research mentoring sessions, equipping the next generation of scientists with cutting-edge biotechnological skills.
"Committed to advancing biotechnology through innovative research that bridges laboratory discoveries with real-world health solutions."
Connect for Collaborations:
📧 [email protected] | 📞 +91 99465 46888
| Sl.No | Qualification Level | University | Area of Specialization | Year of Completion | Awards |
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| 1 | Ph.D | Mangalore University | Biotechnology | 2024 | |
| 2 | Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) | Conducted by the University of Mysore | Lectureship in LIFE SCIENCE | 2017 | |
| 3 | PG | Mangalore University | MSc. Biotechnology | 2005 | |
| 4 | UG | Mangalore University | BSc in Microbiology | 2003 |
Head of Department/Program Coordinator for UG Biotechnology (2021–Present)
· I lead our biotechnology undergraduate program, working to constantly improve what and how we teach to give students the best possible education
· Set up new molecular biology lab facilities so students get hands-on experience with modern techniques
· Created partnerships with biotech companies and research institutes to open up internship and training opportunities
· Personally, mentor students, helping many get into top programs through exams like GATE and secure prestigious summer research fellowships at institutions like IISc.
Member, Board of Studies (BOS), School of Life Sciences (2025–Present)
· Actively involved in shaping the curriculum to keep pace with emerging trends in life sciences, ensuring students receive industry-relevant education.
Chairman, Board of Examiners (BOE), Department of Biotechnology – UG (2021–Present)
· Oversee end-to-end examination processes, ensuring transparent evaluations and compliance with university standards.
Coordinator & Single Point of Contact for KAPILA IP Literacy Program (2023–Present)
· Leads institutional efforts in promoting intellectual property awareness, facilitating IP filings, and securing funding under the KAPILA initiative to encourage innovation and patent culture among students and faculty.
Metric Head for NAAC Key Indicators 2.5 & 2.6
· Gather and analyze data to show our program's strengths
· Make sure we meet all quality standards to maintain our top accreditation
Examination Vigilance Squad for PG Examinations, St. Aloysius Autonomous (2019)
· Ensured fair and secure conduct of postgraduate examinations with strict academic integrity.
Assistant Coordinator, Biotechnology Finishing School (2012–2014)
· Assisted in policy decisions, program structuring, and curriculum updates for BTFS across Karnataka.
· Ensured smooth execution of PG diploma programs in fermentation technology and plant tissue culture with high academic standards.
· Strengthened industry collaborations by facilitating six-month internships for hands-on training and career opportunities.
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2021-present |
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Assistant Professor stage III, and Programme Coordinator, Dept. of Biotechnology (UG), at St. Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangalore, Karnataka. |
2013-2021 |
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Assistant Professor Stage III, and HoD, Dept. of Postgraduate Studies and Research Biotechnology at St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, Karnataka. |
2012-2013 |
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Lecturer in Biotechnology (Biotechnology Finishing School), St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, Karnataka. |
2006 - 2012 |
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Assistant Professor in Biotechnology at Gurudev Arts & Science College, Mathil, Payannur, Kannur, Kerala. |
2005 - 2006 |
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Lecturer in Biotechnology at St. Agnes College, Mangalore, Karnataka. |
Exploring Nature’s Solutions for Health & Medicine
I focus on harnessing the power of microbes and plants to develop innovative therapies and sustainable health solutions. My research bridges traditional knowledge with modern biotechnology to address pressing medical challenges.
Can our body’s own microbes fight cancer?
Investigating how gut and ovarian microbiome bacteria produce anticancer compounds
Developing microbial therapies that trigger cancer cell death (apoptosis)
Exploring exopolysaccharides or any other lead molecules from beneficial bacteria as next-generation treatments
Turning food into medicine
Designing probiotic-fortified snacks (like herbal nutrition bars) to boost immunity
Studying how fermented foods can prevent metabolic diseases
Creating shelf-stable probiotic products for public health benefits
Proving ancient wisdom with modern science
Testing wild ash gourd (Neikumla) and other plants for diabetes management
Documenting how grassroots herbal remedies work at molecular level
Bridging gap between traditional healers and evidence-based medicine
Bacteria as tiny chemical factories
Discovering novel antibiotics (bacteriocins) from marine microbes
Engineering microbes to produce therapeutic compounds
Developing eco-friendly microbial solutions for health and agriculture
• Sreejesh PC, Abraham A. Exopolysaccharide from the mice ovarian bacterium Bacillus velezensis OM03 triggers caspase- 3-dependent apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells. J Appl Pharm Sci, 2023; 13(06):154– 164.
• Sreejesh Pilakkavil Chirakkara, Jiji George, Asha Abraham. Mice ovarian microbiome investigation divulges prospective fount of anticancer and antimicrobial metabolites. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 2023; 16(10):4847-4.
• Pilakkavil Chirakkara Sreejesh & Abraham, Asha. (2022). Bacillus strains from the ovaries of Swiss albino mice (Mus musculus): deciphering of probiotic potential through an in vitro approach. Biomedicine. 40. 1200-8. 10.51248/.v42i6.2302.
• Vijendra Prabhu, Sreejesh Pilakkavil Chirakkara, and Smitha Hegde (2008). Salinity tolerance studies in seedlings of three rice cultivars of South India.Explorations.01,62-75.
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Varsha Poly, Vijitha P., Sreejesh P.C. (2024). Probiotic Fortified Health Bar for Adolescent Girls: Formulation and Nutritional Analysis. Paper presented at International Conference on Bridging Enzymes and Industry for a Sustainable Future (ENZYbridge 2k24), organized by Faculty of Biological Sciences, St Aloysius College, Mangalore. (Won Third Prize). Gahan K.B., Sreejesh P.C. (2023). An In Vitro Comparative Study of the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Ethno-Veterinary Formulation, Homeopathy, and Antibiotics in the Treatment of Bovine Mastitis. Oral presentation at International Conference on Microbial Bioprospecting Towards Sustainable Development Goals (ICMBSDG), organized by the Association of Microbiologists of India - LPU Unit, Dept. of Microbiology, School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Punjab. Sreejesh P.C. (2022). Anticancer and Anti-Angiogenic Potential of an Exopolysaccharide from Bacillus velezensis OM03, a Mice Ovarian Bacterial Isolate. Paper presented at International Conference (Online) on Challenges in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering for Sustainable Development (CBSD), organized by Annamalai University, March 2022. Sugishna S., Bhagya Lakshmi E., Sreejesh P.C. (2020). In Vitro Anticancer Activity of Silver Nanoparticles from Holigarna arnottiana. Oral presentation at Second Edition of International Virtual Conference, organized by School of Bio Sciences and Technology (SBST), VIT Vellore. Dhanusha C. Nair, Krishnendu V., Sreejesh P.C. (2020). In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anticancer Activities of Exopolysaccharide Isolated from Bacteria of Mangaluru Coastal Region. Oral presentation at Second Edition of International Virtual Conference, organized by School of Bio Sciences and Technology (SBST), VIT Vellore. (Won First Prize). Sreejesh P.C., Asha Abraham (2020). Antitumor Exopolysaccharides Derived from Ovarian Microbiome: Isolation, Characterization, and Biological Activity. e-Poster presented at Second Edition of International Virtual Conference on Natural Products and Synthetic Biology, organized by School of Bio Sciences and Technology (SBST), VIT Vellore & Society of Chemical and Synthetic Biology (SCSB), July 4-5, 2020. (Won Second Prize). Krishnendu V., Dhanusha C. Nair, Sreejesh P.C. (2020). In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anticancer Activities of Exopolysaccharide Isolated from Bacteria of Mangaluru Coastal Region. Oral presentation at International Virtual Conference on Innovation and Recent Trends in Genomic Research '20, organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, July 30-31, 2020. Bhagya Lakshmi E., Sugishna M., Sreejesh P.C. (2020). Characterization and Anticancer Activity of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles from Holigarna arnottiana Bark Extract. Oral presentation at International Virtual Conference on Innovation and Recent Trends in Genomic Research '20, organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, July 30-31, 2020. Anandakrishnan K., Sreejipina P., Sreejesh P.C. (2019). Experimental Validation of Grassroot Practice for the Control of Diabetes Using Wild Ash Gourd (Ney Kumbala) on Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Research Trends in Frontier Areas of Biological Sciences, Mangalore University, p. 17. Sreejesh P.C., Asha Abraham (2019). Bioactive Compounds Derived from Ovarian Microbiome as a Potential Therapeutic Agent Against Ovarian Cancer. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Research Trends in Frontier Areas of Biological Sciences, Mangalore University, p. 24. Jinisha K., Vijayalakshmi G., Sreejesh P.C. (2017). In Vitro Anti-Angiogenesis, Antimitotic, and Antimicrobial Potential of Microbial Isolates from Diverse Sources. Poster presented at National Conference on Natural Bioactive Compounds and Potential Effects on Health, organized by the Dept. of Botany & P.G. Dept. of Biochemistry, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, January 27, 2017. (Won Second Prize for Best Poster). Jinisha K., Vijayalakshmi G., Sreejesh P.C., Asha Abraham (2017). Preliminary Studies on Anti-Angiogenic Potential of Microbial Extracts In Vivo. Poster presented at National Conference on Current Trends in Drug Discovery, Design, and Development, organized by Alva’s College, Vidyagiri, February 23, 2017. Jinisha K., Vijayalakshmi G., Sreejesh P.C. (2017). Bioactives from Microbial Isolates as Emerging Anti-Cancer Drugs. Poster presented at Systems Oncology 2017 - International Conference, organized by Carcinogenesis Foundation, USA, and Cochin Oncology Group, March 10-12, 2017, Hotel Holiday Inn, Kochi. Sreejesh P.C., Vijendra Prabhu, Smitha Hegde (2005). In Vitro Culture and Salinity Tolerance Studies on Three Rice Cultivars of Dakshina Kannada. Oral presentation at National Symposium on Frontier Areas in Plant Biotechnology, Lady Doak College, Madurai. Sreejesh P.C., Vijendra Prabhu, Smitha Hegde (2004). Biotechnological Approach for Pest Control. Oral presentation at State-Level Symposium on “Rice - The Grain of Life”, St. Agnes College, Mangalore |
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· Shelf Stable Probiotic Fortified traditional herbal blend bars for adolescent girls Funding Agency: KSTA | 2023 | Role: Principal Investigator · Assessment of anti-angiogenic and anticancer potential of exopolysaccharides derived from normal flora against ovarian cancer cell lines. Funding Agency: St Aloysius College | 2019 to 2023 | Role: Principal Investigator · Experimental validation of grassroot practice used to control diabetics using a Neikumla (wild ash gourd) on animal model Funding Agency: BIRAC | 2017 | Role: Project Guide · In vivo comparative study of antidiabetic effect of a Trigonella foenumgraecum Seed (FSE) and Leaf Extracts (FLE) on Alloxan (AXN) Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats Funding Agency: UGC | 2014-2016 | Role: Principal Investigator · Isolation and Production of bacteriocin: a new generation antibiotic from marine sources |
Funding Agency: VGST | 2016 | Role: Project Guide
Excellence in Service Award – Conferred by St. Aloysius College Management during Sambhrama in 2014, 2023, and 2024 for outstanding contributions to academia and institutional service.
Best Research Paper Award (Life Sciences) – Awarded by St. Aloysius College in 2023 and 2024 for excellence in research and scholarly contributions.
Jury Member – ELEVATE 2023 – Appointed by Karnataka Startup Cell, Department of Electronics, IT & Bt, Government of Karnataka, for evaluating innovative startup initiatives.
KSTA Small Grants Award – 2022 – Recognized by the Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) for research contributions.
· Chairman, BoS, Department of Biotechnology, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru, 2021 to present
· Chairman, BoE, Department of Biotechnology, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru, 2022 to present
· BOE member, NUCSER, Nitte Deemed to be University, 2021-24
· BOE member in BSc Bioinformatics, Kannur University, Kerala, 2022
· BOE member, Yenepoya Deemed to be University, 2022-24
· BoS, Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Biotechnology, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru, 2022 to present.
· Member of Biotechnology Finishing School (BTFS) Steering Committee, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India and Department of IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka. (2012-16)
· Member, BOS and BOE of Biochemistry at Kannur University (2008-11)
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