The faculty of the Department of Biochemistry has made notable academic and outreach contributions. Department faculty members have published around 25 research papers in reputed indexed, peer-reviewed journals, reflecting a strong research culture and commitment to scholarly excellence.

In addition to research contributions, the department successfully organized and conducted World Biochemistry Day – 2024, promoting awareness of the importance of biochemistry in healthcare, diagnostics, and life sciences. The event engaged students and faculty through academic activities, fostering scientific curiosity and interdisciplinary learning.

Faculty Achievements – Department of Biochemistry

Patents

Dr. Muni Kumar Dokka,

Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, has made significant contributions to innovation and research through the successful publication of patents in the areas of clinical nutrition, cardiovascular health, and healthcare technology.

1. Patent No.: 2023/03153

Date of Approval: 31 May 2023

Sponsoring Agency: Republic of South Africa

Title: Pharmaceutical Composition for Reducing Cardiovascular Diseases Status: Published

Dr. T. Ramanathan, Dr. D. Jayarajan, Dr. Aruna Kumari Nakkella, M. Malindevi, Dr. Rajeswari Pasupula, Dr. N. Swathi, Dr. Muni Kumar Dokka et al.,

This patent focuses on the development of a pharmaceutical composition aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease risk, highlighting translational research with direct clinical relevance.

2. Patent Design No: 417200-001

Date of Approval: 17 May 2024

Sponsoring Agency: Government of India

Title: Health Nutrition Analyzer

Status: Published

Kola Hema Malini, Indracanti Meera, Nisha, Muni Kumar Dokka, Karri J This patented design emphasizes the integration of nutrition analytics and health assessment tools, contributing to preventive healthcare and clinical nutrition diagnostics.

3. Patent Design No: 416986-001

Date of Approval: 15 May 2024

Sponsoring Agency: Government of India

Title: Digital Nutrition Scale

Status: Published

Kola Hema Malini, Indracanti Meera, Nisha, Muni Kumar Dokka, Karri J. This innovation supports precision nutrition and digital health monitoring.

CERTIFICATION

Dr S. Haripriya

1. Quality Systems & Internal Audit for Medical Device Testing Laboratories

[ISO: 17025: 2017]

Training period: 16^th- 18^th June 2026

Conducted by Quality Council of India

2. Internal Audit & quality management system [ ISO 15189;2022]-NABL

Organized by IQSM

Training period: 2^nd -5^th July

Dr G. Nagendra Babu

Internal Audit & quality management system [ ISO 15189;2022]-NABL

Organized by IQSM

Training period: 2^nd -5^th July 2026

NPTEL Certification

1. Dr. Muni Kumar Dokka

Name of the course: Experimental Biochemistry

Duration: Jan – Apr, 2026

2. Mrs Triveni Gudla

Name of the course: Research methodology

Duration: Jan – March, 2026