Dr. B. Sreelatha

Dean, Faculty of Science

Dr. B. Sreelatha

Dean, Faculty of Science

Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology, Chaitanya (Deemed to be University)

lathahod@chaitanya.edu.in

An accomplished academician, researcher, and administrator with more than 19 years of teaching experience in Microbiology and Biotechnology. Specialized in Microbial Biotechnology with expertise in Cell Biology, Environmental Biotechnology, Industrial Microbiology, and Microbial Enzyme Technology. Currently serving as Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology at Chaitanya (Deemed to be University) since 2020.

Highlights

•More than 19 years of teaching and research experience in higher education
•Serving as Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology since 2020
•Former Assistant Professor at Chaitanya Degree & PG College (Autonomous) for over 13 years
•Qualified in SET – Life Sciences (2017)
•Awarded Ph.D. in Microbiology from Kakatiya University in 2013
•Published 19 research papers in reputed national and international journals
•Authored and contributed to 5 books and book chapters
•Holds 4 patents in biotechnology, nanotechnology, and plant tissue culture
•Successfully completed a UGC-SERO funded research project
•Delivered invited lectures and presented papers in more than 20 national and international seminars and conferences

Areas of Expertise

•Microbial Biotechnology
•Cell Biology
•Environmental Biotechnology
•Industrial Microbiology
•Microbial Enzyme Technology
•Nanotechnology and Plant Tissue Culture
•Molecular Biology

Dean's Qualifications

•SET – Life Sciences, Osmania University (2017)
•Ph.D. in Microbiology, Kakatiya University (2013)
•B.Ed. in Biological Sciences, Kakatiya University (2004)
•M.Sc. in Microbiology, Kakatiya University (1997)
•B.Sc. in Microbiology, Botany, Chemistry, Kakatiya University (1995)

Academic & Administrative Positions

•Head, Department of Microbiology, Chaitanya (Deemed to be University) (2020 – Present)
•Member, Board of Studies – Department of Microbiology (2019 – Present)
•Member, Board of Studies – UG Biotechnology Department (2006 – 2019)
•Member, Board of Studies – PG Biotechnology Department (2006 – 2019)
•Teaching UG courses: Cell Biology & Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology, Biophysics, Biochemistry & Biostatistics
•Teaching PG courses: General Microbiology, Bacteriology & Virology, Molecular Biology, Agricultural & Environmental Biotechnology

Research Contributions

•Ph.D. Thesis: "Hydrolytic Enzymes of Thermomyces lanuginosus and their Biotechnological Applications" — focused on thermophilic fungal enzymes and their industrial and environmental applications, especially in biodegradation, enzyme production, and biotechnology
•UGC-SERO Funded Research Project: "Metal Nanoparticles Synthesis by Thermophilic Microorganisms" (Grant: ₹75,000)
•Patent: Biological Activities of Chemical Compounds – Technology Transfer (2020)
•Patent: Greener Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Thermophilic Bacteria and its Application in Dye Degradation (2022)
•Patent: Efficient and Rapid Regeneration of Callus from Indian Maize (2023)
•Patent: In Vitro Generation of Root Nodules from Groundnut (2023)
•Authored: Industrial Microbiology (2025)
•Authored: Compendium of Thermomyces lanuginosus (2022)
•Chapter: Biotechnological Advancements in Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermentation (2026)
•Chapter: Methods Involved in Detecting Antimicrobial Resistance (2022)
•Chapter: Natural Therapeutics Against COVID-19 (2022)
•Publication: Prodigiosin: A Fascinating and Versatile Bioactive Pigment with Diverse Applications (2023)
•Publication: Biosynthesis of Gold Nanoparticles by Penicillium rubens and Catalytic Detoxification of Pollutants (2023)
•Publication: Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Probiotic Strains with Antimicrobial Activity (2024)
•Publication: Molecular Characterization of Bacillus subtilis and Evaluation of Anticancer Potential (2025)
•Publication: Screening of Heavy Metal Degrading Microbes from Coal Mine Soils (2026)

Chaitanya University

Dr. B. Sreelatha

Dean, Faculty of Science

Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology, Chaitanya (Deemed to be University)