Dr. KS Ramya is a dedicated researcher and academician specializing in biotechnology, molecular biology, and protein chemistry. With a strong background in enzyme purification, characterization, and molecular docking studies, she has significantly contributed to the understanding of chitinase from Simarouba glauca and quassinoid interactions. Her expertise extends to laboratory animal studies, protein biochemistry, spectroscopy, chromatography, and bioinformatics, demonstrating her multidisciplinary research skills.

She has filed one patent, published 13 research papers, and actively participates in the scientific community as a reviewer and editorial board member for multiple international journals.

Significant Achievements

• Research Contributions & Expertise

  • Ph.D. research focused on chitinase purification and molecular docking studies.

  • M.Phil. research explored bone turnover markers in fracture healing.

  • M.Sc. project on single nucleotide polymorphism in hypertension patients.

  • Filed one patent related to biotechnology advancements.

  • Published 13 research papers in reputed journals.

• Awards & Recognitions

  • Women Researcher Award (2023) – International Conference for Award Winners in Engineering, Science, and Medicine.

  • Women Excellence Award (2024) – 7th International Conference on Advances in Agriculture Technology and Allied Sciences (ICAATAS 2024).

  • First Prize (Poster Presentation) at International E-Conference on Multifaceted Applications in Biotechnology and Applied Sciences (e-COMBAS 1.0).

  • PDB ID: 6LNR – Structure of chitinase with hevein domain from Simarouba glauca, recognized in Protein Data Bank.

• Academic & Editorial Roles

  • Reviewer for International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews.

  • Reviewer for International Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology (2023–2026).

  • Editorial board member for Edwin Group of Journals.

• Conferences & Workshops

  • Attended 26 national and international conferences and workshops, actively engaging in scientific discussions and knowledge dissemination.

Notable Contributions

• Protein Biochemistry & Enzyme Research

  • Successfully purified and characterized chitinase with biological activity, advancing plant-based enzyme applications.

  • Conducted molecular docking studies on quassinoids, contributing to drug discovery research.

  • Expertise in chromatographic purification techniques and enzyme kinetics analysis.

  • Developed methodologies for anti-bacterial and anti-fungal assays.

• Bioinformatics & Structural Biology

  • Conducted molecular docking studies for protein-ligand interactions.

  • Contributed to macromolecular crystallography, focusing on protein crystallization techniques.

• Animal Studies & Biomedical Research

  • Expertise in laboratory animal maintenance, hematology, and biochemical analysis.

  • Investigated the effects of medicinal plants on bone turnover markers in fracture healing studies.

Eligibility for Best Academician Award

Dr. KS Ramya's exceptional contributions to research, academic mentorship, and scientific advancements make her an ideal candidate for the Best Academician Award in Scientific Laurels. Her dedication to biotechnology research, excellence in enzyme studies, and commitment to fostering scientific knowledge through teaching, research, and peer reviewing highlights her impact in the academic and scientific community.