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Prof. K Narasimhulu

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Department of Biotechnology

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Room No: 410 +91-870-2462883 simha_bt@nitw.ac.in http://www.nitw.ac.in/nitw/div/view.php?facultyid=16351 Bio Sketch

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    • Journal(s): 14
    • Conference(s): 6
    • Book Chapter(s): 5
    • Text Book(s): 1
    • Educational Package(s): 2
    • PhD: Current - 6  Awarded - 4

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    PUBLICATIONS

    10

    DOCTORAL STUDENTS

    3

    PROJECTS

    Research Areas

    AI and ML in Bioprocess Engineering
    Biofuels
    Bioprocess Engineering
    Environmental Biotechnology
    EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
    Degree Institute Year
    Doctor of Philosophy National Institute of Technology Warangal 2013
    Master of Technology JNT University Hyderabad 2007
    Bachelor of Technology National Institute of Technology Warangal 2000
    COURSES HANDLED
    Course L-T-P Credit Degree Level
    Bioprocess Engineering(BT301) 3-0-2 4 UG
    Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology(BT16001) 3-0-0 3 PG
    Bioprocess Calculations(BT1102) 3-0-0 3 UG
    Bioprocess Calculations(BT151) 3-0-0 3 UG
    Advanced Bioprocess Engineering(BT5101) 3-0-0 3 PG
    Unit Operations(BT261) 3-0-0 3 UG
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    PUBLICATIONS
    Journal(s)
    Downstream Techniques for Lactic Acid Purification Produced from the Biorefinery Approach., By Chandukishore, T., Ashish, A. P., & Narasimhulu, K. , Taylor & Francis, Separation & Purification Reviews, vol.54(4), pp.327-343, 2025
    Downstream Techniques for Lactic Acid Purification Produced from the Biorefinery Approach, By Chandukishore, T., Ashish, A. P., & Narasimhulu, K. , Taylor & Francis, Separation & Purification Reviews, vol., pp.1-17, 2024
    Enhanced reducing sugar production by blending hydrolytic enzymes from Aspergillus fumigatus to improve sugarcane bagasse hydrolysis, By Paramjeet Saroj, Manasa P & Korrapati Narasimhulu , Springer Nature 2024, Environmental Science and Pollution Research , vol.31 (32), pp.1-18, 2024
    Marine Actinomycetes Siderophores: Types, High Throughput Characterization Techniques, Applications, and Their Association with Nanotechnology: A Comprehensive Review, By Mounika Sarvepalli1* , Aditya Velidandi1 , Arun Kumar Ramachandravarapu2 and Narasimhulu Korrapati, NWJ, NanoWorld Journal, vol.10 (1), pp.1-21, 2024
    Optimization of Siderophore Production in Three Marine Bacterial Isolates along with Their Heavy-Metal Chelation and Seed Germination Potential Determination, By Sarvepalli, M., Velidandi, A., & Korrapati, N. , MDPI, Microorganisms, vol.11(12), pp.2873, 2023
    Biovalorisation of mixed food waste through newly isolated thermo tolerant fungal cell factories: A step toward transforming waste to wealth, By T. Chandukishore, Satwika Das, K. Narasimhulu, Ashish A. Prabhu, Elsevier, Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, vol.35, pp.101230, 2023
    Statistical optimisation of process parameters involved in siderophore production of marine bacterial isolate Marinobacter sp. SVU_3, By Sarvepalli Mounika, & Korrapati Narasimhulu , Springer, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, vol.13(9), pp.1-12, 2023
    Morphology, physicochemical, and metabolite characterization of Aspergillus fumigatus mycelium, By Paranjeet Saroj,Manasa P. & Narasimhulu, K. , Springer Nature, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, vol.13(7), pp.1-9, 2023
    Biochemical Characterization of Thermostable Carboxymethyl Cellulase and β-Glucosidase from Aspergillus fumigatus JCM 10253, By Paranjeet Saroj, Manasa P. and Korrapati Narasimhulu, Springer Nature, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, vol.194, pp.2503–2527, 2022
    Assessment and evaluation of cellulase production using ragi (Eleusine coracana) husk as a substrate from thermo-acidophilic Aspergillus fumigatus JCM 10253, By Saroj, P., Manasa, P., & Narasimhulu, K., Springer, Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, vol.44(1), pp.113-126, 2021
    Optimization of xylanase production using ragi (Eleusine coracana) husk as a substrate by Aspergillus fumigatus JCM 10253 through response surface methodology, By Saroj, P., Manasa, P., & Narasimhulu, K., Springer, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, vol.12, pp.3619–3629, 2020
    Ultrasound-assisted alkaline pretreatment to intensify enzymatic saccharification of Crotalaria juncea using a statistical method, By Manasa P, Paramjeet Saroj & Narasimhulu Korrapati , Elsevier, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, vol.8(3), pp.659-668, 2018
    Extraction of ligninolytic enzymes from novel Klebsiella pneumoniae strains and its application in wastewater treatment., By Gaur, N., Narasimhulu, K., & Pydi Setty, Y. , Springer, Applied Water Science, vol.8, pp.1-17, 2018
    Recent advances in the bioremediation of persistant organic pollutants and its effect on environment, By Gaur Nisha, Narasimhulu Korrapati, SettyY Pydi, Elsevierr, Journal of Cleaner Production, vol.198, pp. 1602-1631, 2018
    Conference(s)
    Innovative solutions for India-Japan Synergy By Korrapati Narasimhulu, India-Japan Synergy 2025, 2025
    A review on studies of health risk assessment of heavy metals in vegetables in Telangana State, India By Korrapati Narasimhulu and Lavanya Ramavath, International Conference on Pollution Control & Sustainable Environment (ICPCSE-23), 2023
    Integration of 4D with 3D bioprinting of the damaged tissues to promote regeneration: A comprehensive review By Korrapati Narasimhulu, International Conference on Advances & Scientific Merits in Biotechnology & Health Care, 2019
    A brief review on Sunn hemp as the source of enhanced bioethanol production By Korrapati Narasimhulu and Manasa.P, he 6th Asia Pacific Conference on Advanced Research (APCAR-2018),, 2018
    Studies on mechanotransduction in bioreactors in tissue engineering By Korrapati Narasimhulu, International Conference on Tissue Science and Engineering, 2012
    Studies on removal of heavy metals from waste water treatment plant using Pseudomonas sp. NITW1 By Korrapati Narasimhulu and Y. Pydi Setty, International Conference on Biochemical, Bioprocess and Biomedical Engineering, 2012
    Text Book(s)
    Sustainable Bioprocessing for a Clean and Green Environment: Concepts and Applications By M. Jerold, A. Santhiagu, Rajulapati Sathish Babu, Narasimhulu Korapatti (Published by: CRC Press), E Book, Reference, 2021
    Book Chapter(s)
    Advanced Bioprocess Monitoring and Control: Unleashing the Power of Innovation in Wastewater Treatment By Korrapati Narasimhulu , Padala Shilpa , Ramavath Lavanya , Tadanki Saroj Chand in Significance of omics and bioprocess insights for sustainable wastewater treatment: challenges and future scope, Springer Nature, Edited Book, 2026
    Sustainable Engineering and Green Technologies with AI Integration By Korrapati Narasimhulu and K.Satya Pramod Yadav in Smart Innovations in Engineering and Management Harnessing AI, IoT, and Emerging Technologies, AMIEE Association, Reference, 2026
    Essential Biological Activities and Applications of Annona Muricata By Ramavath Lavanya and Korrapati Narasimhulu in Current Research in Life Sciences (Volume - 7, AkiNik Publications, Reference Book, 2025
    Removal of Persistent Organic Pollutants from Wastewater by Combined Bio and Nanotechnology By Korrapati Narasimhulu in Innovations in Microbiology and Biotechnology, BP International, Reference Book, 2022
    Role of Metabolic Engineering in the Synthesis of Plant Secondary Metabolites By Korrapati Narasimhulu in Innovations in Microbiology and Biotechnology, BP International, Reference Book, 2022
    Educational Package
    MHRD sponsored a project for Curriculum Design and Development for "Novel Separation Techniques " By K.NARASIMHULU, Y.PYDI SETTY, 2013
    MHRD sponsored a project for Curriculum Design and Development for "Downstream Processing in Biotechnology " By K.NARASIMHULU, P.SREENIVASA RAO, 2010
    PROJECT / CONSULTANCY
    Cytotoxicity and Bioavailability of Diaylheptanoids isolated from Garuga pinnata Roxb
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE)
    Project Cost (INR): 2100000
    Date of Commencement: 10-08-2019   Date of Completion: 24-06-2022
    Duration: 34 Months
    Status: Completed
    Bioethanol Production from Cellulosic Biomass by immobilized yeast cells
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: SERB
    Project Cost (INR): 2200000
    Date of Commencement: 14-08-2014   Date of Completion: 30-07-2017
    Duration: 35 Months
    Status: Completed
    Isolation, Screening, and Characterization of suitable thermophilic fungal species for the production of β-glucosidase
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Type: Research
    Sponsor: NITW
    Project Cost (INR): 300000
    Date of Commencement: 12-07-2012   Date of Completion: 11-06-2013
    Duration: 11 Months
    Status: Completed
    RESEARCH FELLOWS / PhD STUDENTS
    Current PhD Students
    Lavanya Ramavath
    Area of Research: Bioprocess Technology
    Mallikarjunachari Uppuladinne
    Area of Research: Molecular Modelling
    Mr. Chandukishore T
    Area of Research: Biorefinery
    Shibani Padhan
    Area of Research: Bioprocess Engineering
    Shilpa Padala
    Area of Research: Metabolic Engineering
    Tadanki Saroj Chand
    Area of Research: Biomaterials
    Previous PhD Students
    S. Mounika (2024)
    Area of Research: Environmental Biotechnology
    Paramjeet Saroj (2020)
    Area of Research: Bioprocess and Biofuels
    Nisha Gaur (2019)
    Area of Research: Environmental Biotechnology & Biofuels
    P.Manasa (2018)
    Area of Research: Biofuels
    CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SYMPOSIUM / SHORT TERM COURSE / FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
    AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
    2023
    Teaching Excellent Award by NITW in 2023
    ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    •  MEMBER, Board of Studies in Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad (Continuing from December, 2025)
    •  Member, CFO&Task Force-ZO,Hyderabad, Telangana Pollution Control Board,Hyderabad (Continuing from October, 2025)
    •  Chairman, Department Academic Performance Oversight Committee(DAPOC) (Continuing from July, 2025)
    •  Chairman, Department Purchase Committee (DPC) (Continuing from July, 2025)
    •  Faculty Advisor of M.Tech Biotechnology I Year (Continuing from July, 2025)
    •  Faculty Advisor of Technical Association of Biotechnology (TAB) (Continuing from July, 2024)
    •  Head of the Department (August, 2021 - June, 2023)
    •  Faculty-Advisor, Dance & Dramatic Club (August, 2014 - July, 2018)
    •  Treasurer for Technical Association of Biotechnology (TAB) (August, 2012 - April, 2014)
    •  Faculty Coordinator for Web Advisory Committee (October, 2010 - September, 2017)
    •  Warden for 1.8 K hall (August, 2010 - July, 2012)
    •  Faculty Coordinator for Training and Placement (September, 2009 - July, 2013)
    •  Faculty Coordinator for Library Advisory Committee (August, 2009 - July, 2012)
    •  Faculty-in-charge for II.B.Tech.Biotechnology (August, 2009 - May, 2015)
    •  Faculty Coordinator for Department Industrial Tours (April, 2009 - July, 2013)
     Last updated on January 6, 2026