Mr. Harish R M.Tech.

Areas of Research Interest: Biosensors, Rapid diagnostic methods for identification of bacteria & viruses, Extracellular enzymes from bacteria and their commercial applications, Food Microbiology and Quality control.

Paper Presented in Seminars/Conferences

1. Bacteriology of Cole lands used for fish farming in Malappuram District. Kerala,2001.
2. Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of E. coli in extensive brackish water aquaculture ponds,2003.
3. Prevalence of    opportunistic pathogens in paddy-cum-shrimp farms adjoining Vembanadu lake, Kerala,2003.
4. Growth characteristics of enteropathogenic Escherichia   coli and Salmonella typhimurium on shrimp muscle at different temperatures,2005.
5. Production of Heat-stable Proteases by Bacillus sp. Isolated from Alkaline soils receiving dairy waste drainage,2005.
6. Prevalence and persistence of pathogenic vibrios in shellfishes and shellfish growing waters in Cochin estuary,2006.
7. In vitro pre-selection of Lactobacillus strains isolated from fermented dairy products for their probiotic potential. Proceedings, International Symposium on Advances in Food Biotechnology and Nutrition,2007.
8. Standardization of ATP-Bioluminescence assay for rapid detection of nosocomial infective agents,2013.
9. Clinical isolation and resistance pattern of bacterial pathogens causing nosocomial infections,2014.

Projects Undertaken

1. Development of optical fiber biosensors based on ATP-bioluminesence assay for rapid hygiene monitoring in hospitals for effective deterrence of nosocomial infections. (Principal Investigator).
2. Integrated technology for the production of fiber reinforced bioplasics with celluloses of plant origin.(Co-Investigator).
3. Quantitative risk assessment of potentially hazardous microorganisms in milk processing using HACCP. (Principal Investigator).
4. Study on soil microflora associated with wetlands used for sugar cane farming in fields adjoining Manimala and Pampa Rivers. (Principal Investigator).