सीएसबी - केंद्रीय रेशम उत्पादन अनुसंधान एवं प्रशिक्षण संस्थान , मैसूरु

Research Experience :

Scientist–B, C & D (2015–2025 /Present) : CSB-Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSB-CSRTI), Mysuru, Central Silk Board, Govt. of India.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2013-2015) : Department of Microbiology & Immunoloy, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad. Worked under DST-SERB Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientists.

R&D Scientist & Quality Manager (2012–2013) : K.N. Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad

Senior Research Fellow (2011–2012) : Dept of Microbiology& Immunoloy, ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.

Research Fellow (2010–2011) : DBT-Project-Department of Animal Nutrition, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University college, Hyderabad.

Senior Research Fellow (2008–2010) : DBT Project, Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad .

Junior Research Fellow (2006–2008) : DBT Project, Department of Microbiology, Osmania University, Hyderabad .

Assistant Professor (2004–2006) : Department of Biotechnology, Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology, Hyderabad.

Research Awards /Fellowship :

1. Fast Track Young Scientist (DST–SERB) – 2013
2. CSIR–UGC NET (2004), GATE (2004), ICAR–ASRB NET (2014)
3. DBT Junior & Senior Research Fellowship (2006-2010)
4. ICMR- NIN– Senior Research Fellowship (2011)

Details of Research Projects & Research Areas :

1. Research projects executed or Associated (CSB, DBT, SERB–DST, ICMR etc): 15
2. Probiotics & Microbiome
3. Industrial Microbiology, Fermentation Technology & Medical Microbiology
4. Molecular Biotechnology, Protein & Lipid Chemistry & Nanotechnology
5. Biomass Utilization & Diversification, Biofuels and Sericultural Technologies.

Best Research Publications :

1. Yeruva, THirupathaiah., Jayaram, H., Aurade, R., Moorthy, S.M., Shinde, V.S., Venkatesharao, S.R.B., & Azhiyakathu, M.J. (2023). Profiling of nutrients and bioactive compounds in the pupae of silkworm Bombyx mori. Food Chemistry Advances, 3, 100382. (Scopus cite Score:5.5).
2. Thirupathaiah, Y., Sivaprasad, V., Sumathy, R., & Kusuma, L. (2020). Identification of potential probiotics in the midgut of mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori through a metagenomic approach. Journal of Probiotics and Antimicrobials, 12, 635–640.(IF: 5.0, NAAS: 10.4).
3. Thirupathaiah, Y., Hemalatha, R., & Vasundara, D. (2017). Vaginal lactobacilli profile in pregnant women with normal and abnormal vaginal flora. Indian Journal of Medical Research, 146, 534–540. (IF:3.54, NAAS:8.7)
4. Yeruva, Thirupathaiah., Chiliveri, S.R., Marrivada, S.R., & Linga, V.R. (2012). Effect of analogues on production of vitamin B12 in Propionibacterium freudenreichii subsp. shermanii. World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, 28, 2267–2271. ( IF: 4.6, NAAS: 10).
5. Yeruva, Thirupathaiah., & Chandel, A.K. (2021). Coronavirus disease 2019: fundamentals, chronology and vaccine evolution. Reviews and Research in Medical Microbiology, 32(4), 246–254.(IF:1.0)
6. Subrahmanyam,G,Thirupathaiah,Y., N.Vijay , RajalDebnath , KPArunkumar , Mallikarju na Gadwala , Prashant A Sangannavar , S Manthira Moorthy , Mahananda Chutia (2024). Contrasting gut bacteriomes unveiled between wild Antheraea assamensis Helfer (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) and domesticated Bombyx mori L. (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) silkworms. Molecular Biology Reports, 51(1), 666. (IF:2.6; NAAS Rating: 8.6).
7. Gupta, R., Mishra, A., Thirupathaiah, Y., & Chandel, A.K. (2022). Biochemical conversion of CO₂ into fuels and chemicals: status, innovations and industrial aspects. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. DOI: 10.1007/s13399-022-02552-8. (IF: 4.1, NAAS:9.5).
8. Rasmi, K.M., Chandrasekharaiah, M., Soren, N.M., Prasad, K.S., David, C.G., Thirupathaiah, Y., & Sivaprasad, V. (2022). Defatted silkworm pupae meal as an alternative protein source for cattle. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 54(5), 327. (IF: 1.7, NAAS:7.7)
9. Rasmi, Chandrasekharaiah, M., Soren, N.M., Prasad, K.S., David, C.G., Thirupathaiah, Y., & Sivaprasad, V. (2017). Effect of dietary incorporation of silkworm pupae meal on in vitro rumen fermentation and digestibility. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 88(6), 731– 735.(IF:0.3 NAAS:6.2).
10. Thirupathaiah, Y., Anushrre, A.C.S., Sumathy, R., Moorthy, S.M., & Tewary, P. (2020). Identification and characterization of sericin isoforms extracted from cocoons of silkworm Bombyx mori. Sericologia, 60(1–2), 6–11.
11. Thirupathaiah,Y.,Ananthan,R.,Moorthy, Chandrashekar, S.M., K.B., Chandrasekharaiah, M., Sivaprasad, V., & Tewary, P. (2021). Silkworm (Bombyx mori) pupae proteins—A source of high-value amino acids. Sericologia, 61(1–2), 19–22.
12. Thirupathaiah, Y., Bhuvaneswari, E., Kumar, V., & Sivaprasad, V. (2019). Characterization of mulberry silk fibroin nanoparticle produced by Fusarium oxysporum. Indian Journal of Sericulture, 57(1), 1–6.
13. Thirupathaiah, Y., Bhuvaneswari, E., Vaijayanthi, P., Kumar, V., & Sivaprasad, V. (2018). Diversity and functional role of gut microbiota of silkworm Bombyx mori L. Sericologia, 58(1), 1–11.
14. Thirupathaiah, Y., Sivaprasad, V., Bhuvaneswari, E., Reddy, M.M., & Chandrasekharaiah, M. (2017). Extraction and characterization of mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori L. pupae oil. Indian Journal of Sericulture, 55(1–2), 31–37.
15. Yeruva, Thirupathaiah., Chiliveri, S.R., Marrivada, S.R., Panda, S.H., & Linga, V.R. (2011). In vitro adhesion and in vivo vitamin B12 studies with potential probiotic strain Propionibacterium freudenreichii subsp. shermanii OLP-5. International Journal of Probiotics and Prebiotics, 6(2), 109–114.
16. Yeruva, Thirupathaiah., Chiliveri, S.R., Marrivada, S.R., Ananth, M., & Linga, V.R. (2009). Development of efficient probiotic Propionibacterium freudenreichii subsp. shermanii to combat vitamin B12 deficiency. International Journal of Probiotics and Prebiotics, 4(4), 271–276.
17. Thirupathaiah, Y., Chandel, A.K., & Sivaprasad, V. (2018). Potential Applications of Enzymes in Sericulture (Chapter 18). In: Sustainable Biotechnology – Enzymatic Resources of Renewable Energy (pp. 463–472). Springer.