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CHENNAPPA GURIKAR

Also known as: chennappa g

MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

ORCID iD 0000-0001-5664-2393
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Dr Chennappa Gurikar is an academician, researcher, and educator specialising in Food Microbiology, Agricultural Microbiology, Food Safety, and Microbial Biotechnology. He has extensive experience in teaching, research, and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students in food science and allied biological sciences.

His research focuses on probiotics, fermented foods, mycotoxin management, biological control of phytopathogenic fungi, microbial diversity, food quality and safety, and the application of beneficial microorganisms in agriculture and food systems. Dr. Gurikar has made significant contributions to the understanding of microbial interactions in food and agricultural environments, particularly through studies on Azotobacter species, lactic acid bacteria, Fusarium-associated mycotoxins, and probiotic microorganisms.

Dr. Gurikar has authored and co-authored numerous research articles in peer-reviewed national and international journals and has actively participated in scientific conferences, workshops, and collaborative research projects. His publications cover diverse topics, including food-borne fungal contaminants, probiotic characterization, microbial biocontrol agents, cereal and millet microbiology, microbial fuel cells, and sustainable approaches to food production and safety.

In addition to his research contributions, he is actively involved in curriculum development, academic administration, and promoting quality education in food science and technology. His work bridges fundamental microbiological research with practical applications in food quality assurance, public health, agricultural sustainability, and industrial biotechnology.

Dr. Gurikar is committed to advancing scientific knowledge through interdisciplinary research and fostering innovation in food microbiology and biotechnology. His ORCID identifier is 0000-0001-5664-2393, reflecting his scholarly contributions to the global research community.

Employment

  • MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Associate Professor
    2019 - Present

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