Project outline

Research Projects

We are excited to share with you a list of our current and upcoming projects. While some of these projects are in the early stages, others are already underway. We value your input and would greatly appreciate your feedback and suggestions on these projects. Additionally, if you have any ideas for potential collaborations, please do not hesitate to share them with us. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Our projects revolve around distinct themes encompassing both beneficial and pathogenic microbes. We explore (1) microbial bioactive molecules, delving into their unique properties; (2) beneficial microbes that contribute to both human health and environmental well-being; (3) pathogenic microbes of food origin, as well as those responsible for crop damage; and (4) the intricate realms of bioprocesses, metabolic pathways, and genomics of the aforementioned microbes. This holistic approach allows us to unravel the complex interactions and applications within microbial ecosystems.

Bioactive Molecules

Biomolecules for beneficial applications

Screening organisms from a variety of sources for novel strains that secrete industrially important metabolites as well as microbe-mediated synthesis of biomaterials .....more

Beneficial Microbes

Exploring Health Benefits of Lactic Acid Bacteria

Beneficial functions and probiotic properties of autochthonous lactic acid bacteria present in local natural foods, food-products, and beverages .....more

Plant Growth Promoting Effects of Rhizobia and Endophytes

Growth promoting effects of rhizobia and endophytes present in indigenous plants .....more

Pathogenic Microbes

Identification and biocontrol of phytopathogens

Identification of plant pathogenic microbes responsible for crop damage and their biological control .....more

Biocontrol of clinical pathogens

Biocontrol of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms using probiotics from natural sources .....more

Food Safety and Public Health

Prevalence, pathogenesis and antimicrobial resistance phenotype of food-borne pathogens from animal origin .....more

Microbial Ecology

Metagenomic and culture-dependent analysis of microbiota

Microbial community analysis in relation to their interactions with the environment in unique ecosystems.....more

Genomics and Bioinformatics

Microbial bioinformatics and functional genomics

Genome mining, gene functional study and sequence analysis to identify microbial genes and proteins of metabolic, probiotic and pathogenic relevance.....more