Provide instructional assistance and monitored student progress.Maintained an active research program and motivate students active participation. Developing new instructional methodologies to improve student performance in both theory and laboratory. 

Dr.J R Kumar ,Completed Ph.D in Biochemistry, from University of Mysore under the guidence of Prof.T Veerabasappa Gowda. He awarded Post doctoral fellowship from Blood resarch Institute/Medical College of Wiconsin, USA, He worked on  T Cell mediated Axon degeneration in Central nervous system (CNS). He awarded second post doctoral fellowship from UND Medical School, Grand fork, USA for working Brain Energy Metabolism in Neurological Disorders. In 2012  He joined as Assistant Professor in PG Dept of Biochemistry, in JSS College, OOty Road,Mysore. In 2015  joined  faculty member in  Division of Biochemistry, JSS Academy of Higher Education and research, Mysore. 

Dr.Kumar Research group Working on  Two Areas: 1 Snake venom toxins pharmacology

                                                                                 2. cPLA2 Alpha, p38MAPK and NrF2 Pathway in Neuroinflammation.

Presently 

5 Junior Research Fellow, 2 SRF Working in my lab. 

Dr,Kumar Lab funded by 

1.“ Systematic studies on the Anti-inflammatory, Immunomodulatory and Remyelinating effect of Lutein andZeaxanthinin Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (Multiple sclerosis): 9 lakhs  (UGC-MRP)

2.Exploring  the effectof Bioactive Molecule(s) from  Boerhaavia diffusa (Sanadika) on Myelin  Regeneration and Immunomodulaton in Inflammatory Demyelination Model of Multiple Sclerosis”: 25 lakhs  (DST FAST TRACK PROJECT FOR YOUNG  SCIENTIST).

3.Exploring the Anti-Inflammatory Activities of 2, 5 Disubstituted 1, 3, 4-Oxadiazole Derivatives”. : 9.9 lakhs (UGC-MRP) Co-investigator.

4.Antisnake venom Project: 7.3 lakhs (National institute of Pharmaceutical education and research (NIPER) KOLKATA.

5.Characterization of immunomodulatory molecules targeting p38 MAPK/cPLA2 pathway from Sanadhika plant in

   Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis Model: 21.8 lakhs (DST-WOS-A ).

6.Development of Immunological test for detection of South India Russella, viper and cobra snake bite: 47.37 lakhs (DBT-BIRAC, Govt of India) 

Editorial member to Journal.

1. Journal of Bioanalytical techniques,Sciforschen, USA.

2.SPER Journal of Bioactive Research.PER publication and solution.

3. Enzymology and Metabolism Journal, Elyns Group, New Jersey, USA

4.  Annals of Pancreatic Disorders and Treatment. USA

5.HeighpubsJoruanl of Biotechnology, Heighten Science Publications, Irving, Texas 75039, USA

Neuroinflammation mechanisms

snake venom pharmacology

1. To utilize my expertise in the field to conduct innovative research, inspire students to achieve their academic and professional goals, and contribute to the growth and development of the department and institution.

2. With a deep passion for understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying biological processes, I seek to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations and foster a stimulating learning environment that encourages critical thinking and scientific inquiry.

Dr. Raghu Ram Achar is currently serving as Assistant Dean (IQAC) and Assistant Professor in the Biochemistry at School of Life Sciences, Mysuru

He secured his Masters` (2011-Distinction) and Doctorate (2017) degree in Biochemistry from the University of Mysore. 

He has qualified K-SET (Life Sciences)-2017 (No: 18280921). 

He is also serving as the NSS Programme Officer (Trained at ETI Center, UoM, Mysuru with Reg. No. UOM/ETI/ 08/286/2016-17) for JSS University Departments.

He says 'My interest towards Biochemistry was exclusively motivated by the quest to learn how the nonliving chemical entities (atoms of C, H, O, N, S, P) conglomerate in various proportions to form biomolecules, and how these biomolecules in various proportions form the basic structural and functional unit of living world, The Cell. Appreciating the structure and function relationship concept in life sciences, I am interested in teaching Biomolecules, Genetics, Plant Biochemistry, Enzymology, Physiology, Metabolism, Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology and the techniques involved in studying the life science processes. My major focus in teaching would be to make my students aware of the wonderful interdisciplinary nature of various fields of science, the essence of which can be appreciated in life sciences. My Ph.D. thesis was oriented towards enzymology and use of peroxidases for dye detoxification. I`ve also been involved in cancer biology, metabolomics, and wound healing projects. My present interest is in studying the cholesterol uptake mechanism in mitochondria via TSPO. I am enthusiastic about studying more on the effects of calorie/dietary restriction on health and diseases like cancer'

He has undergone Teacher's Induction Programme at IISER, Pune under MHRD's Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching Scheme from May 1 to May 25, 2019 and secured overall O grade in the assessments.

He has undergone a fellowship training program of Dept. of Health Research (DHR) held at Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru from 12th November to 13th December 2018.

Innovation Ambassador- Foundation Level- MoE; IIC; AICTE- 2022 

Innovation Ambassador- Advanced Level- MoE; IIC; AICTE- 2023

Enzymology

Protein Biochemistry

Tissue Engineering and Wound Healing

Phytochemistry

Mitochondrial Research

To build healthy environment and society, focusing on overall growth of young minds, academia and scientific research.

Dr. Siddesha JM earned M.Sc and Ph.D degrees in Biochemistry from University of Mysore. He has more than seven years of postdoctoral research experience (Tulane University and University of Vermont, USA, and University of Agricultural Sciences-Bengaluru, GKVK, India). His research expertise include hypertension, hypertensive heart diseases, lung inflammation and fibrosis. Over the years, his research focus remained in hypertension and hypertensive heart diseases, identification of biomarkers and molecular mechanisms associated with RECK and TRAF3IP2 in hypertension-induced cardiovascular diseases. He has also worked on bioactive molecules including peptides and flavonoids exhibiting antihypertensive and cardioprotective activity. To his credit, he has been awarded extramural startup research grants from DST-SERB and UGC, and JSS AHER for the cardiovascular research. Moreover, he has proven as a team member in research on inflammation, atherosclerosis, snake venom pharmacology, and clinical enzymes. So far, he has published 21 peer-reviewed research articles and 3 book chapters, having 734 citations, 16 h-index and 19 i10 index. He has also organized few scientific meetings including seminars, conferences and a workshop. Moreover, he has presented research findings at international and national scientific meetings. He also serves as reviewer for scientific journals and as a member in academic and professional societies.

Currently, Dr. Siddesha is looking forward for the interested, enthusiastic and scientifically oriented students/aspirants to mentor for their doctorate degree in Life Sciences.

Hypertension, hypertensive cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis, strategies to combat hypertension and hypertensive diseases.

To educate the students to understand the core concepts and to orient them towards scientific research.

Dr. Shiva S is currently working as Assistant Professor, in the Division of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, JSS AHER, Mysuru. Prior to joining JSS AHER, Mysuru, he was a Guest Faculty at the Department of Studies in Biochemistry, University of Mysore, Mysuru. He has received his MSc and PhD in Biochemistry from University of Mysore, Mysuru. He has qualified K-SET, GATE and he is a recipient of the CSIR-SRF (Direct).  His doctoral research involves the characterization of a plant defensive enzyme - arginase from cilantro (Coriandrum sativum). Moreover, during his PhD time he has also worked as a team in research on inflammation, inflammatory mediators (PAF), and industrially important enzymes including fungal proteases.

His current research interest mainly involves the study of the regulation of jasmonic acid-inducible proteins during various biotic stress conditions. So far, he has published a total of five (5) research articles and 1 review article in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Shiva has Guide recognition from JSS AHER and currently supervising 1 PhD student.

Currently, Dr. Shiva is looking forward for the interested and scientifically oriented students to mentor for their doctoral degree in Life Sciences.

Research Interest

Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Plant Molecular Biology, Biotic Stress Studies.

Research Focus:

1. To study the role of jasmonic acid-inducible proteins in insect/pest management.
2. To develop novel inhibitors to control the loss of economically important crop plants from pests.

To inspire the students and to make them aware of the necessity of scientific research in the advancement of knowledge

1. To integrate new teaching abilities together with a passion for research gives me an immense strength to emerge as a successful driver in a reputed institution of its kind.

2. To educate young achievers, adopting new teaching tools and strengthen their knowledge base to deal with imminent.

3. To accept new challenges as a part of the teamwork as well as independently, so that to flourish with need of the organization.

Dr. D. Guru Kumar working as Assistant Professor for the Division of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research. His research interest is Cancer Biology, Nanomedicine and Phytomedicine. He obtained Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry (2008-2012), wherein he worked on the Prostate cancer. During the doctoral studies, he worked in the 'Anticancer activity of Cassia senna L. against MNU and testosterone induced prostate cancer in rats”. He was exposed to various Biochemical techniques. The thesis objectives have been published in reputed journals. As Cancer Biology, Nanomedicine and Phytochemistry has the area of research Interest, he would like to work for and guide the younger students in the same field to develop a band of future researchers.

• The Major focus of my research is to decipher the molecular mechanism of drug resistance of cancer/Development of anti-cancer agents from natural sources
• Evaluation of anti cancer potentiality of small bioactive molecule / metal nano particle in pre clinical model in cancer cells.