About
Dr. Nandish G is a Microbiologist and awarded his PhD in Microbiology from Kuvempu University, Karnataka, where his doctoral research focused on microbial production, characterization, and biodegradation of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), a biodegradable biopolymer with potential applications in sustainable materials. With academic and research experience spanning microbiology, biotechnology, and environmental sciences, he has contributed to research in microbial biotechnology, industrial microbiology, and sustainable bioprocessing. His research expertise includes the isolation and molecular characterization of microorganisms, optimization of microbial metabolite production, utilization of low-cost substrates, and characterization of biodegradable biopolymers. He has published research in peer-reviewed journals and has worked on bacterial strains with potential applications in sustainable biopolymer production and environmental biotechnology. His interdisciplinary interests bridge microbial biotechnology, environmental sustainability, biodegradable materials, and allied healthcare education.
Jyothi V, Vijayalakshmi V, Nandish G and Thippeswamy B. (2026). “Isolation and Evaluation of Aspergillus niger as Phosphofungi from Rhizosphere Soil of Medicinal Plant to Supplement Phosphobiofertilizer”. Applied Science and Biotechnology Journal for Advanced Research, 5(2): 1–9. E-ISSN: 2583-553X. DOI: 10.31033/ABJAR/5.2.2026.116. Web of Science.
Akarsh Subhakar, Nandish Gurubasajar and Thippeswamy Basaiah. (2025). “Polyphasic characterization and pigment metabolite profiling of Penicillium citreosulfuratum (KUMBASBT-53) from Shivamogga district, Karnataka”. Journal of Mycopathological Research, 63(4): 777–785. ISSN: 0971-3719. DOI: 10.57023/JMycR.63.4.2025.777. Web of Science.
Jyothi V, Nandish G and Thippeswamy B. (2025). “Plant growth and phosphate uptake of two leafy vegetables (Trigonella sp. and Spinacia sp.) as influenced by phosphate solubilizing fungi”. Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science, 10(4): 549–556. E-ISSN: 2456-6632. DOI: 10.26832/24566632.2025.100401. Web of Science.
Akarsh Subhakar, Sulochana Shivanand, Nandish Gurubasajar, Dhanyakumari Yomakesh and Thippeswamy Basaiah. (2025). “Comprehensive Phytochemical Profiling and Evaluation of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Mesua ferrea L.: A Multi-Approach Investigation into Its Therapeutic Potential”. Journal of AgriSearch, 12(3): 185–192. ISSN: 2348-8808. DOI: 10.21921/jas.v12i03.15250. Web of Science.
S. H. Ganesha and Nandish G. (2025). “Exploration of Priestia flexa for the Biosynthesis of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and Comprehensive Evaluation of its Biodegradation Potential under Different Environmental Conditions”. Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, 19(9): 303–319. ISSN: 2582-3248. DOI: 10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i91161. Web of Science.
Akarsh S, Nandish G, Dhanya Kumari Y, Lavanya D and Thippeswamy B. (2025). “Phytochemical screening, antimicrobial and radical scavenging activity of Senna siamea (Lam.)”. International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, 12(9): 1–15. ISSN: 2348-8069. DOI: 10.22192/ijarbs.2025.12.09.001. Web of Science.
Nandish G, Akarsh S, Dhanyakumari Y, Nanditha B H and Thippeswamy B. (2025). “Evaluation of Yeast Strain Diversity from Wild Edible Fruits for Wine Making Process”. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 44(6): 140–154. ISSN: 2457-1024. Web of Science. Akarsh Subhakar, Nandish Gurubasajar, Sowmya Hirakannavar Veeranna and Thippeswamy Basaiah. (2025). “Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Proficiency of Yellow Pigment—an Extracellular Metabolite of Aspergillus ustus”. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, 16(90): 95549–95558. ISSN: 0976-0997. Web of Science.
Jyothi V, Vijayalakshmi V, Nandish G and Thippeswamy B. (2025). “Phosphate solubilization and their impact on selected field crops by phospho-fungi isolated from rhizosphere of medicinal plants”. World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, 11(6): 208–218. ISSN: 2454-2229. Web of Science.
Nandish Gurubasajar, Sowmya Hirakannavar Veeranna and Thippeswamy Basaiah. (2025). “Assessment of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) in Bacillus tequilensis KUMBNGBT-64a isolated from Trash Yard Soil”. Current Applied Science and Technology, 25(6): 1–16. E-ISSN: 2586-9396. Scopus.
Nandish Gurubasajar and Thippeswamy Basaiah. (2025). “Impact of physico-chemical parameters on synthesis of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) produced from Bacillus toyonensis KUMBNGBT-62”. World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 21(3): 412–423. ISSN: 2582-5542. DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2025.21.3.0283. Web of Science.
Akarsh Subhakar, Brundha Kumar, Nandish Gurubasajar, Dhanyakumari Yomakesh and Thippeswamy Basaiah. (2025). “Bio-efficacy and Radical Scavenging Activity of Terminalia paniculata”. World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 21(2): 035–048. ISSN: 2582-5542. DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2025.21.2.0068. Web of Science.
Shrisha R, Nandish G, Akarsh S and Thippeswamy B. (2025). “Morpho-Molecular Characterization of Escherichia coli and its Regulation using Natural Spices”. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 10(1): 56–66. ISSN: 2455-9571. DOI: 10.55126/ijzab.2025.v10.i01.0. Web of Science.
Nandish Gurubasajar, Sowmya Hirakannavar Veeranna and Thippeswamy Basaiah. (2024). “Production and characterization of Polyhydroxybutyrate by novel Achromobacter denitrificans KUMBNGBT-37 using Agro-industrial residues as a by-products”. Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences. ISSN: 2277-1808. Web of Science.
Nandish Gurubasajar, Akarsh Subhakar, Manjunatha Dadayya, Jyothi Venkataramanaiah, Prakash Jayaramaiah and Thippeswamy Basaiah. (2024). “Production and characterization of thermostable Polyhydroxybutyrate synthesized by Achromobacter marplatensis KUMBNGBT-38”. Advances in Bioresearch, 15(1): 463–472. ISSN: 2277-1573. DOI: 10.15515/abr.0976-4585.15.1.463472. Web of Science.
G. Nandish, S. Akarsh, D. Manjunatha, H. V. Sowmya and B. Thippeswamy. (2024). “Characterization of Bacillus pacificus KUMBNGBT-39-derived Polyhydroxybutyrate and impact of physicochemical factors on its production”. Current Microbiology, 81: 357, 1–15. Scopus.
Gurubasajar Nandish, Subhakar Akarsh and Basaiah Thippeswamy. (2024). “Production of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) using Bacillus sp. (in: Bacteria) KUMBNGBT-35 associated with Low-Cost Substrate”. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 28(10): 55–63. ISSN: 2278-4527. Scopus.
Nandish G, Akarsh S, Manjunatha D, Sowmya H V and B Thippeswamy. (2024). “Bioprospecting of Polyhydroxy butyrate (PHB) from Bacillus thuringiensis KUMBNGBT-41 by using Agro-industrial wastes”. Research Journal of Biotechnology, 19(4): 74–82. ISSN: 0973-6263. Scopus.
Amitha Ganapathy B, G. Nandish, H. V. Sowmya and Thippeswamy Basaiah. (2024). “Potential of Biologically synthesized Zinc oxide nanoparticles in controlling the fruit rot in chilli”. Indian Journal of Applied & Pure Biology, 39(1): 307–323. ISSN: 0970-2091. Web of Science.
Nandish Gurubasajar, Akarsh Subhakar, Manjunatha Dadayya, Sowmya Hirakannavar Veeranna and Thippeswamy Basaiah. (2023). “Isolation, Characterization and Quantification of Polyhydroxybutyrate Producing Bacteria Achromobacter xylosoxidans KUMBNGBT-63 from Different Agroresidues”. World Journal of Environmental Biosciences, 12(2): 35–42. ISSN: 2277-8047. Web of Science.
Manjunatha Dadayya, Megha Gowri Thippeswamy, Nagaraju Shivaiah, Sowmya Hirakannavar Veeranna, Nandish Gurubasajar, Akarsh Subhakar and Thippeswamy Basaiah. (2023). “Biological Potential of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized by an Endophytic Fungus Metapochonia suchlasporia-KUMBMDBT-23”. BioNanoScience, 2023: 1–27. Scopus.
Prakash J, D. Manjunatha, S. Akarsh, G. Nandish, V. Jyothi, H. V. Sowmya and B. Thippeswamy. (2023). “Isolation and Pathogenicity Evaluation for Causal Agent of Panama Wilt in Banana”. Journal of Mycopathological Research. Web of Science.
Manjunatha Dadayya, Akarsh Subhakar, Nandish Gurubasajar, Megha Gowri Thippeswamy, Sowmya Hirakannavar Veeranna and Thippeswamy Basaiah. (2023). “Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Endophytic Fungus Alternaria carthami-KUMBMDBT-30”. Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences, 12(1): 192–197. ISSN: 2278-5957. Web of Science.
Dadayya Manjunatha, Gowri Thippeswamy Megha, Shivaiah Nagaraju, Subhakar Akarsh, Gurubasajar Nandish, Hirakannavar Veeranna Sowmya and Basaiah Thippeswamy. (2023). “Eco-friendly synthesized silver nanoparticles from endophytic fungus Phyllosticta owaniana: KUMBMDBT-32 and evaluation of biomedical properties”. Archives of Microbiology, 205: 217. Scopus.
Nandish G, Akarsh S, Manjunatha D, Sowmya H V and B Thippeswamy. (2023). “Production and characterization of Polyhydroxybutyrate using Achromobacter kerstersii KUMBNGBT-36 Isolated from dump yard soil Sample”. BioGecko, 12(3): 613–625. ISSN: 2230-5807. Web of Science.
Manjunatha Dadayya, Akarsh Subhakar, Nandish Gurubasajar, Megha Gowri Thippeswamy, Sowmya Hirakannavar Veeranna and Thippeswamy Basaiah. (2023). “Bioactive Secondary Metabolites of Endophytic fungus Alternaria brassicae (KUMBMDBT-29) from Phoenix sylvestris”. Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences, 12(6): 120–125. ISSN: 2277-1808. Web of Science.
G. Nandish, S. Akarsh, D. Manjunatha, H. V. Sowmya and B. Thippeswamy. (2023). “Utilization of Agro-Industrial Wastes as Raw Materials for the Biosynthesis of Polyhydroxy Butyrate (PHB) Biopolymer from Bacillus paramycoides strain KUMBNGBT-33”. Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology, 11(4): 178–184. ISSN: 2455-7005. Scopus.
Jyothi V, Nandish G, Prakash J and Basaiah Thippeswamy. (2023). “Isolation of Phosphofungi and Screening of their Silver Nanoparticles Biosynthesis”. International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research, 10(2): 1–15. ISSN: 2393-8870. UGC CARE List.
Nandish Gurubasajar and Thippeswamy Basaiah. (2026). “Halobacteria-Based Biofertilizers in Saline Agroecosystems: Mechanisms of Osmoadaptation, Plant Stress Alleviation and Sustainable Crop Productivity”. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 30(1): 1610–1620. ISSN: 2456-6632. DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2026.30.1.0916.
Nandish Gurubasajar and Thippeswamy Basaiah. (2025). “Integrating microbial consortia into biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture: Enhancing plant productivity and soil health”. Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science, 10(1): 157–163. ISSN: 2456-6632. DOI: 10.26832/24566632.2025.1001023.
Microbial production, characterization and biodegradation of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB).
Isolation, screening and molecular characterization of PHB-producing bacteria.
Optimization of microbial growth and PHB production using physicochemical parameters.
Utilization of agro-industrial and other low-cost substrates for sustainable biopolymer production.
Characterization of bacterial strains using phenotypic, biochemical and molecular approaches.
Microbial biotechnology and environmentally sustainable bioprocess development.
Exploration of microorganisms for biofertilizer and other agricultural applications.
Screening and characterization of industrially important microbial enzymes.
Application of microbiological techniques in environmental and biotechnology research.
Integration of laboratory-based microbiology research with interdisciplinary biological and allied healthcare education.
Research Interests
Microbial Biotechnology, Biodegradable Biopolymers, Environmental Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Microbial Enzyme Technology, Biofertilizers and Agricultural Microbiology, Microbial Diversity and Molecular Characterization, Sustainable Biotechnology, Applied Microbiology.
Best Poster Presentation Award [First Prize]
National Conference on “Human-Wildlife Conflict, Co-existence and Biodiversity Conservation” (HWCCBC-2026)” held on 14th and 15th May 2026, organized by Department of P. G. Studies & Research in Wildlife and Management Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta-577 451 Shivamogga district, Karnataka State, India, In Association with Karnataka Forest Department, Chikkamagaluru Circle, Bhadra Tiger Reserve, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka-577451.
Best Poster Presentation Award
International Conference on “Research trends on noni and sustainable utilization of biodiversity for human wellness (ICNBH-2025)” held on 10th to 12th April 2025, organized by Biological science departments, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shivamogga Dist., Karnataka State, India-577451.
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