Fields(s) of specialization |
- Histology, Ultrastructure, Gross Anatomy and Applied Anatomy
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Current Projects |
Project Title |
Role in the Project |
Fund Outlay |
Funding Agency |
Flash Based Innovative Techniques in Teaching Anatomy |
Co- PI |
30 Lakhs |
VGST, Govt. Of. Karnatka |
FIST (Infrastructure) |
Co-PI |
55 Lakhs |
DBT, GOI |
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Completed Projects |
Project Title |
Role in the Project |
Fund Outlay |
Funding Agency |
Eradication of pollution by plastination of biological specimens using plastic tea cups and thermocol |
PI |
3.00 Lakhs |
KSPCB, GOK |
Development of Scaffold Technology for Industrial Progress, Societal Benefit and Environmental Safety |
Co-PI |
1.00 Lakhs |
SRISTI-BIRAC |
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Recent Research Publications |
1 |
Shambulingappa, Y.B., Prasad, R.V., Jamuna, K.V. and Ramakrishna, V. (2013). Histomorphology of hair follicle pattern in wild big cats and Sloth bear skin : A tool for forensic identification. Journal of Cell and Tissue Research 13(2):3679-3682. |
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Chandrashekhar, L., Prasad, R.V., Jamuna, K.V. 2012 Ultrastructural Studies of Involuting Bursa and Thymus of Giriraja Birds (Gallus Domesticus). International Journal of Poultry Science, 11, 397-399. |
3 |
Y. B. Shambhulingappa, R.V .Prasad, K. V. Jamuna, H. D. Narayanaswamy, M. Narayana Bhat and V . Ramkrishna. (2014). Histological characteristics of hair follicle pattern in Indian bison (Bos gaurus), black buck (Antelope cervicapra) and nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus). Veterinary World, 7(4): 49-58. |
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M. Dhoolappa, R.V. Prasad, K.T. Lakshmishree, Arun Isloor and R. Medhmurthy. 2016. Development of Eco-Friendly Scaffold - A New Approach Intas Polivet, 17 (I): 140-143. |
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Dhoolappa M., Lakshmishree K.T., GangaNaik, S., Mutturaj R.P., Vinuthan M K and Prasad, R.V. 2016. Dicephalus monster- a cause of dystocia in HF crossbred cow. Frontier J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 5(1): 94-97. |
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C. V. Rajani, R. V. Prasad, K. V. Jamuna, K. Manjunatha and V. Ramakrishna. 2016. Morphogenesis of umbilical cord in porcine (Sus domesticus). Indian Veterinary Journal 93 (06): 45-48. |
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Honors and Awards |
Certificate of Merit 2014 from KVAFSU |
Recognition of research grant mobilization worth of 55 lakhs from DST, GOI, 2014 at KVAFSU Foundation day |
Best Paper in Gross Anatomy 2016 |
Dr. Md. Hafeezuddin Silver Jubilee Medal in XXXI Annual Convention and National Symposium held at Hyderabad Telangana |
Best paper in applied anatomy including biomechanics 2016 |
Dr. G. Rajeshwar Rao memorial award and medal In IAVA National symposium held at Hyderabad Telangana |
Appreciation Certificate in Orthopaedic Surgery Session Award -2014 |
Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery |
Certificate of Achievement Indian Institute of Management Secured II Prize in BZZWINGS2016 |
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore |
Reviewer Excellence Award
Indian Journal of Animal Research & Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research2016 |
Agricultural Research Communication Center |
Fellow of Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomists (FIAVA)2016 |
IAVA, 2016 |
Dr. V. R. Bamburkar Anatomists of the Year Award |
IAVA Conference 2018 Aizwal. Mizoram |
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Other Achievement |
He has more than 30 years of experience in teaching and researching Veterinary Anatomy and Histology. Specifically, his technical and professional specialization includes mentoring students in Gross Anatomy, Microscopic Anatomy and Embryology. His research area employs several advanced technologies including electron microscopic, immuno-histochemical techniques and new methods such as FT-IR spectroscope to distinguish endangered animal species from other wild animals in an effort to combat the menace of poaching wild life resources of the state.
Apart from working as professor and head in the department, he has worked as Head of Division (pre-clinical) and worked as Dean, Veterinary College, Hassan, and Dean veterinary College, Shivamogga. And also worked as Acting Vice- Chancellor of the University from 22.06.2016 to 22.02.2018.
He has guided more than 20 Post Graduate students and more than 8 Ph.D students and published more than 15 papers in international journals and more than 40 papers in national journals and written and coauthored more than 10 books. He has handled 6 Projects funded by different funding agencies and associated himself with many international bodies for research. He has received more than 20 awards for his outstanding work in the field of Veterinary Anatomy.
- Effectively led the transition of structure of Veterinary Anatomy syllabus from a Systemic approach to Regional approach emphasizing knowledge of clinical training. The same has been accepted by Veterinary Council of India and is included in MSVE 2016 regulations.
- Initiated the steps for implementation of e-governance, solar plants for electricity generation, sewage treatment plants and rain water harvesting in all campuses. As Vice- Chancellor.
- Led the effort to achieve the vital recognition by Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi for the Shivamogga Veterinary College retrospectively from 2011 and accreditation by the prestigious Indian Council of Agricultural Research New Delhi.
- Successfully started new colleges at Hassan(as Dean), and Gadag (As Vice Chancellor) Started 3 Diploma Courses in Animal Science in Karanataka State (As Vice Chancellor).
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