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Dr. Pradeep Kumar Gandam

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Assistant Professor

Basic Sciences

National institute of Technology Warangal

15 Years

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Industrial biotechnology, biomass valorization, enzyme engineering, metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, microbial cell factories, bioprocess optimization, AI and machine learning in biotechnology, computational biology, systems biology, bioinformatics, circular bioeconomy, biobased materials, sustainable agriculture, and precision fermentation.

Bioprocess engineering, sustainable biorefinery, microbial cell factories, and data-driven process optimization for circular bioeconomy applications.

Educational
Qualifications
(From Highest)

2024

PhD in Biotechnology from National Institute of Technology Warangal

2008

M.Tech. in Biotechnology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad

2002

MSc. in Biochemistry from Osmaina University

Professional
Experience

2024

Research Scientist at Green Grow Compost Pvt. Ltd., CII, NIT Warangal, India, from 2024-05-30 to 2026-05-29.

2008

Lecturer in Biochemistry at University of Omar Al Mukhtar, Derna, Libya, from 2008-10-22 to 2015-12-28.

2007

Associate Professor at TKR College of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad, India, from 2007-05-05 to 2008-08-28.

2002

Assistant Professor at TKR College of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad, India, from 2002-06-10 to 2007-05-04.

Student
Supervision

6

PG

20

UG

Key Publications

OPEN-DATA CONTRIBUTIONS NCBI GenBank submissions: Novel yeast strains. Accession numbers: PP527167, PP527166. GitHub repository: AnnHyperOptim (MATLAB) for metaheuristic optimization of ANN hyperparameters (GA,PSO, TLBO) with shared cost function. https://github.com/iampradi/AnnHyperOptim

Chapter 6 - Natural polymer based hydrogel systems for wound management, in: Sah, M.K., Kasoju, N., Mano, J.F.B.T.-N.P. in W.H. and R. (Eds.). Chinta, M.L., Gandam, P.K., Parcha, S.R.*, 2022. Elsevier, pp. 129–165. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90514-5.00006-7

Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Kalanchoe pinnata Leaf Extract: One-Factor Screening and Multivariable Optimization of Surface Plasmon Resonance Responses. Mallepaka, S., Kurra, H., Velidandi, A., Gandam, P.K., Dahariya, S., & Godishala, V.*, 2026. Physchem, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/physchem6020022 (Impact: 2.3; Index: Scopus; Rank: Q4)

Advancements in Metabolic Engineering: Enhancing Biofuel Production through Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae Models. Pabbathi, N.P.P., Velidandi, A., Pogula, S., Gandam, P.K., Baadhe, R.R.*. 2025. Processes, 13(7), 2115. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr13072115 (Impact: 3.4; Index: SCI; Rank: Q3)

Silver/silver chloride and gold bimetallic nanoparticles: Green synthesis using Azadirachta indica aqueous leaf extract, characterization, antibacterial, catalytic, and recyclability studies. Velidandi, A., Sarvepalli, M., Gandam, P.K., Baadhe, R.R.*, 2023. Inorg. Chem. Commun. 155, 111107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inoche.2023.111107 (Impact: 5.9; Index: SCI; Rank: Q1)

Characterization, catalytic, and recyclability studies of nano-sized spherical palladium particles synthesized using aqueous poly-extract (turmeric, neem, and tulasi). Velidandi, A., Sarvepalli, M., Gandam, P.K., Prashanth Pabbathi, N.P., Baadhe, R.R.*, 2023. Environ. Res. 228, 115821. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.115821 (Impact: 8.2; Index: SCI; Rank: Q1)

State-of-the-art and future directions of machine learning for biomass characterization and for sustainable biorefinery. Velidandi, A., Gandam, P.K., Chinta, M.L., Konakanchi, S., Bhavanam, A.R., Baadhe, R.R.*, Sharma, M., Gaffey, J., Nguyen, Q.D., Gupta, V.K., 2023. J. Energy Chem. 81, 42–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jechem.2023.02.020 (Impact: 15.6; Index: SCI; Rank: Q1)

Brewer’s spent grains-based biorefineries: A critical review. Pabbathi, N.P.P., Velidandi, A., Pogula, S., Gandam, P.K., Baadhe, R.R.*, Sharma, M., Sirohi, R., Thakur V.K., Gupta, V.K., 2022. Fuel 317, 123435. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.123435 (Impact: 7.8; Index: SCI; Rank: Q1)

Role of metagenomics in prospecting novel endoglucanases, accentuating functional metagenomics approach in second-generation biofuel production: a review. Pabbathi, N.P.P., Velidandi, A., Tavarna, T., Gupta, S., Raj, R.S., Gandam, P.K., Baadhe, R.R.*, 2023. Biomass Convers. Biorefinery. 13, 1371–1398. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-01186-y (Impact: 4.3; Index: SCI; Rank: Q2)

Novel buffalo rumen metagenome derived acidic cellulase Cel-3.1 cloning, characterization, and its application in saccharifying rice straw and corncob biomass. Pabbathi, N.P.P., Velidandi, A., Gandam, P.K., Koringa, P., Parcha, S.R., Baadhe, R.R.*, 2021. Int. J. Biol. Macromol. 170, 239. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.12.041 (Impact: 8.7; Index: SCI; Rank: Q1)

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) Seed Polysaccharide: A promising biopolymer for drug delivery, wound healing, tissue engineering and beyond. Chinta, M.L., Gandam, P.K., Sivasankar, M.V., Parcha, S.R.*, 2025. Carbohydr. Res. 552, 109454. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carres.2025.109454 (Impact: 3.4; Index: SCI; Rank: Q2)

Design and optimization of tamarind seed polysaccharide-based scaffold for tissue engineering applications using statistical modeling and machine learning, and it’s in-vitro validation. Chinta, M.L., Gandam, P.K., Parcha, S.R.*, 2025. Int. J. Biol. Macromol. 301, 140411. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.140411 (Impact: 8.7; Index: SCI; Rank: Q1)

Second-generation bioethanol production from corncob – A comprehensive review on pretreatment and bioconversion strategies, including techno-economic and lifecycle perspective. Gandam, P.K., Chinta, M.L., Pabbathi, N.P.P., Baadhe, R.R.*, Sharma, M., Thakur, V.K., Sharma, G.D., Ranjitha, J., Gupta, V.K., 2022. Ind. Crops Prod. 186, 115245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115245 (Impact: 6.4; Index: SCI; Rank: Q1)

Corncob based biorefinery: A comprehensive review of pretreatment methodologies, and biorefinery platforms. Gandam, P.K., Chinta, M.L., Pabbathi, N.P.P., Velidandi, A., Sharma, M., Kuhad, R.C., Tabatabaei, M., Aghbashlo, M., Baadhe, R.R.*, Gupta, V.K., 2022. J. Energy Inst. 101, 290–308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joei.2022.01.004 (Impact: 6.5; Index: SCI; Rank: Q2)

A New Insight into the Composition and Physical Characteristics of Corncob: Substantiating Its Potential for Tailored Biorefinery Objectives. Gandam, P.K., Chinta, M.L., Gandham, A.P., Pabbathi, N.P.P., Konakanchi, S., Bhavanam, A., Atchuta, S.R., Baadhe, R.R.*, Bhatia, R.K., 2022. Fermentation. 8(12), 704. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation8120704 (Impact: 4.1; Index: SCI; Rank: Q2)

Integrated multi-objective optimization of sodium bicarbonate pretreatment for the outer anatomical portion of corncob using central composite design, artificial neural networks, and metaheuristic algorithms. Gandam, P.K., Chinta, M.L., Gandham, A.P., Pabbathi, N.P.P., Velidandi, A., Prabhu, A.A., Baadhe, R.R.*, 2024. Ind. Crops Prod. 207, 117717. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.117717 (Impact: 6.4; Index: SCI; Rank: Q1)

Research Projects / Patents

Project
A Method for Producing Fermentable Sugars from Corncob Biomass

Patent Type: Indian Patent Application Application Number: 202541046859 Filed Date: 15 May 2025 Current Status: Under Examination (Indian Patent Office)

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