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Professional Information
• 2015 Ph.D., Biophotonics, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India
• 2006 Master of Science, Physics (Spectroscopy), Karnatak University, India
• 2004 Bachelor of Science, Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics, Karnatak University, India
Research Interests
Biophotonics, Plasmonics, SERS, Optical Tweezers and Imaging
Creative Works
- Established a research facility for reversible plasmonic assembly of gold nanoparticles and its application in biology and medicine
- Established donut and line trap Raman Tweezers for single cell membrane study
Experience
1. JRF, DBT Funded Project
2. Designed and developed the first Raman Tweezers instrument in India
3. More than 10 years of research and teaching experience
4. Successfully executed 3 externally funded research grants
Awards and recognition
1. N. N. Saha best poster award by Indian Biophysical Society in 2010
2. International Travel Support by SERB, Government of India in 2017
3. Young Scientist and Technologist award by SYST, DST, Government of India in 2020
Education/Academic qualification
Design and Development of Optical Tweezers in combination with Raman Spectroscopy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Multifunctional fluorophore based on fluorene–bithiophene architecture for latent print visualization and stimuli-responsive eco-friendly security inks
Jain, R. K., P.J., A., Sunil, D., Bhagavath, P., Vatti, A. K., Bankapur, A., Jodidar Srinivasamurthy, S. & Ellyan, N. S., 04-2026, In: Progress in Organic Coatings. 213, 109995.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Analytical capability of Raman spectroscopy to detect biochemical changes in red blood cell membrane disorders
Sarmah, P., Khanna, R. & Bankapur, A., 12-2025, In: Methods. 244, p. 118-133 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Biochemistry of blood and application of Raman spectroscopy in studying blood cells, and membranes
Bankapur, A., 01-01-2025, Applied Raman Spectroscopy: Concepts, Instrumentation, Chemometrics, and Life Science Applications. Elsevier, p. 237-250 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Effect of nanoparticle density on the kinetics of SPP-assisted plasmonic assembly
Mahadeva Prasad, K. S., Sinha, R. K., Mohapatra, A. K. & Bankapur, A., 08-2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, 28545.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating the applicability of HEPES–AuNPs for SERS measurements on individual functional red blood cells in saline
Ghanashyam, C., Sarmah, P., Pal, A. K. & Bankapur, A., 2025, In: RSC Advances. 15, 50, p. 42931-42941 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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