Early Life and Education

Dr. Aishwarya Shetty, born on 12 September 1997, hails from Vijayapur, Karnataka, India. Her deep interest in biological sciences began during her undergraduate studies, which laid a strong foundation for her academic and research pursuits in Zoology. She completed her B.Sc. in Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology (CBZ) from Rani Channamma University, Belagavi in 2018 with an impressive 85.86%. She went on to complete her M.Sc. in Zoology from Karnatak University, Dharwad in 2020, securing 77.13%, and subsequently cleared the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (K-SET) in January 2021.

Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in Zoology at Karnatak University, Dharwad (2021–2025) under the supervision of Professor Pulikeshi M. Biradar, with a course work aggregate of 84.5%.

Academic Background

  • Ph.D. in Zoology, Karnatak University, Dharwad (2021–2025)
    Thesis Title: Studies on Biology and Biomolecular aspects of the epigeic earthworm, Eisenia fetida (Savigny, 1826)

  • M.Sc. in Zoology, Karnatak University, Dharwad (2018–2020)
    Master’s Project: Estimation of biomolecules and minerals from different epigeic earthworms

  • B.Sc. (CBZ), Rani Channamma University, Belagavi (2015–2018)

Ph.D. Thesis Summary

Dr. Shetty’s doctoral research focuses on the biology and biomolecular aspects of the epigeic earthworm Eisenia fetida. Her work explores the life cycle of this species in various organic wastes and evaluates the biomolecular composition of the resulting biomass. The study involves protein, amino acid, and metabolite profiling, alongside screening for biological activities such as anti-diabetic and wound healing properties. Her research holds promising implications for drug discovery and sustainable biotechnological applications, emphasizing the medicinal potential of earthworm-derived biomolecules.

Research Focus and Interests

  • Biomolecular and Phytochemical Analysis

  • Nanoparticle and Membrane Synthesis

  • Microbial and Animal Cell Culture Techniques

  • Bioinformatics and Molecular Docking

  • Network Pharmacology

  • Environmental Biology and Sustainable Waste Utilization

Technical and Computational Skills

Research Tools: SDS-PAGE, GC-MS, FTIR, XRD
Bioinformatics Platforms: PubChem, NCBI, BLAST, Gene Bank, PDB, UniProt, SwissADME, STRING, KEGG
Data Analysis: SPSS (ANOVA), Microsoft Excel, ChemDraw, PyMOL
Scientific Writing & Design: Research Design, Dissertation Guidance, Academic Manuscript Preparation

Training and Certifications

  • Basic Microbiology and Techniques, Cytxon Biosolutions Pvt. Ltd., Hubballi

  • Nanotechnology – Hands-on Training, Cytxon Biosolutions Pvt. Ltd., Hubballi

  • Animal Cell Culture Techniques, Cytxon Biosolutions Pvt. Ltd., Hubballi

  • Basic and Applied Bioinformatics, Cytxon Biosolutions Pvt. Ltd., Hubballi

Publications

  1. Soumya, P., Aishwarya, S., & Pulikeshi, M. B. (2022). Evaluation of anti-fungal activity in different epigeic earthworm species. International Journal of Scientific Research, 11(10): 52–54. (Impact Factor: 5.7)

  2. Meerasabh, N., Soumya, P., Aishwarya, S., & Pulikeshi, M. B. (2022). Diversity and distribution of useful and harmful insects in the Karnataka University campus, Dharwad. International Journal of Scientific Research, 11(11): 65–67. (Impact Factor: 5.7)

  3. Aishwarya, S., & Pulikeshi, M. B. (2023). Biology of the epigeic earthworm, Eisenia fetida in different organic wastes. Journal of Environmental Biology, 44:736–743. (SCOPUS & WOS Indexed, IF: 0.9)

  4. Aishwarya, S., & Pulikeshi, M. B. (2024). Preliminary screening of the bioactive compounds in the epigeic earthworm cultured in cattle manure. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology, 10(11):705–709. (IF: 5.7)

  5. Aishwarya, S., & Pulikeshi, M. B. (2024). Analysis of different bioactive compounds in the tissue of Eisenia fetida. The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology, 85:28. (SPRINGER, IF: 1.1)

  6. Aishwarya, S., & Pulikeshi, M. B. (2024). Studies on in vitro anti-diabetic activities of the epigeic earthworm extract. Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences, 13(2):316–321. (WOS Indexed, IF: 0.310)

  7. Aishwarya, S., & Pulikeshi, M. B. (2025). Evaluation of wound healing activity of the epigeic earthworm extract. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences. (SPRINGER, IF: 0.96)

  8. Aishwarya, S., Amino acid profiling of the epigeic earthworm, Eisenia fetida. Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences (Accepted, WOS Indexed, IF: 0.471)

  9. Aishwarya, S., Assessment of protein profiling of Eisenia fetida. Bulletin of National Research Centre (Communicated)

  10. Aishwarya, S., Analysis of biomolecular composition of the biomass of Eisenia fetida produced out of different organic waste. Animals and Zoonoses (Communicated)

Conferences and Workshops

  • Enhancing Article Writing Skills and Academic Footprints, Karnatak University, Dharwad

  • Frontiers in Biological Research 2022, K.L.E.’s P.C. Jabin Science College, Hubballi — Poster on “Anti-inflammatory activity in epigeic earthworms”

  • Environment, Health and Sustainable Development, University of Mysore — Poster on “Biology of the epigeic earthworm in different organic wastes”

  • SPSS Software for Statistical Data Analysis, ACT Academy, Tamil Nadu

  • Application of Open Source Energy Models, IIT Dharwad

  • ILSSD-2025, University of Lucknow — Oral Presentation on “In-vitro wound healing activity of Eisenia fetida extract”

  • Sustainable Use of Biodiversity Resources, Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi — Oral Presentation on “Influence of different organic waste on growth and reproduction of Eisenia fetida”

  • Indian Zoological Conference 2025, Bangalore University — Oral Presentation on “In-vitro anti-diabetic activities of Eisenia fetida extract”

Awards and Recognitions

  • Cleared Karnataka State Eligibility Test (K-SET), 2021

  • Published multiple Scopus, Springer, and Web of Science-indexed papers during early Ph.D. candidature

  • Assisted 09 M.Sc. students in dissertation design, research methodology, and writing

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Indian Zoological Society

  • Active participant in national biological research networks and conference programs

Dr. Aishwarya Shetty | Degree college Lecturer JSS Banashankari Arts,Commerce & S.K.Gubbi Science College, Dharwad