Dr. Vasudeo Pandharinath Zambare
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Dr. Vasudeo Pandharinath Zambare

UTM Fellow
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biochemistry from University of Pune, India

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Biography

Dr. Vasudeo Pandharinath Zambare is currently working as Sr. Manager Rossari Biotech Ltd., Silvassa, Dadara Nagar Haveli, India. He obtained his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from University of Pune, Pune, India in 2007. His working experience includes worked as Microbiologist at Central Laboratory, Jain Food Park, Jalgaon, Research Scientist at Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited, Maharashtra, and Centre for Bio processing Research and Development (CBRD), USA, General Manager at Rossari Biotech Ltd., Lecturer at in P. G. Department of Biochemistry, New Arts, Commerce & Science College, Ahmednagar, Guest Lecturer at K.T.H.M. College, Nasik, Maharashtra State, India, Abeda Inamdar College for Girls College, Pune, Modern College, Ganeshkhind, Pune, and M. J. College. He has published (49) research papers in journals, review (3) papers, (3) patents, (2) books, (5) book chapters, (1) proceeding, (87) papers in conferences contributed as author/co-author. He successfully completed 2 research projects as Co-investigator, currently working on 2 projects as Principal Investigator. Dr. Vasudeo received number of honors includes Best Paper Presentation Award, Honoring as International Advisory Board Member for International Conference on Biotechnology for Better Tomorrow, Best Scientist Award 2007-2008, Accepted biography for publishing in Who’s Who in World, America, Awarded First prize for best PhD work presentation, and awarded First prize for best lecture. He is Editor-in-Chief for 7 International Journals, Executive Editor for The IIOAB Journal, India, Associate Editor for 4 International Journals, and Editor for 8 International Journals, and Member of Editor Board in 59 international journals. He is also serving as reviewer for 140 international journals. He is member of many scientific societies. His research interest mainly lie on area of Biofuel, Biomass and Bioenergy, Microbial Enzymology (extracellular) and Microbial Fermentations, Extremophiles and Extremozymes, Mutation Research, Biodegradable Plastic, Marine Microbiology and Biotechnology, Environmental Bioremediation, and Environmental Microbiology.

Area of Interest:

Microbiology
100%
Biochemistry
62%
Enzymes
90%
Natural Products
75%
Applied Microbiology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
1
Chapters
2
Articles
50
Abstracts
13

Selected Publications

  1. Zambare, V., 2022. Exploitation of bio-based and microbial products in Indian cleaning science. Res. Revi. Biotechnol. Biosci., 9: 26-32.
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  2. Shahnawaz, M., M.K. Sangale, Z. Daochen and A.B. Ade, 2022. Correction to: Impact of Plastic Waste on the Marine Biota. In: Impact of Plastic Waste on the Marine Biota, Shahnawaz, M., M.K. Sangale, Z. Daochen and Ade, A.B. (Eds.), Springer Nature Singapore, pp: C1.
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  3. Pawar, R., P. Dhawal, B. Nabar, S. Barve and V. Zambare, 2022. Mechanisms and Applications of Probiotics in Healthcare Industry. In: Biotechnology in Healthcare. Barh, D., (Ed.), Elsevier, pp: 225-257.
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  4. Mohammadi, M., V. Zambare, Z. Suntres and L. Christopher, 2022. Isolation, characterization, and breast cancer cytotoxic activity of gyrophoric acid from the lichen Umbilicaria muhlenbergii. Processes, Vol. 10. 10.3390/pr10071361.
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  5. Bhusare, B.P. and V.P. Zambare, 2022. Viewpoint on relief of COVID-19 burden in India by administration of system to break the chain of SARS-CoV-2 at the grass-roots level. J. Health Sci. Res., 7: 27-30.
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  6. Zambare, V.P., 2021. COVID-19 to curb positive climate and negative recession. J. Trop. Life Sci., 11: 119-119.
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  7. Zambare, V., R. Patankar, B. Bhusare and L. Christopher, 2021. Recent advances in feedstock and lipase research and development towards commercialization of enzymatic biodiesel. Processes, Vol. 9. 10.3390/pr9101743.
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  8. Shahzadi, A., M.W. Mumtaz, H. Mukhtar, S. Akram, T. Touqeer, V. Zambare and L. Christopher, 2021. Evaluation of a new cerium oxide-bismuth oxide-based nanobiocomposite as a biocatalyst for biodiesel production. Processes, Vol. 9. 10.3390/pr9112012.
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  9. Reshi, N.A., A.S. Deshpande, N.A. Raytekar and V.P. Zambare, 2021. Traditional medicine-A possible stop codon for COVID-19. Curr. Tradit. Med., 7: 528-533.
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  10. Ponraj, M., M. Malathi, V. Zambare and R. Subbaiya, 2021. Prevalence of TSST producing coagulase-negative Staphylococcus aureus in wound samples and characterization of MRSA against tea extract. Innovare J. Med. Sci., 9: 9-12.
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  11. Patankar, R.S., V.P. Zambare and M. Ponraj, 2021. Physiological aspects of the halophilic and halotolerant fungi, and their potential applications. Novel Res. Microbiol. J., 5: 1371-1391.
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  12. Patankar, R.S. and V.P. Zambare, 2021. Development of RT-PCR Based Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2. 1st Edn., IntechOpen, pages: 644.
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  13. Zambare, V.P. and L.P. Christopher, 2020. Integrated biorefinery approach to utilization of pulp and paper mill sludge for value-added products. J. Cleaner Prod., Vol. 274. 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122791.
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  14. Pawar, R., V.P. Zambare and B. Nabar, 2020. Comparative assessment of antibiotic resistance in lactic acid bacteria isolated from healthy human adult and infant feces. Nepal J. Biotechnol., 8: 69-75.
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  15. Pawar, R., S. Barve and V. Zambare, 2020. In vitro antibacterial activity of Acorus calamus extract on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus wound isolates and reduced invasion into mucosal fibroblasts. Vegetos, 33: 712-721.
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  16. Bhusare, B.P., V.P. Zambare and A.A. Naik, 2020. COVID-19: Persistence, precautions, diagnosis and challenges. J. Pure Appl. Microbiol., 14: 823-829.
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  17. Mohammadi, M., V. Zambare, L. Malek, C. Gottardo, Z. Suntres and L. Christopher, 2020. Lichenochemicals: extraction, purification, characterization, and application as potential anticancer agents. Expert Opin. Drug Discovery, 15: 575-601.
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  18. Zambare, V.P. and S.S. Nilegaonkar, 2016. Proteases in Leather Processing. In: Industrial Biotechnology, Sustainable Production and Bioresource Utilization, Thangadurai, D. and J. Sangeetha (Eds.)., Apple Academic Press, USA., ISBN-13: 978-1-77188-262-0, pp: 209-238.
  19. Christopher, L.P., V.P. Zambare, A. Zambare, H. Kumar and L. Malek, 2015. A thermo-alkaline lipase from a new thermophile Geobacillus thermodenitrificans AV-5 with potential application in biodiesel production. J. Chem. Technol. Biotechnol., 90: 2007-2016.
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  20. Zambare, V.P., S.S. Nilegaonkar and P.P. Kanekar, 2014. Protease production and enzymatic soaking of salt-preserved buffalo hides for leather processing. IIOAB Lett., 3: 1-7.
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  21. Zambare, V.P. and P.P. Kanekar, 2014. Scale up production of protease using Pseudomonas aeruginosa MCM B-327 and its detergent compatibility. J. Biochem. Technol., 5: 698-707.
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  22. Din, M.M., M. Ponraj, M. Van Loosdrecht, Z. Ujang, S. Chelliapan and V. Zambare, 2014. Utilization of palm oil mill effluent for polyhydroxyalkanoate production and nutrient removal using statistical design. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 11: 671-684.
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  23. Christopher, L.P., H. Kumar and V.P. Zambare, 2014. Enzymatic biodiesel: Challenges and opportunities. Applied Energy, 119: 497-520.
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  24. Silva, A., R. Ramos, A. Carneiro, S. Almeida and V. De Abreu et al., 2013. Next-Generation Sequencing and Assembly of Bacterial Genomes. In: OMICS: Applications in Biomedical, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Barh, D., V.P. Zambare and V. Azevedo (Eds.). Chapter 15, CRC Press/Taylor and Francis, Germany, ISBN-13: 978-1466562813, pp: 367-383.
  25. Barh, D., V.P. Zambare and V. Azevedo, 2013. OMICS: Applications in Biomedical, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 1st Edn., CRC Press/Taylor and Francis, Germany, ISBN-13: 978-1466562813, Pages: 713.
  26. Zambare, V.P., S.S. Nilegaonkar and P.P. Kanekar, 2012. Optimization of nutritional factors for extracellular amylase production from Bacillus cereus MCM B-326 using response surface methodology. Res. J. BioTechnol., 7: 58-65.
  27. Zambare, V.P., A.V. Zambare, D. Barh and L.P. Christopher, 2012. Optimization of enzymatic hydrolysis of prairie cordgrass for improved ethanol production. J. Renew. Sustain. Energy, Vol. 4. 10.1063/1.4729587.
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  28. Zambare, V.P. and L.P. Christopher, 2012. Optimization of enzymatic hydrolysis of corn stover for improved ethanol production. Energy Exploitation Explor., 30: 193-206.
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  29. Zambare, V.P. and L.P. Christopher, 2012. Biopharmaceutical potential of lichens. Pharmaceut. Biol., 50: 778-798.
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  30. Padul, M.V., M.T. Patil, A.D. Chougale, V.P. Zambare and R.M. Patil et al., 2012. In vitro screening of proteinase inhibitors (trypsin, chymotrypsin and Helicoverpa gut proteinase inhibitors) in different plant tissue extracts. Trends Biotechnol. Res., 1: 7-14.
  31. Hollmann, A., M. Saviello, L. Delfederico, T.D.L. Saraiva and D. Barh et al., 2012. Tight controlled expression and secretion of Lactobacillus brevis SlpA in Lactococcus lactis. Biotechnol. Lett., 34: 1275-1281.
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  32. Hemaiswarya, S., R. Raja, I.S. Carvalho, R. Ravikumar and V. Zambare et al., 2012. An Indian Scenario on Renewable and Sustainable Energy Sources with Emphasis on Algae. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 96: 1125-1135.
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  33. Hassan, S.S., M.P.C. Schneider, R.T.J. Ramos, A.R. Carneiro and A. Ranieri et al., 2012. Whole-genome sequence of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis strain Cp162, isolated from camel. J. Bacteriol., 194: 5718-5719.
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  34. Din, M.F.M., P. Mohanadoss, Z. Ujang, M. van Loosdrecht and S.M. Yunus et al., 2012. Development of Bio-PORec® system for polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production and its storage in mixed cultures of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME). Bioresour. Technol., 124: 208-216.
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  35. Zambare, V.P., S.S. Nilegaonkar and P.P. Kanekar, 2011. Use of agro-residues for protease production and application in degelatinization of waste photographic films. Res. J. Biotechnol., 6: 62-65.
  36. Zambare, V.P., M. Ponraj and V. Rubeni, 2011. Prevalence and identification of toxic shock syndrome toxin producing wound isolates of Staphylococcus aureus from Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. BioChem.: Indian J., 5: 96-103.
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  37. Zambare, V.P., A. Zambare, K. Muthukumarappan and L.P. Christopher, 2011. Potential of thermostable cellulases in the bioprocessing of switchgrass to ethanol. BioResources, 6: 2004-2020.
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  38. Zambare, V.P., A. Zambare and L.P. Christopher, 2011. Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Hemicellulose from Corn Stover and Prairie Cordgrass. In: Advances in Biotech Research, Deshmukh, A.M., J.D. Jawalikar and S.S. Waghmare (Eds.). Microbiologists Society, India and Education Book Publisher & Distributor, Aurangabad, India, ISBN-13: 9789380876047, pp: 300-313.
  39. Zambare, V.P., A. Bhalla, K. Muthukumarappan, R.K. Sani and L.P. Christopher, 2011. Bioprocessing of agricultural residues to ethanol utilizing a cellulolytic extremophile. Extremophiles, 15: 611-618.
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  40. Zambare, V.P., 2011. Plant Beverages: Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Approach. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-8454-2813-0.
  41. Zambare, V.P., 2011. Plant Beverages: Antioxidant and Antibacterial Approach. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN-13: 978-3845428130, Pages: 72.
  42. Zambare, V.P. and L.P. Christopher, 2011. Statistical optimization of process parameters for cellulase production by thermophilic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. Int. J. Food Ferment. Technol., 1: 63-68.
  43. Zambare, V.P. and L.P. Christopher, 2011. Statistical analysis of cellulase production in Bacillus amyloliquefaciens UNPDV-22. Extreme Life Biospeol. Astrobiol., 3: 38-45.
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  44. Zambare, V.P. and L.P. Christopher, 2011. Optimization of culture conditions for production of cellulase by a thermophilic Bacillus strain. J. Chem. Chem. Eng., 5: 521-527.
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  45. Zambare, V., S. Nilegaonkar and P. Kanekar, 2011. A novel extracellular protease from Pseudomonas aeruginosa MCM B-327: Enzyme production and its partial characterization. New Biotechnol., 28: 173-181.
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  46. Zambare, V., A. Zambare, K. Muthukumarappan and L.P. Christopher, 2011. Biochemical characterization of thermophilic lignocellulose degrading enzymes and their potential for biomass bioprocessing. Int. J. Energy Environ., 2: 99-112.
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  47. Zambare, V., 2011. Optimization of amylase production from Bacillus sp. using statistics based experimental design. Emirates J. Food Agric., 23: 37-47.
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  48. Ponraj, M., P. Jamunarani and V. Zambare, 2011. Isolation and optimization of culture conditions for decolorization of true blue using dye decolorizing fungi. Asian J. Exp. Biol. Sci., 2: 270-277.
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  49. Ponraj, M., K. Gokila and V. Zambare, 2011. Bacterial decolorization of textile dye-Orange 3R. Int. J. Adv. Biotechnol. Res., 2: 168-177.
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  50. Madhikar, S.D., P.P. Gadge, J.N. Yewle, U.U. Jadhav, A.D. Chougale, V.P. Zambare and M.V. Padul, 2011. Isolation, partial purification and characterization of lipase from sunflower germinating oil seeds. Int. J. Biotechnol. Biosci., 1: 410-415.
  51. Gadge, P.P., S.D. Madhikar, J.N. Yewle, U.U. Jadhav, A.D. Chougale, V.P. Zambare and M.V. Padul, 2011. Biochemical studies of lipase from germinating oil seeds (Glycine max). Am. J. Biochem. Biotechnol., 7: 141-145.
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  52. Cerdeira, L.T., M.P. Schneider, A.C. Pinto, S.S. de Almeida and A.R. dos Santos et al., 2011. Complete genome sequence of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis strain CIP 52.97, isolated from a horse in Kenya. J. Bacteriol., 193: 7025-7026.
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  53. Cerdeira, L.T., A.C. Pinto, M.P.C. Schneider, S.S. de Almeida and A.R. Dos Santos et al., 2011. Whole-genome sequence of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis PAT10 strain isolated from sheep in Patagonia, Argentina. J. Bacteriol., 193: 6420-6421.
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  54. Zambare, V.P., S.S. Nilegaonkar and P.P. Kanekar, 2010. Application of protease from Bacillus cereus MCM B-326 as a bating agent in leather processing. IIOAB J., 1: 18-21.
  55. Zambare, V.P., 2010. Solid state fermentation production of cellulase from Bacillus sp. Int. J. Biosci. Agric. Technol., 2: 1-6.
  56. Zambare, V.P., 2010. Optimization of nutritional parameters for extracellular protease production from Bacillus sp. using response surface methodology. Int. J. BioEng. Technol., 1: 43-47.
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  57. Zambare, V.P. and L.P. Christopher, 2010. Solid state fermentation and characterization of a cellulase enzyme system from Aspergillus niger SB-2. Int. J. Biol. Sci. Technol., 2: 22-29.
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  58. Zambare, V., A. Zambare and L. Christopher, 2010. Antioxidant and antibacterial activity of extracts from lichen Xanthoparmelia somloensis, native to the Black Hills, South Dakota, USA. Int. J. Med. Sci. Technol., 3: 46-51.
  59. Zambare, V., 2010. Strain improvement of alkaline protease from Trichoderma reesei MTCC 3929 by physical and chemical mutagen. IIOAB J., 1: 25-28.
  60. Zambare, V., 2010. Solid state fermentation of Aspergillus oryzaefor glucoamylase production on agro residues. Int. J. Life Sci., 4: 16-25.
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  61. Zambare, V., 2010. Purification and characterization of neutral serine protease from Bacillus sp. Asiatic J. Biotecnol. Resour., 3: 183-192.
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  62. Zambare, V.P., 2009. Antibiotic resistance and sensitivity pattern of pathogenic bacteria isolated from urinary tract infected sample. Biomed. Pharmacol. J., 2: 137-140.
  63. Zambare, V.P. and S.A. Bhoyte, 2009. Antibacterial activity of tea. Biomed. Pharmacol. J., 2: 173-175.
  64. Pawar, R., V. Zambare, S. Barve and G. Paratkar, 2009. Application of protease isolated from Bacillus sp. 158 in enzymatic cleansing of contact lenses. Biotechnol., 8: 276-280.
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  65. Zambare, V.P., M.V. Padul, A.A. Yadav and T.B. Shete, 2008. Vermiwash: Biochemical and microbiological approach as eco-friendly soil conditioner. J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 3: 1-5.
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  66. Zambare, V.P., 2008. Biotechnological applications of proteases in leather processing: A green technology. Proceedings of the National Conference on Green Technology, November 10-12, 2008, Nashik, India -.
  67. Zambare, V.P. and S.A. Bhoyte, 2008. Antibacterial activity of ginger (Zingiber officinalis). J. Pure Applied Microbiol., 2: 591-593.
  68. Zambare, V.P. and A.A. Bhole, 2008. In vitro antioxidant activity of Plumbago zeylanica. Res. J. Biotechnol., 3: 36-37.
  69. Padul, M.V. and V.P. Zambare, 2008. In vitro antibacterial activity of Enicostema littorale plant extracts. J. Pure Applied Microbiol., 2: 245-247.
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  70. Zambare, V.P., S.S. Nilegaonkar and P.P. Kanekar, 2007. Production of an alkaline protease and its application in dehairing of baffalo hide. World J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 23: 1569-1574.
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  71. Zambare, V.P., P.S. Kothari and M.V. Kulkarni, 2007. Plasmid curing of plumbagin and its application in bacterial antibiotic resistance. J. Pure Applied Microbiol., 1: 285-288.
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  72. Zambare, V.P. and A.A. Bhole, 2007. In vitro antifungal activity of Plumbago zeylanica. J. Pure Applied Microbiol., 1: 245-247.
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  73. Nilegaonkar, S.S., V.P. Zambare, P.P. Kanekar, P.K. Dhakephalkar and S.S. Sarnaik, 2007. Production of dehairing protease by Bacillus cereus MCM B-326. Bioresour. Technol., 98: 1238-1245.
  74. Zambare, V.P., P.S. Kothari and M.V. Kulkarni, 2004. Antibacterial Activity In vitro of Plumbagin Isolated from Plumbago Zeylanica. In: Biotechnological Approaches for Sustainable Development, Reddy, M.S. and S. Khanna (Eds.). Allied Publishing Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, pp: 196-200.
  75. Nilegaonkar, S.S., V.P. Zambare and P.P. Kanekar, 2004. Extracellular Protease from Bacillus sp. BSA-26: Application in Dehairing of Buffalo Hide. In: Biotechnological Approaches for Sustainable Development, Reddy, M.S. and S. Khanna (Eds.). Allied Publishing Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, pp: 186-191.