Dr. Ayesha Noor

Designation : Professor Grade 1
School / Centre : Centre for Bio Separation Technology
Department : Biotechnology

Educational Details

VIT, VELLORE

Ph.D
Natural Products
Graduated in 2009

Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Karnataka

PG
Biotechnology
Graduated in 1997

Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Karnataka

PG
Biochemistry
Graduated in 1996

ASM College for Women, Ballari (Bellary), Karnataka

UG
Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
Graduated in 1994

Research Details

Areas of Specialization
  • Natural Products Research
  • Phytomedicine
  • Metabolic Disorders (Diabetes and Obesity)
  • Micro & Nanomaterials Based Drug Delivery
  • Food Science & Nutraceuticals

: 15
: 23

Ongoing Funded Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Process Development of Zein-Alginate Nanocomposites of Enriched Polyphenols from Ocimum tenuiflorum: Targeting IRS-1/GLUT2, and GLP-1 Pathways in the Alleviation of Diabetes as a PI (2025-2026) (VIT-EMPOWER/2O25-261009) VIT Empowerment Research Grant

Completed Funded Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Development of Novel Process for Aloe vera extract and its Development as a Therapeutic Treatment for Diabetes as a Co-PI (2011-2014) (IR/SO/LU-03/2004). BIOTIFAC-DST
Efficient polyphenol encapsulation via continuous flow microchip to enhance antioxidant and antidiabetic activities: in vitro and in vivo studies as PI (2019-2020) SG20192579 VIT-SEED Grant
The comparative histological localization of an antineoplastic agent streptozotocin in free and albumin-bound states in the mouse as a Co-PI (2019-2020) SG20192581 VIT-SEED Grant
Bioassay-guided active constituent/s from plant extracts and their therapeutic effect on DPP-IV inhibition with reference to diabetes as PI (2020-2021) SG202010112230432020101311634 VIT-SEED Grant
Role of Pinitol from Desmodium gangeticum in the alleviation of diabetes as PI (2022-2023) SG20220097 VIT-SEED Grant

Patent Published Details

Title Application No.
Small Functional Peptides for Insulin Secretion through Gene Upregulation Published (20-12-2024)
Enriched Polyphenols-Based Nano Formulation for Inhibiting DPP-IV Enzyme Activity and Method of Producing the Same Published (09-05-2025)
Purification Of D-Pinitol from Desmodium Gangeticum Leaves Using UPLC And Its Application For Rheumatoid Arthritis Published (28-06-2025)

Books / Book Chapters Published Details

Title Publisher Published Year
Chapter 15: Emerging and Re-Emerging Viral Diseases -Perspective from Holistic Medical Nutrition Therapy. Sahana Kamaraj, Mandke Bhakti Ashok, Ulas Acaroz, Mohamad Fawzi Mahomoodally, Ayesha Noor. In the book “Emerging and Re-Emerging Viral Diseases. Integrating Conventional and Complementary treatment strategies. Edited by Srijan Goswami, Sangita Agrawal and Moharana Choudary. 1st Edition. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781032721811 CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group 2026
Chapter 11: Analysis of volatile organic compounds in honey using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. Ayesha Noor, Sahana Kamaraj, Mandke Bhakti, Chandresh Kumari, Saurabh Kulshrestha, Jessica Pandohee and Lisa F. M. Lee Nen That. In the book “Advanced Techniques of Honey Analysis: Characterization, Authentication, and Adulteration”. Edited by Gulzar Ahmad Nayik, Jalal Uddin, Vikas Nanda. ISBN: 9780443131752 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13175-2.00003-9 Elsevier 2024
Chapter 9: Medicinal Plants in the Indian Traditional Medicine and Current Practices’. Ritee Basu, Sukanya Dasgupta, Spoorthy N Babu and Ayesha Noor*, In book: “Bioprospecting of Tropical Medicinal Plants” by Karuppusamy Arunachalam, Xuefei Yang, Sreeja Puthanpura Sasidharan. Page No: 253-286, ISBN 978-031-28779-4; ISBN 978-3-031-28780-0 (eBook). https://doi.otg/10.1007/978-3-031-28780-0 Nature Springer 2023
Chapter 7: Influence of Frying on Food Macromolecule Constituents’. Jessica Pandohee, Johra Khan, Aaliya Ali, Parmeet Kaur and Sauarbh Kulshreshtha, Mubasshira Shaik and Priya Sundarrajan, Ritee Basu, Sukanya Dasgupta and Ayesha Noor, In Book: “Frying Technology Recent Development, Challenges, and Prospects” 1st Edition, Edited by Ajay Singh, Sajad Ahmad Wani, and Pradyuman Kumar. Online ISBN (hbk): 9781032348735, Print ISBN (pbk): 9781032358994, (ebk):9781003329244, eText ISBN: 9781000935387 Page No: 183-204. DOI: 10.1201/9781003329244 CRC Press (Taylor & Francis) 2023
Chapter 5: Applications of Multiple-omics Approaches for Food and Nutritional Security. Jessica Pandohee, Ritee Basu, Sukanya Dasgupta, Priya Sundarrajan, Nusrat Shaikh, Nimisha Patel & Ayesha Noor. Page No: 103-118. Title: Sustainable Agriculture in the Era of the OMICs Revolution. In: Prakash, C.S., Fiaz, S., Nadeem, M.A., Baloch, F.S., Qayyum, A. (eds). (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15568-0_5). Online ISBN 978-3-031-15568-0, Print ISBN 978-3-031-15567-3, 9783031155673 Springer, Cham 2023

Awards & Recognitions Details

  • Received Best Research Paper for contribution to the Best Oral Presentation of Research Paper in International Conference on “2nd Pharma Summit 2023: Drug Discovery and Community Trial” organized by Association of Pharmaceutical Research (APR) on 04th & 05th December 2023 at Dubai, UAE (Hybride Mode).
  • Awarded 1st Prize for the Best Poster Presentation, Awarding agency: CBST and SBCN, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Year 2007
  • Awarded 2nd Prize for the Best Oral Presentation, Awarding agency: Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMC), Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Year 2007
  • Secured 3rd Rank in Masters in Biotechnology. Year 1997
  • Awarded Gold Medals for securing 1st Rank in MSc Biochemistry. Year 1996