Personal profile
Research interests
Teaching interests
Education/Academic qualification
Bioengineering, Ph.D., Cues for induced cellular assembly of vascular elastin networks within aortic aneurysms, Clemson University
… → 2008
Materials Science and Engineering, M.S., Synthesis and characterization of bioceramics and biodegradable composites for tissue engineering applications, University of Connecticut
… → 2005
Chemical Engineering, M.S., Catalysis of gas hydrates by biosurfactants in seawater-saturated sand/clay, Mississippi State University
… → 2002
Chemical Engineering, B.S., Manufacture of benzene from crude benzole, Andhra University
… → 2000
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Teaching
Service
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NSF Proposal Reviewer & Panel Member
Kothapalli, C. R. (Participant)
2015Activity: Other › Professional Service
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Hyaluronan 35 prevents endotoxin-mediated dysregulated skeletal muscle proteostasis during ethanol exposure
Welch, N., Kannan, P., Davuluri, G., Bellar, A., Attaway, A. H., Mishra, S., Cunningham, J. A., Kumar, A., Musich, R., Ertugral, E. G., Agrawal, V., Hsu, I. L., Harford, T. J., Weisleder, N. L., Vachharajani, V. T., Kothapalli, C. R., de la Motte, C. A., Nagy, L. E. & Dasarathy, S., Feb 1 2026, In: American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology. 330, 2, p. E212-E232Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Peracetic acid efficacy and decay kinetics in poultry processing under chiller conditions
Ciluveru, V., Simon, J., Farber, J. M., Ryan, S. D., Kothapalli, C. R. & Munther, D. S., Mar 2 2026, In: International Journal of Food Microbiology. 448, 111572.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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ATP8B1 regulates PIP2 localization and cleavage of pyroptotic executioner Gasdermin D
Bhandari, N., Prince, A., Khan, M. R., Alicia Traughber, C., Neupane, K., Lorkowski, S. W., Brubaker, G., Ertugral, E. G., Kothapalli, C. R., Dubyak, G. R., Smith, J. D. & Gulshan, K., Jun 3 2025, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 122, 22, e2502798122.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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BIOSPONGES EMBEDDED WITH GDNF ENHANCE NEUROMUSCULAR RECOVERY FOLLOWING VOLUMETRIC MUSCLE LOSS
Tadiwala, J., Tobo, C., Sekerak, K. D., Sheetz, R., Ridolfo, A., Gamage, M. E. E., Ertugral, E. G., Jelliss, P., Wood, M. D., Kothapalli, C. R. & Garg, K., 2025, In: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Effect of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) addition on microstructure, mechanical, and biocompatible properties of spark plasma sintered titanium (Ti) matrix composites
Digole, S., Bohara, S., Kothapalli, C. R., Bajaj, B. & Borkar, T., Aug 1 2025, In: Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 168, 107030.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
9 Scopus citations
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Smooth muscle O-GlcNAcylation and vascular aging in metabolic syndrome
Kothapalli, C. R. (CoPI)
02/1/26 → …
Project: Research
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Mathematical modeling tools for practical chlorine control in produce wash process
Kothapalli, C. R. (CoPI)
01/1/26 → …
Project: Research
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Redefining Ultra-High-Performance Concrete: Sustainable Innovations for Carbon Reduction and Enhanced Durability
Kothapalli, C. R. (CoPI)
05/1/25 → …
Project: Research
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An Intelligent Biorobot for the Regenerative Rehabilitation of Volumetric Muscle Loss Defects
Kothapalli, C. R. (CoPI)
03/1/25 → …
Project: Research
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REU Site: Synthesis, Assembly and Characterization of Soft Matter Systems
Kothapalli, C. R. (CoI)
03/1/23 → …
Project: Research