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Email: kamarajm1@srmist.edu.in

Phone No : 9789505023

Dr. Kamaraj. M Associate Professor

Affiliation

Department of Biotechnology , Faculty of Science and Humanities Ramapuram Campus, SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Area or Subject

Environmental Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Microbial Technology

Educational Details:

  • Degree – PhD
  • Area or Subject – Biotechnology
  • University – Karpagam University
  • Awarded Year – August 2013
  • Degree – Post Graduate Diploma
  • Area or Subject – Nanotechnology
  • University – Bharathiar University
  • Awarded Year – December 2011
  • Degree – M.Phil
  • Area or Subject – Biotechnology
  • University – PRIST University
  • Awarded Year – April 2010
  • Degree – M.Sc
  • Area or Subject – Biotechnology
  • University – Periyar University
  • Awarded Year – August 2008
  • Degree – B.Sc
  • Area or Subject – Biotechnology
  • University – Periyar University
  • Awarded Year – August 2006

Courses – Environmental Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Biophysics and Instrumentation, Bioprocess Technology, Agricultural Biotechnology

Research Interests :

Microbial bioremediation, Photocatalyst, Activated carbon, Pollution mitigation, Bioenzymes

Selected Publications:
  1. Mahesh, S. Balakumar, S. Shyamalagowri, J. Manjunathan, M.K.S. Pavithra, P. Suresh Babu, M. Kamaraj*, M. Govarthanan. 2022. Carbon-based adsorbents as proficient tools for the removal of heavy metals from aqueous solution: A state of art-review emphasizing recent progress and prospects. Environmental Research, 113723. [IF-8.431 (Elsevier)]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.113723 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  2. Balakumar, N. Mahesh, M. Kamaraj, S. Shyamalagowri, J. Manjunathan, S. Murugesan, J. Aravind, P. Suresh Babu. Outlook on bismuth-based photocatalysts for environmental applications: A specific emphasis on Z-scheme mechanisms. Chemosphere. [IF-8.943 (Elsevier)]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135052. [SCI; Scopus; WOS]
  3. Mahesh, S. Balakumar, U. Danya, S. Shyamalagowri, P. Suresh Babu, J. Aravind, M. Kamaraj*, M. Govarthanan. 2022. A review on mitigation of emerging contaminants in an aqueous environment using microbial bio-machines as sustainable tools: Progress and Limitations. Journal of Water Process Engineering. 47,102712. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2022.102712[IF-7.340 (Elsevier)]. [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  4. Shyamalagowri, P. Charles, J. Manjunathan, M. Kamaraj, R. Anitha, A. Pugazhendhi. 2022. In vitro anticancer activity of silver nanoparticles phyto-fabricated by Hylocereus undatus peel extracts on human liver carcinoma (HepG2) cell lines. Process Biochemistry. 116. 17-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procbio.2022.02.022 [IF-4.885 (Elsevier)]. [SCI; Scopus; WOS]
  5. Santhosh, T.G. Nithya, S. GokilaLakshmi, G. Lincy Shiny Marino, B. Balavaishnavi, M. Kamaraj. 2022. Assessment of phytochemicals, antioxidant, antibacterial activity, and profiling of functional molecules in novel freshwater fern Salvinia cucullata Roxb. South African Journal of Botany. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2022.02.030  [IF-3.111 (Elsevier)]. [SCI; Scopus; WOS]
  6. Mahesh N, Shyamalagowri S, Nithya T.G, Aravind J, Govarthanan M, Kamaraj M*. 2022. Trends and thresholds on bacterial degradation of Bisphenol-A endocrine disruptor - A concise review. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. Accepted. [IF-3.307 (Springer)]. [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  7. Kamaraj*, T.G. Nithya, S. Shyamalagowri, J. Aravind, R. Mythili. 2021. Activated carbon derived from almond tree dry leaves waste for enhanced multi dye removal from aqueous solutions. Materials letters. 308, 131216 [IF-3.574 (Elsevier)]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2021.131216 [SCI; Scopus; WOS]
  8. Kamaraj M*, Nithya T.G, Shyamalagowri S, Aravind J. 2022. Phytosynthesis of ZnO nano photocatalysts by Ethiopian prickly pear fruit shell infusions: Sunlight-induced degradation potential and toxicity assessment. Materials letters. 308, 131128 [IF-3.574 (Elsevier)]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2021.131128 [SCI; Scopus; WOS]
  9. Gessesse Kebede, Tekile Tafesse, E. M. Abda, Kamaraj*, Fassil Asefa. 2021. Factors influencing the bacterial bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminants in the soil: Mechanisms and impacts. Journal of Chemistry. 9823362 [IF-3.241 (Hindawi)]. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9823362 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  10. Manikandan A, Suresh Babu P, Shyamalagowri S, Kamaraj M, Muthukumaran P, Aravind J. 2021. Emerging role of microalgae in heavy metal bioremediation. Journal of Basic Microbiology. 62, 330-347. [IF-2.650 (Wiley)]. http://doi.org/10.1002/jobm.202100363 [SCI; Scopus; WOS]
  11. Kamaraj M*, Sudarshan Kamble, Sonia 2021. Facile synthesis of silica composites with oil sorption efficiency from a vital agricultural waste of corn stalk cultivated in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. Adsorption Science & Technology. 7205135.[IF-4.373 (Hindawi)]. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/7205135 [SCI; Scopus; WOS]
  12. Deribe Getachew, Arumuganainar Suresh, Murugesan Kamaraj, Abate Ayele, Solomon Benor (2021). Removal of malachite green and mixed dyes from aqueous and textile effluents using acclimatized and sonicated microalgal (Oscillatoria sp.) biosorbents and process optimization using the response surface methodology. International Journal of Phytoremediation [IF- 4.003 (Taylor & Francis)]. https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2021.1984387 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  13. Muthukumaran P, Suresh Babu P, Shyamalagowri S, Kamaraj M, Manikandan A, Aravind J. 2021. Nanotechnological approaches as a promising way for heavy metal mitigation in an aqueous system. Journal of Basic Microbiology, 62,376-394 [IF-2.650 (Wiley)]. https://doi.org/10.1002/jobm.202100365 [SCI; Scopus; WOS]
  14. Hiranmai R.Y, Kamaraj M. 2021. Occurrence, fate, and toxicity of emerging contaminants in a diverse ecosystem. Physical Sciences Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1515/psr-2021-0054 [ESCI; Scopus; WOS]
  15. Shyamalagowri S, Shanthi N, Manjunathan J, Kamaraj M, Manikandan A, Aravind J. 2021. Techniques for the detection and quantification of emerging contaminants. Physical Sciences Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1515/psr-2021-0055 [ESCI; Scopus; WOS]
  16. Muthukumaran P, Suresh Babu P, Karthikeyan S, Kamaraj M, Aravind J. Tailored natural polymers: a useful eco-friendly sustainable tool for the mitigation of emerging pollutants: a review. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 18(8), 2491–2510. [IF-3.519 (Springer)]. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-020-03048-6 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  17. Yosef A, Amare T.A, Kamaraj M, Surafel M.B. 2021. Adsorption phenomenon of Arundinaria alpina stem-based activated carbon for the removal of lead from aqueous solution. Journal of Chemistry. 5554353.[IF-241 (Hindawi)]. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5554353 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  18. Abate Ayele, Deribe Getachew, Kamaraj M*, Suresh A. 2021. Phycoremediation of synthetic dyes: An effective and eco-friendly algal technology for the dye abatement. Journal of Chemistry, [IF-3.241 (Hindawi)]. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9923643  [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  19. Snega Priya.P, Ashwitha. A, Thamizharasan.K, Harishkumar.M, Dinesh.S, Nithya.T.G, M*. 2021. Synergistic effect of durian fruit rind polysaccharide gel encapsulated prebiotic and probiotic dietary supplements on growth performance, immune-related gene expression, and disease resistance in Zebrafish (Danio rerio). Heliyon, 7, e06669. [IF- 3.776 (Cell Press). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06669 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  20. Abate Ayele, Setegn Haile, Digafe Alemu, Kamaraj M*. 2021. Comparative utilization of dead and live fungal biomass for the removal of heavy metal - A concise review. The Scientific World Journal, 5588111 [Hindawi]. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5588111 [ESCI; Scopus; WOS]
  21. Mohammed JA, Amare TA, Kamaraj M. 2021. Assessing the industrial effluent effect on irrigation water quality and farm soil near Kombolecha town, Ethiopia. Journal of Chemistry, 5586213 [IF-3.241 (Hindawi)]. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5586213 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  22. Muthukumaran P, Babu PS, Karthikeyan S, Kamaraj M, Aravind J. 2021. Tailored natural polymers: a useful eco-friendly sustainable tool for the mitigation of emerging pollutants:a review. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. [IF- 3.519 (Springer)].  https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-020-03048-6  [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  23. Takele Sime, Amare Tiruneh, Kamaraj M. Removal of Pb(II) from synthetic solution and paint industry wastewater using activated carbon derived from African arrowroot (Canna indica). Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 8857451 [IF- 2.098 (Hindawi)]. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8857451 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  24. Kamaraj Murugesan*, Kidist Mulugeta, Eyosias Hailu, WorkuTamene, Sangilimuthu A. Y. Insights for integrative medicinal potentials of Ethiopian Kale (Brassica carinata): Investigation of antibacterial, antioxidant potential and phytocompounds composition of its leaves. Chinese Herbal Medicines, 13 (2),250-254. (Elsevier). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chmed.2020.09.003 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  25. Kamaraj M*, Sudarshan Kamble, Sonia SVRKN, Chidambararajan P, Addisu Bekele. 2020. Upgradation of maize stalk waste as an alternate agrarian raw material for the production of amorphous silica composites. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis.151, 104908. [IF-6.437 (Elsevier)]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2020.104908 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  26. Kamaraj M*, Nithya T.G., Santhosh P, Kidist Mulugeta. 2020. Rapid Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Ethiopian Cactus Pear Fruit Peel Infusions and Evaluation of Its In Vitro Clinical Potentials. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 30, 3832-3836 [IF-3.518 (Springer)]. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-020-01549-y [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  27. Kamaraj M*, NithyaG, Chidambararajan P, Muluken Kebede. 2020. Photocatalytic degradation of Bisphenol-A in water under sunlight irradiation over ZnO nanoparticles fabricated by Ethiopian cactus pear fruit peel infusions. Optik, 208:164539. [IF-2.840 (Elsevier)] https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2020.164539 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  28. Kamaraj M*, Srinivasan NR, Gizachew Assefa, Amare TA, Muluken Kebede. 2020. Facile development of sunlit ZnO nanoparticles-activated carbon hybrid from pernicious weed as an operative nano-adsorbent for removal of methylene blue and chromium from aqueous solution: Extended application in tannery industrial wastewater. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 17:100540. [IF-7.758 (Elsevier)]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2019.100540  [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  29. Kamaraj M, Ramachandran, Aravind J. 2020. Biohydrogen production from waste materials: Benefits and challenges- A review. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 17, 559-576 [IF-3.519 (Springer)]. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-019-02577-z [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  30. Kamaraj M*, Dhana Rangesh Kumar V, Nithya T.G, Danya U. 2020. Assessment of antioxidant, antibacterial activity and phytoactive compounds of aqueous extracts of avocado fruit peel from Ethiopia. International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 26, 1549-1557. [IF-2.191 (Springer)]. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10989-019-09965-6 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  31. Deribe Getachew, Kidist Mulugeta, Getachew Gemechu, Kamaraj Murugesan*. 2020. Values and Drawbacks of Production of Biofuel from Microalgae. Journal of Applied Biotechnology Reports. 7(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.30491/JABR.2020.105917 [Scopus]
  32. Kamaraj Murugesan*, Yabsera Tesfaye, Afrah Mahmmud, Esetna Tsegaye, Tigist Getachew, Yikerta Argaw. 2019. A Comparative Preliminary Analysis of Selected Fruit Peel Waste Fermented Solutions: Impact of Shorter Fermentation in Biosurfactant Production. Journal of Applied Biotechnology Reports, 6(2), 69-72. https://doi.org/10.29252/JABR.06.02.05  [Scopus]
  33. Kamaraj M, Kidane T, Muluken KU, Aravind J. 2019. Biofabrication of iron oxide nanoparticles as a potential photocatalyst for dye degradation with antimicrobial activity. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 16 (12), 8305-8314[IF-3.519 (Springer)]. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-019-02402-7 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  34. Kamaraj M*, Tareke K, Gezehegn M. et al. 2019. Rapid Development of Activated Carbon and ZnO Nanoparticles via Green Waste Conversion Using Avocado Fruit Peel Powder and its High Performance Efficiency in Aqueous Dye Removal Application. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 29, 1368-1374[IF-3.518 (Springer)]. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-017-1398-8 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  35. Gbenro T, Adesanmi A, Kamaraj M, Saraswathi K, Sindhu, Arumugam P. 2019. Optimization of Culture Conditions for Partially Purified Cellulase Production by Oceanobacillus Species Isolated from Wood Industry Soil in Chennai, India. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 10 (2), 384-389. https://doi.org/10.14299/ijser.2019.02.06 [UGC]
  36. Kamaraj M*, Rajeshwari S, Aravind J. 2018. Isolation of Virgibacillus sp. strain KU4 from agricultural soil as a potential degrader of endocrine disruptor bisphenol- A. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 15 (12), 2545-2550 [IF-3.519 (Springer)]. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-017-1398-8 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  37. Kanmani P, Aravind J, Kamaraj M, Sureshbabu P, Karthikeyan S. 2017. Review on Environmental applications of chitosan and cellulosic biopolymers: A comprehensive outlook. Bioresource Technology, 242, 295–303. [IF-11.889 (Elsevier)]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2017.03.119 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  38. Kamaraj M*, Umamaheswari P. 2017. Preparation and characterization of Groundnut shell activated carbon as an efficient adsorbent for the removal of Methylene blue dye from aqueous solution with microbiostatic activity.  Journal of Materials and Environmental Sciences, 8 (6), 2019-2025. [Scopus]
  39. Hasna Abdul Salam, Rajeshwari, Kamaraj Murugesan, Venckatesh R. 2016. Photocatalytic Potential of ZnO/TiO2-A Bio-Nanocomposite from Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens Benth.-LAMIACEAE. Bioinspired, biomimetic and nanobiomaterials, 5 (3):85-90 [IF-1.732]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/jbibn.16.00003 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  40. M, Kamaraj. M. 2016. Pineapple peel waste activated carbon as an adsorbent for the effective removal of methylene blue dye from aqueous solution. International Journal of Chemtech Research, 9 (05) :544-550 [Scopus]
  41. Kamaraj M, Ranjith KS, Rajeshwari Sivaraj, Rajendrakumar RT, Hasna Abdul Salam. 2014. Photocatalytic degradation of endocrine disruptor Bisphenol-A in the presence of prepared CexZn1-XO nano composites under sunlight irradiation. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 26:2362-2368 [IF-6.796 (Elsevier)]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jes.2014.09.022 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
  42. Kamaraj M, Rajeshwari Sivaraj, Venckatesh R, 2014. Biodegradation of bisphenol A by the tolerant bacterial species isolated from coastal regions of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation,93:216-222 [IF-4.907(Elsevier)]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2014.02.014 [SCIE; Scopus; WOS]
* Corresponding author; # Note - IF- Impact factor by Journal Citation report; SNIP- Source Normalized Impact Factor. SCI- Science Citation Index; SCIE- Science Citation Index Expanded; ESCI- Emerging Sources Citation Index. (Impact factors mentioned here were as per the reference to the journal website. Please refer the respective journal website for a source of impact factor calculation and other details)
Papers Presented: International Conferences:
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Phytotoxicity of avocado fruit peel waste fermented solution- A preliminary analysis” in international conference on Toxicology” (ICOT – Virtual Meet) organized by the Department of Zoology, Padmavani Arts and Science College for Women, Salem - 636 011, Tamil Nadu, India on 27 & 28.04.2022.
  • ·       Presented a paper on “A holistic approach for recycling the cactus pear fruit peel waste as organic fertilizer using simple fermentation and its efficacy in selected plant varieties” in an International Conference of “Biotechnological Effective Approach in Science and Technology (BEAST-2022)” organized by K.S.R. College of Arts and Science, Namakkal Dt, Tamil Nadu on 7th and 8th April 2022.
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Biosynthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles using Parthenium hysterophorous (L) leaf extract and assessing their photocatalytic degradation activity” in Annual Research Conference on “Research and Innovation for Sustainable Economy” organized by Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Ethiopia on May 31st and April 01, 2018.
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Biosynthesis, Photocatalytic, Antibacterial activity and Cytotoxicity of ZnO nanoparticles prepared by avocado fruit peel extract” in Annual Research Conference on “Science, Technologies, and Innovations for Transforming Economies” organized by Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Ethiopia on June 01-02, 2017.
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Analysis of physico-chemical parameters variance in free and immobilized cells of Pseudomonas sp strain MK1 remediated sugar mill effluent” in international symposium on Bioscience research for present and future organized by Department of Bioscience, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Science for Women, Tamil Nadu, India on 14th, December, 2015
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Antagonistic activity of stress tolerant Pseudomonas sp MK4 strain against selected fungal species” in international symposium on Bioscience research for present and future organized by Department of Bioscience, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Science for Women, Tamil Nadu, India on 18th, November, 2013
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Effects of spiked and dissolved forms of hexavalent chromium on plant growth and soil enzyme activity” in international conference on Environment, Genes, Health and Diseases (EGHD-2011) organized by Human Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India on 9th -11th December. 2011.
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Cyanide degradation by Bacillus sp isolated from sago industry waste water” in international symposium on Environmental Risk Assessment (ISERA-2011) organized by Unit of Toxicology, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India on 17-19 October. 2011.
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Effect of acid red 151 and application of neem extract in bioremediation of dye polluted soil” in International seminar on “Emerging Trends In Life Science (AURORA 2KX1)” organized by Department of Biosciences, Navarasam Arts and Scinec College, Tamil Nadu, India on 18 August,  2011.
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Impact of nano zinc oxide in soil environment” in International conference on Nanotechnology: Applications and its advantages in nautral science organized by Manonmanian Sundaranar Univeristy, Tamil Nadu, India on 4-5 Feburary,  2011.
  • National Conferences:
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Photocatalytic potential green synthesized TiO2 by Ocimum basilicum extracts” in National conference on Bioscience, Bioengineering and Environment (NCBBE-2014) organized by the Department of Biotechnology and Industrial Biotechnology, Karpagam University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India on 9th and 10th October, 2014
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Introduction to Molecular techniques in Biotechnology” in Inspire Intership Science Camp sponsored by DST and organized by Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India on 21-25 July, 2014
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Selection of efficient cellulose acetate polymer degrading Bacillus sp from sewage water” in National conference on Biotechnology in Human Welfare (NCBHW-2014) organized by the Department of Biotechnology and Industrial Biotechnology, Karpagam University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India on 20th and 21st March, 2014
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Selection of potential cyanide degrader Pseudomonas sp strain MKP14 from different sewage wastewaters” in National seminar on Recent advances in biotechnology and applied microbiology organized by the Department of Microbiology Kanji Shri Krishna College of Arts and Science, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India on 03rd and 04th, March, 2014
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Application of Arachis hypogea shell activated carbon on waste water treatment” in National conference on Biotechnologies for wastewater treatment present challenges and future horizons (NCEWT-2014) organized by Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India on 21-22 January, 2014
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Molecular techniques in Biotechnology- An overview” in Inspire Intership Science Camp sponsored by DST and organized by Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India on 18-22 November, 2013
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Antibacterial efficacy of CexZn1-XO nano composites” in National conference of Biotechnology- Present and Future organized by Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India on 26-27 September, 2013
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Isolation of phenol tolerant degrading bacteria from costal region of Tuticurin” in regional science congress in Science for Shaping the Future of India organized by Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India on 15-16, December, 2012
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Preparation and characterization of Ficus bengalensis L bark activated carbon” in 4th Annual research congress (KUARC-2012) organized by Karpagam University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India on 29th and 30th October, 2012.
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Antimicrobial properties of ZnO nanoparticles prepared by Coprecipitation method” in National conference on Perspectives of Biotechnology for Healthcare Development organized by Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India on 29-30 December, 2011.
  • ·       Presented a paper on “Isolation, screening and selection of phenol degrading microorganisms from industrial dumpsites’ in 3rd Annual research congress (KUARC-2011) organized by Karpagam University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India on 9-10 December, 2011.
Working Papers: Nil Work in Progress:  Research in activated carbon and nanomaterial assisted mitigation of environmental contaminants Pursuing the NPTEL courses Academic Experience:
    • Associate Professor / SRM Institute of Science and Technology- Ramapuram Campus, Tamil Nadu, India, March 2022 – Till date
    • Associate Professor / Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 2018 – July 2020
    • Assistant Professor / Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 2016 – March 2018
    • Assistant Professor / SRM University, Tamil Nadu, India, December 2014 - March 2016
    • Assistant Professor / Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Tamil Nadu, India, June 2013 - November 2014
Other Professional Experience: ·         Scientific Advisor / Venkateshwara Modern Dairy Farm, Tamil Nadu, India, August 2020 – February 2022 Workshops /Seminars/Conferences:   Invited speaker and Advisory committee:
  • Acted as an International Advisory Board member in International conference on Global Issues in Agricultural, Environmental and Forestry Sciences for Integrated Sustainability organized by Agro-Environmental Developmental Society, India on 05-07, 2020.
  • Acted as an International Advisory Board member in International conference on Recent Advances in Agricultural, Environmental & Applied Sciences for Global Development organized by Agro-Environmental Developmental Society, India on September 27-29, 2019
  • Acted as an International Advisory Board member in International conference on Emerging Issues in Agricultural, Environmental & Applied Sciences for Sustainable Development organized by Agro-Environmental Developmental Society, India on November 27-29, 2018.
  • Delivered a keynote address for the one day International Seminar on “Future Perspective on Bioscience Research” in Sengunthar Arts and Science College, TamilNadu, India on September 01, 2017.
  • Delivered an invited talk on “Biodiversity and Environment Biotechnology: Scientific Scenario” in 3rd National Conference on “Emerging trends and new challenges in biotechnology” in M.G.R College, TamilNadu, India on February 24, 2015
Organized:
  • Organized a One Week National Level Faculty Development program on “Research Prospects and Progress in Biological Science” (RPPB-2022), scheduled between July 4-10, 2022 in SRMIST- Ramapuram.
  • Organized a One Week National Level Professional Development program on “Avenues OF Biotechnology” from 20.06.2021 to 26.06.2022.” in SRMIST- Ramapuram.
·       Organized a national conference on “Biotechnology-Present and Future” in Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Tamil Nadu, India on 26-27, September 2013. Participation:
  1. Faculty development programme on “Advanced integrated tools for research in marine biology and biotechnology” organised by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India from 25-29, April 2022.
  2. Faculty development programme on “Research methodology- Tools and techniques” organised by Geetanjali Institute of Technical Studies, Udaipur, India from 25-29, April 2022.
  3. Virtual faculty development programme on “Recent trends in Entomology (RTE-2022)” organized by PG & Research Department of Zoology, V.O. Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi Dt, Tamil Nadu from 28 March 2022 to 02 April 2022.
  4. UGC STRIDE Sponsored six Days Online Training Programme on “Environmental Sustainability and Research Ethics” organized by School of Biosciences, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Tamil Nadu, India from 21- 26 March 2022
  5. Workshop on “Teaching methodologies of 21st Century” organized by TSA Arts, Science and Tamil College, Tamil Nadu, India on May 17-20, 2021
  6. Workshop on “Virtual Teaching- A Paradigm Shift from Offline to Online Teaching” organized by Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), TamilNadu, India on June 15- 19, 2020
  7. Workshop on “R programming ” organized by School of IT, IMS Noida in association with Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay from My 25- 29, 2020
  8. “Workshop on Managing Biotechnologies and Emerging Issues in Research & Development” organized by Institute of Public Enterprise and sponsored by AICTE, Govt. of India from February 7 -14, 2012.
  9. Workshop on “The Role of Biomolecules and Its Applications” organized by Periyar University, India on June3-7, 2020.
  10. Workshop on “Hands-on training on Digital tools” organized by Universal Teachers Academy on June 2-6, 2020
  11. Workshop on “Web of Science certification series” organized by INFLIBNET, India, and Clarivate Analytics Company, South East Asia Division on May 14-29, 2020.
  12. National Workshop on “Advanced instrumental methods for engineering materials” organized by Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, India on October 18t hand 19th 2014.
  13. National Workshop on “Aerobiology and Avionics” organized by Biologists Forum of India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India on December 14th &15th, 2013.
  14. National Workshop on “Bioprocess Plant Design” organized by SBCE, Kerala and sponsored by AICTE on November 28th & 29th, 2013.
  15. Science Academies Lecture Workshop on “Modern Trends in Chemistry” organized by Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India and sponsored by DST, IASC, INSA & NASI on August 13th &14th, 2012.
  16. Science Academies Lecture Workshop on “Molecular and Developmental Biology” organized by PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India and sponsored by DST, IASC, INSA & NASI on March 15th &16th, 2012.
  17. Science Academies Lecture Workshop on “Challenges in Environmental Restoration” organized by Bharathidasan University, India and sponsored by DST, IASC, INSA & NASI on March 5th & 6th, 2012.
  18. Hands-on Training Program on “Ribosomal DNA (rDNA) Based Microbial Identification Technique” organized by Department of Biotechnology, Karpagam University, India on January 5th-7th, 2012
  19. Training Program on “Reduction of CO2 and other Air Pollutants through Phytoremediation Techniques” organized by Bharathidasan University, India and sponsored by DST, NewDelhi on December 29th & 30th, 2011
  20. National workshop on “Modern Technologies in Crop Improvement” organized by PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India and sponsored by DBT, NewDelhi on November 15th - 26th, 2011.
  21. National workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights-Opportunities, Issues and Challenges” organized by Bharathiyar University, India on August 11th & 12th, 2011.
  22. Internal workshop on “Techniques in Biotechnology” organized by Mahendra Arts and Science College, India on July 31st and August 1st, 2004.
Achievements and Awards:
  • ·         “Leading Educationist of India Award-2019” conferred by DK International Research Foundation, India on 3rd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research Trends in Arts, Science, Engineering & Technology (ICMRTASET-2019), India on December 29, 2019.
  • ·         “Young Achiever Award-2019” conferred by Institute of Scholars (InSc), India
  • ·         “Best Young Faculty Award-2019” conferred by Novel Research Academy, India on November 09, 2019
  • ·         “Best Scientist Award-2019” conferred by the International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation (IMRF) on IMRF's 125th International Conference on Recent Trends in Botany, Zoology, Microbiology & Biotechnology – Andhra Loyola 2019 (ALCBS 2019) on November 01, 2019.
  • ·         “Young Scientist” conferred by Indo-Thai Academic Awards-2019 on 2nd International Award Conference on Review, Research and Evaluate at Thailand, organized by the International Association of Research and Development Organization (IARDO), India on September 09, 2019.
  Academic / Professional Membership:
  • ·       Life Time Fellow Member in Eudoxia Research Center (FMERC) by Eudoxia Research Center, Assam, India, Year of Joining- 2020
  • ·       Professional Member in Institute of Scholars (InSc), Bengaluru, India. Year of Joining- 2019
  • ·       Senior Member in Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological& Environmental Engineering Society (APCBEES), China. Year of Joining- 2015
  • ·       Fellow Member in Pharmacy and Life Sciences (FPLS) by Shandilya Education & Welfare Society, Rewa, M.P, India. Year of Joining- 2013