SEGHAL KIRAN G Professor

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  • Department of Food Science & Technology
  • School of Life Sciences
  • seghalkiran@gmail.com

Academic Activity

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Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)

S.No Degree Subject/Title of thesis University/Board Year of Passing
1 Post-doctoral Metagenomics University College Cork 2011
2 Ph.D. Biotechnology Bharathidasan University 2009
3 M.Sc Biotechnology Bharathidasan University 2003
4 B.Sc Biochemistry M.S University 2001

Area of Specializaion

Food System Microbiome, Functional foods, Bioprocess Technology

Awards / Prizes Conferred

S.No Name / Title of the Award Type Name of the Agency conferred the Award Year of the Award Amount for Cash Award
1 Women Excellence award NATIONAL DST 2017 -
2 ICMR International Fellow INTERNATIONAL ICMR 2015 -
3 NASI-Young Scientist Medal - National Academy of Sciences,India NATIONAL NASI 2013 -
4 Best paper award INTERNATIONAL International Conference on Advances in Biological Sciences 2012 -
5 Young Scientist NATIONAL DST 2010 -
6 Senior Research Fellow NATIONAL CSIR 2008 -

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 Professor Food Science and Technology Pondicherry University
2 Associate Professor Food Science and Technology Pondicherry University
3 Assistant Professor Food Science and Technology Pondicherry University

Research Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution Area of Research
1 Senior Research Fellow (CSIR) Biotechnology Bharathidasan University Fermentation technology
2 Young Scientist Microbiology Bharathidasan University Microbial Biotechnology
3 EMBO Fellow Microbiology Environmental Research Institute, University College Cork, Ireland Metagenomics
4 ICMR International Fellow Microbiology UCC, Ireland Genome mining

Industry Experience

S.No Designation Company/Corporate Nature of Work

Contribution towards Innovation

S.No Name of the Work/Contribution Specialization Remarks

Patent Details

S.No Title Status Patent Number Year of Award Type Commercialized Status
1 Pigment with limonene flavour GRANTED US patent 2015 INTERNATIONAL NO

Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Fermentation microbiome and metabolic profiles of Indian palm wine Prathiviraj et al Gene Reports 27, 101543 2022 3.688
2 Revealing the effect of lipopeptide on improving the probiotics characteristics: Flavor and texture enhancer in the formulated yogurt A Ravindran et al Food Chemistry 375, 131718 2022 9.23
3 Identification of genotypic variants and its proteomic mutations of Brazilian SARS-CoV-2 isolates Prathiviraj et al Virus Research 307, 198618 2022 6.286
4 Identification and characterization of the novel bioactive compounds from microalgae and cyanobacteria for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applicatio Hassan et al Journal of Basic Microbiology 1-16 2022 2.650
5 Bifidobacterium Is Enriched in Gut Microbiome of Kashmiri Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Hassan et al Genes 13 (2), 379 2022 4.141
6 A gelatinized lipopeptide diet effectively modulates immune response, disease resistance and gut microbiome in Penaeus vannamei challenged with Vibrio Prathiviraj et al Fish & Shellfish Immunology 112, 92-107 2021 4.622
7 Gut microbiome responses in the metabolism of human dietary components: Implications in health and homeostasis Rajeev et al Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 1-17 2021 11.176
8 Shrimp disease management for sustainable aquaculture: innovations from nanotechnology and biotechnology Seethalakshmi et al Aquaculture International 1-30 2021 2.23
9 Fatty Acid Methyl Esters From the Coral-Associated Bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa Inhibit Virulence and Biofilm Phenotypes in Multidrug Resistant St Vijay et al Frontiers in Microbiology 12, 394 2021 6.064
10 Revealing anti-diabetic potential of stigmasterol from seaweed Gelidium sp. and its application in formulation of nanoemulsion conjugate for the devel Navya et al Frontiers in Nutrition 8, 431 2021 6.59
11 Dietary Influence on the Dynamics of the Human Gut Microbiome: Prospective Implications in Interventional Therapies Aditya et al ACS Food Science & Technology 2021, p 717- 736 2021 1.71
12 Delineating the impact of COVID-19 on antimicrobial resistance: An Indian perspective Seethalakshmi et al Science of The Total Environment 151702 2021 10.753
13 Microbiome Changes of Endemic Lake Baikal Sponges during Bleaching Syndrome Development V Itskovich et al Diversity 13 (12), 653 2021 3.029
14 A novel anti-infective molecule nesfactin identified from sponge associated bacteria Nesterenkonia sp. MSA31 against multidrug resistant Pseudomonas a Kiran et al Microbial Pathogenesis 104923 2021 3.848
15 Dietary administration of gelatinised polyhydroxybutyrate to Penaeus vannamei improved growth performance and enhanced immune response against Vibrio Kiran et al Aquaculture 517, 734773 2020 3.224
16 Phylogenomic proximity and comparative proteomic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 PrithivRaj et al Gene Reports In press 2020 3.688
17 Revealing antibiotic resistance in therapeutic and dietary probiotic supplements kiran et al Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 22:202-205 2020 4.349
18 Microbiome definition re-visited: old concepts and new challenges Berg G., et al Microbiome In press 2020 16.837
19 Bacteriophages for aquaculture disease control Sankari et al Aquaculture International 28 (5), 1925-1938 2020 2.23
20 Promising treatment strategies to combat Staphylococcus aureus biofilm infections: an updated review Seethalakshmi et al 2020 Biofouling 36 (10), 1159-1181 2020 3.209
21 Photoprotective effect of nanomelanin-seaweed concentrate in formulated cosmetic cream: With improved antioxidant and wound healing properties Navya et al Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology 205:111816 2020 4.383
22 Revealing the Efficacy of Thermostable Biosurfactant in Heavy Metal Bioremediation and Surface Treatment in Vegetables Amrudha et al Frontiers in Microbiology 11:222 2020 4.235
23 Revealing the Impact of Global Mass Bleaching on Coral Microbiome Through 16S rRNA Gene-Based Metagenomic Analysis Meenatch et al Microbiological Research 126553 2020 4.859
24 Development of Microbiome Biobanks–Challenges and Opportunities Ryan MJ et al Trends in Microbiology VOLUME 29, ISSUE 2, P89-92 2020 18.230
25 Diversity of a bacterial community associated with Clionalobata (Hancock 1849) and Gelliodes pumila (Lendenfeld, 1887) sponges on the south-east coast Meenatchi et al Scientific Reports In press 2020 4.011
26 Draft genome sequence of Pseudoalteromonas piscicida strain 36Y_RITHPW, a hypersaline seawater isolate from the south coast of Sonora, Mexico Díaz et al Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 16, 83-86 2019 2.706
27 Marine sponge microbial association: Towards disclosing unique symbiotic interactions Kiran et al Marine Environmental Research 017 2018 3.159
28 Emergence of a multi host biofilm forming opportunistic pathogen Staphylococcus sciuri D26 in coral Favites abdita Divya et al Microbial pathogenesis 120, 204–212 2018 2.332
29 An antibiotic agent pyrrolo [1, 2-a] pyrazine-1, 4-dione, hexahydro isolated from a marine bacteria Bacillus tequilensis MSI45 effectively controls mu Kiran et al RSC Advances 8 (32), 17837-17846 2018 3.108
30 Synthetic biology approaches: Towards sustainable exploitation of marine bioactive molecules Kiran et al International journal of biological macromolecules 112, 1278–1288 2018 3.909
31 Short-term in situ shading effectively mitigates linear progression of coral-killing sponge Terpios hoshinota Thinesh et al PloS one 12 (8), e0182365 2017 2.806
32 Synthesis of Nm-PHB (nanomelanin-polyhydroxy butyrate) nanocomposite film and its protective effect against biofilm- forming multi drug resistant Stap Kiran et al Nature Scientific Reports 7, 9167 2017 5.228
33 Production of Lipopeptide Biosurfactant by a Marine Nesterenkonia sp. and Its Application in Food Industry Kiran et al Frontiers in Microbiology 28,8:1138 2017 4.165
34 Revealing the ability of a novel polysaccharide bioflocculant in bioremediation of heavy metals sensed in a Vibrio bioluminescence reporter assay Arya et al Environmental Pollution 228, 118-127 2017 5.099
35 A novel cold active esterase from a deep sea sponge Stelletta normani metagenomic library Borchert et al Frontiers in Marine Science 4, 287 2017 -
36 Utilization of bioresources for sustainable biofuels: A Review Kiran et al Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 73, 205-214 2017 9.184
37 Degradation intermediates of poly-hydroxy butyrate inhibits phenotypic expression of virulence factors and biofilm formation in luminescent Vibrio sp. Kiran et al NPJ Biofilms and Microbiomes 2, 16002 2016 4.128
38 Marine sponge-associated bacteria as a potential source for polyhydroxyalkanoates Kiran et al Critical Reviews in Microbiology 1-19 2016 8.192
39 Ketide Synthase (KS) domain prediction and analysis of iterative type II PKS gene in marine sponge-associated actinobacteria producing biosurfactants Kiran et al Frontiers in Microbiology 7, 63 2016 4.165
40 Rhamnolipid biosurfactants: evolutionary implications, applications and future prospects from untapped marine resource Kiran et al Critical Reviews in Biotechnology 1-17 2015 7.83
41 Inhibition of the growth of Bacillus subtilis DSM10 by a newly discovered antibacterial protein from the soil metagenome Mark et al Bioengineered 6(2):89-98 2015 1.870
42 Characterization of an exopolysaccharide from probiont Enterobacter faecalis MSI12 and its effect on the disruption of Candida albicans biofilm Kiran et al RSC Advances 71573- 71585 2015 3.708
43 Biosurfactant production from marine bacteria associated with sponge Callyspongia diffusa Asha et al 3Biotech -0242-9 2015 1.497
44 Antiadhesive activity of poly-hydroxy butyrate biopolymer from a marine Brevibacterium casei MSI04 against shrimp pathogenic vibrios Kiran et al Microbial Cell Factories 13:114 2014 4.25
45 Effect of Fe nanoparticle on growth and glycolipid biosurfactant production under solid state culture by marine Nocardiopsis sp. MSA13A Kiran et al BMC Biotechnology 14(1), 48 2014 2.605
46 A halotolerant thermostable lipase from the marine bacterium Oceanobacillus sp. PUMB02 with an ability to disrupt bacterial biofilms Kiran et al Bioengineered 5 (5), 0-1. 2014 1.870
47 Melanin -templated rapid synthesis of silver nanostructures Kiran et al Journal of Nano-biotechnology 12(1), 18. 2014 5.294
48 Production of Glycolipid Biosurfactant from Sponge-Associated Marine Actinobacterium Brachybacterium paraconglomeratum MSA21 Kiran et al Journal of Surfactants and Detergents 17: 531-542 2014 1.853
49 Synthesis of silver nanoparticles by polysaccharide bioflocculant producedfrom marine Bacillus subtilis MSBN17 Kiran et al Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 102, 13-20. 2013 4.287
50 A statistical approach for optimization of polyhydroxybutyrate production by marine Bacillus subtilis MSBN17 Kiran et al International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 59, 170-177 2013 3.909
51 Optimization of polyhydroxybutyrate production by marine Bacillus megaterium MSBN04 under solid state culture. Kiran et al International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 60, 253-261 2013 3.909
52 Process optimization and production of polyhydroxybutyrate using palm jaggery as economical carbon source by marine sponge- associated Bacillus lichen Kiran et al Bioprocess and biosystems engineering 36(12), 1817-1827 2013 2.139
53 Optimization and production of pyrrolidone antimicrobial agent from marine sponge-associated Streptomyces sp. MAPS15 Kiran et al Bioprocess and biosystems engineering 1-13 2013 2.139
54 Isolation identification and biochemical characterization of a novel halo-tolerant lipase from the metagenome of the marine sponge Haliclona simulans Kennedy et al Microbial Cell Factories 11 (1), 72 2012 4.45
55 Biological activities of red alga Laurencia brandenii. Manilal et al Acta Botanica Croatica 70 (1), 81–90 2011 0.58
56 Functional metagenomic strategies for the discovery of novel enzymes with biotechnological application from marine ecosystems Kennedy et al Journal of Applied Microbiology 111: 787–799. 2011 2.386
57 Biosurfactants as green stabilizer for the biological synthesis of nanoparticles Kiran et al Critical Reviews Biotechnology 31(4):354-64 2011 7.83
58 Efficacy of marine green alga Ulva fasciata extract on the management of shrimp bacterial diseases Aseer et al Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research 39(2): 197-20 2011 0.62
59 Virulence of vibrios isolated from diseased black tiger shrimp Peneaus monodon Fabricius Aseer et al Journal of the World Aquaculture Society Wiley- Inter Science 41: 332-343 2010 1.338
60 Biofilm disruption potential of a glycolipid biosurfactant from marine Brevibacterium casei Kiran et al FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology 59: 432-438 2010 3.078
61 Optimization and characterization of a new lipopeptide biosurfactant produced by marine Brevibacterium aureum MSA13 in solid state culture Kiran et al Bioresource Technology 101: 2389-2396 2010 5.807
62 Antimicrobial potential of marine organisms collected from southwest coast of India against multiresistant human and shrimp pathogens Manilal et al Scientia Marina 74(2): 287-296 2010 1.278
63 Production of a new glycolipid biosurfactant from marine Nocardiopsis lucentensis MSA04 in solid-state cultivation Kiran et al Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 78: 8–16. 2010 4.287
64 Sponge-Microbial Interactions: Ecological Implications and Bioprospecting Avenues Kiran et al Critical Reviews Microbiology 36, 82-90. 2010 6.27
65 Optimization, purification and characterization of extracellular mesophilic alkaline cellulase from sponge associated Marinobacter sp. MSI032 Shanmuga et al Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 162:625–640 2010 2.1

Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Identification of genotypic variants and its proteomic mutations of Brazilian SARS-CoV-2 isolates R Prathiviraj, P Chellapandi, A Begum, GS Kiran, J Selvin R Prathiviraj, P Chellapandi, A Begum, GS Kiran, J Selvin 307, 198618 2022 6.286
2 Bifidobacterium Is Enriched in Gut Microbiome of Kashmiri Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome S Hassan, MA Kaakinen, H Draisma, L Zudina, MA Ganie, A Rashid, et al. Genes 13 (2), 379 2022 4.141
3 Identification and characterization of the novel bioactive compounds from microalgae and cyanobacteria for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applicatio S Hassan, R Meenatchi, K Pachillu, S Bansal, P Brindangnanam, et al. Journal of Basic Microbiology - 2022 2.650
4 Fermentation microbiome and metabolic profiles of Indian palm wine R Prathiviraj, R Rajeev, CM Jose, A Begum, J Selvin, GS Kiran Gene Reports 27, 101543 2022 -
5 Revealing the effect of lipopeptide on improving the probiotics characteristics: Flavor and texture enhancer in the formulated yogurt A Ravindran, GS Kiran, J Selvin Food Chemistry 375, 131718 2022 9.231
6 Bifidobacterium Is Enriched in Gut Microbiome of Kashmiri Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome S Hassan, MA Kaakinen, H Draisma, L Zudina, MA Ganie, A Rashid, et al. Genes 13 (2), 379 2022 4.141
7 Revealing anti-diabetic potential of stigmasterol from seaweed Gelidium sp. and its application in formulation of nanoemulsion conjugate for the devel GS Kiran, N Poulose, J Selvin, A Sajayyan, A Ravindran, G Priyadharshini 2021 Frontiers in Nutrition 8, 431 2021 6.590
8 Fatty Acid Methyl Esters From the Coral-Associated Bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa Inhibit Virulence and Biofilm Phenotypes in Multidrug Resistant St K Vijay, GS Kiran, S Divya, K Thangavel, S Thangavelu, R Dhandapani, ... J Selvin* Frontiers in Microbiology 12, 394 2021 6.064
9 Gut microbiome responses in the metabolism of human dietary components: Implications in health and homeostasis R Rajeev, PS Seethalakshmi, PK Jena, R Prathiviraj, GS Kiran*, J Selvin* Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 1-17 2021 12.104
10 Shrimp disease management for sustainable aquaculture: innovations from nanotechnology and biotechnology PS Seethalakshmi, R Rajeev, GS Kiran, J Selvin PS Seethalakshmi, R Rajeev, GS Kiran, J Selvin 1-30 2021 2.940
11 Dietary Influence on the Dynamics of the Human Gut Microbiome: Prospective Implications in Interventional Therapies KK Adithya, R Rajeev, J Selvin, G Seghal Kiran ACS Food Science & Technology 1-16 2021 -
12 A novel anti-infective molecule nesfactin identified from sponge associated bacteria Nesterenkonia sp. MSA31 against multidrug resistant Pseudomonas a GS Kiran, A Sajayan, A Balakrishnan, RP Raj, A Sabu, J Selvin Microbial Pathogenesis, 104923 2021 3.848
13 Delineating the impact of COVID-19 on antimicrobial resistance: An Indian perspective PS Seethalakshmi, OJ Charity, T Giakoumis, GS Kiran, S Sriskandan, et al. Science of The Total Environment 151702 2021 10.753
14 Microbiome Changes of Endemic Lake Baikal Sponges during Bleaching Syndrome Development V Itskovich, O Kaluzhnaya, O Glyzina, R Prathiviraj, G Seghal Kiran, et al. Diversity 13 (12), 653 2021 3.029
15 A gelatinized lipopeptide diet effectively modulates immune response, disease resistance and gut microbiome in Penaeus vannamei challenged with Vibrio R Prathiviraj, R Rajeev, H Fernandes, K Rathna, AN Lipton, J Selvin, ... GS Kiran Fish & Shellfish Immunology 112, 92-107 2021 4.622
16 Revealing the efficacy of thermostable biosurfactant in heavy metal bioremediation and surface treatment in vegetables A Ravindran, A Sajayan, GB Priyadharshini, J Selvin, GS Kiran Frontiers in Microbiology 11, 222 2020 6.064
17 Metagenomic sequencing reveals altered bacterial abundance during coral-sponge interaction: insights into the invasive process of coral-killing sponge T Thinesh, R Meenatchi, Anuj Nishanth Lipton, D Rangasamy Anandhan, Polpass Arul Jose, Sen-Lin Tang, GS Kiran, J Selvin* Microbiological Research 126553 2020 5.415
18 Photoprotective effect of nanomelanin-seaweed concentrate in formulated cosmetic cream: With improved antioxidant and wound healing properties N Poulose, A Sajayan, A Ravindran, TV Sreechithra, V Vardhan, J Selvin… Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology 205, 111816 2020 6.252
19 Phylogenomic proximity and comparative proteomic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 R Prathiviraj, GS Kiran, J Selvin* Gene Reports 20, 100777 2020 -
20 Dietary administration of gelatinised polyhydroxybutyrate to Penaeus vannamei improved growth performance and enhanced immune response against Vibrio GS Kiran, SPriyadharshini, A Sajayan, A Ravindran, GB Priyadharshini, U Ramesh, LEC Suarez, J Selvin* Aquaculture 517, 734773 2020 5.135
21 Microbiome definition re-visited: old concepts and new challenges Berg G, Rybakova D, Fischer D, Cernava T, Vergès MCC, Charles T, …. Selvin J, et al. Microbiome 8 (1), 1-22 2020 16.837
22 Revealing antibiotic resistance in therapeutic and dietary probiotic supplements J Selvin, D Maity, A Sajayan, S Kiran Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance - 2020 4.349
23 Diversity of a bacterial community associated with Cliona lobata Hancock and Gelliodes pumila (Lendenfeld, 1887) sponges on the South-East coast of In M Ramu, B Pownraj, H Saqib, R Kumarasamy, KG Seghal, J Selvin* Scientific Reports (Nature Publisher Group) 10 (1) 2020 4.996
24 Healthy microbiome: a key to successful and sustainable shrimp aquaculture R Rajeev, KK Adithya, GS Kiran, J Selvin* Reviews in Aquaculture - 2020 10.592
25 Development of Microbiome Biobanks–Challenges and Opportunities Ryan MJ, M Schloter, G Berg, …GS. Kiran… Selvin J, D Smith, D Rybakova, A Sessitsch Trends in Microbiology - 2020 18.230
26 Bacteriophages for aquaculture disease control AS Ninawe, S Sivasankari, P Ramasamy, GS Kiran, J Selvin Aquaculture International 28 (5), 1925-1938 2020 2.940
27 Promising treatment strategies to combat Staphylococcus aureus biofilm infections: an updated review Promising treatment strategies to combat Staphylococcus aureus biofilm infections: an updated review Biofouling 36 (10), 1159-1181 2020 3.33
28 Revealing the impact of global mass bleaching on coral microbiome through 16S rRNA gene-based metagenomic analysis R Meenatchi, T Thinesh, P Brindangnanam, S Hassan, GS Kiran, J Selvin* Microbiological Research 233, 126408 2020 5.415
29 Biogenic synthesis and effect of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to combat catheter-related urinary tract infections M Divya, GS Kiran, S Hassan, J Selvin Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 18, 101037 2019 4.26
30 Draft genome sequence of Pseudoalteromonas piscicida strain 36Y_RITHPW, a hypersaline seawater isolate from the south coast of Sonora, Mexico Ricardo Sánchez-Díaz, Zinnia Judith Molina-Garza, Lucía Elizabeth Cruz-Suárez, Joseph Selvin, George Seghal Kiran, et al. Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 16, 83-86 2019 4.349
31 Response surface optimization of a glycolipid biosurfactant produced by a sponge associated marine bacterium Planococcus sp. MMD26 T Hema, GS Kiran, A Sajayyan, A Ravendran, GG Raj, J Selvin* Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 18, 101071 2019 4.26
32 Differential coral response to algae contact: Porites tissue loss, praise for Halimeda interaction at southeast coast of India T Thinesh, PA Jose, P Ramasamy, R Meenatchi, KM Selvan, J Selvin* Environmental Science and Pollution Research 26 (17), 17845-17852 2019 5.053
33 Differential bleaching and recovery pattern of southeast Indian coral reef to 2016 global mass bleaching event: Occurrence of stress-tolerant symbiont T Thinesh, R Meenatchi, PA Jose, GS Kiran, J Selvin* Marine pollution bulletin 145, 287-294 2019 6.49
34 Structural elucidation and antimicrobial activity of a diketopiperazine isolated from a Bacillus sp. associated with the marine sponge Spongia officin D Bhattacharya, TK Lai, A Saha, J Selvin, J Mukherjee Natural Product Research 1-9 2019 2.861
35 Culture-dependent and metagenomic analysis of lesser horseshoe bats’ gut microbiome revealing unique bacterial diversity and signatures of potential S Lanong, D Syiem, S De Mandal, H Kayang, NS Kumar, ... J Selvin Microbial pathogenesis 137, 103675 2019 3.848
36 Marine sponge microbial association: Towards disclosing unique symbiotic interactions GS Kiran, S Sekar, P Ramasamy, T Thinesh, S Hassan, AN Lipton, AS Ninawe, Joseph Selvin* GS Kiran, S Sekar, P Ramasamy, T Thinesh, S Hassan, AN Lipton, AS Ninawe, Joseph Selvin* 140: 169-179 2018 3.13
37 Emergence of a multi host biofilm forming opportunistic pathogen Staphylococcus sciuri D26 in coral Favites abdita S Divya, T Thinesh, GS Kiran, J Selvin Microbial pathogenesis 120, 204-212 2018 3.848
38 Synthetic biology approaches: Towards sustainable exploitation of marine bioactive molecules G.K. Seghal, P Ramasamy, S Sekar, S Hassan, AS Ninawe, J Selvin International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 112, 1278-1288 2018 8.025
39 An antibiotic agent pyrrolo [1, 2-a] pyrazine-1, 4-dione, hexahydro isolated from a marine bacteria Bacillus tequilensis MSI45 effectively controls mu GS Kiran, S Priyadharsini, A Sajayan, A Ravindran, J Selvin RSC Advances 8 (32), 17837-17846 2018 3.708
40 Revealing the ability of a novel polysaccharide bioflocculant in bioremediation of heavy metals sensed in a Vibrio bioluminescence reporter assay A Sajayan, GS Kiran, S Priyadharshini, N Poulose, J Selvin Environmental Pollution 228, 118-127 2017 9.988
41 Short-term in situ shading effectively mitigates linear progression of coral-killing sponge Terpios hoshinota T Thinesh, R Meenatchi, R Pasiyappazham, PA Jose, M Selvan, GS Kiran, J Selvin PloS one 12 (8), e0182365 2017 3.752
42 Synthesis of Nm-PHB (nanomelanin-polyhydroxy butyrate) nanocomposite film and its protective effect against biofilm- forming multi drug resistant Stap GS Kiran, SA Jackson, S Priyadharsini, ADW Dobson, J Selvin Scientific Reports 7 2017 5.228
43 A novel cold active esterase from a deep sea sponge Stelletta normani metagenomic library E Borchert, J Selvin, GS Kiran, SA Jackson, F O'Gara, ADW Dobson Frontiers in Marine Science 4, 287 2017 4.912
44 Characterization of bioactive chitosan and sulfated chitosan from Doryteuthis singhalensis (Ortmann, 1891) P Ramasamy, N Subhapradha, T Thinesh, J Selvin, KM Selvan et al. P Ramasamy, N Subhapradha, T Thinesh, J Selvin, KM Selvan et al. 99, 682-691 2017 8.025
45 Production of Lipopeptide Biosurfactant by a Marine Nesterenkonia sp. and Its Application in Food Industry GS Kiran, S Priyadharsini, A Sajayan, GB Priyadharsini, N Poulose, J Selvin Frontiers in Microbiology 8 2017 6.069
46 Utilization of bioresources for sustainable biofuels: A Review N Gaurav, S Sivasankari, GS Kiran, A Ninawe, J Selvin Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 73, 205-214 2017 16.8
47 Advancements in diagnosis and control measures of viral pathogens in aquaculture: an Indian perspective AS Ninawe, ASS Hameed, J Selvin Aquaculture International 25 (1), 251-264 2017 2.953
48 Critical Reviews in Microbiology Joseph Selvin, S Priyadharshini, Alan Dobson, Elumalai Gnanamani, and George Seghal Kiran NPJ Biofilms and Microbiomes 2, 16002 2016 8.462
49 Marine sponge-associated bacteria as a potential source for polyhydroxyalkanoates G. Sathiyanarayanan, G Saibaba, GS Kiran, YH Yang, J Selvin* Critical Reviews in Microbiology 1-19 2016 8.192
50 Ketide Synthase (KS) domain prediction and analysis of iterative type II PKS gene in marine sponge-associated actinobacteria producing biosurfactants J Selvin, S Ganesan, L Anuj Nishanth, N Abdullah Al-Dhabi et al. Frontiers in Microbiology 7, 63 2016 6.069
51 Intrusion of coral-killing sponge (Terpios hoshinota) on the reef of Palk Bay Thinesh T, Jose P, Hassan S, Selvan K, Selvin J. CURRENT SCIENCE 109 (6), 1030 2015 1.169
52 Rhamnolipid biosurfactants: evolutionary implications, applications and future prospects from untapped marine resource GS Kiran, A.S. Ninawe, Anuj Nishanth Lipton, Vijayalakshi Pandian and Joseph Selvin* Critical Reviews in Biotechnology 1-17 2015 9.062
53 Characterization of an exopolysaccharide from probiont Enterobacter faecalis MSI12 and its effect on the disruption of Candida albicans biofilm GS Kiran, S Priyadharshini, K Anitha, E Gnanamani, J Selvin RSC Advances 5 (88), 71573- 71585 2015 3.708
54 Inhibition of the growth of Bacillus subtilis DSM10 by a newly discovered antibacterial protein from the soil metagenome Mark O'Mahony; Ruth Henneberger; Joseph Selvin; Jonathan Kennedy; Fiona Doohan; Julian R Marchesi; Alan D W Dobson Bioengineered 6(2):89-98 2015 3.269
55 Production of Glycolipid Biosurfactant from Sponge-Associated Marine Actinobacterium Brachybacterium paraconglomeratum MSA21 Kiran GS, B Sabarathnam, N Thajuddin and *Joseph Selvin Journal of Surfactants and Detergents 17: 531-542 2014 1.972
56 Melanin -templated rapid synthesis of silver nanostructures Melanin -templated rapid synthesis of silver nanostructures Journal of Nano-biotechnology 12(1), 18 2014 11.529
57 Synthesis of carbohydrate polymer encrusted gold nanoparticles using bacterial exopolysaccharide: A novel and greener approach Sathiyanarayanan Ganesan, V.Venkatasamy, S. Ganesan, V. Annadurai, D.KrishnamoorthyM.B.Viswanathan and Selvin J RSC Adv., DOI: 10.1039/C4RA01428F. 6. RSC Adv., DOI: 10.1039/C4RA01428F. 6. 2014 4.306
58 Molecular characterization and bioactivity profile of the tropical sponge- associated bacterium Shewanella algae VCDB R.S. Rachanamol, A.P. Lipton, V. Thankamani, A. R. Sarika, J. Selvin Helgoland Marine Research © Springer- Verlag 10.1007/s10152- 014-0386-3 2014 2.506
59 Effect of Fe nanoparticle on growth and glycolipid biosurfactant production under solid state culture by marine Nocardiopsis sp. MSA13A Kiran, G. S., Nishanth, L. A., Priyadharshini, S., Anitha, K., & Selvin, J* BMC Biotechnology 14(1), 48 2014 3.329
60 Optimization of iron chelating biosurfactant production by Stenotrophomonas maltophilia NBS-11 B Hemlata, J Selvin, K Tukaram Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 4 (2), 135-143 2014 4.26
61 A halotolerant thermostable lipase from the marine bacterium Oceanobacillus sp. PUMB02 with an ability to disrupt bacterial biofilms A halotolerant thermostable lipase from the marine bacterium Oceanobacillus sp. PUMB02 with an ability to disrupt bacterial biofilms Bioengineered 5 (5), 0-1. 2014 6.47
62 Biosurfactant production from marine bacteria associated with sponge Callyspongia diffusa. D. Asha, GS Kiran, J Selvin* 3Biotech (Springer) DOI 10.1007/s13205014-0242-9. 2014 3.446
63 Antiadhesive activity of poly-hydroxy butyrate biopolymer from a marine Brevibacterium casei MSI04 against shrimp pathogenic vibrios George SK, Anuj Lipton, S Priyadharshini, K Anitha, Lucia Suárez, Mariadhas Arasu, Ki Choi, Joseph Selvin*, Naif Al-Dhabi Microbial Cell Factories 13:114. 2014 6.10
64 Optimization of polyhydroxybutyrate production by marine Bacillus megaterium MSBN04 under solid state culture Optimization of polyhydroxybutyrate production by marine Bacillus megaterium MSBN04 under solid state culture International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 60, 253-261 2013 3.434
65 Process optimization and production of polyhydroxybutyrate using palm jaggery as economical carbon source by marine sponge-associated Bacillus licheni Sathiyanarayanan, G., G. Saibaba, Kiran GS, and Joseph Selvin Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering 36, (12), 1817-1827 2013 3.434
66 Isolation identification and biochemical characterization of a novel halo-tolerant lipase from the metagenome of the marine sponge Haliclona simulans Selvin, Joseph, Jonathan Kennedy, David PH Lejon, Kiran GS, and Alan DW Dobson Microbial Cell Factories 11, (1) 72 2012 6.352
67 Isolation identification and biochemical characterization of a novel halo-tolerant lipase from the metagenome of the marine sponge Haliclona simulans Isolation identification and biochemical characterization of a novel halo-tolerant lipase from the metagenome of the marine sponge Haliclona simulans Microbial Cell Factories 11, (1) 72. 2012 6.10
68 Biosurfactants as green stabilizers for the biological synthesis of nanoparticles Kiran GS, Joseph Selvin, Aseer Manilal, and S. Sujith Critical Reviews in Biotechnology 14, (1), 67-75 2011 9.062
69 Functional metagenomic strategies for the discovery of novel enzymes and biosurfactants with biotechnological applications from marine ecosystems Kennedy, J., N. D. O’leary, G. S. Kiran, J. P. Morrissey, Fergal O’Gara, J. Selvin, and A. D. W. Dobson Journal of Applied Microbiology 111, (4), 787-799 2011 4.059
70 Optimization and characterization of rhamnolipid biosurfactant from sponge associated marine fungi Aspergillus sp. MSF1 Kiran GS., N. Thajuddin, T. A. Hema, A. Idhayadhulla, R. Surendar Kumar, and Joseph Selvin Kiran GS., N. Thajuddin, T. A. Hema, A. Idhayadhulla, R. Surendar Kumar, and Joseph Selvin 24, (1-3), 257-265 2010 1.234
71 Optimization, purification, and characterization of extracellular mesophilic alkaline cellulase from sponge-associated Marinobacter sp. MSI032 Shanmughapriya, S., Kiran GS, Joseph Selvin, T. Anto Thomas, and C. Rani Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 162, (3), 625-640 2010 3.169
72 Synthesis of silver nanoparticles by glycolipid biosurfactant produced from marine Brevibacterium casei MSA19 Kiran GS, A. Sabu, and Joseph Selvin Journal of Biotechnology 148, (4), 221-225 2010 3.491
73 Production of a new glycolipid biosurfactant from marine Nocardiopsis lucentensis MSA04 in solid-state cultivation Kiran GS, T. Anto Thomas, and Joseph Selvin Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 78, (1), 8-16 2010 5.999
74 Virulence of vibrios isolated from diseased black tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon, Fabricius Manilal, Aseer, S. Sujith, Joseph Selvin, ChippuShakir, R. Gandhimathi, and Kiran GS Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 41, (3), 332-343 2010 3.4
75 Optimization and characterization of a new lipopeptide biosurfactant produced by marine Brevibacterium aureum MSA13 in solid state culture Kiran GS, T. Anto Thomas, Joseph Selvin, B. Sabarathnam, and A. P. Lipton Bioresource Technology 101, (7) 2389-2396 2010 11.88
76 Sponge-microbial interactions: Ecological implications and bioprospecting avenues Sponge-microbial interactions: Ecological implications and bioprospecting avenues Critical Reviews in Microbiology 36, (1), 82-90 2010 7.349
77 Biofilm disruption potential of a glycolipid biosurfactant from marine Brevibacterium casei Biofilm disruption potential of a glycolipid biosurfactant from marine Brevibacterium casei FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology 59, (3), 432-438 2010 2.182
78 Antimicrobial potential and seasonality of red algae collected from the southwest coast of India tested against shrimp, human and phytopathogens Manilal, Aseer, Sugathan Sujith, Kiran GS, et al. Annals of Microbiology 59, (2), 207-219 2009 3.168
79 Optimization and production of novel antimicrobial agents from sponge associated marine actinomycetes Nocardiopsis dassonvillei MAD08 Selvin, Joseph, S. Shanmughapriya, R. Gandhimathi, Kiran GS, et al. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 83, (3), 435 2009 5.560
80 Optimization and production of a biosurfactant from the sponge-associated marine fungus Aspergillus ustus MSF3 Kiran GS, et al. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 73, (2), 250-256 2009 5.999
81 Production and characterization of lipopeptide biosurfactant by a sponge-associated marine actinomycetes Nocardiopsis alba MSA10 Gandhimathi, R., Kiran GS, et al. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering 32, (6), 825-835 2009 3.431
82 Culturable heterotrophic bacteria from the marine sponge Dendrilla nigra: isolation and phylogenetic diversity of actinobacteria Culturable heterotrophic bacteria from the marine sponge Dendrilla nigra: isolation and phylogenetic diversity of actinobacteria Helgoland Marine Research 63, (3) 239 2009 2.217
83 Optimization, production, and partial characterization of an alkalophilic amylase produced by sponge associated marine bacterium Halobacterium salinar Shanmughapriya, S., Kiran GS, et al Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering 14, (1), 67-75 2009 3.386
84 Sponge-associated marine bacteria as indicators of heavy metal pollution Selvin, Joseph, S. ShanmughaPriya, Kiran GS, T. Thangavelu, and N. SapnaBai Microbiological Research 164, (3): 352-363 2009 5.415
85 Antimicrobial potential of sponge associated marine actinomycetes Gandhimathi, R., M. Arunkumar, J. Selvin, T. Thangavelu, S. Sivaramakrishnan, Kiran GS, et al. Journal de MycologieMedicale 18, no. 1: 16-22 2008 3.746
86 Optimization of extracellular psychrophilic alkaline lipase produced by marine Pseudomonas sp.(MSI057) Kiran GS, et al Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering 31, (5): 483-492 2008 3.431
87 Optimization of extracellular thermotolerant alkaline protease produced by marine Roseobacter sp.(MMD040) Shanmughapriya, S., J. Krishnaveni, Joseph Selvin, R. Gandhimathi, M. Arunkumar, T. Thangavelu, Kiran GS, and K. Natarajaseenivasan Shanmughapriya, S., J. Krishnaveni, Joseph Selvin, R. Gandhimathi, M. Arunkumar, T. Thangavelu, Kiran GS, and K. Natarajaseenivasan 31, (5): 427-433 2008 3.431
88 Biopotentials of seaweeds collected from southwest coast of India AseerManilal, S. Sujith, S. Shanmughapriya, J. Selvin, T. Thangavelu, R. Gandhimathi, M. Arunkumar, T. BastinBaskar, G. Seghal Kiran, M.V.N. Panikkar Journal of Marine Science and Technology 17: 67-73 2008 1.947
89 Antimicrobial activity of seaweeds extracts against multiresistant pathogens Shanmughapriya, Santhanam, AseerManilal, SugathanSujith, Joseph Selvin, Kiran GS, and KalimuthusamyNatarajaseenivasan Annals of Microbiology 58, no. 3 535-541 2008 3.168
90 Purification and characterization of tannin acyl hydrolase from Aspergillus niger ATCC 16620 Sabu, A., Kiran GS, & Pandey, A. Food Technology and Biotechnology 43(2), 133-138 2005 3.918

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Details of Conference Publication Page Nos. Year
1 Marine soft corals as potential source of bioactive compounds Anuj et al Marine meet - 2015
2 Implications of good farm management practices in shrimp aquaculture Anuj et al NatlSemEmer Trend in Aquaculture - 2013
3 Prospective approaches in shrimp disease management Aseer et al Aquatic Animal Health and Management - 2013

Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.

Chapters in Books

S.No Title of the Chapters Name of the Authors Title of the Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Quorum quenching compounds from natural sources Kiran et al Bioresource and bioprocess in biotechnology Springer 2016 978-981-10-4282-9
2 Bioactive compounds and marine microorganisms Priyadharshini et al Bioactive marine natural products Taylor and francis 2016 9781498702560
3 Industrial enzymes from marine environment: Bioprospecting aspects and assessment of their Applications Kiran et al Advances in Marine Biotechnology Lab Lambert academic publishing, Germany 2013 978-3-659-37533-0
4 Biosurfactants Exploring marine environment for novel Derivatives Kiran et al Advances in Marine Biotechnology Lab Lambert academic publishing, Germany 2013 978-3-659- 37533
5 Microbial production of tannase and solid state fermentation used in agro industrial waste Kiran et al Chemistry and biotechnology of polyphenols CiBET publishers 2011 978-81-920-7822025
6 Spoges as indicator of pollution Priya et al Causes and effects of heavy metal pollution Nova 2009 978

Edited Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Advances in Marine Biotechnology Kiran et al Lab Lambert academic publishing, Germany 2013 978-3-659- 37533

Ongoing Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Development of anti-infective molecule from marine bacteria to target Virulence cascade and biofilm of Pathogenic Vibrios DST- CONACYT 3 18 2017
2 Elucidation of degrdation intermediates of polyhydroxybutyrates DST Women excellence 3 18 2017
3 Evaluation of lipopeptide isolated from marine bacteria as anti-infectives target bacteria signalling and biofilm formation in Group A Streptococcus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa DST 3 49 2015

Ongoing Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year

Completed Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 High Throughput selection and production of Polyhydroxyalkanotes from the Metagenome of Marine Sponge(s). DBT 2013-2016 Rs. 52 lakhs 2013
2 Development of novel Biosurfactants from Marine Actionobacteria UGC 2013-2015 6 2013
3 High throughput selection and production of biosurfactants from the metagenome of marine sponges DST (Indo-Ireland) 3 6.8 2012
4 Development of greener bioprocess for the production of biosurfactants from marine bacteria DST 3 23 2012

Completed Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year

Career Guidance Offered to students

S.No Name of the Scheme No. of Students Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling No. of Students Passed No. of Students Placed

List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,

S.No Name of the Programme/Scheme Date of Implementation No. of Students Enrolled Agencies Involved

Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre
1 2017 M.SC 8 Food Science and Technology
2 2016 M.SC 8 Food Science and Technology
3 2015 M.SC 8 Food Science and Technology
4 2014 M.SC 8 Food Science and Technology
5 2013 M.SC 9 Food Science and Technology
6 2012 M.SC 1 Food Science and Technology
7 2011 M.SC 2 Microbiology

Research Guidance - Ph.D

S.No Student Name Registration Date Registration No. Thesis Title Thesis Submitted Status Thesis Submitted Date Vivavoce Completed Status Date Awarded
1 Amrudha Ravindran 17-08-2016 20161158003 Bioemulsfiers YES 14-07-2022 YES 24-03-2023
2 Arya Sajayan 28-09-2015 20151152005 Antimicrobials YES 26-03-2021 YES 01-04-2022
3 Navya Poulose 28-09-2015 20151152001 Phytosterols YES 23-07-2020 YES 30-11-2021
4 S. Priyadharshini 28-09-2015 20151158004 Polyhydroxybutyrate to control Vibriosis YES 28-09-2018 YES 30-11-2018

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

S.No Scholar Name Designation Funding Agency Fellowship Title Year of Joining Year of Completion

Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year

S.No Conference/ workshop attended for which financial support provided Professional body for which membership fee is provided Amount of Support Place From Date To Date Year

E-Lecture Details

S.No E-Lecture Title Development of e-content/e-learning/delivering Member of Editorial Bodies Reviewer/Referee of
Content/Module Title Institution/Platform Year Weblink

Details of Online Education Conducted

S.No Nature of Online Course No. of Sessions Target Group Date

Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme

S.No Title of the Paper Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme Organized by Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Development of antibiofilm biosurfactants against shrimp vibrio pathogens International Symposium on Aquaculture Nutrition UES, CICESE, CONACYT, Mexico International - - 2017
2 Lipopeptide- bioemulsifers as next-generation anti-infectives Conference TANUVAS National Sep 13 Sep 14 2014
3 Genetically modified crops conference DST-Inspire, Cauvery College National Aug 3 Aug 4 2013
4 Indo-UK conference on Shrimp Aquaculture Indo-UK conference Bharathidasan University International Jan 25 Jan 27 2012
5 Bioprocess technology and SSF Seminar HCC, Nagercoil National - - 2005

Conferences/Seminars Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 National Seminar on Facilitation of Skill Development & Startups in Food Sector (Co-organiser) AFSTI Culture and Convention Centre, PU National 19-03-2018 19-03-2018 2018
2 National conference on Food regulation in India current status and way forward (Convener) AFSTI Pondicherry University, two days National 27-03-2017 28-03-2017 2017
3 Indo-UK conference on Probiotics in Shrimp Aquaculture (Member) Royal Society of London Bharathidasan University International - - 2012

Workshop Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Workshop on Tribal Medicines (Co-organiser) - One day Regional March - 2005
2 National Workshop on Biotechniques (Co- organizer) TNSCST Five days National - - 2003

Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

S.No Name of the Position Agency/Organisation Duration Nature of Duties

Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies

S.No Name of the Body/Society Nature of Affiliation Year
1 AFST(I) Secretary-Pondicherry Chapter 2017
2 IAS, INSA and NASI Fellow Guide of Summer Research Fellowship Programme for Students and Teachers 2015
3 Indian Science Congress Member 2009
4 ICBM Member 2005
5 Journal Club of Biotech Consortia Member 2004

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Innovation club Member 2015 collect details of innovations
2 U.G Board of studies in Microbiology 2015-2017 member
3 Board of studies in Food Science and Technology 2017 Member

Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

S.No Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Member of Doctoral Commitee, Sathyabama University 2017 Suggestions to research
2 Shrimp farmers meet 2012 Organising meetings
3 Member of Doctoral Commitee, Pondicherry University 2014 Suggestions to research
4 Member of JRF selection Commitee 2013 Selection of candidates

Collaboration with Institution/Industry

S.No Collaborator Name Designation Institution/Industry Type Nature of Collaboration Period of Collaboration Visits to Collaborating
Institution / Industry		 Details of Collaborative Research/Teaching
From Date To Date From Date To Date
1 Prof. Cruz Suárez Director UANL INTERNATIONAL Research 2014 - 2017 - Indo--Mexico
2 Prof. Alan Dobson Professor UCC INTERNATIONAL Research 2011 till date 2012 - Indo-Ireland

Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)

S.No Title of the FDP Organiser Venue Duration From Date To Date Year

Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted

S.No Name of the Programme No. of Participants Venue Duration From Date To Date Year Revenue Generated

Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme

S.No IMPRESS/IMPRINT/SPARC/STARS/LEAP/Others Place From Date To Date Year

Enrolment under ARPIT Programme

S.No Name of the Programme Period of the Programme
From Date To Date