JOSEPH SELVIN Professor

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  • Department of Microbiology
  • School of Life Sciences
  • josephselvinss@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-doc Metagenomics University College Cork, Ireland 2011
2 Ph.D Pathology CMFRI and M.S. University 2002
3 M.Sc. M.S. University 1996
4 B.Sc. M.S. University 1993

Area of Specializaion

Microbiome Biology, Microbial Genomics and Bioprospecting

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 Outstanding Scientist Award NATIONAL AVMC-Combating Antimicrobial Resistance (CAMR-2022) 2022 -
2 Member of Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) NATIONAL Kerala Biotechnology Commission 2022 -
3 Review Panel Member of American Association of University Women INTERNATIONAL AAUW 2022 -
4 DBT Nominee, Instutional Biosafety Committee NATIONAL DBT 2020 -
5 DBT Nominee, Instutional Biosafety Committee NATIONAL DBT 2020 -
6 DBT Nominee, Instutional Biosafety Committee NATIONAL DBT 2020 -
7 Academic Editor INTERNATIONAL PLOS One 2018 -
8 ICMR International Fellow INTERNATIONAL ICMR - NTU, Singapore 2018 -
9 FNAAS (Fellow of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences) NATIONAL National Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2018 -
10 Member NATIONAL Kerala Biotech Council (KBC) 2017 -
11 Member of Advisory Board INTERNATIONAL Journal of Marine Natural Products 2017 -
12 External reviewer INTERNATIONAL Projects submitted under Cluster of Excellence "Future Ocean" in Kiel University 2016 -
13 Editor INTERNATIONAL Four International Journals 2016 -
14 Member - Marine Synthetic Biology NATIONAL DBT 2016 -
15 Member of task-force NATIONAL Kerala State Council of Science and Technology 2016 -
16 Member of task-force NATIONAL Gujarat Marine Biotechnology Board 2014 -
17 Member of empowered task-force on Marine Natural Products, Department of Biotechnology-Ministry of Earth Sciences NATIONAL DBT-MoES 2014 -
18 Member of task-force NATIONAL DBT 2012 -
19 Indian organizer of Indo-UK conference (2012) on shrimp aquaculture INTERNATIONAL Royal Society of London 2012 -
20 BOYSCAST Fellow NATIONAL DST 2010 -
21 Fellow Guide NATIONAL IAS, INSA and NASI 2009 -
22 Young Investigator award NATIONAL DBT 2008 -
23 NPG award INTERNATIONAL Nature Publishing Group Award 2006 -
24 TEMA Grant award INTERNATIONAL UNESCO 2006 -
25 Prof. LSS Kumar Memorial Award NATIONAL Indian National Science Academy (INSA) 2006 -
26 Young Scientist Medal NATIONAL Indian National Science Academy (INSA) 2006 -
27 Young Scientist NATIONAL DST 2004 -
28 Jawaharlal Nehru Award NATIONAL Indian Council of Agricultural Research 2003 20000

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 Professor Drug Discovery and Development Research Unit Bharathidasan University
2 Coordinator Microbiology Pondicherry University
3 Professsor Microbiology Pondicherry University

Research Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution Area of Research
1 Research Officer ICFRE Bangalore Marine Microbiology
2 ICMR International Fellow SCELSE Nanyang Technological University Biofilm

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 Falcoshrimp APPLIED India Patent 2018 INTERNATIONAL NO
2 Pigment production GRANTED US patent 2016 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 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 4.235
2 Revealing antibiotic resistance in therapeutic and dietary probiotic supplements J Selvin, D Maity, A Sajayan, S Kiran Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance In Press 2020 2.706
3 Dietary administration of gelatinised polyhydroxybutyrate to Penaeus vannamei improved growth performance and enhanced immune response against Vibrio S Kiran, S Priyadharshini, A Sajayan, A Ravindran, GB Priyadharshini, J Selvin Aquaculture 517, 734773 2020 3.224
4 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 et al. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology 205, 111816 2020 4.383
5 Metagenomic sequencing reveals altered bacterial abundance during coral-sponge interaction: insights into the invasive process of coral-killing sponge T Thinesh, R Meenatchi, AN Lipton, DR Anandhan, PA Jose et al. Microbiological Research 126553 2020 4.859
6 Phylogenomic proximity and comparative proteomic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 R Prathiviraj, GS Kiran, J Selvin Gene Reports In Press 2020 N/A
7 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 4.859
8 Diversity of a bacterial community associated with Cliona lobata Hancock and Gelliodes pumila (Lendenfeld, 1887) sponges on the South‑East coast of Ramu Meenatchi1, Pownraj Brindangnanam, Saqib Hassan, Kumarasamy Rathna, G. Seghal Kiran & Joseph Selvin Scientific Reports In Press 2020 4.011
9 Microbiome definition re-visited: old concepts and new challenges G. Berg, D Rybakova, D Fischer, T Cernava, MCC Vergès, T Charles et al. Microbiome In Press 2020 12.16
10 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 3.056
11 The gut microbiome of Kashmiri women with polycystic ovary syndrome shows significant enrichment at multiple genera, including Bifidobacterium M Kaakinen, A Demirkan, S Hassan, MA Ganie, J Selvin, P Vogazianos et al. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS 27, 1712-1713 2019 4.346
12 Sponges Lubomirskiidae as bioindicators of the state of Lake Baikal VB Itskovich, AM Shigarova, OY Glyzina, OV Kaluzhnaya, GB Borovskii et al. Limnology and Freshwater Biology 172-176 2019 N/A
13 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 2.140
14 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 2.06
15 Draft genome sequence of Pseudoalteromonas piscicida strain 36Y_RITHPW, a hypersaline seawater isolate from the south coast of Sonora, Mexico R Sánchez-Díaz, ZJ Molina-Garza, LE Cruz-Suárez, J Selvin, et al. Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 16, 83-86 2019 2.706
16 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 2.914
17 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 4.049
18 Bifidobacterium is enriched in gut microbiome of Kashmiri women with polycystic ovary syndrome S Hassan, MA Kaakinen, H Draisma, MA Ganie, A Rashid, Z Balkhiyarova, et al. bioRxiv 718510 2019 N/A
19 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 2.140
20 Marine sponge microbial association: towards disclosing unique symbiotic interactions GS Kiran, S Sekar, P Ramasamy, T Thinesh, S Hassan, AN Lipton, J Selvin Marine Environmental Research 140, 169-179 2018 2.727
21 Synthetic biology approaches: Towards sustainable exploitation of marine bioactive molecules GS Kiran, P Ramasamy, S Sekar, M Ramu, S Hassan, SN Arun, J Selvin International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 112, 1278-1288 2018 5.162
22 Emergence of a multi host biofilm forming opportunistic pathogen Staphylococcus sciuri D26 in coral Favites abdita S Divya, T Thinesh, GS Kiran, S Hassan, J Selvin Microbial Pathogenesis 120, 204-212 2018 2.914
23 An antibiotic agent pyrrolo [1, 2-a] pyrazine-1, 4-dione, hexahydro isolated from a marine bacteria Bacillus tequilensis MSI45 effectively controls mu Selvin RSC Advances 8 (32), 17837-17846 2018 3.108
24 Emergence of a multi host biofilm forming opportunistic pathogen Staphylococcus sciuri D26 in coral Favites abdita Selvin Marine Environmental Research - 2018 3.159
25 Emergence of a multi host biofilm forming opportunistic pathogen Staphylococcus sciuri D26 in coral Favites abdita Selvin Microbial Pathogenesis 120: 204-212 2018 2.332
26 Synthetic biology approaches: Towards sustainable exploitation of marine bioactive molecules Selvin International journal of biological macromolecules 2018/1/31 2018 3.909
27 Synthesis of Nm-PHB (nanomelanin-polyhydroxy butyrate) nanocomposite film and its protective effect against biofilm- forming multi drug resistant Stap Selvin Scientific Reports 7 2017 5.228
28 Revealing the ability of a novel polysaccharide bioflocculant in bioremediation of heavy metals sensed in a Vibrio bioluminescence reporter assay Selvin Environmental Pollution 228, 118-127 2017 5.099
29 Advancements in diagnosis and control measures of viral pathogens in aquaculture: an Indian perspective Selvin Aquaculture International 25 (1), 251-264 2017 1.286
30 Utilization of bioresources for sustainable biofuels: A Review Selvin Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 73, 205-214 2017 9.184
31 Production of Lipopeptide Biosurfactant by a Marine Nesterenkonia sp. and Its Application in Food Industry Selvin Frontiers in Microbiology 8 2017 4.167
32 Characterization of bioactive chitosan and sulfated chitosan from Doryteuthis singhalensis (Ortmann, 1891) Ramasamy et al. International journal of biological macromolecules 99, 682-691 2017 3.909
33 A novel cold active esterase from a deep sea sponge Stelletta normani metagenomic library Eric et al. Frontiers in Marine Science 4, 287 2017 -
34 Short-term in situ shading effectively mitigates linear progression of coral-killing sponge Terpios hoshinota Selvin PLOS one 12 (8), e0182365 2017 2.806
35 Degradation intermediates of poly-hydroxy butyrate inhibits phenotypic expression of virulence factors and biofilm formation in luminescent Vibrio sp. Selvin Nature (NPJ) Biofilms and Microbiomes 2, 16002 2016 4.128
36 Marine sponge-associated bacteria as a potential source for polyhydroxyalkanoates Selvin Critical Reviews in Microbiology 1-19 2016 8.192
37 Ketide Synthase (KS) domain prediction and analysis of iterative type II PKS gene in marine sponge-associated actinobacteria producing biosurfactants Selvin Frontiers in Microbiology 7, 63 2016 4.167
38 Characterization of an exopolysaccharide from probiont Enterobacter faecalis MSI12 and its effect on the disruption of Candida albicans biofilm Selvin RSC Advances (88), 71573- 71585 2015 3.708
39 Rhamnolipid biosurfactants: evolutionary implications, applications and future prospects from untapped marine resource Selvin Critical Reviews in Biotechnology 1-17 2015 7.83
40 Intrusion of coral-killing sponge (Terpios hoshinota) on the reef of Palk Bay Thinesh et al. Current Science 109 (6), 1030 2015 0.9
41 Biosurfactant production from marine bacteria associated with sponge Callyspongia diffusa. Selvin* 3Biotech DOI 10.1007/s13205014-0242-9. 2015 1.497
42 Antiadhesive activity of poly-hydroxy butyrate biopolymer from a marine Brevibacterium casei MSI04 against shrimp pathogenic vibrios Selvin Microbial Cell Factories 13:114 2014 4.25
43 Molecular characterization and bioactivity profile of the tropical sponge- associated bacterium Shewanella algae VCDB Rachanamol et al. Helgoland Marine Research 10.1007/s10152- 014-0386-3 2014 1.509
44 Production of Glycolipid Biosurfactant from Sponge-Associated Marine Actinobacterium Brachybacterium paraconglomeratum MSA21 Selvin Journal of Surfactants and Detergents 17: 531-542 2014 1.853
45 Melanin -templated rapid synthesis of silver nanostructures Selvin Journal of Nanobiotechnology 12(1), 18. 2014 5.294
46 Synthesis of carbohydrate polymer encrusted gold nanoparticles using bacterial exopolysaccharide: A novel and greener approach Selvin RSC Adv., DOI: 10.1039 2014 3.708
47 Effect of Fe nanoparticle on growth and glycolipid biosurfactant production under solid state culture by marine Nocardiopsis sp. MSA13A Selvin BMC Biotechnology 14(1), 48 2014 2.605
48 A statistical approach for optimization of polyhydroxybutyrate production by marine Bacillus subtilis MSBN17 Selvin International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 59, 170-177. 2013 3.909
49 Synthesis of silver nanoparticles by polysaccharide bioflocculant producedfrom marine Bacillus subtilis MSBN17 Selvin Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 102, 13-20. 2013 4.287
50 Optimization and production of pyrrolidone antimicrobial agent from marine sponge-associated Streptomyces sp. MAPS15 Selvin Bioprocess and biosystems engineering 1-13 2013 2.139
51 Optimization of polyhydroxybutyrate production by marine Bacillus megaterium MSBN04 under solid state culture. Selvin 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 Selvin Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering 36(12), 1817-1827 2013 2.139
53 In vivo therapeutic potentiality of red seaweed, Asparagopsis (Bonnemaisoniales, Rhodophyta) in the treatment of Vibriosis in Penaeus monodon Fabriciu Aseer Manilal et al. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 19: 165–175 2012 3.139
54 Isolation identification and biochemical characterization of a novel halo-tolerant lipase from the metagenome of the marine sponge Haliclona simulans. Selvin Microbial Cell Factories 11 (1), 72 2012 4.45

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 Draft Genome Sequences of Bacillus pumilus 36R ATNSAL and B. safensis 13L LOBSAL, Two Potential Candidate Probiotic Strains for Shrimp Aquaculture Ricardo Sánchez-Díaz, Zinnia Judith Molina-Garza, Lucía Elizabeth Cruz-Suárez, Joseph Selvin, George Seghal Kiran, Bruno Gómez-Gil, Lucio Galaviz-Silva, José Cuauhtémoc Ibarra-Gámez Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2022.10.002 2022 4.349
2 Microbiome Research as an Effective Driver of Success Stories in Agrifood Systems–A Selection of Case Studies Rocío Olmo, Stefanie Urimare Wetzels, Jaderson Silveira Leite Armanhi, Paulo Arruda, Gabriele Berg, Tomislav Cernava, Paul D Cotter, Solon Cordeiro Araujo, Rafael Soares Correa de Souza, Ilario Ferro Frontiers in microbiology volume 13: Article 834622 2022 6.06
3 Identification of genotypic variants and its proteomic mutations of Brazilian SARS-CoV-2 isolates Ragothaman Prathiviraj, Paulchamy Chellapandi, Ajima Begum, George Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Virus research 307:198618 2022 6.28
4 Identification and characterization of the novel bioactive compounds from microalgae and cyanobacteria for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applicatio Saqib Hassan, Ramu Meenatchi, Kalpana Pachillu, Sonia Bansal, Pownraj Brindangnanam, Jesu Arockiaraj, George Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Journal of Basic Microbiology 62:999–1029 2022 2.65
5 Bifidobacterium Is Enriched in Gut Microbiome of Kashmiri Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Saqib Hassan, Marika A Kaakinen, Harmen Draisma, Liudmila Zudina, Mohd A Ganie, Aafia Rashid, Zhanna Balkhiyarova, George S Kiran, Paris Vogazianos, Christos Shammas, Joseph Selvin, Athos Antoniades, Genes 13(2): 379 2022 4.474
6 Revealing the effect of lipopeptide on improving the probiotics characteristics: Flavor and texture enhancer in the formulated yogurt Amrudha Ravindran, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Food Chemistry 375:131718 2022 9.231
7 Fast and highly efficient liquid chromatographic methods for qualification and quantification of antibiotic residues from environmental waste Abhishesh Kumar Mehata, M Nikitha Lakshmi Suseela, Patharaj Gokul, Ankit Kumar Malik, Matte Kasi Viswanadh, Chandrashekhar Singh, Joseph Selvin, Madaswamy S Muthu Microchemical Journal 179: 107573 2022 4.821
8 Fermentation microbiome and metabolic profiles of Indian palm wine R Prathiviraj, Riya Rajeev, Chris Maria Jose, Ajima Begum, Joseph Selvin, George Seghal Kiran Gene Reports 27:101543 2022 0.307
9 Potential probiotic properties and molecular identification of lactic acid Bacteria isolated from fermented millet porridge or ragi koozh and jalebi b Manoharan Manovina, Balasubramanian Thamarai Selvi, Ragothaman Prathiviraj, Joseph Selvin Animal Gene 26: 200134 2022 0.57
10 Gut microbiome responses in the metabolism of human dietary components: Implications in health and homeostasis Riya Rajeev, PS Seethalakshmi, Prasant Kumar Jena, R Prathiviraj, George Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 62 (27): 7615-7631 2022 11.176
11 Analysis of the gut microbiota of healthy CARI-Nirbheek (Aseel cross) Chickens: A Metagenomic Approaches S Sowmiya, R Jasmine, Sivakumar Mohan, Rameshkumar Santhanam, R Prathiviraj, George Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Environmental Advances Volume 9, 100304 2022 3.4
12 Application of Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate in Shrimp Health Management. Aplicación de poli-β-hydroxybutyrato en el manejo de la salud del camarón. Riya Rajeev, PS Seethalakshmi, George Seghal Kiran, Lucía Elizabeth Cruz Suárez, Joseph Selvin Avances en Nutrición Acuicola 1 (1): 35-49 2022 0
13 Fatty Acid Methyl Esters From the Coral-Associated Bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa Inhibit Virulence and Biofilm Phenotypes in Multidrug Resistant Karuppiah Vijay, George Seghal Kiran, S Divya, Kavitha Thangavel, Sathiamoorthi Thangavelu, Ranjithkumar Dhandapani, Joseph Selvin Frontiers in microbiology 12: 631853 2021 6.06
14 Microbiome Analysis of Healthy and Bleached Freshwater Sponges Valeria Itskovich, O Kaluzhnaya, R Prathiviraj, G Seghal Kiran, J Selvin 1st International Electronic Conference on Biological Diversity, Ecology and Evolution session Microbial Diversity and Culture Collections - 2021 0
15 Development of microbiome biobanks–challenges and opportunities MJ Ryan, Michael Schloter, Gabriele Berg, Tanja Kostic, Linda L Kinkel, Kellye Eversole, James A Macklin, Bettina Schelkle, Maria Kazou, Inga Sarand, Brajesh K Singh, Doreen Fischer, Emmanuelle Maguin Trends in microbiology 29(2): 89-92 2021 17.09
16 Insights into the role of vaginal microbiome in women's health Namrata Deka, Saqib Hassan, George Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Journal of Basic Microbiology 61:1071–1084. 2021 2.65
17 Anti-diabetic Potential of a Stigmasterol From the Seaweed Gelidium spinosum and Its Application in the Formulation of Nanoemulsion Conjugate for th Navya Poulose, Arya Sajayan, Amrudha Ravindran, Ambili Chandran, G Balasubramanian Priyadharshini, Joseph Selvin, G Seghal Kiran Frontiers in nutrition Volume 8 Article 694362 2021 6.59
18 In Vitro Analysis of Neuroprotective and Antioxidant Property of Sponge Extract GB Priyadharshini, C Jaynthy, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology 7760-7771 2021 0.9
19 A gelatinized lipopeptide diet effectively modulates immune response, disease resistance and gut microbiome in Penaeus vannamei challenged with Vibrio R Prathiviraj, Riya Rajeev, Henrietta Fernandes, K Rathna, Anuj Nishanth Lipton, Joseph Selvin, George Seghal Kiran Fish & Shellfish Immunology 112:92-107 2021 4.58
20 A novel anti-infective molecule nesfactin identified from sponge associated bacteria Nesterenkonia sp. MSA31 against multidrug resistant Pseudomonas a George Seghal Kiran, Arya Sajayan, Aarthy Balakrishnan, R Prathiv Raj, Abdulhammed Sabu, Joseph Selvin Microbial Pathogenesis 104923 2021 3.73
21 Microbiome Changes of Endemic Lake Baikal Sponges during Bleaching Syndrome Development Valeria Itskovich, Oxana Kaluzhnaya, Olga Glyzina, Ragothaman Prathiviraj, George Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Diversity 13(12): 653 2021 3.029
22 Delineating the impact of COVID-19 on antimicrobial resistance: An Indian perspective PS Seethalakshmi, Oliver J Charity, Theodoros Giakoumis, George Seghal Kiran, Shiranee Sriskandan, Nikolaos Voulvoulis, Joseph Selvin Science of The Total Environment Volume 818:151702 2021 10.753
23 Shrimp disease management for sustainable aquaculture: innovations from nanotechnology and biotechnology PS Seethalakshmi, Riya Rajeev, George Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Aquaculture International 29(4): 1591-1620 2021 2.9
24 Structural elucidation and antimicrobial activity of a diketopiperazine isolated from a Bacillus sp. associated with the marine sponge Spongia offi Dhruba Bhattacharya, Tapan Kumar Lai, Amit Saha, Joseph Selvin, Joydeep Mukherjee Natural Product Research 35(14): 2315-2323 2021 2.48
25 Dietary Influence on the Dynamics of the Human Gut Microbiome: Prospective Implications in Interventional Therapies KK Adithya, Riya Rajeev, Joseph Selvin, George Seghal Kiran ACS Food Science & Technology 1(5):717-736 2021 1.7
26 Diversity of a bacterial community associated with Cliona lobata Hancock and Gelliodes pumila (Lendenfeld, 1887) sponges on the South-East coast of In Ramu Meenatchi, Pownraj Brindangnanam, Saqib Hassan, Kumarasamy Rathna, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Scientific reports 10(1):1-12 2020 4.9
27 Photoprotective effect of nanomelanin-seaweed concentrate in formulated cosmetic cream: With improved antioxidant and wound healing properties Navya Poulose, Arya Sajayan, Amrudha Ravindran, TV Sreechithra, Vishnu Vardhan, Joseph Selvin, George Seghal Kiran Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology 205:111816 2020 6.81
28 Revealing the efficacy of thermostable biosurfactant in heavy metal bioremediation and surface treatment in vegetables Amrudha Ravindran, Arya Sajayan, Gopal Balasubramian Priyadharshini, Joseph Selvin, George Seghal Kiran Frontiers in microbiology Volume 11 | Article 222 2020 6.06
29 Revealing the impact of global mass bleaching on coral microbiome through 16S rRNA gene-based metagenomic analysis Ramu Meenatchi, Thangadurai Thinesh, Pownraj Brindangnanam, Saqib Hassan, George Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Microbiological research 233:126408 2020 5.07
30 Dietary administration of gelatinised polyhydroxybutyrate to Penaeus vannamei improved growth performance and enhanced immune response against Vibrio George Seghal Kiran, Sethu Priyadharshini, Arya Sajayan, Amrudha Ravindran, Gopal Balasubramanian Priyadharshini, Uthandakalaipandian Ramesh, Lucia Elizabeth Cruz Suarez, Joseph Selvin Aquaculture 517:734773 2020 4.24
31 Microbiome definition re-visited: old concepts and new challenges. Microbiome 8: 103 Gabriele Berg, Daria Rybakova, Doreen Fischer, Tomislav Cernava, MC Champomier Vergès, Trevor Charles, Xiaoyulong Chen, L Cocolin, K Eversole, G Herrero Corral, M Kazou, L Kinkel, L Lange, N Lima, A Microbiome 8 , 103 2020 14.35
32 Development of Antibiofilm Compounds from Marine Bacteria Joseph Selvin - - 2020 -
33 Healthy microbiome: a key to successful and sustainable shrimp aquaculture Riya Rajeev, KK Adithya, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Reviews in Aquaculture Volume 13, Issue 1 p. 238-258 2020 10.61
34 Draft Genome Sequence of Bacillus sp. Strain SPB7, Isolated from the Marine Sponge Spongia officinalis Dhruba Bhattacharya, Sergio de los Santos Villalobos, Valeria Valenzuela Ruiz, Joseph Selvin, Joydeep Mukherjee Microbiology Resource Announcements 9(30): e00358-20 2020 0.877
35 Revealing antibiotic resistance in therapeutic and dietary probiotic supplements Joseph Selvin, Debanjana Maity, Arya Sajayan, George Seghal Kiran Journal of global antimicrobial resistance 22:202-205 2020 4.39
36 Promising treatment strategies to combat Staphylococcus aureus biofilm infections: an updated review PS Seethalakshmi, Riya Rajeev, George Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Biofouling 1159-1181 2020 3.2
37 Zoonotic evolution and implications of microbiome in viral transmission and infection Riya Rajeev, R Prathiviraj, George Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Virus research Volume 290, 198175 2020 6.28
38 Microbiome definition re-visited: old concepts and new challenges Gabriele Berg, Daria Rybakova, Doreen Fischer, Tomislav Cernava, Marie-Christine Champomier Vergès, Trevor Charles, Xiaoyulong Chen, Luca Cocolin, Kellye Eversole, Gema Herrero Corral, Maria Kazou, L Microbiome 8(1):1-22 2020 14.35
39 Bacillus rugosus sp. nov. producer of a diketopiperazine antimicrobial, isolated from marine sponge Spongia officinalis L. Dhruba Bhattacharya, Sergio de los Santos Villalobos, Valeria Valenzuela Ruiz, Joseph Selvin, Joydeep Mukherjee Antonie van Leeuwenhoek 113(11):1675-1687 2020 2.15
40 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, Rangasamy Anandham, Polpass Arul Jose, Sen-Lin Tang, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Microbiological Research 240:126553 2020 5.07
41 Bacteriophages for aquaculture disease control AS Ninawe, S Sivasankari, P Ramasamy, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Aquaculture International 28(5):1925-1938 2020 2.23
42 Study of variability of ITS1 and ITS2 spacers of rDNA of freshwater sponges (Porifera, Spongillida) VB Itskovich, AM Sokolova, O Kaluzhnaya, AS Yakhnenko, J Selvin Limnology and Freshwater Biology 785-786 2020 3.8
43 Phylogenomic proximity and comparative proteomic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 R Prathiviraj, George Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Gene reports 20:100777 2020 0.3
44 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, José Cuauhtémoc Ibarra-Gámez, Bruno Gómez-Gil, Lucio Galaviz-Silva Journal of global antimicrobial resistance 16:83-86 2019 4.34
45 Biogenic synthesis and effect of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to combat catheter-related urinary tract infections Meera Divya, George Seghal Kiran, Saqib Hassan, Joseph Selvin Biocatalysis and agricultural biotechnology 18:101037 2019 4.26
46 Response surface optimization of a glycolipid biosurfactant produced by a sponge associated marine bacterium Planococcus sp. MMD26 T Hema, G Seghal Kiran, Arya Sajayyan, Amrudha Ravendran, G Gowtham Raj, Joseph Selvin Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 18:101071 2019 4.26
47 Sponges Lubomirskiidae as bioindicators of the state of Lake Baikal VB Itskovich, AM Shigarova, O Yu Glyzina, Ox V Kaluzhnaya, GB Borovskii, J Selvin Limnology and Freshwater Biology 172-176 2019 3.809
48 Differential coral response to algae contact: Porites tissue loss, praise for Halimeda interaction at southeast coast of India Thangadurai Thinesh, Polpass Arul Jose, Pasiyappazham Ramasamy, Ramu Meenatchi, K Muthamizh Selvan, Joseph Selvin Environmental Science and Pollution Research 26(17):17845-17852 2019 5.192
49 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, Polpass Arul Jose, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Marine pollution bulletin 145:287-294 2019 5.55
50 The gut microbiome of Kashmiri women with polycystic ovary syndrome shows significant enrichment at multiple genera, including Bifidobacterium M Kaakinen, A Demirkan, S Hassan, MA Ganie, J Selvin, P Vogazianos, C Shammas, A Antoniades, I Prokopenko EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS 27:1712-1713 2019 5.31
51 Culture-dependent and metagenomic analysis of lesser horseshoe bats’ gut microbiome revealing unique bacterial diversity and signatures of potential Joseph Selvin, Sheryl Lanong, Donkupar Syiem, Surajit De Mandal, Highland Kayang, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar, G Seghal Kiran Microbial pathogenesis 137:103675 2019 3.738
52 An antibiotic agent pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine-1,4-dione,hexahydro isolated from a marine bacteria Bacillus tequilensis MSI45 effectively controls multi George Seghal Kirana, Sethu Priyadharsinia, Arya Sajayana, Amrudha Ravindrana and Joseph Selvin RSC advances 8(32):17837-17846 2018 4.036
53 Synthetic biology approaches: Towards sustainable exploitation of marine bioactive molecules G Seghal Kiran, Pasiyappazham Ramasamy, Sivasankari Sekar, Meenatchi Ramu, Saqib Hassan, AS Ninawe, Joseph Selvin International journal of biological macromolecules 112:1278-1288 2018 8.025
54 Emergence of a multi host biofilm forming opportunistic pathogen Staphylococcus sciuri D26 in coral Favites abdita S Divya, T Thinesh, G Seghal Kiran, SaMicrobial pathogenesisqib Hassan, Joseph Selvin Microbial pathogenesis 120:204-212 2018 3.738
55 Marine sponge microbial association: Towards disclosing unique symbiotic interactions G Seghal Kiran, Sivasankari Sekar, Pasiyappazham Ramasamy, Thangadurai Thinesh, Saqib Hassan, Anuj Nishanth Lipton, AS Ninawe, Joseph Selvin Marine environmental research 140:169-179 2018 3.34
56 Revealing the ability of a novel polysaccharide bioflocculant in bioremediation of heavy metals sensed in a Vibrio bioluminescence reporter assay Arya Sajayan, G Seghal Kiran, S Priyadharshini, Navya Poulose, Joseph Selvin Environmental Pollution 228:118-127 2017 9.98
57 Synthesis of Nm-PHB (nanomelanin-polyhydroxy butyrate) nanocomposite film and its protective effect against biofilm-forming multi drug resistant Staph George Seghal Kiran, Stephen A Jackson, Sethu Priyadharsini, Alan DW Dobson, Joseph Selvin Scientific reports 7(1):1-13 2017 4.9
58 Short-term in situ shading effectively mitigates linear progression of coral-killing sponge Terpios hoshinota Thangadurai Thinesh, Ramu Meenatchi, Ramasamy Pasiyappazham, Polpass Arul Jose, Muthamizh Selvan, George Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin PLoS One 12(8):e0182365 2017 3.75
59 Production of Lipopeptide Biosurfactant by a Marine Nesterenkonia sp. and Its Application in Food Industry George S Kiran, Sethu Priyadharsini, Arya Sajayan, Gopal B Priyadharsini, Navya Poulose, Joseph Selvin Frontiers in microbiology 8:1138 2017 5.64
60 Characterization of bioactive chitosan and sulfated chitosan from Doryteuthis singhalensis (Ortmann, 1891) Pasiyappazham Ramasamy, Namasivayam Subhapradha, Thangadurai Thinesh, Joseph Selvin, Kanagaraj Muthamizh Selvan, Vairamani Shanmugam, Annaian Shanmugam International journal of biological macromolecules 99:682-691 2017 8.025
61 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 16.799
62 Marine sponge-associated bacteria as a potential source for polyhydroxyalkanoates Ganesan Sathiyanarayanan, Ganesan Saibaba, George Seghal Kiran, Yung-Hun Yang, Joseph Selvin Critical reviews in microbiology 43(3):294-312 2017 7.624
63 Characterization of a novel cold active deep sea lipase from a metagenomic library from the sponge Stelletta normani Erik Borchert, Joseph Selvin, Seghal G Kiran, Stephen A Jackson, Fergal O’Gara, Alan DW Dobson The biotechnological potential of deep sea sponges and their associated microbiome 104 2017 -
64 Advancements in diagnosis and control measures of viral pathogens in aquaculture: an Indian perspective AS Ninawe, AS Hameed, J Selvin Aquaculture International 25(1):251-264 2017 2.235
65 characterization of an exopolysaccharide from probiont Enterobacter faecalis Msi12 and its effect on the disruption of Candida albicans biofilm G Seghal Kiran, S Priyadharshini, K Anitha, Elumalai Gnanamani, Joseph Selvin RSC advances 7(23):13878-13878 2017 4.036
66 Production of protease showing antibacterial activity by Bacillus subtilis VCDA associated with tropical marine sponge Callyspongia diffusa RS Rachanamol, AP Lipton, V Thankamani, AR Sarika, J Selvin J. Microb. Biochem. Technol 9(6):270-277 2017 5.89
67 A novel cold active esterase from a deep sea sponge Stelletta normani Erik Borchert, Joseph Selvin, Seghal G Kiran, Stephen A Jackson, Fergal O'Gara, Alan DW Dobson Frontiers in Marine Science Volume 4 | Article 287 2017 4.435
68 A novel cold active esterase from a deep sea sponge Stelletta normani Erik Borchert, Joseph Selvin, Seghal G Kiran, Stephen A Jackson, Fergal O'Gara, Alan DW Dobson Frontiers in Marine Science Volume 4 | Article 287 2017 4.435
69 Production of protease showing antibacterial activity by Bacillus subtilis VCDA associated with tropical marine sponge Callyspongia diffusa RS Rachanamol, AP Lipton, V Thankamani, AR Sarika, J Selvin J. Microb. Biochem. Technol 9(6):270-277 2017 5.89
70 characterization of an exopolysaccharide from probiont Enterobacter faecalis Msi12 and its effect on the disruption of Candida albicans biofilm G Seghal Kiran, S Priyadharshini, K Anitha, Elumalai Gnanamani, Joseph Selvin RSC advances 7(23):13878-13878 2017 4.036
71 Role of Marine Metabolites in Shrimp Growth, Production and Disease Prevention Anuj Nishanth Lipton, Joseph Selvin, Seghal Kiran, Aaron Premnath Lipton Avances en Nutrición Acuicola - 2017 0
72 Development of Antibiofilm Biosurfactants from Marine Bacteria Against Shrimp Vibrio pathogens G Seghal Kiran, Saba Rathnam, Sethu Priyadharsini, Joseph Selvin Avances en Nutrición Acuicola - 2017 0
73 A Novel Cold Active Esterase from a Deep Sea Sponge Stelletta normani Metagenomic Library Erik Borchert, Joseph Selvin, Seghal G Kiran, Stephen A Jackson, Fergal O'Gara, Alan DW Dobson Frontiers in Marine Science 4:287 2017 4.435
74 Revealing the ability of a novel polysaccharide bioflocculant in bioremediation of heavy metals sensed in a Vibrio bioluminescence reporter assay Arya Sajayan, G Seghal Kiran, S Priyadharshini, Navya Poulose, Joseph Selvin Environmental Pollution 228:118-127 2017 9.98
75 Synthesis of Nm-PHB (nanomelanin-polyhydroxy butyrate) nanocomposite film and its protective effect against biofilm-forming multi drug resistant Staph George Seghal Kiran, Stephen A Jackson, Sethu Priyadharsini, Alan DW Dobson, Joseph Selvin Scientific reports 7(1):1-13 2017 4.9
76 Short-term in situ shading effectively mitigates linear progression of coral-killing sponge Terpios hoshinota Thangadurai Thinesh, Ramu Meenatchi, Ramasamy Pasiyappazham, Polpass Arul Jose, Muthamizh Selvan, George Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin PLoS One 12(8):e0182365 2017 3.75
77 Production of Lipopeptide Biosurfactant by a Marine Nesterenkonia sp. and Its Application in Food Industry George S Kiran, Sethu Priyadharsini, Arya Sajayan, Gopal B Priyadharsini, Navya Poulose, Joseph Selvin Frontiers in microbiology 8: 1138 2017 5.64
78 Characterization of bioactive chitosan and sulfated chitosan from Doryteuthis singhalensis (Ortmann, 1891) Pasiyappazham Ramasamy, Namasivayam Subhapradha, Thangadurai Thinesh, Joseph Selvin, Kanagaraj Muthamizh Selvan, Vairamani Shanmugam, Annaian Shanmugam International journal of biological macromolecules 99:682-691 2017 8.025
79 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 16.799
80 Marine sponge-associated bacteria as a potential source for polyhydroxyalkanoates Ganesan Sathiyanarayanan, Ganesan Saibaba, George Seghal Kiran, Yung-Hun Yang, Joseph Selvin Critical reviews in microbiology 43(3):294-312 2017 7.624
81 Characterization of a novel cold active deep sea lipase from a metagenomic library from the sponge Stelletta normani Erik Borchert, Joseph Selvin, Seghal G Kiran, Stephen A Jackson, Fergal O’Gara, Alan DW Dobson The biotechnological potential of deep sea sponges and their associated microbiome 104 2017 0
82 Advancements in diagnosis and control measures of viral pathogens in aquaculture: an Indian perspective AS Ninawe, AS Hameed, J Selvin Aquaculture International 25(1):251-264 2017 2.235
83 Ketide synthase (KS) domain prediction and analysis of iterative type II PKS gene in marine sponge-associated actinobacteria producing biosurfactants Joseph Selvin, Ganesan Sathiyanarayanan, Anuj N Lipton, Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi, Mariadhas Valan Arasu, George S Kiran Frontiers in Microbiology 7 :63 2016 6.06
84 Rhamnolipid biosurfactants: evolutionary implications, applications and future prospects from untapped marine resource George Seghal Kiran, Arun Shivanth Ninawe, Anuj Nishanth Lipton, Vijayalakshmi Pandian, Joseph Selvin Critical reviews in biotechnology 36(3):399-415 2016 9.062
85 Degradation intermediates of polyhydroxy butyrate inhibits phenotypic expression of virulence factors and biofilm formation in luminescent Vibrio sp. George Seghal Kiran, Sethu Priyadharshini, Alan DW Dobson, Elumalai Gnanamani, Joseph Selvin npj Biofilms and Microbiomes 2(1):1-10 2016 8.46
86 Characterization of an exopolysaccharide from probiont Enterobacter faecalis MSI12 and its effect on the disruption of Candida albicans biofilm G Seghal Kiran, S Priyadharshini, K Anitha, Elumalai Gnanamani, Joseph Selvin RSC Advances 5(88):71573-71585 2015 4.036
87 Inhibition of the growth of Bacillus subtilis DSM10 by a newly discovered antibacterial protein from the soil metagenome Mark M O’Mahony, Ruth Henneberger, Joseph Selvin, Jonathan Kennedy, Fiona Doohan, Julian R Marchesi, Alan DW Dobson Bioengineered 6(2):89-98 2015 6.47
88 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 2015 3.2
89 Biosurfactant production from marine bacteria associated with sponge Callyspongia diffusa Asha Dhasayan, Joseph Selvin, Seghal Kiran 3 Biotech 5(4):443-454 2015 2.96
90 Intrusion of coral-killing sponge (Terpios hoshinota) on the reef of Palk Bay T Thinesh, P Arul Jose, Saqib Hassan, K Muthamizh Selvan, J Selvin Current Science 109(6):1030-1032 2015 1.102
91 Antimicrobial potential of marine organisms collected from the southwest coast of India against multiresistant human and shrimp pathogens Aseer Manilal, Sugathan Sujith, Joseph Selvin, George Seghal Kiran, Chippu Shakir, Aaron Premnath Lipton Scientia Marina 74(2) 2015 1.971
92 Control of pathogenic Vibrios in shrimp aquaculture using antiinfectives from marine natural products Joseph Selvin, AS Ninawe, R Meenatchi, G Seghal Kiran Avances en Nutrición Acuicola - 2015 -
93 Degradation intermediates of polyhydroxy butyrate inhibits phenotypic expression of virulence factors and biofilm formation in luminescent Vibrio sp. George Seghal Kiran, Sethu Priyadharshini, Alan DW Dobson, Elumalai Gnanamani, Joseph Selvin NPJ biofilms and microbiomes 2 : 16002 2015 8.462
94 Production and characterisation of glycolipid biosurfactant by Halomonas sp. MB-30 for potential application in enhanced oil recovery Asha Dhasayan, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Applied biochemistry and biotechnology 174(7),2571-2584 2014  2.926
95 Antiadhesive activity of poly-hydroxy butyrate biopolymer from a marine Brevibacterium casei MSI04 against shrimp pathogenic vibrios George Seghal Kiran, Anuj Nishanth Lipton, Sethu Priyadharshini, Kumar Anitha, Lucia Elizabeth Cruz Suárez, Mariadhas Valan Arasu, Ki Choon Choi, Joseph Selvin, Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi Microbial cell factories 13(1),1-12 2014 6.1
96 Effect of Fe nanoparticle on growth and glycolipid biosurfactant production under solid state culture by marine Nocardiopsissp. MSA13A George Seghal Kiran, Lipton Anuj Nishanth, Sethu Priyadharshini, Kumar Anitha, Joseph Selvin BMC biotechnology 14(1),1-10 2014 2.409
97 Melanin-templated rapid synthesis of silver nanostructures George Seghal Kiran, Asha Dhasayan, Anuj Nishanth Lipton, Joseph Selvin, Mariadhas Valan Arasu, Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi Journal of Nanobiotechnology 12(1),1-13 2014  9.464
98 Synthesis of some Mannich base derivatives and their antimicrobial activity study A Idhayadhulla, R Surendra Kumar, A Jamal Abdul Nasser, J Selvin, Aseer Manilal Arabian Journal of Chemistry 7(6),994-999 2014 5.165
99 A halotolerant thermostable lipase from the marine bacterium Oceanobacillus sp. PUMB02 with an ability to disrupt bacterial biofilms George Seghal Kiran, Anuj Nishanth Lipton, Jonathan Kennedy, Alan DW Dobson, Joseph Selvin Bioengineered 5(5), 305-318 2014 3.269
100 Molecular characterization and bioactivity profile of the tropical sponge-associated bacterium Shewanella algae VCDB RS Rachanamol, AP Lipton, V Thankamani, AR Sarika, J Selvin Helgoland marine research 68(2), 263-269 2014 2.08
101 Production of glycolipid biosurfactant from sponge-associated marine actinobacterium Brachybacterium paraconglomeratum MSA21 George S Kiran, Balu Sabarathnam, Nooruddin Thajuddin, Joseph Selvin Journal of Surfactants and Detergents 17(3), 531-542 2014 1.902
102 Optimization and production of pyrrolidone antimicrobial agent from marine sponge-associated Streptomyces sp. MAPS15 G Sathiyanarayanan, R Gandhimathi, B Sabarathnam, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Bioprocess and biosystems engineering 37(3),561-573 2014 3.21
103 Molecular characterization and bioactivity profile of the tropical sponge-associated bacterium Shewanella algae VCDB AR Sarika, V Thankamani, AP Lipton, RS Rachanamol, J Selvin Helgoland marine research 68 (2), 263-269 - 2014 -
104 Synthesis of carbohydrate polymer encrusted gold nanoparticles using bacterial exopolysaccharide: a novel and greener approach Ganesan Sathiyanarayanan, Venkatasamy Vignesh, Ganesan Saibaba, Annadurai Vinothkanna, Krishnamoorthy Dineshkumar, Madepalli Byrappagowdu Viswanathan, Joseph Selvin RSC Advances 4(43), 22817-22827 2014 4.036
105 Process optimization and production of polyhydroxybutyrate using palm jaggery as economical carbon source by marine sponge-associated Bacillus licheni G Sathiyanarayanan, G Saibaba, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Bioprocess and biosystems engineering 36(12),1817-1827 2013 3.21
106 Optimization of polyhydroxybutyrate production by marine Bacillus megaterium MSBN04 under solid state culture G Sathiyanarayanan, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin, G Saibaba International journal of biological macromolecules 60,253-261 2013 8.025
107 A statistical approach for optimization of polyhydroxybutyrate production by marine Bacillus subtilis MSBN17 G Sathiyanarayanan, G Saibaba, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin International journal of biological macromolecules 59,170-177 2013 8.025
108 Synthesis of silver nanoparticles by polysaccharide bioflocculant produced from marine Bacillus subtilis MSBN17 G Sathiyanarayanan, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 102,13-20 2013 5.268
109 Advances in Marine Biotechnology AS Ninawe, Joseph Selvin, G Seghal Kiran Lap Lambert Academic Publishing - 2013 -
110 Immuno-modulatory efficacy of Indian red algae, Asparagopsis taxiformis, in Penaeus monodon. Immuno-modulatory efficacy of Indian red algae, Asparagopsis taxiformis, in Penaeus monodon. Journal of Applied Aquaculture 25(1)81-93 2013 1.333
111 Micro-algal lethality potentials of marine organisms collected from the Indian littoral Aseer Manilal, Selvin Joseph, G Seghal Kiran, Sujith Sugathan, FAS Feby, Aaron Premnath Lipton Thalassas 29(2),59-65 2013 0.62
112 Immuno-Modulatory Efficacy of Indian Red Algae, Asparagopsis taxiformis, in Penaeus monodon Aseer Manilal, Joseph Selvin, Sujith Sugathan Journal of Applied Aquaculture 25(1),81-93 2013 1.333
113 Isolation identification and biochemical characterization of a novel halo-tolerant lipase from the metagenome of the marine sponge Haliclona simulans Joseph Selvin, Jonathan Kennedy, David PH Lejon, G Seghal Kiran, Alan DW Dobson Microbial cell factories 11(1),1-14 2012 6.1
114 Anticoagulant potential of polysaccharide isolated from Indian red alga, Asparagopsis taxiformis (Delile) Trevisan Aseer Manilal, Sugathan Sujith, Joseph Selvin, Mamkoottahil Velayudhan Nataraja Panikkar, Shiney George Thalass. Int. J. Mar. Sci 28,9-15 2012 0.62
115 In vivo therapeutic potentiality of red seaweed, Asparagopsis (Bonnemaisoniales, Rhodophyta) in the treatment of Vibriosis in Penaeus monodon Fabriciu Aseer Manilal, Joseph Selvin, Shiney George Saudi journal of biological sciences 19(2),165-175 2012 4.219
116 Biodiversity of extremely halophilic bacterial strains isolated from Solar Salterns of Tuticorin, Tamilnadu, India S Vijayanand, J Hemapriya, Joseph Selvin, Shegal Kiran Int J Water Res Environ 2,01-07 2012 -
117 Identification, phylogenetic characterrization and preliminary screening of primary and secondary metabolites producing bacteria associated with marin CE Rani Juneius, J Selvin Indian J. Drugs Dis 1(1),20-26 2012  5.274
118 Operational Stability and Reusability of Halobacterium sp. JS Cells S Vijayanand, J Hemapriya, Joseph Selvin, Shegal Kiran Intl. J 3(1),01-06 2012 -
119 Biopotentials of marine alga, Lobophora variegata collected from the south Indian littoral Aseer Manilal, Joseph Selvin, Nooruddin Thajuddin, Sugathan Sujith, M Panikkar, Akbar Idhayadhulla, Radhakrishnan Surendra Kumar Thalassas 28(1),47-54 2012 0.62
120 Leaching and Residual Kinetics of Oxytetracycline Incorporated Feed Treated to Juvenile Black Tiger Shrimp Penaeus monodon fabricious Joseph Selvin, Lipton AP Society of Fisheries Technologists (India) - 2012 -
121 Leaching and residual kinetics of chloramphenicol incorporated medicated feed treated to juvenile black tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon Joseph Selvin, Lipton AP Society of Fisheries Technologists (India) - 2012 -
122 Biological activity of red alga Laurencia brandenii Aseer Manilal, Balu Sabarathnam, George S Kiran, Joseph Selvin, Chippu Shakir, Aaron P Lipton Acta Botanica Croatica 70(1),81-90 2011 0.943
123 Eficacia del extracto del alga marina verde Ulva fasciata sobre el manejo de las enfermedades bacterianas en camarones Joseph Selvin, Aseer Manilal, Suganthan Sujith, George Seghal Kiran, Aron Premnath Lipton Latin american journal of aquatic research 39(2),197-204 2011 0.958,
124 Functional metagenomic strategies for the discovery of novel enzymes and biosurfactants with biotechnological applications from marine ecosystems J Kennedy, ND O’leary, GS Kiran, JP Morrissey, Fergal O’Gara, J Selvin, ADW Dobson Journal of applied microbiology 111(4),787-799 2011 4.061
125 Microbiological analysis of seawater and sediments in urban shorelines: occurrence of heavy metals resistance bacteria on Chennai beaches, Bay of Beng G Santhiya, C Lakshumanan, Joseph Selvin, D Asha Microchemical Journal 99(2),197-202 2011 4.821
126 Biosurfactants as green stabilizers for the biological synthesis of nanoparticles G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin, Aseer Manilal, S Sujith Critical reviews in biotechnology 31(4),354-364 2011 8.429
127 Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of a new series of 1, 4-dihydropyridine derivatives Joseph Selvin, Abdul Jamal Abdul Nasser SERBIAN CHEMICAL SOC - 2011 -
128 Synthesis and anticoagulant activity of a new series of 1, 4-dihydropyridine derivatives R Surendra Kumar, A Idhayadhulla, A Jamal Abdul Nasser, J Selvin European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 46(2),804-810 2011 7.088
129 Evaluation of seaweed bioactives on common aquatic floral and faunal weeds of shrimp ponds Aseer Manilal, Sugathan Sujith, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin, MVN Panikkar Thalass. Int. J. Mar. Sci 27(1),47-55 2011 0.62
130 Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of a new series 1, 4-dihydropyridine derivatives Surendra R Kumar, Akbar Idhayadhulla, Abdul Jamal A Nasser, Joseph Selvin Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society 76(1),1-11 2011 1.24
131 The osmoprotective effect of some organic solutes on Streptomyces sp. MADO2 and Nocardiopsis sp. MADO3 growth Hanane Ameur, Mostefa Ghoul, Joseph Selvin Brazilian Journal of Microbiology 42,543-553 2011 2.476
132 Efficacy of marine green alga Ulva fasciata extract on the management of shrimp bacterial diseases Joseph Selvin, Aseer Manilal, Suganthan Sujith, George Seghal Kiran, Aron Premnath Lipton Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research 39(2),197-204 2011 0.958,
133 In vitro mosquito larvicidal activity of marine algae against the human vectors, Culex quinquefasciatus (Say) and Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus)(Diptera: Cu Radhakrishnan Surendra Kumar, Sugathan Sujith International Journal of Zoological Research 7(3),272-278 2011 4.56
134 Virulence of Vibrios Isolated from Diseased Black Tiger Shrimp, Penaeus monodon, Fabricius Aseer Manilal, S Sujith, Joseph Selvin, Chippu Shakir, R Gandhimathi, G Seghal Kiran Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 41(3),332-343 2010 3.4
135 Optimization and characterization of a new lipopeptide biosurfactant produced by marine Brevibacterium aureum MSA13 in solid state culture G Seghal Kiran, T Anto Thomas, Joseph Selvin, B Sabarathnam, AP Lipton Bioresource technology 101(7),2389-2396 2010 11.88
136 FlaB PCR-based identification of pathogenic leptospiral isolates Kalimuthusamy Natarajaseenivasan, Paluru Vijayachari, Sameer Sharma, Attayoor Purushothaman Sugunan, Kumaresan Vedhagiri, Joseph Selvin, Subhash Chandra Sehgal Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection 43(1),62-69 2010 4.399
137 Sponge-microbial interactions: Ecological implications and bioprospecting avenues Joseph Selvin, AS Ninawe, G Seghal Kiran, AP Lipton Critical reviews in microbiology 36(1),82-90 2010 7.624
138 Shrimp Disease Management Joseph Selvin Ane Books Pvt Ltd - 2010 -
139 Antagonistic potentials of marine sponge associated fungi Aspergillus clavatus MFD15 Aseer Manilal, B Sabarathnam, GS Kiran, S Sujith, C Shakir, J Selvin Asian J. Med. Sci 2(4),195-200 2010 -
140 Synthesis and characterization of new series of imidazolidin-2, 4-dione derivatives and its antimicrobial activity R Surendra Kumar, A Idhayadhulla, AJ Abdul Nasser, J Selvin Oriental Journal of Chemistry 26(4),1425-1430 2010 -
141 Role of sponge associated actinomycetes in the marine phosphorous biogeochemical cycles B Sabarathnam, Aseer Manilal, S Sujith, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin, Anto Thomas, Rajeetha Ravji American-Eurasian Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 8,253-256 2010 -
142 Characterization of Leptospira borgpetersenii isolates from field rats (Rattus norvegicus) by 16S rRNA and lipL32 gene sequencing Kumaresan Vedhagiri, Kalimuthusamy Natarajaseenivasan, Shanmugarajan G Prabhakaran, Joseph Selvin, Ramasamy Narayanan, Yogesh S Shouche, Paluru Vijayachari, Sivalingam Ratnam Brazilian Journal of Microbiology 41,150-157 2010 2.476
143 Bioactivity of the red algae Asparagopsis taxiformis collected from the southwestern coast of India Aseer Manilal, Sugathan Sujith, Balu Sabarathnam, George Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin, Chippu Shakir, Aaron Premnath Lipton Brazilian Journal of Oceanography 58,93-100 2010 1.048
144 Antifouling potentials of seaweeds collected from the southwest coast of India Aseer Manilal, S Sujith, B Sabarathnam, G Seghal Kiran, Joseph Selvin, Chippu Shakir, Aaron Premnath Lipton World Journal of Agricultural Sciences 6(3),243-248 2010 -
145 Production of a new glycolipid biosurfactant from marine Nocardiopsis lucentensis MSA04 in solid-state cultivation G Seghal Kiran, T Anto Thomas, Joseph Selvin Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 78(1),8-16 2010 5.268

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 Antibiofilm and Quorum Quenching effect of biosurfactants against Vibrio pathogens. G. Seghal Kiran, Arya Sajayan and Joseph Selvin International Conference on Aquatic Animal Health and Parasitic Diseases, 6th & 7th March, 2017, Annamalai University. 55-61 2017
2 Marine Softcorals as a potential source of bioactive compounds. Anuj Nishanth L, G. Seghal Kiran, T. Thinesh, Aseer Manilal and Joseph Selvin Proc. conservation and sustainable utilization of marine bioresources Jan 22-23, 2015, Dept of Zoology, TDMNS College, T. Kallikulam, Tamilnadu. ISBN-978-81-927330-7-4. 15-20 2015
3 Control of Pathogenic Vibrios in Shrimp Aquaculture using Antiinfectives from Marine Natural Products Joseph Selvin, A.S. Ninawe, R. Meenatchi, G. Seghal Kiran Nutricion Acuicola: Investigacion Y Desarrollo, Ed: Cruz et al., Monterrey, Nuevo León, México -- 2015
4 Implications of good farm management practices in shrimp aquaculture. J Selvin, AN Lipton, GS Kiran Proc. Natl. Sem. Emer. Trend in Aquaculture, Sathakathullah Appah Coll, Tirunelveli. 6-14 2013
5 Bioinformatics: Development and implications of genome analysis tools in metagenomic research. Proc. Natl. Conf. J. Selvin, D. Asha, Alphy Joseph and Bharani Yadav Recent Advances in Computational Biology, 9th Mrach 2012, PG and Research Dept of Zoology, Govt Arts College, Karur 639005. 97-104 2012

Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Laboratory manual on Fermentation and Bioseparation Methods. Joseph Selvin and Busi Siddhardha DBT sponsored short-term training course on Fermentation and Bioseparation Methods 2015 NA
2 Advances in Marine Biotechnology Ninawe AS, Selvin J and Kiran GS Lab Lambert academic publishing, Germany. 2013 ISBN: 978-3-659- 37533-0.n.
3 Shrimp disease management: prospective approaches. Selvin J., Ninawe, A.S. and Lipton, A.P. ANE Publishers, New Delhi, India 2009 NA
4 Microbiological Techniques: A Laboratory Manual. UGC-Sponsored summer school in Biosciences July 22-Aug 11, 2008. N. Thajuddin and Joseph Selvin Dept of Microbiology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, India. 2008 NA
5 Biotechniques: A laboratory manual. Selvin, J., Ninawe, A.S., Johnson, A and Huxley, A.J. Biotech Consortia, Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri, Kaliakaviali, Kanyakumari District, India. pp. 165 2003 NA
6 Biotechnology: Emerging Trends. Selvin J., Ninawe, A.S., Sugunan, V.S., Sukumaran, N. and Lipton, A.P. Biotech Publishers, New Delhi, India. pp. 247. 2003 NA
7 Souvenir of National Symposium on ‘Recent Trends in Biotechnology’ Selvin, J MIDS conference hall on 27th and 28th January 2003. Organised by: Biotech Consortia, Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri, Kaliakaviali, Kanyakumari District, India. pp. 2003 NA
8 CD on Biotechniques Selvin, J Biotech Consortia, Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri, Kaliakaviali, Kanyakumari District, India. 2003 --

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. GS Kiran, S Hassan, A Sajayan, J Selvin Bioresources and Bioprocess in Biotechnology, 351-364. Springer Singapore. 2017 NA
2 Bioactive Marine Natural Products: Insights into Marine Microbes, Seaweeds, and Marine Sponges as Potential Sources of Drug Discovery Joseph Selvin, A. S. Ninawe, G. Seghal Kiran, S. Arya, and S. Priyadharshini Marine Microorganisms: Extraction and Analysis of Bioactive Compounds Taylor & Francis Group 2016 NA
3 Marine microbial Diversity - Beyond the research. Ninawe et al. Advances in Marine Biotechnology Lab Lambert academic publishing, Germany 2013 ISBN: 978-3-659- 37533-0.n.
4 Marine Extremophiles-Life on the Edge. Ninawe et al. Advances in Marine Biotechnology. Lab Lambert academic publishing, Germany 2013 978-3-659-37533-0
5 Industrial enzymes from marine environment – Bioprospecting aspects and assessment of their applications Ninawe et al. Advances in Marine Biotechnology Lab Lambert academic publishing, Germany. 2013 978-3-659-37533-0
6 Marine Antibiotics. Advances in Marine Biotechnology Ninawe et al. Advances in Marine Biotechnology Lab Lambert academic publishing, Germany. 2013 ISBN: 978-3-659- 37533-0.n.
7 Marine Antibiotics. Advances in Marine Biotechnology Ninawe et al. Advances in Marine Biotechnology Lab Lambert academic publishing, Germany. 2013 ISBN: 978-3-659- 37533-0.n.
8 Biosurfactants: Exploring marine environment for novel derivatives. Ninawe et al. Advances in Marine Biotechnology Lab Lambert academic publishing, Germany. 2013 ISBN: 978-3-659- 37533-0.n.
9 Microbial production of tannase under solid state fermentation using agro-industrial wastes. G. Seghal Kiran and J. Selvin Chemistry and biotechnology of polyphenols CiBET Publishers, India 2011 NA
10 Monitoring of marine heavy metal pollution using indicator organisms Selvin, J., Shanmughapriya, S. Shegal Kiran, G. and Bhosle, S. Causes and Effects of Heavy Metal Pollution Nova Publishers, USA 2008 978-1-60456-900-1
11 At the dawn of biotech century Selvin, J Biotechnology: emerging trends. Biotech Books, New Delhi. 2003 NA
12 Biotechnological potential of Extremophiles Vinitha, D and Selvin, J Biotechnology: emerging trends. Biotech Books, New Delhi, India 2003 NA
13 Agrobacterium tumefaciens mediated gene transfer – an overview. Vineetha Sarah Alexander and Selvin Biotechnology: emerging trends. Biotech Books, New Delhi, India 2003 NA
14 An Improved Protocol for the In Vitro Clonal Propagation of Plumbago rosea Linn Satheeshnakumari. S and Selvin, J. Biotechnology: emerging trends. Biotech Books, New Delhi, India 2003 NA
15 Bioremediation of oil pollution: present status and future prospectus. Binu Lal, N.S, Anil Zecharia, Selvin, J. Biotechnology: emerging trends. Biotech Books, New Delhi, India 2003 NA
16 Optimization of production of antibacterial agents from marine microorganism. Raishy R. Hussain and Selvin, J Biotechnology: emerging trends. Biotech Books, New Delhi, India 2003 NA

Edited Books

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

Ongoing Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 AMRwatch DBT-NERC 3 years 455 2020
2 MicrobiomeSupport EU 3 years 30000 Euro 2019
3 Genomic and metagenomic studies of freshwater sponges (Porifera, Spongillida) in the two hot spots of speciation: Lake Baikal (Russia) and Western Ghats (India) DST-Indo-Russia 2 years 32 2018
4 Marine Synthetic Biology: building national capacity and human resource DBT 3 years 163 2017
5 Development of anti-infective molecules from marine bacteria DST Indo-Mexico 3 Years 18.4 2016
6 Mining the Genome and Metagenome of Marine Microbiome DBT 3 Years 180 2016
7 Exploration of sponge associated marine bacteria MoES- CDRI 3 Years 45 2016
8 Development of Quorum Sensing Inhibitors from Marine Microorganisms DBT 3 Years 60 2016
9 Metagenomic Approaches to Explore Polyketide Synthase Gene Complex DST 3 Years 58 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 Development of Antibiofilm Compounds from Marine Bacteria UGC 3 Years 6.7 2015
2 High throughput selection and production of Poly-hydroxy Alkanoates (PHA) from the metagenome of marine sponge(s) DBT 3 Years 53 2014
3 Development of Greener Scale-up Bioprocess for the Production of Biosurfactants from Marine Actinobacteria DBT 3 Years 43.65 2010
4 High throughput selection and production of biosurfactants from the metagenome of marine sponges DST-Indo-Ireland 3 Years 6.2 2010
5 Development of novel biosurfactants from marine actinobacteria CSIR 3 Years 23 2010
6 Chemical ecology of Dendrilla nigra, a fouling sponge IFS Sweden 2 Years 10000 USD 2008
7 Exploration of Sponge Associated Marine Bacterial Endosymbionts MoES, New Delhi 2 Years 15.63 2007
8 Development of an Integrated Disease Management (IDM) System for Sustainable Shrimp Farming DBT 3 Years 27.99 2007
9 Uncultivable Bacteria Associated with Marine Sponges DBT-RGYI 3 Years 23 2007
10 Shrimp Probiotics INSA 1 Year 1.5 2007
11 Development of culture-independent approaches IFS Sweden 2 Years 12000 USD 2006
12 Development of Novel Antimicrobial Agents from Endosymbiotic Marine Actinomycetes CSIR 3 Years 14.3 2006
13 Biological control of shrimp diseases using antagonistic probiotics from marine bacterial symbionts UGC 3 Years 7.47 2006
14 Secondary Metabolites synthesis in Chosen Marine Sponges DST 3 Years 9.5 2004

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 4 Department of Microbiology
2 2016 M.SC 4 Department of Microbiology
3 2015 M.SC 4 Department of Microbiology
4 2014 M.SC 5 Department of Microbiology
5 2013 M.SC 5 Department of Microbiology
6 2011 M.PHIL 3 Department of Microbiology
7 2010 M.SC 3 Department of Microbiology
8 2010 M.PHIL 4 Department of Microbiology
9 2009 M.PHIL 3 Department of Microbiology
10 2009 M.SC 5 Microbiology-BDU
11 2008 M.SC 4 Microbiology-BDU
12 2008 M.PHIL 4 Department of Microbiology
13 2007 M.SC 4 Microbiology-BDU
14 2007 M.PHIL 4 Department of Microbiology
15 2006 M.SC 4 Microbiology-BDU
16 2005 M.PHIL 2 Department of Biotechnology
17 2005 M.SC 4 Microbiology-BDU
18 2004 M.PHIL 2 Department of Biotechnology
19 2004 M.SC 10 Department of Biotechnology
20 2003 M.SC 9 Department of Biotechnology
21 2002 M.SC 5 Department of Biotechnology

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 Dr. K.R.T Asha 2005 NA Bioprospecting of haloarchaea for the development of potent novel halozymes and bioactive substances YES 2008 YES 2008
2 Dr. D. Asha 2010 NA Statistical Optimization, Structural Characterization and Assessment of Potential Applications of Biosurfactants from Sponge-Associated Marine Bacteria YES 2015 YES 2015
3 Dr. G. Sathiyanarayanan 2009 NA Optimization, Production and Characterization of Polyhydroxybutyrate and Exopolysaccharide from Marine Sponge-associated Bacteria YES 2014 YES 2014
4 dr. Sabarathnam 2009 NA Development of Novel Biosurfactants with biofilm disruption and hydrocarbon degradation potentials from marine bacteria YES 2014 YES 2014
5 Dr. T.A. Hema 2009 NA Development of Novel Biosurfactants with biofilm disruption and hydrocarbon degradation potentials from marine bacteria YES 2014 YES 2014
6 Dr. Ravji 2009 NA Phylogenetic diversity and bioactive potential of sponge associated microorganisms YES 2013 YES 2013
7 Dr. Chippu Shakir 2008 NA Good Shrimp Farm Management Practices: A Case Study of Shrimp Farms along the Kollam Coast, India YES 2013 YES 2013
8 Dr Suji 2007 NA Development of Novel Probiotics from Marine Bacteria for Proactive Shrimp Health Management YES 2012 YES 2012
9 Dr. C. Rani 2008 NA In vitro Evaluation and in silico analysis of novel drug leads and targets from sponge associated marine bacteria YES 2012 YES 2012
10 Dr. R. Gandhimathi 2007 NA Production of novel antimicrobial compounds from siderophore producing marine actinobacteria and its implication on chemical ecology of marine sponges YES 2011 YES 2011
11 Dr. Aseer Manilal 2007 NA Bioactive halogenated derivatives from the marine red algae, Asparagopsis taxiformis: formulation and development of shrimp therapeutics YES 2010 YES 2010
12 Dr. Vijay Anand 2007 NA Production and evaluation of haloalkaliphilic proteases from haloarchaeons YES 2010 YES 2010
13 Dr. Anuj Nishanth L 2013 NA Metagenomic serine protease from marine sponge microbiome: over expression and functional characterization YES 2016 YES 2016

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

S.No Scholar Name Designation Funding Agency Fellowship Title Year of Joining Year of Completion
1 Dr. P. Ramasamy Post Doctoral Kothari Fellowship UGC Exploration of halophilic bacteria 2016 2019
2 Dr. S. Sivasankari Women Post-doctoral Fellow UGC Hyper production of cellulase enzyme 2016 2019
3 Dr. T. Thinesh Post Doctoral Kothari Fellowship UGC Immunology of corals 2015 2017

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 Metagenomic approaches to exploit antiinfective molecules from marine microbiomes International Conference "Advances in Biotechnology and Biotherapeutics” (ICABB-2017) Sathyabama University International - - 2017
2 Metagenomic approaches to exploit antiinfective molecules from marine microbiomes International Conference "Advances in Biotechnology and Biotherapeutics” (ICABB-2017) Sathyabama University International - - 2017
3 Genomic approaches to exploit microbiomes . “Recent Advances in Bioresource Technology - RABT 2017” Thiruvalluvar University National - - 2017
4 Methods and approaches in metagenomics HRDC Bharathidasan University National - - 2016
5 Transforming Microbiology to Microbiome Biology: integration of metagenomic developments in microbio National workshop on Curriculum Designing in Microbiology (NAWO CDM 2016), St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science, Cuddalore National - - 2016
6 Metagenome-derived bioactive peptides: computational and in vitro approaches National workshop on "Application of Bioinformatics in the control of Mosquito borne viral infections by in silico & in vitro approach" Presidency College (Autonomous), Chennai National - - 2016
7 Metagenomic Approaches to Exploit Anti-infectives from Microbiomes International Conference on Recent Trends in Biosciences (ICRTB 2016) Alagappa University International - - 2016
8 Genomic and synthetic biology approaches in drug discovery National conference on Biotechnology-new horizons and hopes Madurai Kamaraj College National - - 2016
9 Towards designer genomes National conference on “New frontiers and innovative trends in biosciences” J.J. College, Pudukottai National - - 2016
10 Bioprospecting of novel rhamnolipid derivatives from marine bacteria for greener production of bio International conference on “Chemistry of Biomolecules-Current Trends and Future Perspectives (ICCBCTFP-2016)”, Holycross College National - - 2016
11 Synthetic life and human society ASC Madurai Kamaraj College National - - 2016
12 Climate change and human society: a model theme for integration of global developments in inspired t Staff training center course Amaze Educational Consultancy India pvt Ltd National - - 2016
13 Genomic approaches in drug discovery 4th National conference on pharma sciences. Texo Pharma Virtus’16 Monther Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences, Puducherry National - - 2016
14 Development of microbial cell factories Winter school training programme organized by UGC-NRCBS Madurai Kamaraj College National - - 2016
15 Towards synthetic life HRDC University of Madras National - - 2016
16 Exploration-exploitation-extinction HRDC University of Madras National - - 2016
17 ). Inter-connection between Quorum sensing and Microbial Biofilms International technical workshop on biofilm biology to drug development Sastra University International - - 2016
18 Designer genomes and synthetic life National Science Day event Shunmuga Industries Arts and Science College, Thiruvannamalai National - - 2016
19 Genomic approaches in exploration and exploitation of marine organisms National symposium-cum-workshop on “Advances in Life Sciences and bioprospecting of marine bioreources” Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Chennai National - - 2016
20 Towards synthetic life National Science Academy’s Refresher course on “Experimental Biology: Orthodox to Modern” St. Joseph College, Trichy National - - 2016
21 Synthetic biology approaches in design and development of next generation bioactive molecules UGC-HRDC refresher course on Material Sciences (ID) ASC, Pondicherry University National - - 2015
22 Nanotechnology in the fabrication of nanomaterials and nanodevices UGC-HRDC refresher course on Material Sciences (ID) ASC, Pondicherry University National - - 2015
23 Nanobiotechnology Conference on Recent Advances in Nanobiotechnology Stella Maris College National - - 2015
24 Genomic approaches in exploration and exploitation of bioresources UGC Refresher course ASC, Pondicherry University National - - 2015
25 Exploration, exploitation, extinction UGC Refresher course ASC, Pondicherry University National - - 2015
26 Genomic approaches in marine drug discovery National seminar on conservation and sustainable utilization of marine bioresources TDMNS College National - - 2015
27 Emerging approaches and innovations in Metagenomics National Conference on Genome Informatics SRM University National - - 2015
28 Biosurfactant-templated synthesis of nanoparticles: a greener approach Conference on Recent Advances in Nanobiotechnology Stella Maris College National - - 2015
29 Microbes as unique model of living together UGC orientation course on “Ecology and Environmental Studies” ASC, Pondicherry University National - - 2014
30 Metagenomic Approaches in Exploring Microbial Diversity UGC orientation course ASC, Pondicherry University National - - 2014
31 Microbial Diversity and Evolution UGC-refresher course in Life Sciences ASC, Pondicherry University National - - 2014
32 Metagenomic Approaches in exploring microbial majority Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Shri JJT University Rajasthan National - - 2014
33 Advances in Metagenomics National Symposium on Novel Approaches in Biological Sciences Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts and Science for Women National - - 2014
34 Prospective approaches in shrimp disease management Indo_mexico meeting Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico International - - 2014
35 Exploring unseen microbial majority UGC Refresher course ASC, Pondicherry University National - - 2014
36 Metagenomics and gut microbiome CME on “Clinical Genomics” Lifeline Hospitals, Pondicherry National - - 2014
37 Approaches in Functional Metagenomics Indo_mexico meeting Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico International - - 2014
38 Metagenomics: a science of biological diversity DST-INSPIRE programme AVVM Sri Pushpam College National - - 2014
39 Strategies for the control of Vibrio biofilms Indo_mexico meeting Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico International - - 2014
40 Metagenomics: Exploring the Unseen Microbial Majority DST-INSPIRE programme Bharathidasan University National - - 2013
41 Exploring unseen microbial majority PG Students meet on 27.02.13 Thiruvalluvar arts and Science College National - - 2013
42 Metagenomics UGC Refresher course ASC, Pondicherry University National - - 2013
43 Metagenomics and Microbial Diveristy DST-INSPIRE programme Cauvery College National - - 2013
44 Exploring unculturables National Conference on New Opportunities and Challenges in Microbial Research. Bharathidasan University National - - 2013
45 Shrimp disease management National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Aquaculture Sadakathullah Appa College National - - 2013
46 Microbes as unique model of living together and Microbial Biofilms UGC Refresher course ASC, Pondicherry University National - - 2013
47 Metagenomic approaches in Drug Discovery National seminar cum workshop on Perspectives of Chemoinformatics for Drug Discovery Center for Bioinformatics, Pondicherry Univeristy National - - 2013
48 Shrimp Disease Management: Prospective Approaches Indo-UK conference on shrimp aquaculture Royal Society of London International - - 2012

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 Course Director, DBT sponsored short-term training course on Fermentation and Bioseparation Methods DBT Bharathidasan University National - - 2015
2 Organizing Secretary of National Conference on Wonders of the Small: Exploring the Microbial World DRDO and Pondicherry University Pondicherry University National - - 2014
3 Co-organizing convener of CME on “Clinical Genomics” - Lifeline Hospitals, Pondicherry National - - 2014
4 Indian Organizer of Indo-UK conference on Probiotics in Shrimp Aquaculture, funded by Royal Soci Roayal Society of London Bharathidasan University International - - 2012
5 Advisor for national level workshop Hands on Training on Recombinant DNA Technology and DNA Fingerpr DBT Bharathidasan University National - - 2007
6 Convener of International conference on BIOTECHNOLOGICAL APPROACHES IN BIORESOURCES MANAGEMENT DBT Bharathidasan University International - - 2007
7 Advisor for national level workshop on Molecular Biological Techniques DBT Bharathidasan University National - - 2006
8 National Workshop on Bioinformatics and Computational Biology - Biotech Consortia National - - 2004
9 “Workshop on Tribal Medicines” - Biotech Consortia National - - 2004
10 Orientation programme on “Population Genetics Study on CGG Repeats Variation that pre-dispose to F - Biotech Consortia National - - 2004
11 ‘Recent Trends in Biotechnology’ TNSCST Biotech Consortia National - - 2003
12 National Workshop on ‘Biotechniques’ TNSCST Biotech Consortia National - - 2003
13 Applied Aspects of Industrial Biotechnology Department of Plant Biology and Industrial Biotechnology, Holly Cross College, Nagercoil. Department of Plant Biology and Industrial Biotechnology, Holly Cross College, Nagercoil. State Level 10-10-2003 10-10-2003 2003
14 Recent Trends in Biotechnology Biotech Consortia, Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri, Kaliakaviali, Kanyakumari Distri National 27-01-2003 28-07-2003 2003

Workshop Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year

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 M.Sc Biomedical Science, Bharathidasan University Examiner 2014
2 M.S (By research), Anna University External Examiner 2014
3 Committee for Stem cell Research, Mahatama Gandhi Medical college and Research Institute Member 2014
4 M.Sc. Biotechnology project Viva-voce, Bhartiyar University Examiner 2013
5 Faculty selection committee of R.V.S. Arts and Science College, Pondicherry University Member 2013
6 University Entrance Examination, Pune center Observer 2013
7 Board of Studies in PG Microbiology, Pondicherry University Chairman 2013
8 Dept of Microbiology, Pondicherry University Coordinator 2012
9 Monitoring and Management committee for Central Instrumentation Facility, Pondicherry University Member 2012
10 University examinations of Department of Microbiology, Pondicherry University Chairman 2012
11 Bharathidasan University, Trichy Head of Department of Bioinformatics 2011
12 Marquis Who’s Who in the Health Care Named 2011
13 Board of Studies in Microbiology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy Chairman 2010
14 Marquis Who’s Who in the World Named 2010
15 Board of studies of P.G. Industrial Biotechnology programme, Holycross College, Nagercoil Subject expert 2008
16 MS University, Tirunelveli, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli and Pondicherry University, Pud Recognized Ph.D Research Guide 2007
17 MCC Magazine Editor 2004
18 Journal Club of Biotech Consortia Convener 2003
19 Biotech Consortia Organising Secretary 2003
20 Career Guidance Counseling (CGC) wing Convener 2002
21 MCC-ICBM Head-Biotechnology 2001

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites

Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

S.No Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Convener / Examiner 14 Ph.D thesis from M.S. University Ph.D. thesis evaluation / oral examiner
2 Convener / Examiner 4 Ph.D thesis from VIT Ph.D. thesis evaluation / oral examiner
3 Convener / Examiner Ph.D thesis from CISR-IICT Ph.D. thesis evaluation / oral examiner
4 Convener / Examiner 6 Ph.D thesis from Bharathiar University Ph.D. thesis evaluation / oral examiner
5 Convener / Examiner Ph.D thesis from Panjabi University Ph.D. thesis evaluation
6 Convener / Examiner Ph.D thesis from Nirma University Ph.D. thesis evaluation / oral examiner
7 Convener / Examiner Ph.D thesis from NIT Ph.D. thesis evaluation
8 Convener / Examiner 4 Ph.D thesis from Bharathidasan University Ph.D. thesis evaluation
9 Examiner Ph.D thesis from Mysore University 2
10 Examiner Ph.D thesis from JNU Ph.D. thesis evaluation
11 Member of Doctoral Committee 07 DC Committee in Bharathidasan University EXpert Suggestions to Ph.D. research
12 Member of Doctoral Committee Periyar Maniyammai University Expert Suggestions to Ph.D. research
13 Member of Doctoral Committee 04 - VIT Expert Suggestions to Ph.D. research
14 Member of Doctoral Committee 03 - Pondicherry University Expert Suggestions to Ph.D. research
15 Member of Doctoral Committee Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico Expert Suggestions to Ph.D. research
16 Consultation to Shrimp Farmers 2002-till date Disease diagnosis and shrimp disease management

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. Alan Dobson Professor University College Cork, Ireland INTERNATIONAL Research 2010 till date 2012 - Indo-Ireland collaborative project
2 Dr. Borys Wrobel Associate Professor Institute of Oceanology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland INTERNATIONAL Research - - - - Metagenomic research
3 Prof. Elizabeth Cruz Suárez Director UANL, Mexico INTERNATIONAL Research 2014 - - - Indo-Mexico project
4 Dr. Douglas JH Shyu Professor National Pingtung University of Science & Technology INTERNATIONAL Research 2017 - - - Student internship and exchange in Functional Metagenomics
5 Prof. Pawan Dhar Dean Jawaharlal Nehru University NATIONAL Research 2018 - - - Synthetic Biology
6 Prof. Bright Singh Professor CUSAT NATIONAL Research 2018 - - - Synthetic Biology
7 Dr. Joydeep Mukherjee UGC-Associate Progessor Jadavpur University NATIONAL Research - - - - Sponge Microbes
8 Dr. Praveen Vemula Scientist inSTEM NATIONAL Research - - - - Marine Bioactive Molecules

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