ARUL V. Professor

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  • Department of Biotechnology
  • School of Life Sciences
  • varul18@yahoo.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 Ph.D Biological sciences Madurai Kamaraj University 1989
2 certificate course i German Madurai Kamaraj University 1983
3 M.Sc Integrated Biol Animal Sciences Madurai Kamaraj University 1981
4 B.Sc Special Zoology Zoology Madurai Kamaraj University 1979

Area of Specializaion

Marine ,Animal and Food Biotechnology

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 Third Prize for product Development "Potential of probiotics in Animal and Human health NATIONAL CSIR-Indian Institute of integrative Medicine,Jammu 2018 nil
2 Special Mention -Formative Research for the Video film Weeds of Future NATIONAL CEC-UGC Educational Video Competition 2015-16 2017 nil
3 Visiting Professor,VBL Fellow INTERNATIONAL Nagoya University, Japan, 2005 2005 nil
4 Visiting Scientist INTERNATIONAL INSA-JSPS 1997 nil
5 ABBOS Fellow INTERNATIONAL Government of Belgium 1990 nil

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 Professor and Head Biotechnology Pondicherry University
2 Associate Professor Biotechnology Pondicherry University
3 Reader Biotechnology Pondicherry University
4 Senior Lecturer Biotechnology Pondicherry University
5 Lecturer Biotechnology Pondicherry University
6 Professor Biotechnology Pondicherry University

Research Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution Area of Research
1 Professor Biotechnology Pondicherry University Marine and Food Biotechnology
2 Technical Officer Biological Sciences Madurai Kamaraj University Frog Culture
3 Senior Research Fellow CAS in Marine Biology Annamalai University Marine Biotechnology and Pollution
4 ABBOS Fellow ,Belgium Fisheries station Ostend Belgium Fisheries Station Marine Biotechnology
5 CSIR-Research Associate Zoology University of Madras Marine Biotechnology
6 Lecturer Biotechnology Pondicherry University Marine Biotechnology
7 Senior Lecturer Biotechnology Pondicherry University Marine Biotechnology
8 Reader Biotechnology Pondicherry University Marine and Food Biotechnology
9 Associate Professor Biotechnology Pondicherry University Marine and Food Biotechnology
10 Professor and Head Biotechnology Pondicherry University Marine and Food Biotechnology

Industry Experience

S.No Designation Company/Corporate Nature of Work

Contribution towards Innovation

S.No Name of the Work/Contribution Specialization Remarks
1 Editor,Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins Biotechnology journal Springer Publications
2 one proposal “Bioprospecting of Antarctic benthic fauna in search of bioactive Marine Natural Prod Marine Biotechnology one berth was allotted in the Indian station at Bharthi,Antartica for one Research Stude Mr.shekar K

Patent Details

S.No Title Status Patent Number Year of Award Type Commercialized Status
1 use of ulvan as activator of shrimp immune systemi against White Spot Syndrome Virus APPLIED 201841019841 2018 NATIONAL 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

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 Effect of cryopreservation on motility, DNA integrity and gene expression in grey mullet, Mugil cephalus sperm Ramachandran Balamurugan, Sundaram Karthik, Venkatesan Arul Cryobiology Volume 114, 104848 2024 2.728
2 Preparation, physicochemical characterization and in-vitro biological properties of Selenium nanoparticle synthesized from exopolysaccharide of Enter Younus Mohd Tilwani, Avinash Kant Lakra, Latha Domdi, Natwar Jha, Venkatesan Arul BioNanoscience 13:413–425. 2023 3.0
3 Effect of dietary supplementation of vitamin C-loaded chitosan nanoparticles on growth, immune-physiological parameters, and resistance of white shrim Annamalai Asaikkutti, Karuppaiya Vimala , Natwar Jha , Periyakali Saravana  Bhavan ,  Venkatesan Arul  Animal Feed Science and Technology Volume 305,  115764. 2023 3.2
4 Preparation and functional characterization of the bio-composite film based on chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol blended with bacterial exopolysaccharide EP Younus Mohd Tilwani, Avinash Kant Lakra, Latha Domdi, Venkatesan Arul International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Vol.245.1 125496 2023 8.025
5 Optimization and Physicochemical Characterization of Polysaccharide Purifed from Sonneratia caseolaris Mangrove Leaves: a Potential Antioxidant an Natwar Jha  · Sivagnanavelmurugan Madasamy · Prema Prasad  · Avinash Kant Lakra · Palanichamy Esakkiraj  · Younus Mohd Tilwani  · Venkatesan Arul. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 79.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-023-04534-6 2023 3.094
6 Effect of cryopreservation on post-thaw motility and viability of Grey mullet, Mugil cephalus sperm (Linnaeus, 1758) Balamurugan Ramachandran, Natwar Jha, Arul Venkatesan. Cryobiology Volume 111, June 2023, Pages 134-141. 2023 2.728
7 Nano -base d techniques : A revolutionar y approach to preven t covi d -19 an d enhancing human awareness Asaikkutti Annamala , Vimala Karuppaiya , Dhineshkumar Ezhumalai , Praseeja Cheruparambath , Kaviaras Balakrishnan , Arul Venkatesan Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104567 2023 5.0
8 Haloalkaline lipase from Bacillus flexus PU2 efficiently inhibits biofilm formation of aquatic pathogen Vibrio parahaemolyticus Esakkiraj Palanichamy, Repally Ayyanna, Natwar Jha, and Venkatesan Arul Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins https://doi.org/10.1007/s12602-022-09908-6 2022 5.265
9 Physico-chemical and functional characterization of polysaccharide purified from mangrove Rhizophora mucronata leaves having potent biological activit Natwar Jha, Madasamy Sivagnanavelmurugan, Prema Prasad, Avinash Kant Lakra, Younus Mhd Tilwani and Venkatesan Arul South African Journal of Botany 147,659-669 2022 3.11
10 Functional and molecular characterization of a cold-active lipase from Psychrobacter celer PU3 with potential antibiofilm property. Palanichamy Esakkiraj, Christian Bharathi, Repally Ayyanna, Natwar Jha, Akshaya Panigrahi, Ponnuraj Karthe, Venkatesan Arul International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 211:741-753 2022 8.025
11 Effects of polysaccharide-based silver and selenium nanoparticles on growth performance, biochemical parameters, and immune response of Cyprinus carpi Natwar Jha, Asaikkutti Annamalai, Palachamy Esskiraj, Ramachandran Balamurugan, Avinash Kant Lakra, Younus Mohd Tilwani, and Venkatesan Arul Fish and Shellfish Immunology Reports Publicshed online 2022 0
12 Characterization of potential probiotic bacteria Enterococcus faecium MC-5 isolated from the gut content of Cyprinus carpio specularis. Younus Mohd Tilwani, Avinash Kant Lakra, Latha Domdi, Natwar Jha, Venkatesan Arul Microbial Pathogenesis Published online 2022 3.848
13 Enhancement of growth, innate immunity, and disease resistance by probiotic Enterococcus faecium MC5 against Aeromonas hydrophila in Indian Major carp Younus Mohd Tilwania, Madasamy Sivagnanavelmuruganb, Avinash Kant Lakraa, Natwar Jhaa, Venkatesan Arul Vetrinary Immunology and Immunopathology Published onlinehttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2022.110503 2022 1.943
14 Synthesis, optimization, and physicochemical characterization of selenium nanoparticles from polysaccharide of mangrove Rhizophora mucronata with pote Natwar Jhaa , Palanichamy Esakkiraj , Asaikkutti Annamalai , Avinash Kant Lakraa , Sanjay Naik , Venkatesan Arul 81.Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals 2 100019 2022 3.5
15 Probiotic characterization of bacterial strains from fermented South Indian tomato pickle and country chicken intestine having antioxidative Dasari, Ankiah; Mitra, Shreyasi; Srivatsava, Deepak; Reppally, Ayyanna; Jha, Natwar; Madasamy, Sivaganavelmurugan; Arul, Venkatesan Journal of Applied Microbiology Vol 131 Issue 2 949-963 2021 3.766
16 Physico-chemical characterization and aging effects of fructan exopolysaccharide produced by Weissella cibaria MD2 on Caenorhabditis elegans Avinash Kant Lakra , Mahesh Ramatchandirane , Sandeep Kumar , Kitlangki Suchiang ,Venkatesan Arul LWT Food Science Technology Published online 2021 4.952
17 Physicochemical properties, preliminary characterization, and assessment of potential bioactivities of polysaccharide purified from the leaves of Avic Natwar Jha, Madasamy Sivagnanavelmurugan, Prema Prasad Avinash Kant Lakra, Repally Ayyanna, Latha Domdi, and Venkatesan Arul Biocatalysis and Agriculture Biotechnology Published online 2021 0
18 Optimization and physicochemical characterization of levan from Enterococcus faecium MC-5 having potential biological activities Younus Mohd Tilwani, Avinash Kant Lakra, Latha Domdi, Sumedha Yadav, Natwar Jha, Venkatesan Arul Process Biochemistry 110:282-291 2021 3.77
19 Microbial degradation of n-hexadecane using Pseudomonas aeruginosa PU1 isolated from transformer-oil contaminated soil LathaDomdi,Avinash KantLakra,Surapaneni KrishnaMohan,Younus MohdTilwani, Natwar Jha, VenkatesanArul, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology Available online 9 November 2021, 102213 Available online 9 November 2021, 102213 2021 0
20 Redescription of a poorly known, insular endemic frog Minervarya andamanensis (Stoliczka, 1870) with notes on distribution and natural history Sumaithangi Rajagopalan Chandramouli, Dasari Ankaiah, Kattuputhur Venkataraman Devi Prasad & Venkatesan Arul SPIXIANA 44 1 43-53 München, November 2021 ISSN 0341-8391 2021 0
21 Physicochemical and functional characterization of mannan exopolysaccharide isolated from Weissella confusa MD1with bioactivities. Avinash Kant Lakra, Latha Domdi, Younus Mohd Tilwani, Venkatesan Arul International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 14315 ,Pages 797-805 2020 6.953
22 Some probiotic potential of Weissella confusa MD1 and Weissella cibaria MD2 isolated from fermented batter Avinash Kant Lakra, Latha Domdi, Gagan Hanjon, Younus Mohd Tilwani, Venkatesan Arul LWT-Food Science Technology Published online 2020 4.952
23 ) ON THE IDENTITY OF TWO Fejervarya FROG (DICROGLOSSIDAE) SPECIES FROM THE ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ARCHIPELAGO S.R. Chandramouli1,3, Dasari Ankaiah2 , K.V. Devi Prasad1 & Venkatesan Arul TAPROBANICA Vol. 09, No. 02: pp. 194–204, 2020 0
24 Physico-chemical characterization of biosurfactant from Pseudomonas aeruginosa PU1 and its application in microbial enhance oil recovery Latha Domdi, Avinash Kant Lakra, Younus Mohd Tilwani, Venkatesan Arul International Journal of Life Sciences Research Vol.9.1.47-66. 2020 0
25 On the taxonomic status of Minervarya granosa (Kuramoto, Joshy, Kurabayashi & Sumida, 2008) and the distribution of M. agricola (Jerdon, 1853) Amphibi S.R. Chandramouli, Dasari Ankaiah , V. Arul , S.K. Dutta , S.R. Ganesh Asian Journal of Conservation Biology Vol. 8 No. 1, pp. 84-87. 2019 0
26 Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties of Probiotic Bacterium Lactobacillus mucosae AN1 and Lactobacillusfermentum SNR1 in Wistar Albino Rat RepallyAyyanna,Dasari Ankiah andArulVenkatesan Frontiers in Microbiology https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2018.03063 2018 4.097
27 Sulfated polysaccharides of seagrass Halophila ovalis suppresses tumor necrosis factor α induced chemokine interleukin 8 secretion in HT 29 cell line NeelakandanYuvaraj, VenkatesanArul Indian Journal of Pharmacology Vol.50. 6, 2018 0
28 Characterization of alginic acid extracted from Sargassum wightii and determination of its anti-viral activity of shrimp Penaeus monodon post larvae a Sivagnanavelmurugan, M., Palavesam, A., Arul, V. and Immanuel, G International Journal of Current Research in Life Sciences Vol. 07, No. 04, pp.1863-1872., 2018 0
29 Protective effect of short chain fatty acids on Franciscana nauplii against Vibrio harveyii. Sivagnanavelmurugan, M., Palavesam, A., Arul, V. and Immanuel, G International Journal of Current Research in Life Sciences Vol. 07, No. 04, pp.1877-1884, 2018 0
30 Cloning, overexpression, purification of bacteriocin enterocin-B and structural analysis, interaction determination of enterocin-A, B against pathogen Dasari Ankaiah, Esakkiraj Palanichamy, Christian Bharathi Antonyraj, Repally Ayyanna, Syed Ibrahim Basheer Ahamed and Venkatesan Arul International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 116:502-512 2018 3.97
31 Molecular Charecterization and application of lipase from Bacillus sp.PU1 and investigation of structural changes based on pH and temperature using MD Palanichamy Esakkiraj, Christian BharathiAntonyraj, Balraj Meleppat, Dasari Ankiah, Repally Ayyanna, Syed Ibrahim BasheerAhamed and Venkatesan Arul( International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 103,47-56 2017 3.97
32 Isolation, Identification of Lactobacillus mucosaeAN1and its anti-listerial peptide purificationandcharecterisation Repally Ayyanna,VenkateshPerumal, Dasari Ankaiah, Palanichamy Esakkiraj, and Arul Venkatesan Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins 10:775–786 2017 2.345
33 Probiotic characterization of Enterococcus faecium por1: Cloning, over expression of Enterocin-A and evaluation of antibacterial, anti-cancer properti DasariAnkaiah, Palanichamy Esakkiraj, Venkatesh Perumal, RepallyAyyanna and Arul Venkatesan Journal of Functional Foods 38,380-392 2017 3.470
34 Antimicrobial, cytotoxic effect and purification of bacteriocin from vancomycin susceptible Enterococcus faecalis and its safety evaluation for probio VenkateshPerumal, Arul Venkatesan LWT - Food Science and Technology Volume 78, Pages 303–310 2017 3.129
35 Partial purification and characterization of bacteriocin produced by Enterococcus faecalis DU10 and its probiotic attributes Venkatesh P, Ayyanna R, Ankaiah D and Arul V Preparative Biochemistry and Biotechnology 46:7, 686-694 2016 0.91
36 Physicochemical and biosorption properties of novel exopolysaccharide produced by Enterococcus faecalis Venkatesh P, Balraj M,Ayyanna R, Ankaiah D and Arul V LWT - Food Science and Technology Volume 68, May 2016, Pages 606-614 2016 2.711
37 Cloning, expression, characterization and application of protease produced by Bacillus cereus PalanichamyEsakkiraj, BalrajMeleppat, Avinash Kant Lakra, RepallyAyyanna and Venkatesan Arul RSC Advances 6, 38611 - 38616 2016 3.840
38 In vitro selection, characterization and cytotoxic effect of bacteriocin of Lactobacillus sakei GM3 isolated from goat milk Natarajan Devi Avaiyarasi,Abraham David Ravindran,PerumalVenkatesh and Venkatesan Arul Food Control 69:124-133 2016 3.496
39 Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effect ofsulfated polysaccharide fractions from SargassumwightiiandHalophilaovalisin male Wistar rats. N. Yuvaraj,and V. Arul Indian Journal of Pharmacology 48:562-70 2016 0
40 Purification and Molecular Characterization of Two-Antimicrobial Peptides Produced by Lactobacillus plantarum DU1 .ZerguiAmina, SaidiNoureddine, Arul Venkatesan, BessaiahHicham, BenmalekYamina, Bouayad Leila and KihalMebrouk International Journal of Biological Chemistry 9 (2): 46-58 2015 0
41 In vitro Anti-Tumor, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant andAntibacterial Activities of Marine Brown Alga SargassumwightiiCollected from Gulf of Mannar. N. Yuvaraj, and V. Arul Global Journal of Pharmacology 8 (4): 566-577 2014 0
42 Charecterization and potential probiotic attributes of Lactobacillus plantarum DU 10 isolated from Algerian Raw Camel Milk. Amina Z.,NoureddineS., Arul. V., Venkatesh P., Hichem B., Asma Z., Yamina M., Miloud and Mebrouk K Biotechnology 13(6): 282-288 2014 0
43 Enhancement of innate immune system, survival and yield in Peneausmonodon reared in ponds using Streptococcus phocae PI80 isolated from shrimp intesti Pattukumar, V., Kanmani, P., Satishkumar, R., Yuvaraj, N., Paari, A., and V. Aru Aquaculture Nutrition 20; 505–513 2013 1.688
44 Improved Resistance to Vibrio parahaemolyticus in black tiger shrimpPenaeus monodon treated with Streptococcus phocae PI80 and Bacillus subtilis : sur Pattukumar, V., Kanmani, P., Satish kumar, R., Yuvaraj, N., Paari, A., and V. Arul Israel Journal of Aquaculture 65:1-10 2013 0.45
45 Probiotics and its functionally valuable products P.Kanmani, R. Satish kumar, N. Yuvaraj, K.A. Paari, V. Pattukumar and V. Arul Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 53:641-658 2013 4.82
46 Traditional Indian Fermented Foods: A Rich Source of Lactic Acid Bacteria Satish kumar, R., P. Kanmani N. Yuvaraj, K.A. Paari, V. Pattukumar, and V. Arul International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition Vol. 64, No. 4, Pages 415-428 2013 1.257
47 Synthesis and functional characterization of antibiofilm exopolysaccharide produced by Enterococcus faecium MC13 isolated from the gut of fish P.Kanmani, R. Satish kumar, N. Yuvaraj, K.A. Paari, V. Pattukumar and V. Arul Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology Vol.169: 3,1001-1015 2013 1.89
48 Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of Sargassumwightii and Halophilaovalis sulfated polysaccharides in experimental animal models N. Yuvaraj, P. Kanmani, R. Satishkumar, K.A. Paari, V. Pattukumar and V. Arul Journal of Medicinal Food Vol. 16, No. 8: 740-748 2013 1.62
49 Lactobacillus plantarum AS1 isolated from South Indian Fermented food Kallappam suppress 1, 2-Dimethyl hydrazine (DMH) induced colorectal cancer in ma Satish kumar, R., P. Kanmani N. Yuvaraj, K.A. Paari, V. Pattukumar, and V. Arul Canadian Journal of Microbiology 57(12), 993-1001 2012 1.323
50 Evaluation of irradiation and heat treatment on antioxidant properties of fruit peel extracts and its potential application during preservation of goa K.A. Paari , Hari Krishnam Naidu , P.Kanmani, R. Satish kumar, N. Yuvaraj, , V. Pattukumar and V. Arul Food and Bioprocess Technology 5:1860–1870 2012 4.11
51 Potential function of a novel protective culture Enterococcus faecium-MC13 isolated from the gut of Mughilcephalus: Safety assessment and its custom a K.A. Paari , P.Kanmani, R. Satish kumar, N. Yuvaraj, , V. Pattukumar and V. Arul Food Biotechnology 26:2, 180 -197 2012 0.6
52 The combined effect of irradiation and anti-oxidant packaging on shelf life extension goat fish (Prupenaeusindicus):microbial, chemical and EPR spect K.A. Paari , P.Kanmani, R. Satish kumar, N. Yuvaraj, , V. Pattukumar, MonaAgrawal and V. Arul Journal of Food Processing and Preservation 36 (2012) 152–160 2012 0.45
53 Seagrass as a potential source of natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent N. Yuvaraj, P. Kanmani, R. Satishkumar, K.A. Paari, V. Pattukumar and V. Arul Pharmaceutical Biology Vol 50, No.4 pages 458-467 2012 0.89
54 Lactobacillus plantarum AS1 isolated from South Indian Fermented food Kallappam suppress 1, 2-Dimethyl hydrazine (DMH) induced colorectal cancer in ma Satish kumar, R., P. Kanmani N. Yuvaraj, K.A. Paari, V. Pattukumar, and V. Arul Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology Volume 166, Number 3, Pages 620-631 2012 1.89
55 Application of response surface methodology in optimization of growth medium for enhanced natural preservative bacteriocin production by probiotic bac .P.Kanmani, R. Satish kumar, N. Yuvaraj, K.A. Paari, V. Pattukumar and V. Arul Natural Product Research 26 ( 16 ) pp. 1539 - 1543 2012 1.031

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 Effect of gamma irradiation on sea food, Prupeneusindicus and Peneausindicus Paari,K.A., ShriyaDamani and V.Arul Proceedings National seminar on Emerging issues in Quality and safety of Fish and Shellfish (EIQASFISH2008) 75-79. 75-79 2009
2 Effect of gut probiotic lactic acid bacteria isolated from marine fish on Penaeus monodon post larvae to control the Vibrio anguillarum infection. Gopalakannan, A, Atulkumar and V.Arul Proc. Natl.Semi. New Frontiers in Marine Bioscience Research. 169-176 2004

Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Dengue an untold story V.Arul,Hanah Rachel Vasanthi,M.Sivaganavelmurugan Documenatry was produced by EMRC,Pondicherry University 2020 0
2 Weeds of Future V.Arul and M.Sivagnanvel Murugan Documenatry was produced by EMRC,Pondicherry University 2016 0
3 Probiotics ‘ A Vale of Biotech’-Scientific Documentary V.Arul and V.Pattukumar Documenatry was produced by EMRC,Pondicherry University 2012 0

Chapters in Books

S.No Title of the Chapters Name of the Authors Title of the Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Health Benefits of Human ProbiontLactobacillus plantarum Satish kumar, R. and V. Arul Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods in Human Health and Disease Prevention Taylor and Francis.CRC press- 2015 9781482237214

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 Marine Biotechnology-Classes on Video CEC-UGC 0ne year 13.16Lakhs 2018

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 3. Purification characterization and large scale production ob bacteriocin from the bacterial probiotics Enterococcus faecium MC13, Lactococcusgarvie LC149 and PI80 as food biopreservatives and pro DBT 2007-2010 38.4 lakhs 2007
2 2. Studies on control of pathogenicvibrios in Penaeus monodon by probiotics isolated from shrimp and fish intestine DBT 2006-2009 21 lakhs 2006
3 1. ImmunoresponseofCyprinuscarpio and Oreochromis mossambicus to Aeromonas hydrophila and development of vaccine against Aeromonas hydrophila UGC 1999-2003 4.64 lakhs 1999

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
1 carreer placement 20 CP Aqauculture 6 3

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 2021 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
2 2020 M.SC 1 Biotechnology
3 2019 M.SC 1 Biotechnology
4 2018 M.SC 2 Biotechnology
5 2017 M.SC 2 Biotechnology
6 2016 M.SC 2 Biotechnology
7 2016 M.SC 2 Biotechnology
8 2015 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
9 2014 M.SC 2 Biotechnology
10 2013 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
11 2012 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
12 2011 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
13 2010 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
14 2009 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
15 2008 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
16 2008 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
17 2007 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
18 2006 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
19 2006 M.PHIL 1 Biotechnology
20 2005 M.E 3 Biotechnology
21 2004 M.PHIL 2 Biotechnology
22 2003 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
23 2002 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
24 2001 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
25 2000 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
26 1999 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
27 1998 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
28 1997 M.SC 2 Biotechnology
29 1996 M.SC 1 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 Latha domdi 20-10-2014 1400103004 Isolation,Charecterization and application of biosurfactant(Rhamnolipid)produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa PU1 isolated from the transformer oil contaminated soil YES 19-04-2021 YES 13-01-2022
2 Avinash Kant Lakra 06-08-2014 1400103001 In-Vitro and In-vivo charecterization of exopolysaccharides produced by probiotic bacteria Weissella confusaMD1 and Weissella cibaria MD2 YES 08-03-2021 YES 21-12-2021
3 P.Venkatesh 01-06-2013 Isolation and probiotic characterization of lactic acid bacteria Enterococcus faecalis from country chicken and duck and its in vivo attributes in broiler chickens YES 01-06-2017 YES 29-12-2017
4 V.Pattukumar 01-06-2010 Immunomodulatory properties of probiotic bacteria Streptococcus phocae PI80-effect on growth,survival and immuneresponse on Penaeusmonodon. YES 01-06-2014 YES 26-12-2014
5 N.Yuvaraj 01-06-2009 Characterization of structural properties and biological activities of sulfated polysaccharides from brown seaweed SargassumwightiiGreville and sea grass Halophilaovalis R. Br. Hook. YES 01-06-2013 YES 28-12-2013
6 K.A.Paari 01-06-2009 Studies on preservation of sea foodPenaeusmonodon by physical, chemical and biological methods YES 01-06-2013 YES 01-12-2013
7 R.Satish Kumar 01-05-2008 Studies on probiotic and antimicrobial properties of Lactic acid bacteria isolated from marine fish, shrimp and south Indian fermented foods YES 01-06-2012 YES 01-12-2012
8 P.Kanmani 01-06-2007 Optimization of culture parameters and preservation of probiotics Streptococcus phocae PI80 and Enterococcus faecium MC13 for bacteriocin and biomass production YES 01-06-2011 YES 30-12-2011
9 A.Gopalakannan 01-06-1999 Studies on the control of Aeromonashydrophila infection and Cyprinuscarpio and Tilapia mossambicus by Immunostimulants and probiotics YES 01-06-2005 YES 01-06-2006
10 Dasari Ankiah 08-08-2013 1300103011 Isolation,Charecterisation of potential probiont enterococcus faecium por1 from the gut contents of porcupine and its effect on pathogenic bacteria and human cancer cells YES 08-08-2019 YES December 2019
11 Reppally Ayyana 02-01-2013 1200103002 Purification and characterization of anti-inflammatory microbial peptides from potential probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus mucosae AN1 and Lactobacillus fermentum SNR1” YES 01-02-2019 YES August 2019
12 Natwar Jha 08/08/2016 1500103003 Physico-Chemcial properties of bioactive polysacharides from mangrove leaves and polysacharide based nanoparticles with potential invitro and invivo biological activities YES 01/11/2022 YES 09/03/2023
13 YOUNUS MOHD TILWANI 11/08/2017 1600103003 Characterization of exopolysaccharide producing probiotic bacteria Enterococcus faecium MC-5 and its applications in fish culture YES 11/12/2022 YES 17/08/2023

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

S.No Scholar Name Designation Funding Agency Fellowship Title Year of Joining Year of Completion
1 Dr.Balamurugan Post Doctoral Fellow UGC Dr.DS Kothari Post Doctoral Fellow 2020 0
2 Dr.Asaikutti Post Doctoral Fellow UGC Dr.DS Kothari Post Doctoral Fellow 2019 0
3 Dr.M.Sivganavelmurugan Post Doctoral Fellow UGC Dr.D.S.KothariPost Doctoral Fellowship 01-12-2014 01-12-2017
4 Dr.Palanichamy Esakkiraj Post Doctoral Fellow UGC Dr.D.S.KothariPost Doctoral Fellowship 01-11-2013 01-11-2016

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
1 Marine Biotechnology Marine Biotechnology/36 modules MOOCS 2023 https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec23_bt22/preview Associate Editor-Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
2 Marine Biotechnology 40 modules MOOCS 2020 EMRC,PU nil Food Science and Technology
3 Dengue -an untold story Dengue screening,treatment and vector Others 2019 EMRC,PU Clinical Pharmacology Probiotcis and Antimicrobial Proteins
4 Weeds of Future sea weeds culture and application CEC-Under Graduate 2017 EMRC,PU Frontiers in Nutrition Journal International Journal of Biological Molecules
5 Probiotics a Value of Biotech Probiotics a Value of Biotech Others 2012 http://www.pucul.edu.in/Documentaries/bio%20tech/Probiotics%20%27A%20Value %20of%20Biotech%27.htm Food Research International Aquaculture

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 Probiotics and Prebiotics in food production Refresher course in Life Sciences Academic Staff College,Pondicherry University National 08-07-2022 08-07-2022 2022
2 CPCSEA and OECD guidelines workshop on CPCSEA and OECD guidelines Department of Pharmocology,MahatmaGandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry National 22-08-2022 22-08-2022 2022
3 Probiotics –in Human Health and Food Production International Conferenceon “Advances and Challenges in Life Science Research Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences,Vels Institute of Science,Technology & Advanced International 12-04-2022 13-04-2022 2022
4 Fish Immunity Enhancement Techniques and its importance National Seminar CAS in Marine Biology,Annamalai University,Parangipettai National 22-02-2022 22-02-2022 2022
5 Sustainable Aquaculture challenges and opportunities National Seminar Department of Zoology,Kanchi Mamunivar Government Institute for Postgraduate studies and Research,Pu National 17-12-2021 18-12-2021 2021
6 Recent advances in Marine Biotechnology Referesher course in Life Sciences. MHRDC,PondicherryUniversity National 07.12.2017 07.12.2017 2017
7 The Pivot of Biotechnology to Revitalize the Unrevealed PBR-17 Seminar Department of Biotechnology,ManonmaniumSundranar University, Tirunelveli. National 17.02.2017 17.02.2017 2017
8 Probiotics and Prebiotics in human health Conference New Horizons,Emerging Challenges and recent paradigms in food mediated immunity and their role in Hu International 31.08.2016 01.09.2016 2016
9 Conducting ResearchandInformations on Funding Agency workshop National Level workshop on Research Funding Agencies and Project Proposal Writing National 17.03.2016 17.03.2016 2016
10 Role of Probiotics in Poultry and Aquaculture Probiotics and Animal Health Department of Animal Sciences,ManonmaniumSundranar University, Tirunelveli. National 14.03.2016 14.03.2016 2016
11 Probiotics and Prebiotics and their role in Human Health Refresher course in Life Sciences Academic Staff College,Madurai Kamaraj University National 17.12.2015 17.12.2015 2015
12 REcent advances in Marine and Animal Biotechnology Refresher course in Life Sciences Academic Staff College,Bharathiar University National 22.11.2013 22.11.2013 2013
13 The combined effect of irradiation and anti-oxidant packaging on shelf life extension goat fish (Pr Value addition for Food, Agriculture, Healthcare and other industries Shriram Research Institute,New Delhi International 17-12-2010 18-12-2010 2010

Conferences/Seminars Organized

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

Workshop Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Brain storming session on Sea weed culture and Uitilzation for food Department of Biotechnology,New Delhi Pondicherry University,one day National 27-10-2017 27-10-2017 2017
2 women scientist project review meeting Department of Science and Technology,New Delhi Pondicherry University, three days National 16-06-2017 18-06-2017 2017

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 Board of Studies in Biotechnology,Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam,Tirupati Member 2021
2 Board of Studies in Biotechnology,Pondicherry Univesrity Member 2020
3 Board studies in Marine Biology,Annamalai University,Chidambaram Member 2020
4 BOSin Microbiology(PG/UG),Manonmanium Sundaranar University.Tirunelveli membet 2020
5 Academic Council,Pondicherry Unievsrity Member 2019
6 Executive council,Pondicherry University Member 2019
7 Research Council ,Tamil Nadu Dr.J.Jayalalitha Fisheries University Member 2018
8 Institutional Biosafety Committee,Vector Control Research Center,Puducherry Outside Experts 2017
9 Frontiers in Nutrition Journal Member of Editorial Board 2017
10 Member in Institutional Animal Ethics Committee ,Vector Control Research Center, Puducherry Socially Aware Nominee 2017
11 Member in Institutional Animal Ethics Committee Indira Gandhi Medical College Puducherry Link Nominee 2017
12 Member in Institutional Animal Ethics Committee Lakshminarayana Medical College,Puducherry Scientist from outside 2017
13 Institutional Animal Ethics Committee Mahatma Gandhi Medical College,Puducherry Link Nominee 2017
14 Institutional Animal Ethics Committee ManukulaVinayagar Medical College,Puducherry Scientist from outside 2017
15 Board of Studies in Biotechnology,Pondicherry University Chairman 2017
16 Food Research International-Elsevier Member of Editorial Board 2017
17 Board of studies in School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry Member 2016
18 Board of Studies in Zoology,ManonmaniumSundranar University, Thirunelveli Member 2016
19 Coordination Committee for the establishment of Institute of Microbial Sciences in JIPMER Member 2016
20 Member in Institutional Animal Ethics Committee,KanchimamunivarP.G.Center,Lawspet,Puducherry Scientist from outside 2015
21 Board of Studies in Marine Biotechnology,ManonmaniumSundranar University, Thirunelveli Member 2013
22 Board of Studies in Marine Biotechnology,Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli. Member 2012
23 Board of Studies in Animal Biotechnology, PSG college, Coimbatore. Member 2012
24 Pondicherry University Academic Council Member 2010
25 Biotechnology Research Society of India Life Member 2010
26 Pondicherry University Court Member 2007
27 Indian Society of Crustacean biology Member 1991
28 Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists,ICLARM,Phillippines Life Member 1990

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Head i/c 1 year(2000-2001) Academic and Administration of Department
2 Head from !6th October 2016 Academic and Administration of Department

Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

S.No Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites

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

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