JEEVARATNAM K. Professor

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  • Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
  • School of Life Sciences
  • jeevskj@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 Ph.D. Biochemical and Physiological Effects of Methyl isocyanate in Mammals Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 1992
2 M.Sc. Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology JIPMER/Madras University 1982
3 B.Sc. Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics Madras Univesity 1979

Area of Specializaion

Biochemical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Nutrition Biochemiistry, Food Biotechnology, Microbial Biochemistry & 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

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 Professor Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Pondicherry University

Research Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution Area of Research
1 Scientist B, C, D Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology Defence R&D Establishment, Gwalior Biochemical Pharmacology & Toxicology
2 Scientist D, E Nurition Biochemistry and Food Biotechnology Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore Nutrition Biochemistry and Food Biotechnology
3 Scientist E, F Deapartment of Biotechnology Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory, Banggalore Microbial Biotechnology
4 Professor Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Pondicherry University Microbial Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Industry Experience

S.No Designation Company/Corporate Nature of Work

Contribution towards Innovation

S.No Name of the Work/Contribution Specialization Remarks
1 Characterization and evaluation of antibacterial efficacy of a novel antibiotic-type compound from a Microbial Biochemistry Using a potent probiotic strain isolated from idly batter fermented with betel leaves a novel antiba

Patent Details

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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 Characterization of purified antimicrobial peptide produced by Pediococcus pentosaceus LJR1, and its application in preservation of white leg shrimp 7. G Ladha and K Jeevaratnam World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-020-02847-w 2020 2.652
2 Purification and identification of 4-allyl-benzene-1,2-diol: an antilisterial and biofilm preventing compound from the leaves of Piper betle L. var Pa 4. S Kavitha, A. Harikrishnan and K Jeevaratnam Natural Product Research 33: 1514-1517 DOI:10.1080/ 14786419.2017.1419239 2019 IF 1.828
3 Comparative evaluation of peroxidation of seasame and cottonseed oil induced by different methods of heating 7. Balasubramanian Shanmugasundaram, Vijay Kumar Singh, Shrijana Shrestha, Sajib Kumar Sarkar, Kadirvelu Jeevaratnam and Bidhan Chandra Koner J Sci Industr Res 78: 162-165 2019 Nil
4 Inhibiting bacterial colonization on catheters: Antibacterial and Antibiofilm activities of bacteriocins from Lactobacillus plantarum SJ33 1. Amrita Ray Mohapatra and K Jeevaratnam Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 19: 85–92 2019 2.469
5 Characterization and evaluation of antibacterial efficacy of a novel antibiotic-type compound from a probiotic strain Lactobacillus plantarum KJB23 ag 3. S Kavitha, A Harikrishnan and K Jeevaratnam LWT - Food Science and Technology https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2019.108759 2019 3.970
6 A compound isolated from Alpinia officinarum Hance. inhibits swarming motility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and down regulates virulence genes 5. Divya Lakshmanan, A. Harikrishnan, K. Jyoti, M. Idul Ali and K. Jeevaratnam Journal of Applied Microbiology doi:10.1111/jam.14563 2019 2.683
7 Swarming Inhibitory Potential of Cinnamtannin B1 from Cinnamomum tamala T. Nees and Eberm on Pseudomonas aeruginosa 2. Divya Lakshmanan, A Harikrishnan, S Vishnupriya and K Jeevaratnam ACS Omega DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b02471 2019 2.584
8 A Comparative Evaluation of In Vitro Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant, Antibacterial and Anticancer Activity of Methanolic (MeOH) Crude Extract of 6. Rahul Gupta and K Jeevaratnam Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (Open access) 6: 830-842 2019 5.87
9 Probiotic Evaluation of Antimicrobial Lactobacillus plantarum VJC38 Isolated from Chicken Crop 6. Venkatasatyanarayana Nallala, V Sadishkumar and K Jeevaratnam Microbiol (Moscow) 87 (3): 350–362 2018 IF 0.855
10 Purification and characterization of an antibacterial peptide (bacteriocin) produced by Weissella confusa AJ79 1. AK Dubey and K Jeevaratnam IOSR J Pharm Bioloical Sci 13: 17-24 2018 Nil
11 Role of Oxidative Stress, Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines, Leptin and Adiponectin in Organo-phosphorus-Induced Insulin Resistance in Wistar Albino Rats 2. Shrijana Shrestha, Vijay Kumar Singh, Sajib Kumar Sarkar, Balasubramanian Shanmugasundaram, Kadirvelu Jeevaratnam and Bidhan Chandra Koner Asian J Biochem Pharmaceut Res 8: 58-66 2018 Nil
12 Effect of consumption of unheated and thermally- modified seasame and coconut oils on inflammation mediated metabolic disorders in Wistar rats 3. Balasubramanian Shanmugasundaram, Vijay Kumar Singh, Shrijana Shrestha, Sajib Kumar Sarkar, Kadirvelu Jeevaratnam and Bidhan Chandra Koner J Biochem Biophys 55: 251-255 2018 0.357
13 Current Therapeutic Strategies of Parkinson’s Disease. Biomed J Sci & Tech Res (on line) 4. Poonkuzhali K and Jeevaratnam K Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2018.08.001729 2018 0.548
14 Effect of sub-toxic chlorpyrifos on redox sensitive kinases and insulin signaling in rat L6 myotubes. 5. Shrijana Shrestha, Vijay Kumar Singh, Sajib Kumar Sarkar, Balasubramanian Shanmugasundaram, Kadirvelu Jeevaratnam and Bidhan Chandra Koner J Diabetes Metab Disord (on line) https://doi.org/10.1007/s40200-018-0379-x 2018 RG IF - 1.180
15 Lactic Acid Bacteria: Probiotic Characteristic, Selection Criteria, and its Role in Human Health (Review) 6. Rahul Gupta, Amrin Fatima and Kadirvelu Jeevaratnam Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (Open Access) 5: 411- 424 2018 5.87
16 Molecular characterization of antimicrobial Lactobacillus isolates and evaluation of their probiotic characteristics in vitro for use in poultry 5. Venkatasatyanarayana Nallala, V Sadishkumar and K Jeevaratnam Food Biotechnol 31: 1 – 22 2017 IF 0.595
17 Inhibition of Swarming motility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Methanol extracts of Alpinia officinarum Hance. and Cinnamomum tamala T. Nees and Eberm 1. DivyaLakshmanan, Jishudas Nanda and K. Jeevaratnam Natural Product Research DOI:10.1080/14786419.2017.1340289 2017 IF 1.828
18 Purification and partial characterization of antilisterial peptide produced from Pediococcus pentosaceus KJBC11 from idli batter fermented with Piper 2. V Sadishkumar and K Jeevaratnam J Food Biochem DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12460 2017 IF 0.815
19 Probiotic potential of Pediococcus pentosaceus LJR1, a bacteriocinogenic strain isolated from rumen liquor of goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) 3. G Ladha and K Jeevaratnam Food Biotechnol 32: 60 – 77 2017 IF 0.595
20 Probiotic evaluation of Enterococcus durans VJ119 isolated from gastrointestinal tract of chicken 5. K Jeevaratnam and Venkatasatyanarayana Nallala Intl J Adv Life Sci 10: 139 – 155 2017 RG IF 0.59
21 The Effect of Chlorpyrifos, an Organophosphorus Pesticide, on Glucose Uptake in Whole Blood 4. Shrijana Shrestha, Vijay Kumar Singh, Shanmugasundaram B, Sajib Kumar Sarkar, Jeevaratnam K and Bidhan Chandra Koner J Drug Metab Toxicol 7: 211. doi:10.4172/2157-7609.1000211 2016 JIF 2.12
22 Molecular characterization of lactobacilli isolated from Piper betle L. var. Pachaikodi and comparative analysis of the antimicrobial effects of isola 3. S Kavitha and K Jeevaratnam Food Biotechnol 30: 123 – 136 2016 IF 0.595
23 Molecular characterization of lactic acid bacteria isolated from rumen liquor of goat 2. G Ladha and K Jeevaratnam Biosci Biotech Res Asia 13: 2155 – 2159 2016 RG IF 0.2
24 In vitro probiotic evaluation of potential antioxidant lactic acid bacteria isolated from idli batter fermented with Piper betle leaves 1. V Sadishkumar and K Jeevaratnam Int J Food Sci Technol DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.13284 2016 IF 1.640
25 Exploration of disulfiram dealings with calf thymus DNA using spectroscopic, electrochemical and molecular docking techniques 9. A Subastri, A Durga, K Harikrishna, M Sureshkumar, K Jeevaratnam, KS Girish and C. Thirunavukkarasu J Luminescence 170: 255 – 261 2016 IF 2.719
26 In vitro probiotic evaluation of phytase producing Lactobacillus species isolated from Uttapam batter and their application in soy milk fermentation 5. A Saraniya and K. Jeevaratnam J Food Sci Technol 52 (9):5631-40 2015 IF 2.203
27 Identification of Lactobacillus pentosus and Weissela confusa isolated from uttappam batter feremented with Piper betle leaves 2. AK Dubey and K Jeevaratnam Malaya J Biosci 2: 13-25 2015 Nil
28 Structural characterization and functional evaluation of exopolysaccharide produced by Weissella confusa AJ53, an isolate from Uttapam batter fermente 3. AK Dubey and K Jeevaratnam Food Sci Biotechnol 24: 2117-2124 2015 IF 0.786
29 The effect of Piper betle leaves on lacto-fermentation of idli batter, characterization and applicability of potent isolates in soymilk fermentation 4. V Sadishkumar, Rama Kolanchiammal and K Jeevaratnam Food Sci Biotechnol 24: 2137-2144 2015 IF 0.786
30 Molecular characterization of bacteriocinogenic, antifungal and probiotic lactic acid bacteria isolated from chicken gastrointestinal tract 5. Venkatasatyanarayana Nallala and K Jeevaratnam Adv Microbiol 5: 644-660 2015 GIF 1.07
31 Probiotic screening of Lactobacilli isolates from Uttapam batter fermented supplementing with Piper betle L. leaves 6. AK Dubey and K Jeevaratnam Adv Microbiol 5: 858 – 870 2015 GIF 1.07
32 Characterization of an antibacterial compound, 2-hydroxyl indole-3-propanamide, produced by lactic acid bacteria isolated from fermented batter 7. K Jeevaratnam, V Vidhyasagar, PJ Agaliya, A Saraniya and M Umaiyaparvathy Appl Biochem Biotechnol DOI 10.1007/s12010-015-1733-9 2015 IF 1.750
33 Extracellularly synthesized ZnO nanoparticles interact with DNA and augment gamma radiation induced DNA damage through reactive oxygen species 8. E Preedia Babu, A Subastri, A Suyavaran, P Lokeshwara Rao, m Sureshkumar, K Jeevaratnam and C. Thirunavukkarasu RSC Adv 5: 62067 – 62077 2015 IF 3.840
34 Purification and mode of action of antilisterial bacteriocins produced by Lactobacillus pentosus SJ65 isolated from Uttapam batter. J Food Biochem 4. A Saraniya and K. Jeevaratnam J Food Biochem 38: 612-619 2014 IF 0.815
35 Optimization of nutritional and non - nutritional factors involved for production of antimicrobial compounds from Lactobacillus pentosusSJ65 using res 3. A Saraniya and K. Jeevaratnam Brazilian J Microbiol 45 (1): 81-88 2014 IF 1.810
36 Evaluation of Pediococcus pentosaceus strains isolated from idli batter for probiotic properties in vitro 4. V Vidhyasagar and K. Jeevaratnam J Functional Foods 5: 235-243 2013 IF 3.470
37 Characterization of the bacteriocins produced by two probiotic Lactobacillus isolates from idli batter 5. PJ Agaliya and K. Jeevaratnam Ann Microbiol DOI 10.1007/s13213-013-0616-y 2013 IF 1.407
38 Identification of pectin degrading lactic acid bacteria from fermented food sources 6. V Vidhyasagar, A Saraniya and K. Jeevaratnam Intl J Adv Life Sci 6: 8-12 2013 RG IF 0.59
39 Molecular characterization of lactobacilli isolated from fermented idlibatter 1. PJ Agaliya and K. Jeevaratnam Brazilian J Microbiol 44 (4): 1199-1206 2013 IF 1.810
40 Bacteriocin activity against various pathogens produced by Pediococcuspentosaceus VJ13 isolated from idly batter 2. V Vidhyasagar and K. Jeevaratnam Biomed Chromatogr DOI 10.1002/bmc.2948 2013 IF 1.688
41 Isolation and characterization of Pediococcuspentosaceus from idly batter: a traditional south Indian fermented food source. 3. V Vidhyasagar and K. Jeevaratnam Biosci Biotech Res Asia 9: 427-431 2012 RG IF 0.2
42 Molecular characterization of bacteriocinogenicLactobacillus species isolated from fermented uttapam batter 2. A Saraniya and K. Jeevaratnam Biosci Biotech Res Asia 9: 417-421 2012 RG IF 0.2
43 Screening of Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from fermented idli batter for probiotic properties 1. PJ Agaliya and K. Jeevaratnam Afr J Biotechnol 11: 12856-12864 2012 RG IF 0.85

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 Targeting Staphylococcus aureus and its biofilms with novel antibacterial compounds produced by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SJ33 Amrita Ray Mohapatra, Adhikesavan Harikrishnan, Divya Lakshmanan, and Kadirvelu Jeevaratnam Archives of Microbiology DOI 10.1007/s00203-021-02630-x 2021 2.729
2 Characterization and cytotoxic evaluation of bacteriocins possessing antibiofilm activity produced by Lactobacillus plantarum SJ33 Amrita Ray Mohapatra, Divya Lakshmanan, R Mahesh, K Suchiang, K Jeevaratnam International Journal of Peptide Resarch and Therapeutics DOI 10.1007/s10989-021-10210-2 2021 2.129
3 A novel antibacterial compound produced by Lactobacillus plantarum LJR13 isolated from rumen liquor of goat effectively controls multi-drug resistant G Ladha and K Jeevaratnam Microbiological Research https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micres.2020.126563 2020 5.415
4 Characterization of purified antimicrobial peptide produced by Pediococcus pentosaceus LJR1, and its application in preservation of white leg shrimp G Ladha and K Jeevaratnam World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-020-02847-w 2020 2.652
5 Comparative evaluation of peroxidation of seasame and cottonseed oil induced by different methods of heating Balasubramanian Shanmugasundaram, Vijay Kumar Singh, Shrijana Shrestha, Sajib Kumar Sarkar, Kadirvelu Jeevaratnam and Bidhan Chandra Koner J Sci Industr Res 78: 162-165 2019 1.099
6 Inhibiting bacterial colonization on catheters: Antibacterial and Antibiofilm activities of bacteriocins from Lactobacillus plantarum SJ33 Amrita Ray Mohapatra and K Jeevaratnam Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance 19: 85–92 2019 2.469
7 Characterization and evaluation of antibacterial efficacy of a novel antibiotic-type compound from a probiotic strain Lactobacillus plantarum KJB23 ag S Kavitha, A Harikrishnan and K Jeevaratnam LWT - Food Science and Technology https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2019.108759 2019 3.714
8 A compound isolated from Alpinia officinarum Hance. inhibits swarming motility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and down regulates virulence genes Divya Lakshmanan, A. Harikrishnan, K. Jyoti, M. Idul Ali and K. Jeevaratnam Journal of Applied Microbiology doi:10.1111/jam.14563 2019 2.683
9 A Comparative Evaluation of In Vitro Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant, Antibacterial and Anticancer Activity of Methanolic (MeOH) Crude Extract of Rahul Gupta and K Jeevaratnam Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research 6: 830-842 2019 5.87 (Open Access Journal)
10 Swarming Inhibitory Potential of Cinnamtannin B1 from Cinnamomum tamala T. Nees and Eberm on Pseudomonas aeruginosa Divya Lakshmanan, A Harikrishnan, S Vishnupriya and K Jeevaratnam ACS Omega DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b02471 2019 2.584
11 Purification and characterization of an antibacterial peptide (bacteriocin) produced by Weissella confusa AJ79 AK Dubey and K Jeevaratnam IOSR J Pharm Bioloical Sci 13: 17-24 2018 3.83 (AQCJ Impact Factor)
12 Probiotic Evaluation of Antimicrobial Lactobacillus plantarum VJC38 Isolated from Chicken Crop Venkatasatyanarayana Nallala, V Sadishkumar and K Jeevaratnam Microbiol (Moscow) 87 (3): 350–362 2018 0.855
13 Lactic Acid Bacteria: Probiotic Characteristic, Selection Criteria, and its Role in Human Health (Review) Rahul Gupta, Amrin Fatima and Kadirvelu Jeevaratnam Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research 5: 411- 424 2018 5.87 (Open Access Journal)
14 Role of Oxidative Stress, Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines, Leptin and Adiponectin in Organo-phosphorus-Induced Insulin Resistance in Wistar Albino Rats Shrijana Shrestha, Vijay Kumar Singh, Sajib Kumar Sarkar, Balasubramanian Shanmugasundaram, Kadirvelu Jeevaratnam and Bidhan Chandra Koner Asian J Biochem Pharmaceut Res 8: 58-66 2018 4.856 (Cosmos Impact Factor)
15 Effect of consumption of unheated and thermally- modified seasame and coconut oils on inflammation mediated metabolic disorders in Wistar rats Balasubramanian Shanmugasundaram, Vijay Kumar Singh, Shrijana Shrestha, Sajib Kumar Sarkar, Kadirvelu Jeevaratnam and Bidhan Chandra Koner Indian J Biochem Biophys 55: 251-255 2018 0.357
16 Current Therapeutic Strategies of Parkinson’s Disease Poonkuzhali K and Jeevaratnam Biomed J Sci & Tech Res (on line) DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2018.08.001729 2018 0.548
17 Effect of sub-toxic chlorpyrifos on redox sensitive kinases and insulin signaling in rat L6 myotubes Shrijana Shrestha, Vijay Kumar Singh, Sajib Kumar Sarkar, Balasubramanian Shanmugasundaram, Kadirvelu Jeevaratnam and Bidhan Chandra Koner J Diabetes Metab Disord (on line) https://doi.org/10.1007/s40200-018-0379-x 2018 RG IF - 1.180
18 Probiotic evaluation of Enterococcus durans VJ119 isolated from gastrointestinal tract of chicken K Jeevaratnam and Venkatasatyanarayana Nallala Intl J Adv Life Sci 10: 139 – 155 2017 0.63
19 Purification and identification of 4-allyl-benzene-1,2-diol: an antilisterial and biofilm preventing compound from the leaves of Piper betle L. var Pa S Kavitha, A. Harikrishnan and K Jeevaratnam Natural Product Research DOI:10.1080/ 14786419.2017.1419239 2017 1.828
20 Probiotic potential of Pediococcus pentosaceus LJR1, a bacteriocinogenic strain isolated from rumen liquor of goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) G Ladha and K Jeevaratnam Food Biotechnol 32: 60 – 77 2017 0.595
21 Purification and partial characterization of antilisterial peptide produced from Pediococcus pentosaceus KJBC11 from idli batter fermented with Piper V Sadishkumar and K Jeevaratnam J Food Biochem DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12460 2017 0.815
22 Inhibition of Swarming motility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Methanol extracts of Alpinia officinarum Hance. and Cinnamomum tamala T. Nees and Eberm. DivyaLakshmanan, Jishudas Nanda and K. Jeevaratnam Natural Product Research DOI:10.1080/14786419.2017.1340289 2017 1.828
23 Molecular characterization of antimicrobial Lactobacillus isolates and evaluation of their probiotic characteristics in vitro for use in poultry Venkatasatyanarayana Nallala, V Sadishkumar and K Jeevaratnam Food Biotechnol 31: 1 – 22 2017 0.595
24 The Effect of Chlorpyrifos, an Organophosphorus Pesticide, on Glucose Uptake in Whole Blood Shrijana Shrestha, Vijay Kumar Singh, Shanmugasundaram B, Sajib Kumar Sarkar, Jeevaratnam K and Bidhan Chandra Koner J Drug Metab Toxicol doi:10.4172/2157-7609.1000211 2016 JIF – 2.12
25 Molecular characterization of lactobacilli isolated from Piper betle L. var. Pachaikodi and comparative analysis of the antimicrobial effects of isola S Kavitha and K Jeevaratnam Food Biotechnol 30: 123 – 136 2016 0.595
26 Molecular characterization of lactic acid bacteria isolated from rumen liquor of goat G Ladha and K Jeevaratnam Biosci Biotech Res Asia 13: 2155 – 2159 2016 0.2
27 In vitro probiotic evaluation of potential antioxidant lactic acid bacteria isolated from idli batter fermented with Piper betle leaves V Sadishkumar and K Jeevaratnam Int J Food Sci Technol DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.13284 2016 1.640
28 Exploration of disulfiram dealings with calf thymus DNA using spectroscopic, electrochemical and molecular docking techniques A Subastri, A Durga, K Harikrishna, M Sureshkumar, K Jeevaratnam, KS Girish and C. Thirunavukkarasu J Luminescence 170: 255 – 261 2016 2.719
29 In vitro probiotic evaluation of phytase producing Lactobacillus species isolated from Uttapam batter and their application in soy milk fermentation A Saraniya and K Jeevaratnam J Food Sci Technol 52 (9):5631-40 2015 2.203
30 Identification of Lactobacillus pentosus and Weissela confusa isolated from uttappam batter feremented with Piper betle leaves AK Dubey and K Jeevaratnam Malaya J Biosci 2: 13-25 2015 4.628(cosmos impact factor)
31 Structural characterization and functional evaluation of exopolysaccharide produced by Weissella confusa AJ53, an isolate from Uttapam batter fermente AK Dubey and K Jeevaratnam Food Sci Biotechnol 24: 2117-2124 2015 0.653
32 The effect of Piper betle leaves on lacto-fermentation of idli batter, characterization and applicability of potent isolates in soymilk fermentation V Sadishkumar, Rama Kolanchiammal and K Jeevaratnam Food Sci Biotechnol 24: 2137-2144 2015 0.653
33 Molecular characterization of bacteriocinogenic, antifungal and probiotic lactic acid bacteria isolated from chicken gastrointestinal tract Venkatasatyanarayana Nallala and K Jeevaratnam Adv Microbiol 5: 644-660 2015 0.2
34 In vitro probiotic and ex vivo immunomodulatory screeningof Lactobacilli isolates from Uttapam batter fermented with Piper betle L. leaves AK Dubey and K Jeevaratnam Adv Microbiol 5: 858 – 870 2015 0.2
35 Characterization of an antibacterial compound, 2-hydroxyl indole-3-propanamide, produced by lactic acid bacteria isolated from fermented batter K Jeevaratnam, V Vidhyasagar, PJ Agaliya, A Saraniya and M Umaiyaparvathy Appl Biochem Biotechnol DOI 10.1007/s12010-015-1733-9 2015 1.75
36 Extracellularly synthesized ZnO nanoparticles interact with DNA and augment gamma radiation induced DNA damage through reactive oxygen species E Preedia Babu, A Subastri, A Suyavaran, P Lokeshwara Rao, m Sureshkumar, K Jeevaratnam and C. Thirunavukkarasu RSC Adv 5: 62067 – 62077 2015 3.84
37 Purification and mode of action of antilisterial bacteriocins produced by Lactobacillus pentosus SJ65 isolated from Uttapam batter A Saraniya and K Jeevaratnam J Food Biochem 38: 612-619 2014 0.741
38 Optimization of nutritional and non - nutritional factors involved for production of antimicrobial compounds from Lactobacillus pentosusSJ65 using res A Saraniya and K Jeevaratnam Brazilian J Microbiol 44 (4): 1199-1206 2014 0.592
39 Bacteriocin activity against various pathogens produced by Pediococcuspentosaceus VJ13 isolated from idly batter V Vidhyasagar and K Jeevaratnam Biomed Chromatogr DOI 10.1002/bmc.2948 2013 1.723
40 Identification of pectin degrading lactic acid bacteria from fermented food sources V Vidhyasagar, A Saraniya and K Jeevaratnam Intl J Adv Life Sci 6: 8-12 2013 0.63
41 Characterization of the bacteriocins produced by two probiotic Lactobacillus isolates from idli batter PJ Agaliya and K Jeevaratnam Ann Microbiol DOI 10.1007/s13213-013-0616-y 2013 0.990
42 Evaluation of Pediococcus pentosaceus strains isolated from idli batter for probiotic properties in vitro V Vidhyasagar and K. Jeevaratnam J Functional Foods 5: 235-243 2013 3.574
43 Molecular characterization of lactobacilli isolated from fermented idli batter PJ Agaliya and K. Jeevaratnam Brazilian J Microbiol 44 (4): 1199-1206 2013 0.592
44 Thirteen-week oral toxicity study of carotenoid pigment from Rhodotorula glutinis DFR-PDY in rats BV Latha and K Jeevaratnam Indian J Expt Biol 50: 645-651 2012 0.944
45 Isolation and characterization of Pediococcuspentosaceus from idly batter: a traditional south Indian fermented food source V Vidhyasagar and K. Jeevaratnam Biosci Biotech Res Asia 9: 427-431 2012 Open access
46 Molecular characterization of bacteriocinogenic Lactobacillus species isolated from fermented uttapam batter A Saraniya and K. Jeevaratnam Biosci Biotech Res Asia 9: 417-421 2012 open access
47 Screening of Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from fermented idli batter for probiotic properties PJ Agaliya and K. Jeevaratnam Afr J Biotechnol 11: 12856-12864 2012 0.2

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

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Books

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Chapters in Books

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Edited Books

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Ongoing Projects

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Ongoing Consultancy Works

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Completed Projects

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1 Development of low glycemic noodle from sweet potato and low caloric sago from cassava as anti-diabetic foods – Co-PI ICMR Mar 2011 to Feb 2014 - 3 12.6672 lakhs 2014
2 Molecular characterization of antimicrobial substances from lactic acid bacteria and molecular typing of the producer strains UGC Feb 2010 to Jul 2013 - 3 12..445 lakhs 2013
3 Isolation and characterization of low MW antimicrobial substances from lactic acid bacteria Defence R&D Organization - ER&IPR Jan 2008 to Dec 2010 - 3 16.532 lakhs 2010
4 Isolation and Characterization of Antimicrobial Proteins, Bacteriocins from Lactic Acid Bacteria Start up grant (PU) Oct 2007 to Mar 2010 8.734 lakhs 2010
5 Antioxidants as modulators of oxidative stress and oxidative signals in mammalian erythrocyte (Co-PI) DST Feb 2006 to May 2009 - 3 17.657 lakhs 2009

Completed Consultancy Works

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Career Guidance Offered to students

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

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Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre
1 2021 M.SC 1 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
2 2020 M.SC 1 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
3 2019 M.SC 1 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
4 2018 M.SC 2 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
5 2017 M.SC 2 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
6 2016 M.SC 2 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
7 2015 M.SC 2 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
8 2014 M.SC 2 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
9 2013 M.SC 4 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
10 2012 M.SC 3 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
11 2012 M.SC 5 Microbiology
12 2011 M.SC 6 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
13 2010 M.SC 2 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
14 2009 M.SC 2 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
15 2008 M.SC 6 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
16 2007 M.SC 3 Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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 Amrita Ray Mohapatra 09-09-2014 Purification, Characterization and Evaluation of Antibacterial and Antibiofilm substances from Lactobacillus plantarum subsp. argentoratensis SJ33 YES 04-03-2020 YES 23-09-2021
2 G. Ladha 15-11-2012 PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL SUBSTANCES FROM POTENT LACTIC ACID BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM RUMEN LIQUOR OF GOAT (Capra aegagrus hircus) YES 14-09-2018 YES 17-12-2019
3 S. Kavitha 23-07-2012 PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL SUBSTANCES FROM A POTENT PROBIOTIC LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM KJB23 ISOLATE AND THE EXTRACT OF PIPER BETLE L. LEAVES YES 06-12-2018 YES 27-11-2019
4 Mr. Venkata Satyanarayana Nallala 21-09-2011 Characterization of antibacterial and antifungal Lactic acid bacteria isolates and evaluation of their probiotic potential in vitro and in vivo YES 27-04-2017 YES 03-10-2018
5 Mr. V. Sadishkumar 17-10-2012 Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Idli Batter Fermented with Piper betle leaves, their Probiotic Properties and Antimicrobial Peptides YES 10-07-2017 YES 24-08-2018
6 Mr. Ashwinikumar Dubey 10-08-2010 IDENTIFICATION, FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION OF LACTOBACILLI ISOLATES FROM UTTAPAM BATTER FERMENTED WITH PIPER BETLE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL SUBSTANCES AND EXOPOLYSACCHARIDE FROM WEISSELLA CONF YES 15-02-2016 YES 28-07-2017
7 Ms. A. Saraniya 25-06-2007 MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND PROBIOTIC PROPERTIES OF LACTOBACILLI ISOLATED FROM UTTAPAM BATTER AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUNDS PRODUCED BY LACTOBACILLUS PENTOSUS SJ65 YES 28-12-2012 YES 11-09-2013
8 Mr. V. Vidyasagar 25-06-2007 IDENTIFICATION AND PROBIOTIC EVALUATION OF COCCI FROM IDLY BATTER AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL SUBSTANCES FROM PEDIOCOCCUS PENTOSACEUS VJ13 AND EXOPOLYSACCHARIDE FROM LEUCONOSTOC LACTIS VJ52 YES 28-12-2012 YES 02-09-2013
9 Ms. Jayaprabha Agaliya 13-06-2008 ISOLATION AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL SUBSTANCES AND THE PRODUCER LACTOBACILLI FROM IDLI BATTER AND THEIR EVALUATION FOR PROBIOTIC PROPERTIES YES 27-12-2012 YES 26-08-2013

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

S.No Scholar Name Designation Funding Agency Fellowship Title Year of Joining Year of Completion
1 Dr. Divya Lakshmanan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellow UGC Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women 12-05-2014 11-05-2019
2 Dr. K. Poonkuzhali UGC-Post Doctoral Fellow UGC UGC-Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellow 06-04-2018 05-04-2021

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 Biological preservation of foods Bio Sangam - International Conference on Health, Environment & Industrial Biotechnology Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) Allahabad International 21-11-2013 23-11-2013 2013
2 Biopreservatives – Status and Prospects Indo-UK Conference on Shrimp Aquaculture: Challenges & Innovative Solutions Dept. of Bioinformatics, Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirapalli International 25-01-2012 27-01-2012 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

Workshop Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Workshop on Microbial Enzyme Technology DBT Microbiology Programme, Pondicherry University - 4 days National 16-05-2012 19-05-2012 2012

Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

S.No Name of the Position Agency/Organisation Duration Nature of Duties
1 Dy. Director & Head, Division of Nutrition Biochemistry & Food Biotechnology DFRL, Mysore. DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India 2000- 2005 R & D and Administration
2 Dy. Director & Head, Div. of Microbiology DEBEL, Bangalore. DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India 2005-2006 R & D and Administration
3 Coordinator, HRD DFRL, Mysore. DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India 2001 - 2005 Administrative duties with regard to Human Resource
4 Coordinator, HRD DEBEL, Bangalore. DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India 2005 - 2006 Administrative duties with regard to Human Resource
5 Head, Dept. of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Pondicherry University January 2007 to April 2010 Administrative duties with regard to Department
6 Coordinator, M.Sc. Microbiology programme Pondicherry University Jan 2010 to June 2012 Administrative duties with regard to M.Sc. Microbiology Cource initiated in Pondicherry University
7 Head, Dept. of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Pondicherry University December 2013 to December 2016 Administrative duties with regard to Department
8 Dean, Students’ Welfare Pondicherry University October 2013 to October 2015 Administrative duties with regard to welfare of the students

Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies

S.No Name of the Body/Society Nature of Affiliation Year
1 The Biotech Research Society Life Member 2008
2 Association of Microbiologists of India Life Member 2002
3 Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) Life Member 2002
4 The Society of Biological Chemists, India Life Member 2001
5 Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists Life Member 2001
6 Association of Physiologists & Pharmacologists of India Life Member 1991
7 Society of Toxicology, India Life Member 1991

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

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