Department of Microbiology
Dr.S.Padmavathy
M.Sc., M.Phil.,(Biotechnology), M.Phil.,(Microbiology), PGDBI., Ph.D., (Associate Professor & Head i/c)
Email:
padmavathymbsf@tcarts.in
padmavathymbsf@tcarts.in
Date of Joining:
2004-12-22
2004-12-22
Educational Background
- Ph.D - Microbiology (2017), Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
- SET - Life Sciences (2018), Mother Teresa University, Kodaikanal
- PGDBI - Bioinformatics (2009), Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore
- M.Phil - Microbiology (2008), Bharathidasan University, Trichy
- M.Phil - Biotechnology (2005), Bharathidasan University, Trichy
- M.Sc - Microbiology (2003), Thiagarajar College, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
- B.Sc - Microbiology (1998), Thiagarajar College, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
Professional Experience
- Associate Professor & Head i/c, Thiagarajar College, Madurai, from 22.12.2004 to till date
- Microbiologist (QC Department) during the period 25.07. 2004 to 30.11.2004 at Envirocare Private India Ltd., Madurai.
- Project Fellow under UGC Major Research Project entitled “Characterization of two Bacillus sp. and development of Biopesticide against Spodoptera sp.” (Ref : No :F – 3 – 35 /2003 SR) during the period 10.02.2003 to 11.07.2004 (1 Year & 5 Months) at Lady Doak College, Chinna Chokkikulam, Madurai – 625 002.
Awards & Recognitions
Project Grants Received
- UGC sanctioned Rs. 1, 57, 500 (Ref. No. MRP – 3863/11 (MRP – UGC – SERO) under Minor Project Scheme for the project entitled “Characterization and Elucidation of Probiotic Potential of Marine Bacterial Isolates” (acted as Co – Investigator)
- TNSCST sanctioned Rs. 5,000 under Student Project Scheme for the project entitled “Screening and Characterization of Nitroglycerine Degrading Microorganisms” (2006 - 2007)
- TNSCST sanctioned Rs. 5,000 under Student Project Scheme for the project entitled “Antagonistic and Biotherapeutic Activities of Probiotic Bacteria on Various Test Pathogens using Immunodeficient Mice” (2006 - 07)
TNSCST sanctioned Rs. 25,000 under Popularization of Science Activities Scheme for the conduct of the Workshop on “Applied Biotechnological Cascades (ABC’s)” Ref. No. TNSCST / POP.SCi / 2024 -25 /VR /09 /2024
Awards Received in Conferences/ Seminars
- Presented a Paper entitled “Elucidation and Characterization of Marine Bacteria as Prospective Probiotic Candidate in Aquaculture” in the National Conference on “Futuristic Approaches’ in Transformation of Bioscience Research (FATBR –2020)”, organized by Faculty of Biosciences, at Dr.N..G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, held on 6th and 7th March, 2020 and Secured Best Oral Presentation Award – I Place & received cash award.
- Presented a Paper entitled “Elucidation and Characterization of Marine Bacteria as Budding Probiotic Candidate in Aquaculture” in the One Day International Conference on “Paradigm on the Potentials of Biotechnology in Rural Entrepreneurship”, organized by PG Department of Zoology, M.V.Muthiah Government Arts College for Women, Dindigul , held on 21st February, 2020, and Secured Best Oral Presentation Award – I Place.
- Presented a Paper entitled “Kinetic and Isotherm Studies on Biosorption of Methyl Orange using Marine Bacillus sp“ in the National Conference on “Frontiers in Ecobiological Sciences and its Applications – (FESA 2017)”, Theme: Environmental Security, organized by School of Life Sciences, at Periyar University, Salem, held on 16th and 17th March, 2017 and Secured Best Oral Presentation Award – III Place.
- Presented a Paper entitled “Exploring the Dye Degrading Efficiency of Marine Actinomycetes” in the International Conference on “Recent Trends in Microbiology – (RTM 2016)” organized by Department of Microbiology at Alagappa University, Karaikudi, held on 20th and 21st December 2016 and Secured Best Oral Award – II Place.
- Presented a poster entitled “Antibiogram and Plasmid Profile Pattern of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Escherichia coli from Urinary Tract Infected Patients in Madurai City” in the One Day National Conference on “Botanicals and Phytochemicals: The Challenges and Promise for Health Care and Drug Development” organized by Department of Biochemistry, at Rev. Jacob Memorial Christian College, Ambilikkai, held on 4th February, 2015 and Secured Best Poster Award.
- Presented a paper entitled “Screening and Characterization of Protease Producing Marine Bacteria & Study on the Potential Applications” in the National Seminar Sponsored by Kovai Medical Center and Hospital on “Marina 13 – Biotechnology – Present and Future” held at Department of Biotechnology, Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, held from 26th to 27th September, 2013 and Secured Second Place in Oral Presentation.
- Presented a paper entitled “Antagonistic Activity of Marine Seaweeds against Human Pathogens” in the CSIR Sponsored National Seminar on “Frontiers in Biotechnology – (NSFB 2013)” held at PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Nehru Memorial College, Puthanampatti, held from 8th to 9th August, 2013 and Secured Third Prize in Poster Presentation.
- Presented a paper entitled “Screening and Characterization of Bacteriocin Producing Marine Bacillus subtilis” in the International Seminar on “Biosummit – 2013” held at Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology, Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore held on 31st January, 2013 and Secured First Prize in Oral Presentation.
- Presented a paper entitled “Isolation and Characterization of Biosurfactant from Marine Bacillus subtilis using Different Carbon Sources” in the National Conference on “Marine Environmental Challenges and Coastal Zone Management Strategy -MARINA ‘12” held at Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan Univeristy, Tiruchirapalli during 13 & 14th February, 2012 and Secured Best Paper Presentation Award.
- Presented a Poster entitled “Millitant Microbes” in National Seminar on “Microbes In Peace & War” at Sengunthar Institute of Post Graduate Study and Research in Microbiology held on 21st and 22nd February 2002 Secured Best Poster Presentation Award.
Research Publications
Research Publications
2025
- Christy, J. J. A., Padmavathy, S., Kirubahar, S. L., & Murugappan, R. M. (2025). Targeting cellulase digesting symbiotic bacteria as a tool for controlling subterranean termite, Coptoterme sh eimi (Rhinotermitidae) infestation using cashew nut shell liquid. Symbiosis, 1-16.
- Gayathri, S. S., Vignesh, K. G., Usha, C., Mallikarjunan, K. N., & Padmavathy, S. (2025). Sustainable Bioplastic Production from Banana Peel Waste: Unveiling Antibacterial Potential and Environmental Impact. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 24(4), 1-7.
2024
- Tamilselvi, B., Bhuvaneshwari, D. S., Padmavathy, S., Rajapandian, V., & Karuppasamy, P. (2024). Investigation of Mild Steel Corrosion Inhibition with Tamarindus indica Fiber Extract in 0.5 M Trichloroacetic Acid: Adsorption, Antifouling, Electrochemical and DFT Studies. Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, 60(6), 1200-1221.
2023
- Tamilselvi, B., Bhuvaneshwari, D. S., Karuppasamy, P., Padmavathy, S., Nikhil, S., Siddegowda, S. B., & Ananda Murthy, H. C. (2023). Investigation of corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 0.5 M H2SO4 with lachancea fermentati inhibitor extracted from rotten grapefruits (vitis vinifera): adsorption, thermodynamic, electrochemical, and quantum chemical studies. ACS Physical Chemistry Au, 4(1), 67-84.
2022
- Tamilselvi, B., Bhuvaneshwari, D. S., Padmavathy, S., & Raja, P. B. (2022). Corrosion inhibition of Pichia sp. biofilm against mild steel corrosion in 1 M H2SO4. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 359, 119359.
2021
- Bhuvaneshwari, D. S., Padmavathy, S., Tamilselvi, B., & Pandian, B. R. (2021). Ailanthus excelsa as biogenic inhibitor for mild steel corrosion in 0.5 M H2SO4 medium and antifoulant against fouling bacteria. Materials Today Communications, 28, 102461.
- Padmavathy, S., Tamilselvi, B., Chen, S. M., Bhuvaneshwari, D. S., & Chen, T. W. (2021). Sustainable approach to the antifouling and corrosion inhibitive properties of Exopolysaccharide producing Rhizobium leguminosarum (Legume Root Nodule Associated Bacteria) on mild steel at low pH. International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 16(3), 210373.
2019
- Matam, S., Kaliyan, P., Sethuramasamy, P., & Muthu, S. P. (2019). Synthesis and anti-microbial activities of azomethine and aminomethyl phenol derivatives. Asian Journal of Green Chemistry, (3), 508.
2017
- Emmanuel, R., Saravanan, M., Ovais, M., Padmavathy, S., Shinwari, Z. K., & Prakash, P. (2017). Antimicrobial efficacy of drug blended biosynthesized colloidal gold nanoparticles from Justicia glauca against oral pathogens: a nanoantibiotic approach. Microbial Pathogenesis, 113, 295-302.
- Karthik, R., Govindasamy, M., Chen, S. M., Cheng, Y. H., Muthukrishnan, P., Padmavathy, S., & Elangovan, A. (2017). Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles by using Camellia japonica leaf extract for the electrocatalytic reduction of nitrobenzene and photocatalytic degradation of Eosin-Y. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 170, 164-172.
- Meenatchi, V. T., Thangaraj, M., Padmavathy, S., AshaDevi, N. K., & Vignesh, K. (2017). Effective Retrieval and Analysis of uropathogens Through NOSQL Database.
2016
- Thangaraj, M., Meenatchi, V. T., Padmavathy, S., & Devi, N. A. (2016). Mining the Contact Lens Adhering Bacteria through Machine Learning and Clinical Analysis. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 9, 28.
- Padmavathy, S., Devi, N. K., & Bhuvaneshwari, D. S. (2016). Biosorption of cyanide using Bacillus cereus from Salt Pan, Tuticorin, Tamilnadu-Isotherm and kinetic studies. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 93(2), 211-222.
2015
- Emmanuel, R., Palanisamy, S., Chen, S. M., Chelladurai, K., Padmavathy, S., Saravanan, M., ... & Al-Hemaid, F. M. (2015). Antimicrobial efficacy of green synthesized drug blended silver nanoparticles against dental caries and periodontal disease causing microorganisms. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 56, 374-379.
- Padmavathy, S., Devi, N. A., Alagar, M., & Babu, R. D. (2015). Characterization and antibiogram pattern of marine bacteria against multi drug resistant pathogens. Current Science, 1(2), 62-68.
- Padmavathy, S., & Devi, N. A. Probiotics—The Bugs Beneficial to Human Health. In The 102nd Indian Science Congress—Flights of Fancy (p. 35).
2014
- Emmanuel, R., Karuppiah, C., Chen, S. M., Palanisamy, S., Padmavathy, S., & Prakash, P. (2014). Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles for trace level detection of a hazardous pollutant (nitrobenzene) causing Methemoglobinaemia. Journal of hazardous materials, 279, 117-124.
- Devi, N. A., Padmavathy, S., & Sangeetha, K. (2014). Microbial diversity in leaf litter and sediments of selected streams of Palani Hills, Southern Western Ghats, India. Journal Issues ISSN, 2350, 1588.
- Rekha, R., Padmavathy, S., Shyamala, M., Subathra, M., & Joshaline, C. M. (2014). Automated Teller Machine (ATM)-a Pathogen City a Surveillance Report From Locations in and Around Madurai City, Tamil Nadu, India. International Journal of Public Health Science, 3(1), 7173.
- Padmavathy, S., Ananthi, V., Praveen Raja, P., & Asha Devi, N. K. Screening and Characterization of Nitroglycerin Degrading Microorganisms.
2013
- Maheswaran, M. L., Padmavathy, S., & Gunalan, B. (2013). Screening and characterization of marine seaweeds and its antimicrobial potential against fish pathogens. Int J Fish Aquat Stud, 1(788), 1-13.
- Manimegalai, K., Devi, N. A., & Padmavathy, S. (2013). Marine fungi as a source of secondary metabolites of antibiotics. Int. J. Biotechnol. Bioeng. Res, 4(3), 275-282.
- Joshaline, C. M. (2013). A Report on the Nutritional and Quality Profile of Sprouted Green Gram Incorporated Food Products. Microbiology, 2(12).
2012
- N. K. Asha Devi and K. Balakrishnan & S. Padmavathy (2012). Probiotics - The inimitable Bacteria for life. Advance Biotech.
2008
- Devi, N. A., Balakrishnan, K., Gopal, R., & Padmavathy, S. (2008). Bacillus clausii MB9 from the east coast regions of India: Isolation, biochemical characterization and antimicrobial potentials. Current science, 627-636.
Publication in Proceedings
- “Effective Retrievel and Analysis of Uropathogens through No – SQL Database”. Proceedings of the International Conference on “Applied Soft Computing Techniques (ICASCT ‘17)”, from 22nd and 23rd April, 2017 Sponsored by CSIR, organized by Department of Computer Science, at Kalasalingam University, Krishnankovil, with ISBN.
- Exploring the Dye Degrading Efficiency of Marine Actinomycetes. Proceedings of the International Conference on “Recent Trends in Microbiology – RTM 2016” from 20th to 21st December, 2016 at Department of Microbiology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, with ISBN: 9789384193720.
- Screening and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds from Marine Actinomycetes against Biofouling Bacteria. Proceedings of the International Conference on “Recent Trends in Microbiology – RTM 2016” from 20th to 21st December, 2016 at Department of Microbiology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, with ISBN:9789384193720.
- Clinical Surveillance and Mining of Bacterial Uropathogens. Proceedings of the International Conference on “Research in Engineering, Computers and Technology” from 8th to 10th September, 2016 at National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, with ISBN: 978-81- 908388 7-0, ICRECT, 2016.
- Mining the Contact Lens Adhering Bacteria through Machine Learning and Clinical Analysis. Proceedings of the International Conference on “Recent Trends in Computing Technology” from 22nd to 23rd February 2016 at University of Madras, Chennai, with ISBN: 978–81– 923741-3-0, ICRTCT 2016.
- Studies on the Microbial Diversity in Leaf Litter and Sediments of Selected Streams of Palani Hills, Southern Western Ghats, India. Proceedings of the National Conference on “Botanicals and Phytochemicals: The Challenges and Promise for Health Care and Drug Development” on 4th February 2016 at Rev. Jacob Memorial Christian College, Ambilikkai, with ISBN: 978-93-82323-60-0, Proteofest’16.
- A Preliminary Investigation on Physiochemical Parameters of The River Vaigai in Madurai. S.Padmavathy & Co., Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored One Day National Level Seminar on “Recent Advances in Chemistry” on 11th August 2014 at Arulmigu Palaniandavar College of Arts and Culture, Palani, with ISBN: 978-93-80657-01-1, RAC 2014.
- Antagonistic and Biotherapeutic Activities of Probiotic Bacillus subtilis from Marine Samples. Proceedings of the International Conference on “Biotechnological Innovations Towards Global Development” on 9th and 10th January 2013 at PG Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, with ISBN: 978-93-80767-26-0.
- Production and Characterization of Exopolysaccharides from Biofilm Forming Marine Bacillus subtilis. Proceedings of the National Conference on “Frontier Vistas in Modern Biotechnology” on 12th December 2013 at Department of Immunology & Microbiology, The American College, Madurai, with ISBN: 978-81-928661-0-9.
- Antimicrobial Activity of Seaweed Extracts against Human Test Pathogens. S.Padmavathy and D.S.Bhuvaneshwari. Proceedings Published in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Bioactive Substances – RTBASS – 2013” held at PG and Research Department of Botany, Govt. Arts College, Karur, held from 5th to 6th March, 2013 with ISBN: 978-93- 5126-701-0.
Book Chapters
- “Plant - microbe interaction: a “celestial wedlock” that overcomes climatic disasters for sustainable development” published in the Book “Climate Change and Agricultural Ecosystems – Current Challenges & Adaptation. Publisher: Elsevier (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-26520-4.00021 -4.
- “Probiotics: The Germs beneficial to Human Well being” – Multidisciplinary Research Book Volume No.1 (ISBN 978-93-5470-123-8.), July, 2021, Swaranjali Publication Pvt. Ltd. Sector 10 –B, Vasundhara, Ghaziabad – 201012 (U.P).
- “Synthesis, characterization and application of copper nano – particles” published in the Book “Recent Trends in Applied Sciences and Computing Engineering (RTASC) - A multidisciplinary approach” with ISBN: 978-81-950236-3-9, Publisher: Association of Global Academician and Researchers (AGAR) Publications, Tamil Nadu, India.
- “Applications of Silver Nanoparticles in Different Fields” published in the Book “Recent Trends in Applied Sciences and Computing Engineering (RTASC) - A multidisciplinary approach” with ISBN: 978-81-950236-3-9, Publisher: Association of Global Academician and Researchers (AGAR) Publications, Tamil Nadu, India.
Professional Memberships
Life Member
- BactiVac Network, University of Brinmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
- Eurasia Research - Healthcare and Biological Sciences Research Association (HBSRA - M19307)
- Eurasia Research - Teaching and Education Research Assoication (TERA – M110525)
- Eurasia Research - Scientific and Technical Research Association (STRA – M19573)
- Breakthrough Science and Society
- Indian Initiative for Management for Antibiotic Resistance (IIMAR)
Atal Incubation Centre – Pondicherry Engineering College Foundation (AICPECF)