Department of Zoology

1. Assistant Professor [From Nov 2013 to till date]
   • At the Department of Zoology and Microbiology, Thiagarajar college
2. Research Associate under CSIR funded project  [From May 2010 to Nov 2013]
   • Worked on “Proteomic analysis of an indigenous Bacillus thuringiensis strain B.t.LDC-391 producing parasporin a cancer cell killing protein” 
3. Research Associate under CSIR Research Fellowship [From April 2008 to March 2010]
   • Worked on the research project entitled “Diel variations and Circadian rhythms in selected immune parameters in Channa striatus.” 
4. SRF- Extended under CSIR Fellowship  [From April 2007 to March  2009]
   • Worked on the research project entitled “Diel variation in selected immune parameters in Oreochromis mossambicus.” 
5. JRF under the fellowship from Volkswagen foundation, Germany [Feb 2001 to Dec 2006]
   • Worked on the research project entitled “Immunological indicators of stress/pollution in Indian finfish aquaculture”.

• Recipient NCC Director General Medallion for exemplary service at Republic Day Camp, New Delhi 2023.
• Recipient NCC Deputy Director General Appreciation certificate for exemplary service in NCC to National cadet Corps 2022-23.
• Recipient of 'All India Best Cadet award' in NCC Refresher course during the year 2021-22.
• Recipient NCC Deputy Director General Commendation for exceptional contribution to National cadet Corps 2018-19.
• Recipient of 'All India Best Cadet award' in NCC pre-commission course during the year 2016-17.
• Recipient of 'Best in Academics award' in NCC pre-commission course during the year 2016-17.
• Recipient of CSIR Research Associateship for two consecutive years from April 2008 to March 2010.
• Recipient of CSIR Senior Research Fellowship extended for one year April 2007-2008.

Paper Publications 

1. P.Abirami, K.Poornima, C. Binuramesh, P. Suguna, V.Saranya, P. Selvanayagam and R. Shenbagarathai (2016) Screening and characterization of a non-insecticidal Bacillus thuringiensis strain producing parasporal protein with selective toxicity against human colon cancer cell lines Annals of Microbiology 66(3):1167-1178 (Impact factor (2024) – 3.4 (19 citations)
2. P. Suguna, C.Binuramesh, P.Abirami, V.Saranya, Kkani Poornima, V.Rajeswari and R.Shenbagarathai (2013) Immunostimulation by Polyhydroxybutyrate-hydroxyvalerate (PHB-HV) from Bacillus thuringiensis in Oreochromis mossambicus. Fish and Shellfish Immunology 36(1):90-7 (Impact factor (2024) – 3.9. (89 citations)
3. L.D.Devasree, C.Binuramesh, and R.D. Michael (2014) Immunostimulatory effect of water soluble fraction of Nyctanthes arbortristis leaves on the immune response in Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters) Aquaculture Research 45(10):1581–1590 Impact factor   (2024) – 1.9. (21 citations)
4. V.Saranya, Poornimakkani, M.S.Krishnakumari, P.Suguna, C.Binuramesh, P.Abirami, V.Rajeswari, K.B.Ramachandran and R.Shenbagarathai (2012) Quantification of intracellular Polyhydroxyalkanoates by virtue of personalized flow cytometry protocol. Current Microbiology 65(5):589-594 Impact factor (2024) – 2.6. (12 citations)
5. K. Poornima, V.Saranya, P.Abirami, C.Binuramesh, P.Suguna, P.Selvanayagam and R.Shenbagarathai (2012) Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of B.t.LDC-391 strain that produce cytocidal proteins against human cancer cells. Bioinformation 8(10): 461-465 Impact factor (2024) – 1.9 (17 citations)
6. C.Binuramesh and R.D. Michael. (2011) Diel variations in selected immune parameters in Oreochromis mossambicus. Fish and Shellfish Immunology, 30: 824-829 7 (Impact factor (2024) – 3.9.  (45 citations)
7. M.Prabakaran, C.Binuramesh, D.Steinhagen and R.D Michael (2007) Immune response in the tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus on exposure to tannery effluent. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 68: 372–378. Impact factor (2024) – 6.1. (54 citations)
8. C.Binuramesh, M.Prabakaran, D Steinhagen and R.D.Michael (2006) Effect of sex ratio on the immune system of Oreochromis mossambicus Brain Behavior and Immunity 20: 300-308. Impact factor (2024) – 7.6. (24 citations)
9. M.Prabakaran, C.Binuramesh, D.Steinhagen and R.D Michael (2006) Immune response and disease resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila of Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters) exposed to hexavalent chromium. Diseases of aquatic organisms. 68:189-196. Impact factor (2024) – 1.2. ( 45 citations)
10. C.Binuramesh, M.Prabakaran, D Steinhagen and R.D.Michael. (2005) Effect of chronic confinement stress on the immune responses in different sex ratio groups of Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters) Aquaculture 250: 47-59. Impact factor (2024) – 3.9. (46 citations) 

Book chapter

1. M.D. Gnaneswari, P.A. Subramani, C. Binuramesh. (2022) Microbial metabolites as fish immunostimulants: Implications in aquaculture and fish vaccines. In: Microbial Products: Applications and Translational Trends Eds; M. Singh, G P Singh, S.Tyagi, 1st edition, CRC Press, pp: 293-335 (ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1032308203) (1 citation) 

Overseas Training  

• Three-month advanced training (21/05/2001 to 18/08/2001) in isolation and in vitro cultivation of lymphoid cells and in functional assays of phagocytic cells in Fish pathology and fish diseases research unit, Centre for Infection medicine, Hannover Veterinary University, Hannover, Germany.

  Paper presentation in International and National conferences 

• Presented a paper entitled “Honing creativity through higher education ‘in the national seminar on IQAC sponsored conference  held at Thiagarajar College during 2016
• Presented a keynote paper entitled “Immunomolecular diagnosis- System and applications to aquaculture” in the National seminar on ‘Immunomolecular techniques and applications’ held at CAS Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608502 during December 2014.
• Presented a paper entitled “Diel variation in selected serum immune parameters of Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters).” in the 19th Annual Symposium of Chronobiology Society of India held at Madurai KamarajUniversity during December 2007.
• Presented a paper entitled “Effect of chronic confinement on the immune responses of Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters).” in the 7th Asian fisheries forum-Triennial meeting international conference on ‘Disease management and sustainable fisheries’ held at Penang, Malaysia during November 2004.
• Presented a paper entitled “Effect of confinement on the immune responses of Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters).” in the international conference on ‘Disease management and sustainable fisheries’ held at Thiruvanathapuram during August 2003.
• Presented a paper entitled “Confinement-Boon or Bane an aquaculture perspective.” in the ‘Aqua-Terr’ annual symposium held at Madurai Kamaraj University during February 2003.
• Presented a paper entitled “Immunostimulation by leaf extract of Crossandra infundibuliformis in Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters).” in the national workshop on ‘Aquaculture Medicine’ held at Cochin during January 2001.

• Presented a paper entitled “Immunostimulation by Ocimum sanctum leaf extract administered through different routes in Oreochromis mossambicus Peters).” in the national conference on ‘Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for nutritional security’ held at Chennai during December 2000.

  Workshops and Seminars conducted

• As Organizing Secretary
  • Contributed as Organizing Secretary for a one day State level student seminar on “Sustainable aquaculture for food security” held during March 3, 2015, at Thiagarajar College, Madurai-625009.  
• As Resource Person/ Invited lecture
  • Contributed as a Resource Person for a DBT sponsored National seminar on “ Immunomolecular techniques and applications” held during September, 09, 2014, at CAS Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608502. 
  • Contributed as a Resource Person for two days in the DBT sponsored 2nd National workshop on “Marine Fish and Shellfish Immunology and Immunotechnology” held during July, 09-14, 2012, at CAS Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608502. 
  • Contributed as a Resource Person in the training workshop on “Marine Fish Immunology and Immunotechnology”, sponsored by DBT New Delhi, held during   1-8th December, 2011, at CAS marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608502.  
  • Contributed as a Resource Person in the training workshop on “National Seminar on Current Topics in Immunology”, sponsored by UGC New Delhi, held during   18th-19th August, 2011, at St.Thomas College, Kozhencherry, Kerala-689641.   
  • Contributed as a Sole Resource Person in the training workshop on “Hands-on Training in Animal Handling”, on October 19, 2010, at Lady Doak College, Madurai-625002.
  • Contributed as a Resource Person in the “5th National Training Workshop On Immunological Techniques”, sponsored by DBT, New Delhi, ICMR, New Delhi, TNSCST, Chennai & NCSTC, New Delhi, held during  May 3 - 15, 2010, at Lady Doak College, Madurai-625002.
  • Contributed as a Sole Resource Person in the “University level Training Workshop on “Application of Statistical Packages in Biology”, on February 23, 2009, at Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Periyakulam- 625 601.
  • Contributed as a Resource Person in the “4th National level Training Workshop On Immunological Techniques”, sponsored by ICMR, New Delhi, CSIR, New Delhi, TNSCST, Chennai & NCSTC, New Delhi, held during January  27 - February 5, 2009, at Lady Doak College, Madurai-625002.
  • Contributed as a Resource Person in the “National level Training Workshop On Immunological Techniques”, sponsored by ICMR, New Delhi, CSIR, New Delhi, DRDO, TNSCST, Chennai & NCSTC, New Delhi, held during April 30 - May 12, 2007, at Lady Doak College, Madurai-625002.