Department of Biotechnology
Dr.M.Jothimuniyandi
M.Sc., Ph.D., ADMD., CGT., (Assistant Professor)
Date of Joining:
2025-12-08
2025-12-08
Educational Background
- Ph.D., Biochemistry - Bharathiar University, Coimbatore - From 2014 to 2021
- PG ADMD - Alagappa University, Karaikudi - From 2011 to 2012
- M.Sc., Biochemistry - Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappali - From 2008 to 2010
- B.Sc., Biochemistry - Madurai Kamarajar University, Madurai- From 2005 to 2008
Professional Experience
- Lecturer - SNA College of Sciences, Madurai - From 2012 to 2014.
- Assistant Professor - Sourastra College, Madurai - From 2014 to 2019.
- Assistant Professor - Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai - From 2019 to 2022.
- Assistant Professor - NMS S.V.N College, Madurai - From 2023 to 2025.
Awards & Recognitions
Awards and Honors
- Academic Achiever Award 2025, NMS S.V.N College, Madurai.
- Won Best Poster Presentation award, at AIMST University, Keda, Malaysia (2019).
- Motivational Award for Organized Voluntary Blood donation camp in Melakadaneri, Madurai (2014).
- Financial assistance to study PG Advanced Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics (ADMD) at Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Funded by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), India (2011-2012).
- Runner-up in Zone Level Football team (2003).
Academic Distinctions
- Co-ordinator, Loyal Bio Club, Thiagarajar College, Madurai (2025).
- NSS Programme Officer, NMS S.V.N College, Madurai (2025).
- Executive Committee Member, NAAC Peer Team visit- NMS S.V.N College, Madurai (2025).
- Principal, Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre ,Madurai (2020-2022).
- Principal(i/c), Meenakshi College of Allied Health Sciences, Madurai (2020-2022).
- Board of Studies Member, Department of Biochemistry, Yadava College, Madurai (2022).
- Head In charge, Department of Biochemistry, Sourastra College, Madurai (2017-2019).
- Co-ordinator, Consumer Club Programme, Sourastra College, Madurai (2014-2019).
- NSS Programme Officer, SNA College of Sciences, Madurai (2013-2014).
Resource Person
- Invited talk on the topic “Carrier Opportunities in Allied Health Sciences”, at All India Radio (Live), Madurai on 30 June 2022.
- Invited talk on the topic ‘White foods in life”, at Department of Microbiology, Ambiga College of arts and science for Women, Madurai on 22 Apr 2022.
- Invited talk on the topic ‘Mirattum Vellai Unavugal” at Department of Biochemistry, Sri Nagalakshmi Ammal of College of Sciences, T. Kallupatti, Madurai on 29 Feb 2020.
Research Publications
Journal Publications
- Jothimuniyandi M and Reehana Parveen S. Phyto-mediated Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Barleria longiflora Stems and their Antimicrobial Potential. Research Journal of Environmental science (2025).
- Jothimuniyandi M and Jayachitra A. A panoramic review of biopotential effects of Gymnema sylvestre. High Technology Letters. 30 (12) 766-780. (2025).
- Jayachitra A and Jothimuniyandi M. Invitro evaluation of antioxidant potential and total phenolic content activities of Barleria longiflora leaf extracts. Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research.13(1)253-256 (2020).
- Jothimuniyandi M and Benno Susai Vijakumar A. Effect of Gymnema sylvestre methanolic extract on pancreatic putrescine levels against Alloxan induced diabetic rats. Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research.12 (1)253-256 (2019).
- Jothimuniyandi M. Mirattum Vellai Unavugal. Shanlax Journal of Tamil Studies. 4(1) 148- 151 (2019).
- Jothimuniyandi M and Jayachitra A. Phytochemical investigation of Barleria longiflora Linn. F. In Western Ghats Madurai. Research Journal of Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences. 5(3):700 – 709 (2019).
- Bharathirajan M, Rebecca and Jothimuniyandi M. Study on the antibacterial activity and identification of cellulolytic bacteria from cow urine. Research journal of pharmacy and technology. 11(9) 3993-3997 (2018).
- Jothimuniyandi M and Lakshman K. Preliminary studies of phytochemical investigation on coastal medicinal plants of Boloor, Mangalore. Indo American journal of pharmaceutical sciences 5(2) 1309-1315 (2018).
- Baskar Jency and Muthukumar Jothimuniyandi. Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant and antibacterial activity of leaf extract of Adenanthera pavonino against urinary pathogens. National Conference on Botanicals and phytochemicals.ISBNNo:978-93-82323-60-0P.No.C-127to C-131 (2016).
- Kannan Rama Devi and Muthukumar Jothimuniyandi. Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Devankuruchi hills in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. J.Nat.Prod.Plant Resour:5(6)1- 8 (2015).
Book Publication
- Jothimuniyandi. Text book of Herbal Medicine, Shanlax Publication, Madurai, 2017.
Paper Presentation
- Sustainable Green Synthesis of TiO2 Nanoparticles Using Mangifera indica Extract for the Photocatalytic removal of Lead (Pb) from Industrial Wastewater, International Conference on “Advance Materials for Energy and Environment Sustainability”, jointly Organized by Centre for Energy and environment and Department of Physics, Karpagam University, Coimbatore on 6th and 7th March 2025.
- Characterization of silver nanoparticles using Barleria longiflora Stem extract and their antimicrobial activities against some human pathogens, International Conference on “Recent trends in Chemistry and Energy Science” organized by Department of Chemistry, Saraswathi Narayanan College, Madurai,13thSep 2024.
- Synthesis and Characterization of silver nanoparticles using aqueous extract of Barleria longiflora leaves and their biological activities in “2nd International Conference on Fostering Interdisciplinary Research in Health Sciences(ICFIRHS)”, Organized by at the AIMST University, Malaysia on14th and15th, September, 2019.
- In vitro antioxidant activities of leaf extract of Barleria longiflora in National conference of “Emerging Trends in Science and Technology”, Organized by Department of Microbiology & Biochemistry, Nadar Saraswathi College of Arts& Science,Theni,19th March 2019.
- Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Barleria longiflora leaves and their applications in International Conference on “Cancer Inferno and Its Prevention Strategies(ICCIPS-2019)”, Organized by PG Department of Biochemistry, Periyar EVR College, Tiruchirappalli, 22nd February 2019.
- Phytochemical analysis, antioxidants and antibacterial activity of leaf extract of Adenanthera pavonino against urinary pathogens in National Conference on Botanicalsandphytochemicals:Thechallengesandpromiseforhealthcareanddrug development. Organized by Department of Biochemistry, Rev.Jacob Memorial Christian College, Ambillikai, On 4th February 2016.
- A Study on the effect of Morus alba stem extract on alloxan induced diabetic rats in the National level seminar on Phytotherapeutics (NSPT) Organized by Department of Biochemistry, St. Joseph’s College, Trichy. On 29th & 30th March2010.
Professional Memberships
- Member in Tamil Nadu Science Forum, Chennai, Tamilnadu.