Department of Biotechnology
Dr.C.Karthikeyan
M.Sc.,Ph.D.,(Assistant Professor)
Email:
karthikeyan_btsf@tcarts.in
karthikeyan_btsf@tcarts.in
Date of Joining:
2022-08-25
2022-08-25
Educational Background
- Ph.D (Microbiology) - AVVM Sripushpam College, Poondi, (Bharathidasan University, Trichirapalli) - 2007
- M.Sc (Microbiology) - Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi, (M.S University Tirunelveli) - 1999
- B.Sc (Indus. Microbiology) - Thiyagarajar College (M.K University, Madurai) - 1997
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, Thanthai Hans Roever College, Perambalur (01.07.1999 - 05.03.2004).
- Head of the Department, Dept. of Biotechnology, J.J. College of Arts & Science, Pudukkottai (09.06.2004 - 09.11.2012).
- Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology & Microbiology, NMS SVN College, Nagamalai, Madurai (13.07.2015 - 23.08.2022)
- Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology, Thiagarajar College, Madurai (25.08.2022 to till date)
Awards & Recognitions
- UGC Minor Research Project - Studies on the methods for mass production of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) with reference to Maize plants and Training to the Self Help Groups and Farmers (2017 - 2019) - Rs. 1,05000
- Acted as a Organizing Secretary and Convenor for organizing Seminars/Symposia/Conference/Workshop/Awareness Programme.
Research Publications
Journal Publications
- Karthikeyan C and Sivakumar N (2005). Biodecolourization and Biodegradation of Anaerobically Digested Spent wash by an Indigenous fungus culture. Pollution Research, 24(3):567-570.
- Karthikeyan C (2009). Influence of nitrogen source on endoxylanase production and the induction of other hydrolases from Bacillus sp. Biosciences, Biotechnology Research Asia, 6 (2):893-898.
- Karthikeyan C and Selvaraj T (2009). Diversity of Arbuscular Mycorhizal Fungi (AMF) on the Coastel Saline Soils of the West Coast of Kerala, Southern India. World J. of Agricultural Science, 5(S):803-809.
- Karthikeyan C and Thajudden N (2010). Protein patterns in coastal saline tolerant strains of Arbuscular Mycorhizal Fungi (AMF) spores. Advances in Biological Research, 4 (1):14-15.
- Karthikeyan C (2010). Effect of pH on the production of Cellulase by the fungus Trametes sp on different substrates. Journal of Ecobiology, 27(1):47-52.
- Karthikeyan C (2010). Optimization of media components on production of xylanase by alkalophilic Bacillus sp. Journal of Ecobiology, 27(2):101-108.
- Karthikeyan C (2018). Characterization of saline tolerant strains of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) on the basis of Isozyme pattern using Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis. International J. of Current Res. In Life Sciences, 7(8): 2609 – 2612.
- C. Karthikeyan, K. Dharani and B. Harine (2023). Biosensors for Milk quality monitoring and detection of microbial spoilage using standard methods, International journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 11(S2): 80 – 87.
- C. Karthikeyan, M. R. Mohamed Reffai Hussain and S. Suresh (2023). Production of Pectinase from Orange peel by Aspergillus niger using Submerged fermentation, International journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 11(S2): 169 – 176.
- Karthikeyan Chellapandian, Johnvasanth James Devapriam, Vivekanandan Lakshmipathy , Balamurugan Arumugam, Sayee Kannan Ramaraj, Wahidah H. Al-Qahtani (2024). Bioremediation of textile effluent using indigenous microbes, Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 101, 101217: 1 – 8.
- C. Karthikeyan, K. Sundaragnanam, P. Sumithira, M. Varshiya, S. Preethi, R. Keerthana (2025). Studies on Fungi Associated with Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) spoilage, International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 13 (5): 860 – 867.
C. Karthikeyan and K. Sundaragnanam (2025). Determination of Mycotoxins from the spoiled tomatoes using HPLC Technique, International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 13 (5): 868 – 873.
Book Publication
- Dr. R.Krishnaveni, Dr.J.Prakash Sahaya Leon, Dr.C.Karthikeyan, Dr.A.Justin Thenmozhi & Dr.A.Prema (2022). Text Book of Immunology, Published By: LuLu Publication, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. (ISBN- 978-1- 4583-2978-3)
Dr.C.Karthikeyan, Dr.Amit Kumar Pandey, Dr.Niru Kumari, Dr. Manoj Kumar (2023). Soil, Aquatic and Agricultural Microbiology, Academic Guru Publishing House, Bhopal. (ISBN: 978-81-19025-83-1)
Book Chapter Publications
- Sumithira P, Devika S, Vidhyalakshmi R and Karthikeyan C (2023). Phytoremediation of Heavy metals using Macroalgae and Microalgae, VR1 Publications, Chennai – 77. (ISBN: 978-93-91332-50-1)
- C.Karthikeyan and S.Subburayalu (2023). Effect of Repeated Herbicide residues in Rice cultivated field and their relationship with microbial inoculants on the growth of Green gram (Vigna radiate L.) crops, Bhumi Publishing, Maharashtra, India - 416 207. (ISBN: 978-93-88901-36-9)
- C. Karthikeyan, B. Harine and K. Dharani (2024). An Investigation To Medicinal And Pharmacological Properties of Kalachikai: Caesalpinia Bonducella (L.), Advances in Agricultural Sciences Vol. – II, Bhumi Publishing, Maharashtra, India - 416 207. (ISBN: 978-93-95847-59-9)
- C. Karthikeyan and A. Bayeesa Parveen (2024). Nutritional, Pharmacological Properties And Value Added Products From Palmyra Palm (Borassus Flabellifer L.) For Potential Use As Food Source And Its Application In Nanotechnology, Research and Reviews in Nanotechnology Volume I, Bhumi Publishing, Maharashtra, India - 416 207. (ISBN: 978-93-95847-32-2)
- Karthikeyan C (2025). Green synthesis of Metal oxide nanoparticles using Marine Red Seaweed Gracilaria edulis and Its Pharmacological applications, Microbial Frontiers: Advances in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Bhumi Publishing, Maharashtra, India - 416 207. (ISBN: 978-81-993182-9-8)
Conference Proceedings
- C.Karthikeyan, B. Nivethashree, K. Jaya Srri and P.M. Yazhini, Characterization of Peroxidase and Polyphenoloxidase from Maize (Zea mays L.) associated with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) fungi using Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, 5th International Conference on Recent Trends In Microbiology, Organized by Dept. of Microbiology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi during February 26th & 27th, 2024 (ISBN:978-93-6163-797-1).
- C.Karthikeyan, S. Sindhuja, M. K. Srilekha, R. Rubika and M. H. Afrin Fathima, Green Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles using Cinnamomum Zeylanicum bark aqueous extract and its antibacterial activity, 5th International Conference on Recent Trends In Microbiology, Organized by Dept. of Microbiology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi during February 26th & 27th, 2024 (ISBN:978-93-6163-797-1).
- Dr. C. Karthikeyan, M. R. Mohamed Reffai Hussain and S. Suresh, (2024). Benefaction of Probiotic bacteria as a dietary supplement to promote human health: Current and future perspectives, International Conference on Sustainable materials for Environmental remediation, organized by PG and Research Dept. of Chemistry, Thiagarajar College, Madurai during 1st March 2024 (ISBN:978-93-3402-837-9).
- C.Karthikeyan and M.Bharathi, A review on production of alkaline proteases using Bacillus species and their industrial applications, Two days “National Conference on Biotechnological Innovations for Sustainable Development, organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, Thiagarajar College, Madurai during 8th & 9th January 2025 (ISBN No: 978-93-341-9058-8).
- C. Karthikeyan, R. Harini and A. Varun Sai, Bifidobacterium : mechanisms and significance in host microbiome interactions, Two days “National Conference on Biotechnological Innovations for Sustainable Development, organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, Thiagarajar College, Madurai during 8th & 9th January 2025 (ISBN No: 978-93-341-9058-8).
- V. Nagarajan and C. Karthikeyan, A Review of Seaweed mediated synthesis of nanoparticles and its application, Two days “National Conference on Biotechnological Innovations for Sustainable Development, organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, Thiagarajar College, Madurai during 8th & 9th January 2025 (ISBN No: 978-93-341-9058-8).
- C. Karthikeyan, R. Sriranjani and M. Kamupriya, A Review on diversity of medicinal plants and pharmacological importance of phytonutrients in human gut microflora, Two days “National Conference on Biotechnological Innovations for Sustainable Development, organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, Thiagarajar College, Madurai during 8th & 9th January 2025 (ISBN No: 978-93-341-9058-8).
C. Karthikeyan, A. Varun Sai and G. M. Preethy, Green synthesis of nanoparticles using leaves extract of Clerodendrum phlomidis and its antioxidant and anticancer activities, Two days “National Conference on Biotechnological Innovations for Sustainable Development, organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, Thiagarajar College, Madurai during 8th & 9th January 2025 (ISBN No: 978-93-341-9058-8).
Patents Registration
- Dr. R. E. Ugandar, R. Ganesh, Sayali Lokhande, A.P. Uvareka, Ingilela Ravi Shireesh, Dr. C. Karthikeyan, Nadendla Anil kumar Chowdari, Dr. Alla Srivani, Nadeem Siddiqui, Mr. Parthiv Jasti, Mr. Manish G. Baheti, Yukti Varshnsy, (2023). Artificial Intelligence based Approach to Analyse the Impact of Green Gold nanoparticles in cancer therapy and diagnosis (Patent No: 202341027779A).
- Dr. C. Karthikeyan, Dr. P. Baby Shakila, Bhagyalaxmi Gundeti, Dr.Pradeep Devendra Gaikwad, RajuBura, Dr. Pankaj Varshney, Dr. Rajesh Shantaramji Hajare, Dr. Alla Srivani, Sumit Kumar Gupta, Varun Mohan, Dr. Sandeep Srivastava (2023). Systemic approach to study the functional advantages of building nanosystems using multiple molecular components (Patent No: 202341025859A).
Professional Memberships
- Acted as a Life Member in Tamil nadu Science Forum, Madurai from 07.02.2020 onwards.