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Academic Profile:
Ph.D., - Technology, Anna University, Chennai. (2020)
M.Tech., - Industrial Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar. (2004-2006)
B.Tech., - Biotechnology, School of Engineering & Technology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.(1999-2003)
Membership in Professional Bodies:
Life member of Biotechnology Research Society of India.
Teaching Experience:
14 years
Field of research interest:
Bioprocess and Bioseparation of biomolecules, Modeling and Simulation, Enzyme Technology, Bioprocess Economics and Plant Design
Subjects Handled
Lab Handled
Book Chapters:
Publications:
N. Manoj Kumar, C.Muthukumaran, G.Sharmila, A. Aishwarya. (2021) Heterogeneous nanocatalysts for sustainable biodiesel production: A review. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 9, 104876.
G.Sharmila, C.Muthukumaran, S.Kirthika, S.Keerthana, N. Manoj Kumar, J.Jeyanthi. (2020) Fabrication and characterization of Spinacia oleracea extract incorporated alginate/carboxymethyl cellulose microporous scaffold for bone tissue engineering.International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 156, 430-437.
M.Lakshmipathy, M. Chandrasekaran, R. Kulanthasamy. (2020) Enhanced adsorption of Lead (II) ions from aqueous solution by a chemically modified polyurethane. Acta Chimica Slovenica. 67, 602-608
C.Muthukumaran, V.M.Sivakumar, S.Sumathi, M.Thirumarimurugan. (2020) Adsorptive removal of recalcitrant Auramine-O dye by sodium dodecyl sulfate functionalized magnetite nanoparticles: Isotherm, kinetics, and fixed-bed column studies. International Journal of Nanoscience. 19, 1950004.
G.Sharmila, C. Muthukumaran, H.Saraswathi, E.Sangeetha, S.Soundarya, N. Manoj Kumar. (2019) Green synthesis, characterization and biological activities of nanoceria. Ceramic International. 45, 12382-12386.
G.Sharmila, C. Muthukumaran, E.Sangeetha, H.Saraswathi, S.Soundarya, N. Manoj Kumar. (2019) Green fabrication, characterization of Pisonia alba derived MgO nanoparticles and its biological applications. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects. 20, 100380.
G.Sharmila, C. Muthukumaran, E.Suriya, R.M.Keerthana, M.Kamatchi,N. Manoj Kumar, T. Anbarasan, J. Jeyanthi. (2019) Ultrasound aided extraction of yellow pigment from Tecoma castanifolia floral petals: Optimization by response surface method and evaluation of the antioxidant activity. Industrial Crops and Products. 130, 467-477.
G.Sharmila, M.Thirumarimurugan, C.Muthukumaran. (2019) Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using Tecoma castanifolia leaf extract: Characterization and evaluation of its antioxidant, bactericidal and anticancer activities. Microchemical Journal, 145, 578-587.
C. Mohanapriya, S. Uma, V. Nithyalakshmi, K. S. Rajmohan, P. Vijay, Rose Havilah Pulla, C. Muthukumaran, M. Gopinath. (2019) In Vitro Evaluation of Secondary Metabolites: Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Manilkara zapota L. Seed Extract. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences. 89, 729-738.
R.K.Elango, K.Sathiasivan, C.Muthukumaran, V.Thangavelu, M.Rajesh, K. Tamilarasan. (2019) Transesterification of castor oil for biodiesel production: Process optimization and characterization. Microchemical Journal, 145, 1162-1168.
S.Muthusamy, L.P.Manickam, V.Murugan, C.Muthukumaran, A.Pugazhendhi. (2019) Pectin extraction from Helianthus annuus (sunflower) heads using RSM and ANN modelling by a genetic algorithm approach. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 124, 750-758.
G.Sharmila, C.Muthukumaran, K.Sandiya, S.Santhiya, R.S. Pradeep, N.M.Kumar, N. Suriyanarayanan, M.Thirumarimurugan. (2018) Biosynthesis, characterization, and antibacterial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles derived from Bauhinia tomentosa leaf extract. Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry, 8, 293-299.
C.Muthukumaran, B.R. Kanmani, G.Sharmila, N.Manoj Kumar, M.Shanmuga Prakash. (2018) Carboxymethylation of pectin: Optimization, characterization and in- vitro drug release studies. Carbohydrate Polymers. 194, 311-318.
G.Sharmila, R.Sakthi Pradeep, K. Sandiya, S. Santhiya, C. Muthukumaran, J. Jeyanthi, N. Manoj Kumar, M Thirumarimurugan.(2018) Biogenic synthesis of CuO nanoparticles using Bauhinia tomentosa leaves extract: Characterization and its antibacterial application. Journal of Molecular Structure. 1165, 288-292.
G.Sharmila, S. Haries, M. Farzana Fathima, S. Geetha, N.Manoj Kumar, C.Muthukumaran. (2017) Enhanced catalytic and antibacterial activities of phytosynthesized palladium nanoparticles using Santalum album leaf extract. Powder Technology. 320, 22-26.
S.N.Amit Kumar, S.K.Ritesh, G.Sharmila C.Muthukumaran. (2017) Extraction optimization and characterization of water soluble red purple pigment from floral bracts of Bougainvillea glabra. Arabian Journal of Chemistry. 10, 2145-2150.
G.Sharmila, M. Farzana Fathima, S. Haries, S. Geetha, N.Manoj Kumar, C.Muthukumaran. (2017) Green synthesis, characterization and antibacterial efficacy of palladium nanoparticles synthesized using Filicium decipiens leaf extract. Journal of Molecular Structure. 1138, 35-40.
P.Jagannathan,C.Muthukumaran, K.Tamilarasan. (2017) A sequential pretreatment of lignocelluloses in bamboo biomass to fermentable sugars by acid/enzymatic hydrolysis.3 Biotech. 7, 260.
R.Felicia Katherine, C.Muthukumaran, G.Sharmila, N.Manoj Kumar, K.Tamilarasan, R.Jaiganesh. (2017) Xanthan gum production using jackfruit seed powder based medium: optimization and characterization. 3 Biotech. 7, 248.
C.Muthukumaran, L.Banupriya, S.Harinee, S.Sivaranjani, G.Sharmila, V.Rajasekar, N.Manoj Kumar. (2017) Pectin from muskmelon (Cucumis melo var. reticulatus) peels: extraction optimization and physicochemical properties. 3 Biotech. 7, 66.
C.Muthukumaran, R.Praniesh, P.Navamani, R.Swathi, G.Sharmila, N.Manoj Kumar. (2017) Process optimization and kinetic modeling of biodiesel production using non-edible mahua oil. Fuel. 195, 217-225.
C.Muthukumaran, V.M.Sivakumar, M.Thirumarimurugan. (2016) Adsorption isotherms and kinetics studies of crystal violet dye removal from aqueous solution using surfactant modified magnetic nanoadsorbent. Journal of Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers. 63, 354-362.
M.Gopinath, C.Mohanapriya, K.Sivakumar, G.Baskar, C.Muthukumaran, R.Dhanasekar. (2016) Microbial abatement of toulene using Aspergillus niger in upflow bioreactor. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 134, 370-376.
G.Sharmila,V.S.Nikitha,S.Ilaiyarasi,K.Dhivya,V.Rajasekar,N.Manoj Kumar, K.Muthukumaran, C.Muthukumaran. (2016) Ultrasound assisted extraction of total phenolics from Cassia auriculata leaves and evaluation of its antioxidant activities.Industrial Crops and Products. 84, 13-21.
M.Jain, A.Mariya Sebatini, P.Radha, S.Kiruthika, C.Muthukumaran, K.Tamilarasan. (2016) Synthesis, characterization and kineic analysis of chitosan coated magnetic nanobiocatalyst and its application on glucose oleate ester synthesis. Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic. 128, 1-9.
R.Hemalatha, P.Nivetha, C.Mohanapriya, G.Sharmila, C.Muthukumaran, M.Gopinath. (2016) Phytochemical composition, GC-MS analysis, in vitro antioxidant and antibacterial potential of clove flower bud (Eugenia caryophyllus) methanolic extract. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 53, 1189-1198.
M.Gopinath, C.Mohanapriya, K.Sivakumar, G.Baskar, C.Muthukumaran, R.Dhanasekar. (2016) Biodegradation of toluene vapor in coir based upflow packed bed reactor byTrichoderma asperellum isolate. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 23, 4129-4137.
N.Manojkumar,C. Muthukumaran, M. Rajesh. (2015) Fibrinolytic enzyme production by newly isolated Bacillus cereus SRM-001 with enhanced in-vitro blood clot lysis potential. The Journal of General and Applied Microbiology. 61, 157-164.
G. Jayakumarai,C. Gokulpriya, R. Sudhapriya, G. Sharmila, C. Muthukumaran. (2015) Phytofabrication and characterization of monodisperse copper oxide nanoparticles using Albizia lebbeck leaf extract. Applied Nanoscience. 5, 1017-1021.
S.Padmanaban, N.Balaji, C. Muthukumaran, K.Tamilarasan. (2015) Statistical optimization of process parameters for exopolysaccharide production by Aureobasidium pullulans using sweet potato based medium. 3 Biotech. 5, 1067-1073.
S.Prateek, Y.Vivek Kumar, G.Sharmila,C.Muthukumaran. (2015) Red pigment production by Monascus purpureus using sweet potato-based medium in submerged fermentation. Nutrafoods. 14, 159-167.
L.Mangaleshwaran, A.Thirulogachandar, V.Rajasekar, C.Muthukumaran, K. Rasappan. (2015) Batch and fixed bed column studies on nickel (II) adsorption from aqueous solution by treated polyurethane foam. Journal of Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers. 55, 112-118.
M.Jain, M.Sebatini, G.Sharmila, C.Muthukumaran, G.Baskar, K.Tamilarasan. (2015) Fabrication of a chitosan coated magnetic nanobiocatalyst for starch hydrolysis.Chemical Engineering and Technology. 38, 1444-1451.
M.Deepika, S.Anshuman, G.Sharmila, C.Muthukumaran. (2015) Optimization of critical medium components for protein production by Nostoc ellipsosporum using response surface methodology. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 40, 1875-1880.
S.Satheesh Kumar, G.Sharmila, C.Muthukumaran, K.Tamilarasan, M.Gopinath. (2015) Statistical optimization of critical medium components for biosurfactant production by Bacillus subtilis. Journal of BioScience & Biotechnology. 4, 123-129.
V. Rajasekar, V.Ramachandra Murty, C. Muthukumaran. (2015) Development of a Simple Kinetic Model and Parameter Estimation for Biomass and Nattokinase Production by Bacillus Subtilis 1A752. Austin Journal of Biotechnology & Bioengineering. 2, 1036.
D.Aradhana, H.P.Sreeja, G.Sharmila, C.Muthukumaran. (2014) Optimization of Rhizopus niveus lipase partitioning by Aqueous biphasic system. Chemical Engineering and Technology. 37, 1191-1197.
S.Srikanth, M.Swati, M.Tejeswini, G.Sharmila, C.Muthukumaran, M.K.Jaganathan, K.Tamilarasan.(2014) Statistical optimization of molasses based exopolysaccharide and biomass production by Auerobasidium pullulans MTCC 2195. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology.3, 7-12.
C.Karthika, G.Sharmila, C.Muthukumaran, K.Manikandan. (2013) Utilization of whey powder as an alternate carbon source for production of hypocholesterolemic drug by Aspergillus terreus MTCC 1281. Food Science and Biotechnology. 22, 1335-1341.
G.Sharmila, C.Muthukumaran, G.Nayan, B.Nidhi. (2013) Extracellular Biopolymer production by Auerobasidium pullulans MTCC 2195 using jackfruit seed powder. Journal of Polymer and Environment. 21,487-494.
G.Sharmila, B.Nidhi, C.Muthukumaran. (2013) Sequential statistical optimization of red pigment production by Monascus purpureus (MTCC 369) using potato powder. Industrial Crops and Products. 44,158-164.
N.Manojkumar, S.K.Pavithra, K.Vishnupriya, C.Muthukumaran (2013) In vitro analysis of antioxidant, antimicrobial and antiproliferative activity of Enteromorpha antenna, Enteromorpha linza and Gracilaria corticata extracts.Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products. 8,151-159.
G. Kishan, P. Gopalakannan, C. Muthukumaran, K. Thirumalai Muthukumaresan, M. Dharmendira Kumar, K. Tamilarasan. (2013) Statistical optimization of critical medium components for lipase production from Yarrowia lipolytica (MTCC 35). Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.11,111-116.
S.Anshuman, M.Deepika, G.Sharmila, C.Muthukumaran. (2013) Effect of glucose and phytohaemagglutinin (PHA) rich Phaseolus vulgaris extract on growth and protein synthesis of pharmaceutically important cyanobacteria Nostoc ellipsosporum NCIM 2786. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.11,33-37.
G.Sangita, M.Sonam, G.Sharmila, C.Muthukumaran. (2013) Optimization of L-asparaginase production by Serratia marcescens (NCIM 2919) under solid state fermentation using coconut oil cake. Sustainable Chemical Processes.1:9,1-8.
M.Pandimadevi, C.Muthukumaran. (2013) Adsorption kinetics of acid brown dye from aqueous solution using biowaste. Asian Journal of Science and Technology.4:8,1-5.
K.Tamilarasan, C.Muthukumaran, M.Dharmendirakumar. (2012) Application of response surface methodology to the optimization of amylase production by Aspergillus oryzae MTCC 1847. African Journal of Biotechnology.11, 4241-4247.
N.Paetciyammal, B.Balachander, M.Dinesh Kumar, K.Tamilarasan, C.Muthukumaran. (2010) Statistical Optimization of Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Starch by Immobilized α-amylase.World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology.37,1048-1052.
G.Baskar, C.Muthukumaran, T.Viruthagiri, S.Renganathan. (2009) Optimization of Operating Conditions for the Production of L-asparaginase by Enterobacter aerogenes MTCC 2823 using Central Composite Design.International Journal of BioSciences and Technology. 2, 32-36.
G. Baskar, S.Barath Kumar, R. Arul Luca Sunder Singh, C. Muthukumaran,S. Renganathan. (2009). Optimization and Kinetics Of Enzymatic Hydrolysis Of Cassava Starch by Cross-Linked Fungal α-amylase. Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences. 11, 323-326.
G.Baskar, C.Muthukumaran, S.Renganathan. (2008) Optimization of Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Manihot esculenta root starch by Immobilized α-amylase Using Response Surface Methodology. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology.13,381-385.
International Conferences:
National Conferences:
Refresher Programme, FDP and Workshop attended:
NAAC Sponsored Two days online workshop on “Role of Internal Academic and Administrative Audit (IAAA) in Higher Education Institute (HEI)” organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur, 2nd – 3rd December, 2020.
AICTE Sponsored short term training programme on “Wastewater Treatment and Characterization Techniques – Hands on Experience” organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka, 19th – 24th October, 2020.
TEQIP Sponsored one week short course on “Advanced Energy Materials” organized by Department of Physics, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, 12th – 16th October, 2020.
TEQIP Sponsored online short term course cum workshop on “Manufacturing Technologies for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery Sysytems” organized by Department of Biotechnology, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, 3rd – 7th October, 2020.