Faculty Details

Journal Publications: 33

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As on Sep 2022

R Sivashankar, S Velmurugan, A Kishore Kola, AB Sathya, A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya, DBalakrishnan (2022) Metanil Yellow dye adsorption using green and chemical mediated synthesized manganese ferrite: An insight into equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics, Chemosphere, Volume 307, Part 4, November 2022, 136218. (IF 2021-8.943)

A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya, J Jeyanthi (2022) Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems for the effective management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Review, Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 109996.(IF 2021-8.18)

M Muthuveni, S Deebika, T Boopathy, R Nithya, A Thirunavukkarasu (2022) I-optimal mixture design and artificial neural network for the sustainable production of vermicompost, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-14. (IF 2021-4.050)

R Sivashankar, A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya, V Madhubala et al. (2022) Karanja oil transesterification using green synthesized bimetallic oxide catalyst, gCaO-CeO2: Comparative investigations with the monometallic oxide catalysts on the catalytic efficacy and stability, Fuel 319, 123711. (IF 2021-8.035)

A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya, SM Kumar, V Priyadharshini, BP Kumar et al. (2022) A business canvas model on vermicomposting process: Key insights onto technological and economical aspects, Bioresource Technology Reports 18, 101119.

R Nithya, A Thirunavukkarasu, C Sivasankari (2022) Comparative profile of green and chemically synthesized nanomaterials from bio-hydrometallurgical leachate of e-waste on crystal violet adsorption kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transfer and statistical models, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-25. (IF 2021-4.050)

A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya, R Sivashankar (2021), Continuous Fixed-Bed Biosorption Process: A Review, Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, Elsevier. 

R Nithya, A Thirunavukkarasu, AB Sathya, R Sivashankar (2021), Magnetic materials and magnetic separation of dyes from aqueous solutions: a review, Environmental Chemistry Letters, 1-20. (IF 2021-13.614)

A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya, R Sivashankar, AB Sathya et al (2020) Green soap formulation: an insight into the optimization of preparations and antifungal action, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-12. (IF 2021-4.050)

R Nithya, C Sivasankari, A Thirunavukkarasu, (2020) Electronic waste generation, regulation and metal recovery: a review, Environmental Chemistry Letters, 1-22. (IF 2021-13.614)



A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya, R Sivashankar, (2020) A review on the role of nanomaterials in the removal of organic pollutants from wastewater, Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology, 1-28. (IF 2021-14.284)

A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya, (2020) Adsorption of acid orange 7 using green synthesized CaO/CeO2 composite: an insight into kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, mass transfer and statistical models, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 111, 44-62. (IF 2021-5.477)

R Nithya, A Thirunavukkarasu, R. Sivashankar, S Rangabhashiyam, (2019) Fenalan Yellow G adsorption using surface-functionalized green nanoceria: An insight into mechanism and statistical modelling, Environmental Research. 181, 108920. (IF 2021-8.431).

R Sivashankar, A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya, J Kanimozhi, A B Sathya, V Sivasubramanian, (2020) Sequestration of methylene blue dye from aqueous solution by magnetic biocomposite: Three level Box–Behnken experimental design optimization and kinetic studies, Separation Science and Technology, pp. 1752-1765  (IF 2021-2.799).

A Thirunavukkarasu and R Nithya, (2019) Response surface optimization of Cu (II) biosorption onto Candida tropicalis immobilized strontium alginate beads by Box-Behnken experimental design, Journal of Environment & Biotechnology Research, vol. 8 (2), pp. 14-21.

A Thirunavukkarasu, K Muthukumaran, R Nithya, (2018) Adsorption of acid yellow 36 onto green nanoceria and amine functionalized green nanoceria: Comparative studies on kinetics, isotherm, thermodynamics, and diffusion analysis, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Volume 93, December 2018, Pages 211-225 (IF 2021- 5.477)

R Nithya, C Sivasankari, A Thirunavukkarasu, S Rangabhashiyam, (2018) Novel adsorbent prepared from bio-hydrometallurgical leachate from waste printed circuit board used for the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution, ​​Microchemical Journal, vol 142, pp. 321-328 (IF 2021-4.821)

A Thirunavukkarasu, K Muthukumaran, R Nithya, (2018) Ultrasound assisted green synthesis of cerium oxide nanoparticles using Prosopis juliflora leaf extract and their structural, optical and antibacterial properties, Materials Science-Poland, vo. 35, iss. 4, pp. 791-798. (IF 2021 - 1.022)

A. Archana , V.Divya Bharathi , S. Saraboji, A Thirunavukkarasu, R. Nithya, (2015) Optimization and Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Capcicum annuum Using Response Surface Methodology, International Journal of Emerging Research in Management &Technology, vol 4, iss 7, pp. 204-211.

V. Guru KrishnaKumar and A Thirunavukkarasu, (2015) A Simple Two-Stage PCR Based Method to Construct Gene Disruption Cassette, Int J Res in Emerging Sci & Tech, vol 2, iss 4, pp. 50-53. 

A Thirunavukkarasu, Nithya R, Muthukumaran K and Sivasankari C, (2014) Association of the 45T/G and 276G/T Polymorphisms in the Adiponectin gene with Type 2 Diabetes in South Indian Population, J. Environ. Res. Develop, vol. 8, no. 3A, pp. 563 - 567.

V Guru Krishna Kumar, A Thirunavukkarasu, (2013) Engineering Fatty Acid Oxidation Pathway for the Production of Yeast-based Monomers, Research & Reviews: A Journal of Biotechnology, vol.3, no.1, pp. 6-9.

Deepthi Somasekharan, A Thirunavukkarasu, (2012) Influence ofPTPN1polymorphism among people with type 2 diabetes: A Thanjavur-based study, Elsevier: Genomic Medicine, Biomarkers, and Health Sciences, vol: 4, pp.94-97.

A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya (2011) Response Surface Optimization of Critical Extraction Parameters for Anthocyanin from Solanum melongena. J Bioprocess Biotechniq 1:103 doi:10.4172/2155-9821.1000103.

D Murugesan, A Thirunavukkarasu, V Ramamurthy, S Subramanian (2010) Association of polymorphisms in Leptin receptor gene with Obesity and Type 2 diabetes in the local population of Coimbatore, Indian J Hum Genet, vol:16, pp.72-77.

Book Chapter Publications:

A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya (2021) Dynamic Biosorption for Removal of Wastewater Contaminants, Biosorption for Wastewater Contaminants, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 147-166

R Nithya, A Thirunavukkarasu (2021) Recent Approaches in the Preparation of Various Biosorbents Biosorption for Wastewater Contaminants, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 79-101

A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya, (2021) The Role of Nanomaterials in Wastewater Treatment, Sustainable Bioprocessing for a Clean and Green Environment, CRC Press,113-130

A Thirunavukkarasu, R Nithya, R Sivashankar, AB Sathya, (2018) Bio-Based Building Materials for a Green and Sustainable Environment, Bioprocess Engineering for a Green Environment, CRC Press, pp. 47-65

AB Sathya, R Sivashankar, J Kanimozhi, A. Thirunavukkarasu, A Santhiagu, V Sivasubramanian, (2018) Biodegradable Plastics for a Green and Sustainable Environment, Bioprocess Engineering for a Green Environment, CRC Press, pp.171-198

Ongoing Projects:

• Organic Soap Formulations
• Fabrication of Transdermal Patches
• Wastewater Treatment - Adsorption science

Institutional / Departmental Responsibilities

• AOCE, Autonomous Examinations, GCT.
• IIC Co-Coordinator, GCT
• Academic Coordinator, TEQIP-III, GCT
• GATE Co-coordinator, GCT
• SRF Co-ordinator, GCT
• Start-up Cell Coordinator, GCT
• NISP Co-Coordinator, GCT
• i-STEM Department Coordinator, GCT
• IoT Department Coordinator, GCT
• Anti-ragging Department Coordinator, GCT
• Glue Grant Department Coordinator, GCT
• IQAC Member, GCT
• Member, BoS, GCT

Details of Professional training and Research experience

• Teaching experience: 14 Years 
• Research experience: 7 Years.

Professional Recognition, Awards, Fellowships received

• Reviewer for peer-reviewed high impact journals in Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, MDPI & Hindawi Publishers
• Awarded Postgraduate Fellowship (GATE) from MHRD, Govt. of India (2007-2009).
• Gold Medalist (M.Tech), Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore in 2009.
• Proficiency award from PSG Tech, Coimbatore in 2009.
• Best project award from NIT Calicut, 2009.

Subjects Handled / Handling:

• Animal Biotechnology
• Biochemical Thermodynamics
• Mass Transfer operations
• Fluid Mechanics
• Principles of Chemical Engineering
• Heat and Mass Transfer Operations
• Biostatistics
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Analytical Techniques in Biotechnology

Areas of Current Research

• Nanomaterials - Synthesis & Characterization
• Mass Transfer processes - Design & Optimization
• Fabrication of Transdermal Patches