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PROFILE

Dr. M. Rajkumar

Professor

Research Area

Bioremediation - Phytoremediation
Plant-metal-microbe interaction,
Climate change biology

0422-2428395

mraaj13@buc.edu.in

8939189830

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Research Area

Bioremediation - Phytoremediation
Plant-metal-microbe interaction,
Climate change biology

Featured Publications

Amelioration of chromium and heat stresses in Sorghum bicolor by Cr6+ reducing-thermotolerant plant growth promoting bacteria
Perspectives of plant-associated microbes in heavy metal phytoremediation
Potential of siderophore-producing bacteria for improving heavy metal phytoextraction

Courses Teaching

Environmental Pollution
Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
Waste Management and Bioremediation

EDUCATION & CAREER

Dr. M. Rajkumar

Professor

Research Area

Bioremediation - Phytoremediation
Plant-metal-microbe interaction,
Climate change biology

0422-2428395

mraaj13@buc.edu.in

8939189830

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Education

Ph. D.
Subject : Environmental Science
Institution : Centre for Environmental Studies
Affiliated University : Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University, Chennai, India.
Year of Award : 2002

M. Sc.,
Subject: Botany
Institution : Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College
Affiliated University : Madurai Kamaraj University
Year of Award : 1996

B. Sc.,
Subject: Botany with Chemistry and Zoology
Institution: Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College
Affiliated University: Madurai Kamaraj University
Year of Award: 1994

Career

At Bharathiar University (Reverse Order)
Professor : Nov 2016 to Till Date

Past Experience
Scientist - D (Ramalingasami Fellow) : Aug 2013 to Nov 2016 at Dept. of Life Sciences, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India
Scientist - D (Ramalingasami Fellow) : Mar 2011 to Aug 2013 at NEERI, CSIR-Madras Complex, Chennai, India
JSPS Fellow : Sep 2008 to Sep 2010 at Kobe University,Japan
FCT Research / Teaching Fellow : Apr 2006 to Aug 2008 at University of Coimbra, Portugal.
Post doc fellow: Jun 2003 to Jan 2006 at Chonbuk National University, South Korea
Lecturer: Apr 2002 to Apr 2003 at KSR College of Technology, Tamilnadu, India.

RESEARCH AREAS

Dr. M. Rajkumar

Professor

Research Area

Bioremediation - Phytoremediation
Plant-metal-microbe interaction,
Climate change biology

0422-2428395

mraaj13@buc.edu.in

8939189830

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

Bioremediation - Phytoremediation: Phytoremediation is an eco-friendly and cost effective technology which involves the use of plants and its associated microbes to remove pollutants from air, soil and water. The overall objectives of our research are a) to identify suitable plants with the potential to yield high biomass and withstand the multi-metal stress conditions, 2) to identify suitable strategies eg., soil amendments, bio-inoculants etc., to improve the plant growth and overall phytoremediation process in metal contaminated field soils..
Plant-metal-microbe interaction: Heavy metal pollution in soils negatively affects the plant health, survival and productivity. Under such conditions, certain plant beneficial microbes (PBM) alleviate the effects of environmental stresses on plant by assisting plant nutrition acquisition, modulating plant hormone levels, inducing accumulation of osmolytes and antioxidants, and up or down regulating the growth-related genes in plants. The objectives of our research are a) to explore the role of PBM on stress-regulated and -responsive mechanisms in plants for improving our knowledge on plant microbe metal interactions and microbe-mediated stress tolerance in plants and b) exploring the mechanism of metal-microbes-plant interactions by analysing the complete genome sequences for several environmentally relevant microorganisms, mechanism of microbial chelators-metal complex uptake in plants, factors influencing the solubility and plant availability of nutrients/ heavy metals, signaling processes that occur between plant roots and microbes, etc.
Climate change biology: The combined abiotic stress parameters greatly affect the plant growth and productivity. For instance, the climatic (eg., drought, elevated atmospheric CO2 and increased atmospheric temperature etc., ) and heavy metal stress alter plant growth, physiology, biochemistry, heavy metal/nutrient uptake and yield. The objectives of this work are to a) identify the factors which influence heavy metal and nutrient uptake by food crops in response to future climate changes and b) to identify suitable strategies to improve plant growth, yield and tolerance to multi-stress condition (eg., metal and climate stress) without accumulating toxic heavy metals

PUBLICATIONS

Dr. M. Rajkumar

Professor

Research Area

Bioremediation - Phytoremediation
Plant-metal-microbe interaction,
Climate change biology

0422-2428395

mraaj13@buc.edu.in

8939189830

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

Reverse Chronological Order

2021

2020-2018

52.Amelioration of chromium and heat stresses in Sorghum bicolor by Cr6+ reducing-thermotolerant plant growth promoting bacteria
Author Names:L. Benedict Bruno, ChinnannanKarthik, Ying Ma, K. Kadirvelu, Helena Freitas,M. Rajkumar
Journal Name:Chemosphere

51.Understanding the molecular mechanisms for the enhanced phytoremediation of heavy metals through plant growth promoting rhizobacteria: A review
Author Names:SrinivasRavi Manoja, ChinnannanKarthik, Krishna Kadirvelu, PadikasanIndraArulselvi, ThangavelShanmugasundaram, Benedict Bruno, M. Rajkumar
Journal Name:Journal of Environmental Management

50.Potential of plant beneficial bacteria and arbuscularmycorrhizal fungi in phytoremediation of metal-contaminated saline soils
Author Names:Ying Ma, M. Rajkumar, Rui S. Oliveira, Chang Zhang, Helena Freitas
Journal Name:Journal of Hazardous Materials

49. Synthesis of water soluble and bio-taggableCdSe@ZnS quantum dots
Author Names:G. Ramalingam, K. VenkataSaravanan, T. KayalVizhi, M. Rajkumar, KathirveluBaskar,
Journal Name:RSC Advances

48.Surfactant assisted disperser pretreatment on the liquefaction of Ulvareticulata and evaluation of biodegradability for energy efficient biofuel production through nonlinear regression modelling
Author Names:M. Dinesh Kumar, K. Tamilarasan, S. Kaliappan, J. Rajesh Banu, M. Rajkumar, Sang Hyoun Kim
Journal Name:Bioresource Technology

2017-2015

47.Alleviation of environmental stress in plants: the role of beneficial Pseudomonas spp.
Author Names:M. Rajkumar., L. Bruno., Rajesh Banu,
Journal Name:Critical reviews in Environmental Science and Technology

46.Impact of mild alkali dosage on immobilized Exiguobacterium spp. mediated cost and energy efficient sludge disintegration
Author Names:J. Rajesh Banu, U Ushani, M. Rajkumar, R. Naresh Kumar, OP Karthikeyan.
Journal Name:Bioresource Technology

45.Serpentine endophytic bacterium Pseudomonas azotoformans ASS1 accelerates phytoremediation of soil metals under drought stress.
Author Names:Y. Ma, M. Rajkumar, A. Moreno, C. Zhang, H. Freitas.
Journal Name:Chemosphere

44Inoculation of Brassica oxyrrhina with plant growth promoting bacteria for the improvement of heavy metal phytoremediation under drought conditions.
Author Names:Y Ma, M. Rajkumar, C. Zhang, H. Freitas
Journal Name:Journal of Hazardous Materials.

43.Treatment of seafood processing wastewater using upflow microbialfuel cell for power generation and identification of bacterialcommunityin anodic biofilm
Author Names:Jayashree C., Rajkumar M., Arulazhagan P., Yogalakshmi KN. Srikanth M., Rajesh Banu J.
Journal Name:Journal of Environmental Management

42.Improving the biogas production performance of municipal waste activated sludge via disperser induced microwave disintegration.
Author Names:S. Kavitha, J. Rajesh Banu, J. Vinoth Kumar, M. Rajkumar
Journal Name:Bioresource Technology

41.Beneficial role of bacterial endophytes in heavy metal phytoremediation.
Author Names:Y Ma, M. Rajkumar, C. Zhang, H. Freitas.
Journal Name:Journal of Environmental Management

40.Inoculation with metal mobilizing plant growth promoting rhizobacteriumBacillus sp. SC2b and its role in rhizoremediation
Author Names:Y. Ma, R.S. Oliveira.,L. Wu., Y. Luo., M.Rajkumar, I. Rocha, H. Freitas.
Journal Name:Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A, Current Issues

39.The hyperaccumulator Sedum plumbizincicola harbors metal-resistant endophytic bacteria that improve its phytoextraction capacity in multi-metal contaminated soil.
Author Names:Y. Ma., R.S. Oliveira., F. Nai., M. Rajkumar., Y. Luo., I. Rocha., H. Freitas
Journal Name:Journal of Environmental Management,

38.Serpentine bacteria influence metal translocation and bioconcentration of Brassica juncea and Ricinuscommunis grown in multi-metal polluted soils.
Author Names:Y. Ma, M. Rajkumar, I. Rocha, R. S. Oliveira, H. Freitas
Journal Name:Frontiers in Plant Science

2013-1999

37. Improvement of Ni phytostabilization by inoculation of Ni resistant Bacillus megateriumSR28C.
Author Names:M. Rajkumar, Y. Ma., H. Freitas.
Journal Name:Journal of Environmental Management

36. Phytoextraction of heavy metal polluted soils using Sedum plumbizincicola inoculated with metal mobilizing Phyllobacterium myrsinacearum RC6b..
Author Names:Y. Ma., M. Rajkumar, Y. Luo, H. Freitas.
Journal Name:Chemosphere

35.Effects of Chitosan Derivatives on Plant Growth and Ni uptake in Ricinuscommunis and Helianthus annuus
Author Names:M. Rajkumar, Y. Ma., H. Freitas.
Journal Name:Journal of Chitin and Chitosan Science.

34.Climate change driven plant-metal-microbe interactions
Author Names:M. Rajkumar., M.N.V. Prasad., S. Sandhya., H. Freitas.
Journal Name:Environment International

33.Perspectives of plant associated microbes in heavy metal phytoremediation.
Author Names:M. Rajkumar., S. Sandhya., M.N.V. Prasad., H. Freitas
Journal Name:Biotechnology advances

32.Detection of soil organic nitrogen in xylem sap collected from non-mycorrhizal plants using an immunological technique.
Author Names:T. Yoshida , N. Ae , J.H. Park , M. Rajkumar , J. Kasuga, S. Matsumoto
Journal Name:Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis

31.Inoculation of endophytic bacteria on host and non-host plants – Effects on plant growth and Ni uptake.
Author Names:Y. Ma, M. Rajkumar, Y. Luo, H. Freitas.
Journal Name:Journal of Hazardous Materials.

30.Assessment of potentially reactive pools of aluminum in Andisols using a five-step sequential extraction.
Author Names:X. Qing, N. Ae, T. Suzuki, M. Rajkumar, Fukunaga, N. Fujitake.
Journal Name:Soil Science & Plant Nutrition.

29 Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and endophytes accelerate phytoremediation of metalliferous soils.
Author Names:Y. Ma, M.N.V. Prasad, M. Rajkumar, H. Freitas.
Journal Name:Biotechnology Advances..

28.Potential of siderophore producing bacteria for improving heavy-metal phytoextraction
Author Names:M. Rajkumar, N. Ae, M.N.V. Prasad, H. Freitas.
Journal Name:Trends in Biotechnology.

27.Inoculation of Ni-resistant plant growth promoting bacteriumPsychrobactersp. strain SRS8 for the improvement of nickel phytoextraction by energy crops.
Author Names:Y. Ma, M. Rajkumar, J.A.F. Vicente, H. Freitas
Journal Name:International Journal of Phytoremediation

26.Endophytic bacteria and their potential to enhance heavy metal phytoextraction.
Author Names:M. Rajkumar, N. Ae., H. Freitas.
Journal Name:Chemosphere

25. Bioactive and metal uptake studies of carboxymethyl chitosan-graft-D-glucuronic acid membranes for tissue engineering and environmental applications
Author Names:R. Jayakumar, M. Rajkumar, H. Freitas, N. Selvamurugan, S. V. Nair, T. Furuike, H. Tamura,
Journal Name:International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

24. Biotechnological applications of serpentine soil bacteria for phytoremediation of heavy metals.
Author Names:M. Rajkumar, M.N.V. Prasad, H. Freitas, N. Ae
Journal Name:Critical Reviews in Biotechnology

23. Improvement of plant growth and nickel uptake by nickel resistant-plant growth promoting bacteria.
Author Names:Y. Ma, M. Rajkumar and H. Freitas
Journal Name:Journal of Hazardous Materials

22.Isolation and characterization of Ni mobilizing PGPB from serpentine soilsand their potential in promoting plant growth and Ni accumulation by Brassica spp.
Author Names:Y. Ma, M. Rajkumar and H. Freitas.
Journal Name:Chemosphere

21.Preparation, characterization, bioactive and metal uptake studies of alginate/phosphorylated chitin blend films.
Author Names:R. Jayakumar, M. Rajkumar, H. Freitas, N. Selvamurugan, S. V. Nair, T. Furuike, H. Tamura.
Journal Name:International Journal of BiologicalMacromolecules

20.Inoculation of plant growth promoting bacterium Achromobacterxylosoxidans strain Ax10 for the improvement of copper phytoextraction by Brassica juncea.
Author Names:Y. Ma, M. Rajkumar and H. Freitas
Journal Name:Journal of Environmental Management

19.Characterization of metal resistant plant growth promoting Bacillus weihenstephanensisisolated from serpentine soil in Portugal
Author Names:M. Rajkumar, Y. Ma., H. Freitas.
Journal Name:Journal of Basic Microbiology

18 Effects of chitin and salicylic acid on biological control activity of Pseudomonasspp. against damping off of pepper
Author Names:M. Rajkumar, K.J. Lee and H. Freitas
Journal Name:South African Journal of botany

17. Influence of metal resistant-plant growth promoting bacteria on the growth of Ricinuscommunis in soil contaminated with heavy metals.
Author Names:M. Rajkumar and H. Freitas.
Journal Name:Chemosphere

16. Rehabilitation of abandoned mine sites: connection to bioprospecting of metal tolerant plants and phytoassistedrhizoremediation.
Author Names:M.N.V. Prasad, M. Rajkumar, H. Freitas.
Journal Name:The Palaeobotanist

15. Effects of inoculation of plant-growth promoting bacteria on Ni uptake by Indian mustard.
Author Names:M. Rajkumar and H. Freitas.
Journal Name:Bioresource Technology.

14 Chitosan and its derivatives: Promising materials for textile finishing.
Author Names:M. Prabaharan, M. Rajkumar and R. Jayakumar.
Journal Name:Asian Chitin Journal

13.Molecular Analysis of Korean Isolate of Barley Yellow Mosaic Virus.
Author Names:Kui Jae Lee, Min Kyung Choi, Wang Hyu Lee and M. Rajkumar.
Journal Name:Virus genes

12. Influence of plant growth promoting bacteria and Cr6+ on the growth of Indian mustard.
Author Names:M. Rajkumar, R. Nagendran, Kui Jae Leeand Wang Hyu Lee.
Journal Name:Chemosphere

11. Treatment of spent wash in anaerobic mesophilic suspended growth reactor (AMSGR).
Author Names:J. Rajesh Banu, S. Kaliappan, M. Rajkumar and Dieter Beck.
Journal Name:Journal of Environmental Biology

10. Characterization of a novel Cr6+ reducing Pseudomonas sp. with plant growth-promoting potential.
Author Names:M. Rajkumar, R. Nagendran, Kui Jae Leeand Wang Hyu Lee.
Journal Name:Current Microbiology

9. Screening of bacterial antagonists for biological control of Phytophthora blight of pepper.
Author Names:M. Rajkumar, Wang Hyu Lee and Kui Jae Lee.
Journal Name:Journal of Basic Microbiology

8.Growth of Brassica juncea under chromium stress: Influence of siderophores and indole 3 acetic acid producing rhizosphere bacteria
Author Names:M. Rajkumar, Kui Jae Lee,Wang Hyu Lee and J. Rajesh banu.,
Journal Name:Journal of Environmental Biology

7. Synthesis, characterization, and Antibacterial Activity of Metal-Containing Polyurethanes
Author Names:R. Jayakumar, Y.S. Lee, M. Rajkumar, S. Nanjundan,
Journal Name:Journal of Applied Polymer Science

6. Polymeric Drug for Antimicrobial Activity Studies: Synthesis and Characterization
Author Names:Arun. A, B. S. R. Reddy, and M. Rajkumar
Journal Name:Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers

5 Synthesis and characterization of metal containing polyurethane having antibacterial activity.
Author Names:R. Jayakumar, M. Rajkumar, R. Nagendran and S. Nanjundan.
Journal Name:Journal of Applied Polymer Science,

4.Studies on metal containing polyurethanes based on divalent metal salts of Mono (hydroxyethoxy ethyl) pthalate.
Author Names:R. Jayakumar, S. Nanjundan, M. Rajkumar and R. Nagendran.
Journal Name:Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part A-Pure and Applied Chemistry

3. Studies on the effects of chromium stress on the germination and growth of Phaseolusmungo- Influence of chromium resistant Pseudomonad
Author Names:M. Rajkumar and R. Nagendran.
Journal Name:J. Environ. Sci. Health Part A-Toxic/Hazard. Subst.Environ. Eng.,

2. Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of Mono (Hydroxyethoxy ethyl) Pthalate.
Author Names:R. Jayakumar, M. Rajkumar and S. Nanjundan
Journal Name:Oriental Journal of Chemistry.

1. Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of divalent metal salts of Mono (HydroxyPentyl) Pthalate
Author Names:R. Jayakumar, M. Rajkumar and S. Nanjundan.
Journal Name:Oriental Journal of Chemistry

Reverse Chronological Order

2020-2018

1.Removal of Trivalent Chromium from Wastewater using Red mud.
Author Names:M. Rajkumar, R. Nagendran and S. Sasikumar,.
Journal Name:ndian Journal of Environmental Protection

2.Reuse of Agro-Waste for Culture of Oyster Mushroom PleurotusCitrinopileatus (Fr.) Singer.
Author Names:M. Rajkumar and K. Dharmaraj
Journal Name:Indian Journal of Environmental Health

Books

1. Microbial Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Types, Significance and Limitations - in Microbial Fuel cell technology for Bioelectricity.
Editors V. Sivasankar et al.,L. Bruno., D. Jothinathan., M. Rajkumar
Springer international Publishing AG, Switzerland. (2018), ISBN:978-3-319-92904-0.

2. Perspectives of plant growth-promoting actinomycetes in heavy metal phytoremediation – In Plant growth-promoting actinomycetes: A new avenue for enhancing the productivity and soil fertility of grain legume.
Editors: SubramaniamGopalakrishnan, ArumugamSathya, RajendranVijayabharathi,ZarinTaj, Z., Rajkumar M
Springer Singapore, (2016), ISBN: 978-981-10-0707-1.

3. Potential of castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) for phytoremediation of metalliferous waste assisted by plant growth promoting bacteria possible cogeneration of economic products. Bioremediation and Bioeconomy Editor M.N.V. Prasad. ,D. Annapurna, M. Rajkumar, M.N.V. Prasad
Elsevier, The Netherlands (2015), ISBN: 978-0-12-802830-8

4. Recent Trends and Future Advances in Life Sciences (Sub editor) (118 pages)
K. Jayalakshmi, I. Chattopadhyay, M. Kannan, C. Dinakar, M. Rajkumar,Nithay Devi, Shajahan
Excel India Publishers , ISBN: 978-93-84869-33-5.

TEACHING

Dr. M. Rajkumar

Professor

Research Area

Bioremediation - Phytoremediation
Plant-metal-microbe interaction,
Climate change biology

0422-2428395

mraaj13@buc.edu.in

8939189830

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

Course Teaching

Environmental Pollution
Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
Waste Management and Bioremediation

Course Material

PROJECTS

Dr. M. Rajkumar

Professor

Research Area

Bioremediation - Phytoremediation
Plant-metal-microbe interaction,
Climate change biology

0422-2428395

mraaj13@buc.edu.in

8939189830

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

Funded Projects(National Level)

Ongoing - 01
Completed - 01

1. DBT, GOI

Title of the project : Climate change and plant microbe interactions: Consequences for phytoremediation of crude oil contaminated soils.

Funding Agency : DBT, GOI

Amount : Rs. 9052500

Duration : 2011 - 2016

1. DST (India)-RFBR (Russia)

Title of the project : Basic Approaches for the Development of Biochar and Rhizobacteria Based Bioformulation and Its Effects on Crop Growth and Productivity in Heavy Metal Contaminated Arid/Semi-Arid Regions in India and Russia

Funding Agency : DST (India)-RFBR (Russia)

Amount : Rs. 2020 -2022

Duration : 2307284

Consultancy Projects

Ongoing
Completed

RESEARCH GUIDANCE

Dr. M. Rajkumar

Professor

Research Area

Bioremediation - Phytoremediation
Plant-metal-microbe interaction,
Climate change biology

0422-2428395

mraaj13@buc.edu.in

8939189830

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ONGOING

Candidate Name
Title of the Thesis : ************************************************
Date of Submission:
Date of Award:

AWARDED

Dr. Ying Ma
Title of the Thesis :Symbiotic Efficiency of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) and arbuscularmycorrhizal fungus (AMF) for phytoremediation of metal contaminated soils Sponsored by Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology-FCT (Government of PORTUGAL)
Date of Submission:Jan 2013 –Jan 2015

Dr. Bruno Benedict
Title of the Thesis :Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Temperature on Plant Microbe Interactions in Heavy Metal Polluted Soils - Sponsored by SERB-DST, Government of INDIA
Date of Submission:Nov 2017-Nov 2019

Ongoing

Name : Anbuganesan.V
Broad field of research : Phytoremediation Of Heavy Metals
Year of joining : 2018
Status : Ongoing

Name : Vishnupradeep.R
Broad field of research : Bioremediation and Plant Microbe interaction
Year of joining : 2018
Status : Ongoing

Name : Soundarya.S
Broad field of research : Microbe Assisted Phytoremediation
Year of joining : 2021
Status : Ongoing

Name : Archana. A.S
Broad field of research : Plant Microbe Interaction in Metal Polluted Soils
Year of joining : 2021
Status : Ongoing

Name: Ninu Mehnaz
Broad field of research: Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture
Year of joining: 2021
Status: Ongoing

Awarded

Candidate Name :Ying Ma
Title of the Thesis : Enhanced Phytoextraction of Metal Contaminated Soils Using Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria
Year of Award:Feb 2007- May 2010

Ongoing
Completed: Sl. No. : 1
Name of the candidate :Sharpanabharathi N
Title of the Thesis :Studies on Socio – Economic Characteristics of People and Environmental Parameters of Water and Sediment in and around Rayadoruvu Inlet, Pulicat Lake for the Implementation of Sea Mouth Dredging
Year Of Awarded :November2019

Ongoing

Test M.Sc. Ongoing

Completed

Sl. No. : 1
Name of the candidate :Anbuganesan.V
Title of the Dissertation :Inoculation of Metal Mobilizing – Plant Promoting Bacteria for the Improvement of Heavy Metal Phytoremediation by Ricinus communis
Year Of Awarded :April 2018

Sl. No. : 2
Name of the candidate :Kalaivani.K
Title of the Dissertation : Screening and characterization of Chromium Reducing – Drought Tolerant Bacteria for Plant Growth Promotion and Phytoremediation
Year Of Awarded : 2019

Sl. No. : 3
Name of the candidate :Salam Henry Singh
Title of the Dissertation : Quality Assessment of Faecal Sludge Management Using Dewats (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment systems) in Bangalore, Karnataka
Year Of Awarded : 2019

Sl. No. : 4
Name of the candidate :Visma M
Title of the Dissertation :Chromium Reducing – Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria Accelerates Chromium Phytoremediation Under Increased Atmospheric Temperature.
Year Of Awarded : May 2018

Sl. No. : 5
Name of the candidate :Archana A S
Title of the Dissertation :Diversity of Ant Fauna in KFRI Centre Campus, Nilambur, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Kerala
Year Of Awarded : April 2019

Sl. No. : 6
Name of the candidate :SasiPriyan P
Title of the Dissertation :Studies on the Effects of P- Loaded Biochar on the Growth and Eco – Physiological responses of Zea mays Under Drought Stress
Year Of Awarded :April 2019

Sl. No. : 7
Name of the candidate :ShilpaVinod
Title of the Dissertation :Alleviation of Adverse Effects of Drought Stress on Phaseolus vulgaris using K+ - Loaded Biochar
Year Of Awarded : April 2019

Sl. No. : 8
Name of the candidate :Sabeetha R
Title of the Dissertation : Phosphate Intercalated Biochar – A Slow Release Fertilizer for Alleviation of Adverse Effects of Drought Stress on Zea mays
Year Of Awarded : April 2019

Sl. No. : 9
Name of the candidate :Suvathika G
Title of the Dissertation :Formulation of K+ Loaded Biochar For Improving The Growth of Phaseolus vulgaris Under Drought Stress
Year Of Awarded : April 2019

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Dr. M. Rajkumar

Professor

Research Area

Bioremediation - Phytoremediation
Plant-metal-microbe interaction,
Climate change biology

0422-2428395

mraaj13@buc.edu.in

8939189830

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ADMINISTRATIVE (BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY)

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ALUMINI REFLECTIONS

Dr. M. Rajkumar

Professor

Research Area

Bioremediation - Phytoremediation
Plant-metal-microbe interaction,
Climate change biology

0422-2428395

mraaj13@buc.edu.in

8939189830

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

Awards

Travel awards

Academic Awards

Membership

Professional Bodies

Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological& Environmental Engineering Society (APCBEES)
Member:Senior Member (University Nominee), College Committee
Period:Life Time member

The Asian PGPR Society for Sustainable Agriculture.
Member:Life Time member
Period:Life Time member

Academic Bodies

Vellalar Collage for Women (affiliated to Bharathiar University) Erode, during.
Member:Member (University Nominee), College Committee
Period:2017-2019

Vellalar Collage for Women (affiliated to Bharathiar University) Erode, during.
Member:Member (University Nominee), Governing body
Period:2017-2019

Erode arts and Science collage, Erode (affiliated to Bharathiar University)
Member:Member,Academic Council
Period:2017-2019

Department of Environmental Science, Bharathiar University
Member:Member,Board of Studies
Period:2017 – till date

Department of Environmental Science, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore during
Member:Member, Board of Studies
Period:2018-2019

Department of Environmental and Herbal Science, Tamil University, Thanjavur
Member:Member, Board of Studies
Period:20-11-2018 to 20-11-2021

Department of Environmental Science and Management, Bharathidasan University, Trichy
Member:Member, Board of Studies
Period:2020-2021

Department of Environmental Science, Alagapppa University affiliated college, Karaikudi
Member:Member, Board of Studies
Period:2018-2019 and 2019-2020

AWARDS & MEMBERSHIPS

Dr. M. Rajkumar

Professor

Research Area

Bioremediation - Phytoremediation
Plant-metal-microbe interaction,
Climate change biology