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“எண்ணிய முடிதல் வேண்டும்,

நல்லவே எண்ணல் வேண்டும்;

திண்ணிய நெஞ்சம் வேண்டும்,

தெளிந்தநல் லறிவு வேண்டும்;”

        - மகாகவி சி. சுப்பிரமணிய பாரதி

“Let my thoughts bloom into action;

Let me think only noble thoughts;

Let me have valiant heart;

Let me have a clear wisdom;"

         - Mahakavi C. Subramania Bharathiar

PROFILE

Dr. M. Gnanadesigan
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Natural Product Research    
  • Malarial Drug Development

0422-2428655

+91 9994047822

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

  

Research Area

  • Natural Product Research    
  • Malarial Drug Development

Featured Publications

Courses Teaching

  • Environmental Microbiology
     
  • Research Techniques
     
  • Clinical Microbiology
     
  • Molecular Cell Biology

EDUCATION & CAREER

Dr. M. Gnanadesigan
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Natural Product Research    
  • Malarial Drug Development

0422-2428655

+91 9994047822

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

  

Education

Ph.D.
Subject : Oceanography Interdisciplinary Biotechnology
Institution : Alagappa University, Thondi Campus, Thondi, Ramanathapuram 
Affiliated University : Alagappa University
Year of Award : 2011

M.Phil., 
Subject : Biotechnology
Institution : Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
Affiliated University : Bharathidasan University
Year of Award : 2007

M.Sc.,
Subject:  Biotechnology
Institution : K.S.R. College of Arts and Science, Thiruchengode
Affiliated University : Periyar University
Year of Award : 2005

B.Sc.,
Subject: Biochemistry
Institution: K.S.R. College of Arts and Science, Thiruchengode
Affiliated University: Periyar University
Year of Award: 2003

Career

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

Past Experience
Assistant Professor : August 2013 to November 2016 at Department of Microbiology, National College, Trichy
Assistant Professor : January 2012 to June 2013 at Selvamm Arts and Science College, Namakkal, 
Guest Lecturer      : August 2010 to April 2011 at Department of Marine and Coastal Studies, MK University, Madurai.

RESEARCH AREAS

Dr. M. Gnanadesigan
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Natural Product Research    
  • Malarial Drug Development

0422-2428655

+91 9994047822

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

  

  • Natural Product Research    
  • Malarial Drug Development

PUBLICATIONS

Dr. M. Gnanadesigan
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Natural Product Research    
  • Malarial Drug Development

0422-2428655

+91 9994047822

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

  

 

Reverse Chronological Order

2023

22. Toxicity analysis and biomarker response of Quinalphos Organophosphate Insecticide (QOI) on eco-friendly exotic Eudrilus eugeniae earthworm (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10661-022-10834-x)

Nachimuthu Krishnan Sujeeth,  Ramasamy Aravinth,  Murugesan Thandeeswaran,  Jayaraman Angayarkanni,  Aruliah Rajasekar,  R. Mythili &  Murugesan Gnanadesigan

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195, Article number: 274 (2023)

2021

21. A green approach for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles by Chlorella vulgaris and its application in photocatalytic dye degradation activity 
R. Rajkumar, G. Ezhumalai, & M. Gnanadesigan.
Environmental Technology & Innovation, 21, 101282, (2021).

2019-2004

20. Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and safranin dyes using chitosan zinc oxide nano-beads with Musa× paradisiaca L. pseudo stem. 
S. S. Roshitha, V. Mithra, V. Saravanan, S. K. Sadasivam, & M. Gnanadesigan.
Bioresource Technology Reports, 5, 339-342, (2019).

19. Anticancer effects of silver nanoparticles encapsulated by Gloriosa superba (L.) leaf extracts in DLA tumor cells.
S. Muthukrishnan, B. Vellingiri, & Gnanadesigan Murugesan, 
Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4(2), 206-214, (2018).

18. Hepatoprotective activity of Ceriops decandra (Griff.) Ding Hou mangrove plant against CCl4 induced liver damage. 
M. Gnanadesigan, S. Ravikumar, & M. Anand.
Journal of Taibah University for Science, 11(3), 450-457, (2017).

17. Dataset on antitumor properties of silver nanoparticles from Gloriosa superba (L.) seed on Dalton Lymphoma Ascites (DLA) tumor: Facile and biocompatible approach. 
M. Saradhadevi, M. Gnanadesigan, G. Kapildev, & D. Vasanth. 
Data in brief, 14, 524-530, (2017).

16. Quality evaluation of egg composition and productivity of layers in EM (Effective Microorganisms) treatments: A field report.
M. Gnanadesigan, S. Isabella, P. Saritha, L. Ramkumar, N. Manivannan & R. Ravishankar.
Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 1(3-4), 161-166, (2014).

15. Isolation, identification and metal tolerance of halobacteial strains. 
G. P. Williams, M.  Gnanadesigan, & S. Ravikumar.
Indian Journal of geo marine sciences, 4, 402-408, (2013).

14. Biosorption and bio-kinetic properties of solar saltern Halobacterial strains for managing Zn2+, As2+ and Cd2+ Metals. 
G. P. Williams, M.  Gnanadesigan, & S. Ravikumar.
Geomicrobiology Journal, 30(6), 497-500., (2013).

13. Antagonistic properties of seagrass associated Streptomyces sp. RAUACT-1: a source for anthraquinone rich compound. 
S. Ravikumar, M. Gnanadesigan, A. Saravanan, N. Monisha, V. Brindha, & S. Muthumari, 
Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine, 5(11), 887-890, (2012).

12. Effects of saline tolerant Azospirillum species on the growth parameters of mangrove seedlings.
S. Ravikumar, S. T. M. Ignatiammal, M. Gnanadesigan, & A.  Kalaiarasi.
Journal of environmental biology, 33(5), 933, (2012).

11. Antiviral, antioxidant and toxicological evaluation of mangrove plant from South East coast of India. 
J. M. Beula, M. Gnanadesigan, P.B. Rajkumar, S. Ravikumar, & M. Anand, 
Asian Pacific journal of Tropical biomedicine, 2(1), S352-S357, (2012).

10. In vitro antiplasmodial activity of spiro benzofuran compound from mangrove plant of Southern India.
R. Sundaram, R. Ganesan, & G. Murugesan.
Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine, 5(5), 358-361, (2012). 

9. Population dynamics of free living, nitrogen fixing bacteria Azospirillum in Manakkudi mangrove ecosystem, India. 
S. Ravikumar, M. Gnanadesigan, S. T. M. Ignatiammal, & S. Sumaya. 
Journal of environmental biology, 33(3), 597, (2012).

8. Biosorption and bio-kinetic studies of halobacterial strains against Ni2+, Al3+ and Hg2+ metal ions. 
G. P. Williams, M.  Gnanadesigan, & S. Ravikumar.
Bioresource technology, 107, 526–529, (2012). 

7. Antibacterial potential of benzoate and phenylethanoid derivatives isolated from Acanthus ilicifolius L. leaf extracts. 
S. Ravikumar, M. Raja, & M. Gnanadesigan. 
Natural product research, 26(23), 2270–2273, (2012).

6. Hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties of rhizophora mucronata mangrove plant in CCl4 intoxicated rats.
S. Ravikumar, & M. Gnanadesigan.
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Medicine, 4(1), 66-72, (2012).

5. Antibacterial potential of biosynthesised silver nanoparticles using Avicennia marina mangrove plant. 
M. Gnanadesigan, M. Anand, S.  Ravikumar, M. Maruthupandy, M. S. Ali, V.  Vijayakumar, & A. K. Kumaraguru. 
Applied Nanoscience, 2(2), 143-147, (2012).

4. In vitro antiplasmodial activity of methanolic extracts from seaweeds of South West Coast of India. 
S. Ravikumar, G. Ramanathan, M. Gnanadesigan, A. Ramu, & V. Vijayakumar. 
Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine, 4(11), 862-865, (2011).

3. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles by using mangrove plant extract and their potential mosquito larvicidal property.
M. Gnanadesigan, M. Anand, S. Ravikumar, M. Maruthupandy, V. Vijayakumar, S. Selvam, M. Dhineshkumar & A. K. Kumaraguru. 
Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine, 4(10), 799–803, (2011).

2. Hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties of marine halophyte Luminetzera racemosa bark extract in CCL(4) induced hepatotoxicity.
M. Gnanadesigan, S. Ravikumar, & S. J. Inbaneson.
Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine, 4(6), 462–465, (2011).

1. Hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of a mangrove plant Lumnitzera racemosa. 
S. Ravikumar, & M. Gnanadesigan. 
Asian Pacific journal of tropical biomedicine, 1(5), 348–352, (2011). 

 

 

 
 
 

BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Polymeric particles as a delivery agent for malarial vaccines.
G. G. Nageswari, M. Gnanadesigan & R. Kiruthika. 
Applications of nanobiotechnology for neglected tropical diseases
Academic Press, 47-67 (2021).
978-0-12-821100-7

2. Nano drugs for curing malaria: The plausibility. 
M. Gnanadesigan, V. Nandagopalan, G. Kapildev & M. Gundappa. 
Applications of Targeted Nano Drugs and Delivery Systems
Elsevier Imprint, 451-467, (2019). 
978-0-12-821100-7
 

Sl. No. : 1                
Name of the Authors : Sujeeth NK, Gnanadesigan M, Kapildev G & ANgayarkanni J
XRD/Protein/Gene/Any other : Sequence Read Archives (SRA)
Database : Genbank
ID/Ref no : Accession: PRJNA909927 ID: 909927
Year : 2022

Sl. No. : 2               
Name of the Authors : Nandagopal,V., Kamaleswari,k. and Gnanadesigan,M.
XRD/Protein/Gene/Any other : NUCLEOTIDE
Database : Genbank
ID/Ref no : 1398255746
Year : 2018

Sl. No. : 3                
Name of the Authors : Nandagopal,V., Kamaleswari,k. and Gnanadesigan,M.
XRD/Protein/Gene/Any other : NUCLEOTIDE
Database : Genbank
ID/Ref no : 1398255745
Year : 2018

Sl. No. : 4               
Name of the Authors : S.Ravikumar, M.Fredimoses, M. Gnanadesigan
XRD/Protein/Gene/Any other : NUCLEOTIDE
Database : Genbank
ID/Ref no : GQ478249
Year : 2009
Papers if any : 01

 

TEACHING

Dr. M. Gnanadesigan
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Natural Product Research    
  • Malarial Drug Development

0422-2428655

+91 9994047822

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

  

PROJECTS

Dr. M. Gnanadesigan
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Natural Product Research    
  • Malarial Drug Development

0422-2428655

+91 9994047822

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

  

Funded Projects(National Level)

 

1. RUSA 2.0 BCTRC

Title of the project : Bioprospecting of anticancer compounds from microbial sources approach

Funding Agency : RUSA

Amount : Rs. 7.44 lakhs.

Duration : January 2021 – December 2022.

1. DAE-BRNS

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Duration : ******************************

 

2. UGC-MRP

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Funding Agency : ******************************

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2. RUSA - BEICH

Title of the project : Zero waste utilization and prototype development for the treatment of the textile dyes using the agro waste of Musa sps. – A Green technology approach

Funding Agency : RUSA

Amount : Rs. 7.00 lakhs.

Duration : January 2020 – June 2020.

3. TANSCHE

Title of the project : Prototype development for the treatment of textile reactive dyes using the agro wastes of Musa Sp., - A Nanotechnology approach.

Funding Agency : TANSCHE

Amount : Rs. 7.00 lakhs.

Duration : October 2021 – September 2024.

Consultancy Projects

 

RESEARCH GUIDANCE

Dr. M. Gnanadesigan
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Natural Product Research    
  • Malarial Drug Development

0422-2428655

+91 9994047822

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

  

ONGOING

Sl. No. : 1
Name of the candidate : Sujeeth NK
Title of the Thesis : 
Year : 2021

Sl. No. : 2
Name of the candidate : Brindha matharasi
Title of the Thesis : 
Year : 2023

Sl. No. : 3
Name of the candidate : Harithaa S
Title of the Thesis : 
Year : 2023

AWARDED

 

 

 

Sl. No. : 1
Name of the candidate : Roshini R G
Title of the Dissertation : Standardization of ZnO/AgNc biopolymer beads for the Treatment of the textile dyes using the Noxious aquatic weed
Year : 2018    

Sl. No. : 2
Name of the candidate : Mithra
Title of the Dissertation : photocatalytic dye degradation of biogenic synthesized silver nanoparticles using pseudo stem of musa x paradisiaca l
Year : 2018

Sl. No. : 3
Name of the candidate : Karkulali 
Title of the Dissertation : Photocatalytic dye degradation of biogenic synthesized silver nanoparticles using croton bonplandianum. 
Year : 2017

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Dr. M. Gnanadesigan
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Natural Product Research    
  • Malarial Drug Development

0422-2428655

+91 9994047822

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

  

ADMINISTRATIVE (BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY)

Sl. No. : 1    
Name of the Responsibility : SWAYAM mentor 
Designation : coordinator
Institution : Bharathiar University    
Period : 2017 - 2019
Nature of Responsibility : Student coordinator 

Sl. No. : 2    
Name of the Responsibility : Convocation committee 
Designation : Committee member 
Institution : Bharathiar University    
Period : 2017 - 2018
Nature of Responsibility : Student refreshment 

Sl. No. : 3    
Name of the Responsibility : Convocation committee 
Designation : Committee Member 
Institution : Bharathiar University    
Period : 2019 - 2020
Nature of Responsibility : Student refreshment

Sl. No. : 4    
Name of the Responsibility : Distance Education  UR
Designation : University Representative 
Institution : Bharathiar University
Period : 2017 - 2018
Nature of Responsibility : To conduct the Distance education exam

ALUMINI REFLECTIONS

Dr. M. Gnanadesigan
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Natural Product Research    
  • Malarial Drug Development

0422-2428655

+91 9994047822

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

  

Awards

Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology for TNSCST - Young Scientist Fellowship Scheme (2021-2022).

Membership

Membership in Academic Bodies

Sl. No. : 1 
Organization : Life member in The Indian Science Congress Association
Type of Membership : Life members    
Period : Life time  

Sl. No. : 2
Organization : Association of Microbiology of India
Type of Membership : Life members    
Period : Life time 

Sl. No. : 3
Organization : NABS
Type of Membership : Life members    
Period : Life time 

 

AWARDS & MEMBERSHIPS

Dr. M. Gnanadesigan
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Natural Product Research    
  • Malarial Drug Development

0422-2428655

+91 9994047822

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

  

Awards

Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology for TNSCST - Young Scientist Fellowship Scheme (2021-2022).

Membership

Membership in Academic Bodies

Sl. No. : 1 
Organization : Life member in The Indian Science Congress Association
Type of Membership : Life members    
Period : Life time  

Sl. No. : 2
Organization : Association of Microbiology of India
Type of Membership : Life members    
Period : Life time 

Sl. No. : 3
Organization : NABS
Type of Membership : Life members    
Period : Life time 

 

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Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Natural Product Research    
  • Malarial Drug Development

0422-2428655

+91 9994047822

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