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        - 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. R. Rajkumar
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Algae based biofuels and other bioproducts
  • Phycoremediation of environmental pollutants
  • Microbial Technology

0422-2428396

9080739369

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Research Area

  • Algae based biofuels and other bioproducts
  • Phycoremediation of environmental pollutants
  • Microbial Technology

Featured Publications

 

Courses Teaching

  • Environmental Pollution
     
  • Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
     
  • Waste Management and Bioremediation

EDUCATION & CAREER

Dr. R. Rajkumar
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Algae based biofuels and other bioproducts
  • Phycoremediation of environmental pollutants
  • Microbial Technology

0422-2428396

9080739369

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Education

Ph. D.
Subject : Applied Plant Science
Institution : CAS in Botany, University of Madras
Affiliated University : University of Madras
Year of Award : 2011

M. Sc., 
Subject:  Applied Plant Science
Institution : CAS in Botany, University of Madras
Affiliated University : University of Madras
Year of Award : 2005

B.Ed.,
Subject : Biological Science
Institution : Institute of Advanced Study in Education (IASE), Saidapet
Affiliated University : University of Madras
Year of Award : 2003

B. Sc., 
Subject: Botany
Institution: Government Arts College Ariyalur
Affiliated University: Bharathidasan University
Year of Award: 2002

Career

At Bharathiar University (Reverse Order)

Assistant Professor : Nov. 2016 to Till Date

Past Experience

DST-SERB Young Scientist : Feb. 2016 to Nov.2016 at Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai
Post Doctoral Fellow : June 2011 to Dec. 2015 at National University of Malaysia, Malaysia

RESEARCH AREAS

Dr. R. Rajkumar
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Algae based biofuels and other bioproducts
  • Phycoremediation of environmental pollutants
  • Microbial Technology

0422-2428396

9080739369

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Biomass and Bioenergy

His current research interests have included pollutant removal from wastewater, biomass & biofuel production by microalgae as a renewable energy source. Research focused on bioprospecting of microalgae from marine and freshwater habitat and their low-cost production of biodiesel and bioethanol.
His research has been supported by various Government of India funding agencies like DST-SERB, RUSA, TNSCST, TANSCHE etc.

Phycoremediation technology

He has made significant research contributions in the role of microalgae in removing contaminants from palm oil mill effluent (POME) during his post doctoral research programme

 

PUBLICATIONS

Dr. R. Rajkumar
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Algae based biofuels and other bioproducts
  • Phycoremediation of environmental pollutants
  • Microbial Technology

0422-2428396

9080739369

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

2020

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

2) Enhanced production of lipid as biofuel feedstock from the marine diatom Nitzschia sp. by optimizing cultural conditions,
B. H. Anandapadmanaban, R. Rajkumar, and M.S. Takriff,
BioResources, 15:4, 7532-7550 (2020).

3) Prospects of algae and their environmental applications in Malaysia: A case study,
R. Rajkumar, and M.S. Takriff.
Journal of Bioremediation and biodegradation, 7:321, (2015)

4) Nutrient removal of POME using POME isolated microalgae strain, Characium sp.
T. B. Tamil Selvam, R. Rajkumar, and M. S. Takriff,
Advanced Materials Research, 1113, 364-369 (2015).

5) Nutrient removal from anaerobically treated Palm Oil Mill Effluent by Spirulina platensis and Scenedesmus dimorphus,
R. Rajkumar, and M. S. Takriff,
Der Pharmacia Lettre, 7:7, 416-421 (2015).

6) Potential of the micro and macro algae for biofuel production:
A Brief Review, R. Rajkumar, Z. Yaakob, and M. S. Takriff,
Journal of BioResources, 9: 1, 1606-1633 (2014).

7) The current methods for the biomass production of the microalgae from waste waters – an overview,
Z. Yaakob, K.F. Kamarudin, R. Rajkumar, M. S. Takriff, and S. N. Badar,
World Applied Sciences Journal, 31:10, 1744-1758 (2014).

8) Bioremediation of palm oil mill effluents (POME) using Scenedesmus dimorphus and Chlorella vulgaris,
K. F. Kamarudin, Z. Yaakob, R. Rajkumar, M. S. Takriff, and J. A. Ghani,
International Journal of Advanced Science Letters, 19:10, 2914-2918 (2013).

9) In vitro anticancer activity of natural β-carotene from Dunaliella salina EU5891199 in PC-3 cells,
K.R. Jayappriyan, R. Rajkumar, V. Venkatakrishnan, S. Nagaraj, and R. Rengasamy,
Biomedicine & Preventive Nutrition, 3:2, 99-105 (2013).

10) Investigation of microalgae growth in palm oil mill effluent,
T. B. Tamil Selvam, R. Rajkumar, and M. S. Takriff,
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR), II:6 (III), 42-45 (2013).

11) Optimization of medium composition for the production of peroxidase by Bacillus sp,
R. Rajkumar, Z. Yaakob, M. S. Takriff, and K. F. Kamarudin.
Der Pharma Chemica, 5:2, 167-174 (2013).

12) Phycoremediation in anaerobically digested palm oil mill effluent using Cyanobacterium, Spirulina platensis,
A. Zainal, Z.Yaakob, M. S. Takriff, R. Rajkumar, and J. A. Ghani,
International Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy, 6, 1–6 (2012).

13) Production and characterization of a novel protease from Bacillus sp RRM1 under Solid State Fermentation,
R. Rajkumar, K.R. Jayappriyan, and R. Rengasamy, 2011,
Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 21:6, 627-636 (2011).

14) Purification and characterization of a protease produced by Bacillus megaterium RRM2: application in detergent and dehairing industries,
R. Rajkumar, K.R. Jayappriyan, and R. Rengasamy,
Journal of Basic Microbiology, 51, 1-11 (2011).

15) Unusual occurrence of non carotenogenic strains of Dunaliella bardawil and Dunaliella parva in India,
K.R. Jayappriyan, R. Rajkumar, and R. Rengasamy,
Journal of Basic Microbiology, 51, 473–483 (2011).

16) Optimization of culture conditions for production of protease from Bacillus megaterium,
R. Rajkumar, K.R. Jayappriyan, P. Ramesh Kannan, and R. Rengasamy,
Journal of Ecobiotechnology, 2:4, 40-46 (2010).

17) Optimization study in Dunaliella salina EU5891200 isolated in salt pans of Tamil Nadu, South India,
K.R. Jayappriyan, R. Rajkumar, L. Sheeja, S. Divya, and R. Rengasamy,
Recent Research in Science and Technology, 2:4, 54-62 (2010).

18) Significance of 18S rDNA specific primers in the identification of genus Dunaliella,
K.R. Jayappriyan, R. Rajkumar, P. Ramesh Kannan, S. Divya, and R. Rengasamy,
Journal of Experimental Sciences, 1:1, 27–31 (2010).

19) Discrimination between the morphological and molecular identification in the genus Dunaliella,
K.R. Jayappriyan, R. Rajkumar, S. Nagaraj, S. Divya, and R. Rengasamy,
International Journal of Current Research, 8, 73–78 (2010).

 

 
 
 
 
Books

1. Food and Nutraceutical Applications of Algae
K.R. Jayappriyan, B. Baskar, M. Vijayakumar, A. Brabakaran, R. Rajkumar, and S. Elumalai,
Algae for Food: Cultivation, Processing and Nutritional Benefits, CRC Press-Taylor and Francis Group, (2021),
ISBN: 9780367762087 (Accepted).

2. Food wastes/residues: Valuable source of energy in circular economy
R. Rajkumar, and C. Kurinjimalar,
Handbook of Biofuels 1st Edition. Elsevier- Academic Press, (2021)
ISBN: 9780128228104 (Accepted).

3. Microbes and plant mineral nutrition,
R. Rajkumar, and C. Kurinjimalar,
Microbiological activity for soil and plant health management, Springer-Singapore, (2021),
ISBN: 978-981-16-2921-1 (Accepted).

4.Assessment on the antimicrobial activity of green microalgae,
A. Baala Harini, N.V. Sarangi, and R. Rajkumar,
Proceedings of International Conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Environment – RESE19, (2019).
ISBN No: 978-93-5235-155-8.

5. Distribution of phytoplankton in Mandapam Coastal waters, South East Coast of India,
R. Rajkumar,
10th NABS National Conference Proceedings paper: Recent trends in Life Science: Research, Practices and Application for Sustainable Development; Macmillan publishers, New Delhi, (2017).

6. The biology of microalgae,
R. Rajkumar and Z. Yaakob
Biotechnical applications of microalgae: biodiesel and value added products, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, UK, (2013)
ISBN: 978-1-4665-1529-1

2012
 

 

TEACHING

Dr. R. Rajkumar
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Algae based biofuels and other bioproducts
  • Phycoremediation of environmental pollutants
  • Microbial Technology

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Course

 

Material

 

 

PROJECTS

Dr. R. Rajkumar
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Algae based biofuels and other bioproducts
  • Phycoremediation of environmental pollutants
  • Microbial Technology

0422-2428396

9080739369

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Funded Projects(National Level)

1. Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST)

Title of the project :Cultivation of Spirulina sp. in a photobioreactor for CO2 sequestration and commercial applications: A viable remedy to climate change.

Funding Agency : Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST)

Amount : Rs. 7500/-

Duration :Student Project Scheme, 2020

2. Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST)

Title of the project :Study of biomass production, stress induced enhancement of exopolysaccharides from cyanobacteria and their flocculation activity.

Funding Agency : Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST)

Amount : Rs. 7500/-

Duration :Student Project Scheme, 2019

3. RUSA 2.0- BEICH

Title of the project :Investigation on the bioflocculant potential of Exopolysaccharide obtained from cyanobacteria.

Funding Agency :RUSA 2.0- BEICH

Amount :Rs. 10 Lakhs

Duration :2019

4. DST- Science and Engineering Research Board,

Title of the project :Exploration and enumeration of high lipid producers of diatoms for biodiesel production from South East Coast of India.

Funding Agency :DST- Science and Engineering Research Board,

Amount :Rs. 37. 20 Lakhs

Duration :2016

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Consultancy Projects

1. TNB Research Sdn. Bhd. Malaysia

Title of the project :Screening, Isolation and identification of marine microalgae consortia.Executed at National University of Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia

Funding Agency :TNB Research Sdn. Bhd. Malaysia

Amount :

Duration :7 months (Year: 2015)

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RESEARCH GUIDANCE

Dr. R. Rajkumar
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Algae based biofuels and other bioproducts
  • Phycoremediation of environmental pollutants
  • Microbial Technology

0422-2428396

9080739369

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

 
Ongoing

Candidate Name :A. Baala Harini
Date of Admission :2017

Candidate Name :Sarangi N.V
Date of Admission :2018

Awarded
 

 

Ongoing
 
Completed

 

Ongoing

Sl. No. : 1
Name of the candidate :Amal Jith
Title of the Dissertation :
Year Of Awarded :2019-2020

Sl. No. : 2
Name of the candidate :Kanchana. M. J
Title of the Dissertation :
Year Of Awarded :2019-2020

Sl. No. : 3
Name of the candidate :Ajeesha Kuriachan
Title of the Dissertation :
Year Of Awarded :2019-2020

Completed

Sl. No. : 1
Name of the candidate :N. Deepak
Title of the Dissertation :Comparative analysis of physicochemical parameters and phytoplankton distribution of Ukkadam and Krishnampathi Lakes, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Year Of Awarded :2017-2018

Sl. No. : 2
Name of the candidate :N. Ezhumalai
Title of the Dissertation :Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles from microalgae for their dye decolourization activity
Year Of Awarded :2017-2018

Sl. No. : 3
Name of the candidate :S. Shruthi
Title of the Dissertation :Effect of different medium and nitrogen source limitation on growth and lipid content of Botryococcus braunii
Year Of Awarded :2017-2018

Sl. No. : 4
Name of the candidate :Saranya Prakasan
Title of the Dissertation :Assessment of bioactive extracts from marine algae Ulva fasciata and Dictyota dichotoma with antioxidant and antimicrobial potential
Year Of Awarded :2018-2019

Sl. No. : 5
Name of the candidate :N. Shalini
Title of the Dissertation :Isolation and optimization of cultural conditions for exopolysaccharide production from cyanobacteria
Year Of Awarded :2018-2019

Sl. No. : 6
Name of the candidate :Golap Chandra Singha
Title of the Dissertation :Impacts of Industrialization on River Water
Year Of Awarded :2018-2019

 

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Dr. R. Rajkumar
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Algae based biofuels and other bioproducts
  • Phycoremediation of environmental pollutants
  • Microbial Technology

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ADMINISTRATIVE (BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY)

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ALUMINI REFLECTIONS

Dr. R. Rajkumar
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Algae based biofuels and other bioproducts
  • Phycoremediation of environmental pollutants
  • Microbial Technology

0422-2428396

9080739369

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

Awards

Travel awards

Academic Awards

Awarding agency: Nature Science Foundation
Purpose of award: Best Scientist
Date: 9 Feb. 2019

Membership

Professional Bodies

Academic Bodies

Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University
Member:Member
Period: Since 2017

AWARDS & MEMBERSHIPS

Dr. R. Rajkumar
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Algae based biofuels and other bioproducts
  • Phycoremediation of environmental pollutants
  • Microbial Technology

0422-2428396

9080739369

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

Awards

Travel awards

Academic Awards

Awarding agency: Nature Science Foundation
Purpose of award: Best Scientist
Date: 9 Feb. 2019

Membership

Professional Bodies

Academic Bodies

Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University
Member:Member
Period: Since 2017

VISITS / COLLABORATIONS / OTHERS

Dr. R. Rajkumar
Assistant Professor
Research Area
  • Algae based biofuels and other bioproducts
  • Phycoremediation of environmental pollutants
  • Microbial Technology

0422-2428396

9080739369

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

Visits

Country : Malaysia
Date of Visit : June 2011 to Dec. 2015
Purpose of Visit : Post Doctoral Research

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