Department of Zoology

Research Lab



Established

: 2013-2014

Area

: 9.35 m x 6.50 m (60.775 Sq.ft)

Research Area

:

Fish Immunology

Aquaculture

Vector Control

Toxicology

Nanotechnology

Phytochemistry

Apiculture

Plankton Biology

Ecotoxicology

Facilities Available

: Phytochemical Extraction
Phytochemical analysis
Quantification of nucleic acid, protein and other biomolecules in biological samples
Synthesis of nanoparticles
Cytological studies
Histochemical analysis
Microbiological studies
Immunological studies

Equipments Available

UV- vis spectrophotometer with PC
UV- vis spectrophotometer
Electronic balance- 4 (Infra Digi, Wesner, Braun, Shimadzu)
Trinocular microscope with UPS camera
Trinocular microscope without UPS camera
Autoclave
Deep freezer - 2
Magnetic Stirrer
pH meter
Burner
Microprocessor-based centrifuge
Cooling centrifuge
Microcentrifuge
Compound microscope
Muffle furnace
Refractometer digital
Shaking incubator
Bacteriological incubator
CO2 incubator
Water analyzer
Lyophilizer
Soxhlet apparatus (Single heating mantle, four heating mantle)

Completed Ph.D., Scholar Details

S.

No.

Name of the Student

Register No.

Regular/ Part time

Date

1

G. Priya

Ref. No. 32691/Ph.D.1/ Zoology/ Part Time/ Jan. 2010

Part time

07.01.2010

2

S.S. Padma Priya

Ref. No. 32690/Ph.D.1/ Zoology/ Part

Time/ Jan. 2010

Part time

07.01.2010

3

G. Sattanathan

Ref. No.36001/Ph.D.k1/ Zoology/ Full Time / Jan. 2013.

Part time

26.12.2012

4

B. Durga

Ref.No.48085/ Ph.D.k7/ Zoology /Full

Time/ April 2013

Part time

04.04.2013

5

S.M. Logambal

Ref. No. 7981/ Ph.D.k7/ Zoology/ Full

Time/April 2013

Part time

04.04.2013

6

V. Praveena

Ref. No.7854/ Ph.D.k7/ Zoology/ Full Time/ April 2016

Part time

28.03.2016

Ongoing Ph.D., Scholar details

S.

No.

Name of the Student

Register No.

Regular/ Part time

Date

1

P. Vasanthi

36002

Part time

Ref. No. 36002/Ph.D. 1/ Part Time / Zoology/Jan. 2013.

2

J. Ananthi

34797

Part time

Ref. No. 34797/Ph.D. k.7/ Zoology / Part

time /October 2014.

3

R. Semmalar

9096

Part time

Ref. No. 9096/Ph.D. k7/ Zoology / Part

time /April 2017.

4

R. Karpagam

08513

Part time

Ref. No. 08513/Ph.D. k7/ Zoology / Part

time /October 2017.

List of Publications:

Title of paper

Name of the author/s

Name of journal

Year of

publication

2022-23

Acaricidal efficacy of silver nanoformulations of Commiphora molmol and Zingiber officinale against the camel Tick, Hyalomma

dromedarii (Ixodida: Ixodidae)

Nabil, M., Khater, H.F.,

Selim, A., Baz, M.M.,

Govindarajan, M., Taie,

H.A.A. & Negm, S.

Inorganic Chemistry Communications

2023

Exopolysaccharides-Mediated ZnO Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Aquatic Diseases

in Freshwater Fish Oreochromis mossambicus

Abinaya, M., Shanthi, S., Palmy, J., Al-Ghanim, K.A., Govindarajan, M. & Vaseeharan, B

Toxics

2023

Insecticidal Potential of Matricaria chamomillas Essential Oil and Its

Components (E)--Farnesene, Germacrene D, and a- Bisabolol Oxide A against Agricultural Pests, Malaria,

and Zika Virus Vectors

Al-Ghanim, K.A., Krishnappa, K., Pandiyan, J., Nicoletti, M., Gurunathan, B. & Govindarajan, M

Agriculture (Switzerland)

2023

Process and technoeconomic analysis of bioethanol production from residual

biomass of marine macroalgae Ulva lactuca

Gengiah, K., Rajendran, N., Al-Ghanim, K.A., Govindarajan, M. & Gurunathan, B

Science of the Total Environment

2023

Fishing Cat Scats as a Biomonitoring Tool for Toxic Heavy Metal Contamination in Aquatic Ecosystems

Harika, T.L., Al-Ghanim, K.A., Riaz, M.N.,

Krishnappa, K., Pandiyan, J. & Govindarajan, M

Toxics

2023

Synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Vigna mungo seed husk extract: An enhanced antibacterial, anticancer activity and eco- friendly bio-toxicity assessment on algae and zooplankton Ishwarya, R., Tamilmani, G., Jayakumar, R., Albeshr, M.F., Mahboob, S., Shahid, D., Riaz, M.N., Govindarajan, M. & Vaseeharan, B

Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology,

2023

Dual strategy for bioconversion of elephant grass biomass into fermentable sugars using Trichoderma

reesei towards bioethanol production

Iyyappan, J., Pravin, R., Al-Ghanim, K.A., Govindarajan, M., Nicoletti, M. & Baskar, G.

Bioresource technology

2023

Ingestion and impacts of water-borne polypropylene microplastics on Daphnia similis

Jeyavani, J., Sibiya, A., Gopi, N., Mahboob, S.,

Al-Ghanim, K.A., Al-

Misned, F., Ahmed, Z., Riaz, M.N., Palaniappan,

B., Govindarajan, M. & Vaseeharan, B

Environmental Science and Pollution Research

2023

Biochemical, Genotoxic and Histological Implications of Polypropylene Microplastics on Freshwater Fish Oreochromis mossambicus:

An Aquatic Eco-Toxicological Assessment

Jeyavani, J., Sibiya, A., Stalin, T., Vigneshkumar, G., Al-Ghanim, K.A., Riaz, M.N., Govindarajan, M. & Vaseeharan, B

Toxics

2023

Rapid synthesis of copper nanoparticles using Nepeta cataria leaves: An eco-friendly management of disease-

causing vectors and bacterial pathogens

Mani, M., Sundararaj, A.S., Al-Ghanim, K.A.,

John, S.P., Elumalai, K., Nicoletti, M. & Govindarajan, M

Green Processing and Synthesis

2023

Green Synthesis, Characterization and Bioactivity of Mangifera

indica Seed-Wrapped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

Rajeshkumar, S., Parameswari, R.P., Sandhiya, D., Al- Ghanim, K.A., Nicoletti,

M. & Govindarajan, M

Molecules

2023

Green Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using Sesbania grandiflora Leaf Extract and Their Evaluation of Anti-Diabetic, Cytotoxic, Anti-Microbial, and Anti-

Inflammatory Properties in an In-Vitro Approach

Ramasubbu, K., Padmanabhan, S., Al- Ghanim, K.A., Nicoletti, M., Govindarajan, M., Sachivkina, N. & Rajeswari, V.D.

Fermentation

2023

Investigations on evaluation of marine macroalgae Dictyota bartayresiana oil for industrial scale production of biodiesel

through technoeconomic analysis

Ravichandran, P., Rajendran, N., Al- Ghanim, K.A., Govindarajan, M. & Gurunathan, B.

Bioresource technology

2023

Probiotic-Bacteria (Lactobacillus fermentum)- Wrapped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Biosynthesis,

Characterization, and Antibacterial Activity

Shanmugam, R., Munusamy, T., Jayakodi, S., Al-Ghanim, K.A., Nicoletti, M., Sachivkina,

N. & Govindarajan, M

Fermentation

2023

Response of hepatic biochemical parameters and neurotoxicity to

carbamazepine and ibuprofen in Oreochromis mossambicus

Sibiya, A., Jeyavani, J., Saravanan, M., Albeshr, M.F., Nicoletti, M.,

Govindarajan, M. & Vaseeharan, B

Fish Physiology and Biochemistry

2023

Synthesis of Tungsten Oxide Nanoflakes and Their Antibacterial and Photocatalytic Properties

Thanakkasaranee, S., Kasi, G., Kadhiravan, S., Arumugam, A., Al- Ghanim, K.A., Riaz,

M.N. & Govindarajan, M.

Fermentation

2023

Terminalia chebula-Assisted Silver Nanoparticles: Biological Potential, Synthesis,

Characterization, and Ecotoxicity

Tharani, M., Rajeshkumar, S., Al- Ghanim, K.A., Nicoletti, M., Sachivkina, N. &

Govindarajan, M.

Biomedicines

2023

Molecular interaction analysis of -1, 3 glucan binding protein with Bacillus licheniformis and evaluation of its immunostimulant property in Oreochromis mossambicus

Anjugam, M., Iswarya, A., Sibiya, A., Selvaraj, C., Singh, S.K.,

Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled,

J.M., Sivakamavalli, J. & Vaseeharan, B

Fish and Shellfish Immunology

2023

2021-22

Characterization of secondary metabolites from Lamiaceae plant leaf essential oil: A novel perspective to combat medical and agricultural pests

Elumalai, K., Krishnappa, K., Pandiyan, J., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Barnard, D.R., Vijayakumar, N. &

Govindarajan, M.

Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology

Jan. 2022

-1,3-Glucan binding protein- based silver nanoparticles enhance the wound healing potential and disease resistance in Oreochromis mossambicus against Aeromonas hydrophilla

Iswarya, A., Anjugam, M., Gopi, N., Shanthi, S., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Alharbi, M.S.,

Sivakamavalli, J. & Vaseeharan, B

Microbial pathogenesis

Jan. 2022

The dietary supplementation of zinc oxide and selenium nanoparticles enhance the immune response in freshwater fish Oreochromis mossambicus against aquatic

pathogen Aeromonas hydrophila

Yazhiniprabha, M., Gopi, N., Mahboob, S., Al-

Ghanim, K.A., Al-

Misned, F., Ahmed, Z., Riaz, M.N., Sivakamavalli, J.,

Govindarajan, M. & Vaseeharan, B

Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology

Jan. 2022

Hematological studies of the freshwater

Zooplankton Macrocyclops

edax

P.Pavithra , K.Subhashini

, R.Semmalar, S.S.Padmapriya , and S.Venkatalakshmi

Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research

2022

Influence of leaf extract of Carica papaya leaf extract against mercuric chloride

induced hepatic enzymological changes in Labeo rohita

A.V.Kavitha

Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research

2022

Synthesis and characterization of Ce-doped TiO2nanoparticles and their enhanced anticancer activity in Y79 retinoblastoma cancer cells

Kartha, B., Thanikachalam, K., Vijayakumar, N., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Gopinath, K. &

Govindarajan, M

Green Processing and Synthesis,

2022

DNA barcoding of waterbirds: A novel technique in environmental conservation biology

Pandiyan, J., Zachariah, A., Chandramohan, B., Mahboob, S., Al- Ghanim, K.A., Nicoletti, M., Zaib-Un-Nisa &

Govindarajan, M

Journal of King Saud University - Science

2022

Changes in the contour of karyology and histoarchitecture of the primary respiratory organ in the fish Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters, 1852)

inhabiting the polluted estuarine ecosystem

Punitha, S., Krishnamurthy, R., Elumalai, K., Mahboob, S., Al-Ghanim, K.A., Ahmed, Z., Mustafa, A. & Govindarajan, M

Environmental Pollution

2022

Facile synthesis of silver nanoparticles using the Simarouba glauca leaf extract and their impact on biological outcomes: A novel perspective for nano-drug development Duraisamy, S., Vijayakumar, N., Rajendran, J., Venkatesan, A., Kartha, B., Kandasamy, S.P., Nicoletti, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M. & Govindarajan, M

Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology

2022

Green synthesis, characterization and biological activity of Solanum trilobatum-mediated silver nanoparticles

Manimegalai, S., Rajeswari, V.D., Parameswari, R.,

Nicoletti, M., Alarifi, S. & Govindarajan, M.

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

2022

Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Anoectochilus elatus, and their biomedical applications Vijayakumar, N., Bhuvaneshwari, V.K., Ayyadurai, G.K., Jayaprakash, R., Gopinath, K., Nicoletti, M., Alarifi, S. & Govindarajan, M

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

2022

Synthesis of Cu-MOF/CeO2 nanocomposite and their evaluation of hydrogen production and cytotoxic activity

Kumaraguru, S., Nivetha, R., Gopinath, K., Sundaravadivel, E., Almutairi, B.O., Almutairi, M.H., Mahboob, S., Kavipriya, M.R., Nicoletti, M. &

Govindarajan, M

Journal of Materials Research and Technology

2022

Toxicity evaluation of polypropylene microplastic on marine microcrustacean Artemia salina: An analysis of implications and vulnerability

Jeyavani, J., Sibiya, A., Bhavaniramya, S., Mahboob, S., Al- Ghanim, K.A., Nisa, Z.-.,

Riaz, M.N., Nicoletti, M.,

Govindarajan, M. & Vaseeharan, B

Chemosphere

2022

Synthesis and physicochemical characteristics of Ag-doped hydroxyapatite nanoparticles, and their potential biomedical applications

Sebastiammal, S., Lesly Fathima, A.S., Alarifi, S., Mahboob, S., Henry, J., Kavipriya, M.R., Govindarajan, M.,

Nicoletti, M. & Vaseeharan, B.

Environmental research

2022

Biomimetically synthesized Physalis minima fruit extract- based zinc oxide nanoparticles as eco-friendly biomaterials for biological applications

Yazhiniprabha, M., Banu, S., Ishwarya, R., Vinotha, V., Govindarajan, M., Wadaan, M.A., Mahboob, S., Nicoletti,

M. & Vaseeharan, B.

Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology

2022

Swift synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using unripe fruit extract of Pergularia daemia: An enhanced and eco-friendly control agent against Zika virus vector Aedes aegypti

Ishwarya, R., Jayakumar, R., Govindan, T., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled,

J.M., Nicoletti, M. & Vaseeharan, B

Acta Tropica

2022

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Atalantia monophylla: A potential eco- friendly agent for controlling blood-sucking vectors

Elumalai, K., Kavipriya, M.R., Lakshmi Prabha, A., Krishnappa, K., Pandiyan, J., Nicoletti, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled,

J.M. & Govindarajan, M

Green Processing and Synthesis

2022

Azadirachta indica-wrapped copper oxide nanoparticles as a novel functional material in cardiomyocyte cells: An ecotoxicity assessment on the embryonic development of Danio rerio

Jayakodi, S., Shanmugam, R., Almutairi, B.O., Almutairi, M.H., Mahboob, S., Kavipriya, M.R., Gandusekar, R., Nicoletti, M. &

Govindarajan, M

Environmental research

2022

Ingestion and impacts of water-borne polypropylene microplastics on Daphnia similis

Jeyavani, J., Sibiya, A., Gopi, N., Mahboob, S.,

Al-Ghanim, K.A., Al-

Misned, F., Ahmed, Z., Riaz, M.N., Palaniappan,

B., Govindarajan, M. & Vaseeharan, B

Environmental Science and Pollution Research

2022

Comparative toxicity of silver nanoparticles and silver nitrate in freshwater fish Oreochromis mossambicus: A multi- biomarker approach

Sibiya, A., Gopi, N., Jeyavani, J., Mahboob, S., Al-Ghanim, K.A., Sultana, S., Mustafa, A.,

Govindarajan, M. & Vaseeharan, B.

Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part - C: Toxicology and Pharmacology

2022

Citrullus lanatus-encased zinc oxide nanoparticles as potential anti-diabetic, anti- inflammatory and antibacterial

agents: A new strategy towards biocompatible nano-drugs

Ishwarya, R., Jeyavani, J., Jayakumar, R., Alarifi, S., Govindarajan, M., Nicoletti, M. & Vaseeharan, B

Journal of the Indian Chemical Society

2022

Synthesis and characterization of Vitis vinifera exocarp- mediated ZnO nanoparticles:

An evaluation of biological potential and ecotoxicity

Nivetha, K., Vinotha, V., Albeshr, M.F., Mahboob, S., Manzoor, I.,

Govindarajan, M. & Vaseeharan, B

Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology

2022

Toxic effect of lambda cyhalothrin and pretilachlor on biomass and histology

of testis of Lampito mauritii (Kinberg)

Indhumathi.G, Kavitha.V and Anandhan.R

Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology

2022

Acute Toxicity and Histopathological Effect of Lambda Cyhalothrin and Pretilachlor on Intestine of Indian Earthworm Lampito mauritii

(Kinberg)

Indhumathi.G, Kavitha.V and Anandhan.R

Indian Journal of Natural Sciences

2022

Facile synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles using Abutilon indicum leaf extract: An eco- friendly nano-drug on human

microbial pathogens

Umavathi, S., Subash, M., Gopinath, K., Alarifi, S., Nicoletti, M. & Govindarajan, M

Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology

Dec. 2021

Antibacterial greener silver

nanoparticles synthesized using Marsilea quadrifolia extract and their eco-friendly evaluation against Zika virus vector, Aedes aegypti

Ishwarya, R., Saravanan,

K., Selvaraj, D., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Sivakamavalli, J., Selvakumar, T. & Vaseeharan, B

Green Processing

and Synthesis

Nov. 2021

Ulvan loaded graphene oxide nanoparticle fabricated with chitosan and D-mannose for targeted anticancer drug delivery

Kesavan, S., Meena, K.S., Sharmili, S.A., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Alobaidi, A.S.,

Alanzi, K.F. & Vaseeharan, B.

Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology

Oct. 2021

Factors determine the population characteristics of migratory shorebirds and their prey species in the coastal saltpans

Pandiyan, J., Mahboob, S., Al-Ghanim, K.A., Al-

Misned, F., Ahmed, Z., Karthikeyan, G., Gopinath, K. &

Govindarajan, M

Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science

Oct. 2021

Synthesis of greener silver nanoparticle-based chitosan nanocomposites and their potential antimicrobial activity against oral pathogens

Rajeshkumar, S., Tharani, M., Rajeswari, V.D., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Gopinath, K., Vijayakumar, N. &

Govindarajan, M

Green Processing and Synthesis

Oct. 2021

Synthesis and Bio-physical Characterization of Crustin Capped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles, and Their Photocatalytic, Antibacterial,

Antifungal and Antibiofilm Activity

Rekha, R., Mahboob, S., Ramya, A.K., Kerthekeyan, S., Govindarajan, M., Al- Ghanim, K.A., Al-

Misned, F., Ahmed, Z. & Vaseeharan, B.

Journal of Cluster Science

Jul-21

Microbial degradation of plastics: Sustainable approach to tackling environmental threats facing big cities of the future

Venkatesh, S., Mahboob, S., Govindarajan, M., Al-Ghanim, K.A., Ahmed, Z., Al-Mulhm,

N., Gayathri, R. & Vijayalakshmi, S

Journal of King Saud University - Science

May-21

Molecular docking and network pharmacology-based approaches to explore the potential of terpenoids for Mycobacterium tuberclosis

Kalaivani. K., Thiyagarajan. G., Vijayakumar. S., Bhavani. K., Karthikeyan. K, Maria

Jancy Rani. J., Dass. J., Sureshkumar. J., Prabhu.

Pharmacologicql research

2021

Anti - Viral effectuality of plant polyphenols against mutated dengue protein NS2B47 - NS3: A

computational exploration

Maria Jancy Rani. J., Kalaimathi. K., Vijayakumar. S., Varatharaju. G., Karthikeyan. K., Thiyagarajan. G.,

Bhavani. K., Manogar. P., Prabhu.

Gene Reports

2021

2020-21

A review on biological carbon sequestration: A sustainable solution for a cleaner air environment, less pollution and lower health risks

Gayathri, R., Mahboob, S., Govindarajan, M., Al-Ghanim, K.A., Ahmed, Z., Al-Mulhm,

N., Vodovnik, M. & Vijayalakshmi, S

Journal of King Saud University - Science

Mar. 2021

Facile synthesis of gold and platinum doped titanium oxide nanoparticles for antibacterial and photocatalytic activity: A photodynamic approach

Mahboob, S., Nivetha, R., Gopinath, K., Balalakshmi, C., Al- Ghanim, K.A., Al- Misned, F., Ahmed, Z. &

Govindarajan, M

Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy

Mar. 2021

A review on microbial degradation of drinks and infectious diseases: A

perspective of human well- being and capabilities

Shankar, V., Mahboob, S., Al-Ghanim, K.A., Ahmed, Z., Al-Mulhm,

N. & Govindarajan, M

Journal of King Saud University - Science

Mar. 2021

Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles for antimicrobial and vegetative growth applications: A novel approach for advancing efficient high

quality health care to human wellbeing

Umavathi, S., Mahboob, S., Govindarajan, M., Al-Ghanim, K.A.,

Ahmed, Z., Virik, P., Al-

Mulhm, N., Subash, M., Gopinath, K. & Kavitha,

C.

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

Mar. 2021

An assessment of level of heavy metals pollution in the water, sediment and aquatic organisms: A perspective of

tackling environmental threats for food security

Pandiyan, J., Mahboob, S., Govindarajan, M., Al-Ghanim, K.A., Ahmed, Z., Al-Mulhm,

N., Jagadheesan, R. & Krishnappa, K

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

Feb. 2021

Cellulase immobilized magnetic nanoparticles for green energy production from Allamanda schottii L:

Sustainability research in waste recycling

Vijayalakshmi, S., Govindarajan, M., Al- Mulahim, N., Ahmed, Z. & Mahboob, S

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

Jan. 2021

Determination of Heavy Metals in Water, Sediment and Fish Tissues from

Anandhan.R,

Kavitha.V.

Indhumathi.G and Jayasundar.D

Science, Technology and Development

2021

Phytochemical analysis and fabrication of silver nanoparticles using Acacia catechu: An efficacious and ecofriendly control tool against

selected polyphagous insect pests

Baranitharan, M., Alarifi, S., Alkahtani, S., Ali, D., Elumalai, K., Pandiyan, J., Krishnappa, K., Rajeswary, M. & Govindarajan, M

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

2021

Optimization strategies for improved biogas production by recycling of waste through response surface methodology and artificial neural network: Sustainable energy perspective research

Gopal, L.C., Govindarajan, M., Kavipriya, M.R., Mahboob, S., Al- Ghanim, K.A., Virik, P., Ahmed, Z., Al-Mulhm,

N., Senthilkumaran, V. & Shankar, V.

Journal of King Saud University - Science

2021

Novel Biogenic Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Alstonia venenata Leaf Extract: An Enhanced Mosquito Larvicidal Agent with Negligible Impact on

Important Eco-biological Fish and Insects

Esan, V., Mahboob, S.,

Al-Ghanim, K.A., Elanchezhiyan, C., Al- Misned, F., Ahmed, Z. & Govindarajan,M

Journal of Cluster Science

2021

The aromatic ginger Kaempferia galanga L. (Zingiberaceae) essential oil and its main compounds are effective larvicidal agents against Aedes vittatus and Anopheles maculatus without

toxicity on the non-target aquatic fauna

AlSalhi, M.S., Elumalai, K., Devanesan, S., Govindarajan, M., Krishnappa, K. & Maggi, F

Industrial Crops and Products

Dec. 2020

Development of chitosan/agar- silver nanoparticles-coated paper for antibacterial application

Balalakshmi, C., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Alanzi, K.F., Gopinath, K., Arumugam, A. &

Govindarajan, M.

Green Processing and Synthesis

Dec. 2020

Photocatalytic, antiproliferative and antimicrobial properties of copper nanoparticles synthesized using Manilkara zapota leaf extract: A photodynamic approach

Kiriyanthan, R.M., Sharmili, S.A., Balaji, R., Jayashree, S., Mahboob, S., Al-Ghanim, K.A., Al-

Misned, F., Ahmed, Z.,

Govindarajan, M. & Vaseeharan, B

Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy

Dec. 2020

Down-regulation of hepatic G- 6-Pase expression in hyperglycemic rats: Intervention with biogenic gold nanoconjugate

Manimegalai, S., Mahboob, S., Al- Ghanim, K.A., Al- Misned, F., Govindarajan, M., Anbarasu, K. & Devi

Rajeswari, V

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

Dec. 2020

Probing of heavy metals in the feathers of shorebirds of Central Asian Flyway wintering grounds

Pandiyan, J., Jagadheesan, R., Karthikeyan, G., Mahboob, S., Al- Ghanim, K.A., Al-

Misned, F., Ahmed, Z., Krishnappa, K., Elumalai, K. &

Govindarajan, M

Scientific Reports

Dec. 2020

Synthesis and characterization of ZnO and Ca-ZnO nanoparticles for potential

antibacterial activity and plant micronutrients

Umavathi, S., AlSalhi, M.S., Devanesan, S., Kadhiravan, S., Gopinath, K. &

Govindarajan, M.

Surfaces and Interfaces

Dec. 2020

Facile synthesis and biophysical characterization of egg albumen-wrapped zinc oxide nanoparticles: A

potential drug delivery vehicles for anticancer therapy

Vijayakumar, T.S., Mahboob, S., Bupesh, G., Vasanth, S., Al-

Ghanim, K.A., Al- Misned, F. & Govindarajan, M.

Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology

Dec. 2020

Biogenic synthesis of aromatic cardamom-wrapped zinc oxide nanoparticles and their potential antibacterial and mosquito larvicidal activity:

An effective eco-friendly approach

Vinotha, V., Yazhiniprabha, M., Raj, D.S., Mahboob, S., Al-

Ghanim, K.A., Al- Misned, F.,

Govindarajan, M. & Vaseeharan, B.

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Dec. 2020

Effect of Green Algae Chaetomorpha antennina Extract on Growth, Modulate Immunity, and Defenses against Edwardsiella tarda Infection in Labeo rohita

Govindharajan Sattanathan, Vairakannu Tamizhazhagan, Swaminathan Padmapriya, Wen-Chao

Liu, Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian,

Animals

04.11.2020

Chitosan overlaid Fe3O4/rGO nanocomposite for targeted drug delivery, imaging, and biomedical applications

Karthika, V., AlSalhi, M.S., Devanesan, S., Gopinath, K., Arumugam, A. &

Govindarajan, M.

Scientific Reports

Nov. 2020

Entomofaunal survey and larvicidal activity of greener silver nanoparticles: A perspective for novel eco- friendly mosquito control Elumalai, K., Mahboob, S., Al-Ghanim, K.A., Al- Misned, F., Pandiyan, J., Baabu, P.M.K., Krishnappa, K. & Govindarajan, M

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

Nov. 2020

Seed dispersal by ungulates in the point calimere wildlife sanctuary: A scientific and perspective analysis

Chandru, G., Pandiyan, J., Durga, V., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled,

J.M., Panneerselvam, C. & Krishnappa, K.

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

Oct. 2020

A novel approach to assess the heavy metal content in the feathers of shorebirds: A perspective of environmental research Pandiyan, J., Mahboob, S., Jagadheesan, R., Elumalai, K., Krishnappa, K., Al- Misned, F., Ali Kaimkhani, Z. & Govindarajan, M.

Journal of King Saud University - Science

Oct. 2020

Identification of a novel antibacterial protein from hemolymph of freshwater zooplankton Mesocyclops leuckarti

Praveena, V., Venkatalakshmi, S., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled,

J.M. & Govindarajan, M.

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

Sep. 2020

Influences of dietary inclusion of algae Chaetomorpha aerea enhanced growth performance, immunity, haematological response and disease resistance of Labeo rohita challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila

Govindharajan Sattanathan, Thanapal Palanisamy, Swaminathan Padmapriya, Vijaya Anand Arumugam, Sungkwon Park, In Ho Kim, BalamuralikrishnanBalas

ubramanian

Aquaculture Reports

7/1/2020

Swift production of rhamnolipid biosurfactant, biopolymer and synthesis of biosurfactant-wrapped silver

nanoparticles and its enhanced oil recovery

Elakkiya, V.T., SureshKumar, P., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled,

J.M. & Govindarajan, M

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

Jul-20

Curcumin-encased

hydroxyapatite nanoparticles as novel biomaterials for antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer applications: A perspective of nano-based drug delivery

Sebastiammal, S., Lesly

Fathima, A.S., Devanesan, S., AlSalhi, M.S., Henry, J.,

Govindarajan, M. & Vaseeharan, B

Journal of Drug

Delivery Science and Technology

Jun-20

Identification of a novel antibacterial protein from hemolymph of freshwater zooplankton Mesocylops leuckarti Praveena V, Venkatalakshmi S, Naiyf S, Alharbib and Govindarajan M.

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences.

2020

Efficacy of cow urine distillate to enhance the freshwater copepod population density Praveena Varadhan, Subhhasri Varadharajan, Priya Muthukirushnan, Venkatalakshmi Sournamanikam

International journal of scientific & technology research

2020

Impact of pestocide monocrotophos on microbial population and histologyof intestine in the Indian earthworm Lampito mauritii (Kinberg)

Vaithiyanathasamy Kavitha, Ramachandran Anandhan, Shine Kadaikunnand, Jamal M. Khaledd, Taghreed N.

Almanaad, Marimuthu Govindarajan

Microbial Pathogenesis

2020

2019-20

Antibiofilm and anticancer

potential of -glucan-binding protein-encrusted zinc oxide nanoparticles

Divya, M., Govindarajan, M., Karthikeyan, S., Preetham, E., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Almanaa,

T.N. & Vaseeharan, B.

Microbial pathogenesis

Apr. 2020

Isolation of -glucan from Eleusine coracana and its antibiofilm, antidiabetic, antioxidant, and biocompatible activities

Divya, M., Karthikeyan, S., Ravi, C.,

Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled,

J.M., Almanaa, T.N. & Vaseeharan, B.

Microbial pathogenesis

Mar. 2020

-glucan extracted from eukaryotic single-celled microorganism Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Dietary supplementation and enhanced

ammonia stress tolerance on Oreochromis mossambicus

Divya, M., Gopi, N., Iswarya, A., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled,

J.M., Almanaa, T.N. & Vaseeharan, B.

Microbial pathogenesis

Feb. 2020

Green fabrication, characterization and antibacterial potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Aloe

socotrina leaf extract: A novel drug delivery approach

Fahimmunisha, B.A., Ishwarya, R., AlSalhi, M.S., Devanesan, S., Govindarajan, M. & Vaseeharan, B.

Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology

Feb. 2020

Impact of pesticide monocrotophos on microbial populations and histology of intestine in the Indian

earthworm Lampito mauritii (Kinberg)

Kavitha, V., Anandhan, R., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Almanaa, T.N. & Govindarajan, M

Microbial pathogenesis

Feb. 2020

Anti-cancer, anti-biofilm, and anti-inflammatory properties of hen's albumen: A photodynamic approach

Sherly Carolyn, J., Selva Raj, D., Malaikozhundan, B., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Al-Anbr, M.N.,

Alobaidi, A.S. & Vaseeharan, B.

Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy

Dec. 2019

Facile synthesis of haemocyanin-capped zinc oxide nanoparticles: Effect on growth performance, digestive- enzyme activity, and immune

responses of Penaeus semisulcatus

Ishwarya, R., Jayakumar, R., Abinaya, M., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Al-Anbr, M.N. &

Vaseeharan, B.

International journal of biological macromolecules

Oct. 2019

Synthesis and characterization of crustin capped titanium dioxide nanoparticles: Photocatalytic, antibacterial, antifungal and insecticidal activities

Rekha, R., Divya, M., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Al-Anbr, M.N.,

Pavela, R. & Vaseeharan,

B.

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology

Oct. 2019

Chronic exposure of Oreochromis niloticus to sub- lethal copper concentrations: Effects on growth, antioxidant, non-enzymatic antioxidant, oxidative stress and non-

specific immune responses

Gopi, N., Vijayakumar, S., Thaya, R., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Al-Anbr, M.N. &

Vaseeharan, B.

Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology

Sep. 2019

New insecticides and antimicrobials derived from Sargassum wightii and Halimeda gracillis seaweeds: Toxicity against mosquito

vectors and antibiofilm activity against microbial pathogens

Suganya, S., Ishwarya, R., Jayakumar, R., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled,

J.M., Al-anbr, M.N. & Vaseeharan, B.

South African Journal of Botany

Sep. 2019

Synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using insulin-rich leaf extract: Anti-diabetic, antibiofilm and anti-oxidant properties

Vinotha, V., Iswarya, A., Thaya, R., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Al-Anbr, M.N. &

Vaseeharan, B.

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology

Aug. 2019

Enhanced antibacterial activity of hemocyanin purified from Portunus pelagicus hemolymph combined with silver nanoparticles

Intracellular uptake and mode of action

Ishwarya, R., Vaseeharan, B., Shanthini, S., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled,

J.M. & Al-anbr, M.N

Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology

Jul-19

Novel and Facile Synthesis of Sea Anemone Adhesive Protein-Coated ZnO Nanoparticles: Antioxidant, Antibiofilm, and Mosquito Larvicidal Activity Against Aedes aegypti

Abinaya, M., Rekha, R., Sivakumar, S., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Alobaidi, A.S., Al-

Anbr, M.N. & Vaseeharan, B

Journal of Cluster Science

May-19

Haematological variables of Oreochromis mossambicus against Aeromonas hydrophila

infection by using dissimilar types of gaumutra distillate

Varadhan Praveena, RavichandiranVinitha, & Sournamanickam Venkatalakshmi

Indian Journal of Geo Marine Sciences

2019

Haematological status of common carp, Cyprinus carpio

L. exposed to sublethal dose of

organophosphorus pesticide, monocrotophos

Dr.A.V.Kavitha

The Pharma Innovation Journal

2019

Analysis of selected heavy metal contamination inthe Mudikondan river Nannilam

Thiruvarur District Tamil nadu India

Kavitha V., Anandhan R., Sumathi R., Balasubramanian.R. and Baskarsanjeevi S.

World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

2019

2018-19

Facile and Cost-Effective Ag Nanoparticles Fabricated by Lilium lancifolium Leaf

Extract: Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Potential

Al-Ansari, M., Alkubaisi, N., Gopinath, K., Karthika, V., Arumugam,

A. & Govindarajan, M.

Journal of Cluster Science

Apr. 2019

Microbial exopolymer-capped selenium nanowires Towards new antibacterial, antibiofilm and arbovirus vector larvicides?

Abinaya, M., Vaseeharan, B., Rekha, R., Shanthini, S., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled,

J.M. & Al-Anbr, M.N.

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology,

Mar. 2019

Nanosilver crystals capped with Bauhinia acuminata phytochemicals as new antimicrobials and mosquito larvicides

Alharbi, N.S., Govindarajan, M., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Almanaa, T.N., Alyahya, S.A., Al-anbr,

M.N., Gopinath, K. & Sudha, A.

Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology

Dec. 2018

Structural characterization of Bacillus licheniformis Dahb1 exopolysaccharide antimicrobial potential and larvicidal activity on malaria

and Zika virus mosquito vectors

Abinaya, M., Vaseeharan, B., Divya, M., Vijayakumar, S., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Khaled,

J.M., Al-anbr, M.N. & Benelli, G.

Environmental Science and Pollution Research

2018

Biocompatible properties of nano-drug carriers using TiO2- Au embedded on multiwall carbon nanotubes for targeted drug delivery

Karthika, V., Kaleeswarran, P., Gopinath, K., Arumugam, A., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Khaled,

J.M., Al-anbr, M.N. & Benelli, G.

Materials Science and Engineering C

Sep. 2018

Searching for crab-borne antimicrobial peptides: Crustin from Portunus pelagicus triggers biofilm inhibition and immune responses of Artemia

salina against GFP tagged Vibrio parahaemolyticus Dahv

Rekha, R., Vaseeharan, B., Ishwarya, R., Anjugam, M., S. Alharbi, N., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled, J.M., Al-anbr,

M.N. & Govindarajan, M.

Molecular immunology

Sep. 2018

Behavioural anomalies in

Cyprinus carpio. L. Induced

by monocrotophos intoxication in sublethal doses.

Dr.A.V.Kavitha

Trends in fisheries research

2018

Phenoloxidase activation, antimicrobial, and antibiofilm properties of -glucan binding protein from Scylla serrata crab hemolymph

Divya, M., Vaseeharan, B., Anjugam, M., Iswarya, A., Karthikeyan, S., Velusamy, P., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled,

J.M. & Vgvlgyi, C.

International journal of biological macromolecules

Jul-18

Identification, characterization and immune response of prophenoloxidase from the blue swimmer crab Portunus pelagicus and its antibiofilm activity

Jayanthi, S., Vaseeharan, B., Ishwarya, R., Karthikeyan, S., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N.S., Kadaikunnan, S., Khaled,

J.M. & Vgvlgyi, C.

International journal of biological macromolecules,

Jul-18

Sublethal effect of atrazine on the intestine of an Indian earthworm Lampito mauritii

(Kinberg) (Annelida; Oligochaeta)

Kavitha, V. and Anandhan, R.

International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences

2018