Microbiology

Faculty Profile

Dr. M. Gomathi

Assistant Professor  & HEAD

Department of Microbiology

Education

 Ph.D. (2016) – Periyar University, Salem, Tamilnadu, India 

M.Sc. (2006) – Periyar University, Salem, Tamilnadu, India 

e-mail: gomathi@mkjc.in

Vidwan ID: 219844

ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6167-7678

Google Scholar Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NAt8zJUAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1

Professional Experience 

 Designation:

Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology & Microbiology, Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women (2007- till date) 

Current Research Interest

 Plant Biotechnology, Biodiversity, Genetic Engineering

Current PG/ Research Guidance

M.Sc: Completed – 10, Ongoing – 03

M.Phil: Completed – 01

Fund/ Grant Received:

• Financial assistance of Rs. 30,500 was received for organizing a Virtual Lecture Workshop conducted from 9th to 10th December 2021, sponsored jointly by the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru, the Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi, and the National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad, with reference number SEP/LW/December/2021.

• A grant of Rs. 75,000 was received from the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST) for conducting the National Science Day Celebration on 28th February 2022, vide reference number TNSCST/NSD/02/2021-2022/5036.

• Financial support amounting to Rs. 90,000 was received from the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST) for conducting an In-service Training Programme for Science Teachers from 2nd to 6th January 2024, under the reference number TNSCST/INST/2022-23/292.

Publications

International Journals

International Conferences

Books

Workshops and Seminars Attended

Short Term Courses

Trainings

Others

Awards & Honors

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Faculty Profile

Dr. S. KAVI KARUNYA,

Assistant Professor,

Department of Microbiology

Education

M.Sc., M.Phil.,B.Ed., MDCA., Ph.D.,

e-mail: kavi.vit@gmail.com

ORCID ID: 0009-0003-4667-4393

Google Scholar Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vJ1VcREAAAAJ&hl=en

Vidwan-ID: 671557

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL JOURNALS

• S. Kavi Karunya. 2011. Emulsification properties of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biosurfactant – Rhamnolipid. Advances in Environmental Research: An Interdisciplinary Approach, 238 - 242. (ISBN: 978-93-813612-7-6).
• Kavi Karunya, D. Reetha and K. Sivashanmugam. 2014. Prevalence and production of plant growth promoting substance by Pseudomonas fluorescens isolates form paddy rhizosphere soil. Proceedings of Recent Advances in Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology, Page: 215 – 219. (ISBN: 978-81-928100-0-4).
• Sivashanmugam, D. Stella and S. Kavi Karunya. 2014. Evaluation of plant growth promoting substance production by Azospirillum sp. Isolated from rhizosphere of maize (Zea maize L.). Proceedings of Recent Advances in Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology, Page: 215 – 219. (ISBN: 978-81-928100-0-4).
• Kavi Karunya and N. Sriram. 2014. A Review on Vermicompost – A Nutrient Supplier. Proceedings of Modern trends in Biodiversity Conservation and its Sustainable Utilization, page: 289-302. (ISBN: 978-81-908334-2-4)

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

• Kavi Karunya, S., D. Reetha, P. Saranraj and D. John Milton. 2011. Optimization and purification of chitinase produced by Bacillus subtilis and its antifungal activity against plant pathogens. International Journal of Pharmacology and Biological Archives, 2(6): 1680 - 1685.
• Kavi Karunya, S and D. Reetha. 2012. Efficiency of Bacterial Isolates in the Degradation of Malathion and Parathion. International Journal of Pharmacology and Biological Archives, 3(3): 659 - 665.
• Kavi Karunya, S and D. Reetha. 2012. Biological Degradation of Chlorpyrifos and Monocrotophos by Bacterial Isolates. International Journal of Pharmacology and Biological Archives, 3(3): 685 - 691.
• Kavi Karunya, S and P. Saranraj. 2014. Toxic effects of pesticide pollution and its biocontrol by microorganism: A review. Applied Journal of Hygiene, 3(1): 1 - 10.
• Kavi Karunya, S and D. Reetha. 2014. Survival of saline tolerant PGPR in different carriers and liquid formulations. International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, 1(2): 179-183.
• Kavi Karunya, S and D. Reetha. 2014. Screening of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria for ACC deaminase activity. International Journal of Current Research in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1(3): 65-70.
• D. Prem Kumar, M. Jayanthi, P. Saranraj and S. Kavi Karunya. 2015. Effect of calcium propionate on the inhibition of fungal growth in bakery products. Indo – Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 1(3): 273 – 279.
• Prem Kumar, M. Jayanthi, P. Saranraj and S. Kavi Karunya. 2015. Effect of potassium sorbate on the inhibition of growth of fungi isolated from spoiled bakery products. Life Science Archives, 1(4): 217-222. 
• Karthikeyan, D. Jayanthi, and S. Kavi Karunya. 2015. Quantification of metabolic products from lactic acid bacteria isolated from traditional fermented dairy products. African Education Indices, 8(1): 1-10.
• P. Saranraj , P. Sivasakthivelan , S. Kavi Karunya , and N. K. Shanmugavelu. 2015. In Vitro inhibitory effect of certain chemical preservative agents against Aflatoxin producing Aspergillus flavus isolated from infected groundnut (Arachis hypogoea L.). Science Park Research Journal, 3(23): 1-8. 
• P. Saranraj, Abdulbari Abbas Sahi Alfaris and S. Kavi Karunya. 2016. Preservation of Broiler chicken from Food borne microorganisms – A Review. Global Veterinaria, 17 (4): 282 - 294. 
• P. Saranraj, S. Kavi Karunya, P. Sivasakthivelan and S. Sivasakthi. 2016. Prevalence of Bacterial and fungal pathogens in fruits and pickles. Science Park Research Journal, 3(36): 1 – 9. (Impact Factor – 2.1005).
• P. Saranraj, P. Sivasakthivelan, S. Sivasakthi and S. Kavi Karunya. 2016. Microbial spoilage and pathogens in vegetables collected from vegetable market. Weekly Science Int. Research Journal, 4(3): 1-8. 
• S. Kavi Karunya and K. Sathiyaseelan. 2018. Screening of plant growth promoting Rhizobacteria for IAA and GA₃ Production. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 5(4): 448-452. 
• Kavi Karunya, R. Mohammedhapip, K. Anandaraj, and Abdel Rahman Mohammad Al-Tawaha. 2021. Optimization and Partial Purification of Xylanase from Bacillus subtilis. International Journal of Microbiological Research, 12(2): 56-63.
• S. Kavi Karunya, A. Santhoshvar, K. Sathiyaseelan,  and Abdel Rahman Mohammad Al-Tawaha. 2021. Screening and Optimization of Protease Enzyme from Bacillus sp. Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, 29(2): 113-119.
• S. Kavi Karunya, J. Keerthi, R. Elaiyaraja, and Abdel Rahman Mohammad Al-Tawaha. 2021. Antimicrobial and Anti-Diabetic Effect of Cumin Seed Extract. Advances in Biological Research, 15(1): 19-23.
• S. Kavi Karunya, R. S. Sattar Al-Eqabi,  K. Jagathy and F. Roseline. 2023. Efficiency of Phytochemical compound from the peel extract of Citrus sinunsis and Citrus medica against clinical isolates from wound infection. Life Science Archives. 9(4): 2721-2728.
• Divyabharathi Manickavel, K. Anandaraj, S. Kavi Karunya and K. Sathiyaseelan. 2023. Antimicrobial properties of Solanum xanthocarpum against Oral Pathogens and its Wound Healing Properties using L929 Cell Line. Indo-Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 9(2): 2831 – 2840.
• S. Kavi Karunya, K. Jagathy, K. Anandaraj, C. Pavithra and R. Manjula. 2024. Exploration of Solvent Effects,   Structural   and   Spectroscopic Properties,  Chemical  Shifts, Bonding  Nature,  Reactive  Sites  and Molecular    Docking    Studies    on    3-Chloro-2,6-Difluoropyridin-4-Amine as a Potent Antimicrobial Agent. International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Technovation, 6(1): 109-127.
• R. Jayapriya, Sumitha Jagadibabu, S. Kavi Karunya, B. Lokeshwari and P. Saranraj. 2024. Co-cultivation of Fungal inoculants for an effective Biodegradation of poultry feathers and preparation of compost. Indian Journal of Applied & Pure Biology, 39(3): 1609-1619.

BOOKS PUBLISHED (INTERNATIONAL) (MONOGRAPH)

• Kavi Karunya and P. Saranraj. 2012. “Efficiency of bacterial isolates in the degradation of pesticides” (ISBN 978-3-659-30989-2), published by “LAMBERT ACADEMIC PUBLICATION”, Germany.
• Kavi Karunya, P. Saranraj and D. Sujitha. 2014. “Bacillus species and Chitinase production” (ISBN 978-3-659-57575-4), published by “LAMBERT ACADEMIC PUBLICATION”, Germany.
• Saranraj, Abdalbari A. Alfaris and S. Kavi Karunya. 2016. “Broiler Chicken - Bacterial Spoilage and Preservation”. (ISBN 978-3-659-96862-4), published by “LAMBERT ACADEMIC PUBLICATION”, Germany.

BOOK CHAPTERS

• E. Aariya, A.R. Mohammed Naveed, and S. Kavi Karunya. 2025. “Microbial Production of Insulin for Sustainable Future”. (ISBN 978-93-48679-27-7), Published by JPS Scientific Publications – Environmental Biology Cutting Edge research and multidisciplinary approaches.
• A. R. Mohammed Naveed, E. Aariya and S. Kavi Karunya. 2025. “Microbial degradation of Eco-Friendly alternatives for sanitary napkins”. (ISBN 978-93-48679-27-7), Published by JPS Scientific Publications – Environmental Biology Cutting Edge research and multidisciplinary approaches.

• Gayathri, K., S. Kavi Karunya, P. Saranraj, Mukesh Kumar Dharmalingam Jothinathan, J. Arish and Alexander Machado Cardoso. 2026. Immunotherapy and Targeted Molecular Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease in Under - Resourced Settings. “IGI Global Scientific Publishing”, United States of America.

CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

• ICMR Sponsored National symposium on “MICROBIAL DIVERSITY FOR HUMAN WELFARE” at K.S.R College of Arts and Science College, Tiruchengode. 2007.
• DST, APSCHE, CSIR, ICMR and APCOST Sponsored National workshop on “ADVANCES IN MODERN BIOLOGY” at S.P.W. Degree and PG College, Tirupathi. 2010.
• ICMR Sponsored National Level Forum on “EMERGING DEBATES ON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES” at Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli. 2011.
• UGC Sponsored National Conference on “ADVANCES IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH” at Annamalai University, Chidambaram. 2011.
• National Congress on Bioscience Research organized by, Department of Microbiology, Ethiraj College for women, Chennai. 2011.
• International conference on “Microbiology for better tomorrow” organized by Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Arts and Science College for Women, Perambalur. 2011.
• UGC, DRDO, MoES, TNSCST Sponsored 9^th National Conference of India Association of Applied Microbiologists on “Current Trends in Microbial Technology (CTMT)” conducted by Periyar University, Salem. 2011.
• National Level Conference on “Future Scenario of Food Nanotechnology” organized by Department of Microbiology, A.V.C College (Autonomous), Mayiladuthurai. 2012.
• National Conference on “Advances in Modern Biology and Environment” organized by Department of Zoology, H.H. Rajah’s Government College (Autonomous B), Pudukkottai. 2013.
• National Seminar on Golden Thoughts on Current Microbiology Research organized by Department of Microbiology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram. 2013.
• UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Frontiers in Applied Microbiology – 2014 (FIAM – 2014)” organized by Department of Microbiology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram – 608 002. 2014.
• DBT sponsored National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology” organized by Department of Microbiology, Kanchi Shri Krishna College of Arts and Science, Kilambi, Kanchipuram. 2014.
• National level conference on “Advance in marine bioscience & technology: current status, prospects & challenges” organized by Department of Marine Biotechnology, AMET University, 135, East Coast Road, Kanathur, Chennai.
• UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Integrated Approaches for Sustainable Agriculture” organized by Department of Agronomy, Annamalai Univeristy, Chidambaram – 2014.
• UGC-SAP sponsored International conference on “Herbal Medicine and Nwuroendocrinology” organized by Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram – 2014.
• 12^th National conference of Indian association of applied microbiologists (IAAM) on “Global Trends and Challenges in Biosciences” organized by Department of Microbiology, Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, Durgabai Deshmukh Road, Chennai – 2014.

PAPERS PRESENTED IN SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES

POSITIONS IN AN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNALS

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Dr. K. MANOJ KUMAR M.Sc.,M.Phil.,MLT.,Ph.D.,

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Ms.M.YAZHINI M.Sc.,

Assistant Professor

To obtain a position as an Assistant professor in microbiology where i can utilize my academic expertise, research skills and teaching abilities to inspire students and contribute to the department's academic growth

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Dedicated and passionate Assistant Professor with a strong academic background in Science from Thiruvalluvar University and research experience in biomaterials and Microbiology. Completed M.Sc. project titled “Biogenic Production of Chitosan from Liocarcinus vernalis and their Application in Biomedical and Food Technology”, focusing on eco-friendly chitosan production and its applications in biomedical and food industries. Skilled in teaching, laboratory techniques, academic mentoring, and research-based learning. Possesses strong communication, classroom management, and analytical skills with a commitment to academic excellence, student development, and continuous professional growth.

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