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Department of Biosciences

Dr. S. Amalraj

Designation : Assistant Professor

Qualification : Ph.D

Email-ID : amalraj@rajagiri.edu

Dr. S. Amalraj is Scientist B at the department of Bioscience of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (autonomous), Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala. He specialized in phytochemistry, natural product drug design, and molecular pharmacology. He completed his doctoral studies in Botany at Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, India, His professional experience includes serving as Junior Research Fellow on a SERB-sponsored project at A. Veeriya Vandayar Memorial Sri Pushpam College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India, and as a Research Associate at Purple Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Subsequently, he pursued postdoctoral research in phytochemistry and drug design at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kalamassery, Kerala, India. His research is focused on the extraction, profiling, and bioactivity evaluation of plant-derived natural products using advanced analytical techniques such as GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS, and FT-IR. He is also proficient in molecular docking, dynamics simulation, and ADMET prediction, employing tools like Schrodinger, GROMACS, MOE, PyMOL, and Chimera to elucidate molecular mechanisms and discover novel drug candidates. His work extends to in vitro and in vivo pharmacology, where he evaluates antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities using cell culture and rodent models. He is actively involved in green nanotechnology, focusing on eco-friendly synthesis of nanoparticles for biomedical applications, and applies systems biology and network pharmacology to integrate complex biological data. He has contributed significantly to phytotherapeutics through more than 50 publications in reputed journals, holds 3 patents on novel nanoparticle-mediated bioactive formulations, and serves as an editorial board member for The Open Biotechnology Journal.

 

  • Post Doctorate Research specialization in Phytochemistry and Drug Design, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kalamassery, Kerala, India
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Botany, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu, India
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Computer applications, UCS Computer education, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Master of Science in Botany, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu, India
  • Bachelor of Science in Botany, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu, India

 

  • Scientist B: Department of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India (September 2025- Till date)
  • Postdoctoral Fellow: Division of Phytochemistry and Drug Design, Department of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India (April 2023-Aguest 2025)
  • Research Associate: Purple Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad, Telangana, India (July 2022-March 2023)
  • Junior Research Fellow:  Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) sponsored project, A. Veeriya Vandayar Memorial Sri Pushpam College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India (September 2018 - December 2021)
  • Phytochemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Natural Product Discovery
  • Drug Development
  • Computational Pharmacology
  • Molecular Modeling
  • Network Pharmacology
  • Green Nanotechnology
  • Biomedical Applications
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biomarker Analysis
  • SERB sponsored project (File No. EMR/2016/007164) on Isolation and characterization of antidiabetic principles from selected traditional medicinal plants using animal models.
  • Amalraj S, Ceasar, SA (2025). Exploring the phytochemical diversity of millets: the path to improved health and disease prevention. Food Bioscience, 74,107834. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2025.107834 [Elsevier - IF: 5.9]
  • Samiya S, Amalraj S, Prabhu S, Ayyanar M, Kadaikunnan S, Ceasar SA, Alharbi NS, Thiruvengadam M, Kalaskar MG, Gurav S, Thiruvengadam R (2026). Drug Repurposing Approaches for Lassa Virus from Secondary Metabolites of Medicinal Fungi: An Insight from Multifaceted Drug Designing Approaches. Journal of Computational Biophysics and Chemistry,25 (3), 347–374. https://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S2737416525500504 [World Scientific Publ Co PTE LTD- IF: 3.1]
  • Karthick V, Thamarai R, Amalraj S, Suganya M, Suganya P (2025). Exosomes in pancreatic islet biology and diabetes: Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and potential therapeutic perspectives. Journal of Molecular Histology56(5), p.337. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10735-025-10631-z [Springer-IF: 2.2]
  • Monisha P, Amalraj S, Srinivasan P, Gunasundari K, Pramesh M, Ayyanar M (2025). Green approach to the synthesis of 3, 4-dihydropyrimidinone with zirconyl oxychloride as catalyst: In vitro antidiabetic evaluation, molecular dynamic simulation, density functional theory and toxicity assessment. Bioorganic Chemistry, p.108953. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioorg.2025.108953 [Elsevier - IF: 4.7]
  • Sureshkumar J, Amalraj S, Raja EF, Ayyanar M (2025). Occurrence and geographical distributions of lycophytes and ferns from Eastern Ghats of India with implications for species conservation: a comprehensive review. Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy, pp.1-52. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43538-025-00527-7 [Springer-IF: 2.1]
  • Priya SP, Chaitanya NC, Padmanabhan V, Sridhar SB, Sivaswamy V, Amalraj S, Ayyanar M, Murugesan R, Kumar RP, Prabhu S (2025). Targeting calcineurin to combat fungal infections: Computational insights into phytochemicals as promising antifungal agents. Letters in Drug Design & Discovery, p.100100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lddd.2025.100100 [Elsevier-IF: 1.6]
  • Prabhu S, Kalaimathi K, Thiruvengadam M, Ayyanar M, Shine K, Amalraj S, Ceasar SA, Priya SP, Prakash N (2025). Antiviral mechanisms of dietary polyphenols: recent developments as antiviral agents and future prospects in combating Nipah virus. Phytochemistry Reviews. 1-37. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11101-024-10017-1 [Springer-IF: 7.6]
  • Paventhan S, Kavitha P, Kaleeswaran B, Amalraj S, Sripriya R (2025). Acceleration of Vermicomposting Through Citrus hystrix Enriched ZnO Nanoparticles: An Eco-Friendly Approach. Waste and Biomass Valorization. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-025-03243-x. [Springer-IF: 2.8]
  • Amalraj S, Kalaimathi K, Prabhua S, Dassc K, Awadalkreemd F, Kadaikunnane S, Thiruvengadam M (2025). Chemical constituents of vegetables and fruits as potential inhibitors of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2: An in-silico approach toward mitigating the complications of Alzheimer's disease and atherosclerosis. Computational Biology and Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2025.108569 [Elsevier-IF: 3.1]
  • Kalaimathi K, Prakash N, Amalraj S, Prabhu S, Ayyanar M, Kadaikkunnan S, Priya S.P, Dass K, Gurav S, Alharbi NS (2025). Facile One-Pot Synthesis of Novel Indole-Pyrimidine Fusion Compounds as Dual agent for Anticancer and Antibacterial treatment: Insights from Multifaceted Drug Discovery Approaches. Journal of Molecular Structure, p.142888. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2025.142888 [Elsevier-IF: 4.7]
  • Gandhi GR, Hariharan G, Amalraj S, Hillary VE, Araujo, HCS, Montalvão M, Borges LP, Gurgel RQ (2025). Neuropharmacological mechanisms and psychotherapeutic effects of essential oils: A systematic review. South African Journal of Botany181, pp.90-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2025.04.013 [Elsevier-IF: 2.7]
  • Shefin B, Cherian P, Abraham A, Srinivasan P, Amalraj S, Sureshkumar J, Hossain SJ, Zafar Q (2025). Unravelling the Untapped Antifungal Potential of Polyphenolic Compounds by Targeting Aspartate-Beta-Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase: Insights from Multifaceted Drug Design Approaches. 108524. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2025.108524 [World Scientific Europe-IF: 2.3]
  • Priya SP, Amalraj S, Padmanabhan V, Rahman MM, Chaitanya NC, Hashim NT, Prabhu S, Ayyanar M, Gurav S, Ceasar SA, Thiruvengadam R (2025). Evaluating the Antiviral Potential of Polyherbal Formulation (Kabasura Kudineer) Against Monkeypox Virus: Targeting E5, Poxin, and DNA Polymerase Through Multifaceted Drug Discovery Approaches. Life15(5), p.771.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/5/771 [MDPI-IF: 3.2)
  • Sruthy ES, Baiju EKC, Amalraj S, Thiruvengadam R, Prabhu S, Kadaikkunnan S, Alharbi NS (2025). Metabolic profiling and antidiabetic potential of Oedogonium angustistomum, Ulothrix variabilis, and Mougeotia pulchella and their peptides targeting α-amylase and α-glucosidase: In vitro and in silico approaches. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 140877. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.140877 [Elsevier-IF: 8.5]
  • Kavitha R, Prabhu S, Prakash N, Amalraj S, Ayyanar M, Kadaikunnan S, Kalaimath, K, Ceasar SA, Priya SP, Gurav S, Kalaskar M (2025). Design and synthesis of a novel pyrazole-based molecule with potential anticancer and antimicrobial effects: A multifaceted in silico approach. Journal of Molecular Structure1323, p.140536. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.140536 [Elsevier-IF: 4.7]
  • Paventhan S, Kavitha P, Ayyanar M, Kaleeswaran B, Kavitha VS, Amalraj S, Sripriyaa R, Rajakrishnan R, Alfarhan AH (2025). Biocompatibility of Kaffir Lime Fruit Juice Powered ZnO Nanoparticles in Earthworm, Eudrilus eugeniae: A Green Biomimetic Approach. BioResources20(1), pp.1345-1364. http://10.15376/biores.20.1.1345-1364 [North Carolina State University-IF: 1.6]
  • Jenipher C, Amalraj S, Kalaskar M, Babu PS, Santhi VP, Ahmed MZ, Gurav S, Jose J, Suganya P, Ayyanar M (2025). Phytochemical composition, simulated digestive bioaccessibility and cytotoxicity of Ficus auriculata Lour. fruits: In vitro and in silico insights. Food Chemistry. 141031. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141031 [Elsevier-IF: 9.8]
  • Karthick V, Zahir AA, Amalraj S, Rahuman AA, Anbarasan K, Santhoshkumar T (2025). Sustained release of nano-encapsulated glimepiride drug with chitosan nanoparticles: A novel approach to control type 2 diabetes in streptozotocin-induced Wistar albino rats. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, p.138496. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.138496 [Elsevier-IF: 8.5]
  • Padmavathy B, Ebinezer BS, Amalraj S, Kadaikunnan S, Arumugam M, Karthick V, Karthikeyan K, Prabhu S, Khaled JM, Jose J, Thiruvenkadam R (2024). Cytotoxicity effects of Terminalia arjuna bark-derived nano-ZnO on MCF 7 cells and enhanced anti-breast cancer potency of its phytochemicals upon Zn-capping. Materials Chemistry and Physics. 130030. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2024.130030 [Elsevier-IF: 4.7]
  • Neethidevan, K, Ravichandran K, Ayyanar M, Kavitha P, Amalraj S, Mohan R, Dineshbabu N, Sudhahar S, Maheshwaran G (2023). Wattakaka Volubilis powered green synthesized CuO, NiO and ZnO nanoparticles for cost-effective biomedical applications. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 41. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-023-04949-5  [Springer-IF: 4.1]
  • Karthick V, Zahir AA, Ayyanar M, Amalraj S, Anbarasan K, Rahuman AA, Kadaikunnan S, Kamaraj C, Thiruvengadam M, Gangapriya P, Tamizharasan P (2024). Optimization and characterization of eco-friendly formulated ZnO NPs in various parameters: assessment of its antidiabetic, antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 25:1-5. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-023-04363-x [Springer-IF: 4.1]
  • Monisha P, Amalraj S, Gangapriya P, Prabhu S, Ayyanar M, Pramesh M (2024). One-pot domino synthesis of 1H-isochromene and pyran carbonitrile from pyrazole aldehyde derivatives as potential anti-diabetic and antioxidant targets. Journal of Molecular Structure. 1311, 138308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.138308 [Elsevier-IF: 4.7]
  • Kalaimathi K, Prabhu S, Ayyanar M, Thiruvengadam M, Shine K, Vijaya Prabhu S, Amalraj S (2023). Unravelling the Untapped Pharmacological Potential of Plant Molecules as Inhibitors of BACE1: In Silico Explorations for Alzheimer’s Disease. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 1-24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-023-04803-4 [Springer-IF: 3.3]
  • Ayyanar M, Krupa J, Jenipher C, Amalraj S, Gurav SS (2023). Phytochemical composition, in vitro antioxidant and antibacterial activity of Moringa concanensis Nimmo leave. Vegetos. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-023-00663-9 [Springer]
  • Padmavathy B, Ebinezer BS, Karthikeyan K, Arumugam M, Ayyanar M, Priya SP, Amalraj S, Prabhu S, Ceasar SA (2024). Terminalia Arjuna (Roxb.) Wight & amp; Arn: Unveiling its potential as a mosquito control agent through biosynthesized nanomaterials and computational analysis against Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. The Open Biotechnology Journal. 18, e18740707325368. https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.20.1.1345-1364 [Bentham OPEN]
  • Jenipher C, Santhi VP, Amalraj S, Geetha VS, Gurav SS, Kalaskar MG, Ayyanar M (2024). A comprehensive analysis on nutritional composition, functional properties, antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory potential of selected minor millet grains. South African Journal of Botany. 170, pp.10-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2024.05.012 [ Elsevier-IF: 2.7]
  • Prabhu S, Kalaimathi K, Jayashree S, Ayyanar M, Kadaikunnan S, Thiruvengadam M, Amalraj S, Antony Ceasar S, Alharbi NS, Sanjeevi B, Padma Priya S (2024). Cyanobacterial Metabolites as promising neuroprotective agents by Targeting Phosphoglycerate Kinase 1: dynamic in silico approaches. Journal of Computational Biophysics and Chemistry. 23 (5), 691–708.  https://doi.org/10.1142/S2737416524500133 [World Scientific Europe-IF: 2.3]
  • Amalraj S, Krupa J, Prabhu S, Murugan R, Raj MSA, Gurav SS, Ayyanar M (2024). Exploring the phytochemical profile and therapeutic investigations on Moringa concanensis Nimmo pod husk extracts: an integrated in vitro and in silico approach. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 103234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103234 [Elsevier-IF: 3.8]
  • Prabhu S, Kalaimathi K, Ayyanar M, Amalraj S, Shine K, Sathammai Priya N, Muthu T, Prakash N (2023). Botany, traditional usages, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of Guilandina bonduc L.: a systematic review. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology. 1-29.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00210-023-02822-w [Springer-IF: 3.1]
  • Amalraj S, Krupa J, Raj CD, Gurav SS, Gandhi GR, Ayyanar M (2024). Antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of the hydroalcoholic extracts of Canthium coromandelicum (Burm. f.) Alston leaf in Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Process Biochemistry. 137, 85-98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procbio.2023.12.019 [Elsevier-IF: 4.0]
  • Rani J, Kalaimathi K, Ayyanar M, Shine K, Vijayakumar S, Saththammai P, Jayasree S, Amalraj S, Muthu T, Prabhu S (2023). Unravelling the influenza virus inhibitory potential: ligand-based docking, pharmacophore, MM-GBSA, and molecular dynamic simulation of phytochemicals and cyanobacteria metabolites. Intelligent Pharmacy. 2(1), 83-93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ipha.2023.10.011 [Elsevier]
  • Kalaimathi K, Prabhu S, Ayyanar M, Shine. K, Muthu T, Amalraj S (2023). Cyanobacterial metabolites as novel inhibitors of BACE1 implicated in Alzheimer's disease through in silico approaches. Intelligent Pharmacy. 2(1), 144-149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ipha.2023.10.002 [Elsevier]
  • Francis Xavier T, Sabitha R, Freeda Rose AK, Balavivekananthan S, Kariyat R, Ayyanar M, Vijayakumar S, Prabhu S, Amalraj S, Shine K, Thiruvengadam M (2024). Phytochemical composition, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant and anti-diabetic effects of Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav. leaves: in vitro and in silico assessments, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. https://10.1080/07391102.2023.2300124 [Taylor & Francis-IF: 2.4]
  • Sam ArulRaj M, Amalraj S, Alarifi S, Kalaskar M.G, Chikhale R, Santhi V, Gurav S, Ayyanar M (2023). Nutritional composition, mineral profiling, in vitro antioxidant, antibacterial and enzyme inhibitory properties of selected 3 Indian Guava cultivars. Pharmaceuticals. 16(12), 1636. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16121636 [MDPI-IF: 4.8]
  • Amalraj S, Gurav SS, Kalaskar MG, Maroyi A, Ayyanar M (2023). Hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging potential of Canthium coromandelicum (Burm.f.) Alston leaf extracts: In vitro and in silico ADMET studies. South African Journal of Botany. 161, 377-387. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2023.08.036 [Elsevier-IF: 2.7]
  • Kalaimathi K, Shine K, Gandhi GR, Vijayakumar S, Ayyanar M, Amalraj S, Varatharaju G, Muthu T, Ceasar SA, Prabhu S, Jose J (2023). Cyanobacterial metabolites as novel potential suppressors of breast cancer: A comparative in silico pharmacological assessment. Intelligent Pharmacy. 1(3), 133-144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ipha.2023.06.002 [Elsevier]
  • Divya M, Shanti G, Amalraj S, Amiri-Ardekani, E, Gurav S, Ayyanar, M (2023). Evaluation of in vitro enzyme inhibitory, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities of Oldenlandia corymbosa L. and Oldenlandia umbellata L. whole plant extracts. Pharmacological Research-Modern Chinese Medicine. 8, 100286. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2042266/v1 [Elsevier]
  • Raj MSA, Santhi VP, Amalraj S, Murugan R, Gangapriya P, Pragadheesh VS, Sundaresan V, Gurav SS, Paramaguru P, Arulmozhian R, Ayyanar, M (2023). A comparative analysis of leaf essential oil profile, in vitro biological properties and in silico studies of four Indian Guava (Psidium guajava L.) cultivars, a promising source of functional food. South African Journal of Botany. 153, pp.357-369. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2023.01.005 [Elsevier-IF: 2.7]
  • Mariyammal V, Ayyanar M, Amalraj S, Jeeva S, Sathiageetha V (2023). Assessment of in vitro antioxidant properties of Aristolochia tagala Cham. leaf extracts. Medicinal Plants-International Journal of Phytomedicines and Related Industries. 15,1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0975-6892.2023.00021.7 [SCRDMP]
  • Mariyammal V, Sathiageetha S, Amalraj S, Shailendra Gurav, Amiri-Ardekani E, Jeeva S, Ayyanar M (2023). Chemical profiling of Aristolochia tagala Cham. Leaf extracts by GC-MS analysis and evaluation of its antibacterial activity. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society. 100, 100807. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jics.2022.100807 [Elsevier-IF: 3.4]
  • Amalraj S, Murugan R, Gangapriya P, Krupa J, Divya M, Gurav, SS., Ayyanar, M (2021). Evaluation of phytochemicals, enzyme inhibitory, antibacterial and antioxidant effects of Psydrax dicoccos Gaertn. Natural Product Research. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2021.2013839 [Taylor & Francis-IF: 1.6]
  • Krupa J, Murugan R, Gangapriya P, Amalraj S, Gurav S, Arulraj MS, Ayyanar M (2022). Moringa concanensis Nimmo. seed extracts as a potential source of bioactive molecules, antioxidants and enzyme inhibitors. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-022-01463-6 [Springer-IF: 3.3]
  • Gangapriya P, Arulraj MS, Amalraj S, Murugan, R, Ayyanar M (2022). Phytochemical composition, enzyme inhibitory potential, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of Pisonia grandis R.Br. (lettuce tree) leaves. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-022-01361-x [Springer-IF: 3.3]
  • Dessai S, Ayyanar M, Amalraj S, Khanal P, Vijayakumar S, Gurav N, Rarokar N, Kalaskar M, Nadaf S, Gurav S (2022). Bioflavonoid mediated synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles: Characterization and their biomedical applications. Materials Letters. 311, 131639. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2021.131639 [Elsevier-IF: 2.7]
  • Dessai S, Ayyanar M, Amalraj S, Khanal P, Vijayakumar S, Das S, Gandhale P, Biswa V, Ali R, Gurav N, Nadaf S, Rarokar N, Gurav S (2022). Biogenic synthesis of Zinc oxide nanoparticles using Mushroom Fungus Cordyceps militaris: Characterization and mechanistic insights of therapeutic investigation, is interesting or impactful to a wider audience. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology 73, 103443. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103444 [Elsevier-IF: 4.9]
  • Sureshkumar J, Amalraj S, Murugan R, Sriramavaratharajan V, Tamilselvan A, Krupa J, Gurav SS, Ayyanar M (2021). Chemical profiling and antioxidant activity of Equisetum ramosissimum Desf. stem extract, a potential traditional medicinal plant for urinary tract infections. Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 7,172. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43094-021-00339-8 [Springer-IF: 3]
  • Amalraj S, Mariyammal V, Murugan R, Gurav SS, Krupa J, Ayyanar M (2021). Comparative evaluation on chemical composition, in vitro antioxidant, antidiabetic and antibacterial activities of various solvent extracts of Dregea volubilis leaves. South African Journal of Botany. 138, 115-123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2020.12.013 [Elsevier-IF: 2.7]
  • Amalraj S, Krupa J, Sriramavaratharajan V, Mariyammal V, Murugan R, Ayyanar M (2021). Chemical characterization, antioxidant, antibacterial and enzyme inhibitory properties of Canthium coromandelicum, a valuable source for bioactive compounds. Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Analysis. 192, 113620. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpba.2020.113620 [Elsevier-IF: 3.1]
  • Sureshkumar J, Silambarasan R, Bharati K, Krupa J, Amalraj S, Ayyanar M (2018). A review on ethnomedicinally important pteridophytes of India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 219, 269-287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2018.03.024 [Elsevier-IF: 5.4]
  • Silambarasan R, Sureshkumar J, Krupa J, Amalraj S, Ayyanar M (2017). Traditional herbal medicines practiced by the ethnic people in Sathyamangalam forests of Western Ghats, India. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 16, 61-72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2017.10.010 [Elsevier-IF: 1.7]
  • International conference on “International Conference on Multidisciplinary approaches to SDGs & International Partners Meet 2024” organized by the Rajagiri College of Social Science (Autonomous) and Rajagiri Business School, Kochi, Kerala from 10th and 13 January 2024.
  • International conference on “International Conference on Millets: Breeding, Physiology, Genomics, Biotechnology and Nutraceuticals-2023 (ICM-BPGBN-2023)” organized by the Department of Bioscience held on 5th and 7th July 2023 at Rajagiri College of Social Science (Autonomous), Kochi, Kerala.
  • International conference on “Bioengineering and life sciences” organized by Research Department of Zoology held on 11th and 12th February 2020 at New Arts, Commerce and Science College Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India.
  • International conference on “Bioresource technology for food, energy and environment sustainability (ICBTFEES-2020)” held on 8th to 10th January 2020 organized by the Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul, Tamilnadu, India.
  • International Conference on “Innovation and emerging trends in botany (ICIETB-2019)” organized by the Department of Botany, Alagappa University, Karaikudi on 6th – 7th November 2019.
  • National seminar on “Medicinal plants used in homeopathy system- Cultivation, standardization and quality control in India” held on 23rd and 24th March 2019 organized by Center for medicinal plants research in Homeopathy, Ministry of AYUSH, New Delhi, India
  • National conference on Trends in Healthcare and Biotechnology: Opportunities and Challenges (THBOC - 2016) organized by PG and Research Department of Zoology and Biotechnology held on 22nd & 23rd January 2016 at A. V. V. M. Sri Pushpam College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Participated in the workshop on “Capacity Building Workshop for Early Career Researchers” organized by IRISE, held on November 26 -28th, 2024 at IISER, Pune, India.
  • Participated in the workshop on “Computer-aided drug design for communicable and non-communicable diseases” organized by the Biosciences Department of Rajagiri College of Social Science, held on August 9th, 2024 at Rajagiri College of Social Science (Autonomous), Kochi, Kerala, India.
  • Participated in the faculty development program on “Statistical analysis using JASP” organized by the Center for statistical analysis Department of Rajagiri College of Social Science, held on August 7th to 9th, 2023 at Rajagiri College of Social Science (Autonomous), Kochi, Kerala, India.
  • Participated in the National level workshop cum training program on “Polymerase Chain Reaction (Sponsored by DST-SERB SRF)” organized by the NIFTEM-T Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India, held on 27th October 2022.
  • Participated in the seven-day workshop on “Application of molecular tools in animal disease diagnosis” (Sponsored by DSTSTUTI) held on 11th to 17th October 2022 at College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Kanapara, Guwahati, Assam, India.
  • Participated in the seven-day workshop on “Advanced analytical techniques” (Sponsored by DST-STUTI) held on 19th to 25th September 2022 at Sardar Patel University, Bakrol, Gujarat, India.
  •  Participated in the “One day workshop on instrumentation” held on 29th February 2020 at DST-FIST instrumentation facility center D.K.M. College for Women Vellur, Tamilnadu, India.
  • Participated in the National workshop on “Formation and Evaluation of herbal drugs” held on 7th and 8th March 2019 at Center for research and PG in Botany, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu, India.
  • Participated in the “Creation of Scientific Awareness” program (2019) organized by A. V. V. M. Sri Pushpam College, Poondi- 613 503, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Attended the lecture workshop on “Bioprospecting and conservation of bioresources” organized by PG & Research Department of Botany, A. V. V. M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu on 19th and 20th March 2019.
  • Attended the workshop on “Research methodology scientific wariting and statistical data analysis” organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell & Research Advisory Committee held on October 5th & 6th, 2018 at A. V. V. M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • DBT – Short Term Traning Course on “Analytical Techniques in Bioprospecting of Medicinal Plants” Organized by the Department of Botany, Bhatathiar University, Coimbatoer, Tamil Nadu, India during 23rd October to 8th November 2017.
  • Attended the Science Academies Lecture workshop on “Bioprospecting and Bioresources” organized by PG & Research Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India on 10th to 12th February, 2016.
  • Participated in the training program on “Herbal Technology” conducted at the Department of Botany, A. V. V. M. Sri Pushpam College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India on 29th December 2011.
  • Editorial board member of the “The Open Biotechnology” journal.
  • Recourse person for “Hanson on training and analytical techniques” funded by the DBT STAR College Scheme organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara, Edappally, Kochi, Kerala, India.
  • Provided technical support for the “Rotary evaporator and flame photometer” workshop in March 2022, organized by Standard fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Awarded overall excellence and distinction in PG Science for the year 2014 – 2016 at A. V. V. M. Sri Pushpam College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.

PATENT FILED/GRANTED

  • Gold nanoparticles mediated by Cordyceps militaris withantimicrobial, antidiabetic andantioxidant effects. No: 20 2022 105 430; IPC: A61K 33/242; The president of the German Patent and Trademark office, Date: 20.10.2022.
  • A pharmaceutical composition for neutralizing snake venom No: 202541043139, India Patent and Trademark office, Date: 04.05.2025.
  • Multimodal Indole-Based Inhibitors for Reversal of a Neurotoxin Induced Paralysis. No: 202541096779, India Patent and Trademark office, Date: 14.10.2025.

Research Enrichment Contributions

  • Reviewer in ChemistrySelect (Wiley)
  • Reviewer in Food Bioscience (Elsevier)
  • Reviewer in Cogent Food & Agriculture (Taylor & Francis)
  • Reviewer in International journal of biological macromolecules (Elsevier)
  •    Reviewer in Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization (Springer)
  • Reviewer in Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Springer)
  • Reviewer in Arabian Journal of Chemistry (Elsevier)
  • Reviewer in Vegetos (Springer)
  • Reviewer in Scientia Horticulturae (Elsevier)
  • Reviewer in Natural Resources for Human Health (VISAGAA)
  • Reviewer in PLOS ONE
  • Reviewer in Arabian Journal of Chemistry (Elsevier)