University of Madras

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Vidwan-ID : 203279

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Dr S Nagaraj
Assistant Professor
University of Madras

Publications 2009 - 2022

Publications

26

Journal Articles
3

Book Chapter
1

Book
1

Note
9

Projects
9

Citations / H-Index

277 Citations

9 h-index

164 Citations

Altmetrics

139

Co-author Network

Expertise

Biology

Taxonomy and Biodiversity of Algae; Pigments and Bioactive molecules from algae; Culture and Cultivation of Algae

Personal Information

Dr S Nagaraj

Male

University of Madras, Chepauk

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, - 600005

Experience

2014 - Present

Assistant Professor

Centre for Advanced Study in Botany

University of Madras

Qualification

2011

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

University of Madras

Honours and Awards

2022

SERB - International Visiting Scientific Fellow

SERB,, New Delhi, Inida

2022

Fellow of Bose Science Society (FBSS-2022)

Tamil Nadu Scientific Research Organisation, Tamil Nadu

2018

INSA Visiting Scientist Fellow

Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi

2022

SERB - International Visiting Scientific Fellow

SERB,, New Delhi, Inida

2022

Fellow of Bose Science Society (FBSS-2022)

Tamil Nadu Scientific Research Organisation, Tamil Nadu

2018

INSA Visiting Scientist Fellow

Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi

2017

UGC BSR Start Up Grant

UGC, New Delhi, Govt. of India

2016

Awarded DST - Young Scientist - 2016

DST, New Delhi - Govt. of India

2013

Awarded Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship

University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.

2008

Awarded Prof. A. Mahadevan Meritorious Scholarship

CAS in Botany, University of Madras

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2021

Production, optimization and characterization of serine protease from Shewanella algae MacDonell SNJASM8, isolated from brown seaweed Sargassum myriocystum J. Agarth

Dr. J. Anand, University of Madras

2020

Purification and Characterization of Astaxanthin produced by Haematococcus lacustris (Girod- Chantrans) Rostafinski HPI- 001 and its Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activities

Dr. K. Ramamoorthy, University of Madras

2021

Production, optimization and characterization of serine protease from Shewanella algae MacDonell SNJASM8, isolated from brown seaweed Sargassum myriocystum J. Agarth

Dr. J. Anand, University of Madras

2020

Purification and Characterization of Astaxanthin produced by Haematococcus lacustris (Girod- Chantrans) Rostafinski HPI- 001 and its Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activities

Dr. K. Ramamoorthy, University of Madras

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2022

Microbiologists Society, India

Life Member

2022

Tamil Nadu Scientific Research Organisation

Life Member

2021

Indian Science Congress Association

Life Member

2022

Microbiologists Society, India

Life Member

2022

Tamil Nadu Scientific Research Organisation

Life Member

2021

Indian Science Congress Association

Life Member

2018

Seaweed Research & Utilization Association

Life Member

2018

Krishnamoorthy Institute of Algology

Council Member

2007

Phycological Society India

Life Member

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Research Projects

Identification of novel anticandidal compounds from plant and microbial sources

Funding Agency : RUSA

Biodiversity of freshwater planktonic algae of Tamil Nadu, South India: Survey collection, identification and conservation

Funding Agency : MoEF&CC

Extraction and Purification of β -Carotene from Dunaliella Spp. and its application as Natural colorant in Ice creams and Butter Frostings

Funding Agency : TNSCST

Funding Agency : RUSA

Biodiversity of freshwater planktonic algae of Tamil Nadu, South India: Survey collection, identification and conservation

Funding Agency : MoEF&CC

Extraction and Purification of β -Carotene from Dunaliella Spp. and its application as Natural colorant in Ice creams and Butter Frostings

Funding Agency : TNSCST

Immunomodulatory effects of the aqueous extracts of Scoparia dulcis Linn. and Indigofera tinctoria.’ Under thrust area ‘Herbal Sciences and Drug Development

Funding Agency : UGC-UPE II

Isolation and Screening of seaweed associated bacteria along the coast of Tamil Nadu: with special reference to discovery of novel antimicrobial molecules against plant pathogens

Funding Agency : SERB

Impact of UV-B radiation on unicelluar green alga Haematococcus pluvialis Flotow a new strain isolated from Himachal Pradesh

Funding Agency : UGC

Production of algal biomass (Spirulina spp.) for phycobiliproteins as a source of natural colourants for beverage and cosmetics

Funding Agency : TNSCST

Enhanced astaxanthin production from indigenous unicellular green microalga Haematococcus pluvialis Flotow under laboratory and outdoor conditions

Funding Agency : Bayier Extracts Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore.

Isolation, Purification and Characterization of R-Phycoerythrin (R-PE) from A Marine Macroalga, Halymenia Floresia (Clemente) C. Agardh

Funding Agency : DST-PURSE Phase II

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Patents

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Academic Identity

Vidwan-ID : 203279

Dr S Nagaraj

Publications 2009 - 2022

Publications

Journal Articles

Book Chapter

Book

Note

Projects

Citations / H-Index

Altmetrics

Co-author Network

Co-author - 177

Expertise

Biology

Taxonomy and Biodiversity of Algae; Pigments and Bioactive molecules from algae; Culture and Cultivation of Algae

Personal Information

Dr S Nagaraj

Experience

Assistant Professor

Qualification

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Honours and Awards

SERB - International Visiting Scientific Fellow

Fellow of Bose Science Society (FBSS-2022)

INSA Visiting Scientist Fellow

SERB - International Visiting Scientific Fellow

Fellow of Bose Science Society (FBSS-2022)

INSA Visiting Scientist Fellow

UGC BSR Start Up Grant

Awarded DST - Young Scientist - 2016

Awarded Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship

Awarded Prof. A. Mahadevan Meritorious Scholarship

Doctoral Theses Guided

Production, optimization and characterization of serine protease from Shewanella algae MacDonell SNJASM8, isolated from brown seaweed Sargassum myriocystum J. Agarth

Purification and Characterization of Astaxanthin produced by Haematococcus lacustris (Girod- Chantrans) Rostafinski HPI- 001 and its Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activities

Production, optimization and characterization of serine protease from Shewanella algae MacDonell SNJASM8, isolated from brown seaweed Sargassum myriocystum J. Agarth

Purification and Characterization of Astaxanthin produced by Haematococcus lacustris (Girod- Chantrans) Rostafinski HPI- 001 and its Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activities

Membership In Professional Bodies

Microbiologists Society, India

Tamil Nadu Scientific Research Organisation

Indian Science Congress Association

Microbiologists Society, India

Tamil Nadu Scientific Research Organisation

Indian Science Congress Association

Seaweed Research & Utilization Association

Krishnamoorthy Institute of Algology

Phycological Society India

Research Projects

Identification of novel anticandidal compounds from plant and microbial sources

Funding Agency : RUSA

Biodiversity of freshwater planktonic algae of Tamil Nadu, South India: Survey collection, identification and conservation

Funding Agency : MoEF&CC

Extraction and Purification of β -Carotene from Dunaliella Spp. and its application as Natural colorant in Ice creams and Butter Frostings

Funding Agency : TNSCST

Identification of novel anticandidal compounds from plant and microbial sources

Funding Agency : RUSA

Biodiversity of freshwater planktonic algae of Tamil Nadu, South India: Survey collection, identification and conservation

Funding Agency : MoEF&CC

Extraction and Purification of β -Carotene from Dunaliella Spp. and its application as Natural colorant in Ice creams and Butter Frostings

Funding Agency : TNSCST

Immunomodulatory effects of the aqueous extracts of Scoparia dulcis Linn. and Indigofera tinctoria.’ Under thrust area ‘Herbal Sciences and Drug Development

Funding Agency : UGC-UPE II

Isolation and Screening of seaweed associated bacteria along the coast of Tamil Nadu: with special reference to discovery of novel antimicrobial molecules against plant pathogens

Funding Agency : SERB

Impact of UV-B radiation on unicelluar green alga Haematococcus pluvialis Flotow a new strain isolated from Himachal Pradesh

Funding Agency : UGC

Production of algal biomass (Spirulina spp.) for phycobiliproteins as a source of natural colourants for beverage and cosmetics

Funding Agency : TNSCST

Enhanced astaxanthin production from indigenous unicellular green microalga Haematococcus pluvialis Flotow under laboratory and outdoor conditions

Funding Agency : Bayier Extracts Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore.

Isolation, Purification and Characterization of R-Phycoerythrin (R-PE) from A Marine Macroalga, Halymenia Floresia (Clemente) C. Agardh

Funding Agency : DST-PURSE Phase II

Patents

A system to enhance cell growth and content of astaxanthin production in Haematococcus pluvialis Flotow

Nagaraj Subramani et al., 2022

A system for performing biosynthesis, optimization, and purification of alkaline serine protease from Shewanella algae

Nagaraj Subramani et al., 2022

A method for extraction of C-Phycocyanin from cyanobacteria Arthrospira platensis and its composition thereof