RESUME

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name : Dr. T.V. SURESH KUMAR, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,

Date of Birth : 19.05.1969

Nationality : Indian

Religion : Hindu

Contact No : 902-***-****

Email id : acrtqv@r.postjobfree.com

Address : 89-B/ 243, Vazhga Valamudan House

Tiyagi Kumaran New Colony

15–Velampalayam, Tirupur (Dt.) – 641 652

Tamil Nadu (State), India

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D., Biotechnology (2008–2012)

Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI)

Govt. of India, Mysore, Karnataka.

(Affiliated to University of Mysore).

M.Phil., Environmental Science (1995–1996)

P.S.G. College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore

(Affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore).

M.Sc., Applied Microbiology (1989–1991)

P.S.G. College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore

(Affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore).

B.Sc., Zoology (1986–1989)

Chikkanna Govt. Arts College, Tirupur

(Affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore).

THESES & DISSERTATION

Ph.D., thesis: "Studies on the extracts of black cumin (Nigella sativa L obtained by Supercritical fluid carbon dioxide.

M.Phil., thesis: “Cellulolytic Activities of Fusarium sp. and Trichoderma sp.’’ Isolated from Cotton waste.

M.Sc., dissertation:“Effect of different concentrations of pectin on the production of polygalacturonase and pectinesterase’’ by Aspergillus niger.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Office Management Training

(24th April 2008 – 24th June 2008), Grade ‘A’ (Grading: A: 75% & above)

Keonics (ISO 9001: 2000), Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd., I T Education & Services, (A Govt. of Karnataka Enterprise), Bangalore.

D.C.A., Computer Application

(4th January 2000 – 5th July 2000), First class (94%), Sethupathy I.T.I. Computer Education, Coimbatore, (Recognized by Govt. of Tamil Nadu).

REGISTRATION IN EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE

Registration No: 1992 MO 2823

Name of the Office: Professional and Executive Employment Office, Chennai.

Registration Year: 1992

ACADEMIC & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty Centre for Agricultural Education and Research, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, Coimbatore.

01-08-2014 to 31-01-2015

Senior Scientist, R & D Centre, Phyto Pharma Testing Lab (Herbal Division), (Recognized by DSIR, AYUSH and accredited by NABL), T. Stanes & Co. Ltd., Coimbatore.

02-12-2012 to 06-01-2014

Biotechnologist, Dr. Samsun Immuno Clinical Research Laboratory, Tiruppur.

06-03-2012 to 30-11-2012

Teacher Research Fellow (Biotechnology), Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysore, Karnataka.

03-05-2008 to 02-03-2012

Lecturer, P.G Dept. of Microbiology, R.V.S. College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Sulur, Coimbatore.

07-06-2006 to 30-04-2008

Lecturer, P.G. Research Dept. of Applied Microbiology, Muthayammal College of Arts & Science, Rasipuram.

06-06-2005 to 01-06-2006

Lecturer, Dept. of Microbiology, National Nursing College, Marayoor, Kerala.

05-06-2003 to 02-06-2005

Lecturer, Dept. of Microbiology, Maharaja College for Women, Perundurai.

15-06-2001 to 21-04-2003

Lecturer, Dept. of Microbiology, Park College of Nursing, Tirupur.

03-07-2000 to 24-05-2001

Environmental Microbiologist, Sindhu Envi Lab & Consultants, Coimbatore.

01-07-1997 to 30-06-2000

Microbiologist, K.A.S. Leathers (R & D Lab), Erode.

01-03-1992 to 30-10-1995

Total experience

20 Years and 6 Months

RESEARCH GUIDE RECOGNITION

Supervisor for M.Phil. Research Programme in Microbiology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. (Ref. No. A4/383/02933B/2002).

Research Advisor for M.Phil. Research Programme in Microbiology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. (Ref. No. CDE/M.Phil/H/2004)

SYLLABUS FRAMING

Syllabus framed for M.Phil. & Ph.D., (Microbiology) programme for Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

PUBLICATIONS

Suresh Kumar, T. V., Divakar, S., and Udaya Sankar, K. (2013). Synthesis of thymol glycosides under SCCO2 conditions using amyloglucosidase from Rhizopus mold. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 50 (4), 803-808.

Suresh Kumar, T. V., Pattekhan, H., Divakar, S., and Udaya Sankar, K. (2010). Chemical composition of Nigella sativa L. seed extracts obtained by Supercritical carbon dioxide. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 47 (6), 598 – 605.

Suresh Kumar, T. V., Negi, P. S., and Udaya Sankar, K. (2010), Antibacterial activity of Nigella sativa L. seed extracts. British Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 1 (2), 96 – 100.

RESEARCH PROJECTS GUIDED FOR M.Sc. (MICROBIOLOGY) PROGRAMME

Research Projects in different aspects are successfully guided for students and its titles as follows

Effect of pesticides, heavy metals and low explosives on the growth of Rhizobium sp. Isolated and characterized from Rhizosphere Soil.

Impact of physico-chemical factors, pesticides, heavy metals and antibiotics on Azotobacter sp. Isolated and characterized from Rhizosphere Soil.

Antibacterial property of the leaf extract from Nicotiana tabacum L.

Antibacterial activity of Hibiscus rosasinensis petals extract on test bacteria.

In vitro antibacterial evaluation of tulsi leaf extract (Ocimum sanctum L.).

A Comparative study of polymerase chain reaction specificity and sensitivity with acid fast staining in diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis by employing culture technique.

Prevalence of Staphylococcus epidermidis in wound infection cases.

Demonstration of DNA repair capabilities in Down syndrome Patients.

A Comparative Study on Bacteriological Quality of Raw Milk and Pasteurized Milk.

Tannase Production By Aspergillus niger in Solid State Fermentation Using Cashew nut Testa as Substrate.

QUESTION PAPER SETTING

Question paper setter for M.Sc., (Microbiology) programme for CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore. (Affiliated to Bharathiar University, Cbe).

POST GRADUATE PAPER EVALUATION

Evaluator for Post Graduate (M.Sc., Applied Microbiology) programme examination papers for Periyar University, Salem.

NATIONAL SEMINAR ORGANIZED

National Level Seminar in “Recent Innovations in Microbiology-2006 (RIM-2006)” on 9th October 2006 at Dept. of Microbiology, RVS College of Arts and Science, Cbe.

SEMINARS, SYMPOSIUMS & CONFERENCES IN

BIOTECHNOLOGY/ MICROBIOLOGY

“Recent Developments in Microbiology” held at P.S.G. College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore on 23rd – 24th February, 1990.

State level symposium on “Recent trends in Immunology & Biotechnology’’ held at Kongu Arts & Science College, Erode on 17th August 2001.

"Human Genome Project" held at Department of microbiology, Maharaja College for Women, Perundurai on 4th September, 2001.

Gene Arch 06: A National Level Symposium & Workshop on 11th and 12th October 2006 organized by Department of Biotechnology, RVS College of Arts and Science, Sulur, Coimbatore.

Workshop on “Biotechnology and Instrumentation” on 10th January 2008 organized by Department of Plant biology and Biotechnology, Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore.

National seminar on “The Applications of Chromatography for Bioscience Explorations related to Defence Research” (Sponsored by the ER & IPR Division, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India) on 5th – 7th December,2012 organized by School of Biosciences, Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Science, Coimbatore.

National conference on “Recent Advances in Membrane Processes for Water Treatment” held at PSG College of Technology on 26th – 27th July, 2013 organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, PSG College of Technology, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore & DRDO-BU Centre for Life Sciences, Bharathiar University Campus, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641046. Co-sponsored by DST, CSIR and DRDO.

National Seminar cum Workshop on Fundamentals of Biochematics (Phytochemistry and Bioinformatics) - NSWFB’13 (Sponsored by DST-PURSE & DBT, Govt. of India) organized by the Dept. of Bioinformatics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 046 from 7th – 13th February, 2013.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND FOOD CONVENTION

An International conference on “Biotechnology Promises and Realities” held at Dept. of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, P.S.G.R. Krishnammal College for women, Coimbatore on 14th and 15th July, 2006.

6th International Food Convention – 2008 (IFCON 2008) on 15 – 19 December 2008 organized by Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India) held at Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR–CFTRI), Mysore.

CHAIR PERSON AND AN INVITED LECTURE IN

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Chaired a Session (Role of Phytochemicals in Health-II) and as an Invited Lecture presented a paper in an International conference on “Phytochemicals in Health and Disease: Challenges and Future Opportunities (ICPHD-2013)” organized by Dept. of Biochemistry & Biotechnology in collaboration with Faculty of Marine Sciences held at Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India on 23rd-25th January, 2013.

TRAINING PROGRAMME

“Natural Agriculture – Self Employment Training Programme” organized by Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi and Biotechnology department of Mahendra Arts and Science College held on 23rd– 24th February-2008 at Mahendra Arts and Science College, Kalippatti, Namakkal.

One Day Training Programme on “Plant Identification Techniques” held on 09th March 2013 in the Dept. of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

PAPERS & POSTERS PRESENTED IN

BIOTECHNOLOGY/ MICROBIOLOGY

A poster in “Microfeast 2003, National level Scientists meet” held at Sengunthar Arts and Science College, Tiruchengode on 23rd and 24th January, 2003.

7 papers and 2 posters in 5th National Level Biological Congress on Bio-Technology: A Global Perspective held on January 6th and 7th, 2006 sponsored by CSIR, ICMR, NCSTC, New Delhi, TNSCST, Chennai and Muthayammal Educational Institutions Organised by Departments of Biological Science, Muthayammal College of Arts & Science, Rasipuram.

3 papers in National Level Seminar “Emerging Trends in Microbiology and Bioinformatics “on 17th & 18th Oct-2007 at CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore.

A paper in National Symposium on “Modern Trends in Healthcare Biotechnology and Environment” organized by the department of Biotech Sciences between 22nd – 23rd February-2008 at Mahendra Arts and Science College, Kalippatti, Namakkal.

SOCIAL WELFARE ACTIVITIES

Volunteer in free eye camp organized by Emmanuel Blind Relief Society, Coonoor, Nilgiris held at Tirupur on 21st August 1988.

Volunteer in Centre for Environment Education, Tirupur Field Office for “Solid waste management programme” from 24th May 2001 to 7th June, 2001.

"Health Awareness Programme", organised by Department of Microbiology, Maharaja College for Women, Perundurai held at Seelampatti on 27th-28th September, 2001.

TAMIL NADU SCIENCE FORUM

Served as a Judge in the State Level Congress of National Children’s Science Congress – 2002, conducted by Tamil Nadu Science Forum held on 30th November and 1st December, 2002 at Jaivabai Municipal Matric. Higher Sec. School, Tirupur.

SKILLS

Screening, isolation, identification and maintenance of bacteria and fungi.

SCCO2 and conventional extraction of bioactive molecules/ Nutraceuticals.

Purification, isolation and characterization of bioactive molecules/ Nutraceuticals.

Formulation of new products and standardization of methods for qualitative and quantitative analysis of parameters for product input, evaluation and confirmation.

Developing new applications for the existing products.

Standardize methods for development of new products, which could be formulated and timely delivery of value addition products after confirming the efficacy.

Demonstrate independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria.

Guidance and hands on training in Instrumentation to PG and Doctoral scholars.

Trouble shooting activities to complete assignments and achieve targets.

Qualitative and Quantitative analysis of bioactive compounds.

Language: English and Tamil-Fluent; Malayalam and Kannada-moderate

Computer: Internet, MS Word, Excel and Power Point.

EXPERIENCE WITH SOPHISTICATED INSTRUMENTS

Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Science related equipments.

UV-Visible Spectrophotometer; IR Spectroscopy; HPLC; LCMS; GC and GCMS.

NMR Spectroscopy; High Pressure and SoxtecTM extractors; Molecular Distillation unit.

Gel Electrophoresis; SDS-PAGE.

SALIENT FEATURES IN DOCTORAL STUDY

Novel bioactive molecules/nutraceuticals extracted from pharmacologically active seeds of Nigella sativa L. by Supercritical fluid CO2 technology.

Major bioactive molecules are isolated and characterized by column chromatography and UV, IR, Mass and 1H and 13C NMR analysis using 2D HSQCT NMR spectra.

Characterized TQ appears to be promising as a potent natural antimicrobial as well as an antioxidant principle, which could replace the synthetic antibiotics and antioxidants for food, pharmacological and health care applications.

Drug delivery system of nano liposomes prepared by SCCO2 technology for bioavailability studies in in vivo models.

Thymol glycosides synthesized by biotransformation techniques like glycosylation with diverse carbohydrates using amyloglucosidase from Rhizopus mold in SCCO2 conditions. Of the glycosides synthesized, thymol-6-O-D-galactopyranoside (α and β forms), thymol-6-O-D-mannopyranoside (α and β forms), thymol-6-O-2-O-D-fructofuranoside,thymol-6-O-1-O-D-fructofuranoside,thymol-6-O-D-ribofuranoside (α and β forms) and thymol-6-O-D-arabinofuranoside (α and β forms) are reported for first time. The synthesized glycosides are capable of enhancing the solubility and bioavailability of thymol.

BROAD FIELDS IN DOCTORAL WORK

Microbiology; Biotechnology; Nano Technology; Food Science; Food Engineering

Natural Chemistry; Synthetic Chemistry; Medicinal Chemistry; Food Chemistry

Analytical, Pharmaceutical and Phyto Chemistry and Ethno pharmacology.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

1. Title: Supercritical fluid carbon dioxide extraction for isolation and characterization of major phyto-constituents from Ilicium griffithii L. As resistance modifying antimicrobial agent on methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Agency to whom submitted: National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

Duration: 3 Years

Amount: Rs. 36.52 Lakhs

Status: Sanctioned

2. Title: “Natural Coagulant for Drinking Water Purification” from Strychnos potatorum Linn. Seeds.

Agency to whom submitted: SBIRI programme of BIRAC (Dept. of Biotechnology), Government of India, New Delhi.

Duration: 2 years

Amount: Rs. 30 Lakhs

Status: In Process

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