Dr. Mukesh Kumar Dharmalingam Jothinathan

President/CEO/Company Owner
University of Madras, India

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Microbiology from University of Madras, India

My URL
https://livedna.org/91.7424

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Biography

Dr. D.J. Mukesh Kumar is currently working as Operation Executive at Spask Solutions and Services Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, TN, India. He obtained his Ph.D. in Microbiology from University of Madras, Chennai, India. His main area of interest related to Microbiology and Biotechnology, Production, Purification and Scale up process of Bioactive Microbial Metabolites, Genomics, Genetic Analysis, Sequence Comparison and Mutation Analysis, Proteomics, Protein Sequencing, Structure Prediction, Modeling, Biodegradation Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). He also worked as Lecturer at Tagore College of Arts and Science, Chrompet, Chennai, TN, India. He is professional member of International Society for Infectious Disease, Society of Anaerobic Microbiology, and International Society for Environmental Information Sciences, Young European Biotech Network, European Federation of Biotechnology, and Ocean Future Society. He has published 54 research papers in national and international journals contributed as author/co-author. He also organized number of workshops as Resource Person, and Coordinator. He also participated in 25 conferences and seminars.

Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
Enzymology
Metabolism
Molecular Biology
Microbial Ecology

Selected Publications

  1. Kumar, M.R., M.D. Balakumaran, P. Balashanmugam, A.I.N. Rebecca, D.J.M. Kumar and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2014. Production of cellulase enzyme by Trichoderma reesei Cef19 and its application in the production of bio-ethanol. Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 17: 735-739.
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  2. D.J. Mukesh Kumar, R. Rakshitha, M. Annu Vidhya, P. Sharon Jennifer, Sandip Prasad, M. Ravi Kumar, P.T. Kalaichelvan 2014. Production, Optimization and Characterization of Fibrinolytic Enzyme by Bacillus subtilis RJAS19 Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 17: 529-534.
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  3. Balashanmugam, P., S. Santhosh, D.J.M. Kumar, S. Anbazhakan and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2014. Synthesis of plant-mediated silver nanoparticles using Aerva lanata leaf aqueous extract and evaluation of its antibacterial activities. Indo Am. J. Pharmaceut. Res., 4: 475-482.
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  4. Kumar, D.J.M., S.D. Kumar, D. Kubendran and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2013. Hexachlorobenzene-sources, remediation and future prospects Int. J. Curr. Res. Rev., 5: 1-12.
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  5. Kumar, D.J.M., S.A. Abinisha, P. Mohanapriya and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2013. Dieldrin-derivative of aldrin: A review. Asian J. Exp. Biol. Sci., 4: 16-20.
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  6. Kumar, D.J.M., S. Sudharsan, M. Logesh and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2013. Polychlorinated biphenyls: A review. Asian J. Exp. Biol. Sci., 4: 9-15.

  7. Kumar, D.J.M., D. Deepika, B. Srinithya and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2013. Polychlorinated dibenzo P dioxins and furans: A review. Int. J. Curr. Res. Rev., 5: 14-22.
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  8. Balakumaran, M.D., M.P. Kumar, D.J.M. Kumar and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2013. Utilization of Aspergillus terreus for the biosorption of hexavalent chromium ions. Asian J. Biol. Sci., 6: 312-321.
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  9. Veerabadran, V., S.N. Balasundari, D.M. Devi and D.J.M. Kumar, 2012. Optimization and production of proteinacious chicken feather fertilizer by proteolytic activity of Bacillus sp. MPTK 6. Indian J. Innovat. Dev., 1: 193-198.
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  10. Suganya, R.A., D.J.M. Kumar, P.T. Kalaichelvan and A. Jose, 2012. Optimized production, characterization and application on soymilk hydrolysis of α-galactosidases from Aspergillus niger MTCC 1344 under solid state fermentation. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Res., 2: 386-392.

  11. Srivathsan, J., V. Sivakami, B. Ramachandran, K.S. Harikrishna, S. Vetriselvi and D.J.M. Kumar, 2012. Synthesis of silver nanoparticles and its effect on soil bacteria. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Res., 2: 871-874.

  12. Sivakami, V., B. Ramachandran, J. Srivathsan, G. Kesavaperumal, B. Smily and D.J.M. Kumar, 2012. Production and optimization of laccase and lignin peroxidase by newly isolated Pleurotus ostreatus LIG 19. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Res., 2: 875-881.

  13. Silambarasan, T., M. Vikramathithan, R. Dhandapani, D.J.M. Kumar and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Biological treatment of dairy effluent by microalgae. World J. Sci. Technol., 2: 132-134.

  14. Shamna, K.S., K.C.P. Rajamanikandan, D.J.M. Kumar, M.D. Balakumaran and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Extracellular production of phytases by a native Bacillus subtilis strain. Ann. Biol. Res., 3: 979-987.

  15. Rebecca, A.I.N., V. Hemamalini, D.J.M. Kumar, S. Srimathi, J. Muthumary and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Endophytic Chaetomium sp. from Michelia champaca L. and its taxol production. J. Acad. Ind. Res., 1: 68-72.
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  16. Ramachandran, J.S., V. Sivakami, J. Harish, M.R. Kumar and D.J.M. Kumar, 2012. Production and optimization of bacteriocin from Lactococcus lactis. J. Acad. Ind. Res., 1: 306-309.
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  17. Priya, D., G. Sabarinath, D. Veeralakshmi, D.J.M. Kumar, P.T. Kalaichelvan, K. Vidhya and P. Aarthy, 2012. Optimization and production of extra-cellular cellulase from agricultural waste. Adv. Biotech., 11: 24-27.

  18. Natarajan, J., C. Christobell, D.J.M. Kumar, M.D. Balakumaran, M.R. Kumar and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Isolation and characterization of β-Galactosidase producing Bacillus sp. from dairy effluent. World Applied Sci. J., 17: 1466-1474.

  19. Narmadha, T., V. Sivakami, M.R. Kumar and D.J.M. Kumar, 2012. Effect of spirulina on lipid profile of hyperlipidemics. World J. Sci. Technol., 2: 19-22.

  20. Narmadha, T., V. Sivakami, J. Gunaseelan and D.J.M. Kumar, 2012. Antimicrobial activity of essential oils against wound infective bacteria. World J. Sci. Technol., 2: 15-18.

  21. Lallawmsanga, D.J.M. Kumar, M.D. Balakumaran, M.R. Kumar, J. Jeyarathi and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Ameliorating effect of vermicompost and cow dung compost on growth and biochemical characteristics of Solanum melongena L. treated with paint industrial effluent. Ann. Biol. Res., 3: 2268-2274.
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  22. Kumar, M.R., S. Swaminathan, K. Gokulraj, D.J.M. Kumar and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Analysis of genetic polymorphisms in the SRD5A2 gene isolated from transgender blood samples. J. Acad. Ind. Res., 1: 31-35.

  23. Kumar, D.J.M., V.R. Kumar, P.D. Poovai and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Probiotics and the multitude of health benefits. J. Res. Biol., 2: 102-113.

  24. Kumar, D.J.M., T. Silambarasan, R. Renuga, M.R. Kumar, S.K. Devi, D. Ramamurthy and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Production, optimization and characterization of α-amylase and glucose isomerase producing Bacillus megaterium BPTK5 from Cassava waste. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 2: 590-595.

  25. Kumar, D.J.M., S. Vetriselvi, P. Balashanmugam, L.A. Kumar and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Production of extracellular cellulase by Bacillus megaterium BPTK5 using paper mill effluent. J. Pharm. Res., 5: 4461-4465.

  26. Kumar, D.J.M., S. Lavanya, P. Priya, A.I.N. Rebecca, M.D. Balakumaran and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Production of feather protein concentrate from feathers by in vitro enzymatic treatment, its biochemical characterization and antioxidant nature. Middle-East J. Sci. Res., 11: 881-886.
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  27. Kumar, D.J.M., R. Rejitha, S. Devika, M.D. Balakumaran, A.I.N. Rebecca and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Production, optimization and purification of lipase from Bacillus sp. MPTK 912 isolated from oil mill effluent. Adv. Applied Sci. Res., 3: 930-938.
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  28. Kumar, D.J.M., R. Rajan, L. Lawrence, S. Priyadarshini, S. Chittybabu and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Destaining and dehairing capability of partially purified bacillus subtilis protease from optimized fermentation medium. Asian J. Exp. Biol. Sci., 3: 613-620.
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  29. Kumar, D.J.M., P.D. Poovai, C.L.P. Kumar, Y.S. Saroja, A. Manimaran and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Optimization of Bacillus cereus MRK1 cellulase production and its biostoning activity. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 4: 881-888.
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  30. Kumar, D.J.M., P. Venkatachalam, N. Govindarajan, M.D. Balakumaran and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Production and purification of alkaline protease from Bacillus sp. MPTK 712 isolated from dairy sludge. Global Veterinaria, 8: 433-439.
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  31. Kumar, D.J.M., P. Priya, S.N. Balasundari, G.S.D.N. Devi, A.I.N. Rebecca and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Production and optimization of feather protein hydrolysate from Bacillus sp. MPTK6 and its antioxidant potential. Middle-East J. Sci. Res., 11: 900-907.
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  32. Kumar, D.J.M., N. Roy, S.K. Kuila and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Probiotics: A broad spectrum therapy. J. Res. Biol., 2: 90-101.

  33. Kumar, D.J.M., M.R. Kumar, M.D. Balakumaran, K. Alagudurai, S.A. Vayishnavidevi, P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Evaluation of quorum sensing in biocontrol and plant growth promoting properties of Pseudomonas sp. Biores. Bull., 3: 149-155.

  34. Kumar, D.J.M., M. Sudha, S. Devika, M.D. Balakumaran, M.R. Kumar and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Production and optimization of β-galactosidase by Bacillus sp. MPTK 121, isolated from dairy plant soil. Ann. Biol. Res., 3: 1712-1718.

  35. Kumar, D.J.M., M. Alamelu, N. Manjubharathi, M.D. Balakumaran and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Effect of surfactant brij 35 on biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by Pseudomonas sp. PSS6. Der Pharmacia Sinica, 3: 382-387.

  36. Kumar, D.J.M., L. Lawrence, R. Rajan, S. Priyadarshini, S. Chittybabu asnd P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Characterization of lipase and protease from Serratia marcescens DEPTK21 and its destaining capability. Asian J. Exp. Biol. Sci., 3: 621-628.
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  37. Kumar, D.J.M., K. Suresh, G.M. Saranya, D.A. Priyadharshini, R. Damodaran and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Production, optimization and characterization of α-Galactosidase by Bacillus sp. SPE10 and Bacillus sp. SPE15 isolated from soy effluent. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 2: 774-780.
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  38. Kumar, D.J.M., J. Siddhuraj, D.M. Devi, K. Naganarayani, A.I.N. Rebecca and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Concomitant production of α-Amylase and β-Galactosidase by native Bacillus sp. MNJ23 isolated from dairy effluent. American-Eurasian J. Agricult. Environ. Sci., 12: 579-587.

  39. Kumar, D.J.M., J. Siddhuraj, B. Amutha, D.M. Devi, M.D.B. Kumaran and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Purification and characterization of α-Amylase and -βGalactosidase from Bacillus sp. MNJ23 produced in a concomitant medium. American-Eurasian J. Agric. Environ. Sci., 12: 566-573.

  40. Kumar, D.J.M., G.M. Saranya, K. Suresh, D.A. Priyadharshini, R. Rajakumar and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Production and optimization of pectinase from Bacillus sp. MFW7 using Cassava waste. Asian J. Plant Sci. Res., 2: 369-375.
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  41. Kumar, D.J.M., G. Sindhu, P.P. Kumari, M.D. Balakumaran and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Effect of Triton X-100 on degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by Pseudomonas sp. PSS6 isolated from municipal wastes sediment. Adv. Applied Sci. Res., 3: 1383-1388.

  42. Kumar, D.J.M., D.A. Priyadharshini, K. Suresh, G.M. Saranya, K. Rajendran and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Production, purification and characterization of α-Amylase and alkaline protease by Bacillus sp. HPE 10 in a concomitant production medium. Asian J. Plant Sci. Res., 2: 376-382.
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  43. Kumar, D.J.M., B.A. Magesh, S. Devika, M.D. Balakumaran and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Biodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by Pseudomonas sp. PSS6 isolated from municipal wastes sediment. Der Chemica Sinica, 3: 543-547.

  44. Kumar, C.L.P., Y.S. Saroja, D.J.M. Kumar and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Bifidobacteria for life betterment. World Applied Sci. J., 17: 1454-1465.

  45. Krishnaveni, K., D.J.M. Kumar, M.D. Balakumaran, S. Ramesh and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Production and optimization of extracellular alkaline protease from Bacillus subtilis isolated from dairy effluent. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 4: 98-109.

  46. Guru, M.M.S., S.D.M. Rajakumari, S. Jayashree, M. Fauzia, D.J.M. Kumar and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Production and purification of CGTase of Alkalophilic bacillus isolated from marneri pond in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. J. Acad. Ind. Res., 1: 101-105.

  47. Chandhuru, J., S. Harshitha, K. Sujitha and D.J.M. Kumar, 2012. Isolation of chromium resistant Bacillus sp. MRKV and reduction of hexavalent chromium potassium dichromate. J. Acad. Ind. Res., 1: 317-319.
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  48. Chander, C.R.S., T. Lohitnath, D.J.M. Kumar and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Production and characterization of biosurfactant from Bacillus subtilis MTCC441 and its evaluation to use as bioemulsifier for food biopreservative. Adv. Applied Sci. Res., 3: 1827-1831.
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  49. Bai, S., M.R. Kumar, D.J.M. Kumar, P. Balashanmugam, M.D. Balakumaran and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2012. Cellulase production by Bacillus subtilis isolated from cow dung. Adv. Applied Sci. Res., 4: 269-279.
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  50. Rebecca, A., I. Nancy, Kumar, D.J. Mukesh, S. Srimathi, J. Muthumary and P.T. Kalaichelvan, 2011. Isolation of Phoma Species from aloe vera: An endophyte and screening the fungus for taxol production. World J. Sci. Technol., 1: 23-31.

  51. Raju, S., P. Rajendran, P. Gunasekaran, A.K. Skeriff, D.J.M. Kumar and G. Ashok, 2011. Molecular characterization of Hepatitis A virus from sporadic and epidemic cases of Jaundice in Tamil Nadu, India. Pak. J. Biotechnol., 8: 45-53.
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  52. Pandidurai, R.N.S., P.T. Kalaichelvan, D.J.M. Kumar and M. Gnanaraj, 2011. Production of extracellular glucose isomerase by Enterobacter agglomerans isolated from garden soil. Int. J. Curr. Res. Rev., 3: 21-25.

  53. Kumar, D.J.M., M.D. Balakumaran, P.T. Kalaichelvan, A. Pandey, A. Singh and R.B. Raja, 2011. Isolation, production and application of extracellular phytase by Serratia marcescens. Asian J. Exp. Biol. Sci., 2: 663-666.
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  54. Jagadeeswari, S., P. Vidya, D.J.M. Kumar and M.D. Balakumaran, 2010. Isolation and characterization of bacteriocin producing Lactobacillus sp. from traditional fermented foods. Electron. J. Environ. Agric. Food Chem., 9: 575-581.
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