S.No

Project Title/Status

Principal Investigator

Sponsoring Agency

1

Characterization of lipophorin in a lepidopteron insect, Bombyx mori and its role in lipid transport to developing oocytes.
- Ongoing

Dr. Muthukalingan Krishnan, Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

University of Grant commission,New Delhi.

2

Dr. Muthukalingan Krishnan, Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

BRNS.

3

“Effects of tamarind seed coat extract on fluoride induced apoptosis in MRC-9 cells”
- On going

Dr.P.Ekambaram, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiyar University.

University of Grant commission, New Delhi.

4

Population dynamics of microbial consortia in human waste digesters.
- On going

Dr.S.R.Prabakaran, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiyar University.

DRDO.

5

Novel ars operon homologues from arsenic resistant indigenous bacterial strain Bacillusindicus.
- Ongoing

Dr.S.R.Prabakaran, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiyar University.

DBT.

6

Phylogenetic and fuctional analysis of carotenoid cleave dioxygenase(CCD) of bixa orellena with special reference to bixin synthesis.
- On going

Dr. R. Siva,School of Bio Sciences and Technology, PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY DIVISION, VIT University.

Science & Engg. Research Board (SERB).

7

A study on in vitro Anti- inflammatory effect of Indian Ayurvedic Herbal formulation Triphala and its mechanism of Action.
- On going

Dr.M.Rasool, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT University.

ICMR.

8

Proteomics of the multilevel nutrient – sensing pathway in silkworm, Bombyx mori.
- Ongoing

Dr. Muthukalingan Krishnan, Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

DST-DAAD.

9

Identification and evaluation of novel microbes in CETP of tannery Industrial units through molecular approach.
- Ongoing

Dr. Muthukalingan Krishnan, Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

DBT.

11

Monitoring and Assessment Network for Asian Governance of Environment (MANAGE)".
- Ongoing

Dr. R. Babu Rajendran, Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

United Nations University (UNU), Japan and SHIMADZU Corporation, Japan.

12

Bacterial Biodiversity of Western Ghats - in search of novel species.
- Ongoing

Dr.S.R.Prabakaran, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiyar University.

DST.

13

Investigation of novel probiotics from gut microflora of Indian honey bee Apis cerana.
- Ongoing

Dr.S.R.Prabakaran, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiyar University.

UGC.

14

Impact of Environmental Radiation on Aquatic and Semi -aquatic organisms.
- Completed

Dr Anilkumar Gopinathan , School of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT University.

Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India .

15

Bioremediation of chromium using bacterial Biofilm.
- Completed

Dr. Chandra Sekaran N, VIT University.

DST.

16

Development of Integrated Marine Environment Resource information System (DIMERIS) for Kudankulam Coastal Area – A Sustainable Development approach.
- Ongoing

Dr. Govindaraju Munisamy,Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

NRDMS - DST.

17

An Epidemiological Survey of Vector Borne Diseases and Control Strategies for Tribal Health Development Through Remote Sensing and GIS for Sitheri Hills, Dharmapuri District of Tamil Nadu.
- Completed

Dr. Govindaraju Munisamy,Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

ICMR.

18

Ecotoxicological study of engineered oxide nanoparticles: A microcosm approach.
- Completed

Dr Amitava Mukherjee, VIT University.

Ministry of Environment & Forests.

19

Hexavalent chromium detoxification by microbial isolates from a specific chromium mining site and bioremediation application potential: A laboratory based study.
- Completed

Dr Amitava Mukherjee, VIT University.

DST.

20

An Assessment of Functional Alterations of Forest Ecosystem in Response to Climate Change Through Spatial Technology.
- Ongoing

Dr. Govindaraju Munisamy,Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

UGC.

21

An Integrated Approach to Develop a Specialised Green Belt Model to Minimise Carbon Emission using Remote Sensing, GIS and Biotechnology for NLC Campus, Tamil Nadu.
- Ongoing

Dr. Govindaraju Munisamy,Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

DST.

22

Synthesis of nanoparticles from marine organisms for Biomedical-applications.
- Ongoing

Dr. Chandra Sekaran N, VIT University.

Department of Ocean Development, Ministry of Earth Science.

23

Nanoparticles in the prevention of calcium oxalate crystal formation and retention in renal epithelium.
- Ongoing

Dr.V.Pragasam, VIT University.

DST.

24

To evaluate the microbial sorption capacity of heavy metals released from explosives and elucidate the mechanism involved.
- Completed

Dr. K.Thamaraiselvi,Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

DRDO.

25

Bioenergy: Hydrogen production from wastewater using isolated microbial consortia and their 16s rDNA approach.
- Ongoing

Dr. K.Thamaraiselvi,Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

UGC.

26

Identification and characterization of bioactive compounds by HPLC and exploring Anti-Rheumatic potential of Mudakathan keerai (Cardiospermum helicacababum).
- Ongoing

Dr. T. Sivasudha,Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

UGC- University grant commission.

27

Eco-friendly pheromones in restoration of reproductive status in pesticide induced toxicity: An innovative study in rat model.
- Ongoing

Dr. Shanmugam Achiraman,Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India, New Delhi.

28

Efficacy of eco-friendly pheromones in protecting pollutant induced male reproductive toxicity in rat model: An innovative strategy to protect environment.
- Ongoing

Dr. Shanmugam Achiraman,Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India New Delhi.

29

“Solid waste management inside the university campus”.
- Ongoing

Dr. M. Vasanthy,Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

Bharathidasan University.

30

Nitrate removal from drinking water using phytochemical components.
- Ongoing

Dr. M. Vasanthy,Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

UGC.

31

Utilization of soil macro and micro organisms for the decomposition of cellulosic waste materials.
- Ongoing

Dr. M. Vasanthy,Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

MOEF.

32

Speciation and mobility of metals in urban soils and aquatic ecosystem.
- Completed

Dr. R. Mohanraj,Department of Environmental Management, Bharathidasan University.

Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.

33

Airborne particle bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and exposure assessment in human population using biomarkers in select urban locations.
- Completed

Dr. R. Mohanraj,Department of Environmental Management, Bharathidasan University.

Defence Research and Development Organisation, Govt. of India.

34

Assessing drinking water quality in schools of Tiruchirappalli region and mapping of common flu and diarrhoea among school children.
- Ongoing

Dr. M. Prashanthi Devi,Department of Environmental Management, Bharathidasan University.

UGC.

35

“Screening medicinal plants for anti HCV property”.
- Completed

Dr. T. Thirunalasundari,Department of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

DRDE – Govt. of India, Gwalior.

36

An assessment of micro level environmental status of Noyyal River basin, Tamilnadu, India.
- Completed

Dr. R. Mohanraj,Department of Environmental Management, Bharathidasan University.

WorldBank, executed by Public works Department, TN.

37

National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria .
- Ongoing

Dr. L. Uma,Department of Marine Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

DBT, Govt. of India.

38

“Screening Marine Cyanobacteria for anti tumor activity with a view to develop potential anti cancer activity”.
- Completed

Dr. T. Thirunalasundari,Department of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

Dept. of Ocean Development, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

39

Cyanotoxins – Investigation of potent toxins from marine cyanobacteria and their application.
- Ongoing

Dr. M. Sundararaman,Department of Marine Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).

40

Bioinformatics Centre.
- Ongoing

Dr. L. Uma,Department of Marine Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

DBT, Govt. of India.

41

Microbial diversity of mangrove plants and a novel strategy for raising mangrove nursery.
- Completed

Dr. M. Sundararaman,Department of Marine Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

Ministry of Environment and forests, Govt. of India.

42

Marine Cyanobacteria - A potential candidate for Uranium mining.
- Ongoing

Dr. L. Uma,Department of Marine Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

DAE, Govt. of India.

43

Repository of marine cyanobacteria for biodiesel feed stock.
- Ongoing

Dr.D.Prabaharan,Department of Marine Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.

44

Marine cyanobacteria - a promising candidate for CO2 sequestration with multiple utilization.
- Ongoing

Dr. L. Uma,Department of Marine Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

DBT, Govt. of India.

45

Molecular Diversity of Indian fresh water and marine cyanobacterial isolates from 'Hotspots' and their biotechnological potentials as bio-surfactants, flocculants,  Joint (Twinning) Project with Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Imphal, Manipur.
- Ongoing

Dr.D.Prabaharan,Department of Marine Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.

46

“Isolation and molecular characterization of potent probiotic microorganisms from Indian Major Carps in River Cauvery”.
- Ongoing

Dr. K. Anbarasu,Department of Marine Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

UGC- Major Research Project.

47

Marine Cyanobacteria - a potential candidate for uranium mining.
- Ongoing

Dr.D.Prabaharan,Department of Marine Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

Dept. of Atomic Energy (DAE) Govt. of India.

48

Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonellae in Tiruchirappalli.
- Completed

Dr. K. Natarajaseenivasan,Department of Microbiology, Bharathidasan University.

UGC, New Delhi.

49

CO2 sequestration of marine cyanobacteria for multiple utilization potentials.
- Ongoing

Dr.D.Prabaharan,Department of Marine Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University.

Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.

50

Investigation of risk factors and the prevalence of leptospirosis in a rural and urban community of Tiruchirappalli District, Tamilnadu.
- Ongoing

Dr. K. Natarajaseenivasan,Department of Microbiology, Bharathidasan University.

ICMR, New Delhi.

51

Molecular characterization on Group I self splizing introns within the phylogenetically diverse cyanobacteria.
- Completed

Dr. N. Thajuddin,Department of Microbiology, Bharathidasan University.

UGC, New Delhi.

52

Exploitation of novel fungal and entomopathogen nematode for the control of soil invading insect pests and subterranean termites.
- Completed

Dr.  V. Rajesh Kannan,Department of Microbiology, Bharathidasan University.

UGC, New Delhi.

53

Pilot scle demonstration of Algal oil production with a target of atleast 100 litres of oil production / month.
- Completed

Dr. N. Thajuddin,Department of Microbiology, Bharathidasan University.

DBT, New Delhi.

54

INSPIRE internship program.
- Completed

Dr. N. Thajuddin,Department of Microbiology, Bharathidasan University.

DST, New Delhi.