Research Associate-II at Pondicherry University, India
Dr. R. Prathiviraj is a bioinformatics expert with extensive experience in metagenomics, systems biology, protein engineering, and structural bioinformatics. With a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Bharathidasan University, he has contributed significantly to genomic and metagenomic research, including developing computational models and databases. His research experience spans over 11 years, with 5 years post-Ph.D. and over 56 research publications.
Publication Profile
🎓 Education:
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics – Bharathidasan University, 2019
- M.Phil. in Bioinformatics – Bharathidasan University, 2013
- M.Sc. in Bioinformatics – Bharathidasan University, 2011
🏆 Achievements:
- Publications: 56 research papers, 6 book chapters, 1 conference proceeding
- H-index: 14 | i10-index: 25 | Total Citations: 510
- Projects: Led a DST-SERB-funded project on thermophilic CO₂ bioconversion (₹2.1 million)
- Database Development: Developed CPSIR-CM DB, in silico organisms iPR654 and iCS758
- Awards:
- India Prime Icon-Young Researcher Award (2021)
- InSc-Research Excellence Award (2020)
- Best Young Researcher Award by GRABS Educational Trust (2019)
💻 Skills & Technical Expertise:
- Programming: C, C++, Java, R (Basic), Perl, HTML, Visual Basic
- Operating Systems: Windows XP/2000, Linux
- Bioinformatics Tools: RasMol, Swiss PDB, PyMol, Autodock, Simpheny™, MEGA, BioEdit, and more
- Commercial Software for Drug Discovery: Schrödinger™, Discovery Studio™
🔬 Research Interests:
- Metagenomics & NGS
- Systems Biology & Genome-Scale Reconstruction
- Molecular Modeling & Protein Engineering
- Structural Bioinformatics & Drug Design
🌐 Professional Memberships:
- Board Member & Research Advisory, Xcellogen Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
- Life Member, Institute of Scholars (InSc)
- Advisory Member, Biodiversity Team, Bharathidasan University
Publication Top Notes
- Methanobacterium Formicicum as a Target Rumen Methanogen for the Development of New Methane Mitigation Interventions: A Review
- P. Chellapandi, M. Bharathi, C. Sangavai, R. Prathiviraj, Veterinary and Animal Science, 36, 2018
- A Gelatinized Lipopeptide Diet Effectively Modulates Immune Response, Disease Resistance and Gut Microbiome in Penaeus vannamei Challenged with Vibrio parahaemolyticus
- R. Prathiviraj, R. Rajeev, H. Fernandes, K. Rathna, A.N. Lipton, J. Selvin, Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 112, 92-107, 2021
- HRLC-ESI-MS-Based Identification of Active Small Molecules from Cissus quadrangularis and Likelihood of Their Action Towards the Primary Targets of Osteoarthritis
- L.D. Kumar, R. Prathiviraj, M. Selvakumar, R. Guna, E. Abbirami, T. Sivasudha, Journal of Molecular Structure, 1199, 127048, 2020
- Zoonotic Evolution and Implications of Microbiome in Viral Transmission and Infection
- R. Rajeev, R. Prathiviraj, G.S. Kiran, J. Selvin, Virus Research, 290, 198175, 2020
- Analysis of Modularity in Proteome-Wide Protein Interaction Networks of Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus Strain ΔH and Metal-Loving Bacteria
- R. Prathiviraj, B. Sheela, P. Chellapandi, Journal of Proteins and Proteomics, 1-12, 2019
- Phylogenomic Proximity and Comparative Proteomic Analysis of SARS-CoV-2
- R. Prathiviraj, G.S. Kiran, J. Selvin, Gene Reports, 20, 100777, 2020
- Structure–Function Discrepancy in Clostridium botulinum C3 Toxin for Its Rational Prioritization as a Subunit Vaccine
- R. Prathiviraj, A. Prisilla, P. Chellapandi, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 34 (6), 1317-1329, 2016
- Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. Leaves Alleviate Adjuvant-Induced Rheumatoid Arthritis in Rats via Modulating the Finest Disease Targets – IL2RA, IL18 and VEGFA
- L. Dinesh Kumar, M. Selvakumar, R. Sasikala, R. Guna, E. Abbirami, R. Prathiviraj, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 40 (18), 8155-8168, 2022
- Gut Microbiome Responses in the Metabolism of Human Dietary Components: Implications in Health and Homeostasis
- R. Rajeev, P.S. Seethalakshmi, P.K. Jena, R. Prathiviraj, G.S. Kiran, J. Selvin, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 62 (27), 7615-7631, 2022
- Modeling a Global Regulatory Network of Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus Strain ∆H
- R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, Network Modeling Analysis in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics, 9 (1), 17, 2020
- Potential Probiotic Properties and Molecular Identification of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Fermented Millet Porridge or Ragi Koozh and Jalebi Batter
- M. Manovina, B. Thamarai Selvi, R. Prathiviraj, J. Selvin, Animal Gene, 26, 200134, 2022
- A Novel Anti-Infective Molecule Nesfactin Identified from Sponge-Associated Bacteria Nesterenkonia sp. MSA31 Against Multidrug Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- G.S. Kiran, A. Sajayan, G. Priyadharshini, A. Balakrishnan, R. Prathiviraj, Microbial Pathogenesis, 157, 104923, 2021
- A Hijack Mechanism of Indian SARS-CoV-2 Isolates for Relapsing Contemporary Antiviral Therapeutics
- R. Prathiviraj, S. Saranya, M. Bharathi, P. Chellapandi, Computers in Biology and Medicine, 132, 104315, 2021
- Structural Constraints-Based Evaluation of Immunogenic Avirulent Toxins from Clostridium botulinum C2 and C3 Toxins as Subunit Vaccines
- A. Prisilla, R. Prathiviraj, R. Sasikala, P. Chellapandi, Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 44, 17-27, 2016
- Network Pharmacology-Based Analysis of Astragalus propinquus Components for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes
- T.R. Sivakumar, D. Surendhirana, K. Chen, P. Lv, A. Vinothkanna, R. Prathiviraj, South African Journal of Botany, 139, 92-105, 2021
- Molecular Evolutionary Constraints that Determine the Avirulence State of Clostridium botulinum C2 Toxin
- A. Prisilla, R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, Journal of Molecular Evolution, 84, 174-186, 2017
- Fermentation Microbiome and Metabolic Profiles of Indian Palm Wine
- R. Prathiviraj, R. Rajeev, C.M. Jose, A. Begum, J. Selvin, G.S. Kiran, Gene Reports, 27, 101543, 2022
- Comparative Genomic Analysis Reveals Starvation Survival Systems in Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus ΔH
- R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, Anaerobe, 64, 102216, 2020
- Functional Annotation of Operome from Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus ΔH: An Insight to Metabolic Gap Filling
- R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 123, 350-362, 2019
- A Comprehensive Review on Methane’s Dual Role: Effects in Climate Change and Potential as a Carbon-Neutral Energy Source
- M. Sobanaa, R. Prathiviraj, J. Selvin, M. Prathaban, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-16, 2024