Prathiviraj Ragothaman | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award Posted on 29/10/202429/10/2024 by sciencefather Dr Prathiviraj Ragothaman | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award 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 Scopus Google Scholar 🎓 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. 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