Prathiviraj Ragothaman | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

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

🎓 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

 

Mudasir Akbar | Renewable energy | Excellence in Research

Dr Mudasir Akbar |  Renewable energy |  Excellence in Research

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,  India

 

Dr. Mudasir Akbar Shah graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Srinagar Kashmir, India. He completed his Master of Technology in Chemical Engineering in Computer Aided Process and Plant Design (CAPD) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India. He completed his PhD in Chemical Engineering (Renewable Energy) from the National Institute of Technology Srinagar, Kashmir, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. Dr. Shah then worked as an assistant professor through the United Nations Development Programme for more than 2 years in Ethiopia.

Profile:

Educational Background:

  • B.Tech in Chemical Engineering: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Kashmir, India
  • M.Tech in Chemical Engineering (Computer Aided Process and Plant Design): Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, India
  • PhD in Chemical Engineering (Renewable Energy): NIT Srinagar, in collaboration with IIT Roorkee

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor: United Nations Development Programme, Ethiopia
  • Lecturer, Researcher, and Assistant Professor (Contract): NIT Srinagar, Kashmir
  • Postdoctoral Researcher: Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Malaysia
  • Senior Lecturer: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Achievements:

  • Established Energy Laboratories at UNITEN, NIT Srinagar, and KIOT
  • President of Civil Society Lolab Ek EHSAS, contributing to education, health, and environmental sectors
  • Associate Editor for Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
  • Guest Editor for multiple journals

Skills:

  • Extensive laboratory analysis techniques
  • Proven ability to work in diverse international environments

Research Focus:

  • Carbon dioxide production
  • Hydrogen production through electrocatalytic processes
  • Nanotechnology
  • Bio-fuel production by thermochemical conversion technology

Academic Metrics:

  • Citations: 319 (all since 2019)
  • h-index: 5 (all since 2019)
  • i10-index: 4 (all since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Applications of nanotechnology in smart textile industry: A critical review
    • Authors: AQ Mudasir Akbar Shah, Bilal Masood Pirzada, Gareth Price, Abel L. Shibiru
    • Journal: Journal of Advanced Research
    • Citations: 165 (2022)
  • Biomass residue characterization for their potential application as biofuels
    • Authors: MA Shah, MNS Khan, V Kumar
    • Journal: Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry
    • Citations: 70 (2018)
    • Pages: 2137-2145
  • Bio-Char Characterization Produced from Walnut Shell Biomass through Slow Pyrolysis: Sustainable for Soil Amendment and an Alternate Bio-Fuel
    • Authors: MAAIAA Rami Alfattani, Mudasir Akbar Shah, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui
    • Journal: Energies
    • Citations: 42 (2021)
    • Volume: 15 (1)
  • Pyrolysis of walnut shell residues in a fixed bed reactor: Effects of process parameters, chemical and functional properties of bio-oil
    • Authors: MA Shah, NS Khan, V Kumar, A Qurashi
    • Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
    • Citations: 26 (2021)
    • Volume: 9 (4)
    • Article Number: 105564
  • Development of sustainable biomass residues for biofuels applications
    • Authors: R Shah, M.A., Hayder, G., Kumar
    • Journal: Scientific Report
    • Citations: 6 (2023)
    • Volume: 13
    • Article Number: 14248
    • Pages: 1-18
  • Application of nanotechnology in the agricultural and food processing industries: A review
    • Authors: MA Shah, T Shahnaz, JH Masoodi, S Nazir, A Qurashi, GH Ahmed
    • Journal: Sustainable Materials and Technologies
    • Citations: 3 (2023)
    • Article Number: e00809
  • Graphene-based nanoarchitecture as a potent cushioning/filler in polymer composites and their applications
    • Authors: HAA Tasrin Shahnaz, Gasim Hayder, Mudasir A. Shah, Mohd Zakwan Ramli
    • Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology
    • Citations: 3 (2023)
  • Carbon dioxide conversion to value-added products and fuels: opportunities and challenges: a critical review
    • Authors: MA Shah, AL Shibiru, V Kumar, VC Srivastava
    • Journal: International Journal of Green Energy
    • Citations: 2 (2023)
    • Pages: 1-20
  • Kinetics of walnut shells through Pyrolysis Assessed as an alternative Bio-fuel
    • Authors: VK Mudasir Akbar Shah, N. S. Khana
    • Journal: International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT)
    • Citations: 2 (2020)
    • Volume: 9 (5)
  • Fueling sustainability: Co-pyrolysis of microalgae biomass and waste plastics for renewable energy and waste mitigation
  • VRFT Control for an Alternate Activated Sludge Process with a Coupled Settling Model
    • Authors: N Hernandez Velasquez, E Mojica-Nava, A Vande Wouwer
    • Conference: 2019 IEEE 4th Colombian Conference on Automatic Control
    • Publication Year: 2019
  • Thermogravimetric Analysis of different types of walnut shells in Air and Nitrogen:
    • Authors: MNSK Mudasir Akbar Shah
    • Conference: Two-day National Conference, National Institute of Technology Srinagar
    • Publication Year: 2016
  • Real-time Monitoring of water pollution in fresh water lakes in Kashmir using wireless sensors
    • Authors: SAS Mudasir Akbar Shah
    • Conference: Institution of Engineers from 5th September
    • Publication Year: 2015
  • Synthesis of Monodisperse Anatase Phase aqueous stabilized TiO2 Nano-particles
    • Authors: MNSK Mudasir Akbar Shah, M.A. Rather
    • Conference: Two-day National Conference, National Institute of Technology Srinagar
    • Publication Year: 2015
  • Application of Bioprocesses and Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering
    • Authors: MNSK Mudasir Akbar Shah
    • Conference: SGGS Institute of Engineering and Technology Nanded Maharastra, 18th-22nd
    • Publication Year: 2014
  • Bioremediation of Dal Lake
    • Authors: MNSK Mudasir Akbar Shah
    • Conference: 101st Indian Science Congress Association (ISC), University of Jammu
    • Publication Year: 2014
  • Oxide Nanostructures and their potential applications in day-to-day life
    • Authors: MA Shah
    • Conference: 67th Annual session, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), CHEMCON
    • Publication Year: 2014
  • Preparation and Characterization of Activated Carbon using Locally Available Almond Shells
    • Authors: IMM Mudasir Akbar Shah
    • Conference: 54th Annual session, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), CHEMCON
    • Publication Year: 2011