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  • Prof D Dhanasekaran

  • Professor
  • Bharathidasan University
Publications 2009 - 2025

Publications

  • 86
    Journal Articles
  • 104
    Book Chapter
  • 24
    Book
  • 2
    Review
  • 19
    Other
  • 9
    Projects
  • 5

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2 Citations
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142 Citations

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Expertise

Microbiology

Actinobacteria, Cyanobacterial Ecology and Genomics (1) Genome wide approaches of actinobacteria, cyanobacteria- Biosynthetic gene cluster analysis. (2) Microbiome analysis using Next generation sequencing methods- Microbiome of actinorhizal plant root nodules, lichen, mushrooms, algal bloom in lake and dairy cow, buffalo reproductive system. (3) Probiotics formulations and biopolymers developments from actinobacteria, cyanobacteria.

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Prof D Dhanasekaran

Male
Department of Microbiology, Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, - 620024

Experience

  • Professor

    Department of Microbiology

    Bharathidasan University

Qualification

  • UGC- Raman Post Doctoral Fellow

    University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, USA

  • Ph.D

    Bharathidasan University

Honours and Awards

2025

SAB Distinguished Biotechnologist Award

Society for Applied Biotechnology, India

2024

MBSI Senior Teacher Award

Microbiologists of India(MBSI)

2022

INSA Visiting Scientist Fellowship (2022-23) awarded to visit CSIR- Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore

Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi, Government of India

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2025

SAB Distinguished Biotechnologist Award

Society for Applied Biotechnology, India

2024

MBSI Senior Teacher Award

Microbiologists of India(MBSI)

2022

INSA Visiting Scientist Fellowship (2022-23) awarded to visit CSIR- Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore

Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi, Government of India

2022

Elected as Fellow of Linnean Society (FLS) of London, UK

Linnean Society (FLS) of London, UK

2022

Agathiyar Chemical Biology Award

Society of Chemical and Synthetic Biology (SCSB), India

2016

UGC-Raman Post Doctoral Fellowship to visit University of New Hampshire, Durham, USA

University Grants Commission, Government of India

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2025

Morphological, biochemical and Whole genome characterization of healthy oral microbiome to reveal the biotherapeutics potential of Limosilactobacillus fermentum

GUHANRAJ. R, Bharathidasan University

2025

Microbiome and proteome profiling of Psychedelic Mushrooms: An in vitro and in silico analysis of Antimicrobial and Anticancer properties

B. Karthiyayini, Bharathidasan University

2024

Diversity of lichen and their associated actinobacteria for the exploration of antimicrobial compounds

V. Vishnu Raja, Bharathidasan University

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2025

Morphological, biochemical and Whole genome characterization of healthy oral microbiome to reveal the biotherapeutics potential of Limosilactobacillus fermentum

GUHANRAJ. R, Bharathidasan University

2025

Microbiome and proteome profiling of Psychedelic Mushrooms: An in vitro and in silico analysis of Antimicrobial and Anticancer properties

B. Karthiyayini, Bharathidasan University

2024

Diversity of lichen and their associated actinobacteria for the exploration of antimicrobial compounds

V. Vishnu Raja, Bharathidasan University

2021

Multifunctional Effects of Frankia from Root Nodules of Actinorhizal Plant

M.Narayanasamy, Bharathidasan University

2020

Exploration of Multifaceted Probiotic Actinobacteria for augmented Broiler Chicken Production

G.Vinothini , Bharathidasan University

2017

Investigation on Actinobacteria Mediated Nano Silver for Sporicidal, Mycotoxin Detoxification and Soil Metagenomic DNA Extraction Applications

P.M. Gopinath, Bharathidasan University

2017

In vitro and in vivo characterization of cultivable animal faecal actinobacteria for the development of probiotic dietary supplement in broiler production

S. Latha, Bharathidasan University

2017

Desert Actinobacteria: Isolation, characterization and pharmacological potentials of bioactive compound

K.Nithiya , Bharathidasan University

2017

An In-vitro and In-vivo Antibacterial Potency and Synergistic Effect of Actinobacteria Mediated Silver Nanoparticles against Multidrug Resistant Pathogens

A.Ranjani, Bharathidasan University

2016

Diversity, characterization of mosquitoes and marine Actinobacteria for Mosquitocidal bioactive compound against Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedesaegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)

K.Rajesh, Bharathidasan University

2016

Hepatotoxic potential of ochratoxin A and citrinin, alone and in combination in an in vitro system

L. Gayathri, Bharathidasan University

2014

Diversity, Ecobiology and Taxonomic Characterization Freshwater Microalgae in Theni District

Suresh.A, Bharathidasan University

2014

Diversity, characterization and Bioheribicidal potential of terrestrial Actinobacteria against selected Weeds

P.Priyadharsini, Bharathidasan University

2012

Exploration of keratinolytic Actinobacteria for the bioconversion of poultry feather waste into poultry feed supplement

Subhasish Saha, Bharathidasan University

2011

Molecular Diagnosis, Characterization and Antimicrobial studies of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and associated Microbial pathogens in Female Infertility cases

C. Anchana Devi, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2025

World Data Centre for Microorganisms constructed World Federation for Culture Collections (WFCC)

Affiliate Member

2022

Society of Chemical and Synthetic Biology (SCSB)

Life Member

2022

Microbiologists Society, India (MBSI)

Life Member

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2025

World Data Centre for Microorganisms constructed World Federation for Culture Collections (WFCC)

Affiliate Member

2022

Society of Chemical and Synthetic Biology (SCSB)

Life Member

2022

Microbiologists Society, India (MBSI)

Life Member

2019

Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments (SAAE)

Life Member

2017

American Society of Microbiology (ASM)

Annual Member

2017

North American Mycology Association (NAMA), USA

Annual Member

2017

International Symbiosis Society

Annual Member

2015

Mycological Society of India

Life Member

2010

National Academy of Biological Sciences (NABS)

Life Member

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Membership In Committees

2024

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC) at Bharathidasan University

Internal Expert

2023

Institutional Ethics Committee,Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Tiruchirappalli- 621 105

External Member -Basic Medical Scientist

2022

Microbiologists Society, India

 State President

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2024

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC) at Bharathidasan University

Internal Expert

2023

Institutional Ethics Committee,Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Tiruchirappalli- 621 105

External Member -Basic Medical Scientist

2022

Microbiologists Society, India

 State President

2022

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology (Clinical Microbiology Journal, IF 5.3)

Guest Associate Editor

2021

Bharathidasan University Student Induction Programme-2021(BDU-SIP-2021) for M.Sc., Life Sciences

Faculty Coordinator

2020

Permanent affiliation Inspection commission- B.Sc., Microbiology course

 Subject Expert - AVC College (Autonomous),Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai – 609305

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Research Projects

Postbiotic as biopreservatives in fruit juice production and optimization using probiotic bacteria Limosilactobacillus fermentum

Funding Agency : Chief Minister's Research Grant (CMRG), Tamil Nadu Govt. Of India

Establishment of National Repository for Microalgae and Cyanobacteria-Freshwater-II Phase

Funding Agency : Deptartment of Biotechnology (DBT) Govt. of India

Actinobacterial symbionts from Root nodules of Actinorhizal plant Casuarina species

Funding Agency : Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA 2.0)

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Postbiotic as biopreservatives in fruit juice production and optimization using probiotic bacteria Limosilactobacillus fermentum

Funding Agency : Chief Minister's Research Grant (CMRG), Tamil Nadu Govt. Of India

Establishment of National Repository for Microalgae and Cyanobacteria-Freshwater-II Phase

Funding Agency : Deptartment of Biotechnology (DBT) Govt. of India

Actinobacterial symbionts from Root nodules of Actinorhizal plant Casuarina species

Funding Agency : Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA 2.0)

Microalgae-based bioremediation of municipal solid waste leachate

Funding Agency : BDU-Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ZIGMA Global Environ Solutions

Culturable Actinomycetes Associated with Coastal Lichens: A Potential Source of Bioactive Compounds

Funding Agency : Deptartment of Biotechnology (DBT) Govt. of India

Biosynthesis and antimicrobial applications of silver nanoparticles from marine actinobacteria against the multidrug resistant microbial pathogens

Funding Agency : University Grants Commission, India

Evaluation of Larvicidal Effect of Actinobacterial Metabolites for Biological Control of Culex Mosquito

Funding Agency : Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) Govt. of India

Entrepreneurship programme of Oyster Mushroom cultivation technology for SC/ST population in and around Tiruchirappalli District

Funding Agency : Deptartment of Biotechnology (DBT) Govt. of India

Characterization of Novel Streptomyces sp. as a potential bioactive substance producer from marine soil of east coastal region of Tamil Nadu

Funding Agency : International Foundation for Science-IFS, Sweden

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