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About me Dr. Vishnu M is a Scientist B at the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Government of Kerala. He is a Chemical engineer specializing in advanced water treatment technologies and environmental remediation. His research focuses on adsorption science, photocatalysis, algal bioremediation, biofuels and the development of innovative materials for hydrogen generation and removal of emerging contaminants from water. He obtained his PhD from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka and has contributed to the field through patents, international research publications, and book chapters in environmental technologies. His work aims to advance sustainable and scientifically robust solutions for pollution control, water security, and environmental sustainability. Schemes & programmes (including external funded Programmes): Academic Qualifications: PhD Subject: Environmental Engineering (Chemical Engineering) Title : Removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions using melanin coated polymer matrix Year: 2019 Institution: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal  Post-graduation Subject: M.Tech Chemical Engineering (Industrial Pollution Control) Year: 2015 University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal. Graduation Subject: B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Year: 2012 University: University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram Professional Experience/ Academic Positions: Assistant Professor Organization: Department of Chemical Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally Duration: 2020-2026 Research Fellow Organization: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal Duration: 2015-2017   Broad area Water and Wastewater Treatment Adsorption and Advanced Materials for Pollution Control Photocatalysis and Solar-Driven Environmental Remediation Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Production and Clean Energy Algal Biotechnology for Biofuels and Environmental Applications Details of ongoing and completed project Adsorptive removal of trivalent and pentavalent arsenic from aqueous solution using ilmenite-rich sand – Funded by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala Biodegradable chitosan-based film for food packaging – Funded by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala Microbial oil production from wastewater – Funded by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala Environmental pollutant degradation using advanced nanomaterials – Supported under the Young Innovators Program, Government of Kerala   Patents Method, System and Apparatus for Arsenic Removal from Water Using Functionalized Melanin. (Patent No. 368465) Removal of Heavy Metals from Contaminated Water by Adsorption Using Melanin Bound Activated Carbon. (Patent No. 351670) A Method of Preparing Adsorbents for the Removal of Arsenic. (Patent Application No.: 202441095239) Best cited Publications Manirethan, V., Raval, K., Rajan, R., Thaira, H., Balakrishnan, R.M., 2018. Kinetic and thermodynamicstudies on the adsorption of heavy metals from aqueous solution by melanin nanopigment obtained from marine source: Pseudomonas stutzeri. J. Environ. Manage. 214, 315–324. Manirethan, V., Raval, K., Rajan, R., Thaira, H., Balakrishnan, R.M., 2018. Data on the removal of heavy metals from aqueous solution by adsorption using melanin nanopigment obtained from marine source: Pseudomonas stutzeri. Data Br. 20, 178–189. Manirethan, V., Balakrishnan, R.M., 2020. Batch and continuous studies on the removal of heavy metals using biosynthesised melanin impregnated activated carbon. Environ. Technol. Innov. 20, 101085. Manirethan, V., Gupta, N., Balakrishnan, R.M., Raval, K., 2020. Batch and continuous studies on the removal of heavy metals from aqueous solution using biosynthesised melanin-coated PVDF membranes. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. 27, 24723–24737. Manirethan, V., Raval, K., Balakrishnan, R.M., 2020. Adsorptive removal of trivalent and pentavalent arsenic from aqueous solutions using iron and copper impregnated melanin extracted from the marine bacterium Pseudomonas stutzeri. Environ. Pollut. 257, 113576. URL of Google scholar/researchgate etc: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=AveGUT4AAAAJ&hl=en Top Performing Faculty Award, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kerala (2022) Invited Participant, Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) at Rashtrapati Bhavan organized by the National Innovation Foundation (2018) Second Best Poster Award, International Conference on Recent Trends in Molecular Medicine, supported by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (2011) Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering     Dr. Vishnu M KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala-695004 Email ID: vishnukscste@gmail.com Phone (Office/Mob):+ 91-471-2548  

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About me Dr. Ajeeshkumar KK has specialization in biochemistry and molecular biology research. His current research focuses on the extraction and isolation of bioactive compounds from natural products or sources using advanced extraction techniques, the development of nutraceutical and functional food products, and the assessment of their bioactivities using in vivo and in vitro models. He has also worked on toxicological evaluation of compounds using in vivo models, cancer proteomics, metabolomics and lipidomics using animal models, nutritional profiling, residue monitoring using HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS etc. He has also worked in Agri-Business Incubation Centre for support entrepreneurship and technology transfer. He is a member of The Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE). He has over 30 international and national publications to his credit. Schemes & programmes (including external funded Programmes): Academic Qualifications: PhD Subject: Biochemistry Year: 2018 Institution: Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) University: Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)  Post-graduation Subject: Biochemistry Year: 2012 University: Bharathiar University Graduation Subject: Biotechnology Year: 2010 University: Mahatma Gandhi University Professional Experience/ Academic Positions: Assistant Professor Organization: KAU Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Technology (KCAEFT), Kerala Agricultural University, Tavanur Duration: 18.06.2024 to 26.02.2026 Post-Doctoral Fellow Organization: Indian Council of Medical Research- National Institute of Child Health and Development Research (ICMR-NICHDR), New Delhi Duration: 25-10-2021 to 24-10-2023 Senior Research Fellow Organization: Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences-National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma (CCRAS-NARIP), Thrissur Duration: 07-12-2020 to 24-10-2021 Senior Research Fellow & Research Associate Organization: Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi Duration: 16-04-2013 to 29-02-2020 Assistant Organization: Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Thrissur Duration: 01-05-2012 to 31-03-2013 Broad area Bioactive compounds extraction and isolation In vitro and in vivo efficacy model studies In vivo toxicology model studies Nutritional biochemistry Residue monitoring Analytical Instrumentation Nutraceuticals and functional foods Basic Proteomics, metabolomics and lipidomics studies Agri-Business Incubation (ABI) and technology transfer Details of ongoing and completed project ICMR-Post Doctoral Fellow, ICMR-National Institute of Pathology October, 2021 to October 2023 (Completed) on project title “Temporal variation of proteoglycans expression in experimentally induced breast cancer model using proteomics approach: A possible therapeutic target for breast cancer Treatment” Best cited Publications Ajeeshkumar, K. K., Aneesh, P. A., Raju, N., Suseela, M., Ravishankar, C. N., & Benjakul, S. (2021). Advancements in liposome technology: Preparation techniques and applications in food, functional foods, and bioactive delivery: A review. Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety, 20(2), 1280-1306. Ajeeshkumar, K. K., Haridas, P. C., Ravichandran, R., Chatterjee, N. S., Roshni, S. S., Aneesh, P. A., … & Verma, S. (2025). Identification of lipid biomarkers at different stages of breast cancer by Rapid Evaporative Ionization Mass Spectrometry (REIMS) using syngeneic balb/c mice breast cancer model. Biochimie. Ajeeshkumar, K. K., Vishnu, K. V., Bineesh, K. K., Mathew, S., Sankar, T. V., & Asha, K. K. (2021). Macromineral and heavy metal profiles of selected deep-sea fish from the Kochi coast of the Arabian Sea, India. Marine pollution bulletin, 167, 112275. Aneesh, P. A., Ajeeshkumar, K. K., Lekshmi, R. K., Anandan, R., Ravishankar, C. N., & Mathew, S. (2022). Bioactivities of astaxanthin from natural sources, augmenting its biomedical potential: A review. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 125, 81-90. Vishnu, K. V., Chatterjee, N. S., Ajeeshkumar, K. K., Lekshmi, R. G. K., Tejpal, C. S., Mathew, S., & Ravishankar, C. N. (2017). Microencapsulation of sardine oil: Application of vanillic acid grafted chitosan as a bio-functional wall material. Carbohydrate Polymers, 174, 540-548. Nazar, N., Kumaran, A. K., Athira, A. S., Sivadas, M., Panda, S. K., Banerjee, K., & Chatterjee, N. S. (2024). Untargeted metabolomics reveals potential health risks associated with chronic exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations of 2-Phenylphenol. Science of The Total Environment, 912, 169172. URL of Googlescholar/researchgate etc: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=z14leiMAAAAJ&hl=en ICMR-Centenary Post-doctoral fellowship at Indian Council of Medical Research, 2021 Best paper presentation award at Maricon, Cochin University of Science and Technology, 2024 Best paper presentation award at AABS (Association of Advancement of Biodiversity Science), 2015 Best poster award at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, 2015 Best poster presentation award at Mar Athanasius college, Ernakulam 2013 Membership in Professional Bodies The Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE)- (LM-14084)       Dr. Ajeeshkumar K K, Junior Scientist Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P O, Thiruvananthapuram – 695004 Email ID: ajeesh.kscste@gmal.com Phone (Office/Mob):+ 91-471-2548  

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About me I am a Junior Scientist at the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) with research expertise in marine biotechnology, microbial natural products, and bioactive compound discovery from marine and freshwater organisms. My work focuses on the isolation and characterization of bioactive metabolites and exopolysaccharides from seaweed- and microalgae-associated bacteria, with potential applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and nutraceuticals. My research integrates microbial biotechnology, natural product chemistry, and molecular biology to identify novel compounds with antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and UV-protective properties. I have extensive experience in microbial isolation, genome mining for biosynthetic gene clusters, chromatographic and spectroscopic characterization, and bioactivity evaluation using in vitro and in vivo models. Schemes & programmes (including external funded Programmes): Academic Qualifications: PhD Subject: Marine Sciences Title:Development of Polyketide Class of Compounds from Seaweed-associated Firmicutes and their Pharmacological Potential Year: 2023 Institution: Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute University: Cochin University of Science and Technology  Post-graduation Subject: Marine Microbiology and Marine Drugs Year: 2017 University: Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) Graduation Subject: Microbiology Year: 2015 University: Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Professional Experience/ Academic Positions: Junior Scientist Organization: Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) Duration: 27-02-2026 to till date Research Associate Organization: Centre of Excellence in Nutraceuticals (CoEN), An Institute Under KSCSTE, Bio 360 Life Science Park, Thonnakkal, Thiruvananthapuram Duration: 08-01-2025 to 26-02-2026 Research Associate (RUSA Project) Organization: School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala Duration: 01-08-2023 to 07-01-2025 Broad area Marine Biotechnology Environmental Biotechnology Natural Products Microbiology Cosmeceuticals Genome Mining Microbiomics Bioprospecting Bioproducts Details of ongoing and completed project   Best cited Publications Sumayya Asharaf, Kajal Chakraborty, Silpa Kunnappilly Paulose, Shubhajit Dhara, Rekha Devi Chakraborty, Chesvin Varghese, A sulfated exopolysaccharide from Bacillus altitudinis MTCC13046 accelerates cutaneous wound healing via dermal fibroblast migration: Insights into an in vivo wound re-epithelialization, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,2025,141001,ISSN0141-8130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.141001 Sumayya Asharaf, Kajal Chakraborty, Chesvin Varghese, Rekha Devi Chakraborty, Silpa Kunnappilly Paulose, Shubhajit Dhara, A sulfated fucopyranosyl-glucosamino-glucopyranose from marine heterotrophic Bacillus tequilensis regulates inflammatory cytokines in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated human monocyte THP-1 cells. Int J Biol Macromol. 2025 Jun;314:144053. https://doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.144053. Epub 2025 May 8. PMID: 40345301. Sumayya Asharaf, Kajal Chakraborty, Silpa Kunnappilly Paulose, Shubhajit Dhara, Rekha Devi Chakraborty, Chesvin Varghese. Photoprotective sulfated mannogalactan from heterotrophic Bacillus velezensis blocks UV-A mediated matrix metalloproteinase expression and nuclear DNA damage in human dermal fibroblast. Journal of photochemistry and photobiology.B,Biology, 2024,260, 113022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2024.113022 Sumayya Asharaf, Kajal Chakraborty, Seaweed-associated heterotrophic Bacillus altitudinis MTCC13046: A promising marine bacterium for use against human hepatocellular adenocarcinoma” Arch Microbiol.2023; 205(1):10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-022-03346-2 Sumayya Asharaf, Kajal Chakraborty, Pharmacological potential of seaweed-associated heterotrophic Firmicutes. Lett Appl Microbiol. 2022. 75(4):1042-1054. https://doi.org/10.1111/lam.13780 URL of Googlescholar/researchgate etc: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=23KOMDkAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao Postgraduation University Rank Holder and Gold medallist at Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies in 2017 DST-INSPIRE FELLOWSHIP Awardee (IF170768) Department of Science and Technology For pursuing PhD. Membership in Professional Bodies Microbiology Society of India       Dr. Sumayya Asharaf, Junior Scientist Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P O, Thiruvananthapuram – 695004 Email ID: sumayya.kscste@gmail.com Phone (Office/Mob):+ 91-471-2548250