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  • Prof Karthikeyan Subburamu

  • Head of the Centre
  • Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Publications 1992 - 2024

Publications

  • 92
    Journal Articles
  • 29
    Book Chapter
  • 2
    Book
  • 68
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 3
    Inbook
  • 2
    Review
  • 1
    proline
  • 1
    Incollection
  • 10
    Other
  • 29
    Projects
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1
  • 20

Citations / H-Index

701 Citations
10 h-index
671 Citations

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Expertise

Multidisciplinary Agriculture

Food and Agriculture Systems - Biological Engineering - Biomass refining - Fermentation & Anaerobic Microbiology- Carbon Sequestration

Personal Information

Prof Karthikeyan Subburamu

Male
Professor and Head cum Quality Manager, Food Quality Testing Laboratory (NABL Accredited), Center for Post Harvest Technology Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Lawley Road
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India - 641003


Experience

  • Head of the Centre

    Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

  • Professor

    Department of Renewable Energy Engineering

    Tamil Nadu Agricultural University


Qualification

  • Visiting Fellow

    Edinburgh Napier University, UK

  • Post Doc

    Durban University of Technology

  • Ph.D (Environmental Science)

    Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

  • M Sc (Ag)

    Tamil Nadu Agricultural University


Honours and Awards

2024

Global outreach contributing member

American Society for Microbiology

2023

Honorary Rosalind Member

London Journal Press

2021

Reviewer Excellence Award

Agricultural Research Communication Center

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2024

Global outreach contributing member

American Society for Microbiology

2023

Honorary Rosalind Member

London Journal Press

2021

Reviewer Excellence Award

Agricultural Research Communication Center

2020

National Best Teacher Award

Microbiological Society of India

2018

Elsevier Outstanding Contribution of Reviewing

Elsevier inc

2016

Best poster prize

5th International Conference on Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Plant Biomass

2016

Elsevier Outstanding Contribution of Reviewing

Elsevier Outstanding Contribution of Reviewing

2011

Best presentation prize

International Summit on Exploring the Secrets of Biofuels

2007

Best Teacher Award

TNAU

2005

Best Presenter 2nd

National conference

2004

Young Scientist Award

SERC, Dept. of Science & Technology, GOI

2000

Research Board of Advisors

The American Bibliographical Institute

1994

Senior Research Fellow – Agricultural Microbiology

Indian Ocuncil of Agricultural Research

1993

Agricultural Research Service awarded

Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board

1993

Dr Selman A Waksman Prize

TNAU

1993

Prof. G.Rangasamy Gold Medal

TNAU

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2023

Interaction of methanogenic and sulphidogenic activities in rice ecosystem under anticipatory climate changes (eCO2)

Syed Nyamath, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

2022

Methane mitigation and algal mediated carbon capture in wetland system under anticipatory climate change for reduced carbon footprint

K.Geetha Thanuja, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

2019

Deconstruction of renewable biomass feedstocks, saccharification and integration options for lignocellulosic sugars and fuel

Maheswari, M, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

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2023

Interaction of methanogenic and sulphidogenic activities in rice ecosystem under anticipatory climate changes (eCO2)

Syed Nyamath, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

2022

Methane mitigation and algal mediated carbon capture in wetland system under anticipatory climate change for reduced carbon footprint

K.Geetha Thanuja, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

2019

Deconstruction of renewable biomass feedstocks, saccharification and integration options for lignocellulosic sugars and fuel

Maheswari, M, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

2012

Diazotrophic and functional diversity analysis of culturables in rhizospheric soil of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton)

Panchami. P.S., Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2022

Microbiology Society, UK

Affiliate Member

2021

Rosalind Member of London Journals Press

Honorary Membership ID #OB15376

2020

Microbiologists Society, India

Life Member (MS /LM/524)

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2022

Microbiology Society, UK

Affiliate Member

2021

Rosalind Member of London Journals Press

Honorary Membership ID #OB15376

2020

Microbiologists Society, India

Life Member (MS /LM/524)

2020

Microbiology Society, UK (Membership No: C034693)

Affiliate Member

2008

South African Society for Microbiology, South Africa

Member

2004

National Academy of Agricultural Resource Management

Life Member

2000

Association of Microbiologists of India (No. 1052 – 2001)

Life Member

1998

Centre for Science and Environment, India

Member

1997

Madras Agricultural Students Union

Life Member

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Membership In Committees

2019

TNAU Institutional Development Plan

CoPI, Nodal Officer ESP & Procurement Officer

2019

Internal Quality Assurance Cell

Member

2018

Canteen Committee

Member

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2019

TNAU Institutional Development Plan

CoPI, Nodal Officer ESP & Procurement Officer

2019

Internal Quality Assurance Cell

Member

2018

Canteen Committee

Member

2017

Campus Development Committee

Member

2017

Students’ Welfare Committee

Member

2017

Hostel Management Committee

Member & Host

2017

University Accreditation Committee

Member

2014

UGC Online Student’s Grievance Redressal Portal

Nodal Officer

2013

AISHE - MHRD

University Nodal Officer

2013

UG Admission Committee

Member

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Research Projects

Up gradation of Food Testing Laboratory-Molecular diagnostic centre for detection of biological contaminants in foods

Funding Agency : MoFPI GOI

Synthesis and tailoring of novel degradable plastics using blue-green algal and tree oils for application in smart agriculture

Funding Agency : TNSCST

Strategies for management of Rice straw and microbial carbon use efficiency under changing climate

Funding Agency : ICAR - NICRA

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Up gradation of Food Testing Laboratory-Molecular diagnostic centre for detection of biological contaminants in foods

Funding Agency : MoFPI GOI

Synthesis and tailoring of novel degradable plastics using blue-green algal and tree oils for application in smart agriculture

Funding Agency : TNSCST

Strategies for management of Rice straw and microbial carbon use efficiency under changing climate

Funding Agency : ICAR - NICRA

Enhancing learning outcome, employability and entrepreneurial skills of farm graduates through excellence in education

Funding Agency : ICAR NAHEP

Consortia Research Platform on Energy from Agriculture - Bac-Algae systems

Funding Agency : ICAR CRP EA

Screening Iron Efficient Groundnut Genotypes and Assessing Contribution of Microbial Siderophores in a Calcareous Soil using Iron -59 Radiotracer"

Funding Agency : DST SERB

Pelletization of forage crops for enhancing livestock productivity

Funding Agency : TANII

Analysis of energy generation potential of renewable energy sources and production of sale of improved chulhas

Funding Agency : TNAU ERDF Venture capital

Enhancing Biogas Promotion and implementation through commercial module and consultancy of Renewable energy system

Funding Agency : TNAU ERDF VCS

Consortia Research Platform on Energy from Agriculture _ Enhancing algae biomass productivity

Funding Agency : ICAR CRP EA

Eliciting soil microbiome responses of rice for enhanced water and nutrient use efficiency under anticipated climate changes

Funding Agency : ICAR- NASF

Development of hybrid high rate biomethanation reactor with locally available media for treating wastewater and solid waste

Funding Agency : GOI MNRE

US-India Consortium for Development of Sustainable Advanced Lignocellulosic Biofuel Systems

Funding Agency : Indo-U.S. IUSSTF JCERD

Development of efficient processes for biomethanation and bioremediation efficiency of cassava sago effluent by nitrogen amendments and Spirulina cultivation under High Rate Algal Pond (HRAP) system

Funding Agency : MoEF GOI

Molecular detection and quantification of Shiga-like toxin producing Escherichia coli in fresh vegetables

Funding Agency : DBT GOI

Isolation of Clostridium strains and a two phase digestion system for efficient butanol production

Funding Agency : ICAR- NFBSFARA

Biodiesel production from algae

Funding Agency : Biodiesel production from algae

Poultry litter based biomethanation plant slurry handling and enrichment

Funding Agency : Poultry litter based biomethanation plant slurry handling and enrichment

Soil organic carbon dynamics vis-à-vis anticipatory climate change and crop adaptation strategies

Funding Agency : ICAR NAIP

Fermented products from fruits, vegetables and cereals

Funding Agency : ICAR AMAAS

Bioprospecting microalgae for biodiesel production Collaborative project with CSIR & MUT

Funding Agency : Plant Bio. South Africa

The evaluation of the efficacy of Azimsulfuron 50DF against transplanted rice weeds as post emergent application

Funding Agency : DuPont

Evaluation of fermented vegetables as effective prebiotic for probiotic lactobacilli

Funding Agency : TNSCST

Development of a biological treatment technology for community wastewater

Funding Agency : DST GOI

Evaluation of the efficacy of VelparK4 60% WP on sugarcane weeds as post-emergent application

Funding Agency : DuPont

Estimating the therapeutic and nutraceutical uses of Bamboo

Funding Agency : National Mission on Bamboo

Production of bioinoculants and their quality control

Funding Agency : VCS

Studies on the assessment of soil health in the polluted areas of Vaigai river basin

Funding Agency : PWD/WRO, Environmental Cell

Collection of methane and nitrous oxide gas samples in rice ecosystem

Funding Agency : National Remote Sensing Agency, GOI

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