Name: Dr.R.Arvindganth
Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification:  M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Year of Joining:  2024
Work Experience: 7 years of teaching and 5 years of Research
Subject Specialization  Bio Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Nanotechnology, Herbal Technology, Mycology, Biochemistry, Cancer Biology.

RESEARCH

My research focused on Isolation, identification, and characterization of Endophytic fungi from Medicinal Plants. Further study of Biogenic synthesis of Nanoparticles from different biological sources, applications, and their advancement in drug delivery.

Peer-Reviewed Research

  • Kathiravan.G, SriRaman.V, Rajangam. B, Rajasekar.A (2014). Infra-Red Spectral Analysis of Taxol Produced by Different Species of Pestalotiopsis. Analytical & Bioanalytical Techniques, Vol. 5, Issue 4.
  • Arvindganth Rajasekar, Hemalatha.S (2015). Preliminary Photochemical Screening, Anti-Bacterial Activity and Anticancer Activity of Clerodendrum inerme. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 04.
  • Arvindganth Rajasekar, Hemalatha.S (2015). Anti-Bacterial Activity and Photochemical Analysis of Clerodendrum inerme. International Research Journal of Pharmacy, 6(2), pp. 169-172.
  • Thilagavathi.T, Arvindganth.R, Dhivya.R, Vidhya.D (2015). Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Different Solvent Mediated Medicinal Plant Extracts Evaluated. International Research Journal of Pharmacy, 6(4), pp. 246-248.
  • Arvindganth. R, Kamacthi Ulagapan, Thilagavathi. T (2015). Preliminary Phytochemical Screening from South Indian Medicinal Plants. Nucleus Biotechnology, 1(1), pp. 7-5.
  • Rajasekar Arvindganth, Govindarajan Kathiravan, Thirugnanasambandam, Thilagavathi, Varsha B. (2016). Genetic diversity and Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA analysis of Pestalotia sp. isolates of endophytes from different hosts. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, Vol. 9, Issue 5, pp. 189-193.
  • G. Kathiravan, R. Arvindganth, T. Thilagavathi, B. Sampathkumar, B. Rajangam (2016). Investigation of Phytochemical and Antimicrobial activity from Chrysanthemum roseus and evaluation of plant-mediated Nanoparticle synthesis. Asian Journal of Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc., Vol. 18, 123-128.
  • Arvindganth. R, Vardhana. J, Kathiravan. G. (2016). In vitro Cytotoxicity study and green synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles using Eclipla Prostrata (L.) against HT-29 cell line. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, Vol. 9, Issue 5, pp. 1-5.
  • B. Varsha, R. Arvindganth, G. Kathiravan (2016). Xylorious biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their cytotoxicity effects against HT-29 cell line. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Biology Chemical Sciences, 7(5), pp. 1578-1583.
  • R. Arvindganth, K.V. Anupriya, G. Kathiravan (2017). Enhancement of Anticancer drug Annonamuricata against HT-29 cell line using silver nanoparticles. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology.
  • R. Arvindganth, G. Kathiravan (2019). Biogenic synthesis of Gold Nanoparticle from Enicostema axillare and their in vitro cytotoxicity study against MCF-7 cell line. Journal of Bionanoscience. DOI: 10.1007/s12668-019-00656-6.
  • Nagaraja Sreeharsha, Govindarajan Kathiravan, Kalyanaraman Rajagopal, R. Arvindganth (2020). Synthesis, Characterization and biological activity of Silver Nanoparticles synthesized from Aristolochia bracteolate lam. PhcogMag, 1671568-4683188 130031.
  • Arvindganth Rajasekar, Godavari Amar, Sasikala Sekar, Vijayapriya Subramanian, Priyadharsini Deivasigamani, Manicka Moorthi (2020). Review On Host Range Expansion and Emergence Of Pathogens. Journal of Xidian University. ISSN No: 1001-2400. DOI: 10.37896/jxu17.7/006.
  • Godavari Amar, Manicka Moorthi, Arvindganth Rajasekar (2023). Review on Anti-Diabetic Research of Two Important Spices: Trachyspermum ammi and Pimpinella anisum. BIO Integration.

Keynote Lecture Delivered

  • Faculty Exchange Programme lecture entitled “Antioxidants and its Prospective” at Brawijaya University, Indonesia, 2023.

Workshop Organized

  • ISCA sponsored Workshop on CHROMATOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES, Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, 17.3.2022.
  • ISCA sponsored workshop on “Women Empowerment through Invitro Plant Propagation,” Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, 23.3.2022.
  • Workshop on "Genetic Engineering using CRISPR technology," Workshop & training center program in association with the Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College & Makeintern e-cell (IIT Kharagpur), 2.11.2022 to 4.11.2022.
  • Workshop on "Plant Cell and In Vitro Culture," Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, 23.2.2023.
  • Workshop on Hands-on Training on "Basic Mammalian Cell Culture Techniques," Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, 27 & 28 Feb 2023.

Training Program

  • Completed a course on “Biochemical Techniques,” Organized by Grace Medical Institute, Tamilnadu, India, 2012.
  • “Nanoparticle Synthesis for Nano Biotechnology” Organized by Bio Lim Centre for Life Sciences, Chennai, 2012.
  • Completed a course on “Clinical Research Course,” Organized by Deepam Medical Institute, Tamilnadu, India, 2019.
  • Completed a course on “Cyber Security Law” Organized by Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Tamilnadu, India, 2023.

Book Chapters

  • Arvindganth Rajasekar, Priyadarshini Deivasigamani, Godavari Amar, Sasi Kala (2023). A Review on Screening, Isolation, and Characterization of Phytochemicals in Plant Materials: Methods and Techniques. Pharmacological Benefits of Natural Agents. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6737-4.

Paper Presentation in National/International Conferences

  • Arvindganth.R, Katiravan.G, Thilagavathi.T (2013). Isolation and Identification of Pestalotiopsis sp. from Medicinal Plants and their RAPD Analysis. Participated & Oral Presentation. International Conference on Biotechnology, Thirupathi.
  • Arvindganth.R, Kathiravan.G, Dhivya.R, Vidhya.D (2014). Investigation of Anti-Cancer Activity and Phytochemical Analysis of Clerodendrum inerme. Participated & Oral Presentation. International Asian Plant Science Conference, Bhairahawa, Nepal.
  • Arvindganth.R, Kathiravan.G, Thilagavathi.T (2015). Investigation of Phytochemical and Anti-Microbial Activity from Chrysanthemum Roseus and Evaluate the Plant Mediated Nano Particle Synthesis. Participated & Poster Presentation. National Conference on Nanotechnology, Stella Maris.
  • Arvindganth.R, Kathiravan.G (2015). Xyloris Biogenic Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Cytotoxicity Activity. Poster Presentation. National Conference on Marine Biotechnology, Vels University.
  • Arvindganth.R, Kathiravan.G (2016). Enhancement of Anticancer Drug Annonamuricata against HT-29 Cell Line using Silver Nanoparticles. National Conference on Biomaterials from Microorganisms and Medicinal Plants for Human Welfare, Vels University.
CONTACT
  • Email:arvindganth_microbio@msrcasc.edu.in
    Department of Microbiology
    M.S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce
    Bangalore - 560054, India
  • Office: 080-23608597