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  • Dr Gowrishankar Shanmugaraj

  • Assistant Professor
  • Alagappa University
Publications 2012 - 2023

Publications

  • 37
    Journal Articles
  • 2
    Book Chapter
  • 2
    Review
  • 4
    Projects
  • 29
  • 9
  • 1
  • 3

Citations / H-Index

980 Citations
21 h-index
1023 Citations

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Expertise

Microbiology

Molecular Epidemiology: Molecular characterization of multidrug resistant clinical pathogens, especially MRSA. Antivirulence Therapy -“Pathoblockers”: An alternative approach to combat AMR. Molecular insights into the mode of action of antivirulence agents through OMICS approach. Phage Therapy: Therapeutic characterization of phages against human and aquaculture pathogens. Repurposing of Antifungal Drugs: success through synergistic combination with antivirulence agents.

Personal Information

Dr Gowrishankar Shanmugaraj

Male
Department of Biotechnology, Science Campus, Alagappa University Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
, Sivaganga, India - 630003


Experience

  • Assistant Professor

    Department of Biotechnology

    Alagappa University


Qualification

  • Ph.D

    Alagappa University

  • Post M.Sc., Advanced Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics

    Alagappa University

  • M.Sc.,

    Bharathidasan University


Honours and Awards

2022

Promising Research Award – 2022 presented by Alagappa University (on Sept 5th, 2022) in recognition of the contribution made towards ‘EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH’

Alagappa University

2020

“Best e-PPT Presentation Awards” for the papers presented at the International Virtual Conference on Emerging, Medical, Biomedical and Biological Sciences (IVCEMBBS-2020) jointly organized by SynBiogenica Labs, India, ACE International Pte Ltd., Singapore and Pegaso Canton, Italy during October 24 – 26, 2020. (By my Research Scholars Ms. C. Karthika and Ms. R. Jothi)

SynBiogenica Labs, India, ACE International Pte Ltd., Singapore and Pegaso Canton, Italy

2019

Outstanding Researcher Award -2019 presented by Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, SIMATS, Chennai at the International Conference “Horizon 2019” The Epitome of Biomedical Research, held during 28th February to 1st March 2019

Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, SIMATS, Chennai

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2022

Promising Research Award – 2022 presented by Alagappa University (on Sept 5th, 2022) in recognition of the contribution made towards ‘EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH’

Alagappa University

2020

“Best e-PPT Presentation Awards” for the papers presented at the International Virtual Conference on Emerging, Medical, Biomedical and Biological Sciences (IVCEMBBS-2020) jointly organized by SynBiogenica Labs, India, ACE International Pte Ltd., Singapore and Pegaso Canton, Italy during October 24 – 26, 2020. (By my Research Scholars Ms. C. Karthika and Ms. R. Jothi)

SynBiogenica Labs, India, ACE International Pte Ltd., Singapore and Pegaso Canton, Italy

2019

Outstanding Researcher Award -2019 presented by Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, SIMATS, Chennai at the International Conference “Horizon 2019” The Epitome of Biomedical Research, held during 28th February to 1st March 2019

Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, SIMATS, Chennai

2019

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award for Young Scientist Award – 2019

MARINA LABS, Reserach & Development, Chennai.

2018

Second prize for poster presentation for the poster entitled “Inhibition of biofilm formation and virulence in Listeria monocytogenes by a cyclic dipeptide cyclo (L-leucyl-L-propyl) from marine Bacillus amyloliquefaciens” presented by Karthika C and Gowrishankar S, at National Conference on Enhancing Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Biotechnology for Sustainable Development during 28th and 29th July 2017

Tamil Nadu Scientific Research Organisation, Pudukkottai.

2017

Start-up Grant for the newly joined faculties of Basic Sciences by University Grants Commission, New Delhi, March-2017.

UGC, Government of India

2015

"International Travel Awards from 1. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) 2. Centre for International Co-operation in Science (CICS) (To attend the 25th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases held during April 25th -28th, 2015 at Copenhagen, Denmark)."

ICMR, Govt. of India; CICS, Govt. of Tamil Nadu

2014

First prize for oral presentation in the National Conference on “Bioactive Peptides-Application in Veterinary, Medical and Food Sciences” held during December 18th - 19th, 2014

Department of Animal Biotechnology, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai, India.

2013

Best poster and cash award in the “National Seminar on Microbes in Health, Agriculture and Industry” held during February 27th -March 1st, 2013

Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University

2012

Second prize for poster presentation in the International Conference on “Regulatory Network Architecture in Bacteria” held during March 9th - 11th, 2012 at Sastra University, Thanjavur, India

Sastra University, Thanjavur, India

2011

University Grants Commission-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship

UGC, Government of India

2009

Awarded Studentship (Rs. 5000 per month for one year) by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India for the Post M.Sc., Advanced Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics Programme (July 2009 to June 2010).

DBT, Government of India

2008

State Eligibility Test for Lectureship (SET) in Life sciences.

Govt. of Tamil Nadu

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2018

Indian Initiative for Management of Antibiotic Resistance (IIMAR).

Life Membe

2018

Proteomic Society, India (PSI)

Life Member (Reg. No. 458)

2014

Biotech Research Society of India (BRSI)

Life Member (LM:1672)

2018

Indian Initiative for Management of Antibiotic Resistance (IIMAR).

Life Membe

2018

Proteomic Society, India (PSI)

Life Member (Reg. No. 458)

2014

Biotech Research Society of India (BRSI)

Life Member (LM:1672)

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Research Projects

Identification of potential drug target(s) in Streptococcus mutans: an essential step for developing improved dental care products

Funding Agency : Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi

Refocusing Nature’s destroyer of bacteria –Phages and their lysins as promising therapy against infections associated with ESKAPE pathogens

Funding Agency : Department of Science & Technology (DST), SERB, New Delhi

“Deciphering the antivirulence mechanism of marine cyclic dipeptide cyclo(l-leucyl-l-prolyl) against Listeria monocytogenes through proteomic approach”

Funding Agency : University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi

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Identification of potential drug target(s) in Streptococcus mutans: an essential step for developing improved dental care products

Funding Agency : Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi

Refocusing Nature’s destroyer of bacteria –Phages and their lysins as promising therapy against infections associated with ESKAPE pathogens

Funding Agency : Department of Science & Technology (DST), SERB, New Delhi

“Deciphering the antivirulence mechanism of marine cyclic dipeptide cyclo(l-leucyl-l-prolyl) against Listeria monocytogenes through proteomic approach”

Funding Agency : University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi

Efficacy evaluation of phytochemical(s) from Achyranthes aspera L. (amaranthaceae) against various virulence traits of certain human pathogens

Funding Agency : Alagappa University Research Fund (AURF) Start-Up Grant

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Patents





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