Assistant Professor, SDT University India
Dr. Rajkumar Prabhakaran, a distinguished biochemist from Tamil Nadu, India, specializes in bio-remediation, molecular biology, and cancer epigenetics. With a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Madurai Kamaraj University, he has served in various academic and research roles, including Research Assistant Professor at Santosh Deemed University. He has contributed extensively to projects funded by the DBT and published research papers in journals with a cumulative impact factor of 58.5. Passionate about innovation, Dr. Prabhakaran has worked on developing cost-effective biosensors, bioremediation techniques, and therapeutic approaches.
Professional Profile
Education 🎓
Ph.D. in Biochemistry (2013–2019): Madurai Kamaraj University (Highly Recommended). M.Sc. in Biochemistry (2008–2010): Bharathidasan University (71.47%). B.Sc. in Biochemistry (2004–2007): Madurai Kamaraj University (72.45%). HSC (2003–2004): N.S.K.P HSS, Biology (81.92%). SSLC (2001–2002): N.S.K.P HSS, Tamil Nadu State Board (76.6%).
Experience 💻
Research Assistant Professor: Santosh Deemed University (2022–Present). Assistant Professor: Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (2021–2022). Associate Scientist: VVD and Sons PVT LTD (2019–2021). Researcher & Teaching Assistant: Madurai Kamaraj University (2012–2019). Junior/Senior Research Fellow: DBT-funded projects (2013–2019).
Awards and Honors 🏅
Cumulative Impact Factor: 58.5 from published papers. Gene Sequences Submission: 36 sequences registered in NCBI/EMBL. Workshop Organizer: Seminars on Liquid Handling (2023). DSIR Certification Renewal Lead: Achieved certification successfully. NAAC A+ Accreditation Contributor: Prepared SSR/Form 12B documents.
Research Focus 🔬
Bio-remediation: Development of eco-friendly solutions for pollutant removal. Cancer Epigenetics: Exploration of miRNAs and non-coding RNAs in therapy. Molecular Biology: Functional studies on transcriptional regulators like CadA. Biosensors: Cost-effective cadmium detection using bacterial systems. Microbial Studies: Investigations into microbial degradation of PAHs and toxic dyes.
Publications Top Noted
- Identification of promoter P cadR, in silico characterization of cadmium resistant gene cadR and molecular cloning of promoter P cadR from Pseudomonas aeruginosa BC15
2018
Authors: R Prabhakaran, SN Rajkumar, T Ramprasath, GS Selvam
Citation: Toxicology and Industrial Health 34 (12), 819-833 (14)
- Oral administration of oxalate-enriched spinach extract as an improved methodology for the induction of dietary hyperoxaluric nephrocalcinosis in experimental rats
2018
Authors: A Albert, V Tiwari, E Paul, S Ponnusamy, D Ganesan, R Prabhakaran, …
Citation: Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods 28 (3), 195-204 (13)
- Breast cancer detection using histology images: A survey
2020
Authors: M Narendra, LJ Anbarasi, SG Jasmine, J Prassanna, R Prabhakaran
Citation: Jour of Adv Research in Dynamical & Control Systems 12 (5)
- Male breast Cancer: current scenario and future perspectives
2024
Authors: A Chidambaram, R Prabhakaran, S Sivasamy, T Kanagasabai, …
Citation: Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment 23, 15330338241261836 (3)
- Biochemical and molecular anticancer approaches for Boerhaavia diffusa root extracts in oral cancer
2022
Authors: D Gunaseelan, MS Ali, A Albert, R Prabhakaran, DL Beno, …
Citation: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics 18 (Suppl 2), S244-S252 (3)
- Soil dynamics modulation of stress enzymes and secondary metabolites in Allium cepa (L.) under salinity stress
2022
Authors: S Sivasamy, AD Chandran, PS Karuppiah, RK Muthu, R Prabhakaran
Citation: Energy Nexus 6, 100063 (2)
- Comet Assay: Is it a Sensitive Tool in Ecogenotoxicology?
2021
Authors: MS Rajendran, R Prabhakaran, S Vignesh, B Nagarathinam
Citation: Environmental Biotechnology Volume 4, 181-199 (2)
- Biocatalytic Potential of Pseudomonas Species in the Degradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
2024
Authors: S Sivasamy, S Rajangam, T Kanagasabai, D Bisht, R Prabhakaran, …
Citation: Journal of Basic Microbiology, e2400448 (1)
- Impact of THIONIL® on reducing water and soil micro-pollutant and enhancement of growth, survival, anti-vibrio, immunity and health indices of Litopenaeus vannamei in pond trial
2024
Authors: R Thamarai, T Sivaprakasam, C Kamaraj, D Harikrishnan, …
Citation: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 196 (1), 93 (1)
- Non-canonical RNA dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) activity of ORF8 protein in SARS-CoV-2: Equivocal biological significance
2022
Authors: R Venkatesan, PS Karuppiah, R Prabhakaran, V Kalimuthu, …
Citation: Authorea Preprints (1)
- Theoretical designing of acetylcholine esterase (ache) inhibitors
2018
Authors: R Venkatesan, R Prabhakaran, IH Madar, SP Karuppiah
Citation: MOJ Biorg Org Chem 2 (1), 00051 (1)