Rajasekar Aruliah

@tvu.edu.in

Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology
Thiruvalluvar University

EDUCATION

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (PDF): National University of Singapore (NUS), Kent Ridge, Singapore (March 2013).
Ph.D. (Microbiology), Bharathidasan University & Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi (May 2008).
M.Sc. (Microbiology), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India (April 2000).
B.Sc. (Biochemistry), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India (April 1998).

RESEARCH INTERESTS

 Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion of aqueous/non-aqueous environments
 Biodegradation and Bioremediation
 Metagenomics
 Bioleaching of precious metals from minerals and waste materials
 Bio-Electro kinetics for waste management
 Microbial fuel cell
 Airborne bacteria (Aerobiology)
176

Scopus Publications

8186

Scholar Citations

53

Scholar h-index

136

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Integrating bioelectrokinetic processes for sustainable removal of persistent neonicotinoid pollutants
    A Satheeshkumar, R Duraimurugan, K Vignesh, H Babujanarthanam, ...
    Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry , 2026
    2026
  • Biogenic synthesis of Ag–CeO2 bimetallic nanocomposite from Eucalyptus globulus and their potential application in microbial influenced corrosion protection of mild steel
    K Vignesh, A Satheeshkumar, P Parthipan, P Selvarajan, Z Fang, ...
    Inorganic Chemistry Communications 186, 116314 , 2026
    2026
  • Elucidating the mechanisms of anthracene and phenanthrene degradation by the halophile Vreelandella piezotolerant DM1
    R Duraimurugan, S Santhosh, SH Mohamed Hanifa, TN Rao, ...
    Extremophiles 30 (1), 1 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • RuO 2 –Ti Electrode‐Assisted Electro‐Biodegradation for Enhanced Rhodamine B Elimination
    S Abilaji, J Narenkumar, MS Nandini, P Loganathan, S Devanesan, ...
    Water Environment Research 98 (3), e70329 , 2026
    2026
  • Optimization of Chitosan–Salicylic Acid Edible Coating to Enhance Guava Shelf Life and Quality Using Response Surface Methodology
    V Kulandaivelu Ratnasamy, J Perumal, J Vellaichamy, S Gunalan, ...
    Applied Fruit Science 68 (1), 35 , 2026
    2026
  • Characterization of Halophilic Bacteria Vreelandella piezotolerant DM1 on Biodegradation of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons and its Pathway
    R Duraimurugan, K Vignesh, C Sahasra, P Parthipan, J Narenkumar, ...
    Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 236 (12), 807 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Mitigation of sulphate-reducing bacterial consortium induced corrosion on API 5LX carbon steel using bioactive compounds from Capsicum annuum fruit derivatives
    AS Kumar, P Dhandapani, L Sivakumar, J Narenkumar, P Elumalai, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 120483 , 2025
    2025
  • Electrochemical oxidation and biological degradation of azo dyes: Mechanistic insights and efficacy in contaminant removal from industrial effluents
    S Kumaraguru, R Pandiyan, J Narenkumar, K Vadakkan, A Rajasekar
    Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 102239 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Enterobacter hormaechei m ediated biodegradation of PET: a sustainable approach to plastic waste
    S Santhosh, J Narenkumar, K Vadakkan, MS Nandini, A Rajasekar, ...
    Biodegradation 36 (5), 88 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Antihyperlipidemic effect of red fermented rice with Monascus sp. in rats model with hematological and histopathological studies
    M Suganya, AUR Nanthini, A Rajasekar, MS Nandini, G Lavanya, ...
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 15 (20), 27207-27216 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • HCV infection in head and neck cancer patients: Implications for screening and prognosis in a low prevalence setting
    A Rajasekar
    Oral Oncology 168, 107561 , 2025
    2025
  • Impact Assessment and Evaluation of Micro (nano) plastics Exposure in the Human Health System: A Review
    P Parthipan, V Sathish, A Rajasekar, AS Vickram, S Thanigaivel, ...
    Advanced Sustainable Systems 9 (9), e00143 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Dual-function of N-substituted tetrabromophthalic inhibitors for eco-friendly control of microbiologically influenced corrosion in industrial cooling systems
    K Vignesh, S Sujithra, M Vajjiravel, R Duraimurugan, J Narenkumar, ...
    npj Materials Degradation 9 (1), 101 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Assessment of a hollow cylindrical Ti-TiO2/IrO2/RuO2 mesh electrode for effective treatment of hospital wastewater using a portable electrochemical reactor
    P Dhandapani, M kumar Pichandi, A Rajasekar, P Parthipan, ...
    Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 101985 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Biodegradation pathway and mechanism of new emerging pollutants neonicotinoids
    A Satheeshkumar, R Duraimurugan, P Velu, B Muthukumar, S Santhosh, ...
    Journal of Environmental Sciences , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Structurally modified tetrabromophthalic-based compounds as an anti-corrosion agent in microbial influenced saline systems
    K Vignesh, S Sujithra, M Vajjiravel, S Santhosh, J Narenkumar, ...
    Frontiers in Materials 12, 1508966 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 11
  • Sequential approach of photoelectrochemical oxidation and biodegradation of reverse osmosis reject water from the tannery industry
    R Duraimurugan, P Dhandapani, P Velu, P Parthipan, S Devanesan, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 13 (1), 115078 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Remediation of azodye contaminated soil by electrokinetics
    S Santhosh, S Abilaji, MS Alsalhi, S Devanesan, J Narenkumar, ...
    Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 166, 105262 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Sustainable approach for the degradation of contrast dye Evans blue by Enterobacter cloacae strain SD4-1
    A Ravi, R Krishnan, M Ravuri, S Santhosh, MS Alsalhi, S Devanesan, ...
    Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 166, 105323 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 11
  • Optimization of ultrasound-assisted phytomolecules extraction from moringa leaves ( Moringa oleifera Lam) using response surface methodology
    A Thangaiah, S Gunalan, V Kulandaivelu Rathnasamy, R Aruliah, ...
    Cogent Food & Agriculture 10 (1), 2309834 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 11

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Integrated remediation processes toward heavy metal removal/recovery from various environments-a review
    A Selvi, A Rajasekar, J Theerthagiri, A Ananthaselvam, K Sathishkumar, ...
    Frontiers in Environmental Science 7, 66 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 469
  • Biosurfactant and Degradative Enzymes Mediated Crude Oil Degradation by Bacterium Bacillus subtilis A1
    P Parthipan, E Preetham, LL Machuca, PKSM Rahman, K Murugan, ...
    Frontiers in microbiology 8, 193 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 355
  • Impact of textile dyes on human health and bioremediation of textile industry effluent using microorganisms: current status and future prospects
    S Sudarshan, S Harikrishnan, G RathiBhuvaneswari, V Alamelu, ...
    Journal of applied microbiology 134 (2), lxac064 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 277
  • Characterization of corrosive bacterial consortia isolated from petroleum-product-transporting pipelines
    A Rajasekar, B Anandkumar, S Maruthamuthu, YP Ting, PKSM Rahman
    Applied microbiology and biotechnology 85 (4), 1175-1188 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 224
  • Bioremediation of heavy metals using an endophytic bacterium Paenibacillus sp. RM isolated from the roots of Tridax procumbens
    YCC M. Govarthanan, R. Mythili, T. Selvankumar, S. Kamala-Kannan, A. Rajasekar
    3 Biotech 6, 242 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 189
  • Sequential electrochemical oxidation and bio-treatment of the azo dye congo red and textile effluent
    K Sathishkumar, MS AlSalhi, E Sanganyado, S Devanesan, ...
    Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology 200, 111655 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 166
  • Neem extract as a green inhibitor for microbiologically influenced corrosion of carbon steel API 5LX in a hypersaline environments
    P Parthipan, J Narenkumar, P Elumalai, PS Preethi, AUR Nanthini, ...
    Journal of Molecular Liquids 240, 121-127 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 164
  • Use of industrial wastes as sustainable nutrient sources for bacterial cellulose (BC) production: Mechanism, advances, and future perspectives
    A Kadier, RA Ilyas, MRM Huzaifah, N Harihastuti, SM Sapuan, ...
    Polymers 13 (19), 3365 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 155
  • Frontiers in environmental cleanup: Recent advances in remediation of emerging pollutants from soil and water
    X Liu, K Sathishkumar, H Zhang, KK Saxena, F Zhang, S Naraginti, ...
    Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances 16, 100461 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 150
  • Allium sativum (garlic extract) as a green corrosion inhibitor with biocidal properties for the control of MIC in carbon steel and stainless steel in oilfield environments
    P Parthipan, P Elumalai, J Narenkumar, LL Machuca, K Murugan, ...
    International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 132, 66-73 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 139
  • Bacteria attachment to surfaces–AFM force spectroscopy and physicochemical analyses
    A Harimawan, A Rajasekar, YP Ting
    Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 364 (1), 213-218 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 134
  • Enhanced biodegradation of hydrophobic organic pollutants by the bacterial consortium: Impact of enzymes and biosurfactants
    P Elumalai, P Parthipan, M Huang, B Muthukumar, L Cheng, ...
    Environmental Pollution 289, 117956 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 129
  • Assessment of airborne bacteria and fungi in food courts
    A Rajasekar, R Balasubramanian
    Building and Environment 46 (10), 2081-2087 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 125
  • Biodegradation and corrosion behavior of manganese oxidizer Bacillus cereus ACE4 in diesel transporting pipeline
    A Rajasekar, TG Babu, SK Pandian, S Maruthamuthu, N Palaniswamy, ...
    Corrosion Science 49 (6), 2694-2710 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 124
  • Microbial Corrosion of Aluminum 2024 Aeronautical Alloy by Hydrocarbon Degrading Bacteria Bacillus cereus ACE4 and Serratia marcescens ACE2
    A Rajasekar, YP Ting
    Industrial & engineering chemistry research 49 (13), 6054-6061 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 117
  • Bacterial degradation of naphtha and its influence on corrosion
    A Rajasekar, S Maruthamuthu, N Muthukumar, S Mohanan, ...
    Corrosion Science 47 (1), 257-271 , 2005
    2005
    Citations: 117
  • Sargassum wightii-synthesized ZnO nanoparticles reduce the fitness and reproduction of the malaria vector Anopheles stephensi and cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera
    K Murugan, M Roni, C Panneerselvam, AT Aziz, U Suresh, R Rajaganesh, ...
    Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology 101, 202-213 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 114
  • Anti-bacterial and anti-biofilm properties of green synthesized copper nanoparticles from Cardiospermum halicacabum leaf extract
    P Punniyakotti, P Panneerselvam, D Perumal, R Aruliah, S Angaiah
    Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering 43 (9), 1649-1657 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 109
  • Microbial influenced corrosion of processing industry by re-circulating waste water and its control measures-A review
    S Kokilaramani, MM Al-Ansari, A Rajasekar, FS Al-Khattaf, AMR Hussain, ...
    Chemosphere 265, 129075 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 102
  • Microbiologically influenced corrosion in petroleum product pipelines--a review.
    N Muthukumar, A Rajasekar, S Ponmariappan, S Mohanan, ...
    Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 41 (9), 1012-1022 , 2003
    2003
    Citations: 102