Rangesh Kannan

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Project Scientist – I, MoES-NCCR Project Department of Marine and Coastal Studies Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-625021, Tamil Nadu
Madurai Kamaraj University

Rangesh Kannan


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Dr. K. Rangesh holds a Ph.D. in Zoology (Marine Biology) from Madurai Kamaraj University, awarded with a Gold Medal for Best Thesis in 2021. He also holds M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Zoology from The American College, Madurai, and qualified the UGC-NET in Environmental Sciences in 2024. Currently a Project Scientist-I in the MoES–NCCR project at Madurai Kamaraj University, he has over nine years of experience in ocean acidification, marine biogeochemistry, aragonite saturation state, blue carbon mapping, and biodiversity assessment. He has authored over 50 publications, including 15 SCI/WOS papers, and contributed to conferences, MOOCs, and outreach. He is an active member of GOA-ON, OAIE, and the UN Ocean Decade Community, and serves as a reviewer for Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. His fieldwork focuses on climate change resilience in the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay.

EDUCATION

2024 - UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) Environmental Studies
2021 - Ph.D. – Zoology (Gold medal -Best Ph.D thesis), MKU, Awarded on 21.10.2021
2015 - M.Sc. – Zoology, The American College, Madurai
2013 - B. Sc. – Zoology (Spl Biotechnology) The American College, Madurai

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Animal Science and Zoology, Oceanography, Aquatic Science, Plant Science
15

Scopus Publications

111

Scholar Citations

6

Scholar h-index

4

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Spatial dynamics of aragonite saturation state and blue carbon stocks in seagrass meadows of the Palk Bay, Southeast Coast of India
    Kannan Rangesh, Pandiya Rajan R S, Murugaraj Dineshbabu, Muthusamy Anand, Uma Sankar Panda
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026
  • Current Advances in the Use of Functionalized Nanoparticles for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Microbial Infections in Aquaculture
    Kannan Rangesh, Muthusamy Anand, Subbiah Padmapriya, Muthuchamy Maruthupandy
    Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for Smart Prevention Diagnostics and Therapeutics Fundamentals to Applications, 2024
    Aquaculture is regarded as the production of vital nourishment systems and plays a substantial role in commercial, economic, and food security, and its continuous progress is an essential component of the global nutritional safety strategy. Diverse fish diseases are now being reported in aquaculture, causing economic losses in the seafood trade. Several techniques are used to control the fish disease, but they are expensive. One of the strategies proposed by recent research finding is to use the nanoparticles in aquaculture diseases. Nanotechnology has grown to be a significant science and technology research due to its exceptional role in cutting-edge applications. Nanoparticles have been used in a broad range of medical applications, including diagnostics, immunomodulation, immunostimulation, effective drug delivery, and tissue engineering. As a peculiar and sensitive application for diagnosing fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases, nanoparticles have piqued the interest of aquaculture researchers. We concentrated on the antibacterial consequence of nanoparticles, with a specific emphasis on the difficulties of antibiotic-resistant microbes in aquaculture and solutions using the bioencapsulation technique in this chapter. A novel nanoparticle was used to encapsulate antigen in alive biodelivery module, like Artemia and organic delivery system, such as nanoliposome and alginate. In fish, both synthetic and natural polymers revealed to progress antigen intake and specific immunity production with alginate microparticles, as well as variety of graphene-based nanovehicles, including nanoliposomes, chitosan nanoparticles, and poly lactic-co-glycolic acid. A recent development in fish disease and treatment signifies the exploration of nanoparticles related vaccinations to protect from a variety of bacterial and viral infections. Thus, one of the top priorities for the fisheries and aquaculture industries is the treatment and prevention of bacterial diseases. Hence, nanotechnology is very useful in targeted drug delivery with compact nanostructures that have yet to be identified in fish disease and treatment.
  • Metal Nanoparticle-Based Impedimetric Biosensors for Rapid Detection of Bacterial Pathogen in Aquaculture
    Subbiah Padmapriya, Muthusamy Anand, Kannan Rangesh, Muthuchamy Maruthupandy
    Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for Smart Prevention Diagnostics and Therapeutics Fundamentals to Applications, 2024
    Typical methods for identifying bacterial pathogens generally necessitate a core laboratory along with skilled technicians and can take several hours to days. Recent advances in scientific and engineering, however, have resulted in a significant bacterial pathogen identified. Analytical biosensors, which are frequently utilized in medical contexts, are now being extended to enable swift and on-site surveillance of pathogenic bacteria in aquaculture settings. Biotic stresses of viral, parasitic, bacterial, and fungal origin are major constraints to increasing aquaculture production. Evaluation as well as swift detection of microbial contaminants are critical in identifying and mitigating biotic stresses, which have become one among the most difficult aspects in aquaculture. Usual analytical procedures, which include titrimetric analysis, spectrophotometric, mass spectrometric, spectroscopic, and chromatographic techniques, are time-consuming along with, in some instances, inaccessible when needed. Impedimetric biosensor development for rapid, selective, and sensitive detection is a broad and dynamic field of aquaculture research. This chapter fills a knowledge gap in the detection of bacterial contaminants of biotic origin in aquaculture using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques utilizing metal and metal oxide nanoparticles. The discussion centers around the analytical attributes of the biosensor, encompassing sensitivity, specificity, and usability. Additionally, a concise juxtaposition with current bacterial detection methods is provided.
  • Seaweed Photosynthetic Pigments as Eco-Friendly Sensitizer for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell
    Muthusamy Anand, Kannan Rangesh, Subbiah Padmapriya, Mayandi Jeyanthinath, Ragavendran Venkatesan, Sambandam Anandan, Gunasekaran Ahalya, Santhanakrishnan Suresh
    Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy Sustainability and the Environment Volume 1 4, 2024
  • Assessment of Lobster Resources in Coastal Region of Gulf of Mannar, Southeast Coast of India
    N. Renuga Devi, A. Ahamed Rasheeq, B. Antrose Preethi, Muthusamy Anand, C. Titus, Sankaralingam Subbiah, Kannan Rangesh, R. Dineshkumar, A. Arumugam
    Thalassas, 2023
  • Population dynamics of southern birdwing (Troides minos Cramer, 1779) in Sirumalai Reserve Forest, Eastern Ghats, India
    Entomon, 2023
  • Inter and intra-specific relationship between goat fishes Upeneus vittatus (Forsskal, 1775) and Upeneus tragula based on their mtCOI gene from Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar Coast (Mandapam, Tamil Nadu) of India
    Arumugam Ramakrishnan Lakshmikanth, Kannan Rangesh, Paulchamy Chellapandi, Ragothaman Prathiviraj, Muthusamy Anand
    Gene Reports, 2023
  • Photovoltaic performance of Gracilaria corticata seaweed extract as sensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cell
    M. Anand, S. Suresh, S. Anandan, G. Ahalya, S. Padmapriya, K. Rangesh
    Journal of Optics India, 2023
  • Spatiotemporal dynamics of physicochemical and sediment parameters in Gulf of Mannar waters, Southeast coast of India
    Mythili Ravichandran, N. Renuga Devi, A. Ahamed Rasheeq, Anand Muthusamy, Sankaralingam Subbiah, B. Palani Kumar, Kannan Rangesh, B. Antrose Preethi, R. Dineshkumar, A. Arumugam
    Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2022
  • Fourier transform infra-red spectrochemical analyses of Pieridae butterfly wings
    B. Archana, E. Joy Sharmila, M. Snegapriya, K. Rangesh, S. Susaritha
    Entomon, 2022
    Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopic technique was carried out in wings of nine different Pierid butterflies to deduce the functional groups and properties of cuticular hydrocarbons which play a pivotal role in exhibiting charismatic colour patterns, controlling body temperature, attracting potential mates and camouflaging against predators. There were three major types of hydrocarbons present in all butterfly wings including alkanes, alkenes and methyl hydrocarbons. The second predominant compounds found in the butterfly wing region include alkyl halides, alcohols and phenols. There were no significant differences in the functional groups among the wings of butterflies. FTIR analysis of nine different Pierid butterfly wings showed many relative sizes of peaks. There were no significant differences in the chemical composition of wings but the colour differences were observed among the nine different butterflies. It was inferred that not majorly due to the differences in the cuticular hydrocarbons and may be due to the presence of different microstructures like scales, ridges and grooves.
  • Microstructure of wing scales in butterfly species from Alagar Hills, Tamil Nadu, India
    E. Joy Sharmila, A. Joseph Thatheyus, M. Snega Priya, B. Archana, K. Rangesh
    Entomon, 2022
  • Population dynamics of catopsilia pyranthe in butterfly garden
    Indian Journal of Ecology, 2021
  • Length-weight relationship of Upeneus vittatus (Forsskal, 1775) from the Gulf of Mannar coast (Mandapam, Tamil Nadu), India
    Indian Journal of Geo Marine Sciences, 2021
  • Effect of CO2 driven ocean acidification on calcification, physiology and ovarian cells of tropical sea urchin Salmacis virgulata – A microcosm approach
    Muthusamy Anand, Kannan Rangesh, Muthuchamy Maruthupandy, Govindarajulu Jayanthi, Balakrishnan Rajeswari, Radhakrishnan Jeeva Priya
    Heliyon, 2021
  • Biodiversity assessment of crabs, gastropods and bivalves in Chinnapalam creek, of the southeast coast of India
    Indian Journal of Geo Marine Sciences, 2017

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Spatial dynamics of aragonite saturation state and blue carbon stocks in seagrass meadows of the Palk Bay, Southeast Coast of India
    K Rangesh, PR RS, M Dineshbabu, M Anand, US Panda
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 198 (2), 87 , 2026
    2026.0
  • Prevalence of butterflies in Madakulam Tank, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
    M Kamalesh, EJ Sharmila, B Archana, K Rangesh
    PG & RESEARCH CENTER OF ZOOLOGY, 115 , 2025
    2025.0
  • Metal Nanoparticle‐Based Impedimetric Biosensors for Rapid Detection of Bacterial Pathogen in Aquaculture
    S Padmapriya, M Anand, K Rangesh, M Maruthupandy
    Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for Smart Prevention, Diagnostics and … , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 4
  • Current advances in the use of functionalized nanoparticles for the diagnosis and treatment of microbial infections in aquaculture
    K Rangesh, M Anand, S Padmapriya, M Maruthupandy
    Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for Smart Prevention, Diagnostics and … , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 4
  • BOOK OF PROCEEDINGS: TWO DAYS NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON BLUE CARBON SINK (BCaS-2024)
    M Anand, K Sivakumar
    SK Research Group of Companies , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 1
  • Seaweed Photosynthetic Pigments as Eco-Friendly Sensitizer for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell
    M Anand, K Rangesh, S Padmapriya, M Jeyanthinath, R Venkatesan, ...
    Elsevier , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 1
  • Assessment of lobster resources in coastal region of Gulf of Mannar, Southeast coast of India
    NR Devi, AA Rasheeq, BA Preethi, M Anand, C Titus, S Subbiah, ...
    Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences 39 (2), 1169-1186 , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 3
  • Population dynamics of southern birdwing (Troides minos Cramer, 1779) in Sirumalai Reserve Forest, Tamil Nadu, India
    B Archana, EJ Sharmila, K Rangesh, V Pandi, S Susaritha, SK Selvi
    Entomon 48 (3), 445-448 , 2023
    2023.0
  • Unusual abundance of invasive tilapia species in coastal waters of Devipattinam, Palk Bay, India
    S Bera, S Paul, M Anand, K Rangesh
    Records of the Zoological Survey of India, 695-706 , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 6
  • Inter and intra-specific relationship between goat fishes Upeneus vittatus (Forsskal, 1775) and Upeneus tragula based on their mtCOI gene from Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar Coast …
    AR Lakshmikanth, K Rangesh, P Chellapandi, R Prathiviraj, M Anand
    Gene Reports , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 4
  • Seaweed Farming Potential in India An Assessment and Review
    M Jaikumar, R Dineshram, T Imchen, S Mandal, K Rangesh
    Global Blue Economy: Analysis, Developments, and Challenges, 449-470 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 8
  • Spatiotemporal dynamics of physicochemical and sediment parameters in Gulf of Mannar waters, Southeast coast of India
    M Ravichandran, NR Devi, AA Rasheeq, A Muthusamy, S Subbiah, ...
    Regional Studies in Marine Science 56, 102603 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 11
  • Photovoltaic performance of Gracilaria corticata seaweed extract as sensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cell
    M Anand, S Suresh, S Anandan, G Ahalya, S Padmapriya, K Rangesh
    Journal of Optics , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 3
  • Microstructure of wing scales in butterfly species from Alagar Hills, Tamil Nadu, India
    EJ Sharmila, AJ Thatheyus, MS Priya, B Archana, K Rangesh
    Entomon 47 (2), 135-142 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 1
  • Fourier transform infra-red spectrochemical analyses of Pieridae butterfly wings
    B Archana, EJ Sharmila, M Snegapriya, K Rangesh, S Susaritha
    Entomon 47 (1), 103-112 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 6
  • Population dynamics of Catopsilia pyranthe in butterfly garden.
    A Devi, EJ Sharmila, K Rangesh, S Susaritha, B Archana
    2021.0
    Citations: 6
  • Length-weight relationship of Upeneus vittatus (Forsskal, 1775) from the Gulf of Mannar coast (Mandapam, Tamil Nadu), India
    AR Lakshmikanth, M Anand, K Rangesh
    Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences (IJMS) 50 (05), 423-427 , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 11
  • Effect of CO2 driven ocean acidification on calcification, physiology and ovarian cells of tropical sea urchin Salmacis virgulata–A microcosm approach
    M Anand, K Rangesh, M Maruthupandy, G Jayanthi, B Rajeswari, ...
    Heliyon 7 (1) , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 27
  • Biodiversity assessment of crabs, gastropods and bivalves in Chinnapalam creek, of the southeast coast of India
    J Prasanna, V Seshapriya, M Anand, AK Kumaraguru, K Rangesh
    Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences 46 (9), 1751-1757 , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 14
  • 449 Seaweed Farming Potential in India: An Assessment and Review
    M Jaikumar, R Dineshram, T Imchen, S Mandal, K Rangesh
    Global Blue Economy: Analysis, Developments, and Challenges, 449-470 , 0

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Effect of CO2 driven ocean acidification on calcification, physiology and ovarian cells of tropical sea urchin Salmacis virgulata–A microcosm approach
    M Anand, K Rangesh, M Maruthupandy, G Jayanthi, B Rajeswari, ...
    Heliyon 7 (1) , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 27
  • Biodiversity assessment of crabs, gastropods and bivalves in Chinnapalam creek, of the southeast coast of India
    J Prasanna, V Seshapriya, M Anand, AK Kumaraguru, K Rangesh
    Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences 46 (9), 1751-1757 , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 14
  • Spatiotemporal dynamics of physicochemical and sediment parameters in Gulf of Mannar waters, Southeast coast of India
    M Ravichandran, NR Devi, AA Rasheeq, A Muthusamy, S Subbiah, ...
    Regional Studies in Marine Science 56, 102603 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 11
  • Length-weight relationship of Upeneus vittatus (Forsskal, 1775) from the Gulf of Mannar coast (Mandapam, Tamil Nadu), India
    AR Lakshmikanth, M Anand, K Rangesh
    Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences (IJMS) 50 (05), 423-427 , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 11
  • Seaweed Farming Potential in India An Assessment and Review
    M Jaikumar, R Dineshram, T Imchen, S Mandal, K Rangesh
    Global Blue Economy: Analysis, Developments, and Challenges, 449-470 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 8
  • Unusual abundance of invasive tilapia species in coastal waters of Devipattinam, Palk Bay, India
    S Bera, S Paul, M Anand, K Rangesh
    Records of the Zoological Survey of India, 695-706 , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 6
  • Fourier transform infra-red spectrochemical analyses of Pieridae butterfly wings
    B Archana, EJ Sharmila, M Snegapriya, K Rangesh, S Susaritha
    Entomon 47 (1), 103-112 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 6
  • Population dynamics of Catopsilia pyranthe in butterfly garden.
    A Devi, EJ Sharmila, K Rangesh, S Susaritha, B Archana
    2021.0
    Citations: 6
  • Metal Nanoparticle‐Based Impedimetric Biosensors for Rapid Detection of Bacterial Pathogen in Aquaculture
    S Padmapriya, M Anand, K Rangesh, M Maruthupandy
    Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for Smart Prevention, Diagnostics and … , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 4
  • Current advances in the use of functionalized nanoparticles for the diagnosis and treatment of microbial infections in aquaculture
    K Rangesh, M Anand, S Padmapriya, M Maruthupandy
    Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for Smart Prevention, Diagnostics and … , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 4
  • Inter and intra-specific relationship between goat fishes Upeneus vittatus (Forsskal, 1775) and Upeneus tragula based on their mtCOI gene from Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar Coast …
    AR Lakshmikanth, K Rangesh, P Chellapandi, R Prathiviraj, M Anand
    Gene Reports , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 4
  • Assessment of lobster resources in coastal region of Gulf of Mannar, Southeast coast of India
    NR Devi, AA Rasheeq, BA Preethi, M Anand, C Titus, S Subbiah, ...
    Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences 39 (2), 1169-1186 , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 3
  • Photovoltaic performance of Gracilaria corticata seaweed extract as sensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cell
    M Anand, S Suresh, S Anandan, G Ahalya, S Padmapriya, K Rangesh
    Journal of Optics , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 3
  • BOOK OF PROCEEDINGS: TWO DAYS NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON BLUE CARBON SINK (BCaS-2024)
    M Anand, K Sivakumar
    SK Research Group of Companies , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 1
  • Seaweed Photosynthetic Pigments as Eco-Friendly Sensitizer for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell
    M Anand, K Rangesh, S Padmapriya, M Jeyanthinath, R Venkatesan, ...
    Elsevier , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 1
  • Microstructure of wing scales in butterfly species from Alagar Hills, Tamil Nadu, India
    EJ Sharmila, AJ Thatheyus, MS Priya, B Archana, K Rangesh
    Entomon 47 (2), 135-142 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 1
  • Histological and Biomineral Response of Keystone Sea Star Goniodiscaster Scaber to Seawater Acidification
    K Rangesh, M Anand, R Priya, B Rajeswari
    Available at SSRN 4100322 , 0
    Citations: 1
  • Spatial dynamics of aragonite saturation state and blue carbon stocks in seagrass meadows of the Palk Bay, Southeast Coast of India
    K Rangesh, PR RS, M Dineshbabu, M Anand, US Panda
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 198 (2), 87 , 2026
    2026.0
  • Prevalence of butterflies in Madakulam Tank, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
    M Kamalesh, EJ Sharmila, B Archana, K Rangesh
    PG & RESEARCH CENTER OF ZOOLOGY, 115 , 2025
    2025.0
  • Population dynamics of southern birdwing (Troides minos Cramer, 1779) in Sirumalai Reserve Forest, Tamil Nadu, India
    B Archana, EJ Sharmila, K Rangesh, V Pandi, S Susaritha, SK Selvi
    Entomon 48 (3), 445-448 , 2023
    2023.0

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Project Scientist – I in MoES-NCCR Research Project entitled “Study on the impact of ocean acidification on the aragonite saturation state (Ωar) in the coral reef ecosystem of the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay and mapping Blue Carbon hotspots for harnessing Ecosystem-Based Services as well as climate change mitigation”
Role / Responsibilities:
 Seasonal Field surveys, seawater collection, and monitoring aragonite saturation state to study ocean acidification in coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass in the Gulf of Mannar & Palk Bay. Studying plankton diversity, blue carbon hotspots, and ecosystem services. Report writing & project coordination.
Project Fellow in ICAR-NICRA Research Project entitled “Assessment of the resilient potential of coral reefs and Aragonite saturation state in the Gulf of Mannar towards recurrent episodes of coral bleaching” in Madurai Kamaraj University, India.
Role / Responsibilities:
Coral reef health monitoring through studying aragonite saturation state in the Mandapam Island, Gulf of Mannar through monthly field surveys, conducting data analysis using SPSS AMOS modelling, report writing and assisting PI for project administration.
Ph.D Research: “Studies on the impact of ocean acidification on selected echinoderms”
Ph.D. research focused on the effects of ocean acidification (OA) on echinoderms Salmacis virgulata and Goniodiscaster scaber. Laboratory microcosm studies under varying pH levels (pH 8.2, 8.0, 7.8 and 7.6) assessed biomineralization c