Dr KRISHNAKUMAR V
MSc, Mphil, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Articles in Periodicals
Sl.No. Title Name of Periodical Periodicity Date
1 Christ University's research on organic waste City Highlights Daily 29/05/2025
2 Beneficial Interactions of Microbes and Human Health - A review ENVIS Newsletter Quarterly 29/06/2023
3 Adsorption of textile dyes using biogenic silver nanoparticles modified yeast cells. ENVIS Newsletter Quarterly 09/07/2015
4 The diversity of cultivable microorganisms in the solar salterns of Kelambakkam, Southeast coast of India ENVIS newsletter Quarterly 09/07/2013
Articles in Journals
Sl.No. Title Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos ISSN No. Date Published
1 Exploring the Pharmaceutical Potential of Meretrix casta (Gmelin, 1791) (Mollusca: Bivalvia) Asian Journal of Chemistry / / / 1469 - 1476 0970-7077 17-May-2025
2 Eco-friendly valorization of fruit peels: Physicochemical and functional characterization for feed industry applications Food Science and Applied Biotechnology / 8 / 1 / - 2603-3380 06-Feb-2025
3 Influence of fruit and vegetable waste substrates on the nutritional profile of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae and prepupa International Journal of Tropical Insect Science / / / - 1742-7584 25-Jan-2025
4 The potential of hydrolysed chicken feather meal as a partial replacement for fish meal and its effects on the growth and health status of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings Aquaculture International / / / - 0967-6120 17-Jan-2025
5 The potential of hydrolyzed chicken feather meal as a partial replacement for fish meal and its effects on the growth and health status of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings Aquaculture International / / / - 1573-143X 17-Jan-2025
6 Stevia rebaudiana-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles: an eco-friendly approach for combating fish bacterial pathogens Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche / 183 / 12 / 1051 - 1060 0393-3660 30-Dec-2024
7 A Comparative Study of Nutrient Composition, Proteolytic Activity, Phytochemical Profiles, Vitamin C Content, and Antioxidant Properties in the Peels of Selected Perennial Fruits Agricultural Research / / / - 2249-720X 28-Sep-2024
8 Fermented aquatic weed meal (FAWM) as a protein source in Asian Catfish Clarias batrachus diets: Impacts on growth, blood chemistry profile, liver and gut morphology and economic efficiency Aquaculture Reports / / / - 2352-5134 01-Aug-2024
9 Bioaccumulation and human health risk assessment of heavy metals in fish cultured in metropolitan city lakes Journal of Food Science and Technology (Iran) / / / - 2008-8787 03-Jul-2024
10 Exploring The Potential Of Velvet Bean, Mucuna Pruriens (L) Seed On Growth And Gonadal Development Of Mono-Sex Common Moly Poecilia Sphenops (Valenciennes, 1846) Exploratory Animal and Medical Research / 14 / 1 / 137 - 143 2277-470X 01-Jul-2024
11 Analysis of zoochemical from Meretrix casta (Mollusca: Bivalvia) extracts, collected from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India and their pharmaceutical activities Journal of Integrated Science and Technology / / / 1 - 10 2321-4635 24-Jun-2024
12 Exploring the role of plant oils in aquaculture practices: an overview Aquaculture International / / / - 1573-143X 29-Apr-2024
13 Phytochemical Analysis and Antibacterial Potential of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni, 1899) Leaf Extracts against Aeromonas Species: Influence of Extraction Methods and Solvents in Aquaculture Applications Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology / / / 2352 - 2366 0973-7510, 2581-690X 29-Nov-2023
14 Determination of Heavy Metals in Various Tissues of Locally Reared (Country) Chicken in major districts of Karnataka, India: Assessment of Potential Health Risks Archives of Veterinary Science / 28 / 4 / 1 - 10 1517-784X 20-Oct-2023
15 The effect of dietary supplementation of proteases on growth, digestive enzymes, oxidative stress, and intestinal morphology in fishes: A review Aquaculture International / / / - 0967-6120, 1573-143X 13-Jul-2023
16 The effect of dietary supplementation of proteases on growth, digestive enzymes, oxidative stress and intestinal morphology in fishes a review Aquaculture International / / / - 0967-6120 13-Jul-2023
17 A Systematic Review of Fish-Based Biomaterial on Wound Healing and Anti-Inflammatory Processes Advances in Wound Care / / / - 2162-1918, 2162-1934 30-Jun-2023
18 Influence of agricultural wastes on larval growth phases of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae): An integrated approach Journal of Applied and Natural Science / 15 / 2 / 860 - 869 0974-9411, 2231-5209 20-Jun-2023
19 Characteristics of chitin extracted from different growth phases of black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens, fed with different organic wastes International Journal of Tropical Insect Science / 43 / 3 / 979 - 987 1742-7584 04-May-2023
20 Detrimental effects of microplastics in aquatic fauna on marine and freshwater environments ? A comprehensive review Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology / 11 / 1 / 28 - 35 2455-7005; 2347-212X 22-Nov-2022
21 Environmental Pollution Of Laundry Detergent Affects The First-Line Defence Mechanism In Chirrinus Mrigal And Oreochromis Niloticus Bulletin Of Environment, Pharmacology And Life Sciences / / / - 2277-1808 20-Aug-2022
22 The Content of Heavy Metals in Cigarettes and the Impact of Their Leachates on the Aquatic Ecosystem Sustainability / 14 / 8 / - 2071-1050 15-Apr-2022
23 "Bromelain improves the growth, biochemical and haematological profiles of the fingerlings of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology / / / - 2455-7005, 2347-212X 14-Nov-2021
24 Anti-bacterial and biocompatibility properties of green synthesized silver nanoparticles using Parkia biglandulosa (Fabales:Fabaceae) leaf extract Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry / 4 / / 100112 - 2666-0865 27-May-2021
25 Stable copper nanoparticles as potential antibacterial agent against aquaculture pathogens and human fibroblast cell viability Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology / 32 / 101932 / 101932 - 101932 1878-8181 30-Jan-2021
26 Stable copper nanoparticles as potential antibacterial agent against aquaculture pathogens and human fibroblast cell viability Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology / 32 / / - 1878-8181 30-Jan-2021
27 Bromelain enhances digestibility of Spirulina-based fish feed Journal of Applied Phycology / / / - 0921-8971, 1573-5176 07-Jan-2021
28 Effects of bio-flocculated algae on the growth, digestive enzyme activity and microflora of freshwater fish Catla catla (Hamilton 1922) Aquaculture Research / 51 / 11 / 4533 - 4540 1365-2109 02-Aug-2020
29 Growth, Survival and Haemato-Biochemical Profiles of the Freshwater Catfish, Pangasius sutchi (Fowler, 1937) Fingerlings Fed With Tinospora cordifolia Leaf Extract Supplemented Diet. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries / 24 / 1 / 249 - 262 1110-6131 06-Feb-2020
30 Quality evaluation of the invader species, Artemia franciscana from Covelong salt works, Kelambakkam, South India International journal of aquatic biology / 5 / 4 / 246 - 251 2322-5270 24-Aug-2017
31 Molt and reproduction enhancement together with hemolymph ecdysteroid elevation under eyestalk ablation in the female fiddler crab, Uca triangularis (Brachyura: Decapoda) Chinese Journal of Oceanology and Limnology / / / - 0254-4059, 1993-5005 09-Jul-2016
32 A comparative study on biologically and chemically synthesized silver nanoparticles induced Heat Shock Proteins on fresh water fish Oreochromis niloticus Chemosphere / 139 / / 461 - 468 0045-6535 03-Aug-2015
33 Morphology and Ultrastructure of cysts in different species of the brine shrimp, Artemia from Southern India International Journal of Aquatic Biology / 1 / 5 / 266 - 272 2383-0956, 2322-5270 24-Nov-2013
34 Hemolymph Ecdysteroid Titers in a Brachyuran Crab Uca triangularis that Concomitantly Undergoes Molting and Reproduction. Zoological Studies / 51 / 7 / 966 - 976 1021-5506 11-May-2012
35 Present status of the native parthenogenetic strain of Artemia sp. in the salterns of Tamil Nadu Indian journal of fisheries / 58 / 4 / 61 - 65 0970-6011 21-Oct-2011
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
Sl.No. Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium Type of Program Title of the Article Role Venue/Place Date
1 MicroNutriX-2025? on ?Innovative Approaches for Advancing Global Health through Microbiome and Nutrition? Conference Participant) Theeran Chinnamalai College of Arts & Science for Women, TirupurOnline 10/10/2025
2 Recent Trends In Microbiology Research: Decoding The Potential Of Microbiology For Health, Environment And Sustainability Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBengaluru 20/09/2024
3 3rd International Conference on Environment, Agriculture, Human, and Animal Health Conference Participant) Pondicherry Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Puducherry(Hybrid mode- in-person and online) 16/08/2024
4 Deep dive into aquatium management Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBengaluru 01/08/2024
5 Current Trends in Plant Sciences Conference Participant) Abasaheb Marathe Arts and New Commerce, Science College, Rajapuronline 29/02/2024
6 Emerging Strategies in Nutrition, Food and Lifestyle for Health Management Conference Participant) SEETHALAKSHMI RAMASWAMI COLLEGEOnline 30/01/2024
7 Identifying Research Gaps For Innovative Research Seminar Participant) RESEARCHER.LIFEONLINE 23/06/2023
8 National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission Seminar Coordinator) Christ UniversityBangalore 02/03/2023
9 NEP2020 Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityOnline 15/02/2022
10 Webniar on National Educational Policy (NEP 2020) - The Road Ahead: A series on Perspectives 'Transforming Higher Education: Realistic Possibilities Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityOnline 20/01/2022
11 Online Webinar Series - Event 4: ?IEEE Authorship Workshop: Tips and Tricks on Writing Research Articles for Journals? Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityOnline 18/12/2021
12 National Webinar On? Scope of Wildlife Biology? Seminar Participant) Dhempe College of Arts & ScienceOnline 12/08/2021
13 Save Mangroves To Save Our Earth Seminar Participant) ENVIS, University of MadrasOnline 26/07/2021
14 International Webinar on Current trends in Impact of Toxicants on Biodiversity and Human health Seminar Participant) National College, Bengaluruonline 18/06/2021
15 National Webinar on Recent Development in Applied Zoology Seminar Participant) National college, Bengaluruonline 10/06/2021
16 National Webinar - ?Overview of Signal Transduction and Role of G Proteins? Seminar Participant) SOKA IKEDA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE FOR WOMENOnline 02/12/2020
17 National Webinar on"Psychoneuroimmunology: Mind impacts on Health" Seminar Participant) Department of Genetics, IADC-AOnline 30/11/2020
18 International webinar on Food Chemical and Nanomaterials Toxicity Seminar Participant) Central University of KeralaOnline 26/11/2020
19 Impact of Invasive Alien Species On Biodiversity Conservation Seminar Participant) ZSI, SRC, ChennaiChennai 04/11/2020
20 Moth Diversity, Ecology and Conservation Seminar Participant) St. Joseph's College, BangaloreOnline 24/07/2020
21 International Webinar Lecture Series on 'Biological Sciences' Seminar Participant) Jamal Mohamed College, TrichyOnline 06/07/2020
22 International Seminar on Alternatives to Antibiotics Seminar Participant) Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, KaraikudiOnline 03/06/2020
23 Biogala Seminar Protease supplements for Spirulina based fish diets: A comparative study Presenter) Christ UniversityBangalore 11/02/2020
24 Biogala Seminar Studies on the antibacterial property of chitoson mediated silver nanoparticles against vibriosis causing organisms Presenter) Christ UniversityChrist University, Bengaluru 11/02/2020
25 Innovation in Life Sciences for Sustainable Environment Conference Participant) Christ UniversityBangalore 20/02/2019
26 DESIEI Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBangalore 06/12/2018
27 Advances and Innovations in Biotechnology Multidisciplinary Approaches to food, Health, Environmental and Energy Issues. Conference Co-presenter) Dayanand sagar UniversityBangalore 15/11/2018
28 Multidisciplinary approach of science: Nanotechnology - a boon for mankind Conference Bactericidial effect on the template assisted synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles Presenter) Garden City UniversityBengaluru 18/09/2018
29 Emerging trends in production of biofuels and their impact on global economy Conference NA Participant) Christ UniversityBengaluru 27/07/2018
30 Emerging trends & new challenges in biotechnology Conference Co-presenter) MGR college, hosurHosur 31/01/2018
31 Women in Science, Research and Innovation Conference Participant) Christ UniversityBangalore 20/06/2017
32 Current status of Freshwater faunal diversity in India Conference Participant) FBRC, Zoological Survey of India, HyderabadHyderabad 26/05/2017
33 DWILES Seminar Participant) Christ University 30/01/2017
34 9th KSTA annual conference on Science, Technology and Innovation in the 21st centuary Conference Participant) Christ UniversityChrist University 20/12/2016
35 Biotrends15 Conference Effects of Tinospora cordifolia leaf extract as a feed additive on growth and survival in the catfish, Pangasius sutchi (Fowler, 1937) fingerlings Presenter) Soka ikeda college of Arts & Science for womenChennai 27/01/2015
36 ETACO 2012 Conference Out-door culture of the brine shrimp, Artemia in man-made salterns ? a case study. Presenter) SV University, TirupatiTirupati 30/08/2012
37 Conference on solar salt, sustainability & Biodiversity Conference Impact of Artemia on salt production ? An experimental approach Presenter) EuSalt, SpainSeville, Spain 22/05/2012
38 8th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture Symposium Participant) College of Fisheries, MangaloreMangalore 21/11/2011
39 NCEBR, 11 Conference Mass culture and nutritional profiles of the brine shrimp, Artemia at Kelambakkam salterns Presenter) University of MadrasChennai 21/02/2011
40 23rd Kerala Science Congress Conference Morphological divergence in Artemia population of Kelambakkam saltpan, East Coast of India. Presenter) Centre for Earth Science studiesThiruvananthapuram 29/01/2011
41 20th National Zoological Congress Conference Outdoor culture practices of Artemia biomass and cyst production in man-made salterns off Kelambakkam (Chennai) - A case study Presenter) CIFEMumbai 29/12/2009
42 Costal Wetland Ecosystem of Kerala: Perspectives and conservational strategies Seminar Influence of Salinity and lunar periodicity on growth and reproduction in an intertidal crab Presenter) Sree Narayana College, KannurKannur 16/10/2008
43 Live Aqua-2008 Conference Influence of tank colours on ovarian maturation in eyestalk ablated Penaeid shrimp, Penaeus monodon. Presenter) Bharathiar UniversityCoimbatore 07/08/2008
44 Trends in Medical Biotechnology Seminar Participant) VIT University, VelloreVellore 27/12/2007
45 National Symposium on Recent advances in animal research with special emphasis on invertebrates Conference Participant) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwad UniversityAurangabad 21/10/2005
Invited Talks
Sl.No. Titel of the Program Name of the Program Date Name of the Institution
1 Importance of Live feeds in Aquaculture Ignatian Lecture Series-II 21/12/2017 St. Joseph's College
2 BIOTECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS IN LIFE SCIENCES: A PRACTICAL APPROACH 26/12/2013 Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women
3 International travel grant 15/06/2012 University of Madras
4 International travel grant 13/06/2012 Annamalai University
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
Sl.No. Title Name of Student Institution Role Status Month Year
1

Bioactive Potential of Selected Fruit Peels and its Effect on Growth, Digestibility, and Immuno-Oxidative Response in Macrobrachium Rosenbergii (De Man, 1879)

G R JHANANI Christ University Supervisor Awarded December 2025
2 STUDIES ON THE CULTURE CONDITIONS, NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF THE BLACK SOLDIER FLY, Hermetia illucens (DIPTERA: STRATIOMYIDAE) AND ITS SUITABILITY AS AQUACULTURE FEED SUBHASHINI R M Christ University Supervisor Awarded December 2024
3

STUDIES ON THE SEASONAL VARIATION OF HEAVY METALS IN HALASURU AND AGARA LAKES OF BENGALURU AND THEIR IMPACT ON Oreochromis niloticus L

SHASHANK A S Christ University Supervisor Ongoing February 2022
4 STUDIES ON THE IMPACT OF Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni, 1899) EXTRACT ON GROWTH, SURVIVAL AND IMMUNE MODULATION OF Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) FINGERLINGS ASHITHA RAGHU P K Christ University Supervisor Ongoing June 2025
Research Project
Sl.No. Name of the Research Project Investigator(s) Sponsors Internal/External
1 Integrative study of parasitic crustacean copepods from coral communities of the Northwest Indian Ocean? , KRISHNAKUMAR V External
2 Facile synthesis of nanoparticles for the bio-degradation of plastics NIDHIN M, KRISHNAKUMAR V External
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
Sl.No. Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme Name of Organiser Level Role Date
1 Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems University of Michigan, Coursera International Participant 01/12/2024
2 Research communications and grant writing Christ University,  Institutional Participant 19/09/2024
3 Research and Entrepreneurship in the field of Nutrition and wellness Christ University,  Participant 14/08/2024
4 Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution University of Alberta and offered through Coursera,  International Participant 01/06/2024
5 Research Methodology, Bibliometric Analysis and Data Analysis using R ociety of Education, India University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka European Laser Academy, Germany Genome Biotech, Mathura,  National Participant 22/07/2023
6 Faculty Development Programme - I CEDBEC and SDC, Christ University,  Institutional Participant 26/06/2023
7 Curriculum Design and Revision with specific focus on OBE Christ University,  Institutional Participant 05/12/2022
8 "Approaches to Teaching Undergraduate Biology" Azim Premji University and Department of Biotechnology, Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women, Azim Premji University and Department of Biotechno National Participant 05/03/2022
9 "THE HETEROGENOUS PERSPECTIVES OF LIFE SCIENCES? HOLY CROSS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, HOLY CROSS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) TIRUCHIRAPPALLI National Participant 16/08/2021
10 Faculty Development Programme-1, 2021 Centre for Education beyond Curriculum and Human Resource Development Centre, CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 16/06/2021
11 Hybrid Teaching Staff Development College,  Participant 02/03/2021
12 Effective Online Teaching Methods Dr. N.G.P. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Dr. N.G.P. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, COIMBATORE National Participant 08/06/2020
13 Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems University of Michigan, University of Michigan -Coursera International Participant 01/06/2020
14 Quality Improvement Program on Online Teaching Academic Staff College,  Participant 22/04/2020
15 Introductory Human Physiology Duke University,  International Participant 11/04/2020
16 Learning to Teach Online Coursera, The University of New South Wales, Sydney International Participant 06/04/2020
17 4th International Workshop on Symbiotic Copepoda White Sea Biological Station, Russia, White sea Biological Station, Russia International Participant & Presenter 28/08/2019
18 Leadership Programme - Competency Building in Digital Learning Christ University,  Institutional Participant 27/05/2019
19 Pedagogic Practices and Research as Culture in the Department Academic Staff College,  Participant 20/05/2019
20 Author Workshop CHRIST (Deemed to be University),  Institutional Participant 30/03/2019
21 Google Classroom 30M Training, and powered by Media Studies & IT Services,  Institutional Participant 13/11/2018
22 Frontier areas in the subject and curriculum updation CHRIST,  Participant 21/05/2018
23 Lecture workshop on Shock waves and medical applications Department of Life Sciences,  Institutional Participant 07/03/2018
24 Teaching, learning and evaluation Christ University,  Participant 17/05/2017
25 National level workshop on Data analysis using EXCEL Christ University,  Institutional Participant 24/10/2016
26 National workshop on Cobia culture Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Thoothukudi, Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences Universit National Participant 01/03/2013
27 Workshop on live feed and formulated feed for murrels The New College, Chennai, The New College, Chennai National Participant 29/03/2012
28 National workshop on microbial diversity: DNA to database Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Alagappa University, Karaikudi National Participant 23/02/2012
29 National workshop on Bioinformatics tools for Life Sciences Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi National Participant 18/12/2008
30 Seminar on Biodiversity: Recent Advances & Workshop on Research Project Proposals Kannur University, Kannur, Kannur University Regional Participant & Presenter 03/02/2006
31 National Seminar cum Workshop on Aquaculture Biotechnology Sree Narayana College, Kannur, SN College National Participant 05/01/2005
Awards/Achievements/Others
Sl.No. Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others Description Organisation Month/ Year
1 International Travel grant International travel grant to attend conference at Sevillae, Spain DBT, TNSCST May, 2012
2 Committee Member INSPIRE Internship Science Camp SN College, Kannur & DST, New Delhi 28 December 2013
3 Expert Panel Member Expert Panel Member in the Shodh Pravartan Research Grant Project Review and Selection process during 2023 - 2024. Kristu Jayanti College 22 September 2023
4 Peer-Reviewing Asian Journal of Current Research 08 February 2024
5 Reviewer eFOODS 28 February 2024
6 Appreciation Expert Panel Member in the Shodh Pravartan Research Grant Project Review Kristu Jayanti College 22 September 2023
7 Organiser Successfully conducted two days 'Hands-on training in Histological Techniques - A National Level workshp' Christ University 16 February 2024
8 International Innovative Researcher Award Internatioanl Congress for Research Excellence 2024 Asia Research Awards 16 March 2024
9 Research Excellence Award Pondicherry Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Puducherry, India 17 August 2024
10 Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the quality of the journal. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 07 September 2024
11 Reviewer review of manuscript JBAS-D-23-01158R2 Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 08 May 2024