Guest Faculty | Periyar University | India
Dr. Ragunath Cholaraj is a distinguished researcher and academician with extensive expertise in Zoology and Biotechnology, particularly in the field of Aquatic Biotechnology. He holds advanced degrees including dual Master of Science qualifications in Zoology and Biotechnology, an M.Phil., and a Ph.D. from Bharathiar University, where his doctoral research focused on the immunomodulatory effects of fucoidan derived from marine seaweeds on fish immune systems. Professionally, he serves as a Guest Faculty at Periyar University, Salem, and has previously worked as a Research Fellow under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA 2.0) and as a Quality Control Executive at AMEYA Foods (Marico Pvt. Ltd.). His research interests encompass biotechnology, aquaculture, immunology, molecular biology, phytomedicine, cancer biology, nanotechnology, and microbiology. He is proficient in advanced laboratory techniques including molecular diagnostics, nucleic acid analysis, gene expression studies, nanoparticle synthesis, and biochemical assays such as ELISA and Western blotting. As an active journal reviewer for several international journals, he contributes significantly to scholarly peer review. His research accomplishments are reflected in numerous publications in reputed Scopus and SCI-indexed journals, with impactful work on marine bioactive compounds, nanotechnology applications, and immunological studies in aquaculture species. Dr. Ragunath has received several accolades, including the “Young Researcher Award” from the Institute of Scholars and multiple prizes for poster presentations at national and international conferences. His participation in various workshops and faculty development programs highlights his commitment to continuous learning and scientific advancement. Overall, Dr. Ragunath Cholaraj exemplifies a dedicated researcher whose contributions to aquatic biotechnology and interdisciplinary life sciences continue to promote innovation, sustainability, and academic excellence in biological research.
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Featured Publications
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Karthik, M., Ragunath, C., Krishnasamy, P., Paulraj, D. Q., & Ramasubramanian, V. (2023). Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Annona muricata leaf extract and its antioxidant and antibacterial activity. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 157, 111422. Cited by: 27.
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Ragunath, C., Kumar, Y. A. S., Kanivalan, I., & Radhakrishnan, S. (2020). Phytochemical screening and GC-MS analysis of bioactive constituents in the methanolic extract of Caulerpa racemosa (Forssk.) J. Agardh and Padina boergesenii Allender & Kraft. Current Applied Science and Technology, 380–393. Cited by: 26.
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Cholaraj, R., & Venkatachalam, R. (2024). Investigation of antioxidant and anticancer potential of fucoidan (in-vitro & in-silico) from brown seaweed Padina boergesenii. Algal Research, 79, 103442. Cited by: 18.
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Ragunath, C., & Ramasubramanian, V. (2022). Dietary effect of Padina boergesenii on growth, immune response, and disease resistance against Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Cirrhinus mrigala. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 1(1), 1–12. Cited by: 13.
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Ragunath, C., Kousalya, L., Venkatachalam, R., & Anitha, S. (2022). Green synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles from Wrightia tinctoria and its antibacterial activity. BioNanoScience, 12(3), 723–730. Cited by: 12.
