Dr.D. CHARUMATHI M.Sc., Ph.D TN SET, CSIR NET

Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology,

D.K.M College for Women (Autonomous), Sainathapuram,

Vellore- 632001.

Undergraduate Degree

Major : B.Sc., Biotechnology

University : VIT University, Vellore

Month and Year of Passing : April 2005


Postgraduate Degree

Major : M.Sc., Biotechnology

University : VIT University, Vellore

Month and Year of Passing : April 2007


Teaching Experience & Service Details

Current Designation : Assistant Professor

Department : Biotechnology

Institution : D.K.M College for Women (autonomous), Sainathapuram, Vellore-1

(College/University) : Affiliated to Thiruvalluvar University, Serkadu,Tamil Nadu.

Period of Teaching P.G. Classes : 6 years


Period of Teaching U.G. Classes : 6 years


Lectureship Qualification

Ph.D.

Broad Area of Research : Environmental Biotechnology

Title of the Thesis : Removal of Synthetic dyes from textile wastewater using Yeast

Research Institute/ University : VIT University, Vellore

Year of Award : September 2011

  • CSIR NET for Lectureship in Life Sciences (December 2016) qualified.

  • Tamil Nadu SET for Lectureship in Life Sciences (February 2016) qualified.


Publications in UGC Approved Journals


  1. Charumathi D and Nilanjana Das (2012). Packed bed column studies for the treatment of textile wastewater using immobilised Candida tropicalis. Desalination (accepted) DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2011.09.023 (Elsevier).


  1. ·Charumathi D and Nilanjana Das (2011) Biodegradation of Basic Violet 3 by Candida krusei isolated from textile wastewater. Biodegradation (Springer). DOI: 10.1007/s10532-011-9472-2


  1. Vimala R, Charumathi D and Nilanjana Das (2011) Packed bed column studies on Cd(II) removal from industrial wastewater by macrofungus Pleurotus platypus. Desalination. DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2011.03.014 (Elsevier).


  1. ·Devlina Das, Charumathi D and Nilanjana Das (2011) Bioaccumulation of the synthetic dye Basic Violet 3 and heavy metals in single and binary systems by Candida tropicalis grown in a sugarcane bagasse extract medium: Modeling optimal conditions using response surface methodology (RSM) and inhibition kinetics. Journal of Hazardous Materials 186: 1541-1552 (Elsevier).


  1. ·Devlina Das, Charumathi D and Nilanjana Das (2010) Combined effects of sugarcane bagasse extract and synthetic dyes on the growth and bioaccumulation properties of Pichia fermentans MTCC 189. Journal of Hazardous Materials 183: 497–505 (Elsevier).


  1. Nilanjana Das and Charumathi D (2012). Remediation of dye removal from wastewater using yeast- an overview. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 11; 369-380.


Publications of Peer reviewed Journals


  1. Sandhiya R, Sumaiya Begum K and Charumathi D (2016). Decolourization of triphenylmethane dyes and dye industry effluent by Staphylococcus aureus isolated from dye contaminated site. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 8: 258-266.

  2. Archana M, Karthika Kiran and Charumathi D (2016). Screening of cellulolytic bacteria for producing cellulase under solid state fermentation using water hyacinth as a substrate International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 8: 352-356.


  1. Evangelin Femila E M, Srimathi R and Charumathi D (2014). Removal of malachite green using silver nanoparticles via adsorption and catalytic degradation. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 6: 579-583.


Book/ Book Chapters


  1. Charumathi D, (2020) "Nanoparticles", Introduction to Nanochemistry, AIBSaliha Publications, Tamil Nadu, India, Pg - 19- 54.

ISBN: 978-81-947361-4-1


Paper/Poster Presentation in Conference/Seminar/Symposium

  1. Rahila E, Nishitha A, Shanthapriya R and Charumathi D. Production, Partial Purification, Characterization And Application Of Enzymes Isolated From Contaminated Vegetables,VICGRTBO – 07, Virtual International Conference on Global ResearchTrends in Biotechnology held during June 15th to June 18th 2020 at St. Joseph's College of Engineering, OMR, Chennai.(Paper Presentation).


  1. Charumathi D. Phytoremedation of synthetic dyes- an overview. BIOCONZ 2019 held on 18th September, 2019 at Department of Biotechnology, Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman College of Engineering., Vadamavandal, Thiruvnnamalai. (Paper Presentation).


  1. Sangeetha M, Agilandeeswari and Charumathi D. Toluene degradation by Staphylococcua aureus isolated from petroleum polluted environment. 4th International conference on Bienergy, Environment and sustainable Technologies held during 28-30 January 2019 at Arunai engineering College, Thiruvannamalai. (Paper presentation)


  1. Evangelin Femila, Srimathi R, Shaheedha Parveen and Charumarthi D. Green synthesis of silver nanopareticles using aqueous extract of Aegle marmosaand evaluation of their adsorptive capacity on removal of synthetic dye Malachite Green. State level Conference on Advancements in biotechnology for human welfare and environmental safety, organized by Department of biotechnology, M.M.E.S women’s arts and Science College, Melvisharam 632 509. (Poster presentation).


  1. Sogarunnisa H, Sohaniya Taj H,Vimala V and Charumathi D. Phytotoxicity studies of synthetic dye Malachite green. State level Conference on Advancements in biotechnology for human welfare and environmental safety, organized by Department of biotechnology, M.M.E.S women’s arts and Science College, Melvisharam 632 509. (Poster presentation).


  1. Farhana Fathima, Asma Afreen, Nasira, Gulnaz Anjum, Aliya Rafath, Lubna Anjum, Seema Sharmeen, Swathy, Sarojini,Nimrah Fathima, Saritha and Charumathi D. How useful is Body Mass Index for comparison of body fatness in women –A survey in M.M.E.S Women’s Arts and Science College, Melvisharam. State level Conference on Advancements in biotechnology for human welfare and environmental safety, organized by Department of biotechnology, M.M.E.S women’s arts and Science College, Melvisharam 632 509. (Poster presentation-awarded second prize).


  1. Evangelin Femila, Charumathi D.(2013). Bioremediation of synthetic dyes using yeast- an overview. State level conference on recent scenario in chemistry, organized by P.G. Department of Chemistry, K.M.G. College of Arts and Science, Gudiyattam, held on September 3rd, 2013 (Poster presentation).


  1. Charumathi D, Devlina Das and Nilanjana Das (2009). Bioremediation of synthetic dyes by the yeast Pichia fermentans MTCC 189. International Conference on Biotechnological Solutions for Environmental Sustainability held during October 21-23, VIT University, Vellore. (Poster presentation-awarded best poster).


  1. Charumathi, D., A. Mukherjee and Nilanjana Das (2007). Biomimetics of silver nanoparticles by leaf extract of Azadirachta indica. National conference on Sustainable Technologies for Better tomorrow held during December 19-20, VIT University, Vellore. (Paper presentation).