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 Central University of Kerala
02 January 2026

Dr. Jeyabalan Sangeetha

Environmental Biotechnology and Bioresources Research Laboratory


Brief Profile

Jeyabalan Sangeetha, earned her BSc in Microbiology and PhD in Environmental Sciences from Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. She holds an MSc in Environmental Sciences from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. She is the recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship of University Grants Commission, Government of India, for her doctoral studies. She is the recipient of Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship and Women Postdoctoral Fellowship under University Grants Commission. She has also awarded with DST FAST TRACK Young Scientist by DST, New Delhi. She has conferred with many national and international awards for her contribution in teaching and research. She has published more than 35 research and review articles in reputed and International journals and 75 book chapters in the fields of environmental microbiology, environmental biotechnology, environmental toxicology, environmental nanotechnology and bioresources. She has authored and edited 14 books which are published by International publishers such as Springer, CRC Press and Apple Academic Press. She has visited 8 countries to participate and give talks on various topics related to her research with funding from GoI and funding agencies from abroad.

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Dr. Jeyabalan Sangeetha
Assistant Professor
Department of Environmental Science
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 Recent and Major Publications

  1. Hospet R, Thangadurai D, Cruz-Martins N, Sangeetha J, Appaiah K.A.A, Chowdhury Z.Z, Bedi N, Soytong K, Al-Tawahaj A.R.M, Jabeen S, Tallur M.M.,"Genome shuffling for phenotypic improvement of industrial strains through recursive protoplast fusion technology.",Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.,DOI 10.1080/10408398.2021.1983763

  2. Tawaha ARM, Khanum S, Imran, Amanullah, Al-Tawaha AR, Thangadurai D, Sangeetha J, Rauf A, Khalid S, Saranraj P, Safari ZS, Zahid NA, Qazizadah AZ, Sirajuddin SN.,"Use of mycorrhiza in organic farming.",IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.,https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/788/1/012167

  3. Saranraj P, Sivasakthivelan P, Al-Tawaha ARM, Bright R, Imran, Amanullah, Al-Tawaha AR, Thangadurai D, Sangeetha J, Rauf A, Khalid S, Al-Sultan W, Safari ZS, Qazizadah AZ, Zahid NA, Sirajuddin SN.,"Macronutrient management for the cultivation of Soybean (Glycine max L.): A review.",IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.,https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/788/1/012055

  4. Imran, Amanullah, Naveed S, Khan I, Sajid M, Mahmood T, Hussain I, Ilyas M, Ali I, Ullah S, Kamal A, Altawaha AR, Al-Tawaha AR, Thangadurai D, Sangeetha J, Rauf A, Saranraj P, Al-Sultan W, Al-Taey DKA, Refat, Youssef A, Sirajuddin SN, Hastang.,"Relationship of soil physico chemical properties with elevation and geographical directions.",IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.,doi: https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/788/1/012172

  5. Imran, Amanullah, Hussain I, Ali I, Ullah S, Iqbal A, Altawaha AR, Al-Tawaha AR, Thangadurai D, Sangeetha J, Rauf A, Saranraj P, Al Sultan W, Al-Taey DKA, Youssef RA, Sirajuddin SN.,"Agricultural soil reclamation and restoration of soil organic matter and nutrients via application of organic, inorganic and bio fertilization.",IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.,doi: https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/788/1/012165

  6. Odat N, Tawaha AM, Hasan M, Imran, Amanullah, Al-Tawaha AR, Thangadurai D, Sangeetha J, Rauf A, Khalid S, Saranraj P, Al-Taey DKA, Safari ZS, Zahid NA, Qazizadah AZ, Sirajuddin SN.,"Seed priming with chitosan alleviates salinity stress by improving germination and early growth parameters in common vetch (Vicia sativa).",IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.,788:012059.

  7. Raju C.S, Aslam A, Thangadurai D, Sangeetha J, Kathiravan K, Shajahan A.,"Indole Acetic Acid (IAA) producing endophytic bacteria on direct somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration of Exacum travancoricum Bedd",Vegetos,690-702

  8. Al-Tawaha ARM, Amanullah, Imran, Al-Tawaha AR, Khalid S, Rauf A, Thangadurai D, Sangeetha J, Khanum S, Ghanem S, Sharf-Eldin A,"Adapting crop management practices to climate change.",Advances in Environmental Biology,doi: 10.22587/aeb.2020.14.7.21

  9. Sangeetha J, Unnikrishnan R, Habeeb J, Steffi S.M.,"Isolation and Morphological Identification of Culturable Endophytic Fungal Species from Mangrove Ecosystem.",Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences,,8(3): 128-134

  10. Al-Tawaha ARM, Al-Tawaha A, Sirajuddin SN, McNeil D, Othman YA, Al-Rawashdeh IM, Amanullah, Imran, Qaisi AM, Jahan N, Shah MA, Khalid S, Sami R, Rauf A, Thangadurai D, Sangeetha J, Fahad S, Youssef RA, Al-Taisan WA, Al-Taey DKA.,"Ecology and adaptation of legumes crops: A review.",IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science,doi: 10.1088/1755-1315/492/1/012085

  11. Ndolo D, Njuguna E, Adetunji C.O, Harbor C, Rowe A, Breeyen A.D, Sangeetha J, Singh G, Szewczyk B, Anjorin T.S, Thangadurai D and Hospet R.,"Research and Development of Biopesticides: Challenges and Prospects.",Outlooks on Pest Management,30(6): 267-276.

  12. Rakesh T, Thangadurai D, Rayappa K, Sangeetha J, Ramachandra P,"Phylogenetic analyses of sugarcane cultivars using simple sequence repeat markers",Scientific Bulletin Series F. Biotechnologies,23, 37-41

  13. Umesh M, Thangadurai D, Suyamindra K, Pramod G, Sangeetha J,"Rapid DNA isolation and ISSR-PCR optimization for fibrous leaf tissues of wild palms of Southern Peninsular India",Scientific Bulletin Series F. Biotechnologies,23, 42-48

  14. Umesh M, Thangadurai D, Kusum PA, Vadakkethil BS, Sangeetha J,"Molecular diversity in wild populations of Pinanga dicksonii (Roxb.) Blume (Arecaceae) from Western Ghats of Karnataka using microsatellite markers",Scientific Bulletin Series F. Biotechnologies,23, 49-56

  15. Thangadurai D, Vinay N, Sangeetha J, Abhishek M, Ravichandra H,"Molecular analysis of cultivar diversity among Chilli in Northern Karnataka, India using RAPD markers",Scientific Papers Series B Horticulture,63(1), 663-669

  16. Abhishek M, Thangadurai D, Konerira AAA, Chethan JD, Sangeetha J,"Physicochemical characterization, antioxidant potential and sensory quality of wine from wild edible fruits of Flacourtia montana J. Graham",Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology,https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4324-2019180377

  17. Rakesh T, Thangadurai D, Rayappa BK, Sangeetha J, Ramachandra P,"RAPD analysis of sugarcane cultivars for early maturation and yield improvement",Plant Archives,19(2), 2481-2486

  18. Ravichandra H, Thangadurai D, Manjunath K, Sangeetha J,"Autochthonous yeast diversity associated with fruit surface and fermented must of minor fruits.",Plant Archives,19(2), 2255-2262

  19. Maruti A, Thangadurai D, Ravichandra H, Sangeetha J,"Morphometric characterization and evolutionary relationships among the wild Vigna species of the Western Ghats",Plant Archives,19(2), 3121-3128

  20. Rakesh T, Thangadurai D, Rayappa BK, Abhishek M, Sangeetha J.,"Phenotypic characterization and genetic diversity of sugarcane varieties cultivated in Northern Karnataka of India based on principal component and cluster analyses.",Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology,DOI:10.1590/1678-4324-2019180376

  21. Mundaragi A, Thangadurai D., Sangeetha J., Bhat S,"Phenolic composition, volatile constituents and antioxidant potential of wild edible fruit Elaeocarpus tectorius (Lour.) Poir. (Elaeocarpaceae).",Farmacia,https://doi.org/10.31925/farmacia.2019.2.

  22. Mohammadinejad R, Shavandi A, RaieD.S, Sangeetha J, Soleimani M, HajibehzadS.S, Thangadurai D, Hospet R, Popoola J.O, Arzani A, Gómez-Lim M.A, Iravani S, Varma R.S,"Plant molecular farming: production of metallic nanoparticles and therapeutic proteins using green factories.",Green Chemistry,DOI: 10.1039/C9GC00335E

  23. SangeethaJ, Thangadurai D, David M.,"Environmental impact of transgenic cotton on physicochemical qualities of soil ecosystems in Northern Karnataka, India",Series A. Agronomy,LX:95-99

  24. Abhishek M, Thangadurai D, Shivanand B, Sangeetha J,"Proximate analysis and mineral composition of potential minor fruits of Western Ghats of India",Series A. Agronomy,LX: 340-346

  25. Abhishek M, Thangadurai D, Sangeetha J, Shivanand B, Ravichandra H,"Unexploited and underutilized wild edible fruits of Western Ghats in Southern India",Series A. Agronomy,LX: 326-339

  26. Arakera SB, Jalalpure SS, Thangadurai D, Sangeetha J,"Deciphering Genetic Diversity in Spathodea campanulata Beauv. from South India based onRandomly Amplified Polymorphic DNAMarkers",International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology,2(3): 1441-1446

  27. Mundaragi, AC, Thangadurai D, Sangeetha J, Byahatti SD and Appaiah KAA,"Chemical analysis of volatile constituents of Flacourtia Montana J. Graham (Salicaceae): An edible and wild fruit of Western Ghats of India",Plant Archives,17(1), 506-508

  28. David M, Krishna P.M, Sangeetha J,"Elucidation of heavy metals pollution impact on soil bacterial growth and its extracellular polymeric substances flexibility",3 Biotech,DOI 10.1007/s13205-016-0475-x

  29. David M, Sangeetha J, Shrinivas J, Harish E.R., Naik V.R,"Effect of deltamethrin on haematological indices of Indian Major Carp, (Hamilton).",International Journal of Pure and Applied Zoology,3(1): 37-43

  30. David M, Sangeetha J, Harish E.R,"Sodium cyanide induced alteration in the whole animal oxygen consumption and behavioural pattern of freshwater fish Labeo rohita.",Journal of Environmental Biology.,36(2): 405-408

  31. Thangadurai D, Kumbar M, Sangeetha J, Mundaragi A,"The molecular assessment of genetic diversity of eggplant cultivars from Northern Karnataka in India using Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA markers",Scientific Bulletin. Series F. Biotechnologies,XIX: 76-84

  32. David M, Sangeetha J, Harish E.R, Shrinivas J, Naik V.R,"Deltamethrin induced alteration in Na+-K+, Mg2+, Ca2+ associated ATPases activity in the freshwater fish Cirrhinus mrigala",International Journal of Pure and Applied Zoology,2(2): 175-181

  33. David M, Sangeetha J, Harish E.R, Shrinivas J, Naik V.R.,"Alterations in the levels of ions in tissues of freshwater fish Cirrhinus mrigala exposed to deltamethrin",International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Archives,5(1): 36-40

  34. Sangeetha J, Thangadurai D,"Effect of biologically treated petroleum sludge on seed germination and seedling growth of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. (Fabaceae).",Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology,57(3): 427-433.

  35. David M, Sangeetha J, Harish E.R, Shrinivas J, Naik V.R.,"Alterations in the levels of ACh and associated AChE in the tissues of fresh water fish Cirrhinus mrigala exposed to deltamethrin.",International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Archives,4(6): 1237-1241

  36. Muthumani V, Sangeetha J,"Biodegradation of diesel oil using bacterial consortia.",Journal of Microbial World,12(1):95-98

  37. Sathya R, Sangeetha J,"Mineral status of soil quality at Orathupalayam, Noyyal River Basin, Tamil Nadu",Indian Journal of Basic & Applied Biology,4(3): 153-159

  38. Ravichandran C, Sangeetha J,"Degradation of petroleum oil by Enterococcus cloacae.",Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Science,12(3): 485-487

  39. Ravichandran C, Mohan S.B, Sangeetha J,"Potability of drinking water at Kodaikanal and Kumbakonam.",Indian Journal of Environmental Protection,27(5):385-392


 Group Members

 Research Projects Undertaken

Environmental impact assessment of pesticide application for cashew plantation on soil bacterial diversity, soil biochemical processes and soil enzymes through molecular approaches

 SERB, New Delhi

Early Career Award

 Books / Chapters

  • Chapter(s) - Co-Author, (2022). Agri-Waste and Microbes for Production of Sustainable Nanomaterials, Elsvier, 9780128235751

  • Chapter(s) - Co-Author, (2022). Beneficial Microbes for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Management, Apple Academic Press, Ontario, Canada, 978-1-77188-818-9

  • Chapter(s) - Co-Author, (2022). Mass Spectrometry in Food Analysis, CRC Press, USA, 9780367548797

  • Chapter(s) - Co-Author, (2022). Mass Spectrometry in Food Analysis, CRC Press, USA, 9780367548797

  • Chapter(s) - Co-Author, (2021). Handbook of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental Applications, Springer Nature, Switzerland, 978-3-030-11155-7

  • Chapter(s) - Co-Author, (2021). Handbook of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental Applications, Springer Nature, Cham, Switzerland, 978-3-030-11155-7

  • Chapter(s) - Co-Author, (2021). Handbook of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental Applications, Springer Nature, Switzerland, 978-3-030-11155-7

  • Chapter(s) - Co-Author, (2019). Biotechnology of Microorganisms: Diversity, Improvement and Application of Microbes for Food Processing, Healthcare, Environmental Safety and Agriculture, Apple Academic Press, Canada, 9781771887472

  • Chapter(s) - Co-Author, (2019). Biodiversity and Conservation: Characterization and Utilization of Plants, Microbes, and Natural Resources for Sustainable Development and Ecosystem Management, Apple Academic Press, Canada, 9781771887489

  • Book - Co-Author, (2020). Functional Bionanomaterials: From Biomolecules to nanoparticles, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 978-3-030-41463-4

  • Book - Co-Author, (2020). Beneficial Microbes for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Management, Apple Academic Press, Inc., Oakville, Canada, 9781771888189

  • Book - Co-Author, (2020). Nanotechnology for food, agriculture and environment, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 978-3-030-31937-3

  • Book - Co-Author, (2019). Biotechnology of Microorganisms: Diversity, Improvement and Application of Microbes for Food Processing, Healthcare, Environmental Safety and Agriculture, Apple Academic Press, Inc., Oakville, Canada, 9781771887472

  • Book - Co-Author, (2019). Biodiversity and Conservation: Characterization and Utilization of Plants, Microbes, and Natural Resources for Sustainable Development and Ecosystem Management, Apple Academic Press, Canada, 9781771887489

  • Book - Co-Author, (2016). Environmental Biotechnology: Biodegradation, Bioremediation and Bioconversion of Xenobiotics for Sustainable Development, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, 978-17-7188-362-7

  • Book - Co-Author, (2016). Industrial Biotechnology: Sustainable Production and Bioresource Utilization, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, 978-17-7188-269-9

  • Book - Co-Author, (2016). Fundamentals of Molecular Mycology, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, 978-1-77188-253-8

  • Book - Co-Author, (2015). Genomics and Proteomics: Principles, Technologies and Applications, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, 978-17-71881-14-2

  • Book - Co-Author, (2014). Biotechnology and Bioinformatics: Advances and Applications for Bioenergy, Bioremediation and Biopharmaceutical Research, Apple Academic Press, Inc., Oakville, Canada, 978-17-71880-01-5

    •  Awards & Honours

     Patents

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     Miscellaneous

     Membership/Fellowship of other institutions/professionals societies : 
    Fellow, Academy for Environment and Life Sciences, Agra
Fellow, Society for Environmental Sciences, Dumka
Life Member, National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi 
Life Member, Society for Biotechnologists (India), Cochin
Life Member, The Biotech Research Society (BRSI), Trivandrum
Life Member, Association of the Promotion of DNA Fingerprinting and other DNA Technologies, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB-CSIR), Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Life Member, National Academy of Biological Sciences, Chennai
Life member, Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata
Life Member, Institute of Researchers, Wayanad
Senior Member, Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological 	& Environmental Engineering Society, Hong-Kong
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     Contact

    Full Name
    		 Dr. Jeyabalan Sangeetha
    Address
    		 Dr. Jeyabalan Sangeetha Department of Environmental Science Narmada Block Central University of Kerala Tejaswini Hills, Periye Kasaragod, Kerala, India
    Telphone Number
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    		 0091 467 2309204 / 0
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    		 671316

     Teaching & Research Guidance

    • Environmental Toxicology and Health,:Post Graduate
    • Research Methodology, Environmental Microbiology and Environmental Biotechnology, Sustainable Agriculture, Marine Microbiology:Research Guidance
    • Fundamentals of Environmental Science:Post Graduate