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 Central University of Kerala
16 May 2026

Prof. Muthukumar Muthuchamy

Climate Change and Remediation Research Lab


Brief Profile

Prof. Muthukumar Muthuchamy received Ph.D. degree from Anna University, Chennai, India. He served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore for more than a decade and joined as an Associate Professor and subsequently joined as a Professor. He has been awarded ‘Young Scientist’, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (2007). His research articles placed 2ndand 10thposition of Top 25 Hottest Articles by Elsevier, USA (2005). His research articles got Best Paper Award from various International and National conferences.

Presently his team is doing research in the area of Climate Change and adaptation studies in collaboration with the Institute of BioEcoSciences, MD, USA for the Western Ghats Biodiversity Conservation and the production of energy from solar and wind in collaboration with Sokoto Energy Centre, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Nigeria. Apart from that preparation of nanocatalyst from rare earth metals for electrooxidation studies in collaboration with the University of Concepcion, Chile, Latin America, National Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR), Chennai, India, and National Institute of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India. He received projects from various funding agencies such as DRDO, UGC, DST, BRNS etc. He guided 14 Ph.D thesis, 6 M.Phil Thesis, and 42 M.Sc., Dissertations. He is skilled in handling sophisticated equipment such as FT-IR (Thermo), HPLC (Shimadzu), GC-MS (Agilent 1100 Series), Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (Analytika Jenna), Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (GBC-Avanta), Particle Size Analyser (CILAS-1180) and Zeta-meter System 3.0+. He is expertise in statistical modeling using computer software like Design Expert,         Systat, SPSS and Artificial Neural Network (ANN).

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Prof. Muthukumar Muthuchamy
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Department of Environmental Science
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 Education

DegreeCollege NameYear Of Passing
Post GraduationBharathidasan University1996
Ph.D.Anna University, Chennai, India2003

 Experience

Employer NameDesignationStart FromEnd To
Central University of Kerala, Periye, Kasaragod, Kerala, IndiaDean Students’Welfare01/10/2023
Central University of Kerala, Periye, Kasaragod, Kerala, IndiaChief Vigilance Officer01/07/202001/10/2023
Central University of Kerala, Periye, Kasaragod, Kerala, IndiaDean, School of Earth Science Systems01/11/202001/10/2023
Central University of Kerala, Periye, Kasaragod, Kerala, IndiaProfessor and Head01/03/201701/10/2022
Central University of Kerala, Periye, Kasaragod, Kerala, IndiaAssociate Professor and Head01/02/201601/03/2017
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, IndiaAssistant Professor01/04/200501/01/2016

 Teaching & Research Guidance

    Level Of TeachingSubjects
    Post GraduateEnvironmental Science
    Post GraduateEnvironmental Science
    Post GraduateEnvironmental Sciences

 Recent and Major Publications

    1. Manjusha K., Gorati Arun Kumar, Paulraj S., S. Anbazhagi, and Muthukumar Muthuchamy (2023). "Distribution of quantitative soil parameters in parts of Kannur district, Kerala, using inverse distance weighted interpolation". Journal of Soils and Crops, 33 (2): 281-288

    2. Salman Farissi, Gado Abubakar Abubakar, Kochuparambil Ajayaghosh Akhilghosh, Anbazhagi Muthukumar, and Muthukumar Muthuchamy (2023). "Sustainable application of electrocatalytic and photo electrocatalytic oxidation systems for water and wastewater treatment: a review". Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195:1447

    3. Salman Farissi, Shajahan Zakkariya, Kochuparambil Ajayaghosh Akhilghosh, Tejomurtula Prasanthi, Anbazhagi Muthukumar, and Muthukumar Muthuchamy (2023). "Electrooxidation of amoxicillin in aqueous solution with graphite electrodes: Optimization of degradation and deciphering of byproducts using HRMS". Chemosphere, 345 - 140415

    4. Salman Farissi, Sneha Ramesh, Abubakar Abubakar Gado, Prasanthi Tejomurtula, Anbazhagi Muthukumar and Muthukumar Muthuchamy (2023). "Electrochemical oxidation of diethyl phthalate at two dimensional graphite sheet electrodes: optimization and analysis of degradation in water with HRMS". Journal of Applied electrochemistry, 53, 1389–1403

    5. Mukesh Lal Das, Shalu George, Nadirsha Nawab, Manjusha KK, Kavya Jeevan and Muthukumar Muthuchamy (2023). "Assessing the regional endemism centres using species distribution modelling and biodiversity measurement matrices in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Western Ghats, India". METSZETJournal, 17

    6. Aiswriya V. Padmachandran, Nhavilthodi Sreethu, Fathima Nasrin, Muthukumar Muthuchamy and Anbazhagi Muthukumar (2023). "Presence of microplastics in estuarine environment: a case study from Kavvayi and Kumbla backwaters of Malabar Coast, Kerala, India". Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Not Applicable

    7. Nadirsha P.S. Nawab, Divya Dinesan M.V, Aswin Krishna, Anbazhagi Muthukumar, and Muthukumar Muthuchamy (2023). "Quantitative Assessment and GIS-Based Interpolation Approach for Mapping Soil Health Indicators in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Ghats, India". METSZET Journal, 8(3): 147-161

    8. Hariprasad Pokkiladathu, Salman Farissi, Anbazhagi Sakkarai, and Muthukumar Muthuchamy (2022). "Removal of a Contaminant of Emerging Concern by Heterogeneous Catalytic Ozonation Process with a Novel Nano Bimetallic Catalyst Embedded on Activated Carbon". Ozone Science and Engineering, 45, 361-373

    9. Hariprasad Pokkiladathu, Salman Farissi, Anbazhagi Sakkarai, and Muthukumar Muthuchamy (2022). "Degradation of bisphenol A: a contaminant of emerging concern, using catalytic ozonation by activated carbon impregnated nanocompositebimetallic catalyst". Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29, 72417–72430

    10. Nadirsha P.S. Nawab, Anbazhagi Muthukumar, and Muthukumar Muthuchamy (2022). "Remote Sensing and GIS for monitoring and assessing forest susceptibility to climate change: A spatial-Temporal study on protected area of Western Ghats, India". Journal of Scientific Research, 66(4):07 – 14

    11. Suganya Devarajan, Muthukumar Muthuchamy, Anbazhagi Muthukumar and Gridev Venkateshwarapuram Rengaswami (2022). "Development of Oxidised Cellulose fabrics for hemostat applications". Materials Letters, 308: 131160

    12. Hariprasad Pokkiladathu, Salman Farissi, Anbazhagi Sakkarai, and Muthukumar Muthuchamy (2022). "A novel activated carbon-based nanocomposite for the removal of bisphenol-A from water via catalytic ozonation: Efficacy and mechanisms". Results in chemistry, 4, 100593

    13. Shalu George, K Manjusha, Nawab Nadirsha PS, Das Mukesh Lal, S Anbazhagi, and Muthuchamy Muthukumar (2021). "Temporal Trend Analysis of Abiotic Factors (Rainfall, Temperature and Relative Humidity) at Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala, India,". Ela Journal of Forestry and Wildlife, 10 (2): 860-868

    14. Nawab, N. P., Santhosh, A., Gado, A. A., Muthukumar, A., and Muthuchamy, M (2021). "GIS-Based Interpolation Approach for Mapping Groundwater Quality Parameters for Sustainable Water Management.". Water and Energy International, 64(9): 6-13

    15. Shalu, G., Zubereya, K., Anbazhagi, S., and Muthuchamy, M. (2021). "Assessment of Vegetation Index in Selected Protected Areas of Southern Western Ghats, Kerala, India,". Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, 11(01): 34-48

    16. Gado Abubakar, Anbazhagi Muthukumar, Abdullahi B.U., and Muthukumar Muthuchamy (2020). "Performance Evaluation and Optimaization of Wind-Solar PV Hybrid Electricity Generation and Application to Electric Vehicles". International Journal for Modern Trends in Science and Technology, 6(6):161-177

    17. 22. Ramya Thangamani, Muthukumar Muthusamy, Premkumar Manickam Periyaraman, Amudha Thanarasu, Thiruselvi Devaraj, Anuradha Dhanasekaran and Subramanian, Sivanesan, (2019). "Advance electrochemical oxidation of fipronil contaminated wastewater by graphite anodes and sorbent nano hydroxyapatite". Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 41:7, 866-880

    18. Abubakar, G., Muthukumar, A. and Muthuchamy, M (2019). "Assessment of small Scale Solar PV Electricity Generation Potential using A Novel Technique". International Journal on Emerging Technologies, 10(4):111-118

    19. Anju, G., Subha, B., Muthukumar, M., and Sangeetha, T (2019). "Application of Response Surface Methodology for Sago wastewater treatment by ozonation". Iranian Journal of Energy and Environment, 10 (2): 96-103

    20. 19. Gado Abubakar, Anbazhagi Muthukumar, and Muthukumar Muthuchamy (2019). "Investigation of Small-Scale Wind Electricity Generation Using Spline Interpolation Model". International Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews, 8(2), 3080-3100

    21. Usharani Krishnaswamy, Muthukumar Muthusamy and Lakshmanaperumalsamy Perumalsamy (2019). "Studies on the efficiency of the removal of phosphate using bacterial consortium for the biotreatment of phosphate wastewater". European Journal of Applied Sciences, 1 (1): 06-15

    22. 25. Periyasamy S, and Muthuchamy M (2018). "Electrochemical degradation of psychoactive drug caffeine in aqueous solution using graphite electrode". Environmental Technology, 39 (18): 2373-2381

    23. 24. Selvendiran Periyasamy, and Muthukumar Muthucham (2018). "Electrochemical oxidation of paracetamol in water by grapite anode: Effect of pH, electrolyte concentration and curret density". Journal of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, 6(6):7358-7367

    24. 23. Gado A.A., Muthukumar M., Gwani M., Jonathan L.A., Kazuga S., Umar A.B., Jafar A.B. and Anbazhagi M (2018). "Determination of gross Alpha, Beta radioactivity in sachet drinking water". Research Journal of Physical Sciences,, 6(3), 1-7

    25. 26. K. Rajkumar, and M. Muthukumar (2017). "Response surface optimization of electro-oxidation process for the treatment of CI Reactive Yellow 186 dye: reaction pathways". Applied Water Science, 7:637-625

    26. 27. Rajkumar K and Muthukumar M (2017). "Statistical optimization of electro oxidation process for the removal of Textile dye CI Reactive Blue 198". International Journal of Environmental Sciences and Natural Sciences, Vol.1(4): 555-570

    27. 28. Hanish Mohammed Coppath Hamza, Prabha Duraisamy, Selvendiran Periyasamy, Hariprasad Pokkiladathu and Muthukumar Muthuchamy (2016). "Simultaneous Electricity Generation and Heavy Metals Reduction from Distillery Effluent by Microbial Fuel Cell". Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 10(13): 1-13

    28. Joshu Amirtharaj Richard, Sabitha Bose, Anbazhagi Muthukumar and Muthukumar Muthuchamy (2016). "Ground water quality assessment among the selected blocks of Wayanad district, Kerala". Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 8(3):29-36

    29. 32. K. Ramarajan, S. Anbazhagi, P. Selvendiran, P. Hariprasad, and M. Muthukumar (2016). "Optimization of antimony leaching from food packaging covers made of low density polyethylene using response surface methodology". International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 3(1):1041-1056

    30. T. Ramya, S. Anbazhagi and M. Muthukumar (2016). "Electrochemical oxidation of Fipronil contaminated wastewater by RuO2/IrO2/TaO2 coated titanium anode and sorbent nano hydroxyapatite". Materials Today: Proceedings, 3: 2509-2517

    31. Rajkumar K, Ganesh K.P., Sivarajan G and Muthukumar M (2016). "Studies on comparison of sludge produced from conventional treatment process and electrochemical process of soya oil refinery processing wastewater". Journal of Industrial Pollution Control, Vol.32 (2): 562-571

    32. 33. T. Ramya, S. Anbazhagi and M. Muthukumar (2015). "Optimaization of electrooxidation process for the treatment of acid Yellow 36 using graphite electrode". Madras Agricultural Journal, 102: 10-12

    33. 37. T. Sangeetha, and M.Muthukumar (2014). "Harnessing of bioenergy from a dual chambered microbial fuel cell (MFC) employing sago-processing wastewater as catholyte". International Journal of Green Energy, 11 (2): 161 – 172

    34. S. Anbazhagi and M. Muthukumar (2014). "Contribution of ozone, pH and temperature in the inactivation of a foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes– a study using response surface methodology". International Journal on Applied Bioengineering, 8(1): 05-13

    35. 36. M. Muthukumar, S. Shanmuga Priya and T. Sangeetha (2014). "Impact of salt on bioelectricity generation in a dual chambered microbial fuel cell using Sago processing wastewater". Iranica Journal of Energy & Environment, 5(4): 376 – 386

    36. 42. B. Subha and M. Muthukumar (2013). "Optimization of ozonation process for the reduction excess sludge production from activated sludge process of sago industry wastewater using central composite design". The Scientific World Journal, 10: 239271

    37. 40. K. Usharani and M.Muthukumar (2013). "Optimaization of aqueous methylparathion biodegradation by Fusarium sp in batch scale process using response surface methodology". International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 10: 591-606

    38. 43. K. Rajkumar, M. Muthukumar, and R.V. Mangalaraja (2013). "Electrocatalytic oxidation of reactive blue 198 using Sm3+ doped cerium oxide as a catalyst". International Journal on Applied Bioengineering, 7(1): 32-38

    39. Lakshmi P. M, Sarah Jaison, T. Muthukumar, and M. Muthukumar (2013). "Assessment of metal accumulation capacity of Brachiaria ramosa collected from cement waste dumping area for the remediation of metal contaminated soil". Ecological Engineering Journal, 60: 96 – 98

    40. T. Sangeetha, and M.Muthukumar (2013). "Influence of electrode materials and electrode distance on bioelectricity production from sago processing wastewater using microbial fuel cell". Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy, 32(2): 390 – 395

    41. 39. S. Anbazhagi and M.Muthukumar (2013). "Optimization of Ozone in Gaseous Phase to Inactivate Listeria monocytogenes on raw Chicken samples". Food Research International, 54 (1): 1128 – 1130

    42. 44. N. Balasubramanian and M. Muthukumar (2012). "Influence of effective microorganisms (EM) during startup of anaerobic treatment of pulp and paper mill wastewater in HUASB reactor". Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 11 (4): pp. 653-656

    43. 44. N. Balasubramanian and M. Muthukumar (2012). "Influence of effective microorganisms (EM) during startup of anaerobic treatment of pulp and paper mill wastewater in HUASB reactor". Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 11 (4): pp. 653-656

    44. 44. N. Balasubramanian and M. Muthukumar (2012). "Influence of effective microorganisms (EM) during startup of anaerobic treatment of pulp and paper mill wastewater in HUASB reactor". Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 11 (4): pp. 653-656

    45. 44. N. Balasubramanian and M. Muthukumar (2012). "Influence of effective microorganisms (EM) during startup of anaerobic treatment of pulp and paper mill wastewater in HUASB reactor". Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 11 (4): pp. 653-656

    46. 48. T. Sangeetha, and M. Muthukumar (2012). "Catholyte Performance as an influencing factor on electricity production in a dual-chambered Microbial Fuel Cell employing Food Processing Wastewater". Energy Sources Part A : Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects, 33 (16): 1514- 1522

    47. Krishnaswamy Usharani, M. Muthukumar and K. Kadirvelu, (2012). "Effect of pH on the degradation of aqueous organophosphate (methylparathion) in wastewater by ozonation". International Journal of Environmental Research, 6(2): 557 – 564

    48. 46. K. Rajkumar, and M. Muthukumar (2012). "Optimisation of Electro-oxidation Process for the Treatment of Reactive Orange 107 using Response Surface Methodology". Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 19 (1): 148 – 160

    49. 50. K. Usharani, M. Muthukumar and P. Lakshmanaperumalsamy (2011). "Biological removal of phosphate from synthetic wastewater using bacterial consortium". Iranian Journal of Biotechnology, 9(1): 37 – 49

    50. M. Sheela Mary, and M. Muthukumar (2011). "Effectiveness of Ozone in Inactivating Listeria monocytogenes from Milk Samples". World Journal of Young Researchers, 1(3): 40 – 44

    51. M. Sheela Mary, and M. Muthukumar (2011). "Effectiveness of Ozone in Inactivating Listeria monocytogenes from Milk Samples". World Journal of Young Researchers, 1(3): 40 – 44

    52. M. Sheela Mary, and M. Muthukumar (2011). "Effectiveness of Ozone in Inactivating Listeria monocytogenes from Milk Samples". World Journal of Young Researchers, 1(3): 40 – 44

    53. 49. M. Muthukumar, M. Govindaraj, A. Muthusamy, and G. Bhaskar Raju (2011). "Comparative study of electrocoagulation and electrooxidation process for the degradation of ellagic acid from aqueous solution". Separation Science Technology, 46 (2): 272 – 282

    54. 52. M. Govindaraj, M. Muthukumar, and G.Bhaskar Raju (2010). "“Electrochemical oxidation of tannic acid contaminated wastewater by RuO2, IrO2, and TaO2 coated titanium and graphite anodes". Environmental Technology, 31(14): 1613 – 1618

    55. 52. M. Govindaraj, M. Muthukumar, and G.Bhaskar Raju (2010). "“Electrochemical oxidation of tannic acid contaminated wastewater by RuO2, IrO2, and TaO2 coated titanium and graphite anodes". Environmental Technology, 31(14): 1613 – 1618

    56. 53. K. Rajkumar, M. Muthukumar and R.Sivakumar (2010). "Novel approach for the treatment and recycle of wastewater from soya edible oil refinery industry – An economic perspective". Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 54: 752-758

    57. 56. M. Muthukumar, M. Karuppaiah and G. Bhaskar Raju (2007). "Electrochemical removal of C.I. Acid Orange 10 from aqueous solutions". Separation and Purification Technology, 55 (2): 198 – 205 (

    58. 56. M. Muthukumar, M. Karuppaiah and G. Bhaskar Raju (2007). "Electrochemical removal of C.I. Acid Orange 10 from aqueous solutions". Separation and Purification Technology, 55 (2): 198 – 205 (

    59. M. Senthilkumar and M. Muthukumar (2007). "Studies on the possibility of recycling of reactive dye bath effluent after decolouration using Ozone". Dyes and Pigments, 72 (2): 251 – 255

    60. M. Senthilkumar and M. Muthukumar (2007). "Studies on the possibility of recycling of reactive dye bath effluent after decolouration using Ozone". Dyes and Pigments, 72 (2): 251 – 255

    61. M. Muthukumar and N. Selvakumar (2005). "Decolorisation of acid dye effluent with ozone: effect of pH, salt concentration and treatment time". 58. M. Muthukumar and N. Selvakumar, 121: 7-12

    62. 59. M. Muthukumar, D. Sargunamani, and N. Selvakumar (2005). "Statistical analysis of the effect of aromatic, azo and sulphonic acid groups on decolouration of acid dye effluents using advanced oxidation processes". Dyes and Pigments, 65 (2): 151-158

    63. 61. M. Muthukumar, D. Sargunamani, N. Selvakumar and J. Venkata Rao (2005). "Optimization of ozone treatment for colour and COD removal of acid dye effluents using central composite design experiment". Dyes and Pigments, 63 (2): 127-134

    64. 61. M. Muthukumar, D. Sargunamani, N. Selvakumar and J. Venkata Rao (2005). "Studies on decolouration, toxicity and the possibility for recycling of acid dye effluents using ozone treatment". Dyes and Pigments, 64 (1): 39- 44

    65. 61. M. Muthukumar, D. Sargunamani, N. Selvakumar and J. Venkata Rao (2005). "Studies on decolouration, toxicity and the possibility for recycling of acid dye effluents using ozone treatment". Dyes and Pigments, 64 (1): 39- 44

    66. M. Muthukumar, D. Sargunamani, N. Selvakumar and D. Nedumaran (2004). "Effect of salt additives on decolouration of Acid Black 1 dye effluents by ozonation". Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 11(5): 612-616

    67. M. Muthukumar and N. Selvakumar (2004). "Studies on the effect of inorganic salts on decolouration of acid dyes by ozonation". Dyes and Pigments, 62 (3): 221-228

    68. M. Muthukumar, N.Selvakumar and J.Venkata Rao (2001). "Review on treatment of textile effluents by ozonation". Colourage, 48 (1): pp.27–34

    69. 65. G.E. Chandrasekaran and M. Muthukumar (1997). "Statistical analysis of parameters of river waters of Tikara and Brabhmani near the proposed super thermal power plant site at Talcher". Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, 17 (4): 262 – 267


 Group Members

 Research Projects Undertaken

Project TitleProject TypeCommencement DateCompletion DateFunding Agency
Socio – economic, environmental and institutional impact of indoor air pollution on tribal household : A case evidence from Nilgiris District of TamilnaduMajor Research Project01/04/201531/03/2017UGC
Investigating the knowledge of Clean Water, Sanitation Practices and Perceptions towards Microplastics Pollution among the Coastal Villagers of Kerala (Co-PI)Major29/09/202329/09/2024BRNS, BARC, Mumbai
Production and Utilization of Wind energy from Central University of Kerala CampusMinor Project10/01/201810/01/2019Central University of Kerala
Spatial distribution of Uranium and associated water quality parameters in ground water/ drinking water of Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruppur and The Nilgiris district of TamilnaduMajor Research Project01/06/201831/03/2022BRNS
Climate change adaptation strategies for Biodiversity conservation in Western Ghats, IndiaMajor Research Project01/08/201630/06/2020DST-SERB

 Books / Chapters

  • Chapter(s) - Co-Author, (2022). Fifth World Congress on Disaster Management’, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 9781032355467

  • Chapter(s) - Co-Author, (2022). Impact of Climate Change on Hydrological Cycle, Ecosystem, Fisheries and Food Security, Taylor & Francis Group. CRC Press, 9781003299769

  • Chapter(s) - Co-Author, (2022). Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes, Elsevier, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85657-7.00007-9

  • Chapter(s) - Co-Author, (2020). Bioprocess Engineering for Bioremediation, Springer Nature, Switzerland, DOI: 10.1007/698_2020_582

    •  Patents

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     Miscellaneous

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Indian Water Works Association
Indian Science Congress Association
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    Full Name
    		 Prof. Muthukumar Muthuchamy
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    		 Department of Environmental Science, School of Earth Science systems, Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periye
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    		 04672309202
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