As a dedicated faculty member at the Department of Botany and Microbiology, I am actively involved in teaching and research. I design and teach both theoretical and practical courses, develop engaging assessments, and incorporate research-driven learning approaches. My research spans key areas of microbiology and immunology, contributing to advancements in the field through publications, collaborative projects, and grant-funded studies. I also supervise graduate students and guide final-year undergraduates in their research, fostering critical thinking and scientific innovation to prepare them for impactful careers that serve the community.
areas of expertise
My research focus is on combating multi-drug-resistant bacteria by harnessing natural products for novel antimicrobials, bioactive agents, and advanced materials, while also uncovering resistance mechanisms. My work explores transgenic microflora for therapeutic applications, molecular detection for food safety, and microbe-human interactions in health and disease. Additionally, I develop biomaterials for medical use. At the intersection of healthcare, food security, and environmental biotechnology. I integrate synthetic biology, nanotechnology, and bioinformatics to drive innovative solutions for infection control and global health. I have been actively involved in research in Molecular Microbiology, nanobiotechnology, environmental and applied microbiology. I have undertaken several funded research projects successfully.
In this study, the facile synthesis of both monometallic Co- Metal-Organic Frameworks bimetallic Ni-Co-Metal-Organic Frameworks and trimetallic Ni-Co-Cu-Metal-Organic Frameworks was successfully…
Background information: Lung cancer is the most frequently reported disease on a global scale. The bioactive substances are less successful in specifically destroying cancer cells. To prevent…
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Abdurahman Hajinur Hirad, Abdullah A. Alarfaj , Balasubramani Ravindran, Shilpa Perumal Narasimhamoorthi
2025
Published in:
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
bacteria to develop resistance, copper-based nanomaterials are being considered as prospective alternatives to conventional antibiotics. In this study, copper pyrophosphate nanoflakes were…
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Ravi Aswini, Nandhagopal Manivannan, Annamalai Padmanaban, Hector Valdes , Kathirvelu Dhandapani, Arunachalam SaravanaVadivu, Perumal Rameshkumar, Abdurahman Hajinur Hirad
During this course the student conduct an original research project by selecting a research problem; plan and design research experiments and conduct the same independently and as a part of a…
This course focuses on the general principles of microbiology, historical review of the pioneer microbiologist and development of Microbiology. This course introduces the main microorganism’s…
Microbial ecology and role of microorganisms in pollution and bioremediation – Factors affecting microbial growth- and microbial interactions bet. Microorganisms with each other-Microbial…