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Dr. Elumalai P

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Associate Professor

Basic Sciences (Biotechnology)

Thiruvalluvar University, Tamil Nadu, India

7 Years

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Environmental Research

Pesticide Pollution, Bioremediation, Biofilm, Agriculture

Mail: elumalai.p@sru.edu.in

Educational
Qualifications
(From Highest)

2017

Ph.D in Biotechnology from Thiruvalluvar University, Tamil Nadu, India

2013

M.Sc in Biotechnology from Thiruvalluvar University, Tamil Nadu, India

2011

B.Sc in Biotechnology from Thiruvalluvar University, Tamil Nadu, India

Professional
Experience

2026

Associate Professor at SR University, Warangal, Telangana, India, from 2026-07-15 to .

2026

Assistant Professor at KAHE, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, from 2026-01-28 to 2026-07-08.

2024

Postdoctoral Fellow at Institute of Cotton Research, CAAS, Anyang, Henan, China, from 2024-01-01 to 2025-08-30.

2022

National Postdoctoral Fellow (ANRF) at SIMATS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, from 2022-12-15 to 2023-12-14.

2019

Postdoctoral Fellow at South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong,China, from 2019-06-05 to 2022-06-04.

2018

Postdoctoral Fellow at Chunbuk National University, Iksan, South Korea, from 2018-01-01 to 2018-11-30.

2016

Ph.D Student Visiting Fellow at Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, from 2016-01-17 to 2017-06-16.

Student
Supervision

2

PG

Key Publications

Asaithambi, A.T., Sivakumar, L., Kumar, A.S., Elumalai, P., Thirumurugan, D., Parthipan, P. (2026). Applications of Biosynthesized Carbon Nanomaterials in Agricultural Pesticide Synthesis and Crop Spoilage Sensing. In: Mohanta, Y.K., Biswas, K., Sarma, H. (eds) Bioresource Waste to Carbon Nanomaterial. Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences. Springer, Singapore.

P. Parthipan, A. Santhosh Kumar, P. Dhandapani, P. Elumalai, D. Thirumurugan. Sustainable Design and Production of Nano-Hybrid Smart Coatings. Nano-Hybrid Smart Coatings: Advancements in Industrial Efficiency and Corrosion Resistance. Chapter 6pp 121-138. ACS Publications

P. Parthipan, C. Prakash, P. Dhandapani, P. Elumalai, A. Rajasekar, L. Cheng. Biogenic Nanoparticles and Strategies of Nano-Bioremediation to Remediate PAHs for a Sustainable Future. Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology. Series Ed: Prasad, Ram. ISSN: 2662-1681, Springer

A. Rajasekar, W. Xiao, M. Sethuraman, P. Parthipan and P. Elumalai, Airborne microorganisms associated with corrosion of structural engineering materials. Environ Science Pollution Research, 2017, 24(9):8120-8136.

P. Parthipan, J. Narenkumar, P. Elumalai, P.S. Preethi, A. Usha Raja Nanthini, A. Agrawal, A. Rajasekar. Neem extract as a green inhibitor for microbiologically influenced corrosion of carbon steel API 5LX in a hypersaline environment. Journal of Molecular Liquids. 2017, 240, 121-127

P. Parthipan, P. Elumalai, K. Sathishkumar, D. Sabarinathan, K. Murugan, G. Benelli and A. Rajasekar, Impact of different carbon and nitrogen sources on the effectiveness of bio-surfactant and laccase-producing Pseudomonas stutzeri NA3 and Acinetobacter baumannii MN3 in degradating of crude oil. 3 Biotech. 2017, 7:278

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, J. Narenkumar, O.P. Karthikeyan and A. Rajasekar, Characterization of thermophilic bacteria on oxidation of carbon steel in hyper chloride environment of crude oil reservoir. International Journal of Environmental Research, 2017, 11(3), 339-447.

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, O.P. Karthikeyan and A. Rajasekar, Enzyme mediated biodegradation of long-chain n-alkanes (C32 and C40) by thermophilic bacteria. 3 Biotech, 2017, 7:16.

S. Mehariyaa, A.K. Patel. O.P Karthikeyan, P. Elumalai, Jonathan W.C.Wong. Co-digestion of food waste and sewage sludge for methane production: Current status and perspective. Bioresource Technology. 2018, 265, 519-535.

P. Parthipan, P. Elumalai, J. Narenkumar, L.L. Machuca, K. Murugan and A. Rajasekar, Allium sativum (garlic extract) as a green corrosion inhibitor with biocidal properties for the control of MIC in carbon steel and stainless steels in oilfield environments. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 2018, 132, 66-73.

P. Parthipan, P. Elumalai, Y.P. Ting, P.K.S.M. Rahman and A. Rajasekar, Characterization of hydrocarbon degrading bacteria isolated from Indian crude oil reservoir and their influence on corrosion of carbon steel. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 2018, 129,67-80

P. Elumalai, J.M Lim, Y.J Park, M. Cho, Patrick J. Shea, Byung-Taek Oh. Enhanced amylase production by a Bacillus subtilis strain under blue light-emitting diodes. Preparative Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 2020, 49(2):143-150.

P. Elumalai, Y.J Park, M. Cho, Patrick J. Shea, Byung-Taek Oh. Red yeast rice fermentation with a Bacillus subtilis isolate under blue light emitting diodes increases secondary products with antioxidant activity. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering. 2018, 42, 529–539.

J. Narenkumar, P. Elumalai, S. Subashchandrabose, G. Benellic, M. Megharaj, R. Balagurunathan, K. Murugan and A. Rajasekar. Role of 2-mercaptopyridine on control of microbial influenced corrosion of copper CW024A metal in cooling water system. Chemosphere. 2019, 222, 611-618.

P. Elumalai, J.M Lim, Y.J Park, M. Cho, Patrick J. Shea, Byung-Taek Oh. Protease production by Bacillus subtilis B22 in submerged fermentation under blue light-emitting diodes and enhancement with various agricultural wastes. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering. 2020, 43, 821–830.

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, J. Narenkumar, B. Anandakumar, J Madhavan, Byung-Teak Oh, A. Rajasekar. Role of thermophilic corrosive bacterial community on crude oil degradation in oil reservoir environment. 3Biotech. 2019, 9(3):79.

AK Awasthi, K Bougas, L Constantine, E Cunningham, I Keyte, D Tyrer, C Chen, P Elumalai, M Huang, S Liu, X Yi, G Ying, Q Zhang, J Zhao, Y Chen, H Shi, M Diamond, M Kah, A Lai Shen Lyn, A Praetorius, T Roiss, A Sudheshwar, N Suzuki, H Yamamoto. An Assessment Report on Issues of Concern: Chemicals and Waste Issues Posing Risks to Human Health and the Environment. United Nations Environment Programme. 2020-9.

P. Elumalai, MS. AlSalhi, S. Mehariya, OP. Karthikeyan, S. Devanesan, P. Parthipan, A. Rajasekar. Bacterial Community Analysis of Biofilm on API 5LX Carbon Steel in an Oil Reservoir Environment. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 2021, 44, 355-368.

C. Zhang, F. Li, R. Wen, H. Zhang, P. Elumalai, Q. Zheng, H. Chen, Y. Yang, M. Huang, G. Ying. Heterogeneous electro–Fenton using three–dimension NZVI–BC electrodes for degradation of neonicotinoid wastewater. Water Research, 2020, 182, 115975.

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, M. Huang, B. Muthukumar, L. Cheng, M. Govarthanan, A. Rajasekar. Enhanced biodegradation of hydrophobic organic pollutants by the bacterial consortium: impact of enzymes and biosurfactants. Environmental Pollution, 289, 117956.

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, M.S. AlSalhi, M. Huang, S. Devanesan, O. P. Karthikeyan, W. Kim, A. Rajasekar. Characterization of crude oil degrading bacterial communities and their impact on biofilm formation. Environmental Pollution, 2021, 286, 117556.

P. Elumalai, X. Yi, T. Cai, W. Xiang, C. Huang, M. Huang, G. Ying. Photo-biodegradation of imidacloprid under blue light-emitting diodes with bacteria and co-metabolic regulation. Environmental Research, 2021, 201, 111541.

P. Parthipan, L. Cheng, P. Dhandapani, P. Elumalai, M. Huang, A. Rajasekar. Impact of biosurfactant and iron nanoparticles on biodegradation of polyaromatic 2 hydrocarbons (PAHs). Environmental Pollution, 2022, 306, 119384.

P. Elumalai, X. Yi, Z. Chen, A. Rajasekar, T.C.B. de Paiva, M.A. Hassaan, G.G. Ying, M. Huang. Detection of Neonicotinoids in agriculture soil and degradation of thiacloprid through photo degradation, biodegradation and photo-biodegradation. Environmental Pollution, 2022, 306, 119452.

B. Muthukumar, M. S. Nandini, P. Elumalai, M. Balakrishnan, A. Satheeshkumar, M. S. AlSalhi, S. Devanesan, P. Parthipan, A. Rajasekar, T. Malik. Enhancement of cell migration and wound healing by nano-herb ointment formulated with biosurfactant, silver nanoparticles and Tridax procumbens. Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023, 14, 12225769.

P. Elumalai, B. Muthukumar, P. Dhandapani, O.P. Karthikeyan, M. Huang. Bio-based nanohybrids and composites in water pollutant remediation an environmental management strategy. Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health, 2023, 35, 100504.

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, L. Sivakumar, S. Thanigaivel, L. Gnanasekaran, X. Gao, J. Cui, C. J. Moon, J. Theerthagiri, M. Y. Choi. Photocatalysis: A Sustainable Approach for Removing Hazardous Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons. ChemistrySelect, 2024,

J. Ji, Y. Gao, C. Xu, K. Zhang, D. Li, B. Li, L. Chen, M. Gao, N. Huangfu, P.Elumalai, X. Gao, X. Zhu, L. Wang, J. Luo, J. Cui. Chromosome-level genome assembly of marmalade hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus (Diptera: Syrphidae). Scientific Data, 2024, 11, 844.

L. Guo, L. Niu, X. Zhu, L. Wang, K. Zhang, D. Li, P. Elumalai, X. Gao, J. Ji, J Cui, J. Luo. Moderate nitrogen application facilitates Bt cotton growth and suppresses population expansion of aphids (Aphis gossypii) by altering plant physiological characteristics. Frontiers in Plant Science, 2024, 15, 1328759.

L. Du, L. Zhao, P. Elumalai, X. Zhu, L. Wang, K. Zhang, D. Li, J. Ji, J. Luo, J. Cui, X. Gao. Effects of sublethal fipronil exposure on cross-generational functional responses and gene expression in Binodoxys communis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2024.

L. Zhao, H. Xue, P. Elumalai, X. Zhu, L. Wang, K. Zhang, D. Li, J. Ji, J. Luo, J. Cui, X. Gao. Sublethal acetamiprid affects reproduction, development and disrupts gene expression in Binodoxys communis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2024.

R. Nanmaran, M. Mageswari, S. Srimathi, G. Ganesh Raja, S.A. Obaid, S.A. Alharbi, P. Elumalai, S. Thanigaivel. Mathematical modelling of hydrogen transportation from reservoir tank to hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) tank. Fuel, 2024, 361, 130725.

M. Gao, B. Li, K. Zhang, D. Li, R. Chen, P. Elumalai, X. Gao, L. Wang, X. Zhu, J. Luo, J. Ji, J. Cui. Worldwide used bio-insecticides Cry1Ac toxin has no detrimental effects on Episyrphus balteatus but alter the symbiotic microbial communities. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024?283 (4), 137995.

P. Sathishkumar, P. Elumalai, K. Saravanakumar, A.R. Ganesan. Prevalence and impact of herbicides/insecticides on non-target ecosystem and its mitigation strategy. Environmental Research, 2024, 260, 119677.

P. Elumalai, A Santhosh Kumar, P. Dhandapani, J. Cui, X. Gao, A.A. Prakash, R. Rajamohan, M. S. AlSalhi, S. Devanesan, A. Rajasekar, P. Parthipan. Biodegradation of pyrene by bacterial consortia: Impact of natural surfactants and iron oxide nanoparticles. Environmental Research, 2024, 242, 117753.

P. Elumalai, X. Gao, J. Cui, A. Santhosh Kumar, P. Dhandapani, P. Parthipan, O. Parthiba Karthikeyan, J. Theerthagiri, S. Kheawhom, M.Y. Choi. Biofilm formation, occurrence, microbial communication, impact and characterization methods in natural and anthropic systems: a review. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 2024, 22, 1297-1326

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, X. Gao, J. Cui, A. Santhosh Kumar, P. Dhandapani, A. Rajasekar, H. Sarma, N.R. Vadivu Ganapathy, J. Theerthagiri, A. Min, M.Y. Choi. Impact of petroleum hydrocarbon and heavy metal pollution on coral reefs and mangroves: a review. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 2024, 22, 1413-1435

P.Elumalai, R. Rajamohan, AT. Vayal Purayil, V. Menon, R. Pranav Srivatsan, A. Santhosh Kumar, S. Lakshminarayanan, S. Mainupriya, S. Nandi, X. Gao, J. Cui, P. Parthipan. Biosurfactant and iron oxide nanoparticle-assisted bioremediation of soil co-contaminated with hydrocarbons and hazardous heavy metals. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 497, 154677

C. Xu, R. Chen, X. Zhu, L. Wang, D. Li, K. Zhang, X. Gao, R. Chen, P. Elumalai, J. Ji, J. Luo, J. Cui. Broad host adaptation of Mythimna separata mediated by gut bacteria and detoxification enzyme gene MsGSTd3. Entomologia Generalis. 2025,

Q. Yu, W. Liu, L. Zhao, X. Zhu, P. Elumalai, L. Wang, K. Zhang, D. Li, J. Ji, L. Jin, J. Luo, J. Cui, X. Gao. Assessing the effects of imidacloprid exposure on the microbiota of Binodoxys communis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and gene expression. Emerging Contaminants, 2024, 100415.

C. Fan, T. Zhou, L. Zhao, K. Zhang, D. Li, P. Elumalai, L. Jin, L. Wang, J. Ji, J. Cui, X. Gao, X. Zhu, J. Luo. Parasitoid of Aphis gossypii, Binodoxys communis Gahan exhibits metabolic changes in symbiotic bacterial community upon exposure of insecticides. Emerging Contaminants, 2025, 100395.

W. Liu, Q. Yu, M. Nasir, X. Z., M. Shahid Iqbal, P. Elumalai, L. Wang, K. Zhang, D. Li, J. Ji, J. Luo, J. Cui, X. Gao. The Cry2Aa protein is not enough to pose a threat to Pardosa astrigera. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025, 301, 140241

A. Santhosh Kumar, P. Dhandapani, L. Sivakumar, J. Narenkumar, P. Elumalai, R. Duraimurugan, A. Rajasekar, S. Rajadesingu, P. Punniyakotti. Mitigation of sulphate-reducing bacterial consortium induced corrosion on API 5LX carbon steel using bioactive compounds from Capsicum annuum fruit derivatives. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026 14 (1), 120483.

X. Gao*, L. Wang*, P. Elumalai*, S. Lakshminarayanan, X. Zhu, L. Wang, R. Govindan, T. Jayaraman, P Parthipan, Q. Zhao, J. Cui, M-Y. Choi, J. Luo. Emerging Sensor Technologies for Detecting Pollutants in Ecosystems. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 2025, 542, 216849

P. Elumalai, X. Gao, P. Parthipan, J. Luo, J. Cui. Agrochemical pollution: a serious threat to environmental health. Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health, 2025, 100597

P. Elumalai, R. Govindan, X Gao, P. Parthiban, J. Theerthagiri, J. Luo, J. Cui, M-Y Choi. Progress and Opportunities in Metal-Rich Cobalt Sulfides-Based Nanostructures for High Performance Supercapacitors. Journal of Energy Storage, 2026, 164, 122008

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, P. Dhandapani, E. Madhu Sudhanan, V. Parthasarthy, P. Sathishkumar. Occurrence and fate of emerging insecticide pollutants in agricultural soils and Bacillus subtilis assisted photo driven bioremediation of insecticides. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, Accepted

L. Sivakumar, R.Rajamohan, TA Amuthalinkam, P. Elumalai, A. Santhosh Kumar, J. Cui, X. Gao, P. Parthipan, W. Kim, G. Muthusamy. Persistence of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Microplastics: A Serious Alarm to Human Health and Ecosystem. The Chemical Record, 2026, e202500206.

Research Projects / Patents

National Postdoctoral Fellow, Government of India

A survey of neonicotinoids occurrence in agricultural soils and photo-biodegradation of their complex compounds

Awards and Honors / Achievements

Project

Visiting Ph.D Research Student in Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong

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