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Staff Id : 02792
Name : Dr. R. DHANASEKAR
Designation : PROFESSOR & HEAD
Department : CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Qualification : B.E.,M.E.,Ph.D.,
Specialization : Industrial Fermentation, Bio systems Engineering
Date of Birth : 28-05-1965
Date of Joining : 14-12-1992
Present Address Contact Number E-Mail Address
5, S.V.Nagar, I South cross,
Mariyappanagar,
Chidamabaram-608 002
9443956560rdhanasekar286@rediffmail.com
Research Guidance
Discipline Awarded Guidance
M.Phil./M.E./M.Sc. 2424
Ph.D. 88


Conference /Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
Conference Seminar Symposia Workshop
National International
Attended 63---
Conducted 61---


Research Projects
Major Projects Minor Projects Total Amount (Rs.)
Completed ---
Ongoing ---
Teaching and Research Experience Industry Experience
31 Years -
Journals Conference Books Published Popular Article
National International National International
7 17 6 3 - -

List of Publications - National
Samson, S.K., Manikkandan, T.R., Dhanasekar, R, "Optimization of microbial hydrogen production using statistical experimental design from maize stalk by isolated strain,,23(5), 368-373,2016.", Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, Volume 23, Number 5, 2016, pp. 368-373. 2016.
M.Ramananthan, C.S.Rathinasabapathy, R.Dhanasekar & T.Viruthagiri, "Batch kinetics and modeling of Glutathione synthesis from candida utilis utilizing glucose.", Indian Chemical Engineers, Volume 49, Number 1, May 2007, pp. 21-28. 2007.
R.Dhanasekar & T.Viruthagiri, "Batch kinetics and modeling of poly (3-hydroxy butyrate) synthesis from Azotobacter vinelandii using different carbon sources.", Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, Vol.12,99.322-326, Volume 12, Number 99, Apr 2005, pp. 322-326. 2005.
T.R.Manikkandan, R.Dhanasekar&T.Viruthagiri, "Biohydrogen Production From Damaged Wheat Grain Using Bacillus Sp..", Chemical Engineering World, Volume Vol.40, Number 1, Jan 2005, pp. 92-94. 2005.
R.Neelamegam, V.Baskaran, R.Dhanasekar & T.Viruthagiri, "Decolorization od synthetic dyes using rice straw attached Pleurotus ostreatus.", Indian Journal of Chemical Technology,Vol.11,pp.622-625, Volume 11, Number 1, Aug 2004, pp. 622-625. 2004.
Benjamin T.Prem Araivnd, R.Dhanasekar ,T.Viruthagiri & PL.Sabarathinam, "Evaluation of poly (3-hydroxy butyrate) biosynthesis from Azotobacter vinelandii using coconut water.", Indian Chemical Engineer, Volume 45, Number 2, Mar 2003, pp. 88-93. 2003.
R.Dhanasekar ,T.Viruthagiri & PL.Sabarathinam, "Biosynthesis of poly ( 3-hydroxy butyrate) from cheese whey using Azotobacter vinelandii.", Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, Vol.8,pp.68-71, Volume 8, Number 1, Mar 2001, pp. 68-71. 2001.
List of Publications - International
Dhanasekar, R., Jonesh, S, "Identification of a novel hydrogen producing bacteria from sugarcane bagasse waste (15), 277-282, 2018.", Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology , Volume 15, Number 1, 2018, pp. 277-282. 2018.
Magesh, R., Dhanasekar, R., Jayaprakash, K., Sivakumar, K, "Biodegradation of chromium by Aspergillus niger using egg shell packed bed reactor36(1), 43-47, 2017 .", Pollution Research , Volume 36, Number 1, 2017, pp. 43-47. 2017.
M. Gopinath, C.Mohanapriya , K.Sivakumar , G.Baskar, C.Muthukumaran, R. Dhanasekar , "Microbial abatement of toluene using Aspergillus niger in up-flow bioreactor134 (2), 370-376, 2016. .", Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Volume 134, Number 2, 2016, pp. 370-376. 2016.
M. Gopinath, C.Mohanapriya ,K.Sivakumar , G.Baskar, C.Muthukumaran, R. Dhanasekar, "Biodegradation of toluene vapor in coir based upflow packed bedreactor by Trichodermasperellumisolate23, 4129â,“4137, 2016. .", Environ Sci Pollut Res, Volume 23, Number 1, 2016, pp. 4129-4137. 2016.
S. Jonesh, A.Meera, R.Dhanasekar, "Isolation and screening of hydrogen producing bacterial strain from sugarcane bagasse yard soil5(1), 12- 19, 2016. .", International Journal of Science and Engineering Applications, Volume 5, Number 1, 2016, pp. 12-19. 2016.
S. Jonesh, J.Perumalraj, A.Meera, R.Dhanasekar, "Dilute acid pretreatment of sweet sorghum stalk and its characterization8 (6), 589- 598, 2015.", International Journal of Chem Tech Research, Volume 8, Number 6, 2015, pp. 589-598. 2015.
S. Jonesh, J.Perumalraj, A.Meera, R.Dhanasekar, "Dilute acid pretreatment of sweet sorghum stalk and its characterization8 (6), 589- 598, 2015.", International Journal of Chem Tech Research, Volume 8, Number 6, 2015, pp. 589-598. 2015.
Samson, S.K., Manikkandan, T.R., Dhanasekar, R, "Effect of aeration on microbial production of hydrogen from maize stalk hydrolysate 6(10), 4564-4568, 2014 .", International Journal of Chem Tech Research, Volume 6, Number 10, 2014, pp. 4564-4568. 2014.
S. Jonesh, S.Yuwvaranni, S.Sonia, R.Dhanasekar, "Bio hydrogen production by potent cellulose degrading Bacillus Subtilis AUChE413 using sugarcane bagasse waste.", International Journal of Environment and Bioenergy, 7 (3), 156- 167, Volume 7, Number 3, May 2013, pp. 156-167. 2013.
M.Gopinath, K. Sivakumar and R.Dhanasekar, "Continuous Removal of Toluene By Penicillium Species Using Upflow Packed Bed Reactor (UFPBR) Containing Coir.", Global Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences, Volume 3, Number 1, Apr 2013, pp. 19-29. 2013.
K.Thirumavalavan, T.R.Manikkandan & R.Dhanasekar, "Pullulan production from coconut by- products by Aureobasidium pullulans.", African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 8 (2), pp. 254-258, Volume 8, Number 2, Apr 2009, pp. 254-258. 2009.
Gopinath M, Dhanasekar R, Viruthagiri T, Baskar G, "Optimization of Environmental conditions and Kinetics modeling for the Production of Gamma-decalactone using Sporidiobolussalmonicolor, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, 117 â,“ 126, 2008..", International Journal of Biotechnology & Biochemistry, Volume 4, Number 1, 2008, pp. 117-126. 2008.
Gopinath M, Dhanasekar R, Viruthagiri T, Baskar G, "Optimization of Environmental conditions and Kinetics modeling for the Production of Gamma-decalactone using Sporidiobolussalmonicolor, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, 117 â,“ 126, 2008..", International Journal of Biotechnology & Biochemistry, Volume 4, Number 1, 2008, pp. 117-126. 2008.
V.Baskaran and R.Dhanasekar, "Decolorization kinetics of selective textile dyeing effluents using pleurotus streatus.", Bioscan 2(1):29-34, Volume 2, Number 1, May 2008, pp. 29-34. 2008.
K.Thirumavalavan, T.R.Manikkandan & R.Dhanasekar, "Batch Fermentation Kinetics of Pullulan from Aureobasidium pullulans usins low cost Substrates.", Biotechnology , Volume 7, Number 2, Feb 2008, pp. 317-322. 2008.
M.Gopinath, R.Dhanasekar & T.Viruthagiri, "Microbial Bio synthesis of γ – decalactone and its applications- A Review.", Global Journal of Biotechnology & Biochemistry , Volume 3, Number 3, Mar 2008, pp. 60-68. 2008.
R.Dhanasekar ,T.Viruthagiri & PL.Sabarathinam, "Poly ( 3-hydroxy butyrate) synthesis from Azotobacter vinelandii utilizing glucose in a batch reactor.", Biochemical Engineering Journal, Volume 16, Number 1, Jan 2003, pp. 1-8. 2003.
List of Conferences - National
K.Thirumavalavan, Sobhia Thangam .I M.Karuppaiya, T.R.Manikkandan, R. Dhanasekar, Pullulan Acetate Synthesis, Properties and their application in Biomedical field, , Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, CHEMCON-2010, Dec 27-30, 2010, Dec 27-30, 2010, ANNAMALAI NAGAR, pp. 27-27. Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, .
K.Thirumavalavan, R. Dhanasekar, T. Viruthagiri, S. Ezhilan, Batch kinetics of pullulan production from Aureobasidium pullulans using bakery waste, CHEMCON-2004, Dec 27-30, 2004, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS, MUMBAI REGIONAL CENTRE, pp. 15-15. Mumbai, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS, MUMBAI REGIONAL CENTRE.
R.Dhanasekar, T.Viruthagiri & PL. Sabarathinam, A mathematical model for poly(3-hydroxy butyrate) production from Azotobacter vinelandii utilizing different carbon sources, Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, Kolkata December 18-21, 2000, Dec 18-21, 2000, Kolkata, pp. 137-140. Kolkata, IIChE, Kolkata.
P. Suganthirani, R.Dhanasekar, T.Viruthagiri & PL. Sabarathinam, Biosynthsis of poly(3-hydroxy butyrate) from cheese whey using Azotobacter vinelandii,, Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, Chandigarh December 20-23, 1999, Dec 20-23, 1999, Punjab University, Chandigarh, pp. 54-54. Punjab University, Chandigarh, IIChE, Punjab University, Chandigarh.
T.Shastikumar, T.Viruthagiri, R. Dhanasekar & PL. Sabarathinam, Continuous production of Ethanol from glucose using cultcres S. Carlsbregensis and S. Cerivisiae,, Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, Kalpakam, Chennai December 27-30, 1995, Dec 27-30, 1995, IGCAR Kalpakkam, pp. 54-55. IGCAR Kalpakkam, IIChE, IGCAR Kalpakkam.
R.Dhanasekar& T.Viruthagiri, Studies on 6- Amino penicillinic acid production, Indian Chemical Engineering Congress, IIT Kharagpur December 14-17, 1994, Dec 14-17, 1994, IIT Kharagpur, pp. 9-10. IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kharagpur.
List of Conferences - International
K.Thirumavalavan, T.R.Manikkadan, R. Dhanasekar, Production and characterization of pullulan from municipal solid waste by Aureobasidium pullulans, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CLEAN AND GREEN ENVIRONMENT, Jul 27-28, 2012, ANNAMALAI NAGAR, pp. 133-133. ANNAMALAI NAGAR, ZOOLOGY WING, ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY, ANNAMALAI NAGAR.
Bhuvaneswari. S, Deepa priya. A. G, Dhayananda Shakar A.R, M.Gopinath, R.Dhanasekar, A Comparative Study on Removal of Toluene by Batch Reactor Using Different Fungal Culture Isolated from Municipal Sewage Water”, International conference on Control of Industrial Gaseous Emission , Department of Chemical Engineering , Annamalai University 9th & 10th of February, 2012, Feb 9-10, 2012, Department of Chemical Engineering , Annamalai University , pp. 45-50. ANNAMALAI NAGAR, Department of Chemical Engineering , Annamalai University .
K.Thirumavalavan, T.R.Manikkadan, R. Dhanasekar, Studies on production of pullulan from Aureobasidium pullulans using crude nitrogen sources, World Congress on Biotechnology, Mar 21-23, 2011, World Congress on Biotechnology, Hyderabad, pp. 123-123. World Congress on Biotechnology, Hyderabad, World Congress on Biotechnology, Hyderabad, OMICS GROUP CONFERNCE.
List of Awards /Honours / Memberships
Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers - LM 12541
Indian Society for Technical Education - LM 16791