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CURRICULUM VITAE
Name
: G. Ramkumar
Academic Qualification
: M.Sc., Ph.D
Date of Birth
: 25/02/1988
Department Address
: Department of Biotechnology
Periyar University
Salem 636011
Tamil Nadu, India
: +91 9944209961
: [email protected]
: http://www.researcherid.com/rid/D-5331-2015
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Educational Qualification :
 Ph.D., Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
 M.Sc., Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
 B.Sc., Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
Awards/ Fellowships
 ICMR-JRF
Area of Specialization
: Insect Molecular Toxicology
Areas of Interest
: Vector control (Phyto-chemistry)
Insecticide Toxicology & Resistance mechanisms
Gene Expression, & G-PCR signaling pathway
Working Experience
: Research: 4 years
Ph. D Title:“Molecular and Proteomic study of metabolic resistance to Synthetic pyrethroid in
Culex quinquefasciatus (Say) mosquito”
Membership in Professional Bodies
1. Member of Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata, India
2. Life member of Entomological Academy of India, India
3. Life member of International Society for Infectious Diseases, (UK )
Member of Editorial Board
 International Journal of Mosquito Research, India
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Selected Publications
 G. Ramkumar, Karthi D. Natarajan, M.S. Shivakumar and Kweka (2016). "Culex
quinquefasciatus Eggs membrane alteration and ovicidal activity of Cipadessa
baccifera (Roth) plant extracts compared to synthetic insect growth regulators"
(reference number: SREP-16-51890), Scientific Reports. (Communication)
 G. Ramkumar, R. Suganys, M.S. Shivakumar (2016). Evaluation of silver
nanoparticles toxicity of Coleus aromaticus leaf extracts and its larvicidal toxicity
against Dengue and Filariasis vectors. BioNanoSci. 6: 308-315. IF 0.45
 P. Sowndarya, G. Ramkumar and M.S. Shivakumar (2016). Green synthesis of
Selenium nanoparticles conjugated Clausena dentata plant leaf extract and their
insecticidal potential against mosquito vectors. Artificial cells, Nanomedicine &
Biotechnology, 10.1080/21691401.2016.1252383 IF 2.024
 G. Ramkumar, R. Muthusamy, D. Natarajan, M.S. Shivakumar and Kweka (2016).
Mosquitocidal effect of Glycosmis pentaphylla leaf extracts against three mosquito
species
(Diptera:
Culicidae)
PLoS
One.
11(7):
e0158088.
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0158088. IF 3.029
 G. Ramkumar and M. S. Shivakumar (2015) Laboratory development of permethrin
resistance and cross resistance pattern of Culex quinquefasciatus to other insecticides.
Parasitology Research 114:2553–2560 IF 2.32
 G. Ramkumar, R. Muthusamy, D. Natarajan and M.S. Shivakumar (2015).
Insecticidal and repellent activity of Clusana dentata plant extracts against Aedes
aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus. Parasitology Research 114:1139–1144. IF 2.0
 G. Ramkumar, R. Muthusamy, S. Karthi, D. Natarajan and M.S. Shivakumar (2015).
Adulticidal and smoke toxicity of Cipadessa baccifera (Roth) plant extracts against
Anopheles stephensi, Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus. Parasitology
Research 114:167–173. IF 2.0
 J. M. Murugan, G. Ramkumar and M.S. Shivakumar (2015) Insecticidal potential of
Ocimum canum plant extracts against Anopheles stephensi, Aedes aegypti and Culex
quinquefasciatus larval and adult mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae). Natural Product
Research. 30(10):1193-6. IF 1.22.
 R. Muthusamy, G. Ramkumar, S.P. Subala, M.S. Shivakumar (2015). Crossresistance pattern in cypermethrin resistant Amsacta albistriga (Lepidoptera:
Arctiidae) to various classes of insecticides. Journal of Entomology and Zoology
Studies 2015; 3(3): 344-347.
 M. Susitra Manjari, G. Ramkumar, R. Muthusamy, D. Natarajan and M.S.
Shivakumar (2014). Chemical composition and larvicidal activity of plant extracts
from Clausena dentata (Willd) (Rutaceae) against dengue, malaria, and filariasis
vectors. Parasitology Research 113:2475–248. IF 2.32
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 R. Muthusamy, G. Ramkumar, S. Karthi and M.S. Shivakumar (2014). Biochemical
mechanisms of insecticide resistance in field population of Dengue vector Aedes
aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). International Journal of Mosquito Research, 1 (2): 1-4
 G. Ramkumar, P. Vinayagam and M.S. Shivakumar (2012). Adulticidal and
Knockdown Effect of Elaeagnus indica leaf extracts against Culex mosquitoes
(Diptera: Culicidae). Hexapoda, Vol. 19 (2) pp. 54-58
 Muthusamy, R., Karthi, S., Ramkumar, G., and Shivakumar, M. S. 2012.
Understanding biochemical mechanisms conferring organophosphate and Pyrethroid
resistance in Spodoptera litura (Feb.). Journal of Elixir Bio Tech. 43: 7040-7043
 Muthusamy, Karthi, Ramkumar G and M.S. Shivakumar. 2011. Pesticide
detoxifying mechanism in field population of Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera:
noctuidae) from South India. Egypt. Acad. J. Biolog. Sci., 3 (1): 51- 57.
Selected Conference & Seminars
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Participated on Workshop on “Writing styles of Bibliography” held at Women’s
Studies Centre, Periyar University, Salem on 11th Apr, 2016.
Poster presentation on “Contrasting patterns of permethrin tolerance to three
major chemical insecticides in filariasis vector Culex quinquefasciatus exposed to
UV-B light” in 103rd INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS at University of Mysore,
Mysore on 3rd – 7th January, 2016
Participated on Workshop on “Molecular Modeling and Biopharmaceutical Drug
Design for Biotechnology Researcher” held at Department of Biotechnology,
Periyar University, Salem on 05 Mar 2015.
Oral presentation on “Coleus aromaticus leaf extract mediated synthesis of Silver
nanoparticles using larvicidal potential against Dengue and Filariasis vectors” in
3rd National conference on Emerging Trends and new challenge in Biotechnology-An
Environmental Approach, organized by MGR College, Hosur, on 23rd and 24th Feb
2015.
Poster presentation on “Effect of NPAH and UV-B irradiation on the
detoxification enzymes and oxidative stress markers in Cx. quinquefasciatus
larvae” in 102nd INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS at Mumbai University, Mumbai
on 3rd – 7th January, 2015
Paper presentation on “Insecticide resistance mechanisms in larval and adult
Culex quinquefasciatus in response of type I pyrethroid exposure” in International
conference of modern progress in Biotechnology, Anna University-BIT, Trichy on
Oct 9-10, 2014.
Participated in International National Seminar on “Nano bio-nanotechnology in
Cancer research” organized by Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University,
Salem held at July 21st 2014.
Paper presentation on “Larvicidal potential of synthesized Zinc nanoparticles
using coleus aromaticus plant extracts against filariasis vectors” in conference of
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cultural landscapes, indigenous knowledge and biotechnological tools for biodiversity
conservation on Mar 07& 08, 2014
Paper presentation on “Molecular basis of insecticides resistance gene mechanisms
in mosquitoes” in in National symposium Herbs: A Natural Wonder for Disease and
Pest Control, organized by Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem
held at 20th Aug 2013.
Participated in National level workshop on “Brainstorming on Agriculturally
important Fruit flies” organized by NBAII, Bangalore, held at 27th Jul 2013.
Paper presentation on “Larvicidal potential of synthesized silver nanoparticles
using Lecucas aspera plant extracts” in 6th conference of Medical Arthropodology,
CRME, Madurai on Jul 25-26, 2013.
Participated in National Seminar on “Current Trends in Biology&
Bionanotechnology” organized by Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University,
Salem held at 11th Mar 2013.
Paper presentation on “Insecticides resistances level of field population Aedes
aegypti (Diptera:Culicidea) mosquitoes in Salem district” in National symposium
Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity, organized by Department of Zoology,
Periyar University, Salem held at 23rd Jan 2013.
Paper presentation on “Adulticidal and Repellent activity of Elaeagnus indica leaf
extracts against Culex quinquefasciatus adults (Diptera: Culiciade)” in 6th
conference of Medical Arthropodology, CRME, Madurai on Oct 18-19, 2012.