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Dr. Tijo Cherian

Assistant Professor
MSc, MPhil, PhD, NET

Profile

Dr. Tijo Cherian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam, Kerala. He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Pondicherry University and has extensive academic, research, and project experience spanning microbiology, marine biotechnology, nanobiotechnology, environmental biotechnology, aquaculture, biomass valorization, AMR, and sustainable bioprocessing. His research focuses on microbial biotechnology, marine microbial diversity, green nanotechnology, antimicrobial resistance, bioremediation, bioactive compounds, environmental sustainability, and nanomaterial synthesis for biomedical and environmental applications. His interdisciplinary research integrates microbiology, biotechnology, environmental sciences, and nanotechnology to develop sustainable solutions for contemporary environmental and public health challenges. He has accumulated over eight years of research experience and has contributed significantly to scientific advancement through an impressive publication record comprising more than 60 scholarly works, including international journal articles, book chapters, and conference presentations. His research findings have been published in reputed international journals and academic publishers such as Elsevier, Springer Nature, ACS Publications, De Gruyter, and MDPI. He has teaching experience of more than 5 years in various UG and PG colleges. He also worked as Young Professional-II under the All India Network Project on Fish Health (AINP-FH) at ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIBA), Chennai. His research contributions encompass marine microbial bioactive compounds, nanoparticle synthesis, aquaculture health management, environmental remediation, and bioresource valorization. He is actively engaged in teaching graduate and postgraduate courses, curriculum development, student mentoring, and research supervision. He has served as a syllabus committee member for the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) of Mahatma Gandhi University and has contributed extensively to academic quality enhancement initiatives. An active member of the global scientific community, he serves as a reviewer for numerous high-impact international journals published by Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, Cell Press, and Frontiers. His academic excellence has been recognized through several honors, including the Best Microbiologist Award, Young Researcher Award, Excellence in Research Award, and Budding Scientist Award. His current research interests include microbial biotechnology, green nanomaterials, environmental microbiology, aquaculture health, antimicrobial resistance, waste valorization, bioenergy, and sustainable technologies for environmental protection. 

Research

Microbial biotechnology, Marine microbial diversity, Green nanotechnology, Antimicrobial resistance, Bioremediation, Bioactive compounds, Environmental sustainability, and Nanomaterial synthesis for biomedical and environmental applications. His interdisciplinary research integrates microbiology, biotechnology, environmental sciences, and nanotechnology to develop sustainable solutions for contemporary environmental and public health challenges

Projects

2020

    •  Project Researcher (Young Professional II) under Project entitled “All India Network Project on Fish health (AINP-FH)” at Aquatic Animal Health and Environmental Division (AAHED), ICAR-CIBA (Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Government of India), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. August 2020 - June 2022.

Publications

2026

    • Mostafa Mohammed Atiyah, M.S. Jisha, Tijo Cherian, Smitha Vijayan. 2026. Chitosan nanoconjugates loaded with Sophora flavescens phytochemicals for enhanced antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity against nosocomial pathogens. Next Nanotechnology 10: 100553. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxnano.2026.100553
    • Faheem Q. AL-Mojahid, Tijo Cherian, Afaf A. Alsosowaa, N. Sharmila Devi, Ardra A. P., Namitha Vijay, Sijo Asokan, Teena Merlin, Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg. 2026. Scientific validation of an Ayurvedic herbal preparation Chandraprabha vatika. Phytomedicine Plus 6: 101007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phyplu.2026.101007
    • Alsosowaa, Afaf A., Faheem Q. AL-Mojahid, Tijo Cherian, M. S. Jisha, Sijo Asokan, Sreeraj Gopi, and Smitha Vijayan. 2026. Protective Role of Nanocurcumin against Malathion-Induced Toxicity in Selected Gut Microbiota Isolates. Medicine in Microecology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medmic.2026.10016928:100169 
    • Faheem Q. AL-Mojahid, Tijo Cherian, Afaf A. Alsosowaa, Teena Merlin. 2026. Phytochemical profile, antioxidant, antimicrobial activity, antibiofilm, cytotoxicity, and HR-LCMS of Tribulus terrestris. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 24(2); 100683. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgeb.2026.100683
    • Sijo Asokan, Teena Jacob, Tijo Cherian, Afaf A AlSosowaa, Faheem Q Al Mojahid, Smitha Vijayan. 2026. Biogenic ZnO Nanoparticles from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens NWR-14 for Combating ESBL-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae. Biomedical Materials & Devices. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44174-026-00635-y  
    • Satheesha Avunje, Cherian Tijo, Kizhakkekarammal Puthiyedathu Sandeep, Thangaraj Sathish Kumar, Priyadharshini Raju, Prasanna Kumar Patil. 2026. Ecological safety evaluation of antibiotics of aquaculture importance through microalgal bioassay with Chlorella marina. Aquaculture 617; 743734. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743734 
    • Sijo Asokan, Teena Jacob, Mostafa Mohammed Atiyah, Tijo Cherian, Smitha Vijayan. 2026. Bacteria mediated green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles: A sustainable nanotechnology approach for biomedical applications. Biomedical Materials & Devices. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44174-025-00578-w
    • Tijo Cherian, G. Balasubramani, Teena Merlin, R. Mohanraju, Jayalakshmi Sanal, Shehin Sadaka M.C., Shibin Eranhottu, Fahmeeda Parveen P.S. (2026) BioGold rush: microbial extraction of metals from e-waste. De Guyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783112225509-005 (Accepted) 
    • Tijo Cherian, Sijo Asokan, N. Sharmila Devi, Smitha Vijayan, Beena Cherian, Sini Kurien (2026) Green e-revolution: microbial magic for e-waste degradation and environment protection. De Guyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783112225509-007 (Accepted) 
    • Tijo Cherian, Sijo Asokan, G Balasubramani, N. Sharmila Devi, Smitha Vijayan, R Mohanraju, Shehin Sadaka MC, Shibin Eranhottu, Fahmeeda Parveen PS, Beena Cherian, Sini Kurien (2026) E-waste alchemy: turning old tech into sustainable solutions. De Guyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783112225509-011 (Accepted) 
    • N. Sharmila Devi, Tijo Cherian (2026) E-waste recycling: biological strategies driving the circular economy. De Guyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783112225509-015 (Accepted) 
    • Tijo Cherian (2026) Nature’s Cleanup Crew: Microbial Contributions to Plastic Degradation. In Plastic Waste Valorization: Strategies to Tackle Plastic Waste Pollution for Sustainable Environment. Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0443-41630-9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-41630-9.00019-7

2025

    • Sini Kurien, Sijo Asokan, Gayathri Rajappan Nair P V, Tijo Cherian, Mostafa Mohammed Atiyah, Smitha Vijayan. 2025. Green Synthesis, characterization and bioactivity of ZnO NPs using leaf extract of Thespesia populnea. Biomedical Materials & Devices. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44174025-00622-9 
    • Sijo Asokan, Avinash Choudekar, Makeshkumar V, Rudresh SM, Rand Kamil Abbas, Zahraa Sadoon Hadi, Smitha Vijayan, Mostafa Mohammed Atiyah, Divya Rajeswary, Tijo Cherian. 2025. Amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kerala: Insights for strengthening global health preparedness. Mass Gathering Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mgmed.2025.1000374:100037 
    • Shibin Eranhottu, Tijo Cherian, R. Mohanraju, N. Sharmila Devi, Jayalakshmi Sanal, Lincy Sara Varghese, P. Ambili, Mini Thomas, Fahmeeda Parveen P.S., Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg. 2025. Eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles from the leaf blades extract of seagrass Thalassia hemprichii: Multifunctional agents for biomedical and environmental applications. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 23: 100600. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgeb.2025.100600 
    • Sijo Asokan, Teena Jacob, Tijo Cherian, Teena Merlin, Vivekanandhan S, Afaf A AlSosowaa, Mostafa Mohammed Atiyah, Faheem Q Al-Mojahid, Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg, Smitha Vijayan. 2025. HR-LCMS profiling, in vitro and in silico assessment of the antibacterial activities of endophytic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens NWR-14 from Piper chaba W. Hunter. Phytomedicine Plus. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phyplu.2025.100885 5:100885 
    • Anavadya P.S., Tijo Cherian, Suneelkumar Yalla, Shibin Eranhottu, Mohanraju R. 2025. Phenotypic and genotypic characterisation of commercially important crab, Scylla olivacea and associated gut microflora from Port Blair waters, South Andaman, India. Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, 13(1), pp. 35-41. 
    • Tijo Cherian, Khursheed Ali, Javed Musarrat. 2025. Green functionalization of silver nanoparticles using leaf extract of Cymbopogon citratus and assessment of their biological activities. Next Nanotechnology, 8 (100216). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxnano.2025.100216 
    • Beena Cherian, Tijo Cherian, Teena Merlin, Shilpa Jose. 2025. Investigation of antibiosis, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, molecular docking and dye degradation potential of green synthesized copper ferrite (CuFe2O4) nanoparticles using mushroom Pleurotus florida. Discover Nano, 20(1), pp.1-28. https://doi.org/10.1186/s11671-025-04251-5 
    • Tijo Cherian, Teena Merlin, Karthika Rajendran, Jacob Thomas. 2025. Biogenic production and characterization of SeNPs (selenium nanoparticles) utilizing aqueous fruit extract of Morus alba and assessment of their biological potentialities. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, p.100562. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsurfi.2025.100562 
    • Sijo Asokan, Teena Jacob, Jenny Jacob, Afaf A. AlSosowaa, Tijo Cherian, W.J.M. Peijnenburg, Smitha Vijayan. 2025. Klebsiella pneumoniae: A Growing Threat in the Era of Antimicrobial Resistance. The Microbe, p.100333. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microb.2025.100333 
    • Tijo Cherian, Shibin Eranhottu, Kajal Kumar Mandal, Beena Cherian, Sini Kurien. 2025. Carbon nanomaterials based catalytic conversion of biomass: An overview. Next Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexres.2025.1002682:100268 
    • Tijo Cherian, Shibin Eranhottu, R. Mohanraju. 2025. Process optimization and bioflocculative insights of glycoprotein bioflocculant produced by marine bacterium Bacillus oceanisediminis LBB1. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2025.10355565;103555
    • Tijo Cherian, Nibu Varghese, Jenny Jacob, M.C. Shehin Sadaka (2025) Application of gold nanoparticles in dentistry. In Applications of Nanomaterials in Dentistry (pp. 217-242). Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-44331392-9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-31392-9.00013-3 
    • Mostafa Mohammed Atiyah, Arsha Johns, Sijo Asokan, Tijo Cherian, Smitha Vijayan (2025) Life cycle analysis (LCA) of carbon nanostructures and decorated carbon nanostructures. In Nanostructured Carbon Materials from Plant Extracts. Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-323-95126-5, DOI: https://10.1016/B978-0-323-95126-5.00002-0 
    • Tijo Cherian, Shibin Eranhottu, Sini Kurien and Beena Cherian (2025) Role of earthworms in the degradation of microplastics. In Environmental Hazards of Plastic Wastes (pp. 225-234). Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-443-235993, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-23599-3.00019-8

2024

    • N. Sharmila Devi, R. Mythili, Tijo Cherian, R. Dineshkumar, G.K. Sivaraman, R. Jayakumar, M. Prathaban, M. Duraimurugan, V. Chandrasekar, Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg. 2024. Overview of antimicrobial resistance and mechanisms: The relative status of the past and current. The Microbe 3; 100083. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microb.2024.100083 
    • Pradisha Prem, Selvam Naveenkumar, Chinnaperumal Kamaraj, Chinnasamy Ragavendran, Arumugam Priyadharsan, Kumar Manimaran, Naify S Alharbi, Nilesh Rarokar, Tijo Cherian, Vimal Sugumar, Muthu Thiruvengadam, Vinoth Kumarasamy, Vetriselvan Subramaniyan. 2024.  Valeriana jatamansi root extract a potent source for biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and their biomedical applications, and photocatalytic decomposition. Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 17:1, 2305142. DOI: https://10.1080/17518253.2024.2305142 
    • Chinnasamy Ragavendran, Chinnaperumal Kamaraj, Devarajan Natarajan, Ismini Nakouti, Tijo Cherian, Venkatesan Manigandan, Kumar Manimaran, Guilherme Malafaia. 2024. Endophytic fungus Alternaria macrospora: A promising and ecofriendly source for controlling Aedes aegypti and its toxicity assessment on non-targeted organism, zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 56; 103009. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2023.103009
    • Tijo Cherian, Sini Kurien, Treesa Varghese, Shehin Sadaka MC, Fahmeeda Parveen PS, and Shibin Eranhottu (2024) Chapter 10: Biochar: A Sustainable Approach Towards Carbon Neutrality. In Q. Catalytic Applications of Biochar for Environmental Remediation: Sustainable Strategies Towards a Circular Economy (Vol 2) pp 245-266, ACS Symposium Series Vol. 1479. eISBN: 9780841296640; DOI: 10.1021/bk2024-1479.ch010 
    • Tijo Cherian, Unnimaya Geetha, Fahmeeda Parveen Panikkaveetil Shahulhameed, and Shibin Eranhottu (2024) Chapter 10: Biofuel Production from Algae: Opportunities, Challenges, And Future Prospects. In Q. Catalytic Applications of Biochar for Environmental Remediation: Valorization of Lignocellulosic Waste Biomass into Bioenergy (Vol 3) pp 201-221, ACS Symposium Series Vol. 1480. eISBN: 9780841296633; DOI: 10.1021/bk-2024-1480.ch010  
    • Tijo Cherian, Karthika Rajendran, Beena Cherian, Shibin Eranhottu, and Fahmeeda Parveen Panikkaveetil Shahulhameed (2024) Chapter 11: Transformation of Biochar for Removal of Noxious Contaminants from Industrial Effluents: A Green Technology for Sustainable Future. In Q. Catalytic Applications of Biochar for Environmental Remediation: A Green Approach Towards Environment Restoration (Vol 1) pp 247-263, ACS Symposium Series Vol. 1478. eISBN: 9780841296657; DOI: 10.1021/bk2024-1478.ch011 
    • Swathy Satheesh, Tijo Cherian, Treesa Varghese, Shibin Eranhottu, and Fahmeeda Parveen Panikkaveetil Shahulhameed (2024) Chapter 5: Bioprospecting of Microorganisms for Biofuel Production: Metabolic Engineering, Applications, and Challenges. In Q. Catalytic Applications of Biochar for Environmental Remediation: Valorization of Lignocellulosic Waste Biomass into Bioenergy (Vol 3) pp 91-107, ACS Symposium Series Vol. 1480. eISBN: 9780841296633; DOI: 10.1021/bk-2024-1480.ch005 
    • N. Sharmila Devi and Tijo Cherian (2024) Chapter 13: Production of Valuable Chemicals from Agricultural Wastes: A Sustainable Tool for Waste to Wealth Generation. In Q. Catalytic Applications of Biochar for Environmental Remediation: Valorization of Lignocellulosic Waste Biomass into Bioenergy (Vol 3) pp 281-297, ACS Symposium Series Vol. 1480. eISBN: 9780841296633; DOI: 10.1021/bk-2024-1480.ch013

     

2023

    • Tijo Cherian. 2023. Use of natural immunostimulants in aquaculture: A perspective. Journal of Science, Technology and Management 16 (1); 51-57. ISSN: 0974-8334. 
    • Samson R., Tijo Cherian, Mohanraju R. 2023. Assessment of antibacterial and antioxidant activity of soft coral Cladiella pachyclados from Port Blair, Andamans. Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries 11(1); 1-7  
    • Tijo Cherian, Chinnasamy Ragavendran, Roshan K.V. Remesh, Jenny Jacob, Wajih Jamal, Chinnaperumal Kamaraj, Ismini Nakouti. 2023. Biofunctionalization, stabilization and potential functionalities of hyaluronate macromolecules capped copper oxide nanoparticles. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2023.11105111;111051
    • Tijo Cherian, Chinnasamy Ragavendran, Smitha Vijayan, Sini Kurien, Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg. 2023. A review on the fate, human health and environmental impacts, as well as regulation of antibiotics used in aquaculture. Environmental Advances. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envadv.2023.10041113;100411 
    • Ida Elizabeth George, Tijo Cherian, C. Ragavendran, R. Mohanraju, Hamad Ghaleb Dailah, Rym Hassani, Asaad Khalid, Syam Mohan. 2023. One-pot green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using brittle star Ophiocoma scolopendrina: Assessing biological potentialities of antibacterial, antioxidant, antidiabetic and catalytic degradation of organic dyes. Heliyon. 9; e14538. 
    • Samson Rokkarukala, Tijo Cherian, Chinnasamy Ragavendran, Raju Mohanraju, Syam Mohan. 2023. One-pot green synthesis of gold nanoparticles using Sarcophyton crassocaule, a marine soft coral: Assessing biological potentialities of antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-diabetic and catalytic degradation of toxic organic pollutants. Heliyon. 9; e14668. 
    • Ragavendran Chinnasamy, Kamaraj Chinnaperumal, Tijo Cherian, Kayalvizhi Thamilchelvan, Balasubramani Govindasamy, Cittrarasu Vetrivel, Vivekanandhan Perumal, Peijnenburg Willie, Patcharin Krutmuang. 2023. Eco-friendly phytofabrication of silver nanoparticles using aqueous extract of Aristolochia bracteolata Lam: its antioxidant potential, antibacterial activities against clinical pathogens and malarial larvicidal effects. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-023-03750-8  
    • Ragavendran Chinnasamy, Kamaraj Chinnaperumal, Priyadharsan Arumugam, Murugan Natarajan, Balasubramani Govindasamy, Krithikadatta Jogikalmat, Tijo Cherian, Jothimani Kannupaiyan, Santhosh Sigamani, Peijnenburg Willie. 2023. Phyto-fabrication of AgNPs using leaf  extract of Vitex trifolia: potential to antibacterial, antioxidant, dye degradation, and their evaluation of non-toxicity to Chlorella vulgaris. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-02203705-5 
    • Kayalvizhi Thamilchelvan, Chinnasamy Ragavendran, Desingu Kamalanathan, Ramkumar Rajendiran, Tijo Cherian, Guilherme Malafaia. 2023. In vitro somatic embryo productions from Curculigo orchioides derived gold nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, its biomedical applications, and their eco-friendly approaches to degradation of methylene blue under solar light irradiations. Environmental Research. 216: 114774.  
    • Ragavendran Chinnasamy, Kamaraj Chinnaperumal, Manigandan Venkatesan, Krithikadatta Jogikalmat, Tijo Cherian, Peijnenburg Willie, Guilherme Malafaia. 2023. Eco-friendly synthesis of Ag-NPs using Endostemon viscosus (Lamiaceae): Antibacterial, antioxidant, larvicidal, photocatalytic dye degradation activity and toxicity in zebrafish embryos. Environmental Research 218: 114946.
    • Tijo Cherian, Beena Cherian (2023) Chapter: Role of Nanotechnology in Food Industry. In Q. Frontiers in Food Science. NSS Hindu College, Changanacherry. ISBN: 978-81-964931-6-5 
    • Beena Cherian, Tijo Cherian (2023) Chapter: Application of Prebiotics and Probiotics in Food Related Sectors. In Q. Frontiers in Food Science. NSS Hindu College, Changanacherry. ISBN: 978-81-964931-6-5 
    • Tijo Cherian, Wajih Jamal, Shibin E., R. Mohanraju (2023) Chapter: Green Technologies for the Removal of Heavy Metals. In Q. Bioremediation Technologies. De Gruyter. DOI: 10.1515/9783111016825-016. ISBN: 9783111016825 
    • Tijo Cherian, Wajih Jamal (2023) Chapter: Use of Green Inspired Nanomaterials for the Biological Remediation of Pollutants. In Q. Bioremediation Technologies. De Gruyter. DOI: 10.1515/9783111016825015. ISBN: 9783111016825 
    • Tijo Cherian, Saad Alghamdi, Mohammad Azam Ansari, Khursheed Ali, Nashwa Talaat Shesha, Arun Kumar Shukla, and Hanan A. Al-Dossary (2023) Chapter 11: Microbial nanotechnology. In Q. Nanoremediation. Elsevier. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-823874-5.00003-6. ISBN: 9780128242001.

2022

    • Sini Kurien, Tijo Cherian. 2022. Nanotechnology: From nano-size to macro-applications. Journal of Science, Technology and Management. 15(34) 86-89. ISSN: 0974-8334 
    • Chinnaperumal Kamaraj, Pachiyappan Rajiv Gandhi, Chinnasamy Ragavendran, Vimal Sugumar, R. C. Satish Kumar, Rajendran Ranjith, A. Priyadharsan, Tijo Cherian. 2022. Sustainable development through the bio-fabrication of ecofriendly ZnO nanoparticles and its approaches to toxicology and environmental protection. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-022-03445-6 
    • Tijo Cherian, Debasis Maity, R.T. Rajendra Kumar, Govindasamy Balasubramani, Chinnasamy Ragavendran, Suneelkumar Yalla, R. Mohanraju, Willie J.G.M. Peijnenburg. 2022. Green chemistry-based gold nanoparticles synthesis using marine bacterium Lysinibacillus odysseyi PBCW2 and their multitudinous activities. Nanomaterials. 12: 2940. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12172940

2021

    • Tijo Cherian, W Jamal, S Eranhottu, S K Yalla and R Mohanraju. 2021. Assessment of antibacterial efficacy of the methanolic extract of Bacillus vietnamensis PBChS1 isolated from marine sediments of Chidiyatapu coast, South Andaman. Indian Journal of Geo Marine Sciences. Vol. 50 (12): 1009-1017.  
    • Shibin Eranhottu, Tijo Cherian, Suneel Kumar Y., Samson R., Richard D.S. and Mohanraju R. 2021. Isolation and characterization of epiphytic bacteria from the leaves of Halophila ovalis (R. Brown) J.D. Hooker, 1858 from South Andaman, India. Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries. 9: 109-116.

2020

    • Tijo Cherian, Khursheed Ali, Quaiser Saquib, Mohammad Faisal, Rizwan Wahab and Javed Musarrat. 2020. Cymbopogon citratus functionalized green synthesis of CuO-nanoparticles: Novel prospects as antibacterial and antibiofilm agents. Biomolecules 10: 169; https://10.3390/biom10020169
    • Khursheed Ali, Tijo Cherian, Saher Fatima, Quaiser Saquib, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Javed Musarrat, Abdulaziz A. Al-Khedhairy (2020) Role of solvent system in green synthesis of nanoparticles. In Q. Saquib, M. Faisal, A.A. Kedhairy, A. A. Alatar (Eds.), Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles: Applications and Prospects, Springer. DOI: 10.1007/978981-15-5179-6. ISBN: 9789811551796 
    • Khursheed Ali, Tijo Cherian, Saher Fatima, Quaiser Saquib, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Javed Musarrat, Abdulaziz A. Al-Khedhairy (2020) Surface Engineering Techniques Associated with Stability, Biocompatibility and Toxicity of Nanoparticles. In Q. Saquib, M. Faisal, A.A. Kedhairy, A. A. Alatar (Eds.), Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles: Applications and Prospects, Springer. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-5179-6. ISBN: 9789811551796

2019

    • Tijo Cherian, Khursheed Ali, Saher Fatima, Quaiser Saquib, Sabiha M. Ansari, Hend A. Alwathnani, Abdulaziz A. Al-Khedhairy, Majed Al-Shaeri, Javed Musarrat. 2019. Myristica fragrans bio-active ester functionalized ZnO nanoparticles exhibit antibacterial and antibiofilm activities in clinical isolates. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 166: 105716. 
    • Tijo Cherian, Suneelkumar Yalla, R. Mohanraju. 2019. Antimicrobial potential of methanolic extract of Bacillus aquimaris isolated from the marine waters of Burmanallah coast, South Andaman. International Journal of Bio-Pharma Research. 8(12): 2806-2813.

2018

    • Tijo Cherian, Wajih Jamal, Suneel Kumar Yalla and R. Mohanraju. 2018. One-pot green synthesis of biocompatible silver nanoparticles using leaf extract of Piper nigrum. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences. 8(4): 1082-1088. 
    • Tijo Cherian, Suneelkumar Yalla and R.Mohanraju. 2018. Assessment of green synthetic route of silver nanoparticles synthesis by mangrove species Rhizophora apiculata of Andaman coast. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences. 8(3): 819-826. 
    • Wajih Jamal, Tijo Cherian, Puneet Kumar. 2018. The study on life span of the nematode, Teratorhabditis palmarum. Indian Journal of Nematology 48(2): 212-217. 
    • Suneel Kumar Yalla, Tijo Cherian and R. Mohanraju. 2018. Antimicrobial potential of secondary metabolites extracted from Vibrio furnissii, a luminescent bacteria associated with squid, Uroteuthis duvauceli. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences 8(1): 530-534. 
    • Sharad Bayyana, Suneel Kumar Yalla, Tijo Cherian, R. Mohanraju. 2018. Isolation and characterization of bioluminescent bacteria associated with Uroteuthis duvaucelli, an Indian squid from Andaman waters. Global Journal of Bio-Science and Biotechnology. 7(3): 353-358. 
    • Diksha Dikshit, Suneel Kumar Yalla, Tijo Cherian and R. Mohanraju. 2018. Assessment of antimicrobial potential of the ascidian Didemnum psammatode from Andaman Sea. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences. 8(2): 509-514.

Scientific responsibilities

  • Board member of Syllabus Four Year Under Graduate Programm (FYUGP) on Food Technology and Quality Assurance, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
  • Reviewer of the journal “Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances”, Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Heliyon” Cell Press and hosted by Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Advancement in Science and Technology Research”
  • Reviewer panel member of the journal “Journal of Science, Technology and Management”
  • Reviewer of the journal “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition”, Wiley
  • Reviewer of the journal “Frontiers in Nanotechnology”
  • Reviewer of the journal “Arabian Journal of Chemistry” hosted by Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Discover Applied Sciences” Springer Nature 
  • Reviewer of the journal “Journal of Cluster Science” Springer Nature 
  • Reviewer of the journal “Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology” Springer Nature 
  • Reviewer of the journal “BioNanoScience” Springer Nature 
  • Reviewer of the journal “Environmental Advances” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Scientific Reports” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Environmental Monitoring and Assessment” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Discover Materials” Springer Nature 
  • Reviewer of the journal “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Elsevier 
  • Reviewer of the journal “Surfaces and Interfaces” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Marine Environmental Research” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Discover Nano” Springer Nature 
  • Reviewer of the journal “BMC Biotechnology” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Environmental Challenges” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Environmental Technology & Innovation” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Microbial Cell Factories” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Polymer Bulletin” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Discover Chemistry” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Optical and Quantum Electronics” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Archives of Microbiology” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Journal of Polymers and the Environment” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Next Research” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Next Nanotechnology” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Sustainable Chemistry One World” Elsevier 
  • Reviewer of the journal “Biomass Futures” Elsevier 
  • Reviewer of the journal “Journal of King Saud University - Science” 
  • Reviewer of the journal “Biomass & Bioenergy” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Parasite Epidemiology and Control” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Journal of Polymers and the Environment” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Regional Studies in Marine Science” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Aquaculture” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Aquaculture International” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Current Microbiology” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Water, Air, & Soil Pollution” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Nanomedicine NBM” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Bioscience Nanotechnology” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Catalysis Today” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “npj Clean Water” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Journal of Applied Phycology” Springer Nature 
  • Reviewer of the journal “Discover Plants” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Discover Sensors” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Discover Materials” Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of the journal “Renewable Energy” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Microbial Pathogenesis” Elsevier
  • Reviewer of the journal “Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering” Springer Nature
  • Completed the peer review assignment for the book proposal “Green Synthesized Nanomaterials: Agricultural Applications from a Circular Economy Point of View”, Springer by Dr. Karen Esquivel Escalante (Universidad Autónoma de Queretaro, Mexico); Co-editors: Brenda Alicia Rosales Pérez, PhD (Universidad Autónoma de Queretaro, Mexico) and Dr. Ana Angélica Feregrino Pérez, Ph.D (Universidad Autónoma de Queretaro, Mexico).

Seminars, Workshops and Conferences

1) International Conference on Electron Microscopy and Allied Techniques and XXXVIII Annual Meeting of the Electron Microscope Society of India- EMSI 2017, July 17-19, 2017, Mahabalipuram-603104, Tamil Nadu, India. Presented paper entitled "Assessment of green route synthesis of silver nanoparticles by mangrove species Rhizophora apiculata of Andaman coast". 

2) International Conference on Frontiers in Nano Biotechnology (ICFNB 2017), September 8-9, 2017, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. Presented paper entitled "One pot green biosynthesis of Myristica fragrans extract biosynthesized Zinc oxide nanoparticles as nanomicrocidals against multidrug-resistant bacterial isolates". 

3) Second International Conference on Nanostructured materials and Nanocomposites (ICNM 2014), Kottayam, Kerala, India. Presented paper entitled "Cytotoxic effect of ZnO nanoparticles on Escherichia coli: A study on metal oxide nanoparticles induced antibiosis".

4) Second International Conference on Nanostructured materials and Nanocomposites (ICNM 2014), Kottayam, Kerala, India. Presented poster entitled "Cytotoxic effect of ZnO nanoparticles on Escherichia coli: A study on metal oxide nanoparticles induced antibiosis".

5) Certificate of participation in workshop on “Ethics in Research” held on July 06-09, 2020 organized by Pondicherry University, Puducherry 605014, India.

6) Certificate of participation in webinar on “How to publish with Oxford journals/ Oxford Medicine Online- Supporting every stage in a Medical career” held on July 9, 2020 organized by EBSCO and Oxford University Press.  

7) Certificate of participation in webinar on “Entrepreneurial opportunities in Food Processing sector” held on July 15, 2020 organized by Department of Food Engineering, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), India.

8) Certificate of participation in virtual Training Program on “Microbial Biofilm: Current Research and Applications” held during July 23-29, 2020 organized by School of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, India.    

9) Certificate of participation on “Molecular Docking tutorial session” streamed on August 01, 2020 organized by Bioshack India.

10) Certificate of participation in webinar on “Roadmap to get quality patents” held on May 11, 2022 organized by Department of Research and Innovation, Institute of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SIMATS School of Engineering, SIMATS, Thandalam, Chennai-602105, Tamil Nadu, India. 

11) Certificate of participation in one day webinar on “Water: the Essential of Life” held on May 21, 2022 organized by Department of Research and Innovation, Institute of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SIMATS School of Engineering, SIMATS, Thandalam, Chennai-602105, Tamil Nadu, India.

12) Certificate of participation in webinar on “Integrated data analysis of genomics to proteomics” held on June 06, 2022 organized by Department of Research and Innovation, Institute of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SIMATS School of Engineering, SIMATS, Thandalam, Chennai-602105, Tamil Nadu, India. 

13) Certificate of participation in webinar on “Exploring plant-based bioactive compounds as a functional food and drugs in cancer research” held on June 07, 2022 organized by Department of Research and Innovation, Institute of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SIMATS School of Engineering, SIMATS, Thandalam, Chennai-602105, Tamil Nadu, India.

14) Certificate of participation in webinar on “Next-generation fluorescence surfactants for protein sensing” held on June 08, 2022 organized by Department of Research and Innovation, Institute of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SIMATS School of Engineering, SIMATS, Thandalam, Chennai-602105, Tamil Nadu, India.

15) Attended and participated in the One-Day workshop for the Syllabus preparation of Four Year Under Graduate Programmes (FYUGP) on October 28, 2023 held at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. 

16) Attended and participated in the workshop for the Syllabus preparation of Four Year Under Graduate Programmes (FYUGP) of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam from November 13-17, 2023 held at MACFAST College, Tiruvalla.

17) Attended the webinar session “Reducing Rejections: Strategies for Successful Publication in Open Access” organized by Taylor & Francis on March 14, 2024.

18) Attended the webinar on “Harnessing Traditional Knowledge and Emerging Food Processing Technologies” organized by National Institute of Food technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) on March 20, 2024.

 

Academic/Faculty development programs

 1. Attended online FDP (Faculty development program) on Outcome Based Education (OBE) Phase-I on April 18-19, 2023 organized by The Internal Quality Assurance Cell, MACFAST College, Tiruvalla 689101, Kerala, India.

2. Attended FDP (Faculty development program) on Outcome Based Education (OBE) on May 11-12, 2023 organized by The Internal Quality Assurance Cell, MACFAST College, Tiruvalla 689101, Kerala, India.
3. Attended National level online FDP (Faculty development program) on Outcome Based Education (OBE) on May 10-17, 2023 organized by The Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha in association with The Kerala State Higher Education Council, Kerala, India.
4. Attended National level online FDP (Faculty development program) on ChatGPT and AI Tools for Educators on June 14-21, 2023 organized by Marian College Kuttikkanam in association with The Kerala State Higher Education Council, Kerala, India.
5. Attended Five Day International FDP (Faculty development programme) on Soft Skills for Capacity Building on September 25-29, 2023 organized by Joseph’s Academy of Soft Skills (JASS), St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
6. Attended Webinar on Cloud & DevOps Opportunities in the AI Era on May 25, 2024 organized by Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous), Kerala, India in association with IPSR Solutions Limited.
7. Attended Online Workshop on Data Analytics & AI on June 15, 2024 organized by Centre for Computer Science and Information Technology (CCSIT), Manjeri, University of Calicut in association with IPSR Solutions Limited.

Patents

  • Patent granted for “Machine learning based Universal Digital Device for Bacteria Pattern Identification” by Sijo A, Arnab Sengupta, Tijo Cherian, Saklain Mustak Yavarali Saiyad, Siddhi Shah, Anubha Kumari. Design number: 447518-001; IPR India, Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

Resource Person

  • Delivered a lecture as Resource person on the theme "Idea to Publication" in a regional seminar organised by Research and Postgraduate Department of Economics, Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women, Amalagiri, Kottayam in association with Research Cell, Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women, Amalagiri, Kottayam on 14.08.2025.
  • Delivered a lecture as Resource person on the theme "Role of community awareness and behaviour changes in combating AMR" in a Two day National Seminar on Towards A Healthier India: Harnessing Scientific Innovations for Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship (THAMIRS 2025) November 20-21, 2025 organized by PG Department of Food and Industrial Microbiology, Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women, Amalagiri, Kottayam co-sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE).

 

Convenor/Organizer/Organizing Secretary

  • Organizing Secretary of Two-day National Seminar on Towards A Healthier India: Harnessing Scientific Innovations for Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship (THAMIRS 2025) November 20-21, 2025 organized by PG Department of Food and Industrial Microbiology, Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women, Amalagiri, Kottayam co-sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE). 

Book Editor

  • Proceedings of two-day National Seminar THAMIRS 2025 “TOWARDS A HEALTHIER INDIA: HARNESSING SCIENTIFIC INNOVATIONS FOR ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND STEWARDSHIP” 20.11.2025-21.11.2025 on the eve of the World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) (18-24 November) mandated by the World Health Assembly, WHO. ISBN: 978-81-954430-5-5

Achievements

  • Member of Electron Microscope Society of India (Affiliated to International Federation of Societies for Microscopy). 
  • Member of The Nematological Society of India, Division of Nematology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, India. 
  • Winner of PG Merit Scholarship, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India (Session: 2011-13). 
  • Winner of Bharat Seva Trust Scholarship, Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India (Session: 2011-2013).
  • National Eligibility Test for Lectureship (ICAR-NET) (June 2017) 

Awards and Recognition

  • Awarded “Best Microbiologist award” in the National conference on “Marine Resources Conservation and Valorization for Blue Revolution (MRCVBR 2026)” 08.01.2026-09.01.2026 organized by PG and Research Department of Microbiology, Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for Women, Veerachipalayam 637303, Sankagiri, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India sponsored by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), CSIR, ICAR NBFGR, CMLRE.
  • Awarded “Budding Scientist award” in the National conference on “Marine Resources Conservation and Valorization for Blue Revolution (MRCVBR 2026)” 08.01.2026-09.01.2026 organized by PG and Research Department of Microbiology, Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for Women, Veerachipalayam 637303, Sankagiri, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India sponsored by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), CSIR, ICAR NBFGR, CMLRE.
  • Awarded “Young Researcher award” in the National conference on “Marine Resources Conservation and Valorization for Blue Revolution (MRCVBR 2026)” 08.01.2026-09.01.2026 organized by PG and Research Department of Microbiology, Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for Women, Veerachipalayam 637303, Sankagiri, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India sponsored by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), CSIR, ICAR NBFGR, CMLRE.
  • Awarded “Excellence in Research award” in the National conference on “Marine Resources Conservation and Valorization for Blue Revolution (MRCVBR 2026)” 08.01.2026-09.01.2026 organized by PG and Research Department of Microbiology, Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for Women, Veerachipalayam 637303, Sankagiri, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India sponsored by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), CSIR, ICAR NBFGR, CMLRE.

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