Dynamic Assistant Professor with a proven track record at Dept. of PG Botany, NGM College, fostering student-centered learning. Spearheaded seminars enhancing cross-departmental collaboration and significantly contributed to academic research. Excels in curriculum development and team leadership, demonstrating a unique blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills
Faculty Profile
Dr. R. Rakkimuthu M.Sc., Ph.D., SET
Assistant Professor & Head
Department: M.Sc., Botany
EMail: rakkimuthu@ngmc.org
Research Work in PhD
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Ph.D-Biotechnology, In vitro propagation, phytochemical screening and biological activity of Cocculushirsutus (L.) Diels- 20/04/15.
Awards
Participation in Conference
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International seminar on “ Recent trends in agricultural biotechnologyand higher education opportunities in biosciences” held at CMS College of science andcommerce, Chinnavedampatti, Coimbatore- 6, Tamilnadu, India on 2nd March, 2009.
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UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar on “Conservation andUtilization of Rural and Ethno medicinal Plants” held at Gobi Arts & Science College,Gobichettipalayam-638453, Erode District, Tamilnadu, on 28th and 29th January, 2011
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Patent Information Centre (PIC) and TNSCST Sponsored one day“Awareness workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)” held on 23rd February 2011at UPASI Tea Research Institute, Valparai
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Faculty Development Programme on “Application and Use of SPSSfor Business Decision Management” on 30th June 2011 at Sakthi Institute of Informationand Management Studies, Pollachi
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“ Training in Plant Taxonomy” organized by the Department ofBotany, Karpagam University, Coimbatore from 13-17th July 2011.
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ICMR Sponsored National Level workshop on” Man and MedicalResearch” organized by the Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore,during 23rd -24th , February, 2012.
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DBT, DRDO, DST, TNSCST and MoES Sponsored National Levelconference on “Phytomedicine” organized by the Department of Botany, BharathiarUniversity, Coimbatore, during 4th and 5th, October 2012
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One day state level seminar on “Opportunities and Challenges inBiosciences” organized by the Department of Biotechnology on 10th October 2013
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Faculty Development Programme on “Environment Audit ofInfrastructure, Extension Activity and Institutional Social Responsibility” organized byIQAC, Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore on 30th October 2015
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Science Academies Lecture Workshop on “ Progress and Challengesin life sciences” organized by the Department of Biochemistry, PSG College of Arts andScience, Coimbatore, held during 6th and 7th October 2016
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UGC Sponsored one day National Level Workshop on “Recent trendsand advances in Bio-Composting” organized by the department of Zoology, NGMCollege, Pollachi on 23rd December 2016.
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One day National level workshop on “Biodiversity Conservation Issuesand Challenges” held on 21st February 2017 organized by Department of Zoology, NGMCollege, Pollachi
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One day National Conference on Recent Innovation in Greener NanoTechnology, held on 21st July 2017 organized by Department of Chemistry, NGM College, Pollachi
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One day state level workshop on ‘Special data interpretation andchromatographic techniques’ Organized by PG Department of Chemistry, NGM College,Pollachi held on 26th July 2018
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International Seminar on Waste Management organized by NationalCentre of Excellence (MHRD), Thiagarajar College, Madurai and Nottingham TrentUniversity, United Kingdom held on 03rd September 2018
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One day National level workshop on ‘Sustainable Agriculture’ Organizedby PG Department of Zoology, NGM College, Pollachi held on 3rd October 2018
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Two days interactive workshop on converting research work into worthcommercialization - claim drafting, organized by the Intellectual Property Right Cell,Bharathiar University, Coimbatore during 29th and 30th August 2019
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Interactive Workshop on Converting the Research work into Patent, on 27thSeptember 2019 at VivekanantharArangam ,NallamuthuGounderMahalingam College(Autonomous) Pollachi
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National Seminar on Floristic diversity and ethnic intellect of Western Ghats on November 21st 2022, Organized by Department of Botany.
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7 days FDP on Quality Education for National Building, Organised by Internal Quality Assurance cell, Sakthi Institute of Information and management studies, Pollachi
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International short term training program on Environment pollution: A threat to life in the air, Organised by Raj Rishi Govt. Autonomous College. 15th to 21st August 2023.
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Research Publications
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Rakkimuthu, R., P Sathishkumar, A M Ananda Kumar and D Sowmiya, 2024. GC/MS Analysis of Methanolic Extract of Pancratium triflorumRoxb. Bulbs, Indian Journal of Natural Sciences 15 (83).
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A.M Kumar, D Rathika, R Rakkimuthu, and P Sathishkumar 2023. Floristic diversity and ethnobotanical studies of Nandha gopalasamy hill temple sacred grove of Western Ghats, PollachiTaluk, Coimbatore. Agricultural Science Digest-A Research Journal,Volume 43(1), 57-62.
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P. Sathishkumar R. Rakkimuthu A.M. Anandakumar, 2023. Pharmacocgnostical Characterisation and Phytochemical Profiling of the Medicinal Plant, Ehretia ovaliafolia Wight.Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, 15 (83).
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P. Sathishkumar, R. Rakkimuthu, A.M. Anandakumar and D Sowmiya ,2023. Edible coating from Nontoxic biomaterial for extending shelf life of fruits and vegetables Indian Journal of Natural Sciences 14 (78), 55936.
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D. Sowmiya , R. Rakkimuthu and P. sathishkumar 2023.Screening of Phytochemical and Antimicrobial activity of Lithophytic Fern Pyrrosia Porosa (C.Presl) Hovenkamp.Indian journal of Natural Sciences. 13 (76), 52680.
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P. Sathishkumar, G.Chokkalingam ,R.Rakkimuthu , AM. Ananda Kumar D.Sowmiya and V.Prabhu. Production of Degradable Bio Plastics from Invasive Alien Plants in Anamalais, the Western Ghats. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences,Volume 13(76),52603.
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Rakkimuthu R, Sowmiya D, Ananthi P, Sathishkumar P and Ananda Kumar A M 2023. Chemical profiling of fern Cheilosoria mysurensis (Wall. ex Hook.) Ching & Shing and its biological activity. Plant Science Today, Jan-23, ISSN 2348-1900, 10 (1), pp: 91-95.
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R. Rakkimuthu, S. Aarthi, E. Neelamathi, P. Sathishkumar, A.M. Anandakumar and D. Sowmiya, 2022. Green synthesis of reduced grapheneoxide silver nanocomposite using Anisomelesmalabarica (L.) R.BR. leaf extracts and its antibacterial activity, Rasayan j. Chem. Vol 15, No. 1: 417-422.
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Rakkimuthu, R., P Sathishkumar, A M Ananda Kumar and D Sowmiya, 2022 .Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Chaetomorpha antennina (Bory) and its Antimicrobial Activity. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences 13 (75).
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Rakkimuthu Ramalingam, Sathishkumar Palanisamy, Ananda Kumar Mohanraj, Sowmiya Durisamy and Nishanthini Rajasekaran (2020). Chemical Profiling of Momordicacharantia L. seed essential oil and its Antimicrobial Activity. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants. Volume 23;issue 2; March 2020; Page No. 390-396. Publishers- Taylor & Francis.
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Anandakumar, A.M., Alahupreeti, J., Rakkimuthu, R., Sathishkumar, P. and Sowmiya, D. (2019). Studies on clastogenic activity caused by synthetic red food colour dye on the root tips of Allium cepa L. International Journal of Botany Studies ISSN: 2455-541X; Volume 4; Issue 6; November 2019; Page No. 102-105.
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Rakkimuthu, R., Indu, R., Sathishkumar, P., Anandakumar, A.M., Sowmiya, D (2019). Effect of herbal spray for coconut copra process, storage and Post-harvest disease management, International Journal of Botany Studies, ISSN: 2455-541X; Volume 4; Issue 6; November 2019; Page No. 77-81.
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Rakkimuthu. R., Nithiyakamatchi, R., Sathishkumar. P., Anandakumar, A. M. and Sowmiya, D. In vitro antifungal activity of formulated floral extracts against Malassezia furfur (2019). The International journal of analytical and experimental modal analysis. Volume 11: 1326-35.
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Rakkimuthu, R.., Naveenraj, B., Susila, P., Sindhusha, M., and Indu, R. (2019). Studies on the antioxidant activity of the fern Hemionitis arifolia (Burm.) Moore. American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, 193-98.
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Rakkimuthu, R., Muthukumar, M., Aarthi, S. and Nishana, S. (2018). Antimicrobial activity of methanolic tuber extract of Cyperus rotundus L. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 8, Issue 1, 1155-1162.
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Rakkimuthu, R., Naveenraj, B., Benitta, L. and Dhanya, K. (2018). Phytochemical screening and its antibacterial activity of the fern Hemionitis arifolia (BURM.) MOORE. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. Vol 7, Issue 13: 603-609.
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Rakkimuthu, R. Dhanya , K., Bennita, L .and Naveenraj, B. (2018). Phytochemical analysis, synthesis of silver nanoparticles and its antibacterial activity from Cyperus brevifolius L. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts. 6 (1): 610 - 617.
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Rakkimuthu. R., Palmurugan, S. and Shanmugapriya, A. (2016). Effect of temperature, light, pH on the stability of anthocyanin pigments in Cocculus hirsutus fruits International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Modern Education (IJMRME). Vol.2 (2): 92-96. (Impact factor- 3.015).
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Reshmi, S. K., Kathiresh, M., Rakkimuthu, R., Aravinthan, K. M. and P Suganya Devi (2014). Evaluation of Antioxidant and DNA Nicking Potential of Anthocyanin Extracted from Erythrina indica Flower Petals. Res. J. Pharm., Biol. Chem. Sci.5(4): 718-725. (Impact factor- 0.5)
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Rakkimuthu, R, Kavitha Krishna, R., Suganyadevi, P., Aravinthan, K. M. (2012).Quantitative phytochemical analysis and their antioxidant activity of Cocculus hirsutus (L.) Diels fruit. International Journal of Phytomedicine. 4(4). 447-455.