DIBU DIVAKARAN

About

Molecular biologist and Biotechnology researcher with 8+ years of experience in virology, molecular diagnostics, and translational public health research. Experienced in BSL-2 laboratory operations, RT-PCR–based viral diagnostics, clinical sample processing, and laboratory workflow management at ICMR–National Institute of Virology. Proven record of supporting national epidemic surveillance programs, supervising laboratory operations, and publishing peer-reviewed research.

Employment

• NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF VIROLOGY, KERALA UNIT PROJECT SCIENTIST - C (NON-MEDICAL)
  2023 - 2025
• Cochin University of Science and Technology Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
  2014 - 2017
• Mahatma Gandhi University Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
  2012 - 2014
• K. V. M. College of Engineering & Information Technology Project Assistant – I
  2011 - 2012

Education

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Projects & Funding

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Publications (9)

• Molecular characterization of circulating mumps virus in Kerala, 2024–2025
  Infection, Genetics and Evolution 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2026.105987
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• Dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) Degradation by Marine Bacteria along the Cochin Estuarine System
  The Open Biotechnology Journal 2026 DOI: 10.2174/0118740707433988260408095129
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• Spatio-temporal evaluation and phytoplankton abundance and their influencing drivers in the estuarine waters of Kochi, Kerala
  Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries 2025
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• Influence of salinity on the dimethylsulphoniopropionate production from Prymnesium simplex
  Sustainable Environment Research 2019 DOI: 10.1186/s42834-019-0017-4
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• Isolation and characterization of antimycobacterial compounds from the leaf of Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f.
  Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 2017 DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2017.70230
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• Biomodulatory Role of Enterobacer Sp: A Novel Bacterial Endophyte of Sida cordifolia and its Comparative Analysis with Plant Extract
  Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2016 DOI: 10.1080/22311866.2016.1269613
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• Antimicrobial and Immunomodulatory Potential of Endophytic Fungus Fusarium Solani isolated from Withania Somnifera
  World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 2014
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• Analysis of Bacteriological Quality of Drinking Water Samples from Cherthala Taluk, Kerala, India
  Asian Journal of water, Environment and Pollution 2011
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• Comparative study on production of α-amylase from Bacillus licheniformis strains
  Brazilian Journal of Microbiology 2011 DOI: 10.1590/S1517-83822011000400022
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