Ebenezer Jeyakumar
Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Allahabad Agricultural Institute - Deemed University
0000-0002-7676-2576
About
Dr. Ebenezer Jeyakumar is a distinguished professor specializing in Microbiology, with an extensive career spanning over 25 years in research and 21 years in teaching. Dr. Jeyakumar began their teaching career in 2004, bringing a wealth of industrial experience acquired during four years in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. Their research primarily focuses on antimicrobial agents, exploring their mechanisms of action and contributing to the discovery of novel drugs.
Dr. Jeyakumar has guided numerous master’s and doctoral theses, fostering the next generation of microbiologists. They have successfully completed one research project as a principal investigator and two as a co-principal investigator, demonstrating expertise in managing complex, interdisciplinary studies. Their contributions to the field include five patents granted for innovations in antimicrobial agents and an impressive repertoire of publications in national and international journals of repute. Additionally, Dr. Jeyakumar has authored two books, a book chapter, and several popular science articles in newspapers, showcasing a commitment to both academic and public outreach.
Beyond individual research, Dr. Jeyakumar has actively participated in the academic community by attending numerous conferences, symposia, and seminars, where they have presented posters and delivered oral presentations. They have also co-organized two national conferences on drug resistance, highlighting their leadership and organizational capabilities. As a reviewer for several prominent journals, Dr. Jeyakumar continues to contribute to the advancement of microbiology by ensuring the integrity and quality of scientific publications. Their dedication to research, teaching, and innovation underscores their reputation as a leader in the field of microbiology.
Employment
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Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Professor2024 - Present
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Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Associate Professor2021 - 2024
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Allahabad Agricultural Institute Assistant Professor2004 - 2021
Education
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Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences M. Tech. Biotechnology (Industrial Microbiology)2011 - 2014
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Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences Ph. D. in Microbiology2002 - 2010
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Allahabad Agricultural Institute - Deemed University Masters in Science (Microbiology)2000 - 2002
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Allahabad Agricultural Institute Indian Dairy Diploma1994 - 1996
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (10)
- Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Ficus racemosa leaf extract and investigation of its antibacterial properties Save
- Microbial Technology Based Sustainable Pigeon Pea Crop Management under Environmental Stress Save
- Computational Drug Designing, Synthesis, Characterization and Anti-bacterial Activity Evaluation of Some Mixed Ligand–Metal Complexes of 2-hydroxybenzaldehydethiosemicarbazone as Primary Ligand Save
- Journey of Limonene as an Antimicrobial Agent Save
- Strategic approach of multifaceted antibacterial mechanism of limonene traced in Escherichia coli Save
- Mechanisms of bactericidal action of Eugenol against Escherichia coli Save
- Antimicrobial Resistance: A Cause for Global Concern Save
- Comparative evaluation in the efficacy of peppermint (Mentha piperita) oil with standards antibiotics against selected bacterial pathogens Save
- Antibacterial activity of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) oil against some selected pathogenic bacterias Save
- Isolation, Purification and Evaluation of Antibacterial Agents from Aloe vera Save