Dr. ASHOKKUMAR A
Professor
Department of Bio-Technology
CONTACT DETAILS
Email
ashokkumar@pmu.edu
ashokkumar@pmu.edu
Work Address
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST), Vallam, Thanjavur - 613403, Tamil Nadu, India
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST), Vallam, Thanjavur - 613403, Tamil Nadu, India
Academic Qualifications
| Examination / Degree | Board / University | Year of Passing | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Indian Institute Of Technology Guwahati | 2012 | Chemical Engineering |
| M.E | Annamali University | 2002 | Chemical |
| B.E | Annamali University | 2001 | Chemical |
Employment Profile / Promotions
| Designation | Employer | From Date | To Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology | 02-06-2025 | Till Date |
| Associate Professor | Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology | 01-09-2021 | 01-06-2025 |
| Assistant Professor | Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology | 03-08-2015 | 31-08-2021 |
Courses Handled
Bio reaction Engineering
Bioprocess Engineering
Bioprocess Modeling and Simulation
Bioprocess Technology
Bioreaction Engineering
Bioreactor Design
Biosafety Management
Biostatistics
Catalystic Reaction Engineering
Catalytic Reaction Engineering
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Chemical Reaction Engineering
CLIMATE CHANGE
CORE ELECTIVE-I
Downstream Processing
Economics for Engineers
Elective-I
Entrepreneurship Development
Extracurricular activities - NCC/NSS/YRC/RRC/Sports
Fertilizer Technology
Industrial Pollution control and prevention
Industrial Safety and Risk Assessment
Industrial Safety and Risk Assessment
Industrial safety and risk management
Industrial Safety Risk Management
Introduction to chemical engineering
Mass Transfer Fundamentals
MASS TRANSFER II
Material and Energy Balance
Material Energy Balance
Materials Science & Engineering
Microbial Biotechnology
Minor Course - Minor Course-III - 1 Credit
Minor course 1
OE I
OPEN ELECTIVE -2
OPEN ELECTIVE-3
Petroleum Exploration
Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals
Principles of Chemical Engineering
Process Biotechnology - Upstream
Process Biotechnology – Upstream Processes
PROCESS HEAT TRANSFER
Protein Engineering
Safety and Risk Management
SWAYAM-NPTEL
Total Quality Management
Training on GC-MS, HPLC
TRANSPORT PHENOMENA
Unit Operations
(A) Refereed Research Journals
6
| Author(s) | Title of Paper | Journal | Volume (No.) | Page numbers | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUGAZHENTHI A, ASHOKKUMAR A, SRIVIDHYA P K | Investigation and assessment of the transfer capacity of pharmaceutical industrial sludge in biodiesel conversion: A qualitative analysis report | Sustainable Chemistry One World | 9 | - | January-2026 |
| ASHOKKUMAR A | Chemical characterization of welding fume exposure and its health implications in shielded metal arc welding industries | Interactions | 247 | - | April-2026 |
| ASHOKKUMAR A | Degradation of Congo red using nanoparticles | Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment | 29 | 10-13 | December-2025 |
| ASHOKKUMAR A, MALA P, ARUN C, GEETHA K | Enhancing Shelf Lifestorage Stability of Anaerobically Fermented Garbage Enzyme by Concentrating through Membrane Separation | Journal of Environmental Nanotechnology | 13 | 264–269 | July-2024 |
| PUGAZHENTHI A, SRIVIDHYA P K, ARUN C, SIVARANJANI V, ASHOKKUMAR A | Production of pellet fuel conversion from the sludge derived in excipient manufacturing at the pharma industry | From Waste to Wealth (Chapter) | - | 965–988 | October-2024 |
| ASHOKKUMAR A | Decolorization of malachite green dye using seaweed | Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment | 1 | 1 | April-2023 |
(C) Conferences / Symposia Proceedings
8
| Author(s) | Title of Abstract / Paper | Title of the Proceedings | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALA P, ASHOKKUMAR A | Comparison of Phytochemical impacts of Gymnema Sylvester and Tridox Procumbence in Wound Healing | Biotechnology & Circular Bioeconomy Engineering Solutions for global Sustainability | Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu | March-2026 |
| MALA P, ASHOKKUMAR A | Comparison of hydrogel wound dressing impact derived between gymnema Sylvester and tridax procumbens. | IIChe Chemcon 2025-AI Driven Chmical Engineering process Transformation and sustainability. | Annamalai University | December-2025 |
| ASHOKKUMAR A | Exhaustive chemical characterization of incinerated biomedical waste ash to correlate construction material application | International conference on AI driven chemical engineering processes transformation and sustainability | Annamalai University | December-2025 |
| MALA P, ASHOKKUMAR A | “Root Cause Analysis of Gymnema sylvestre Phyto Chemicals towards Green Economy Conversion” | the International Conference on Integration and Transformation with SDGs(ICITS 2024) | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science,Chennai | April-2024 |
| GEETHA K, MALA P, ARUN C, ASHOKKUMAR A | Concentrating and Enhancing the stability of Anaerobically Fernmented Garbage Enzyme through a Membrane Reactor | Separation and Purifictaion Techniques: Environmental Applications | NIT, Raipur | January-2024 |
| ASHOKKUMAR A, MALA P | Root cause analysis of gymnema sylvestro pyto chemicals towards green economy conversion | ICITS 2024 | Hindustan University | April-2024 |
| ASHOKKUMAR A | Enhancement of Recycled Paper Quality by Garbage Derived Enzyme Treatment | Advances in Chemical and Environmental Science & Engineering 2023 | NIT Raipur Chattisgarh | December-2023 |
| ASHOKKUMAR A, MALA P | Future perspective of modern wound dressing | STARS 2022 | Bishop Hebber Campus | November-2022 |
(D) Book Chapters
6
| Author(s) | Chapter Title | Book Title | Publisher | ISBN / ISSN | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALA P, PRIYADHARSHINI G, ASHOKKUMAR A, KEERTHANA S | The Importance of Gymnema Sylvestre in Current Diabetic Therapies: Recent Updates and Future Directions | Research Trends in Botany | Bhumi Publishing | -, 978-93-48620-61-3 | April-2025 |
| PUGAZHENTHI A, SRIVIDHYA P K, ARUN C, SIVARANJANI V, ASHOKKUMAR A | Production of Pellet Fuel Conversion from the Sludge Derived in Excipient Manufacturing at the Pharma Industry | From Waste to Wealth | Springer, Singapore. | -, 978-981-99-7551-8 | May-2024 |
| ASHOKKUMAR A, MALA P | Feasibilities on Developing a Modern Wound Dressing Materials – A Short Review | Bioengineering and Environmental Safety | Annamalai University | 978-93-5786-731-3, 978-93-5786-731-3 | February-2023 |
| ASHOKKUMAR A, PUGAZHENTHI A, SRIVIDHYA P K, ARUN C | Production of Pellet fuel conversion from the sludge derived in excipient manufacturing at pharma industry | Frome Waste To Wealth | Springer Nature Singapore | Accepted , Accepted | June-2023 |
| GEETHA K, KUMARAN S, ASHOKKUMAR A | Carbon Nanotubes in Regenerative Medicine | Handbook of Carbon Nanotubes | Springer | no isbn , no isbn | December-2022 |
| ASHOKKUMAR A, MALA P | Future perspectives on approach of modern wound dressing for the diabetic patients | Scientific and Technological Advancements for Reliable and Sustainable Future | Bishop Hebber College Trichy | 978-81-959260-5-3, 978-81-959260-5-3 | November-2022 |
Major R&D Projects
2
| Author(s) | Title of Project | Funding Agency | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHOKKUMAR A, SRIVIDHYA P K, ILANGOVAN P, SHARMILA BEGUM M, VIVEK C M, SANTHOSH J | Development of an IoT based kit for timely prediction of regional heatwaves in the Cauvery Delta region of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India | Rolls Royce and iTNT | Granted | June-2024 |
| ASHOKKUMAR A | Enhancement of PMIST Recycle Paper Smoothnes Factors | PMIST | Granted | October-2022 |
Consultancy Projects
2
| Name of Consultancy Work | Purpose | Consultancy Provided by |
|---|---|---|
| Vermicompost Business Training | Corporate Training to Women Entrepreneurs | Dr.A.Ashokkumar |
| CITIIS 2.O | Integrated Solid Waste Management of Corporation | Govt of India |
Workshops / Seminars Organized
21
| Level | Role | Title of Activity | From | To | Event Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institution | Convenor | Emerging Technologies in Biopharma Industries and career opportunities for Bio-Engineers and Biotechnologists | 31-10-2025 | 31-10-2025 | Workshop/Seminar/Webinar - Student Related |
| National | Convenor | COnservation of Dugong in Palkway | 29-05-2023 | 29-05-2023 | Environmental and Sustainable Practice |
| Institution | Convenor | Quality Life Empowerment | 27-12-2022 | 02-01-2023 | Life Skill (Yoga, Physical Fitness, Health & Hygiene) |
| Institution | Co-Convenor | Mental Health and Wellbeing Ranking | 27-06-2022 | 27-06-2022 | Technology Transfer |
| Institution | Convenor | Annai Manimmaiyar 107th Birthday, Awareness Programme and consultation and HPV vaccine for 6 types of cancer | 27-02-2026 | 27-02-2026 | Life Skill (Yoga, Physical Fitness, Health & Hygiene) |
| Institution | Convenor | Mock Drill Training on Fire Saftey for Staff and Students | 27-01-2023 | 27-01-2023 | Orientation Programme |
| Institution | Convenor | Founders Day Master Health Checkup Medical Camp 2025 | 26-11-2025 | 13-12-2025 | Life Skill (Yoga, Physical Fitness, Health & Hygiene) |
| Institution | Convenor | Master Health Checkup for PMIST Staff | 25-11-2024 | 18-12-2024 | Life Skill (Yoga, Physical Fitness, Health & Hygiene) |
| National | Co-Convenor | Indian Council of Medical Research | 24-08-2022 | 26-08-2022 | Industrial/Local/Study/Field Visit |
| Institution | Convenor | Quality Life Empowerment | 22-07-2022 | 22-07-2022 | Life Skill (Yoga, Physical Fitness, Health & Hygiene) |
| National | Convenor | Dugong Conservation Awareness inter school college drawing competetion | 22-05-2023 | 22-05-2023 | Values,Rights,Duties & Responsibilities of Citizens |
| Institution | Convenor | –AI-ML Data Science Application cum Opportunities in Bioengineering and Technology | 21-08-2024 | 21-08-2024 | Career Development/Counseling |
| Institution | Co-Convenor | First Aid Training-Life Saving-Chest Compression(CPR) Slot-1 | 21-07-2023 | 21-07-2023 | Technology Transfer |
| District | Convenor | Forest Day - Health Forest for Health Life | 21-03-2023 | 21-03-2023 | Values,Rights,Duties & Responsibilities of Citizens |
| Institution | Convenor | i Seminar on Career opportunities for GATE-Qualified candidates ii Workshop on The publication process and how to select a journal | 17-10-2025 | 17-10-2025 | Career Development/Counseling |
| Institution | Convenor | Free Gastro & Gynaec Medical Camp to celebrate 147th Birthday of Thanthai Periyar | 12-09-2025 | 17-09-2025 | Life Skill (Yoga, Physical Fitness, Health & Hygiene) |
| Institution | Co-Convenor | Mental Health and Wellbeing Ranking 2022 - Motivation Talk - 2 | 09-06-2022 | 09-06-2022 | Technology Transfer |
| Institution | Convenor | Screening and Diagnostics of Breast Disease and Pap smear | 09-03-2026 | 12-03-2026 | Life Skill (Yoga, Physical Fitness, Health & Hygiene) |
| Institution | Convenor | Healthy Beginning of Mental Health | 05-04-2025 | 05-04-2025 | Life Skill (Yoga, Physical Fitness, Health & Hygiene) |
| Institution | Convenor | Esteem Chancellor Birthday Celebration | 02-12-2022 | 02-12-2022 | Commemorative Days, Events and Festivals |
| Institution | Convenor | World Health Day | 02-07-2024 | 02-07-2024 | Life Skill (Yoga, Physical Fitness, Health & Hygiene) |
Membership of Professional Bodies
3
| Membership Type | Organization Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial | Bioresearch Society of India | 21-01-2026 |
| Academic | World Researchers Association | 12-06-2026 |
| Academic | ISTE | 10-10-2022 |
Acted as Resource Person
16
| Event Type | Event Level | Event Title | Organized by | From | To | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability Awareness | National | Sustainable Development of the Nations - The Role of Engineers | The Institute of Engineers (INDIA) | 30-09-2022 | 30-09-2022 | Online |
| Environmental and Sustainable Practice | National | Environmental Awareness on Chemical Industries | K.K.Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research Pune Maharashtra India | 27-05-2023 | 27-05-2023 | Online |
| Guest / Invited Lecture | Institution | Biomedical Instrumentation | ADM College for Woman DBT Star College Nagapattinam | 23-09-2024 | 27-11-2024 | Online |
| Guest / Invited Lecture | National | Scope of Engineering Based on Industry 4.O | Mahendra Engineering College Nammakkal Tamilnadu | 21-10-2022 | 21-10-2022 | Online |
| Guest / Invited Lecture | Institution | Intensification of computational genisis in chemical engineering | Gnanamani College of Engineering Nammakkal | 16-10-2024 | 16-10-2024 | Offline |
| Guest / Invited Lecture | Regional | MATLAB and Simulink | Adhiyamaan College of Engineering (Autonomous) Hosur | 15-07-2023 | 15-07-2023 | Offline |
| Symposium | National | Current Innovations in Basic Sciences | ADM College for Women Naggaipattinam A DBT star College | 14-02-2025 | 15-02-2025 | Offline |
| Conference | National | Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for the synthesis of New Materials | Arunai Engineering College | 12-03-2026 | 13-03-2026 | Offline |
| Conference | National | Role of Bioengineers in Industry 4.O | REC Perambalur Tamilnadu | 11-10-2022 | 11-10-2022 | Offline |
| Guest / Invited Lecture | Institution | Bio Separation Processes | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Deemed University Chennai | 10-04-2025 | 10-04-2025 | Online |
| Hackathons | State | Tamil Nadu Women in Science and Engineering (TNWISE) | TNWISE Tamil Nadu Government | 08-03-2025 | 08-03-2025 | Offline |
| Clubs and Societies | National | Integration of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology in Sustainable Product Developments | Institute of Engineers | 07-02-2026 | 07-02-2026 | Online |
| Values,Rights,Duties & Responsibilities of Citizens | Institution | Universal human Value | PMIST | 02-07-2025 | 30-07-2025 | Online |
| Environmental and Sustainable Practice | Regional | Synchronizing Bird Census | Forest Department of Tamilnadu Government | 02-03-2024 | 03-03-2024 | Offline |
| Guest / Invited Lecture | National | Effect of climate change and adaptive solution for Thanjavur District | Government of Tamilnadu | 01-11-2023 | 01-11-2023 | Offline |
| Conference | National | Recent Advances in Mechanical and Perochemical Engineering | AICTE - Mahendra Institute of Engineering and Technology Nammakal Tamilnadu | 01-09-2022 | 02-09-2022 | Offline |
Awards / Fellowships
2
| Award Name | Purpose / Received For | Award Given by | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Paper Award | Best Oral Presentation | Institute of Chemical Engineers | 30-12-2025 |
| Innovation for the Year on Engineers Day | Industrial collaboration Research | Institute of Engineers | 15-09-2023 |
MoUs Signed
4
| Organization Name-MoU Signed by | Level | Scope | Date of MoU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamilnadu Forest Department Thanjavur Division | National | Collaborate with government activities Consultancy work SustainableDevelopment&Environment Safety work together | 29-05-2023 |
| ARD Biotech Pvt Ltd Thiruvannamalai | National | Students career Research Product formation and Startup for faculty and students Industrial Internship realtime field experience | 16-12-2023 |
| Medicare Enviro Systems Pvt Ltd | International | Medical waste from hospitals, lab waste from departments safety disposal research collaboration on the realtime solutions possible of circular economy carbon trading sustainable environment activities | 04-12-2023 |
| DFE Pharma India Pvt Ltd | International | Collaboration Research and Product Development, Patent Rights | 03-08-2022 |
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