1. Priscilla Mercy Anitha, Vishnupriya Subramaniyan, Periyar Selvam Sellamuthu 2025. In vivo safety assessment of microencapsulated Lactobacillus plantarum RS09 incorporated finger millet-based chocolate. Journal of Food Science and Technology  https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-025-06291-2.
2. Vishnupriya Subramaniyan, Periyar Selvam Sellamuthu, Jayaramudu Jarugala, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku 2025. Effect of PVA-based films incorporated with postbiotics, flax seed mucilage and guar gum to enhance the postharvest quality of fig fruits. Food Chemistry 465 (2025) 142018. (Impact factor: 8.5)
3. Ravi Purbey, Dipjyoti Bora, Chayanika Bharadwaj, Pubali Chetia, Koushik Dutta, Uma Maheswari R, Jayaramudu Jarugala, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Sellamuthu Periyar Selvam 2025. Development of poly (lactic acid) nanocomposite films with kaolin/bentonite blended clay for packaging applications. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization. 1 – 24. https://doi.org/10.1080/1023666X.2024.2438724 (Impact factor: 1.7) Q3
4. Divyashree Jangam Seshagiri, Periyar Selvam Sellamuthu, Rotimi Sadiku Emmanuel 2024. Antifungal efficacy of neroli and palmarosa essential oils against major white button mushroom postharvest pathogens.  International Journal of Food Science and Technology 59 (12): 9602 – 9614. (Impact factor: 2.6)
5. Divyashree Jangam Seshagiri, Abhishek Biswal Rajendra, Periyar Selvam Sellamuthu, Rotimi Sadiku Emmanuel 2024. Development of eco-friendly PVA blended aloe vera rind CNC films and fumigation of essential oils: a novel approach to prolonging the shelf-life of white button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus). International Journal of Food Science and Technology 59(12): 9602 – 9614. (Impact factor: 2.6)
6. Dutta H, Bora D, Chetia P, Bharadwaj C, Purbey R, Bohra RC, Dutta K, Varada Rajulu A, Sadiku ER, Periyar Selvam S, Gurusamy P, Ravindra K. Rawal, Jayaramudu J (2024). Biopolymer composites with waste chicken feather fillers: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 197: 114394. (Impact factor: 16.3)
7. Vishnupriya Subramaniyan, Periyar Selvam Sellamuthu, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku (2024). Evaluation of the antifungal activity of cell-free supernatant of Lactobacillus species against the fig (Ficus carica L) postharvest fungal pathogens through in-vitro and in-silico analysis. Scientia Horticulturae 331: 113182. (Impact factor: 3.9)
8. Ragavi Baskar, Vishnupriya Subramaniyan, Reshma Nambiar, Anand Babu Perumal, Priscilla Mercy Anitha, Ida Idayu Muhamad, Periyar Selvam Sellamuthu (2024). Effects of Probiotics, Paraprobiotics and Postbiotics against Food Borne Pathogens: A Review. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 86 (1): 9 – 18. (Impact factor: 0.5)
9. Vishnupriya S, Periyar Selvam Sellamuthu, Emmanuel Rotimi S, Jayaramudu J 2024. Effect of flax seed mucilage and guar gum coating enriched with postbiotics on postharvest storage of fig fruits (Ficus carica). South African Journal of Botany 166 (2024) 636-647. (Impact factor: 2.7)
10. Dharini V, Abhishek Biswal, Periyar Selvam Sellamuthu, Jayaramudu J, Emmanuel R. Sadiku 2024. PVA/essential oil-based active food packaging films functionalised with halloysite nanotubes and cellulose nanocrystals as filler materials for the shelf-life extension of papaya fruits. International Journal of Food Science and Technology 2024, 59, 318–332. (Impact factor: 2.6)
11. Bora D, Dutta H, Saha B, Reddy YA, Patel R, Verma SK, Periyar Selvam S, Sadiku R, Jayaramudu J 2023. A review on modification of polypropylene carbonate (PPC) using different types of blends/composites and its advanced uses. Materials Today Communications. 2023 37: 107304. (Impact factor: 3.7)
12. Dharini V, Periyar Selvam S, Jayaramudu J, Rotimi Emmanuel Sadiku 2023. Effect of functionalized hybrid chitosan/gum Arabic bilayer coatings with lemongrass essential oil on the postharvest disease control and the physicochemical properties of papaya (Carica papaya) fruits. South African Journal of Botany 160 (2023): 602 – 612. (Impact factor: 2.7)
13. Senthamil Selvi P, Vishnupriya S, Periyar Selvam S, Jayaramudu J, Emmanuel Rotimi S 2023. Fabrication of bio-nanocomposite packaging films with PVA, MMt clay nanoparticles, CNCs, and essential oils for the postharvest preservation of sapota fruits. Polymers 2023, 15: 3589. (Impact factor: 4.7)
14. Vishnupriya S, Priscilla Mercy Anitha D, Periyar Selvam S, Sadiku ER 2023. Probiotic incorporation into edible packaging: A recent trend in food packaging. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 51 (2023) 102803. (Impact factor: 4)
15. Senthamil Selvi P, Vishnupriya S, Abhishek Biswal R, Periyar Selvam S, Jayaramudu J, Emmanuel RS 2023. Physiochemical analysis of Manilkara zapota (Sapota) coated with aloe vera gel and enriched with ajwain and oregano essential oils. Coatings 2023, 13: 1358. (Impact factor: 2.9)
16. Malathy S, Periyar Selvam S, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku (2023). Evaluation of quality and shelf-life extension of pita bread prepared with clove essential. Food Science and Technology 11(3): 133-144. (Scopus)
17. Chetia P, Bharadwaj C, Purbey R, Bora D, Yadav A, Lal M, Varada Rajulu A, Sadiku ER, Periyar Selvam S, Jayaramudu Jarugala (2023).  Influence of silylated nano cellulose reinforcement on the mechanical, water resistance, thermal, morphological and antibacterial properties of soy protein isolate (SPI)-based composite films. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 242 (2023) 124861. (Impact factor: 7.7)
18. Reshma B Nambiar, Anand Babu Perumal, Taofik Shittu, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Periyar Selvam Sellamuthu (2023). Editorial: Probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics and paraprobiotics – New perspective for functional foods and nutraceuticals. Frontiers in Nutrition 10:1164676. (Impact factor: 4)
19. Joseph Raj PL, Kalimuthu K, Seema A. Kulkarni, Periyar Selvam S (2022). CNC synthesis from cellulose macromolecule and fabrication of PVA/TiO2/CNC bio-nanocomposite thin film for biomedical applications. ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology 2022 11 121009. (Impact factor: 1.8)
20. Malathy Aravindan S, Periyar Selvam S, Vishnupriya Subramaniyan, Sanjana Subramanian, Mythili Sathiavelu 2022. Bread packaging techniques and trends. Italian Journal of Food Safety 2022; volume 11:10771. (Impact factor: 1.3)
21. Dharini V, Periyar Selvam S, Jayaramudu J, Sadiku Emmanuel R (2022). Functional properties of clay nanofillers used in the biopolymer-based composite films for active food packaging applications – Review. Applied Clay Science 226 (2022) 106555. (Impact factor: 5.3)
22. Dipjyoti Bora, Jayaramudu J, Prasenjit Saikia, Ramesh C. Bohra, Lachit Phukan, Periyar Selvam S, Ray S.S, Sadiku E.R (2022). Effect of boehmite alumina nanoparticles on the physical and chemical characteristics of ecofriendly sodium alginate/polyvinyl alcohol bionanocomposite film. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization 27(4): 236-251. (Impact factor:7)
23. Mahanta B, Saikia A, Saikia P, Jayaramudu J, Periyar Selvam S, Varada Rajulu A, Rotimi Sadiku E (2022). Mineralogical Control on Ash Fusion Temperatures of some High Sulfur Indian coals by oxides generated during combustion. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization 43: 815-830. (Impact factor: 2)
24. Anand Babu P, Reshma B Nambiar, Periyar Selvam S, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Xiaoli Li, Yong He (2022). Extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from areca waste and its application in eco-friendly biocomposite film. Chemosphere 287: 132084. (Impact factor: 8.1)
25. Anand Babu P, Lingxia Huang, Reshma B Nambiar, Yong He, Xiaoli Li, Periyar Selvam S (2022). Application of essential oils in packaging films for the preservation of fruits and vegetables: A review. Food Chemistry 375 (2022) 131810. (Impact factor: 8.5)
26. Seema A. Kulkarni, Periyar Selvam S, Santhosh Kumar N, Thirumurthy M, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku (2022). Antifungal activity of wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) essential oil against postharvest fungal pathogens of banana fruits. South African Journal of Botany 144 (2022): 166-174. (Impact factor: 2.7)
27. Lavanya J, Periyar Selvam S, Divya Priya Siva, Reshma Shrii A, Vellaichamy V, Priscilla Mercy Anitha (2021). In vitro antibacterial, antioxidant and mechanism of antifungal activities of selected Indian traditional plants against human oral microbes. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 83 (5): 1024-1032. (Impact factor: 0.5)
28. Anand Babu Perumal, Reshma B Nambiar, Periyar Selvam S, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku (2021). Use of modified atmosphere packaging combined with essential oils for prolonging post-harvest shelf life of mango (cv. Banganapalli and cv. Totapuri). LWT Food Science and Technology 148: 111662. (Impact factor: 6)
29. Priscilla Mercy Anitha D, Periyar Selvam S (2021). Microencapsulation of probiotics in finger millet milk complex to improve encapsulation efficiency and viability. Food Science and Technology International 28: 216-232. (Impact factor: 2.3)
30. Avaya Prabha MM, Dharini V, Aishwarya B, Jaswanth Sha Allan M, Periyar Selvam S, Mahesh Kumar M 2021. Detection of Antibiotic Residues in Food Using Biosensors. Asian Journal of Chemistry 33(8): 1699 – 1708.
31. Aishwarya B, Vaidyanathan GS, Avaya Prabha MM, Jaswanth Sha Allan M, Seema A Kulkarni, Periyar Selvam S, Mahesh Kumar M 2021. Detection and biodetoxification of aflatoxin in food: A review. Asian Journal of Chemistry 33(10): 2260-2266.
32. Vaidyanathan GS, Aishwarya B, Ibrahem Ahmad, Periyar Selvam S, Maheshkumar M, Rotimi Sadiku E (2021). Review on boosting up body’s natural defence mechanism and suppression of symptoms against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19). Asian Journal of Chemistry 33(4): 691-700.
33. Seema A. Kulkarni, Periyar Selvam S, Priscilla Mercy Anitha D, Thirumurthy Madhavan (2021). In vitro and in silico evaluation of antifungal activity of cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) and holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) essential oils for the control of anthracnose and crown-rot postharvest diseases of banana fruits. Chemical Papers 75: 2043–2057.  (Impact factor: 2)
34. Debomitra Dey, Dharini V, Periyar Selvam S, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Mahesh Kumar M, Jayaramudu J, Upendra Nath Gupta (2021). Physical, antifungal, and biodegradable properties of cellulose nanocrystals and chitosan nanoparticles for food packaging application. Materials Today: Proceedings 38: 860–869.
35. Nandhavathy G, Dharini V, Anand Babu P, Reshma B Nambiar,  Periyar Selvam S, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Mahesh Kumar M (2021). Determination of antifungal activities of essential oils incorporated-pomegranate peel fibers reinforced-polyvinyl alcohol biocomposite film against mango postharvest pathogens. Materials Today: Proceedings 38: 923-927.
36. Aruna Nair UK, Periyar Selvam S, Dharini V, Reshma B. Nambiar, Anand Babu P, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Jayaramudu J (2021). Development of antifungal biocomposite film against postharvest pathogens Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Lasiodiplodia theobromae. Materials Today: Proceedings 38: 1113–1120.
37. Mahanta B, Saikia A, Gupta UN, Saikia P, Saikia BK, Jayaramudu J, Sellamuthu PS, Sadiku ER (2020). Study of low-rank high sulfur coal fine with biomass. Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry 3: 100023.
38. Seema A. Kulkarni, Santhosh Kumar Nagarajan, Veena Ramesh, Velusamy Palaniyandi, Periyar Selvam S, Thirumurthy Madhavan (2020). Computational evaluation of major components from plant essential oils as potent inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. Journal of Molecular Structure 1221 (2020) 128823: 1-11. (Impact factor: 4)
39. Chandrani Dutta, Periyar Selvam S, Priscilla Mercy Anitha D, Mahesh Kumar M (2020). Fabrication of PVA/Carboxymethyl-Cellulose active film with incorporation of Oregano Essential Oil (OEO) and determination of the effect on storage life of minimally processed lettuce (Lactuca sativa). International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology 29 (7): 10707-10718.
40. Samreen Siddiqui, Dharini V, Sarath Chandra G, Periyar Selvam S, Mahesh Kumar M (2020). Determination of aflatoxin and pesticide residues in different Indian chilli varieties. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology 29(5): 4435-4443.
41. Sabarinathan S, Ponsiva ST, Periyar Selvam S, Anandan A, Senthil Kumar N and Thirugnanakumar S (2020). Genetic divergence in rice (Oryza sativa) genotypes based on seed yield and quality parameters under coastal saline ecosystem. Plant Archives 20(1): 1557-1567.
42. Anushka Mitra, Periyar Selvam S, Sabah Shehabudheen, Priscilla Mercy Anitha D and M. Mahesh Kumar (2020). Efficiency evaluation of cinnamon essential oil loaded nanoliposomal coating for the postharvest management of apple (Malus domestica). International Journal on Emerging Technologies 11(2): 554-559.
43. Sabah Shehabudheen A. S, Periyar Selvam S, Anushka Mitra, Priscilla Mercy Anitha. D, Mahesh Kumar M (2020). Postharvest application of Moringa Gum and cinnamon essential oil as edible herbal coating for extending shelf life and quality of guava (Psidium Guajava). International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT) 9: 4098-4105.
44. Reshma B Nambiar, Periyar Selvam S, Anand Babu P (2018). Development of milk chocolate supplemented with microencapsulated Lactobacillus plantarum HM47 and to determine the safety in a Swiss albino mice model. Food Control 94: 300-306. (Impact Factor:  5.6)
45. Reshma B Nambiar, Periyar Selvam S, Anand Babu P, Emmanuel Rotimi S, Goitse Phiri, J. Jayaramudu (2018). Characterization of an exopolysaccharide produced by Lactobacillus plantarum HM47 isolated from human breast milk. Process Biochemistry 73: 15-22. (Impact Factor: 7 )
46. Anand Babu P, Periyar Selvam S, Reshma B Nambiar, Emmanuel Rotimi S (2018). Development of polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan bio-nanocomposite films reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals isolated from rice straw. Applied Surface Science 449: 591-602. (Impact Factor: 3)
47. Priscilla Mercy Anitha D, Periyar selvam S, Seema A. Kulkarni (2018). Isolation and characterization of Potential probiotics from fermented ragi (Eleusine coracana). International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 10: 145-151.
48. Anand Babu P, Periyar Selvam S, Reshma B. Nambiar, Emmanuel Rotimi S, Goitse P, Jayaramudu J (2018). Effects of multiscale rice straw (Oryza sativa) as reinforcing filler in montmorillonite-polyvinyl alcohol biocomposite packaging film for enhancing the storability of postharvest mango fruit (Mangifera indica). Applied Clay Science 158: 1-10. (Impact Factor: 5.3)
49. Dhanasekar M, Jenefer V, Reshma B. Nambiar, Ganesh Babu S, Periyar Selvam S, Neppoliana B, Venkataprasad Bhat S (2018). Ambient light antimicrobial activity of reduced graphene oxide supported metal doped TiO2 nanoparticles and their PVA based polymer nanocomposite films. Materials Research Bulletin 97: 238-243. (Impact Factor: 5.6)
50. Rakhi Talgaonkar, Periyar selvam S, Reshma B Nambiar, Priscilla Mercy Anitha D, Mahesh Kumar M (2018). Evaluation and characterization of probiotic properties of lactic acid bacteria isolated from mango pulp. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences 9: (B) 57-63.
51. Vishal Bhatt Mahesh Kumar M, Periyar Selvam S (2018). Antimicrobial effect of ajwain seed ethanolic extract against food-borne pathogenic bacteria. International Food Research Journal 25: 908-912. (Impact Factor: 1.169)
52. Chandukishore, Maheshkumar M, Periyar selvam S Development of corn starch based composite edible coating for (Solanum melongena) brinjal. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences 9: (B) 136-142,
53. Sanika Madhav Bhokarikar, Maheshkumar M, Periyar selvam S Development and physicochemical evaluation of flavoured Nutribar using sorghum flour. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences 9: (B) 93-97.
54. Oladimeji Adetona Adeyeye, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Periyar Selvam S, Anand Babu P, Reshma B Nambiar (2017). Post-Harvest preservation of mango using tray and freeze drying methods. OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development 10: 11-20.
55. Debomitra Dey, Periyar Selvam S, Mahesh Kumar M, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Anomitra Dey (2017). Mechanical and Structural Characterization of Eco-friendly Films Prepared Using Poly Vinyl Alcohol, Cellulose Nanocrystals and Chitosan Nanoparticle Blend. Asian Journal of Chemistry 29: 2254-2258.
56. Reshma BN, Periyar Selvam S, Anand Babu P (2017). Microencapsulation of Tender coconut water by spray drying: Effect of Moringa oleifera gum, maltodextrin concentrations and inlet temperature on powder qualities. Food and Bioprocess Technology 10: 1668-1684. (Impact Factor: 3)
57. Nandhavathy G, Periyar Selvam S, Mahesh Kumar M, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku (2017). Optimization of pomegranate peel fibers reinforced with polyvinyl alcohol biocomposite film using response surface methodology. RASAYAN Journal of Chemistry 10: 542-548.
58. Dilip S, Mahesh Kumar M, Periyar Selvam S (2017). Drying effect of green apple (Malus pumila) on its physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity and total phenolic content. International Journal of Pharma and Bio sciences 8: 152-158.
59. Anand Babu Perumal, Periyar Selvam S, Reshma B Nambiar, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku (2017). Effects of essential oil vapour treatment on the postharvest disease control and different defence responses in two mango (Mangifera indica) cultivars. Food and Bioprocess Technology 10: 1131-1141. (Impact Factor: 5.3)
60. Padmaj PB, Periyar selvam S (2016). Antifungal and antiaflatoxigenic effect of probiotics against Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Toxin Reviews 35: 10-15. (Impact Factor: 4.266)
61. Padmaj PB, Periyar selvam S (2016). Determination of antiaflatoxigenic effect of probiotic strains in Sorghum bicolour. Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia 13: 1095- 1100.
62. Lavanya J, Periyar selvam S, Jeevitha Priya M, Preethi Jacintha, Aradana M (2016). Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of selected medicinal plants against human oral pathogens. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 9: 71-78.
63. Babul Reddy A, Manjula B, Jayaramudu T, Sadiku ER, Anand Babu P, Periyar Selvam S (2016). 5-Fluorouracil Loaded Chitosan–PVA/Na+ MMT Nanocomposite Films for Drug Release and Antimicrobial Activity. Nano-Micro Letters 8: 260-269. (Impact Factor: 31.6)
64. Logasaranya S, Mahesh Kumar M, Periyar Selvam S (2016). Reduction of antinutrients in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) using hurdle technology. Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology 8: 202-208.
65. Manjula B, Babul Reddy A, Sadiku ER, Reshma BN, Periyar Selvam S (2016). Design and Characterization of Bio-Nanocomposites for 5-Fluorouracil Drug Delivery and Antimicrobial Study. International Journal of Advances in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJASEAT) 5: 88-93.
66. Anand Babu P, Periyar Selvam S, Reshma BN, Rotimi Sadiku E (2015). Antifungal activity of five different essential oils in vapour phase for the control of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Lasiodiplodia theobromae in vitro and on mango. International Journal of Food Science and Technology 51: 411-418. (Impact Factor: 6)
67. Geetha P, Arivazhagan R, Periyar Selvam S, Ida IM (2015). Process standardization, characterization and shelf life studies of Chhana jalebi – A traditional Indian milk sweet. International Food Research Journal 22; 155-162. (Impact Factor: 1.169)
68. Anulakshmi K, Periyar Selvam S (2015). Aloefiber reinforced corn starch films: influence of alkali hydrolysis, bleaching and acid hydrolysis on microsrostructure, mechanical property of biocomposite. International Journal of ChemTech Research 7; 2970-2975.
69. Reshma BN, Periyar selvam S, IDA IM (2015). Assessment of genetic diversity in Salacia chinensis using RAPD analysis. Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences 17 (Spl. Iss.); 59-62.
70. Anand Babu P, Uma S, Periyar selvam S, IDA IM (2015). Antioxidant activity of methanolic seed extract of Hydrophila schulli. Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences 17 (Spl. Iss.); 45-50.
71. Periyar selvam S, P Arulselvan, Sharida Fakurazi and Murugesan K (2014). Beneficial effects of mangiferin isolated from Salacia chinensis on biochemical and hematological parameters in rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 27; 161-167. (Impact Factor: 562)
72. Periyar selvam S, Palanisamy A, S Kamalraj, S Fakurazi and Murugesan Kandasamy (2013). Protective Nature of Mangiferin on Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Status in Tissues of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. ISRN Pharmacology 2013; 1-10.
73. Periyar Selvam S, Palanisamy Arulselvan, Balu Periamallipatti Muniappan, Sharida Fakurazi and Murugesan Kandasamy (2013). Mangiferin from Salacia chinensis prevents oxidative stress and protects pancreatic β-cells in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Journal of Medicinal Food 16; 719 – 727. (Impact Factor: 1.7)
74. Periyar Selvam S, Dharini Sivakumar, Puffy Soundy (2013). Enhancing the defence related and antioxidant enzyme activities in avocado cultivars with essential oil vapours. Postharvest Biology and Technology 81; 66 – 72. (Impact Factor: 6.4)
75. Periyar Selvam S, Mafune Mpho, Dharini Sivakumar, Puffy Soundy (2013). Thyme oil vapour and modified atmosphere packaging reduce anthracnose incidence and maintain fruit quality in avocado. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture: 93; 3024 – 3031. (Impact Factor: 3.638)
76. Periyar Selvam S, Gabriela Inés Denoya, Dharini Sivakumar, Gustavo Alberto Polenta, Puffy Soundy (2013). Comparison of the contents of bioactive compounds and quality parameters in selected mango cultivars. Journal of Food Quality 36; 394 – 402. (Impact Factor: 2.6)
77. Periyar Selvam S, Dharini Sivakumar, Puffy Soundy (2013). Antifungal activity and chemical composition of thyme, peppermint and citronella oils in vapour phase against avocado and peach postharvest pathogens. Journal of Food Safety 33; 86 – 93. (Impact Factor: 1.9)
78. Mafune Mpho, Dharini Sivakumar, Periyar Selvam S, Silvia Bautista-Baños (2013). Use of lemon grass oil and modified atmosphere packaging on control of anthracnose and quality maintenance in avocado cultivars. Journal of Food Quality 36; 198-208. (Impact Factor: 2.6)
79. Periyar selvam S, Arulselvan P, Balu P.M and K Murugesan (2012). Effect of mangiferin isolated from Salacia chinensis regulates the kidney carbohydrate metabolism in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine: S1583-1587.
80. Periyar selvam S, Arulselvan P, Balu P.M, Sharida Fakurazi and K Murugesan (2012). Influence of Mangiferin on Membrane Bound Phosphatases and Lysosomal Hydrolases in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats. Latin American Journal of Pharmacy 31: 1013-1020. (Impact Factor: 0.249)
81. Periyar Selvam S, Balu PM, Kamalraj S, Raja V and Murugesan K (2012). Free radical scavenging activity of Salacia chinensis root extract in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Bioresearch Bulletin 1: 1-9.
82. Periyar selvam S, Magesh V, Raja V, Mahendran TS, Muthumary J, Kalaichelvan PT and Murugesan K (2011). Antimutagenicity of mangiferin purified from Salacia chinensis International Multidisciplinary Research Journal 1: 01-05.
83. Periyar selvam S, Balu PM, Sathiya moorthi P and Murugesan K (2009). Antihyperglycemic effect of mangiferin in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Journal of Health Sciences 55: 206-214.
84. Sathiyamoorthi P, Periyar selvam S, Deecaraman M and Kalaichelvan PT (2008). Efficiencies of alternate carrier electives for Rhizobium bio-fertilizer. ICFAI Journal of Life Sciences 2: 41-51.
85. Rajan YC, Kanakam CC, Periyar selvam S and Murugesan K (2007). A study on the synthesis and biological and optical properties of methylene-dinaphthyl bis-chromanones: The utility of Baylis-Hillman adducts. Tetrahedron Letters 48: 8562-8565. (Impact Factor: 1.5)
86. Sathiyamoorthi P, Periyar selvam S, Sasikalaveni A, Murugesan, K and Kalaichelvan PT (2007). Decolorization of textile dyes and their effluents using white rot fungi. African Journal of Biotechnology 6: 424-429.
87. Sathiya moorthi P, Deecaraman M, Periyar selvam S, Murugesan K and Kalaichelvan PT (2007). Biosorption of textile dyes and effluents by Pleurotus florida and Trametes hirsuta with evaluation of their laccase activity. Iranian Journal of Biotechnology 5: 114-118. (Impact Factor: 1.6)

BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Agwuncha SC, Owonubi SJ, Rotimi ES, Varaprasad K, Ray SS, Periyar selvam S, Shittu TA, Shanavas A, Mukwevho E (2015). Crystallization and Morphological Changes in Nanostructured Polymer Blends. In: Sabu Thomas, Robert Shanks, and Sarathchandran Chandrasekharakurup (Eds) Design and Applications of Nanostructured Polymer Blends and Nanocomposite Systems. Elsevier Publication, pp 287-312.
2. Idowu DI, Emmanuel RS, Tamba J, Williams KK, Stephen CA, Victoria OF, MC Khoathane, Washington M, Dludlu MK, Avabaram BR, Bandla M, Adeyeye OA, Owonubi SJ, Biotidara OF, Mukwevho E, Ojijo VO, Makgatho G, Selatile K, Oluranti A, Abongile SN, Rajkumar K, Jayaramudu J, Anandbabu P, Periyar Selvam S, Reshma B. Nambiar, Bilainu OO (2017). Chapter 3: Hybrid Natural/Synthetic Fiber Biocomposites. Editor: Asim Shahzad. In: Biocomposites: Properties, Performance and Applications. Nova Science Publishers, New York, pp 27-51. ISBN: 978-1-53612-120-9.
3. Idowu DI, Stephen CA, Emmanuel RS, Tamba J, Oludaisi SA, Williams KK, Oluranti A, Victoria OF, John SO, Babu RA, Bandla M, Azuna AE, Kokkarachedu V, Tippabattini J, Periyar Selvam S, Anand Babu P, Reshma BN, Jayaramudu J (2017). Chapter 10: Surface Treatments of Natural Fibers, Their Effects on Properties and the Performance of Composites. Editor: Asim Shahzad. In: Biocomposites: Properties, Performance and Applications. Nova Science Publishers, New York. Pp 161-186. ISBN: 978-1-53612-120-9.
4. Manjula A, Babul Reddy, Sadiku ER, Agboola O, Bayode BL, Sivanjineyulu V, Gomotsegang FM, Jayaramudu J, Raj Kumar K, Reshma BN, Anand Babu P, Periyar Selvam S, Varaprasad K, Idowu DI, Azunna AE, Jamiru T, Adekomaya OS, Aderibigbe I (2017). Chapter 19: Biopolymers and Their Applications in Biocomposites. Editor: Asim Shahzad. In: Biocomposites: Properties, Performance and Applications. Nova Science Publishers, New York, pp 439-472. ISBN: 978-1-53612-120-9.
5. Krishnamurthi Tamilarasan, Periyar Selvam S and Baskar Gurunathan (2017). Chapter 5: Integration of Lignin Removal from Black Liquor and Biotransformation Process. Editors, Sunita J Varjani, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Edgard Gnansounou, Baskar Gurunathan, Bioremediation: Applications for Environmental Protection and Management. Springer Publication, pp 77-97. ISBN 978-981-10-7484-4.
6. Rotimi Sadiku E, Oluranti A, Oluranti A, Idowu David I, Peter AO, BabulReddy A, Manjula B, Williams KKi, Jayaramudu T, Kokkarachedu V, Stephen CA, Jonas M, Oluyemi OD, Bilainu O, Taoreed AA, Clara N, Shesan JO, Victoria OF, Blessing A, Vincent O, Regan D, Koena S, Gertude M, Caroline K, Wshington M, Olusesan F, Mbuso KD, Adeboje AO, Abongile N, Samuel S, Gomotsegang FM, Periyar Selvam S, Reshma Nambiar, Anand Babu P, Jayaramudu J, Nnamdi I, Ihuoma D, Betty C (2019). Nanotechnology in Paints and Coatings. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. pp 175-233.
7. Anand Babu P, Periyar Selvam S, Reshma B Nambiar, Mahesh Kumar M, and E Rotimi Sadiku (2019). Technological process for marine foods, from water to fork, Chapter 4: Chitin and Chitosan: applications in marine foods. Apple Academic Press, USA, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, pp 73-94.
8. Priscilla Mercy Anitha D, Periyar Selvam S, Ida Idayu Muhamad and S. Kirubanandan (2019). Technological process for marine foods, from water to fork, Chapter 7: Fermentation Methods and Fermented Fish Products. Apple Academic Press, USA, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, pp 171-181.
9. Reshma B Nambiar, Periyar Selvam S, Anand Babu P, Mahesh Kumar M, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, and S. Kirubanandan (2019). Technological process for marine foods, from water to fork, Chapter 13: Microbiology of marine food products. Apple Academic Press, USA, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, pp 336-355.
10. Anand Babu P, Periyar Selvam S, Reshma B Nambiar, E Rotimi Sadiku and Adeyeye OA (2019). Biocomposite Reinforced with Nanocellulose for Packaging Applications. In: Gnanasekaran D. (Eds) Green Biopolymers and their Nanocomposites. Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials. Springer, Singapore, pp 83-123.
11. Reshma B Nambiar, Periyar Selvam S, Anand Babu P, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, and Adeyeye OA (2019). The Use of Chitosan in Food Packaging Applications. In: Gnanasekaran D. (Eds) Green Biopolymers and their Nanocomposites. Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials. Springer, Singapore, pp 125-136.
12. Adeyeye OA, Rotimi Sadiku E, Babu Reddy A, Ndamase AS, Makgatho G, Periyar Selvam S, Anand Babu P, Reshma B Nambiar, Victoria OF, Idowu David I, Agboola O, Williams KK, Oluyemi OD, Mokgaotsa JM, Tamba J (2019). The Use of Biopolymers in Food Packaging. In: Gnanasekaran D. (Eds) Green Biopolymers and their Nanocomposites. Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials. Springer, Singapore, pp 137-158.
13. Rotimi Sadiku E, Agboola O, Idowu David I, Babu Reddy A, Bandla M, Mabalane PN, Williams KK, Tippabattini J, Varaprasad K, Areo KA, Uwa CA, Azunna AE, Stephen CA, Oboirien BO, Adesola TA, Nkuna C, Aderibigbe IA, Owonubi SJ, Victoria OF, Aderibigbe BA, Ojijo VO, Desai D, Dunne R, Selatile K, Makgatho G, Lethabane ML, Ogunbiyi OF, Adesina OT, Biotidara OF, Periyar Selvam S, Reshma B Nambiar, Anand Babu, Dludlu MK, Adeboje AO, Adeyeye OA, Sanni S, Abongile SN, Molelekwa GF, Raj Kumar K, Jayaramudu J, Oluyemi OD, Mokgaotsa JM, Mokhane TC, Nnamdi CI, Adedoja O, Yskandar Hamam, Khalaf B (2019). Synthesis of Bio-Based and Eco-Friendly Nanomaterials for Medical and BioMedical Applications In: Gnanasekaran D. (Eds) Green Biopolymers and their Nanocomposites. Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials. Springer, Singapore, pp 283-312.
14. Reshma B Nambiar, Anand Babu Perumal, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Periyar Selvam Sellamuthu (2020). Chapter 3 Bacterial Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Their Applications. Karthik, L. (Ed.), Kirthi, A. (Ed.), Ranjan, S. (Ed.), Srinivasan, V. (Ed.). Biological Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Their Applications. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
15. Anand Babu Perumal, Reshma B Nambiar, Periyar Selvam Sellamuthu, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku (2020). Chapter 12 Application of Biosynthesized Nanoparticles in Food, Food Packaging and Dairy Industries. Karthik, L. (Ed.), Kirthi, A. (Ed.), Ranjan, S. (Ed.), Srinivasan, V. (Ed.). Biological Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Their Applications. Boca Raton: CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group.
16. Seema A. Kulkarni, Dharini V, Periyar Selvam S, Mahesh Kumar M, Rotimi Sadiku, Jayaramudu J, Upendra Nath Gupta. Chapter 2, Fabrication of Bionanocomposites from Chitin. Jacob J. (Ed.), Loganathan S. (Ed.), Thomas S. (Ed.). (2020). Chitin- and Chitosan-Based Biocomposites for Food Packaging Applications. Boca Raton: CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429299605.
17. Dharini V, Neha Halder, Priscilla Mercy Anitha D, Periyar Selvam S, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Ida Idayu Muhamad, Mahesh Kumar M. Chapter 5, Water Activity in Food Preservation (2020). Deepak Mudgil and Sheweta Mudgil (Ed.). Food Processing and preservation. Scientific Publishers, pp 91-98.
18. Anand Babu P, Reshma B Nambiar, Periyar Selvam S, Emmanuel Rotimi S (2020). Carbon Fiber Composites. In: Kharissova OV, Martínez LMT, Kharisov BI (eds) Handbook of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental Applications. Springer, Cham. pp 1-32. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11155-7_174-1.
19. Priscilla Mercy Anitha D, Periyar Selvam S, Rotimi Sadiku E (2020). Biobutanol: A Promising Alternative Commercial Biofuel. In: Kharissova OV, Martínez LMT, Kharisov BI (eds) Handbook of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental Applications. Springer, Cham. pp 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11155-7_163-1.
20. Dharini V, Periyar Selvam S, Sadiku ER (2020). Materials from Agricultural Wastes. In: Kharissova OV, Martínez LMT, Kharisov BI (eds) Handbook of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental Applications. Springer, Cham. pp 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11155-7_162-1.
21. Anand Babu Perumal, Reshma B Nambiar, Periyar Selvam Sellamuthu, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku (2021). Chapter 14 CNP-based Coatings: Chemistry. Edited by Vijay Kumar Thakur, Elisabete Frollini and Janet Scott. Cellulose Nanoparticles: Chemistry and Fundamentals. The Royal Society of Chemistry 354- 372.
22. Dharini V, Neha Halder, Periyar Selvam S, Mikunthan G, Mahesh Kumar M (2022). Chapter I Potential threat of mycotoxins to food safety and security. Editors: Santosh K. Mishra, Megh R. Goyal, Manju Gaare. Biological and Chemical Hazards in Food and Food Products Prevention, Practices, and Management. Apple Academic Press, USA, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, pp 3-26.
23. Hrishikesh Dutta, Jayaramudu J, Kishore Debnath, Deba Kumar Sarma, Pubali Chetia, Periyar Selvam S (2023). Chapter: 1 Introduction to sustainable manufacturing. Edited by Jayakrishna Kandasamy, Aravind Raj Sakthivel Paulo Davim J. Progress in Sustainable Manufacturing. Springer Nature Singapore. PP 1 – 10.
24. Biswal R Abhishek, Divyashree JS, Dharini V, Periyar Selvam S, Emmanuel R Sadiku (2023). Chapter: 5 Banana fibre-reinforced polyester composites. Edited by Krishnasamy S, Muthukumar C, Muthu Kumar Thiagamani S, Siengchin S. Polyester-Based Biocomposites. CRC Press. PP 83 – 92.
25. Vishnupriya S, Periyar Selvam Sellamuthu, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku (2023). Chapter: 9 Polyester-Based composites reinforced with rice husk fillers. Edited by Krishnasamy S, Muthukumar C, Muthu Kumar Thiagamani S, Siengchin S. Polyester-Based Biocomposites. CRC Press. PP 161 – 182.
26. Siby Isac, Ishwariya A, Dharini V, Periyar Selvam Sellamuthu, Emmanuel RS (2023). Chapter: 10 Polyester-Based bio-nanocomposites. Edited by Krishnasamy S, Muthukumar C, Muthu Kumar Thiagamani S, Siengchin S. Polyester-Based Biocomposites. CRC Press. PP 183 – 199.
27. Dharini V, Abhishek Biswal, Periyar Selvam S, Sadiku Emmanuel R (2025). Chapter 1 Introduction to Food Quality Monitoring Using Various Sensor Technologies. Edited by Ashish Kapoor and Anandhakumar Sundaramurthy. Sensor Technologies for Food Quality and Safety. Royal Society of Chemistry. PP 1 – 21.

Patents:

• Patent No: 202041056093, “A Biodegradable Film Composition and a Process for its Preparation”.
• Patent No: 202141015831, “A Protein Bar Composition and a Process for its Preparation”.
• Patent No.202041008931, “A Ready to Eat Sorghum based Food Product”.

• Awarded as Post-Doctoral Research Fellow by University of Technology Malaysia [UTM], (2014).
• Awarded as Post-Doctoral Research Fellow by Directorate Research and Innovation, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa, (2011).
• Awarded as Project Fellow by UGC Programme in University with Potential for Excellence, Government of India, New Delhi, (2005).
• Awarded as Project Assistant by Tamilnadu Forest Department, Government of Tamilnadu, Chennai, (2004).
• Awarded for promotion and participation in voluntary blood donation camp, Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, (2008).

CONFERENCES/ TRAINING PROGRAMME ORGANIZED

• Convener: Five-day workshop on “Hands-on Training in Bakery, Confectionary and Millets Products” 18^th November 2024 to 22^nd November 2024 in collaboration with Desotta School of Baking, Karaikudi.
• Convener: One Day FDP on Hands on “Training on Premium Millet Based Cookies” – 23^rd November 2024 in collaboration with Desotta School of Baking, Karaikudi.
• Convener: Internal Audit Training Program on Food Safety 2^nd December and 5^th December 2024 in collaboration with Parikshan FSS Pvt Ltd, Chennai.
• Convener: Food Safety GAP Audit Training Program conducted in Java Food Court, SRMIST, KTR on 24^th February and 25^th February 2025 in collaboration with Parikshan FSS Pvt Ltd, Chennai.
• Convener: Awareness program on “Food Wastage” in SRMIST Hostel Mess (Sannasi Hostel, D Mess, J Mess, Meenakshi Hostel, Kopperundevi Hostel and Shenbagam Hostel) conducted 23^rd April 2025 to 25^th April 2025.
• Convener: National Symposium on “Current Trends in Food Safety and Quality Control 2023” held on 10^th February 2023 in Department of Food Process Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
• Convener: “World Food Day 2022” held on 17^th October 2022 in Department of Food Process Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
• Co-convener: National Symposium on “Organic and Genetically Modified Foods” GMO 2020 held on 14^th and 15^th February, 2020 in Department of Food Process Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
• Convener: National Conference on “Indian Traditional and Functional Foods (NUTRIZIONE 19)” held on 14^th and 15^th February, 2019 in Department of Food Process Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
• Organizing committee member: National Conference on “FOODOMICS 17” held on 16^th and 17^th February 2017 in SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
• Organizing committee member and in-charge for the events on National Conference on “FOODOMICS 16” held on 12^th and 13^th April 2016 in SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
• Coordinator: HACCP Internal Audit Training conducted by SGS on 23^rd and 24^th March 2016 in SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
• Convener: National conference on “Nutritional, Functional and Safety Challenges of Food (Nutrizione 15)” held on 26^th and 27^th March 2015 in SRM Institute of Science and Technology. (Sponsored by DBT, Government of India).
• Coordinator: Faculty development programme on “Fruits and vegetables preservation and nutrition” conducted by the community food and nutrition extension unit. (Ministry of Women and Child development food and nutrient board, Government of India), held on 20.04.2015 to 24.04.2015 in SRM Institute of Science and Technology. [5 days]
• Organizing committee and Editorial board member: National Symposium on “Recent Advances in Industrial Fermentation and Fermented Foods (Fervere‟13)” held on 26^th and 27^th September, 2013 in SRM Institute of Science and Technology.

Projects:

• Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and National Research Foundation (NRF), South Africa, Bilateral Research Project titled “Developing environmental-friendly packaging materials with essential oils to control the postharvest diseases in mango” with the grant of Rs: 30, 27,000.00 (Indian Side) and ZAR: 395, 500.00 (South Africa Side) for three years (2014-2018).
• Adithya Birla Chemicals Ltd funded project on “Determine the efficiency of sulphite preservative in different food products” with the grant of 5, 05,000 for six months (2014).
• Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India funded 50, 000 for organizing the National conference on “Nutritional, Functional and Safety Challenges of Food” held on 26^th and 27^th March 2015 in SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
• National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS), South Africa, Joint International Collaborative Research Project Programme, titled “Developing biocomposite packaging material with essential oils to control the postharvest diseases in different sapota [Manilkara zapota] cultivar” with the grant of R 143000.00 for the period of 1^st November 2021 – 31^st October 2022 [Indian Co-PI].

Academic Experience:

• Professor, Department of Food Process Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, from 1^st July 2025 to till date.
• Associate Professor, Department of Food Process Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, from 1^st January 2018 to 30^th June 2025.
• Assistant Professor, Department of Food Process Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, from 3rd June 2013 to 31st December 2017.
• Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Vels University, Pallavaram, from 16^th June 2009 to 16^th December 2011.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

• Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Cardiovascular Engineering Centre IJN-UTM, University of Technology Malaysia (UTM), Project entitled “Nanoencapsulated Vitamin E based formulations for improving the lipid profile of the functional diet on cancer and cardiovascular diseases” (From 22.01.2014 to 30.06.2014).
• Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Postharvest Technology Laboratory, Tshwane University of Technology, Project entitled “Developing environmental friendly postharvest diseases control method for peaches and avocado” (From 01.01.2012 to 30.12.2012).
• Visiting Faculty, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, USA, through SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Faculty Abroad Program (FAP) [January 2024 to June 2024].

Other Professional Experience:

• Project Fellow in UGC-UWPFE Project entitled “Determination of drug potential of medicinal plants” (From 18.2.2005 to 17.8.2007).
• Project Assistant in Tamilnadu Forest Department Project entitled “Micropropagation and Mass Multiplication of Simaruba glauca” (From September 2004 to December 2004).
• Microbiologist in Prof. KM Laboratory, Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras (From 15.07.2003 to 30.08.2004).

• Association of Microbiologists of India – AMI.
• Probiotics Association of India – PAI.
• Association of Food Scientists and Technologists – AFST(I).
• Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE).
• Nutrition Society of India (NSI) – Life Membership.

• Department NIRF Coordinator.
• Department NAAC and UGC Coordinator.
• Department M. Tech., by Research in Food Process Engineering Coordinator.
• Department Ph.D Entrance Exam Coordinator.
• Department Placement Coordinator 2018 – 2019.
• Department Faculty Recruitment Coordinator 2019.
• Fulbright Fellow Coordinator, (Prof. Kingly Ambrose from Purdue University, USA, 2020)
• African Pathways Programme (APP) Coordinator, BRICS teaching and Research mobility grant (Prof. E. R. Sadiku, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa 2019).
• Entrance Exam SRMJEEE 2015 Coordinator for the Tirupati Center, Andhra Pradesh 2015.
• Evaluation Camp Officer  – Hotel Management Courses May 2019.
• Evaluation Camp Officer – BBA Courses November 2019.