Dr. Chellamanimegalai P | Biomolecules | Women Researcher Award

Doctorate at Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai | India

Professional Profile

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🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Chellamanimegalai holds a PhD in Fisheries from the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai (September 2019 to September 2024), graduating with First Class Distinction (OGPA: 8.88/10). She also completed her M.F.Sc. at the same institution (August 2016 to July 2018), achieving First Class Distinction (OGPA: 85.8/10). Her academic journey began with a B.F.Sc. from Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Tuticorin (September 2012 to July 2016), earning First Class (OGPA: 7.69/10).

👩‍🏫 Employment History

Dr. Chellamanimegalai began her career as a Teaching Assistant at Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam (November 2015 to August 2019). During this tenure, she taught major courses such as Anatomy and Biology of Shellfish and Limnology, conducting both theory and practical classes to ensure comprehensive syllabus coverage.

She furthered her career as a PhD Researcher at the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai (September 2020 to June 2023). Her research was part of the Institutional Project titled “Taxonomical, Biochemical Evaluation and Utilization of Order Dictyotales – Brown Algal Species”, contributing significantly to this domain.

From August 2023 to February 2024, Dr. Chellamanimegalai worked as a Senior Research Fellow under the Tamil Nadu Innovation Initiatives (TANII) Scheme at Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam. She played a pivotal role in the project “Assessment of Spawning Seasonality of Major Marine Fishery Groups along the Coast of Tamil Nadu for Sustainable Fishery Management.”

🏆 Awards and Recognition

Dr. Chellamanimegalai has been recognized for her academic excellence and dedication. She was awarded the ICAR-Junior Research Fellowship (2016-2018) for securing 11th rank in the ICAR-AIEEA-2016 National Level Examination. Additionally, she achieved 8th rank in Fisheries Resource Management during the National Level PhD Entrance Examination-2019 conducted by ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai.

🔬 Research Experience

Her PhD research focused on the taxonomy and biochemical analysis of the genera Dictyota and Padina (Dictyotaceae, Phaeophyta) from the Indian coast. During her M.F.Sc., she conducted a taxonomical study of the Genus Grateloupia C. Agardh (Halymeniales, Rhodophyta), analyzing its morphology and biochemical composition.

🧪 Skills

Dr. Chellamanimegalai possesses extensive expertise in a variety of laboratory techniques critical to research and analysis. In the realm of molecular work, she is proficient in DNA isolation, PCR, and agarose gel electrophoresis, which are essential tools for genetic studies. Her skills in biochemical analysis include precise evaluation of protein, lipid, ash, and carbohydrate content, supporting detailed biochemical profiling.

In the field of histology, she excels in tissue processing, tissue embedding, microtome sectioning, and staining, enabling her to prepare and analyze high-quality tissue samples. Her expertise extends to bioactive studies, where she specializes in the extraction of pigments and bioactive compounds as well as conducting in-vitro antioxidant studies, contributing to the exploration of natural products with therapeutic potential. Additionally, her capability in water quality analysis highlights her versatility in environmental and aquatic research.

Publications Top Noted📰

Unveiling the nutritional and antioxidant properties of brown algae resources (Dictyota J.V. Lamouroux) from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, Indian coast

Authors: Chellamanimegalai, P.; Deshmukhe, G.; Balange, A.K.; Layana, P.

Journal: Heliyon

Year: 2025

Biochemical properties of different species of seaweeds (Grateloupia) from the Indian coast and analysis of spatial variation in two selected species

Authors: Chellamanimegalai, P.; Balange, A.K.; Kumar, A.P.; Dwivedi, A.; Deshmukhe, G.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Biology

Year: 2022

New record of marine red algal species Grateloupia orientalis Showe M. Lin & H.Y. Liang and G. catenata Yendo (Halymeniaceae, Rhodophyta) from the east coast of India

Authors: Chellamanimegalai, P.; Pavan-Kumar, A.; Balange, A.K.; Dwivedi, A.; Deshmukhe, G.

Journal: Current Science

Year: 2020