Ponmurugan Karuppiah

@ksu.edu.sa

Research Associate, Department of Botany and Microbiology
King Saud University

Ponmurugan Karuppiah

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Actinomycetes,
Plant Growth Promoting Activities
Antimicrobials
Nanoparticles
123

Scopus Publications

5901

Scholar Citations

37

Scholar h-index

76

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Structural, spectroscopic characterization, solvent effect, topological aspects, and biological investigation of abietane diterpene pisiferic acid
    R Vijayan, AR Kumar, AH Hirad, S Selvaraj, U Eswaranpillai, ...
    Next Materials 12, 101973 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Sustainable Immunobiotics: Characterization and Therapeutic Efficacy of Anti-E. coli IgY for Bovine Mastitis Management
    ST Mahenthiran Ramasamy, S. Nimithap, Muthukrishnan Pallikondaperumal ...
    International Journal of Advanced Science and Engineering 12 (3), 6128-6140 , 2026
    2026
  • Biosynthesis, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Derived from Tridax procumbens
    M Govindasamy, L Palani, P Karuppiah, ST Gopukumar, A Rajaiah, ...
    Biomedical Materials & Devices, 1-18 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • Value-Adding Agricultural Products by Microbial Intervention
    KJ Thayalan, P Karuppiah, U Eswaranpillai, S Rajaram, M Govindsamy, ...
    Harnessing Microbial Resources for Sustainable Agriculture, 375-409 , 2026
    2026
  • Predictive Modeling in Pest Dynamics: Forecasting Infestations with AI
    KJ Thayalan, M Govindasamy, S Shanmugam, P Karuppiah, ...
    Advancements in Entomology: Bridging Forensic Science and Sustainable … , 2026
    2026
  • Development of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Mesoporous Polyurethane Film Derived From Corn Oil: A Sustainable Approach
    M Alam, NM Alandis, A Ahmad, M Ahmed, P Karuppiah
    Polymer Composites , 2026
    2026
  • Network Biology of Respiratory Diseases
    R Karmakar, D Gunsola, D Mitra, VB Mandaliya, A Thakur, A Assefa, ...
    Next-Generation Bioinformatics for Pulmonary Disease Research, 205-232 , 2026
    2026
  • Structural analysis and antimicrobial assessment of bioinspired silver nanoparticles from Ferula communis
    YMG Alshamari, HZ Alkhathlan, P Karuppiah, M Khan, EY Danish, A Aqel, ...
    Scientific Reports , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Microalgae derived bioactive compounds and their biological activities and sustainable applications: A review
    M Govindasamy, NM Kumar, P Karuppiah, A Subramanian
    Research Journal of Biotechnology Vol 20, 12 , 2025
    2025
  • Polymicrobial Infections and Rising Resistance in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Clinical Implications for Antibiotic Management
    N Bhaumik, VR Anjana, R Jaganathan, N Balasubramanian, ...
    KIDNEYS 14 (4), 356-367 , 2025
    2025
  • Synergistic Effects of Cronobacter sp. BR4 and Date Palm Biochar on Salt-Stressed Tomato Physiology
    KB Muhanna, M Tarroum, F Al-Qurainy, A Al-hashimi, S Khan, AM Salih, ...
    Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 1-20 , 2025
    2025
  • Effectiveness of image-based classifiers for on-site identification of lichens in reserved forest
    EBTS Karthikumar Sankar, M. Chengathir Selvi, R. Shyam Kumar, Ponmurugan ...
    Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 239, 110994 , 2025
    2025
  • Exploring lichen-derived compounds as potential anti-cervical cancer agents: an DFT and MD simulation analysis
    B Murugesan, B Somasundram, G Samykannu, P Karuppiah, ...
    In Silico Pharmacology 13 (2), 114 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Novel Al (OH) 3 and Ti/Fe@ Al (OH) 3 nano catalyzed of N-(3-((E)-3-(4-Adamant-1-yl)-phenyl) acryloyl) phenyl) quinoline-2-carboxamide Synthesis and its Molecular Docking …
    C Thirumurugan, R Thirumalaisamy, A Lalitha, P Vadivel, K Ameer, ...
    Chemical Physics Impact 10, 100886 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Sustainable valorization of food waste through bacterial biofilm: a pathway towards environmental safety and economic viability
    A Ganguly, R Konar, P Karuppiah, U Eswaranpillai, M Ganguly, ...
    Biofilm applications to revolutionize food technology, 293-307 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 8
  • Therapeutic plants: recent advances in the use of herbs as alternative medications
    VVS Uddandrao, G Saravanan
    Bentham Science Publishers , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Exploration of Metabolomics of Plants for Drug Design Using In Silico Studies
    S Krishnasamy, M Ravichandran, P Karuppiah, SK Sengodan
    Therapeutic Plants: Recent Advances in the Use of Herbs as Alternative … , 2025
    2025
  • Innovative Drug Delivery Systems in Cardiovascular Therapeutics
    S Krishnasamy, P Karuppiah, M Ravichandran, I Shanmugam, ...
    Therapeutic Plants: Recent Advances in the Use of Herbs as Alternative … , 2025
    2025
  • Bio-Control Agents: A Sustainable Approach for Enhancing Soil Nutrients Use Efficiency in Farming
    U Karuppiah, P., Thayalan, K.J., Thangam, G.S., Eswaranpillai
    Bio-control Agents for Sustainable Agriculture, 209-260 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Bioactive Hydrogels (Bio‐HyGs): Emerging Trends in Drug Delivery and Wound Healing Applications
    N Thirumalaivasan, K Kanagaraj, S Nangan, R Pothu, SP Rajendra, ...
    Polymers for Advanced Technologies 36 (4), e70132 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 36

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Environment friendly, renewable and sustainable poly lactic acid (PLA) based natural fiber reinforced composites–A comprehensive review
    G Rajeshkumar, SA Seshadri, GL Devnani, MR Sanjay, S Siengchin, ...
    Journal of Cleaner Production 310, 127483 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 699
  • Synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial activity of copper oxide nanoparticles
    M Ahamed, HA Alhadlaq, MA Khan, P Karuppiah, NA Al-Dhabi
    Journal of Nanomaterials 2014 (637858), 4 pages , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 655
  • Development and validation of ultrasound-assisted solid-liquid extraction of phenolic compounds from waste spent coffee grounds
    NA Al-Dhabi, K Ponmurugan, PM Jeganathan
    Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 34, 206-213 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 429
  • Antibacterial effect of Allium sativum cloves and Zingiber officinale rhizomes against multiple-drug resistant clinical pathogens
    P Karuppiah, S Rajaram
    Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2 (8), 597-601 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 416
  • Microbial synthesis of selenium nanocomposite using Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its antimicrobial activity against pathogens causing nosocomial infection
    H Hariharan, N Al-Harbi, P Karuppiah, S Rajaram
    Chalcogenide Letters 9 (12), 509-515 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 170
  • Antibacterial and antioxidant activities of Musa sp. leaf extracts against multidrug resistant clinical pathogens causing nosocomial infection
    P Karuppiah, M Mustaffa
    Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 3 (9), 737-742 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 167
  • Screening selection identification production and optimization of bacterial lipase from oil spilled soil
    M Veerapagu, AS Narayanan, K Ponmurugan, KR Jeya
    Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Clinical Research 6 (3), 62-67 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 157
  • Ultrasound assisted citric acid mediated pectin extraction from industrial waste of Musa balbisiana
    JP Maran, B Priya, NA Al-Dhabi, K Ponmurugan, IG Moorthy, ...
    Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 35 (Part A), 204-209 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 156
  • Influence of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) Treatment on Mechanical Properties and Morphological Behaviour of Phoenix sp. Fiber/Epoxy Composites
    G Rajeshkumar, V Hariharan, S Indran, MR Sanjay, S Siengchin, ...
    Journal of Polymers and the Environment 29 (3), 765-774 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 144
  • Antibacterial activity of selected medicinal plants against multiple antibiotic resistant uropathogens: a study from Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu, India
    AS Narayanan, SSS Raja, K Ponmurugan, SC Kandekar, ...
    Beneficial Microbes 2 (3), 235-244 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 142
  • Characterization of novel natural cellulosic fibers from purple bauhinia for potential reinforcement in polymer composites
    G Rajeshkumar, GL Devnani, JP Maran, MR Sanjay, S Siengchin, ...
    Cellulose 28 (9), 5373-5385 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 107
  • Microwave assisted extraction and characterization of polysaccharide from waste jamun fruit seeds
    NA Al-Dhabi, K Ponmurugan
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 152, 1157-1163 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 103
  • Ultrasound assisted pectic polysaccharide extraction and its characterization from waste heads of Helianthus annus
    K Ponmurugan, NA Al-Dhabi, JP Maran, K Karthikeyan, IG Moothy, ...
    Carbohydrate Polymers 173, 707-713 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 102
  • Bioactivity assessment of the Saudi Arabian Marine Streptomyces sp. Al-Dhabi-90, metabolic profiling and its in vitro inhibitory property against multidrug resistant and …
    NA Al-Dhabi, AKM Ghilan, GA Esmail, MV Arasu, V Duraipandiyan, ...
    Journal of Infection and Public Health 12 (4), 549-556 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 93
  • Identification and characterization of Lactobacillus brevis P68 with antifungal, antioxidant and probiotic functional properties
    MV Arasu, NA Al-Dhabi, TS Rejiniemon, KD Lee, VAJ Huxley, DH Kim, ...
    Indian Journal of Microbiology 55 (1), 19-28 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 91
  • Emerging antineoplastic gold nanomaterials for cervical cancer therapeutics: a systematic review
    H Barabadi, H Vahidi, MA Mahjoub, Z Kosar, K Damavandi Kamali, ...
    Journal of Cluster Science 31 (6), 1173-1184 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 87
  • Prosopis juliflora hydrothermal synthesis of high fluorescent carbon dots and its antibacterial and bioimaging applications
    KRSV Nadarajan Prathap, Putrakumar Balla, Muthugoundar Subramanian ...
    Scientific Reports 13, 9676 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 81
  • Characterization and fermentation optimization of novel thermo stable alkaline protease from Streptomyces sp. Al-Dhabi-82 from the Saudi Arabian environment for eco-friendly …
    NA Al-Dhabi, GA Esmail, AKM Ghilan, MV Arasu, V Duraipandiyan, ...
    Journal of King Saud University-Science 32 (1), 1258-1264 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 79
  • Cytotoxic and antimicrobial efficacy of silver nanoparticles synthesized using a traditional phytoproduct, asafoetida gum
    S Devanesan, K Ponmurugan, MS AlSalhi, NA Al-Dhabi
    International Journal of Nanomedicine, 4351-4362 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 78
  • Isolation and purification of starch hydrolysing amylase from Streptomyces sp. Al-Dhabi-46 obtained from the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia with industrial applications
    NA Al-Dhabi, GA Esmail, AKM Ghilan, MV Arasu, V Duraipandiyan, ...
    Journal of King Saud University-Science 32 (1), 1226-1232 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 75