karthick kumar alagamuthu
CURRICULUM VITAE
Karthick kumar.A
Research Scholar
Unit of Human Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Department of Zoology
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore
INDIA
Email : genetickarthick@gmail.com
Contact : +919786433062
Objectives
To provide myself an enriched career in the field of biology through
learning of innovation in the current world of science and, Seeking a challenging position
in the field of Life sciences/ Cytogenetics, Biotechnology to prove my Technical
knowledge and to outstand in the Career as a Professional, which will train me to attain
professional maturity and satisfaction, and contribute to the organization in a rewarding
environment.
AREA OF INTEREST
Human Molecular Genetics Genomics Cancer Biology
Microbial Gene Technology Neurology Protein Chemistry
ACADEMIC DETAILS
NAME OF THE
COURSE
STUDIED
INSTITUTION AFFILIATED
UNIVERSITY
PERIOD OF
STUDY
PERCENTAGE
Ph.D Zoology BHARATHIAR
UNIVERSITY
BHARATHIAR
UNIVERSITY
2009 - 2014 -Pursuing
M.Sc., Animal
Science
BHARATHIAR
UNIVERSITY
BHARATHIAR
UNIVERSITY
2007 – 2009 79% (Distinction)
B,Sc., Zoology Nehru Memorial
College,
Puthanampatti,
BHARATHIDASAN
UNIVERSITY
2004-2007 74.34%
Trichy
H.SC.(+2)
Zamindar
HR.SEC.SCHOOL
STATE BOARD 2002-2003 85.50% (I Class)
SSLC (10) INFANT JESUS
MATRIC
HR.SEC.SCHOOL
STATE BOARD 2000-2001 71%
Research Experience
• Four Years of laboratory experience in the field of Cytogenetics, Molecular Genetics and
Molecular biology.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Cytogenetics
Chromosome culture, Karyotyping, Banding, Comet assay
Micronucleus assay, Sister chromatid assay &
Microscopy.
Molecular Biology
Real time PCR, Quantitative RT- PCR, DNA isolation, RNA
isolation
Immunology Immunofluorescence, Western Blot, Immuno staining
Biochemical techniques ELISA, Automated Spectro photometry, HPLC, etc.,
Electrophoresis
technique
Agarose gel electrophoresis, PAGE.
Other techniques
General laboratory techniques in (Biotechnology,
Microbiology & Biochemistry)
Software knowledge
MS Office 2K, MS EXEL, PowerPoint, Photoshop, DOS,
Windows, MS-Access, HTML programming.
TRAININGS UNDER GONE
CLININCAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES training for 15 days in
CLINICAL LAB in Coimbatore Tamil Nadu ,India.
Undergone 15 days Training Programme on Cytogenetics Techniques at
Human Genetics Laboratory, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil
Nadu, India.
Undergone 30 days training program in SALEM STEEL PLANTS(SIAL) as
a pollution controller in salem, Tamil Nadu, India
Undergone a two weeks short term training course on “Modern Research
Methodologies in Biotechnology” in Department of Biotechnology” in
Department of Biotechnology, Adhiyamaan College of Engineering
(Autonomous) Hosur.
ON JOB TRAINING
ON JOB PROJECT ON BIOFERTILIZER PRODUCTION- “Biofertilizer and
Vermicomposting”
PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN:
M.Sc Project entitled “Identification of Genetic Alteration in Cigarette Smokers
of Infertile and Fertile Males with their Offspring”.
Microscopic Handling
Handling in operation of fluorescence microscope
Handling in operation of Zeiss LSH 510 Meta laser scanning
confocal microscope.
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOP/SEMINARS PARTICIPATED
Acted as Local Organizing Committee member in International Conference on
Environment, Genes, Health and Diseases (EGHD) - 2011”, during December 9th
– 11th, 2011 Conducted by Human Molecular Genetics laboratory, Department of
Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
International Conference on “Environment, Genes, Health and Diseases- 2011”,
during December 9th – 11th, 2011 Conducted by Human genetics laboratory,
Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
International Conference on “Genomics, Genetic Diseases And Diagnostics and
XXXVI Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Human Genetics” Organized
by Indian Society of Human Genetics, Manipal University,Manipal, India During
February 14 – 16, 2011.
Motivational Seminar on Life Skills - Career Guidance & Placement Programme
Conducted by Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 24th &
25th Feb, 2011.
3rd Asian Lepidoptera Conservation Symposium and training Programme during
25 – 29 Oct 2010, held at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India.
International Congress of Global Warming on “Biodiversity of Insects: Management
and Conservation” organized by Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University,
Coimbatore-641 046, India, during 9th to 12th, February, 2009
National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Aquaculture practices – Towards
Technological Empowerment of Aquaculture Farmers” organized by Department of
Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India, during
7th and 8th August, 2008.
Seminar on “Sustainable Aquaculture and Rural Development” organized by
Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India, during 28th
February, 2008.
Participated in the “Career guidance Training Programme on Electrophoresis”
(PAGE and AGE)” during 28th and 30th March, 2008 at Department of Zoology,
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore -641 046.
Seminar on “Total Pure Water Solutions” during 26-09-2007 at Bharathiar
University, Coimbatore – 641 046.
Seminar on “Wealth from the Waste” during 26th March, 2008 at Department of
Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 046.
PAPERS PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS
Balachandar Vellingiri, Sureshkumar Shanmugam, Mohanadevi Subramaniam,
Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian, Arun Meyyazhagan, Karthickkumar
Alagamuthu, Varsha Prakasha, Mustaqahammed Shafiahammedkhan, Shankar
Kathannan, Manikantan Pappuswamy, Banu Raviganesh, Sheelapriyadharshinee Anand,
Dharwadkar Shahnaz N, Ssang-GooCho, Sasikala Keshavarao. Cytogenetic endpoints
and Xenobiotic gene polymorphism in lymphocytes of hospital workers chronically
exposed to ionizing radiation in Cardiology, Radiology and Orthopedic Laboratories.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety.( Elsevier,2013)
Alagamuthu Karthick Kumar • Vellingiri Balachandar • Meyyazhagan Arun • Shafi
Ahammed Khan Mustaq Ahamed • Shanmugam Suresh Kumar • Balasubramanium
Balamuralikrishnan • Kathannan Sankar • Keshavarao Sasikala (Dec ‘2012). A
Comprehensive Analysis of Plausible Genotoxic Covariates Among Workers of a
Polyvinyl Chloride Plant Exposed to Vinyl Chloride Monomer. Arch Environ Contam
Toxicol DOI 10.1007/s00244-012-9857-1(Springer,2013)
Shanmugam Sureshkumar,Vellingiri Balachandar, Subramaniam Mohana Devi
Meyyazhagan Arun, Alagamuthu Karthickkumar, Balasubramanian
Balamuralikrishnan, Kathannan Sankar, Shafi Ahammed Khan Mustaqahamed, Shanwaz
N. Dharwadkar, Keshavarao Sasikala and Ssang-Goo Cho. Estimation of cytogenetic risk
among coke oven workers exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Acta Bio
Chemica Polanica (Vol. 60, No 3/2013 375–379)
V. Balachandar, A. Karthick Kumar, M. Arun, S. Mohana Devi, P. Velmurugan, P.
Manikantan, S. Sudha, K. Sasikala (Dec’ 2010). Identification and comparison of
chromosomal alterations in infertile and fertile males of Tamilnadu region exposed to
cigarette smoking. J Public Health. DOI 10. 1007/s10389-010-0390-2. (Springer)
V. Balachandar, M. Arun, S. Mohana Devi, P. Velmurugan, P. Manikantan,
A. Karthick Kumar, K. Sasikala, C. Venkatesan (Aug’ 2010). Evaluation of the
genetic alterations in direct and indirect exposures of hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)]
in leather tanning industry workers North Arcot District, South India. Int Arch Occup
Environ Health. DOI. 10.1007/s00420-010-0562-y. (Springer)
Subramanian Mohana Devi, Vellingiri Balachandar, Alagamuthu Karthick Kumar,
Meyyazhagan Arun, Pappusamy Manikantan (2010). Elevated rheumatoid factor (RF)
from peripheral blood of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has altered
chromosomes in Coimbatore population, South India. Journal of Clinical Medicine
and Research 2(9), pp 143-151.
Pappuswamy Manikantan, Vellingiri Balachandar, Keshavarao Sasikala,
Subramanium Mohanadevi1, Meyyazhagan Arun, Alagamuthu Karthick Kumar,
Mustaqahamed, Sureshkumar, B. Balamuralikrishnan. Occupational exposure to
carbon di-sulfide (CS2) and induction of genetic damage. Journal of Medicine and
Medical Sciences Vol. 1(9) 2010.
Pappuswamy Manikantan, Vellinggiri Balachanadar, Keshavarao Sasikala,
Subramanium Mohanadevi, Meyyazhagan Arun, Alagamuthu Karthick Kumar,
Shafi Ahammed Khan Mustaq Ahamed, Balasubramanian Balamurali Krishnan,
Shanmugam Suresh Kumar (2010). Cytogenetic methods for assessing human
exposure to toluene in Coimbatore, South India. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer
Prevention 11, 1-6.
S. Mustaqahamed, V. Balachandar, S. Mohana Devi, M. Arun, P. Manikantan, K.
Sasikala, A. Karthick Kumar, Silambuselvi, S. Sureshkumar, B. Balamuralikrishnan
(Dec’ 2010). Identification of cytogenetic alterations in infertile couples experiencing
repeated spontaneous abortions using giemsa trypsin giemsa banding (GTG).
Scientific Research and Essays Vol. 5 (25), 18.
R. Sangeetha, V. Balachandar, S. Mohana Devi, P. Velmurugan, B. Lakshman
Kumar, P. Manikantan, M. Arun, A. Karthick Kumar, S. Mustaq Ahamed, B.
Balamuralikrishnan and K. Sasikala (2010). Cytogenetic Study on Sexual Ambiguity
in Humans. Int J Hum Genet, 10(1-3): 81-86
SUPPLEMENT IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS
• M. Arun, V.Balachandar, A. Karthick Kumar, P. Manikantan, S. Mohana Devi, K.
Sasikala. “Cytogenetic study of tannery industry workers exposed to chromium
compounds. Supplement of European Journal of Human Genetics, Vol 17, Sup .2.
May 2009; Page 103.
• V.Balachandar, P. Manikantan, S. Mohana Devi, R. Sangeetha, K. Sasikala,
A. Karthick Kumar, M. Arun. “Chromosomal alterations and micronuclei
frequencies in smokers who were occupational exposed to lead in Tamilnadu region,
India.” Supplement of European Journal of Human Genetics, Vol 17, Sup .2. May
2009; Page 109.
• A. Karthick kumar, V. Balachandar, M. Arun, P. Manikantan, S. Mohana Devi, K.
Sasikala. Cytogenetic changes of individuals occupationally exposed with arsenic In
South India. Supplement of European Journal of Human Genetics, Vol 17, Sup .2.
May 2009; Page 102.
• A.Karthick kumar. V.Balchandar, S.Mohonadevi, M.Arun. B.Balamuralikrishnan,
P.Manikantan, S.Mustaq Ahammed, K. Sasikala Chromosomal alterations and sister
chromatid exchange due to fluoride effects in and around the Dharmapuri District of
Tamil Nadu. Supplement of European Journal Human Genetics.Volume 18
Supplement 1 June 2010; page114
• S.Mohanadevi, V.Balachandar,K.Sasikala, R.Sangeetha, P.Manikantan, A.Karthick
kumar, S.Suresh Kumar, L.Venkatakrishnan, S. Dharwatkar. Identification of
Recurrent Cytogenetics aberrations in Hepatoma Patients in South india. Supplement
of European Journal Human Genetics. Volume 18 Supplement 1 june 2010; page
115.
• M.Arun, V.Balachandar, S.Mohanadevi, A.Karthick kumar, P.Manikantan,
S.Suresh Kumar, K.Sasikala. Cytogenetics abnormalities found among the autism
patients in south India. Supplement of European Journal Human Genetics. Volume
18 Supplement 1 june 2010; page 108.
• A.Karthick kumar ,S.Suresh kumar, B.Balamuralikrishnan, Uma Priyadharshini,
P.Manikantan, V.Balachandar, K.Sasikala. „Cytogenetics Analysis in infertile and
fertile males are exposed to Cigarette smoking in Tamil Nadu Region. Supplement of
Indian Society of Human Genetics, Feb 2011;page 78.
• S.Suresh kumar, A.Karthick kumar, S.Mustaqahammed, M.Arun, P.Manikantan,
V.Balachandar, K.Sasikala. Cytogenetics Studies on PolyVinyl Chloride Exposed
workers to vinyl chloride monomer in an around Coimbatore City. Supplement of
Indian Society of Human Genetics, Feb 2011;page 85.
• P.Manikantan, V.Balachandar, K.sasikala, S.Mohanadevi, M.Arun, A.Karthick kumar,
S.Mustaq Ahammed, B.Balamuralikrishnan, S.Suresh kumar. Cytogenetic Alteration of
Schizophrenia patients. Supplement of Indian Society of Human Genetics, Feb 2011;page
93.
Personal Details
Date of Birth:
27/02/1985
Sex:
Male
Father’s Name:
Mr. S.ALAGAMUTHU
Nationality Indian
Languages Known English, Hindi and Tamil
ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
A.KARTHICK KUMAR
RESEARCH SCHOLAR (JRF)
UNIT OF HUMAN MOLECULAR
GENETICS LABORATORY
DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCE
BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY,
COIMBATORE
TAMIL NADU, INDIA
ADDRESS (PERMANENT)
NORTH STREET, KADAIKAL, LANE
THURAIYUR (TK), TRICHY (DT)
PIN CODE; 621010.
REFERENCES
1. Dr. K.SASIKALA
Professor and Head
Division of Human genetics
Department of Zoology
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore – 641046
Tamil Nadu
India.
Phone: 0422 -2422222 (Ext: 481)
E-mail: drk_sasi@yahoo.com
2. Dr. V.BALACHANDAR
DST-Young Scientist
Division of Human genetics
Department of Zoology
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore – 641046
Tamil Nadu
India.
Phone: 0422 -2422222 (Ext: 481)
E-mail: geneticbala@gmail.com
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above furnished information is true to the best of my knowledge,
and I vow to work hard for the best deliverance which would help in development of firm.
Yours truly,
(A.KARTHICK KUMAR)