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Pratheep Sandrasaigaran

BSc. in Biotechnology | MSc. in Immunobiology | PhD. in Food Safety

The consumption of pathogen-contaminated food contributes to significant socioeconomic impacts. It succumbs to direct health consequences that burden individuals and communities, ranging from increased healthcare costs to loss of productivity due to illness. Furthermore, outbreaks of foodborne diseases can result in temporary or permanent closures of food establishments, leading to financial losses and unemployment. On top of that, the reputation of affected businesses and the overall trust in the food industry can be severely damaged, resulting in diminished consumer confidence and subsequent economic downturn. Hence, addressing and mitigating the risks associated with contaminated food is paramount for safeguarding public health and maintaining a resilient and prosperous society.

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About Me

Food Safety | Microbial Immunology | Antimicrobial Activities

Dr Sandrasaigaran, P. is an esteemed researcher and scientist who is making significant contributions to food safety, microbial immunology, and antimicrobial activities. With his expertise, he is dedicated to ensuring the safety and quality of our food supply, studying the intricate interactions between microorganisms and the immune system, and exploring novel approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance. Through his diligent work, Dr Sandrasaigaran, P.  is advancing the understanding of these critical areas, ultimately aiming to enhance public health and improve overall well-being.

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2023

  1. Palanysamy, T., Sukalingam, R., & Sandrasaigaran, P. (2023). Priming Chromobacterium violaceum as a gold bioleacher in E-wastes: advantages and challenges. Malaysian Journal of Science and Advanced Technology, 3(4), 222–235. https://doi.org/10.56532/mjsat.v3i4.191 [Mycite]

  2. Sandrasaigaran, P., Mohan, S., Segaran, N. S., Lee, T. Y., Radu, S., & Hasan, H. (2023). Prevalence of multi-antimicrobial resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella isolated from filth flies at wet markets in Klang, Malaysia, and their survival in the simulated gastric fluid. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 407, 110390. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.IJFOODMICRO.2023.110390. [Scopus, WoS]

  3. Sandrasaigaran, P., C. H. Kuan, S. Radu, D. Gobal, U.F.U.Z Abidin, Y. Rukayadi and  H. Hasan. (2023). “Multiplex-touchdown polymerase chain reaction for a rapid detection of Salmonella enterica subsp., Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium in food” Food Research. 7(2), 129-136. [Scopus]

  4. Sandrasaigaran, P., Kuan, C.H., Radu, S., Abidin, U. F. U. Z., Rukayadi, Y., New, C. Y. and Hasan, H. (2023). “Multi-drug resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis and Typhimurium in the ready-to-eat battered street foods and its survival on simulated gastric fluid and microwave heating”. Food Control. 146, 109515. [Scopus, WoS]

2022

  1. Sandrasaigaran, P., Palanisamy, T. and Sukalingam, R. (2022). “Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Chromobacterium sp. is capable of metal leaching. Material Science Forum, 937, 181-191. [Scopus]

  2. Baseer, M. J. A. and Sandrasaigaran, P. (2022). “A simple characterization of violacein compound derived from Chromobacterium sp. strain Dyh27s2016 and its antimicrobial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa”. Malaysian Journal of Science and Advanced Technology. S1, 1-5. [Mycite]

  3. Vimalanathan, V., Kunasegaran, V., Alagenthran, K., Narayan, R. B. D., and Sandrasaigaran, P.  (2022). “Integration of casual video games during online learning to relieve stress in students”. Malaysian Journal of Science and Advanced Technology, 2(1), 36–41. [Mycite]

2021

  1. Latchumaya, S. R., Hameed, M. N. S. S., Arkappan, P., Sreedharam, R. J., and Sandrasaigaran, P. (2021). “Assessment of bacteriological quality and Escherichia coli O157: H7 in the ready-to-eat street foods”. Food Research, 5(2), 98 – 105 [Scopus].

  2. Sandrasaigaran, P., Rajandrai, P., Loon, M. W., and Hasan, H. (2021) “Isolation and characterization of Chromobacterium sp. from lake water at Manipal International University”. Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 17(2), 154 – 161. [Scopus]

  3. Sanmugam, S., Sivakumar, S., Gobalakrishnan, T., Sarawanan, T., Abeweera, R., and Sandrasaigaran, P. (2021). “Perception and acceptance of genetically modified foods in Malaysia”. Malaysian Journal of Science and Advanced Technology, 1(4), 144–150. [Mycite]

  4. Thangarajan, H., Remesh, S. D., Kumar, P. S., Raj, A., Chandran, R., Rajaendran, S., and Sandrasaigaran, P.  (2021) “Genetically modified foods for sustainable food security: Debunking the myths”. Malaysian Journal of Science and Advanced Technology, 1(4), 129–135. [Mycite]

2018

  1. Sandrasaigaran, P., S. J. R Algraittee., Ahmad. A. R., Vidyadaran. V., and Ramasamy. R. (2018). “Characterisation and immunosuppressive activity of human cartilage-derived mesenchymal stem cells”. Cytotechnology, 70(3), 1037–1050. [Scopus, WoS]

2016

  1. Mansooreh S.M, Asmah R, Rajesh R, Vahid H.S, Sandrasaigaran, P., and Shalini. V, Seyed M.A.H. (2016). “Metabolic and immunologic alterations of ginger rhizome among streptozotocin-nicotinamide induced diabetic rats”. Mal J Nutr, 22(3), 421 - 432. [Scopus]

  2. Ridzuan N, Matthew C.J, Sandrasaigaran, P., Maqbool M, Liew LC, Lim J, and Ramasamy R. (2016). “Preliminary study on overproduction of reactive oxygen species by neutrophils in diabetes mellitus”. World J Diabetes, 7(13), 271-278. [Scopus, WoS]

2015

  1. Sandrasaigaran, P., S Vidyadaran, and R Ramasamy. (2015). “Human umbilical cord tissue serves as an ideal reservoir of mesenchymal stem cells as compared to the full-term umbilical cord blood“. Regenerative Research, 4(1), 5-12.

2014

  1. Mansooreh S.M, Vahid H.S, Shalini. V, Sandrasaigaran, P., Asmath. R, Loh S.P, and Rajesh R. (2014). “Evaluation of metabolic and immunological changes in streptozotocin-nicotinamide induced diabetic rats”. Cellular Immunology, 289(1-2), 145-149. [Scopus, WoS]

2013

  1. Vellasamy S, Sandrasaigaran, P., Vidyadaran S, Abdullah M, George E, and Ramasamy R. (2013). “Mesenchymal stem cells of human placenta and umbilical cord suppress t-cell proliferation at G0 phase of cell cycle”. Cell Biology Int, 37(3), 250-256. [Scopus, WoS]

2012

  1. Vellasamy, S. Sandrasaigaran, P., Vidyadaran, S. George, E., and Ramasamy, R. (2012). “Isolation and characterisation of mesenchymal stem cells derived from human placenta tissue”. World J Stem Cells, 4(6), 53-61. [Scopus, WoS]

  2. Shalini V, Sandrasaigaran, P., Muhammad AMH, Sharmili V, Elizabeth G, and Rajesh R. (2012). “Generation and characterisation of human mesenchymal stem cells derived from umbilical cord and placenta”. Regenerative Research, 1(1), 48-57.

2011

  1. Cini M. John, Sandrasaigaran, P., Chih Kong Tong, Aishah Adam, and Rajesh Ramasamy. (2011). “Immunomodulatory activity of polyphenols derived from cassia auriculata flowers in aged rats”. Cellular Immunology, 271(2), 474-479. [Scopus, WoS]

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2022, Nilai, Malaysia

3rd International Conference on Contemporary Issues (ICCI)

Jafran A.B.M and Sandrasaigaran, P. (2022, November) “A simple characterisation of violacein compound derived from Chromobacterium sp. strain Dyh27s2016 and its antimicrobial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa”.

2022, Langkawi, Malaysia

AFOB Malaysia Chapter International Symposium

Sandrasaigaran, P., Mohan, S. and Segaran, N.S. (2022, September) “Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella serotype Enteritidis and Typhimurium isolated from filthy flies at the wet market”.

2021, Melaka, Malaysia

5th International Conference on Green Chemical Engineering and Technology

Sandrasaigaran, P., Palanisamy, T. and Sukalingam, R. (2021, December) “Bioleaching of Metals from Electronic Waste Using  Chromobacterium Strains”.

2021, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

AFOB Malaysia Chapter International Symposium

Sandrasaigaran, P., C. H. Kuan, S. Radu, U.F.U.Z Abidin, Y.Rukayadi & H. Hasan. (2021, September). “Multi-drug Resistant Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovars Enteritidis and Typhimurium in street foods”.

2020, Nilai, Malaysia.

2nd International Conference on Contemporary Issues

Yao, S. M., Ganesh, S. M., Krishnan, K., and Sandrasaigaran, P. (2020, November). “Multi-drug Resistance Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Enteritidis in the street foods”.

2020, Nilai, Malaysia

2nd International Conference on Contemporary Issues

Latchumaya, S. R. and Sandrasaigaran, P. (2020, November). “Multi-Drug Resistance Escherichia coli and Coliform Bacteria in Street Food”.

2019, Nilai, Malaysia.

1st International Conference on Contemporary Issues

Sandrasaigaran, P. and Loon, M. W. (2019, March). “Discovery of Chromobacterium amazonense: A Potential Industrial revolutionist.”

2012, Langkawi, Malaysia

4th Malaysian Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Scientific Meeting

Sandrasaigaran, P., Ahmad, A. R.,  Vidyadaran, S., Ramasamy, R. (2012, June). “Generation and Characterisation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) from Human Cartilage.”

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Awards

  1. Spot award for being an outstanding employee at Manipal International University (2023)

  2. Gold award for the innovation idea “Kitchen waste eco-enzyme as an antimicrobial agent against food spoilage bacteria”, at the Final Year Project & Postgraduate: Research and Innovation Poster Competition (RIPC Series 1/2023), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

  3. Gold award for the innovation idea “Rice husk biowaste generated eco-enzyme as an effective non-chemical-based surface sterilizer”, at the World Youth STEM Invention Innovation 2022, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

  4. Silver award for the innovation idea “Rice husk biowaste generated eco-enzyme as an effective non-chemical-based surface sterilizer”, at the National Innovation and Invention Competition 2022, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia.

  5. Best Oral Presentation award (Student category) for paper "Multi-drug resistant Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Enteritidis in the street foods", presented at the 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Issues (ICCI) 2020, Nilai, Malaysia.

  6. Best Oral Presentation award for the paper “Discovery of Chromobacterium amazonense: A potential industrial revolutionist”, presented at the 1st International Conference on Contemporary Issues (ICCI) 2019, Nilai, Malaysia.

Grants

  1. Industrial Grant- National land Finance Co-Op Society  (NLFCS): A Study of Micronutrients in POME and EFB (Empty Fruit Branch). Co-researcher: RM 19000. Completed (2019-2020)

  2. Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)- Identification and Expression Profiling of Novel Non-Protein Coding RNAs (npcRNAs) Associated with Global Transcriptional Regulator ProQ in Serratia marcescens. Co-researcher: RM 188000. On-going (2022-2024)

Community Service

Community service enables me to contribute my knowledge and expertise to address societal needs actively. By engaging in community service, it can bridge the gap between academia and the community, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the application of research for the betterment of society as a whole.

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