Mekala Venkatachalam
PhD in microbial biotechnology with production of microbial pigments using fermentation technologies
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Modeling and optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of polysaccharide from Cucurbita moschata
Carbohydrate Polymers / Feb 01, 2013
Prakash Maran, J., Mekala, V., & Manikandan, S. (2013). Modeling and optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of polysaccharide from Cucurbita moschata. Carbohydrate Polymers, 92(2), 2018–2026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2012.11.086
Anthraquinones and Derivatives from Marine-Derived Fungi: Structural Diversity and Selected Biological Activities
Marine Drugs / Mar 25, 2016
Fouillaud, M., Venkatachalam, M., Girard-Valenciennes, E., Caro, Y., & Dufossé, L. (2016). Anthraquinones and Derivatives from Marine-Derived Fungi: Structural Diversity and Selected Biological Activities. Marine Drugs, 14(4), 64. https://doi.org/10.3390/md14040064
Modeling and optimization of betalain extraction from Opuntia ficus-indica using Box–Behnken design with desirability function
Industrial Crops and Products / Aug 01, 2013
Prakash Maran, J., Manikandan, S., & Mekala, V. (2013). Modeling and optimization of betalain extraction from Opuntia ficus-indica using Box–Behnken design with desirability function. Industrial Crops and Products, 49, 304–311. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2013.05.012
Pigments and Colorants from Filamentous Fungi
Fungal Metabolites / Jan 01, 2017
Caro, Y., Venkatachalam, M., Lebeau, J., Fouillaud, M., & Dufossé, L. (2017). Pigments and Colorants from Filamentous Fungi. In Fungal Metabolites (pp. 499–568). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25001-4_26
Production and New Extraction Method of Polyketide Red Pigments Produced by Ascomycetous Fungi from Terrestrial and Marine Habitats
Journal of Fungi / Jun 28, 2017
Lebeau, J., Venkatachalam, M., Fouillaud, M., Petit, T., Vinale, F., Dufossé, L., & Caro, Y. (2017). Production and New Extraction Method of Polyketide Red Pigments Produced by Ascomycetous Fungi from Terrestrial and Marine Habitats. Journal of Fungi, 3(3), 34. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof3030034
Phenolic Compounds in Food
Jan 29, 2018
Nollet, L. M. L., & Gutierrez-Uribe, J. A. (Eds.). (2018). Phenolic Compounds in Food: Characterization and Analysis. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315120157
Partial characterization of the pigments produced by the marine-derived fungus Talaromyces albobiverticillius 30548. Towards a new fungal red colorant for the food industry
Journal of Food Composition and Analysis / Apr 01, 2018
Venkatachalam, M., Zelena, M., Cacciola, F., Ceslova, L., Girard-Valenciennes, E., Clerc, P., Dugo, P., Mondello, L., Fouillaud, M., Rotondo, A., Giuffrida, D., & Dufossé, L. (2018). Partial characterization of the pigments produced by the marine-derived fungus Talaromyces albobiverticillius 30548. Towards a new fungal red colorant for the food industry. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 67, 38–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2017.12.036
Salinity and Temperature Influence Growth and Pigment Production in the Marine-Derived Fungal Strain Talaromyces albobiverticillius 30548
Microorganisms / Jan 08, 2019
Venkatachalam, M., Gérard, L., Milhau, C., Vinale, F., Dufossé, L., & Fouillaud, M. (2019). Salinity and Temperature Influence Growth and Pigment Production in the Marine-Derived Fungal Strain Talaromyces albobiverticillius 30548. Microorganisms, 7(1), 10. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms7010010
Production of pigments from the tropical marine-derived fungi Talaromyces albobiverticillius : New resources for natural red-colored metabolites
Journal of Food Composition and Analysis / Jul 01, 2018
Venkatachalam, M., Magalon, H., Dufossé, L., & Fouillaud, M. (2018). Production of pigments from the tropical marine-derived fungi Talaromyces albobiverticillius : New resources for natural red-colored metabolites. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 70, 35–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2018.03.007
Biodiversity of Pigmented Fungi Isolated from Marine Environment in La Réunion Island, Indian Ocean: New Resources for Colored Metabolites
Journal of Fungi / Jul 02, 2017
Fouillaud, M., Venkatachalam, M., Llorente, M., Magalon, H., Cuet, P., & Dufossé, L. (2017). Biodiversity of Pigmented Fungi Isolated from Marine Environment in La Réunion Island, Indian Ocean: New Resources for Colored Metabolites. Journal of Fungi, 3(3), 36. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof3030036
Statistical Optimization of the Physico-Chemical Parameters for Pigment Production in Submerged Fermentation of Talaromyces albobiverticillius 30548
Microorganisms / May 11, 2020
Venkatachalam, M., Shum-Chéong-Sing, A., Dufossé, L., & Fouillaud, M. (2020). Statistical Optimization of the Physico-Chemical Parameters for Pigment Production in Submerged Fermentation of Talaromyces albobiverticillius 30548. Microorganisms, 8(5), 711. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms8050711
Natural Substrates and Culture Conditions to Produce Pigments from Potential Microbes in Submerged Fermentation
Fermentation / Sep 14, 2022
Ramesh, C., Prasastha, V. R., Venkatachalam, M., & Dufossé, L. (2022). Natural Substrates and Culture Conditions to Produce Pigments from Potential Microbes in Submerged Fermentation. Fermentation, 8(9), 460. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation8090460
OVAT Analysis and Response Surface Methodology Based on Nutrient Sources for Optimization of Pigment Production in the Marine-Derived Fungus Talaromyces albobiverticillius 30548 Submerged Fermentation
Marine Drugs / Apr 27, 2021
Venkatachalam, M., Shum-Chéong-Sing, A., Caro, Y., Dufossé, L., & Fouillaud, M. (2021). OVAT Analysis and Response Surface Methodology Based on Nutrient Sources for Optimization of Pigment Production in the Marine-Derived Fungus Talaromyces albobiverticillius 30548 Submerged Fermentation. Marine Drugs, 19(5), 248. https://doi.org/10.3390/md19050248
Scale-Up of Pigment Production by the Marine-Derived Filamentous Fungus, Talaromyces albobiverticillius 30548, from Shake Flask to Stirred Bioreactor
Fermentation / Jan 16, 2023
Venkatachalam, M., Mares, G., Dufossé, L., & Fouillaud, M. (2023). Scale-Up of Pigment Production by the Marine-Derived Filamentous Fungus, Talaromyces albobiverticillius 30548, from Shake Flask to Stirred Bioreactor. Fermentation, 9(1), 77. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation9010077
Pigment Production Using Submerged Fermentation
Fermentation / Feb 04, 2024
Venkatachalam, M. (2024). Pigment Production Using Submerged Fermentation. Fermentation, 10(2), 91. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10020091
Education
Université de La Réunion
Ph.D., Microbial Biotechnology / November, 2017
University of Leeds
MS.c, Food Quality and Innovation / September, 2012
Anna University, Chennai
B.Tech, Food Technology / May, 2011
Experience
Self-employed
Consultant and Subject Matter Expert / April, 2021 — Present
Helping clients with technology scouting, incremental innovation, groundbreaking innovative microbial fermentation projects
Sensient Bionutrients
Innovation Scientist / March, 2021 — December, 2023
Executed R&D projects for biosciences clients in food, human, animal, BioAg sectors by developing microbial nutrients, fermentation optimization, scale-up, commercialization
Universite de La Reunion
Research Scientist / April, 2018 — March, 2021
Conducted primary research to identify, isolate novel microbial pigments from fungi, handled collaboration with companies & universities, published several scientific papers, delivered workshops and lectures to internal & external audiences
Universite de La Reunion
Doctoral Reseacher / January, 2014 — November, 2017
Led and executed microbial fermentation projects from bacteria and fungi to culture, identify, isolate, characterize, elucidate microbial pigments and enzymes for food, pharma, cosmetic applications
Kemin Food Technologies
Research Associate / May, 2013 — October, 2013
Formulating antioxidants and antimicrobials for food product applications. Cross functional work with sales team and test marketing, organized trade shows and conferences
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