Journal of Microbiology Research

Journal of Microbiology Research aims to publish all the latest and outstanding research articles, reviews and letters in all areas of major importance to techniques of microbiology and applied research. It publishes high quality research and review papers on novel aspects of microbiology, including environmental, food, agricultural, medical, pharmaceutical, veterinary, soil, water and biodeterioration.

Rajee Olaganathan

Assistant Professor, College of Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide, USA

Research Areas

Environmental Biotechnology and Microbiology, Bio-fuel production, Environmental Pollution, Aquaculture, Water Technology /Treatment (Biodegradation, Bioremediation), Fuel Management, Aviation and Environmental Sustainability, Occupational safety and health hazards, Human Factors in Aviation, Aviation Safety Management

Education

2016 to 2019M.S.A. (Aeronautical Science-Terminal Degree) Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - WW, USA
Double Specialization – Safety and Management
2004 to 2008Ph.D. (Environmental Biotechnology and Microbiology) Manonmaniam Sundaranar Univ, India
1996-1997M. Phil. (Coastal Aquaculture)Manonmaniam Sundaranar Univ, India
1994-1996M. Sc. (Environmental Biotechnology) Manonmaniam Sundaranar Univ, India
1991-1994B. Sc. (Zoology)Manonmaniam Sundaranar Univ, India

Experience

2014 to presentAdjunct Assistant Professor, College of Aeronautics, College of Arts and Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide, USA
2011 to 2016Sessional Lecturer, School of Business and Environmental Sciences, James Cook University
2011 to 2014Instructor, University of Nevada Las Vegas
2010 to 2011Research Staff, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore.
2003 to 2005Senior Lecturer, Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Anna University, Chennai, India.
2002 to 2003Visiting Lecturer, Post Graduate Department of Aquaculture, Government Arts College, University of Madras, Chennai, India.

Academic Achievement

Best Scientist Award in Interdisciplinary Research, 2019
M.S.A (Dual Specialization – Safety and Management) 2019, Distinction Award (4.0 GPA).
“Best Lecturer of the Year 2015” Award from James Cook University, Australia – Singapore Campus.
“Young Scientist Award” in 2003 at National Level in India.
National level Gold Medalist, India, 2003.
University Gold Medalist, M. Phil, 1997 (First Rank in University).

Membership

Fellow Grade Membership at Royal Aeronautical Society
Women in Aviation International
Women in Aviation International ERAU Worldwide Campus
Flight Safety Foundation

Publications: Journals

[1]  Mrusek, B, Olaganathan, R., & Miller, M. 2020. Shared Leadership and Just Culture: Tools to Promote SMS Hazard Reporting. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Aerospace Conference.Proceedings is under printing.
[2]  Olaganathan, R., Miller, M., & Mrusek, B. M. 2020. Managing Safety Risks in Airline Maintenance Outsourcing. International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, 7(1). Retrieved from https://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa/vol7/iss1/7
[3]  Rajee Olaganathan, and Alicia Tang Kar Mun. 2019. Biotechnological application in aquaculture and its sustainability constraints. International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Research (IJBR). 10 (3): 1 -15.
[4]  Olaganathan, R. 2018. Research of Sustainable Jet Fuel Production Using Microbes. CPQ Microbiology. 1 (4): 1-12.
[5]  Olaganathan, R. 2018. Algal biofuel: the future of green jet fuel in air transportation. Journal of Applied Biotechnology & Bioengineering. 5 (2): 133‒135. DOI: 10.15406/ jabb. 2018.05.00127.
[6]  Olaganathan, R. 2018. Safety Analysis of Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) System. International Journal of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (2393-8609) (IJAME). 5(2): 9 - 18.
[7]  Olaganathan, R. and Quigley, K. 2017. Technological modernization and its impact on Agriculture, Fisheries and Fossil fuel utilization in the Asia Pacific Countries with emphasis on sustainability perspective. International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Research (IJBR). 8(2): 422 – 441.
[8]  Olaganathan, R. and Tang Kar Mun, A. 2017. Impact of Aquaculture on the livelihoods and food security of rural communities. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies (IJFAS). 5(2): 278-283.
[9]  Olaganathan, R. and Tang Kar Mun, A. 2017. Assessing the efficiency of different sustainable farming practices in reducing the environmental impacts caused by Aquaculture. International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Research (IJBR). 8(1): 305-314.
[10]  Olaganathan, R., Xuan Yi Zack Ho, Jie Chong Alvin Tan, Xue Feng Wong, Mei Yi Soh, Pei Zhen Felicia Tan. 2015. Is nutritional labeling a sustainable option for restaurants? American International Journal of Contemporary Scientific Research (AIJCSR). 2(2): 25-48.
[11]  Olaganathan Rajee, Koh Qi Shen Fabian, Lim Jun Shen, Kwa Liang Hao, Teo Cher Kiat Gabriel, Tan Kok Ann, Alistair Seetho. 2014. Potential and Technological Advancement of Biofuels. International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Technology (IJAST). 4(4): 12-29.
[12]  Aston Lee, Debra Tong, Mameegate Zheng Jun Cheston, Zack Ho Xuan Yi and Rajee Olaganathan. 2014. Is Biofuel a Feasible Long-Term Chief Energy Source? A Global Perspective. International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET). 3(6): 85 -100.
[13]  Muhammad Ihsan Bin Ibrahim, Huang Meitong, Tan Yong Jie Shawn, Wilson Tok Wei Sheng, Kim Ji Yoon, Lee Jeong Il and Olaganathan Rajee. 2014. Applications of Satellite Remote Sensing in the Environment. International Journal of Modern Communication Technologies & Research (IJMCTR). 2(5): 43-51.
[14]  Htet, Z. M., Lim Yan Ling, Sek Hui Yun and Olaganathan, R. 2013. Biofuel from microalgae – a review on the current status and future trends. International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Research. 4 (3): 329-341.
[15]  Rajee. O and Jamila Patterson. 2013. Effect of anthraquinone dyes on the carbohydrate, protein and lipid content in the muscle of Channa punctatus and Cyprinus carpio. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Applications. 4 (1): 11 -18.
[16]  Rajee. O and Jamila Patterson. 2012. Biodegradation of textile dye anthraquinone Vat Blue 4 by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Research. 3 (4): 743-751.
[17]  Rajee. O and Jamila Patterson. 2012. Histological changes in the target organs of Channa punctatus after exposure to anthraquinone vat dyes. J. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Monitoring. 22 (5): 443 – 449.
[18]  Rajee. O and Jamila Patterson. 2009. Decolourisation of anthraquinone Vat Blue 4 by the free cells of an autochthonous bacterium, Bacillus subtilis. Water Science and Technology. 60(12): 3225-3232.
[19]  Rajee. O and Jamila Patterson. 2009. Decolourisation of azo dye (Orange MR) by an autochthonous bacterium, Micrococcus sp. DBS 2 - Indian Journal of Microbiology. 51(2): 159-163.
[20]  Rajee. O and M. Jansi. 2008. “Influence of coconut husk retting effluent on bacterial flora of tropical estuarine ecosystem”. J. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Monit. 18(6): 625-628.
[21]  Rajee. O and M. Jansi. 2007. Effect of coconut retting on the water quality of AVM canal. J. Ecobiol. 21(3): 295-299.
[22]  Rajee. O and R. Palaniappan. 2006. Physico-chemical and bacteriological studies and eco-pathological approach of prospective shrimp farming at Rajjakamangalam estuary. Ecol. Env. & Cons. 12(2): 187-191.
[23]  Rajee. O and P. Rajeev Raghavan. 2005. Feb issue. Antibiotic sensitivity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from Penaeus monodon infected with white spot disease. Journal of Ecobiology. 17 (1): 35 – 39.
[24]  Santhanakumar. G and O. Rajee.2003. September issue. Solar energy conservation (in Tamil, Regional Language), Thittam. 35(1): 23 - 24.
[25]  Santhanakumar. G and O. Rajee. 2003. March issue. Marine Rare earth (minerals) – Socioecological perspectives (in Tamil, Regional Language), Thittam. 34(7): 27-29.
[26]  Rajee. O and G. Santhanakumar.1997. Culture of Larvivorous fishes in the Book “Problems and Prospects of Aquaculture” Published by “Society for Environmental Education and Development (SEED), pp 38-43.
[27]  Rajee. O.1995. July - Dec issue. Successful combination of agriculture and Aquaculture, Farm Progress. p.5. (Highlight of the issue).
[28]  Santhanakumar. G and O. Rajee.1995. Dec issue. Marine Fisheries and coral Reef (Kadal Meen Valamum pavala paraikalum in Tamil, Regional Language),Thittam. pp 31-32.
[29]  Santhanakumar. G and O. Rajee.1995. Oct issue. Vanishing Marine Resources (Kanamal Poghum Kadal Valam in Tamil, Regional Language), Puthiya kalvee, pp. 20-21.
[30]  Rajee. O. 1995. Oct issue. Integrated approach for rural development , Kissan World, p. 59.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Mrusek, B, Olaganathan, R., & Miller, M. 2020. Shared Leadership and Just Culture: Tools to Promote SMS Hazard Reporting. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, Montana, 7 March, 2020. Piscataway, NJ.
[2]  Olaganathan, R., Miller, M., & Mrusek, B. M. 2020. Outsourcing Aircraft Maintenance and Related Safety Implications. 32nd National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS), Perspectives: A Vision into the Future of Aviation. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida, March 2 - 4, 2020.
[3]  Olaganathan, R., Bennett, M., Bowen, B., Holt, T., Luedtke, J., and Quigley, K. 2017. Differentiating the Business Model and Attaining Success, A Case Study of Singapore Airlines’ Strategies. Proceedings of the Clute International Academic Conference on Business. Las Vegas, NV. 8-12 Oct, 2017.
[4]  Olaganathan, R., Holt, T.B., & Luedtke, J. (2017). Modelling Fatigue for Management Decision Making: A Case Study. The 29th Annual Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference (EQRC), Las Vegas, NV, 30-31 Jan 2017.
[5]  Rajee. O and Jamila Patterson. 2009. Decolourization and Biodegradation of anthraquinone Vat Blue 4 and Vat Green 1 by Bacillus subtilis and Psuedomonas aeruginosa immobilized in alginate beads. Paper presented at SIWW, 2009.
[6]  Rajee. O. 2003. An Estuarine Environment Ban or Boon in Cottage Industry Perspective. Paper presented at the National Conference on Zoology at Vivekanada College, Kanya kumari during 21 – 23rd of December 2003.
[7]  Rajee. O. 2003. An Innovative approach for Sustainable fisheries/Aquaculture. Paper presented at the International Conference on Disease Management for Sustainable Fisheries held at Department of Aquatic biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram during 25 – 28th of August 2003.
[8]  Rajee. O and S. Lazarus .1998. Studies on the factors influencing the growth of bacterial population of an estuarine ecosystem. Paper presented at the National seminar on Aquaculture in the changing Environmental perspectives held at Department of Aquatic biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram during 25 – 27th of March 1998.
[9]  Rajee. O and G. Santhanakumar.1998.Fish Seed Resources. Paper presented at the State level Workshop on Natural resources held at Centre for appropriate Technology (CAT), Nagercoil from 14 -15th of Feb 1998.
[10]  Rajee. O and G. Santhanakumar.1997. Culture of Larvivorous fishes. Paper presented at the State level Seminar in Aquaculture held at S. T. Hindu College, Nagercoil from 23 –25th of Feb 1996.