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Assistant Professor

School of Health Sciences

Dr. Lokesh Ravi holds a graduate degree in Biotechnology from Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, and a postgraduate degree in Biomedical Science from Kingston University, London, UK. He completed his Ph.D. at Vellore Institute of Technology and has also obtained a Medical Laboratory Technician certification from Bharat Sevak Samaj, a National Development Agency promoted by the Government of India.

With over six years of teaching experience in esteemed institutions, including MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, and St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, Dr. Lokesh brings extensive research experience from VIT University, Vellore as Research Associate. Additionally, he served as Duty Manager at Boots, The Chemists in London, UK, and has supervised more than 80 undergraduate and postgraduate student projects. He was honored with the APJ Abdul Kalam Young Scientist Award from the Society of Chemical and Synthetic Biology.

Dr. Lokesh has an impressive record of 72 published articles in international and national journals and holds seven patents. His academic contributions include 36 book chapters and an e-book for UG, PG, and Ph.D. students. He has organized three international and national conferences and has secured Rs. 5 lakh in funding from St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, for his research project. Dr. Lokesh is also an active reviewer for several international journals including International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, (Elsevier), Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics (Taylor & Francis), Chemistry & Biodiversity (Wiley), Chemistry Select (Wiley) and 3 Biotech (Springer).

    • Graduation In :

      B.Sc.Biotechnology

    • Graduation From :

      Vellore Institute of Technology

    • Graduation Year :

      2009

    • Post Graduation In :

      M.Sc.Biomedical Sciences

    • Post Graduation From :

      Kignston University - London, UK

    • Post Graduation Year :

      2010

    • Doctorate In :

      Ph.D Medicinal Biotechnology

    • Doctorate From :

      Vellore Institute of Technology

    • Doctorate Year :

      2018

    • 11 Years

  • Book Chapters

    • 1. Ajith Kumar, Shree Kumari GR, Lokesh Ravi* (2024). Next-Generation Sequence Analysis of Postbiotics in Fermented Dairy Food. In: Dharumadurai, D. (eds) Postbiotics. Methods and Protocols in Food Science. Springer Protocols, Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-3421-9_16. ISBN: 978-1-0716-3421-9.
    • 2. Sathvik G, Lokesh Ravi* (2024). Anti-Allergy Activity of Postbiotics. In: Dharumadurai, D. (eds) Postbiotics. Methods and Protocols in Food Science. Springer Protocols, Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-3421-9_33. ISBN: 978-1-0716-3421-9.
    • 3. Archana O, Lokesh Ravi* (2024). Isolation and Identification of Yeasts. In: Dharumadurai, D. (eds) Postbiotics. Methods and Protocols in Food Science. Springer Protocols, Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-3421-9_4. ISBN: 978-1-0716-3421-9.
    • 4. Megha JK, Lokesh Ravi* (2024). Anti-inflammatory Activity of Postbiotics. In: Dharumadurai, D. (eds) Postbiotics. Methods and Protocols in Food Science. Springer Protocols, Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-3421-9_34. ISBN: 978-1-0716-3421-9.
    • 5. Adheena KT, Lokesh Ravi* (2024). Immunomodulatory Activity of Postbiotics in Chicks. In: Dharumadurai, D. (eds) Postbiotics. Methods and Protocols in Food Science. Springer Protocols, Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-3421-9_40. ISBN: 978-1-0716-3421-9.
    • 6. Mekwan S, Lokesh Ravi* (2024). Biopreservation of Dairy Products Through Postbiotics. In: Dharumadurai, D. (eds) Postbiotics. Methods and Protocols in Food Science. Springer Protocols, Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-3421-9_48. ISBN: 978-1-0716-3421-9.
    • 7. Shree Kumari GR, Ranjitha Dhevi V Sundar, Ajith Kumar K, Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Identification of Toxic Blooms of Cyanobacteria in Estuarine Habitat. In: Thajuddin, N., Sankara narayanan, A., Dhanasekaran, D. (eds) Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4514-6_5. ISBN: 978-981-99-4514-6.
    • 8. Ajith Kumar K, Shree Kumari GR, Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Detection of Cyanotoxin in Algal Food and Feed Supplements Using UHPLC-MS/MS. In: Thajuddin, N., Sankara narayanan, A., Dhanasekaran, D. (eds) Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4514-6_49. ISBN: 978-981-99-4514-6.
    • 9. Archana O, Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Isolation of Toxin Producing Cyanobacteria from Aquatic Samples with Cylindrospermopsis sp.. In: Thajuddin, N., Sankara narayanan, A., Dhanasekaran, D. (eds) Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4514-6_11. ISBN: 978-981-99-4514-6.
    • 10. Sakshi R Varshney, VZ Misbah Rehman, Lokesh Ravi* (2023). In Vitro Assay for Determining Cyanotoxin Using Serological Methods. In: Thajuddin, N., Sankara narayanan, A., Dhanasekaran, D. (eds) Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4514-6_34. ISBN: 978-981-99-4514-6.
    • 11. Stany B, Shatakshi Mishra, Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Detection of Guanitoxin from Aquatic Samples by HPLC/MS. In: Thajuddin, N., Sankara narayanan, A., Dhanasekaran, D. (eds) Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4514-6_48. ISBN: 978-981-99-4514-6.
    • 12. Anu Sharon, Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Analysis of Cyanobacterial Species Composition and Variation Analysis Among Toxic Blooms. In: Thajuddin, N., Sankara narayanan, A., Dhanasekaran, D. (eds) Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4514-6_19. ISBN: 978-981-99-4514-6.
    • 13. Megha JK, Lokesh Ravi* (2023). qPCR Assay for the Detection of Hepatotoxigenic Cyanobacteria. In: Thajuddin, N., Sankara narayanan, A., Dhanasekaran, D. (eds) Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4514-6_55. ISBN: 978-981-99-4514-6.
    • 14. Yashaswini DM, Sathvik G, Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Molecular Imprinting Polymer (MIP) in the Detection of Microcystin-LR. In: Thajuddin, N., Sankara narayanan, A., Dhanasekaran, D. (eds) Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4514-6_57. ISBN: 978-981-99-4514-6.
    • 15. Shree Kumari GR, Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Methods of Screening and Applications of Biosurfactants Produced by Cyanobacteria. In: Kumar, P., Dubey, R.C. (eds) Multifunctional Microbial Biosurfactants. Springer Protocols, Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-31230-4_4. ISBN: 978-3-031-31230-4.
    • 16. Archana O., Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Methods of Screening and Applications of Biosurfactants Produced by Actinomycetes. In: Kumar, P., Dubey, R.C. (eds) Multifunctional Microbial Biosurfactants. Springer Protocols, Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-31230-4_3. ISBN: 978-3-031-31230-4.
    • 17. Pranjali Chole, Camil Rex, Sabia Imran, Kasi Gopinath and Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Nano-particles for Microbial Growth and Drug Delivery. In: Current Trends in the Identification and Development of Antimicrobial Agents. Bentham Sciences. UAE. Pages 273-303. ISBN: 978-981-5080-06-3.
    • 18. Ashitha B Arun, Shabari Girish and Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Photobiont symbiotic association in lichens. In: Dharumadurai, D. (eds) Microbial Symbionts. Elsevier Academic Press. London, UK. Pages 161-176. ISBN: 978-0-323-99334-0.
    • 19. Camil Rex M, Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Epibionts and endolichenic microbial communities. In: Dharumadurai, D. (eds) Microbial Symbionts. Elsevier Academic Press. London, UK. Pages 193-214. ISBN: 978-0-323-99334-0.
    • 20. Shatakshi Mishra, B. Stany and Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Bacterial symbiosis in edible mushrooms. In: Dharumadurai, D. (eds) Microbial Symbionts. Elsevier Academic Press. London, UK. Pages 263-276. ISBN: 978-0-323-99334-0.
    • 21. Charlotte Fernandes and Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Screening of symbiotic ability of Rhizobium under hydroponic conditions. In: Dharumadurai, D. (eds) Microbial Symbionts. Elsevier Academic Press. London, UK. Pages 327-342. ISBN: 978-0-323-99334-0.
    • 22. Shilpa Susan Scaria and Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Symbiotic associations of Frankia in actinorhizal plants. In: Dharumadurai, D. (eds) Microbial Symbionts. Elsevier Academic Press. London, UK. Pages 397-418. ISBN: 978-0-323-99334-0.
    • 23. Misbah Rehman, Sakshi Varshney, Lokesh Ravi* and Stalin Nithaniyal* (2023). Cyanobacterial symbionts from angiosperm. In: Dharumadurai, D. (eds) Microbial Symbionts. Elsevier Academic Press. London, UK. Pages 39-56. ISBN: 978-0-323-99334-0.
    • 24. S. Arjun, Pal Neha, S.R. Mohith Sai and Lokesh Ravi (2023). Microbial symbionts in ruminants. In: Dharumadurai, D. (eds) Microbial Symbionts. Elsevier Academic Press. London, UK. Pages 493-510. ISBN: 978-0-323-99334-0.
    • 25. Shabari Girish and Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Vibrio fischeri in squid light organ. In: Dharumadurai, D. (eds) Microbial Symbionts. Elsevier Academic Press. London, UK. Pages 511-520. ISBN: 978-0-323-99334-0.
    • 26. Sharun Roy D’Souza, Shipra Singh and Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Secondary metabolites produced from symbiotic microbes. In: Dharumadurai, D. (eds) Microbial Symbionts. Elsevier Academic Press. London, UK. Pages 803-830. ISBN: 978-0-323-99334-0.
    • 27. Pranjali Chole, Camil Rex, Sabia Imran, Kasi Gopinath and Lokesh Ravi* (2022). Photobiont symbiotic association in lichens. In: Current Trends in the Identification and Development of Antimicrobial Agents. Bentham Science Publishers. UAE. Pages 275-305.
    • 28. Shabari Girish & Lokesh Ravi* (2022). Determination of Infectivity of Probiotics Using Animal Model. In Biosafety Assessment of Probiotic Potential. Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana, New York, NY. Pages 299-307. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-2509-5_31. ISBN: 978-1-0716-2508-8.
    • 29. Rex MC, Akshaya B, Ravi Lokesh, Krishnan K (2022). Production of Vitamin B12 from Streptomyces Species. In: Dharumadurai D. (eds) Methods in Actinobacteriology. Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana, New York, NY. Pages: 661-666. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-1728-1_97. ISBN: 978-1-0716-1727-4.
    • 30. Girish S, Ravi Lokesh, Krishnan K (2022). Isolation of Stone-Dwelling Actinobacteria. In: Dharumadurai D. (eds) Methods in Actinobacteriology. Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana, New York, NY. Pages: 163-168. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-1728-1_24. ISBN: 978-1-0716-1727-4.
    • 31. Chole P, Ravi Lokesh, Krishnan K (2022). Isolation of Thermophilic Actinobacteria from Different Habitats. In: Dharumadurai D. (eds) Methods in Actinobacteriology. Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana, New York, NY. Pages:155-161. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-1728-1_23. ISBN: 978-1-0716-1727-4.
    • 32. Anirudh Sreenivas BK, Akshaya B, Ravi Lokesh, Krishnan K. (2022). Protocols for Preclinical Evaluation and Molecular Docking of Antimicrobial Compounds from Streptomyces sp., Drug Likeliness Evaluation, ADME-Toxicity Investigation, Docking Modes Between the Ligand and the Target Enzyme, and Active Site Prediction. In: Dharumadurai D. (eds) Methods in Actinobacteriology. Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana, New York, NY. Pages: 285-292. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-1728-1_37. ISBN: 978-1-0716-1727-4.

     

    Publications in Journals

    • Lokesh Ravi*, Ajith Kumar K, Shree Kumari G R, Jesna Mathew, Harshitha S, Mukti Panda, Shivani S, Ayona Paul, Chandana TS, Aswani Anil, Megha J K, Taanusiya Mukherjee, Sneha Bhattacharjee, Manu Raveendran Nair, Subhanjan V, Mohanasrinivasan V, Pratishtha Jain (2024). Behenic Acid as a multi-target inhibiting antibacterial phytochemical against Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Aeromonas hydrophila for effective management of aquaculture infections: an in-silico, in-vitro & in-vivo experimentation. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. 14:1-16. DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2024.2317988. (Scopus Q1: IF: 4.4)
    • Kankana Dutta, Lokesh Ravi* (2024). Molecular dynamic investigation for Roco4 kinase inhibitor as treatment options for parkinsonism. Journal of Molecular Modeling. 30:133. DOI: 10.1007/s00894-024-05925-0. (Scopus Q3: IF: 2.2)
    • Lokesh Ravi*, Ajith Kumar K, Shree Kumari G R, Harsha S, Jabin B. Sam, Raj, Likitha R, Prawin Chinnaiyan, David Jonnes K C, Megha J K, Dhanush, Sudhakara, Musaib Shafi Dar, Yashaswini D M & Sathvik G (2023). Stearyl palmitate a multi-target inhibitor against breast cancer: in-silico, in-vitro & in-vivo approach. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. 10:1-18. (Scopus Q1: IF: 4.4)
    • Lokesh Ravi*, Shabari Girish, Sharun Roy D’Souza, Anirudh Sreenivas BK, Shree Kumari GR, Archana O, Ajith Kumar K, and Reji Manjunathan (2023). β-Sitosterol, a phytocompound from Parthenium hysterophorus, reveals anti-diabetic properties through α-Amylase inhibition: an in-silico and in-vitro analysis. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. 7:1-12. (Scopus Q1: IF: 4.4)
    • Kesavan MP, Lokesh Ravi, Balachandran C, Thangadurai TD, Aoki S, Webster TJ, Rajesh J (2023). Promising anticancer activity with high selectivity of DNA/plasma protein targeting new phthalazin-1 (2H)-one heterocyclic scaffolds. Journal of Molecular Structure, 134423. (Scopus Q2: IF: 3.841)
    • Sellamuthu Kathiresan*, Mookkandi Palsamy Kesavan, Jamespandi Annaraj, Lokesh Ravi (2023). DNA and albumin interaction studies of imidazole-based thiosemicarbazone-metal(II) chelates using spectroscopic and molecular docking methods: DNA cleavage, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Inorganic Chemistry Communications. 158: 111527. (Scopus Q2: IF: 3.8)
    • Laveena Mariet Veigas, Lokesh Ravi, Nagaraju Narasimhaiaha, Sony J. Chundattu, Kathyayini Nagaraju and Mothi Krishna Mohan (2023). In‐Vitro Investigation of the α‐Amylase Inhibition Activity of Bare Bis‐Benzylidene‐Cyclohexanone Synthesized by a Highly Selective Solvent‐Free Route. Chemistry Select, 8, e202301807. DOI: 10.1002/slct.202301807. (Scopus Q2: IF: 2.1)
    • Peruru Hemanth Kumar, Abbareddy Srikanth, G. R. Shree Kumari, Lokesh Ravi, S. Sarveswari & V. Vijayakumar (2023). One Pot Synthesis of “3-(4,5-Diphenyl-1H-Imidazol-2-yl)-2-Phenoxyquinolines” and Their Potential as a-Glucosidase Inhibitors: Molecular Docking and MDS Investigation. Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds. DOI: 10.1080/10406638.2023.2247122. (Scopus Q2: IF: 2.19)
    • Leonard Barnabas Ebinezer, Ilaria Battistia, Nisha Sharma, Laura Ravazzolo, Lokesh Ravi, Anna Rita Trentina, Giuseppe Barion, Anna Panozzo, Stefano Dall’Acqua, Teofilo Vamerali, Silvia Quaggiotti, Giorgio Arrigoni, AntonioMasi (2022). Perfluorinated alkyl substances affect the growth, physiology and root proteome of hydroponically grown maize plants. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 129512. (Scopus Q1: IF: 14.22)
    • Reji Manjunathan, Vijayalakshmi Periyaswami, Kartik Mitra, Arokiaraj Sherlin Rosita, Medha Pandya, Jayaraman Selvaraj, Lokesh Ravi, Nalini Devarajan, Mukesh Doble (2022). Molecular docking analysis reveals the functional inhibitory effect of Genistein and Quercetin on TMPRSS2: SARS-COV-2 cell entry facilitator spike protein. BMC Bioinformatics, 23:180. (Scopus Q1: IF: 4.3)
    • Kavitha S, Lokesh Ravi, Vimala R (2022). Extraction, purification and structural elucidation of environmentally benign antifouling metabolite from Streptomyces thermolineatus VITKV6A. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 102096. (Scopus Q1: IF: 7.758)
    • Lokesh Ravi*, B. K. Anirudh Sreenivas, G. R. Shree Kumari and O. Archana (2022). Anticancer cytotoxicity and antifungal abilities of green‑synthesized cobalt hydroxide (Co(OH)2) nanoparticles using Lantana camara L. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 11:124. (Scopus Q3: IF: 2.03)
    • Balasubramanian Karpagam, Murugesan Sankarganesh, Lokesh Ravi, Mookkandi Palsamy Kesavan, Gujuluva Gangatharan Vinoth Kumar, Gurusamy Rajagopal, Jegathalaprathaban Rajesh (2021). Synthesis, spectroscopic and crystal structure of nickel(II) complex of thiosemicarbazone based Schiff base: Antimicrobial, anticancer and molecular docking studies. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 132:108850. (Scopus Q2; IF: 3.8)
    • Girish Shabari, Lokesh Ravi and Krishnan Kannabiran (2022). Bioprospecting of actinomycetes for anti-bacterial potential: A Review. Research Journal of Biotechnology, 17(10):133-142. (Scopus Q4; IF:0.35)
    • Ayyavoo Thirugnanasundar, Mookkandi Palsamy Kesavan, Shanmugaiah Mathan Kumar, Lokesh Ravi, R. Bhaskar, Gurusamy Rajagopal, Jegathalaprathaban Rajesh* (2021). Synthesis, structure, DNA/protein molecular docking and biological studies of hydrazone ligand derived Cu(II) and VO(IV) complexes. Inorganica Chimica Acta, 526: 120543. (Scopus Q2: IF: 3.118)
    • Lokesh Ravi, Jeyakanthan J, Kannabiran Krishnan (2020). Targeting VEGFR2 protein by marine Streptomyces sp. derived compound BECA: An in-vitro and in-silico analysis. Journal of Basic Micriobiology. 60(11-12):983-993. (Scopus Q2; IF: 3.1)
    • Camil Rex M and Lokesh Ravi* (2020) A review on Cissus quadrangularis L. as herbal medicine. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources, 11(3), 155-164. (Scopus Q4; IF: 0.545)
    • Gopi P, Lokesh Ravi, Sarveswari S (2019). Synthesis of Quinoline Motif and Their Virtual HIV Protease Inhibition Analysis, Anti-Proliferative Probing on HCT116 Cell Line. ChemistrySelect, 4(25), 7627–7633. doi:10.1002/slct.201901231. (Scopus Q2; IF: 2.307)
    • Karuthamohamed Dhahagani, Mookkandi Palsamy Kesavan, Gujuluva Gangatharan Vinoth Kumar, Lokesh Ravi, Gurusamy Rajagopal, Jegathalaprathaban Rajesh* (2018). Crystal Structure, Optical Properties, DFT Analysis of New Morpholine Based Schiff Base Ligands and their Copper(II) Complexes: DNA, Protein Docking Analyses, Antibacterial Study and Anticancer Evaluation. Materials Science & Engineering C, 90: 119–130. (Scopus Q1; IF: 7.9)
    • Shanmugaiah Mathan Kumar, Mookkandi Palsamy Kesavan, Lokesh Ravi, Liviu Mitu, Jegathalaprathaban Rajesh, Gurusamy Rajagopal* (2018). Ternary Copper(II) Complex based Chemical Probes for DNA Targeting: Cytotoxic Activity under Visible Light. Applied Organometallic Chemistry, DOI: 10.1002/aoc.4762. (Scopus Q2; IF: 4.105)
    • Chandrasekhar Vidya Rani, Mookkandi Palsamy Kesavan, Lokesh Ravi, T. Daniel Thangadurai, Jegathalaprathaban Rajesh, Gurusamy Rajagopal* (2018). Biomolecular Docking, Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Studies on New Bidentate Schiff Base Ligand Derived Metal(II) Complexes. Applied Organometallic Chemistry, DOI: 10.1002/aoc.4753. (Scopus Q2; IF: 4.105)
    • Lokesh Ravi, Kannabiran Krishnan* (2017). Benzoyloxy-Ethyl-Carbamic Acid: A Novel Anticancerous Secondary Metabolite Produced By Streptomyces globosus VITLGK011. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 55, 7, 411-420. (Scopus Q3; IF: 0.944)
    • Chinnasamy Balalakshmsi, Marimuthu Govindarajan, Lokesh Ravi, Ayyakannu Arumugam, Naiyf S. Alharbi, shine kadaikunnan, Jamal Khaled, Giovanni Benelli (2017). Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles using a cheap Sphaeranthus indicus extract: impact on plant cells and the aquatic crustacean Artemia nauplii. Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, B: Biology, 173, 598–605. (Scopus Q1; IF: 6.814)
    • Mookkandi Palsamy Kesavan, Gujuluva Gangatharan Vinoth Kumar, Kandasamy Anitha, Lokesh Ravi, Jeyaraj D Raja, Gurusamy Rajagopal, Jegathalaprathaban Rajesh (2017). Natural alkaloid Luotonin A and its affixed acceptor molecules: Serum albumin binding studies. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 173, 499–507. (Scopus Q1; IF: 6.814)
    • K Hemalatha, G Madhumitha*, Lokesh Ravi, V Gopiesh Khanna, Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi and Mariadas Valan Arasu (2016). Binding mode of dihydroquinazolinones with lysozyme and its antifungal activity against Aspergillus species. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology – B Biology. 161, 71-9. (Scopus Q1; IF: 6.814)
    • Ranajit Nath, Ratna Roy, Banani Mondal, Barshana Bhattacharya and Lokesh Ravi. (2021) “Nanoparticle’s Significance as Antibacterial Agents & Other Pharmaceutical Applications and Their Limitations: A Critical Review”, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International. 33(38B), pp. 8–27. doi: 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i38B32093.
    • Lokesh Ravi*, Shabari Girish, M. Harshini and B.K. Anirudh Sreenivas (2020). β-Sitosterol: An Antibacterial Agent in Aquaculture Management of Vibrio Infections. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 14(4), 6591. (Scopus Q4 ; IF: 0.483)
    • Anirudh Sreenivas B.K, Vignesh Menta, Lokesh Ravi* (2020). Designing of Ligand-107 an Effective Variant of Antimalarial Drug Lumefantrine through Structure-Based Computer-Aided Drug Development Approach. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics, 14(4), 525-533. (Scopus Q3; IF: 0.46)
    • Lokesh Ravi*, Camil Rex M, Anirudh Sreenivas B K (2020). Procyanidin-B2 of Cassia fistula a Potent Inhibitor of COVID19 Protease: A Molecular Dynamic Simulation Analysis. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics, 14(2), 274-281. (Scopus Q3; IF: 0.46)
    • Sabia Imran, Lokesh Ravi* (2020). Phytochemical Composition and Pharmaceutical Potential of Lantanasp: A Review. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics, 14(2), 148-155. (Scopus Q3; IF: 0.46)
    • Shabari Girish, Harshini M, Lokesh Ravi* (2020). A Review on Pharmaceutical Potential of Parthenium Plant. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics, 14(2), 156-162. (Scopus Q3; IF: 0.46)
    • Ranjithadhevi V. Sundar, Lokesh Ravi and Sathiavelu Mythili (2019). Discovery of new anti-fungal phytochemical PDHC (Propane-Diyl-Bis-Hexahydro-Isochromene) isolated from Alternanthera sessilis Leaves. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 10(3): 1000-12. (Scopus Q3; IF: 1.230)
    • Lokesh Ravi, Kannabiran Krishnan (2018). Extraction and Identification of Gancidin W from Marine Streptomyces sp. VITLGK012. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 80(6): 1093-1099. (Scopus Q3)
    • Lokesh Ravi, Kannabiran Krishnan* (2017). Bioactivity-Guided Extraction and Identification of Antibacterial Compound from Marine Actinomycetes Strains Isolated from Coastal Soil Samples of Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, India. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics, 10(4), S504-S509. (Scopus Q3)
    • Lokesh Ravi, Adhithya Ragunathan, Kannabiran Krishnan* (2017). Marine Streptomyces paradoxus sp. VITALK03 derived GancidinW mediated cytotoxicity through Ras-Raf-MEK-ERK signalling pathway. Indian Journal of Biotechnology, 16(2), 164-175. (Scopus Q3)
    • Ravi, Lokesh*, Venkatesh Sadhana, Pratishtha Jain, Shree Kumari Godidhar Raghuram, Mohanasrinivasan Vaithilingam, Reji Manjunathan, Ajith Kumar Krishnan, and Mookkandi Palsamy Kesavan (2024). In silico analysis reveals α-amylase inhibitory potential of Taraxerol (Coccinia indica) and Epoxywithanolide-1 (Withania coagulans): a possible way to control postprandial hyperglycemia-induced endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular events. In Silico Pharmacology, 12, no. 2 (2024): 82.
    • Vaibhavi Kulkarni, Dhruthi K.S., Dhanyatha Suresh, Preetha Murali, Ajith Kumar K, Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Veratrum viride as a potential therapeutic source for the treatment of Bovine babesiosis. Medicinal Plants, 15(3): 446-454. (Scopus Q4)
    • Ajith Kumar K, Prashanth M, Lokesh Ravi* (2023). Phytochemicals based computer-aided drug discovery for Huntington’s disease to identify a potential management option. Medicinal Plants, 15(3): 455-463. (Scopus Q4)
    • Ratul Bhowmik, Shubham Roy, Sounok Sengupta, Lokesh Ravi* (2022). Computer-aided drug design of florfenicol to target chloramphenicol acetyltransferase of vibriosis-causing pathogens. Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology, 10(1): 76-84. (Scopus Q3)
    • Shilpa Susan Scaria, Camil Rex M., and Lokesh Ravi* (2022). Phytochemical composition and their Pharmaceutical potential of Typha angustifolia: A review. Medicinal Plants, 14(1): 46-56. (Scopus Q4)
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    • Lokesh Ravi, Venkatesh Selvaraj, Saranya Shankar, Ranjitha Dhevi V Sundar, Gayathri Segaran, Suganya Kumaresan, Venkatesh Sadhana (2020). Methylene Blue Degradation by AgCuO Bimetallic Nanomaterial, Green Synthesized using Cordia sebestena leaves. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 13(7), 3122-3128. (Scopus Q2)
    • Gayathri Segaran, Ranjitha Dhevi V. Sundar, Saranya Shankar, Lokesh Ravi* (2019). Phytochemical Profiles, In Vitro Antioxidant, Anti Inflammatory and Antibacterial Activities of Terminalia catappa. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research. 55(2), 51-59. (Scopus Q3)
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    • Divya Jindam, Lokesh Ravi, Kannabiran Krishnan (2018). Construction of Computational Protein Structure Database by Homology Modeling for the Aquatic Pathogen Perkinsus marinus for Targeted Drug Design and Development. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 11(6), 2203-2208. (Scopus Q2)
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    • Ruthiran Papitha, Lokesh Ravi, Chinnadurai Immanuel Selvaraj (2017). Phytochemical studies and GC-MS analysis of Spermadictyon suaveolens Roxb. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 9(3), 143-149. (Scopus Q3)
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    • Lokesh Ravi, Mahalakshmi C, Venkatesh S* (2017). Sorcin induced multi-drug resistance: an in-silico analysis of interaction between p-glycoprotein (clip protein) and sorcin (calcium binding protein). International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 8(4), 241-262. (Scopus Q4)
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    • Madhuri P, Lokesh R* and Revathy, A.R (2013). Larvicidal activity of methanol extract of Neium oleander and Trigonella foenumagainst cluex mosquito larvae, along with a survey of entire Vellore district for mosquito. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 4(3): 574-580. (Scopus Q4)

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