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Dr. S. Elumalai is Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at the University of Madras. He is also Professor in the Centre for Ocean and Coastal Studies at the University of Madras. Dr. S. Elumalai holds the position of Registrar at the University of Madras, appointed as full-time Registrar in September 2022. His academic background includes BSc, MSc, MPhil, and PhD degrees, all obtained from the University of Madras. The university directory lists his qualifications as M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Dr. S. Elumalai's research specializations encompass biotechnology, with a focus on phycobiotechnology, the biodiversity and biotechnology of algae and algal products for food, feed, and fuel. He has been engaged in research on algal systems for over 20 years, including work on micro algae for bioremediation of polluted waters such as the Cooum river. He authored the publication 'Industrial Production of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD): A Mini Review' in 2017 as corresponding author, affiliated with the Department of Biotechnology, University of Madras. The review covers biotechnological production of the antioxidant enzyme SOD from microbial sources, its applications in medicine, cosmetics, food preservation, and challenges in industrial scaling. His expertise includes Oceanography. Dr. S. Elumalai has served as Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology and participated in numerous academic events, conferences, and administrative roles at the university.

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