My Major research focus is on the oceanic nitrogen cycle (N20) and I use novel stable isotopic techniques for the studies. Other research areas are ocean Biogeochemistry, Synthesis of Nanoparticles from Macro Algae and their applications. I Have presented my research works in more than 35 international conferences in nine different countries. Have secured various international awards and supports for my work from different international agencies and Institutes including AGU, SOLAS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, IAGS, GEOMAR, NZMSS and GRC. I have worked as guest scientist/researcher in Isotrace research group, New Zealand as well as in GEOMAR, Kiel. Also worked as reviewer and editorial board member of various Research Journals.

Research Projects

Feb 2011- 2015: PhD Project: “Oceanic Nitrous Oxide Distribution and Production: A Stable Isotopic Approach”

Nov 09- Nov 10: M. Phil Project: “Phosphorus and inorganic geochemistry of core sediments of Central Indian Ocean Basin”

Dec 08- Apr 09 M.  Sc  Project:  “Heavy  metals  distribution  and  organic  pollution  in the core and surficial sediments of Akkulam –Veli lake”

Ongoing Project:

Mullungal, M. N. (Co-Lead Principal Investigator), “Seasonal Zooplankton Diversity, Distribution and Valorization along a coastal to offshore gradient in Qatar’s Pelagic Ecosystem,” (December 6, 2021 – June 2022).

Research Cruises Participated

2015-2022: Many times Participated in time series sampling cruise in the Qatar EEZ in RV-Janan.

2011- 2015: Five times Participated in a Bimonthly time series sampling cruise in the Otago Continental Shelf Transect in University of Otago research vessel RV- Polaris- II.

9 -20 July 2012: Monsoon Upwelling Cruise program conducted by Ministry of Earth Science Institute, CMLRE, India in FORV-Sagar Sampada.

27 Sep – 4 Oct 2011: NIWA’S Spring Biophysical Mooring cruise program in RV Tangaroa. 14 Jan-15 Feb 2010 National research cruise program “Equatorial Indian Ocean Process Study (EIOPS)” in ORV-Sagarkanya.

2008-2010: Many times participated in sampling and demonstration trips in  RV- Anveshika in the Cochin estuarine system.