{"id":15,"date":"2022-09-03T16:22:30","date_gmt":"2022-09-03T16:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/qufaculty.qu.edu.qa\/mmullungal\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2026-10-06T13:10:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T13:10:06","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qufaculty.qu.edu.qa\/mmullungal\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

My Major research focus is on the oceanic nitrogen cycle<\/em><\/strong> (N20<\/em><\/strong>) and I use novel stable isotopic techniques for the studies. Other research areas are ocean Biogeochemistry<\/em><\/strong>, Synthesis of Nanoparticles from Macro Algae<\/strong> and their applications<\/strong>. I have presented my research works in more than 50 international conferences in 10 different countries. I have secured various international awards and support for my work from different international agencies and institutes, including AGU, SOLAS, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, IAGS, GEOMAR, NZMSS, and GRC. I have worked as a guest scientist\/researcher in the Isotrace research group, New Zealand; USM Malasia, Northumbria University, UK; and GEOMAR, Kiel. I have also worked as a reviewer and editorial board member for various research journals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Projects<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feb 2011- 2017: PhD Project: <\/strong>\u201cOceanic Nitrous Oxide Distribution and Production: A Stable Isotopic Approach\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dec 08- Apr 09: \u00a0M. Sc \u00a0Project: \u00a0<\/strong>\u201cHeavy \u00a0metals\u00a0 \u00a0distribution \u00a0and\u00a0\u00a0 organic\u00a0 \u00a0pollution in the core and surficial sediments of Akkulam \u2013Veli lake\u201d <\/em>at Chemical sciences division, Centre for earth science studies, CESS, Government of Kerala, India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Projects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mullungal, M. N. (Co-Lead Principal Investigator), Harnessing mangrove microbial communities as electricity-eating  microbes  for  CO2  utilization  toward  net  zero  future.,  ARG02-0503-240470.,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$604,340.00,<\/strong> <\/strong>August 2025-August 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seafood Origin and Authenticity using nucelar and related technologies\u201d from IAEA as Co-PI -D 52046-collaboration with USM-Malasia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mullungal, M. N. (Co-Lead Principal Investigator), “Green synthesis of nanoparticles from seaweed Hormophysa triquetra of the Arabian Gulf and their application in the remediation of crystal violet from wastewater,” Local(Excluding Qatar University), $30,000.00. (December 2022 – December 2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mullungal, M. N. (Co-Lead Principal Investigator), “Seasonal Zooplankton Diversity, Distribution and Valorization along a coastal to offshore gradient in Qatar\u2019s  Pelagic Ecosystem,” Local(Excluding Qatar University), $20,000.00. (November  6, 2021 – December 2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Cruises Participated<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2015-2022<\/strong>: Many times Participated in time series sampling cruise in the Qatar EEZ in RV-Janan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011- 2015<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 -20 July 2012<\/strong>: Monsoon Upwelling Cruise program conducted by Ministry of Earth Science Institute, CMLRE, India in FORV-Sagar Sampada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27 Sep – 4 Oct 2011<\/strong>: NIWA\u2019S Spring Biophysical Mooring cruise program in RV Tangaroa. 14 Jan-15 Feb 2010 National research cruise program \u201cEquatorial Indian Ocean Process Study (EIOPS)\u201d in ORV-Sagarkanya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2008-2010<\/strong>: Many times participated in sampling and demonstration trips in  RV- Anveshika in the Cochin estuarine system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Published Intellectual Contributions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Jesith K, Megha PU, Abhitha PA (2025) Chitosan\u2013capped silver nanoparticles against opportunistic and human pathogens: a promising weapon in the fight against infections. Progress Chem Application Chitin Its Deriv 30:117\u2013129. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.15259\/PCACD.30.007<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirthiga, R. Dhinesh, Anu Gopinath, Muhammed Nayeem Mullungal, S.S. Shaju, Resmi P. Murali, Jijo Lukose, Paromita Chakraborty, Baseline investigation, GIS-based sediment transport index and risk assessment for microplastics and pesticides profiling in the inter- fjord Arctic systems, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Volume 13, Issue 3, 2025,  https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jece.2025.116968<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sruthi, M. Muhammed Nayeem, P.R.K. Sajna, C.S. Resmi, P., p. m, s., & c. h, s. Composition and vertical distribution of organic matter in Central Indian Ocean sediment cores Sci. Rep., 14 (1) (2024), p. 2157, 10.1038\/s41598-023-49116-y<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

K.M. Aarif, K.A. Rubeena, A. Nefla, Z. Musilova, P. Musil, S.S. Shaju, J. Joseph, M.N. Mullungal, S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Muzaffar Heavy metals in wetlands of southwestern India: from sediments through invertebrates to migratory shorebirds Chemosphere, 345 (2023), Article 140445, 10.1016\/j.chemosphere.2023.140445<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ng WL, Chen CA, Teng ST, Tuzan AD, Mullungal MN, Chan TY (2023) A new record of Panulirus homarus homarus (Panulirus spp.) from Malaysia waters with its molecular phylogeny. Borneo Journal of Resource Science and Technology 13(2): 175\u2013185. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.33736\/BJRST.6033.2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bibi, S., A. Bibi, M. N. Mullungal, M. Abu-Dieyeh, and M. A. Al-Ghouti. 2023. \u201cMacroalgae as an Eco-Friendly and Successful Green Technology for the Removal of Crystal Violet from Synthetic and Real Wastewater.\u201d Arabian<\/em> <\/em>Journal<\/em> <\/em>of<\/em> <\/em>Chemistry<\/em> <\/em>16 (10): 105191.  https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.arabjc.2023.105191<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hussain, M.B.; Al-Hadidi, S.H.; Erfanian, M.B.; Yahia, M.N.D.; Mullungal, M.N.; Alsafran, M.; Bai, Y.; Alatalo, J.M. Photodegradation and Its Effect on Plant Litter Decomposition in Terrestrial Ecosystems: A Systematic Review. Soil Syst. 2023, 7, 6. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/soilsystems7010006<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mullungal, M.N., Thalayappil, S., Peediyakkathodi, S. et al. Vertical Distribution of Phosphorous Fractions and Bioavailability of the Nutrient in the Southern Indian Ocean. Int J Environ Res 16, 77 (2022). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s41742-022-00448-z<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Chapters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kutty, N.M.; Mullungal, M.N. Going Green for Profit: Market Analysis and Economic Feasibility of Sustainable Polymer Composites. In Macro,<\/em> Micro and Nanocomposites from Sustainable Sources; Advanced Structured Materials<\/em>; Springer Nature: Singapore, 2026; pp. 717\u2013732<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M.N. Mullungal, S.S. Shaju Advanced polymer composites for eco-friendly marine applications Macro, Micro and Nanocomposites from sustainable sources: Shrinking environmental<\/p>\n\n\n\n

footprints, Springer nature Singapore, Singapore (2026), pp. 431-447, 10.1007\/978-981-95-2469-3_14<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mullungal, M.N., Peediyakkathodi, S., Bibi, S., Ratheesh Kumar, C.S., Abu-Dieyeh, M. (2024). Nutrient Contamination in Marine Environment. In: Alshemmari, H., Hashmi, M.Z., Kavil, Y.N., Shu- hong, W. (eds) Contaminated Land and Water. Emerging Contaminants and Associated Treatment Technologies. Springer, Cham. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/978-3-031-65129-8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grants and Sponsored Research<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Mullungal, M. N. (Co-Lead Principal Investigator), Harnessing mangrove microbial communities as electricity-eating  microbes  for  CO2  utilization  toward  net  zero  future.,  ARG02-0503-240470.,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$604,340.00,<\/strong> <\/strong>August 2025-August 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mullungal, M. N. (Co-Lead Principal Investigator), “Green synthesis of nanoparticles from seaweed Hormophysa triquetra of the Arabian Gulf and their application in the remediation of crystal violet from wastewater,” Local(Excluding Qatar University), $30,000.00. (December 2022 – December 2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mullungal, M. N. (Co-Lead Principal Investigator), “Seasonal Zooplankton Diversity, Distribution and Valorization along a coastal to offshore gradient in Qatar\u2019s  Pelagic Ecosystem,” Local(Excluding Qatar University), $20,000.00. (November  6, 2021 – December 2022).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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