Dr R Jayaraj has specialization in Biochemistry and Toxicology. He is currently doing studies in ecotoxicology of pesticides and phytochemical studies of plant extracts. His areas of interest include mechanism of action of natural products and chemical environmental contaminants. He is a life member of Indian Pharmacological Society and Society of Biological Chemists. He has over 30 international and national publications to his credit.
Phthalate release from plastic fragments and microplastics degradation in Kole Wetlands of Thrissur and its role in fresh water contamination.