Faculty Key List School of Chemical & Biotechnology

Dean

ksrajanchem.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Dean
Department Chemical Engineering
Educational QualificationsPh.D. (Chemical Engineering) M.Tech. (Process Engineering & Design) B.Tech. (Chemical Engineering)
Areas of InterestNanofluids, Process Intensification, Thermal Energy Storage
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Associate Dean - Academics

vponnuchem.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Dean - Academics
Department Chemical Engineering
Educational QualificationsPh.D. (Chemical Engineering) B.Tech. (Chemical Engineering) M.B.A. (Finance management)
Areas of InterestEnvironmental Engineering - wastewater treatment, waste management, biofuels. Fermentation, Enzyme production, Enzyme kinetics
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Associate Dean - Research - SASTRA

adlineprinzybiotech.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Dean - Research - SASTRA
Department Biotechnology
Educational QualificationsM.SC. | 1999 | MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY �School: Centre for Marine Science and Technology �University: Manonmaniam Sundaranar University PH.D. | 2003 | MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY �Specialization: Endocrinology �School: Centre for Marine Science and Technology �University: Manonmanian Sundaranar University
Areas of Interest�Quorum sensing Targeted Drug Development against Bacterial Infections �Host � pathogen relationship
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Associate Dean - Student Welfare

jayapradhascbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Dean - Student Welfare
Department Biotechnology
Educational QualificationsM.Sc, Ph.D
Areas of InterestMicrobial Biotechnology
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Associate Dean - Research

vigneshscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Dean - Research
Department Bioinformatics
Educational QualificationsB.Tech.,Ph.D.
Areas of InterestBiophysical aspects of Biomolecular interactions, Bacterial Genomics, Machine Learning in Biology
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Head - Teaching Learning Centre

prnarenscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Head - Teaching Learning Centre
Department Chemical Engineering
Educational Qualifications1. PhD. (Tech) in Chemical Engineering from Institute of Chemical Technology (Formerly UDCT), Mumbai University, Matunga, Mumbai 400 019 in collaboration with National Chemical Laboratory, (NCL), Pune; November 2009 2. M.Chem Engg from Institute of Chemical Technology, (Formerly UDCT), Mumbai University, Matunga, Mumbai 400 019; March 2006 3. B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from A.C. Tech, Anna University, Chennai 600 025; April 2003
Areas of Interest1. Computational Fluid Dynamics 2. Reactor Engineering 3. Fluidization Engineering 4. Scale up of Multiphase Reactors 5. Promotion and Use of FLOSS in Chemical Engineering - Scilab, DWSIM and OpenModelica
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Professor

panchapakesansastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Professor
Department Biotechnology
Educational QualificationsM.V.Sc., Ph.D., Details: 1. B.V.Sc. - Bachelor of Veterinary Science 2. M.V.Sc. - Master of Veterinary Science 3. Ph.D. - Animal Biotechnology
Areas of InterestVeterinary Gynecology & Diseases of reproductive system, Embryo Biotechnology & Frozen semen technology Animal breeding & management Disease Surveillance in animals Laboratory animal science Preclinical studies
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Professor

sarasscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Professor
Department Bioinformatics
Educational QualificationsMSc (Physics) : 1989 - 1991 The American College, Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India PhD (Physics) : 1992 - 1998 Supervisor: Prof. F.D.Gnanam ACTech - Division of Ceramic Technology, Department of Chemical Engg; Anna University Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Thesis Title- "Effect of medicinal plants on the crystallization of Cholesterol" Area of Specialization: Crystallization of Biomolecules Research Associate with Prof. M. Vijayan (June1998-Feb 2003) Molecular Biophysics Unit Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, India Area of specialization: Small and Macromolecular Crystallography PostDoctoral fellow with Prof.Dino Moras (March 2003 - Feb 2006) IGBMC (Institut G�n�tique Biologie Mol�culaire Cellulaire) Department of Structural Biology Illkirch, Strasbourg, France Area of Specialization: Structural Biology Post Doctoral Fellow with Prof. Sukumar Bandopadhyay (2006 - 2008) Ceramic Membrnae Lab Institute of Northern Engineering University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks Alaska, USA Area of Specialization: Structure function Correlation, Solid oxide fuel cell membranes.
Areas of InterestStructural Biology of glycated proteins Biophysical aspects of glycated proteins Effect of Indian Medicinal plants on diabetic complications Drug design - Indian system of medicines
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Professor

philipbiotech.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Professor
Department Chemistry
Educational QualificationsM.Sc., Ph.D
Areas of InterestSmart fluorescent optoelectronic and Nano-structured Materials, Nanocatalysts, Electro-catalysts, Water Splitting reactions, Supramolecular Chemistry, Metal-Organic Framework
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Professor

kurianscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Professor
Department Biotechnology
Educational QualificationsPhD Biochemistry M.Phil Life Science MSc. Medical Biochemistry (University First Rank) MBA Marketing (IGNOU) BSc. Biochemistry (Gold Medal) Postdoctoral training 2011- 2012 Mari Curie Postdoctoral fellow;University hospital Bern, Switzerland 2009-2011 Lady Davis Postdoctoral fellow: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Areas of Interest1)Ischemia reperfusion injury study in heart, brain and Kidney 2) Cardiac Mitochondrial Biology 3) Metabolic Cardiology 4) Revascularization injury research in cardiac patients 5) Air pollution and public health
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Professor

aarulrajscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Professor
Department
Educational QualificationsPhD (IISc)
Areas of InterestChemistry and Physics of Materials Structures of Materials for more definitive structure property relationships Ambient and non-ambient diffraction experiments Novel Materials: synthesis, property measurements, theoretical and experimental analysis
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Associate Professor

alageshchem.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Chemical Engineering
Educational QualificationsB.E-chemical engineering M.Tech-Chemical engineering PhD-Two-Phase Heat Transfer
Areas of InterestTwo-phase flow Unit operations of chemical engineering Biochemical engineering Biosorption Downstream processing
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Associate Professor

sugumaranbiotech.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Biotechnology
Educational QualificationsPh.D. Chemical Engineering M.Tech., Industrial Biotechnology B.Tech., Chemical Engineering
Areas of InterestBioreactor and Bioprocess Engineering Biochemical reaction Engineering Heat and mass transfer Solid waste management
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Associate Professor

dvenkatesanchem.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Chemistry
Educational QualificationsM.Sc. (Applied Chemistry) Ph.D (Chemistry)
Areas of InterestPolymer Synthesis and Characterization, Condensation Polymers, Heat Resistant Polymers, Aromaic Polyimides, Hyperbranched Polymers, Dendrimers
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Associate Professor

sathyaravicarism.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Bioinformatics
Educational QualificationsPh.D.(Plant Biodiversity Characterization and Conservation)Doctoral research carried out at International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Manila, Philippines and University of Life sciences (Then Agricultural University) of Norway and Tamil University, Thanjavur. ICAR-NET qualified (TWICE) M.Sc(Ag.)(Plant Breeding and Genetics -Tamilnadu Agricultural University(TNAU),Coimbatore. (GOLD MEDALIST) B.Sc(Ag.)-Tamil nadu Agricultural University(TNAU),Coimbatore. PGDHRM - Human Resources Management, Pondicherry University PGDBIN-Bioinformatics, Anna University, Coimbatore. Awards: 1. TNAU Gold Medalist - �Dr. Rajagopalan endowment award� � for the Best student in Plant Breeding and Genetic thesis in Rice� awarded by Tamilnadu Agricultural University,Coimbatore. 2.Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarships for Doctoral Studies for the year 2000 sponsored by Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund. 3.�NORAD Research Fellowships� sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India and the Government of Norway. 4.�Professor Madhav Gadgil Best scientist award 2012-13� Sponsored by Bose science society affiliated with Vigyan prasar, DST,Govt. of India. 5.First prize- Poster presented at International level technical symposium held by the department of leather technology Anna University-Central leather research Institute, Chennai. February, 2011. 6. Nammalwar Award for consistent and motivational sustenance in organic farming, Traditional paddy research and its knowledge dispersal to farmers, students and general public
Areas of InterestAgro waste research for sustainability Bio-remediation Spatial and temporal tool applications in Biodiversity conservation of traditional varieties of food crops Nutritional and Therapeutic evaluation of Heritage Rice varieties Capacity building for Climate change and food security Application of bioinformatics in plant metabolism
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Associate Professor

aruchemxlscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Chemical Engineering
Educational QualificationsPh.D. M.Tech (Plant Design) NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-Trichy (Regular) B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) PONDICHERRY ENGINEERING COLLEGE, Pondicherry (Regular)
Areas of InterestMASS TRANSFER BIOREACTOR DESIGN EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND DRAWING
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Associate Professor

arvibiotech.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Chemistry
Educational QualificationsPh.D.- Centre for Natural Products, SPIC Science Foundation, Affiliated to University of Madras, Chennai (2000-2004); M.Sc., Chemistry- Guru Nanak College, Affiliated to University of Madras, Chennai (1998-2000); B.Sc., Chemistry- Loyola College, Affiliated to University of Madras, Chennai (1995-1998) *Post-Doctoral Research Experience* Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kobe-Gakuin University, Kobe, JAPAN (2004-2005); Dept. of Chemistry, Universidade do Minho, Braga, PORTUGAL (2005-2007) *Industrial Experience* -- Associate Scientific Manager, Syngene International Ltd ( A BIOCON group company), Bangalore, India- (2007-2008); Team Leader-Chemistry, EVOTEC-RSIL India Ltd, Thane, India (2009)
Areas of Interest* Research Areas* 1) Natural Products Chemistry 2) Secondary metabolites extraction/optimization 3)Bionanotechnology 4)Functional Foods/Lifestyle disorders 5) Waste valorization
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Associate Professor

selvabiotech.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Chemistry
Educational QualificationsPh.D., Organic Chemistry, (Aug 2003 to June 2009) School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, A. P., India. Thesis supervisor: Prof. M. Periasamy. Title: Studies on the reactive Organotitanium intermediates and Chiral 1,1?-Binaphthyl-2,2?- Diamine Derivatives. � M. Sc., Chemistry (2000-2002) (secured I class 77%), School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamilnadu., India
Areas of Interest(1) Synthesis of biologically relevant molecules (2) Transition metal mediated organic synthesis (3) Green organic transformations
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Associate Professor

saiscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Biotechnology
Educational QualificationsPost Doctoral Fellow (Jan 2008-Jan 2011)University of Montana, Missoula, USA P.hD (Bioscience- Biotechnology) interdisiplinary M.Sc (Biosciences) B.Sc Hons.(Biosciences)
Areas of InterestApplied Microbiology Antimicrobial Resistance: Resensitizing antibiotics using efflux pump inhibitors Biofilms: Control using chemical interventions
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Associate Professor

anbazhaganscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Chemistry
Educational QualificationsPh.D - School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad (2000-2005) M.Sc - Department of Chemistry, Kanchi Mammunivar Centre for PG Studies, Pondicherry (1998-2000) B.Sc - Department of Chemistry, St Joseph College of Arts & Science, Cuddalore (1995-1998) Post-doctoral Research Experience: 1) Institut fur Pharmazie und Biochemie, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Germany.(2010-2011) 2) Institut fur Biochemie und Molekularbiologie, Albert-Ludwigs-University,Freiburg,Germany. (2008-2010) 3) Max Plank Institut fur Biophysikalische Chemie,Gottingen, Germany (2006-2008) 4) Department of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan (2005-2006) Awards and Honours: 1) Max plank Institute Fellowship by MPI,Gottingen, Germany. April 2008 - September 2008. 2) Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship by AvH foundation, Germany. August 2006 - March 2008. 3)National Science Council Postdoctoral Fellowship by NSC, Taiwan. October 2005 - July 2006
Areas of InterestMembrane biochemistry and biophysics; Nanobiotechnology; targeted drug delivery
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Associate Professor

kiranbabuscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Biotechnology
Educational QualificationsPh.D (AU, Vizag) M.Tech.(AU, Vizag)
Areas of InterestBio-Process Development: Currently working on the production of Protease inhibitors, cellulolytic enzymes, Biopolymers and Biofuels.
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Associate Professor

venkatscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Biotechnology
Educational QualificationsPostdoctoral Research Associate, Beatson Institute for Cancer Research, Glasgow, United Kingdom (2009 - 2012) Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (2007 - 2008) Postdoctoral Research Associate, Welcome Trust Biocentre, University of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom (2005 - 2007) PhD (Chemistry) Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (2000 - 2005) M.Sc (Chemistry) Bharathidasan University, Trichy, India (1998 - 2000) B.Sc (Chemistry) Thiru. Vi. Ka. Govt. Arts College, Tiruvarur, India (1995 - 1998)
Areas of InterestComputational & Structural Biology, Structure-based drug design, Metabolic Engineering & Systems Modelling approaches for Strain optimization, White Biotechnology.
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Associate Professor

thamuscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Bioinformatics
Educational QualificationsM.Sc. M.Phil. Ph.D
Areas of InterestChemical Crystallography Drug Design Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
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Associate Professor

devarajscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Chemistry
Educational QualificationsPh.D. in Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (May 2009). M.Sc. in Chemistry, The American College, Madurai (Apr 2003). B.Sc. (special) in Chemistry, The American College, Madurai (Apr 2001). Post Doctoral Research Experience: 1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore (Nov 2011 - July 2013). 2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore (US DARPA Fellow, Feb 2010 - Oct 2011). 3. Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India (June 2009 � Jan 2010). Awards and Honours (selected): 1. Early Career Chemist Award from Pacific Basin Society, United States 2. Guest Associate Editor, Frontiers in Materials, June 2021 – till date 3. Guest Editor, Materials Today: Proceedings 4. Outstanding Reviewer Award from the journal Materials Research Bulletin, Elsevier Publication 5. The Most Active Reviewer Award from The Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, Springer Publication 6. US DARPA Fellowship 7. Qualified for Shyama Prasad Mukherjee (SPM) Fellowship test-2004 in chemical science 8. Senior and Junior Research Fellowship from CSIR 9. PG Chemistry Gold medal 10. Prof. T. K. Narayanan Gold medal Membership: 1. Life member of Energy Science Society of India 2. Professional member of Materials Research Society � Singapore
Areas of InterestMaterials Electrochemistry, Energy storage/conversion devices and Interfacial kinetics
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Associate Professor

jegadeesanscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Chemical Engineering
Educational QualificationsPh.D.(Engineering Science), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2005; M.S (Mech. Engg & Energy Process), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2002; B.Engg.(Chemical Engineering), University of Pune, 1999. PAST EXPERIENCE Environmental Engineer, Gradient Corp.,Boston, US. 2008-2014; Senior Research Associate, PTS/USEPA, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Cincinnati, OH, US. 2006-2008; Research Associate, University of Cincinnati, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cincinnati, OH, US. 2004-2006.
Areas of InterestMy primary research areas are: 1. Environmental Nanotechnology (fundamental, fate, transport, and applications of nanomaterials) 2. Water treatment using nanomaterials, advanced oxidation processes 3. Destruction of Emerging Chemicals of Concern in water, soils and sediments 4. Development of novel catalysts for carbon fixation. My other areas of interest are: - Solid waste management (understand the risks in potential reuse of mining waste, coal combustion waste) - Electrochemical engineering - Chemical fate and transport in the environment - Environmental Forensics
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Associate Professor

senthilvisagaambiscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Bioengineering
Educational QualificationsPh.D Biotechnology CSIR-SRF 2002-2007 (Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University-Chennai & National Institute of Immunology-New Delhi) M.Sc. Microbiology (University of Pune, Maharashtra) B.Sc. Microbiology (University of Pune, Maharashtra) Work & Research Experience in Biosimilars (Recombinant Therapeutic proteins) and Pre-clinical drug discovery in Oncology and Respiratory disorders. 1. Merind Ltd, Mumbai (A TATA Enterprise) 2. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Hyderabad 3. Ranbaxy Laboratories, Gurgaon 4. Daiichi-Sankyo Pharma, Gurgaon
Areas of Interest1. Industrial R&D experience in Biosimilars- Expression in Pichia Pastoris, production, and downstream purification of recombinant therapeutic proteins like interferons, GCSF, etc., 2. Competence in small molecule inhibitors/ agonists pre-clinical drug discovery research in cell-based and cell-free systems. 3. Translational research in therapeutic areas of Oncology and Inflammation in respiratory disorders and to decipher POC using signal transduction pathways with emphasis on kinases and immune receptors. 4. Impart research training to undergraduates& postgraduates to make them industry enable.
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Associate Professor

apalaniascbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Bioinformatics
Educational QualificationsPh.D. - Center for Biophysics and Quantitative Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2005) B.Tech. - Centre for Biotechnology, A.C.Tech, Anna University (1999) Experience: Sr Asst Prof - Biotechnology, SVCE Sriperumbudur (2016-17) Sr Asst Prof - Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kanchipuram (2010-16) Clinical Res Assoc - Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University (2008-9). Res Asst - Natl Center for Supercomputing Applctns (NCSA), UIUC, USA Res Asst - Beckman Instt., UIUC, USA Teaching Asst - UIUC, USA
Areas of Interest1. Development of algorithmic and computational science solutions to problems in the life sciences: from complexity to simplicity 2. Systems and network modelling of phenomena in biophysics, biomedicine, synthetic biology and industrial biotechnology 3. AI-based approaches to mining big data for meaning: machine learning / Deep learning / statistical learning
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Associate Professor

anirbanpolleyscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Biotechnology
Educational QualificationsPhD (Theoretical Physics, Soft-condensed matter), M.Sc.(Physics), B.Sc. (Physics)
Areas of InterestPhysics of biological systems, Soft Condensed Matter Physics
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Associate Professor

rosymondalscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation Associate Professor
Department Bioinformatics
Educational QualificationsPost-Doctoral Research Associate, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts 2013 – 2014 Ph.D. (Biotechnology), Assam University (A Central University), Silchar, Assam. 2009 – 2013 M.Sc. Biotechnology, Periyar University, Tamil Nadu. 2005 – 2007 B.Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology, Burdwan University, West Bengal. 2002-2005
Areas of InterestCancer genomics, Cell free Nucleic acid, mitochondrial genomics, Biomarker development in cancer, prognosis and monitoring of therapy, Oncovirus, Healthcare Genomics. The current ongoing research is on circulating cell-free nucleic acid. The overall goal of this proposal is to detect the presence and fractions of circulating cell-free tumour DNA (ccftDNA) in plasma of cancer patients and determine the feasibility of a deep sequencing-based [exome] approach to cancer detection
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Sr. Asst. Professor

senthilrathnasastra.ac.in

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Biotechnology
Educational QualificationsPh.D [BioSeparation Engineering],2015 M.Tech [Industrial Biotechnology], 2005 B.E [Chemical Engineering], 1999
Areas of InterestBioseparation Engineering, Green & Sustainable Technology Development, Green Fuel processing ;
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Sr. Asst. Professor

cdavidrajcarism.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Pharmacy
Educational QualificationsM. Pharm., (Pharmacology), Ph.D.,
Areas of InterestPreclinical studies, Gastrointestinal Pharmacology,Cardiovascular Pharmacology
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Sr. Asst. Professor

karunacarism.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Research
Educational QualificationsD.Pharm., B.Pharm., M.Pharm., Ph.D.
Areas of InterestAnalysis and Quality Control of Herbal Drugs and Pharmaceuticals.
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Sr. Asst. Professor

ramyascbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Pharmacy
Educational QualificationsM.Pharm. - Pharmaceutics (2006-2008), Madurai Medical College, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. Ph.D. (2010-2016) - Nanoparticles for Controlled Drug Delivery Under the guidance of Dr. K.S. Rajan, Associate Dean, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA University. M.Sc. Yoga for Human Excellence (2013-2015 Distance Education) - Bharathidasan University
Areas of Interest1. Controlled /sustained/targeted release of drugs via Advanced Drug Delivery Systems like microparticles, nanoparticles, in situ gels, hydrogels, films, etc. 2. Formulation Design and optimization of various Pharmaceutical Dosage forms such as Tablets, capsules, gels, ointments, creams, liquids, etc. 3. Development of herbal powders (churna, kasayam extracts) into commercial dosage forms. 4. In-vivo animal studies for estimation of bioavailability, bio-distribution, clearance, etc. 5. Development of controlled release formulations for fertilizers, micronutrients, pesticides delivery in agriculture applications
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Sr. Asst. Professor

msundarbiotech.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Biotechnology
Educational QualificationsB.Pharmacy., M.Tech(Biotechnology)., Ph.D.,
Areas of InterestBioprocess Technology, Downstream Processing, Process Development: Secondary metabolites.
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Sr. Asst. Professor

ramisettybcmbiotech.sastra.ac.in

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Bioengineering
Educational QualificationsPhD SASTRA University, India. Candidatus Scientiarum in Biotechnology (International Master of Science) University of Southern Denmark, Denmark. Master of Science in Biotechnology, Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, India. Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Biochemistry and Medical Lab Technology, Andhra University, India.
Areas of InterestMolecular Genetics and Evolution: "Physiological relevance and applications of Toxin-antitoxin loci of bacteria." "Horizontal gene transfer" "Bacterial persistence and antibiotic resistance" "Selfish DNA" "Molecular evolution"
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Sr. Asst. Professor

arunachalambioinfo.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Bioinformatics
Educational QualificationsPh.D
Areas of InterestStructural bioinformatics, Phylogenetic analysis and Genome analysis.
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Sr. Asst. Professor

anuradhabioengg.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Research
Educational QualificationsPh.D (Nanotechnology) M.Sc (Biochemistry)
Areas of InterestRegenerative Medicine Biomaterials Theranostics Self assembled nanostructures 3D Bioprinting
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Sr. Asst. Professor

dnraobiotech.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Biotechnology
Educational QualificationsPost-Doc, Molecular Cardiology&Angiogenesis Lab, UCONN Health Center,(UCH) Connecticut, USA. Ph.D., Cancer Genomics, Osmania University, Hyderabad. M.Sc. Microbiology Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. B.Sc., Microbiology (Hons) P.S.G college of Arts &Science, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore. Membership of scientific bodies: Life membership of Indian Society of Human Genetics. Awards&Honors: (2009-2010) Manuscript of the year (Journal of cell and tissue research) Gold Medal by Editorial Board of Cell and Tissue Research.
Areas of InterestCancer Genomics Cancer biology Molecular Oncology Leukemiogenesis Predictive & Prognostic biomarkers in leukemia & breast cancer Molecular Cardiology & Angiogenesis Role of Epigenetics in cancer
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Sr. Asst. Professor

umamaheswaricscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Chemistry
Educational QualificationsPost- Doctoral Fellow at National University of Singapore. Ph.D (Chemistry), Indian Institute of Chemical Technology-Hyderabad. M.Sc,The American College, Madurai Kamaraj University. B.Sc, Fatima College, Madurai Kamaraj University.
Areas of InterestCatalysis (Organo-catalysis, Organometallic catalysis) Green Chemistry N-Heterocyclic Carbenes- Synthesis and Catalytic application.
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Sr. Asst. Professor

sakthivelscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Chemistry
Educational QualificationsPh.D. Chemistry Jul 2008 - Jul 2012 Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials SASTRA University Thanjavur, India Title of Thesis: Synthesis of Modified Mesoporous SBA-15 Silica Material for Biomedical Applications Supervisor: Prof. K. Uma Maheswari, Associate Dean, SASTRA University, Thanjavur,Tamil Nadu. M.Sc. Applied Chemistry Aug 2006 - May 2008 Department of Chemistry National Institute of Technology Tiruchchirappalli, India
Areas of InterestOrganic-inorganic hybrid materials Heterogeneous catalysis Warm white LEDs Optical sensors
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Sr. Asst. Professor

sampathscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Chemistry
Educational QualificationsM.Sc., Ph.D
Areas of InterestChemical Crystallography, Structural Biology, Structure Based Drug Design, Crystal Engineering
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Sr. Asst. Professor

dhakshinamoorthyscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Bioengineering
Educational QualificationsB.Sc., Zoology (June 2004 � May 2007) Department of Zoology Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, India M.Sc., Molecular Biosciences (June 2007 � May 2009) Department of Molecular Biosciences Bishop Heber College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli, India Ph.D., Tissue Engineering (Nanotechnology) Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India Postdoctoral Research- Ultrashort Peptide Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting (2015-2017) Laboratory for Nanomedicine Division of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering KAUST University, Saudi Arabia
Areas of InterestTissue Engineering Stem Cell Technology Organoid Culture 3D Bioprinting Drug Delivery
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Sr. Asst. Professor

shankerjhascbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Bioengineering
Educational QualificationsPh.D. (Biology, Neuroscience)- 2006- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai (2006) M.Sc. (Life Sciences)- 2000- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi B.Sc. (Zoology Hons.)- 1998- Kirori Mal College (KMC), Delhi University (DU), New Delhi Post Doctoral Training: Post Doctoral Fellow (Jul 2009- Mar 2012)- University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Memphis, Tennessee, USA Work Experience: Assistant Professor (AP-III), (Dec 2017- present)- SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu Project Scientific Officer (Jun 2016- Aug 2016)- Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER) Berhampur, Odisha Visiting Faculty (Jun 2012- May 2016)- Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Clinical Research Associate (Oct 2006- Sep 2008)- Global Clinical Operations (GCO), Johnson & Johnson Ltd, Mumbai
Areas of InterestExercise Physiology Brain Plasticity Adult Neurogenesis
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Sr. Asst. Professor

sumamohanscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Bioinformatics
Educational QualificationsPh.D. in Bioinformatics from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Master of Science in Bioinformatics from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Kerala University
Areas of InterestBioinformatics: AMR, Chromatin & Epigenetics, Computational genomics, Chromatin Organization, SWI/SNF Remodelling complexes, Structural bioinformatics, Structural Studies on membrane proteins
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Sr. Asst. Professor

krishnapriyascbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Biotechnology
Educational QualificationsPh.D in cell biology
Areas of InterestVascular Biology
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Sr. Asst. Professor

ramesh_sscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Chemistry
Educational Qualifications@ Jan 2023 - SERB Research Scientist @ July 22 - Dec - 22 Senior Assistant Professor - II at SASTRA Deemed University @ June 2017-2022 - INSPIRE-Faculty at SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur. @ March 2016 – June-2017: Research Scientist at Piramal Enterprises Limited, Ennore, Chennai @ March 2014 – Feb - 2016 : DSK Postdoctoral fellow at School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad Mentor: Prof. Goverdhan Mehta, National Research Professor @ Jan 2009 – May 2014: Ph.D. - (Synthetic Organic Chemistry) at School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad. Supervisor: Dr. R. Nagarajan, Professor, School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India @ 2022 - Selected for SERB Research Scientist award @ 2017: INSPIRE FACULTY AWARD - DST, INDIA @ 2014: Asia Outstanding Thesis Award (Second Prize) by Eli Lilly company, USA @ 2014-2016: UGC - Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral fellowship @ 2011 – 2013: CSIR – Senior Research Fellow @ 2009 – 2011: CSIR- Junior Research Fellow @ June - 2008: Qualified Joint CSIR-UGC Test for JRF and Eligibility for Lectureship (NET) @ April – 2008: Qualified GATE – 2008 conducted by IISc, Bangalore with 93.64 percentile. @ 2006 – 2008: M.Sc. Chemistry with CGPA: 7.95, First class with D Grade from School of Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India. @ 2003 – 2006: B.Sc., Chemistry, Distinction with 80.43% from St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirapalli, India.
Areas of InterestSynthesis of bioactive nitrogen heterocyclic compounds Development of sustainable synthetic methodology Process Development Total synthesis of natural products.
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Sr. Asst. Professor

shankershyamsundharscbt.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation SAP
Department Biotechnology
Educational QualificationsB.Tech Biotechnology (SASTRA University), PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (Supervisor: Dr. Peter Unrau, Simon Fraser University, Canada), Post-doctoral training in Riboswitches (Supervisor: Dr. Ronald Breaker, Yale University) Co-Founder - Aptamer Innovations, Canada - https://www.aptamerinnovations.com/ CoFounder – SuvaRNA diagnostic technologies, India
Areas of InterestNon-coding RNAs, Microbial pathogenesis, Novel Diagnostic technologies, Biomarker detection
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Asst. Professor - III

gowdhamanbiotech.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation AP - III
Department Biotechnology
Educational QualificationsM.Sc.,(Biotechnology), M.Phil.,(Biotechnology), Ph.D (Biochemical Engineering)
Areas of InterestMolecular biology,Genetic engineering,Isolation and screening of novel microorganisms from natural sources, strain improvement of microorganisms through recursive protoplast fusion, Optimization and production of value added products from waste.
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Asst. Professor - III

uthaybioinfo.sastra.edu

School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Designation AP - III
Department Bioinformatics
Educational QualificationsM.Tech (Bioinformatics) ,SASTRA University ,Tanjore B.Tech(Information Technology),SACET ,Trichy
Areas of Interest
Software Skills
  • Database Management Systems( SQL,MySQL,PostreSQL,PSQL)
  • Server Side Scripting Languages :PHP,ASP,Perl-CGI,JSP,Perl-DBI,Perl-Tk App,VB.Net,C#
  • Client Side Scripting Languages :Javascript,VBScript,AJAX
  • Programming Languages C,C++,Core Java,Python,Visual J++.
  • Server Technologies :IIS Server,Apache Tomcat ,WAMP server
  • Web Development :HTML5,CSS,XML,Jquery
Area of Interest
  • Development of standalone tools and webservers for Bioinformatics applications
  • Algorithm and Database implemntation for Bioinformatics
  • Small molecule Crystallography
  • Development of real time Software applications and E-Commerce applications .
    • Software Applications
  • Mentor for The Great Mind Challenge-IBM projects
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    Asst. Professor - III

    savarirajcarism.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - III
    Department Research
    Educational Qualifications1. Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (B.S.M.S.) 1989 - 1995. 2. Doctor of Medicine (M.D. Siddha) Kulandai Maruthuvam 1996 - 1999. 3. Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D(Type II Diabetes Vascular Complications)2015
    Areas of Interest1.To prepare Standard Operating Procedure (SOP's) to various Siddha formulations. 2.To publish Research/Review Articles in National/International Journals. 3.To organize free medical camps in and around SASTRA. 4.To promote Indian System of Medicine in Rural and Urban population. 5.To validate ancient traditional sastric preparations as per AYUSH guidelines. 6.To published unpublished siddha medical manuscripts. 7.To create awareness and to start STOP DIABETES MOVEMENT through Indian System of Medicine.
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    Asst. Professor - III

    stalinscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - III
    Department Chemistry
    Educational QualificationsM.Sc, M.Phil., Ph.D.
    Areas of InterestElectrophysiology Biophysics Drug - membrane interaction
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    Asst. Professor - III

    vedhahariscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - III
    Department Pharmacy
    Educational QualificationsM.Pharm (Pharmaceutics), Ph.D.,
    Areas of Interest1. Pre-formulation studies 2. Formulation and Development of Dosage forms (Tablets, Capsules, creams, ointment etc.,) 3. Novel Drug Delivery Systems (Sustained and Controlled release systems such as Nanoparticle, nanoemulsion, liposomes etc.,) 4. Green synthesis of Metal oxide nanoparticle (Iron oxide and Aluminium oxide) 5. Development of Polyherbal formulations
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    Asst. Professor - III

    b.sarithascbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - III
    Department Chemistry
    Educational QualificationsPh.D - Biochemistry M.Phil - Chemistry M.Sc - Chemistry
    Areas of InterestPhytochemistry, Pharmacognosy and Pharmacological Standardization studies. Organic Synthesis
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    Asst. Professor - III

    sureshscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - III
    Department Chemistry
    Educational QualificationsPhD: Raman Research Institute, Bangalore Research Associate: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
    Areas of InterestSurface science, energy devices, biosensor, Nanomaterials, electrocatalysis, electroanalysis, Raman Spectroscopy
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    Asst. Professor - III

    lalithascbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - III
    Department Chemistry
    Educational QualificationsPh.D SASTRA University, Thanjavur M.Phil (Chemistry) Presidency College, Chennai M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
    Areas of InterestSynthetic Organic Chemistry, Molecular Self-assembly, Soft materials
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    Asst. Professor - III

    ragothamanscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - III
    Department Bioinformatics
    Educational QualificationsPh.D. in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (Jawaharlal Nehru University), Adv PG Diploma in Bioinformatics (Jawaharlal Nehru University), M.Sc in Microbial Gene Technology (Madurai Kamaraj University).
    Areas of InterestPredictive Modeling, Computational Systems Biology, Coarse-grained Modeling, Structural Bioinformatics
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    Asst. Professor - III

    arlinjoseamaliscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - III
    Department Chemistry
    Educational QualificationsMSc, PhD
    Areas of InterestNanostructured Materials Self-Assembly of Nanoparticles Nanocatalysis MOF Derived Nanocomposite Materials Carbon Nanostructures
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    Asst. Professor - III

    raniparvathyscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - III
    Department
    Educational QualificationsPhD: Chemistry
    Areas of InterestProtein-ligand interaction, structure-activity relation studies of biological macromolecules, research and methodology for mass education and skill training
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    AP - Research

    gunjanguhascbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Biotechnology
    Educational QualificationsPostdoctoral Scholar (NIH) in Cell/Molecular Biology at Oregon State University, USA. Ph.D. in Cell Biology / Mitochondrial Biochemistry at VIT University, India. M.Sc. in Zoology (with specialization in Molecular Genetics) - University of Calcutta, India. B.Sc. in Zoology (Honours), Chemistry & Botany - University of Calcutta, India. Past Designations: ------------------ Science Columnist (2010) in Deccan Herald, a leading English daily in India. Lecturer (2005-2006) in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics - Sikkim Manipal University, India. Memberships: ------------- Since 2004 Member, Indian Science Congress Association, India. Since 2005 Member, Academy of Biodiversity Conservation, India. Since 2010 Member, National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), USA. Since 2011 Honorary Life Member, National Geographic Society. Since 2011 Member, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS), USA. Since 2011 Member, Association of Scientists of Indian Origin in America (ASIOA), USA. Since 2011 Member, The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), USA. 2012-2015 Research Advisory Board Member, Getting To Know Cancer, Canada. Since 2017 Member, National Academy of Biological Sciences (NABS), India. Reviewer Contributions: -------------------------------- 1. Phytomedicine 2. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 3. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 4. Biological Research 5. Biomedical Journal 6. European Journal of Pharmacology 7. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 8. Pharmacognosy Magazine 9. Arabian Journal of Chemistry 10. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 11. Chinese Medicine 12. International Journal of Human Genetics 13. Journal of Experimental Nanoscience 14. Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism
    Areas of InterestPrimary Research Areas: ----------------------- 1. Mitochondrial oxidative stress and cellular injury in degenerative diseases, aging & cancer: Cellular mechanisms, therapeutics. 2. Cancer progression and cell cycle dysregulation. 3. Cardiovascular diseases: Endothelial oxidative stress & eNOS dysfunction in sepsis, diabetes & hypertension; meta-analysis of diverse treatment regimens for CVDs. 4. Designated Specialist in "Evasion of Anti-growth Signaling" in the "Targets and Approaches Validation Task Force" of The Halifax Project for Cancer Prevention and Therapy - This is a large-scale international project (with collaborations of 350 eminent scientists from 31 countries) hosted by Getting to Know Cancer, based in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada [Supported by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA; Grant #R13ES023276]. Other Research: -------------- 5. Effect of biosynthetically engineered novel pactamycin analogs in proliferation and metabolism of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. 6. Phyto-therapeutic prospecting for novel anti-cancer drug precursors. 7. Molecular toxicology of environmental agents and pollutants. 8. Evolution: Perspectives and insights of evolutionary patterns, with special reference to living fossils. 9. Ecology & Conservation: Habitat conservation; conservation of endemic endangered species (special interest: Lion-tailed macaque).
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    AP - Research

    dipitaguhascbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Biotechnology
    Educational QualificationsPhD in Biochemistry & Cell Biology - VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. M.Sc. (Biotechnology) - VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. B.Sc. (Triple Major in Chemistry, Zoology & Botany) - Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
    Areas of Interest� Role of destabilizing centrosomal clusters on cell cycle progression and mitotic arrest in supernumerary centrosomal cancer cells. � DNA-targeted therapeutics. � Evasion of anti-growth signaling - Member Researcher in the "Targets and Approaches Validation" task force of The Halifax Project for Cancer Prevention and Therapy - This is a large-scale international project (with collaborations of 350 eminent scientists from 31 countries) hosted by Getting to Know Cancer, based in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada [Supported by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA; Grant #R13ES023276]. � Prospecting of novel compounds as potential drug precursors against cancer and other pathologies. � Perspectives and insights of evolutionary patterns, with special reference to living fossils.
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    AP - Research

    devipriyascbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Bioengineering
    Educational QualificationsDoctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry, TamilNadu, India; Post Doctoral Research, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
    Areas of InterestEpigenetic alterations and cell signaling events involved in Radiation-induced toxicity
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    AP - Research

    vadivelcarism.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Biotechnology
    Educational QualificationsM.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., PDF.
    Areas of InterestPlant Biotechnology, Bioprospecting, Underutilized Plants
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    AP - Research - Research

    pankajyadavscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research - Research
    Department Biotechnology
    Educational QualificationsPh. D.(2013) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore-560064, India. Thesis title: �Correlated response to selection for faster pre-adult development on the circadian clocks of fruit flies Drosophila melanogaster� M.Sc. (Biotechnology-2005) University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India Thesis title: �Medicinal importance of Argemone mexicana with respect to its Antibacterial properties� B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology & Chemistry-2002), U.P. College, Varanasi, India. Work Experience: Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2013-2014): Evolutionary and Organismal Biology Unit, (EOBU), Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore-India.
    Areas of InterestInsect Biology, Insect Gerontology, Chronobiology, Drosophila Biology, Nutritional Geometry, Dietary control in metabolism & aging in Drosophila.
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    AP - Research

    rajeshscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Chemistry
    Educational Qualifications2009-2012: Post-Doctoral Research: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. 2002-2008: Doctoral Research: Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad. 1999-2001: M.Sc.(Chemistry): Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. 1996-1999: B.Sc.(Chemistry): Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
    Areas of InterestSynthesis of biologically active heterocyclic compounds, Catalysis, Dendrimers for gene/drug delivery applications.
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    AP - Research

    suresh_dscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Chemistry
    Educational Qualifications2012 � 2014 Postdoctoral Researcher, National Institute for Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Kansai center, Ikeda, Osaka, Japan 2009 � 2012 Postdoctoral Researcher, Centro de Qu�mica Estrutural, Instituto Superior T�cnico, Lisbon, Portugal 2003 � 2009 Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India 2001 � 2003 M.Sc. (Chemistry), The American College, Madurai Kamaraj University, India 1998 � 2001 B.Sc. (Chemistry), V. H. N. S. N. College, Madurai Kamaraj University, India
    Areas of Interest(1) Development of new Inorganic and Organometallic compounds and materials (2) Studying coordination behavior of various ligands with d-, f- block metals. (3) Homogeneous and Heterogeneous catalyst for various organic transformations (4) Luminescent compounds/materials for LED fabrications (5) Theoretical investigations of reaction mechanism, luminescent properties and other properties
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    AP - Research

    noelscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Bioengineering
    Educational QualificationsPh.D.(Nanotechnology) at SASTRA University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India during 2016 M.Tech.,(Medical Nanotechnology) SASTRA University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India during 2012 with 76.34% BE.,(Bio-Medical Engineering) Udaya School of Engineering, Vellamodi, Tamil Nadu, India during 2010 with 80% HSC at Scott Christian Higher Secondary School, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India during 2006 with 85.08% SSLC at Scott Christian Higher Secondary School, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India during 2004 with 92.6%
    Areas of Interest? Synthesis of size and shape specific metal oxide nanoparticles and nanocomposites ? Fabrication of metal oxide nanoparticles modified working electrodes ? Electrochemical biosensors ? Pesticide sensors ? Metal ion sensors ? Chemometric analysis
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    AP - Research

    tuhinpradhanscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department
    Educational Qualifications�M.Sc. (Phys. Chem.) 2002, CSJM University, Kanpur �GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) exam. Qualified 2002. �CSIR-UGC NET (JRF & LS) qualified for fellowship and lectureship, Nov. 2003 and June 2004 (twice) �Post M.Sc. (one year) 2005, Chemical Physics ( 8 courses), S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata �Ph.D.(Sc.) 2009, Physical Chemistry, S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences , Kolkata (Jadavpur University, WB, India), Thesis Advisors: Professors Ranjit Biswas & Jaydeb Chakrabarti, Thesis Title: Medium Effects on Chemical Reaction in Electrolyte Solutions, Binary Mixtures and Confined Environments: A Spectroscopic Study �Research Associate, S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, March 2009-June 2010 (~1.5 years) �Research Professor, Department of Chemistry, Korea University, South Korea July. 2010- June 2013 (3 years) �Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Veltech Dr. RR & Dr. SR University, Chennai-62, Feb. 2014-May2017 (~3 years 3 months)
    Areas of Interest�Developing chemical sensor, chemodosimeter, molecular logic gates for various clinically important analytes �Developing ECL (electrogenerated chemiluminescence), NLO (nonlinear optical), TPEF (two photon excited fluorescence) materials �Computational studies for supramolecular chemistry, neurochemistry, electrochemistry �Synthesis, characterization and practical application of nanomaterials. �Medium dynamics (solvent relaxation), Anisotropy (solute relaxation in the complex medium) �Chemical reactions in complex medium �Charge transfer reactions, energy transfer and electron transfer in complex media
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    AP - Research

    prakashscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Bioengineering
    Educational QualificationsPhD Virology - Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic MSc Microbiology - Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Thirunelveli BSc Industrial Microbiology - Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
    Areas of InterestEpigenetic mechanisms involved in HIV-1 latency establishment, maintenance and reactivation. Screening and evaluating novel latency reversing agents (LRA) Immunogenetics
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    AP - Research

    diraviyamscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Bioengineering
    Educational QualificationsPost Doctoral Fellow (June 2013 - July 2016), Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, CHINA PhD (Microbiology) MPhil (Biotechnology) MSc (Applied Microbiology) ADBI (Advanced Diploma in Bioinformatics) BSc (Microbiology)
    Areas of InterestInvestigating alternative methods to combat with Multi-drug resistance Understanding the mechanisms of IgY antibodies by in-vitro and in-vivo models Evidence based medicine � Systematic review and Meta-analysis on animal studies Preparation and Evaluation of IgY-Egg Yolk formulations Understanding the mechanisms of Antibiotic resistance emergence and dissemination
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    AP - Research

    samaldrinscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Biotechnology
    Educational QualificationsPost Doc - Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel Post Doc - Agricultural Research Organisation, Volcani Center, Rishon LeZion, Israel PhD., Biotechnology - Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. M.Sc., Industrial Biotechnology - Bharathiar University,Coimbatore. B.Sc., Zoology (spl) Biotechnology - American College, Madurai.
    Areas of InterestPlant Mitochondrial Biology, Plant Virology, Geminiviruses, Host pathogen interactions in plants
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    AP - Research

    thirupathi.selvascbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Biotechnology
    Educational Qualifications*** Apr 2011 – Sep 2015 | PhD, Biotechnology | CSIR-CLRI and University of Madras, Chennai | Key research area: Tissue adhesive hydrogel and autogenic material development | Highlights: Tissue engineering, hemostasis, wound management and drug delivery *** Jun 2004 –Sep 2009 | MTech, Industrial Biotechnology (5years Intg.) SASTRA University, Tanjore
    Areas of Interest* Bio-products research and development * Biomaterial scaffolds, hydrogels and sheets designing for tissue engineering applications * Injectable materials (minimally invasive) for therapeutic delivery applications * In vitro studies utilizing 3D tissue constructs to study in vivo mechanisms
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    AP - Research

    muthukumarscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Biotechnology
    Educational QualificationsM.Sc and Ph.D in Animal Biotechnology at Bharathidasan University
    Areas of InterestBiomarker proteomics and metabolomics, Pheromones in biological applications
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    AP - Research

    soumyascbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Chemistry
    Educational QualificationsM.Sc Applied Chemistry (2008); Ph.D: “Study of the Physicochemical Properties of Organic Molecules in Gel and Aggregated States Using Morphological and Photophysical Characterization Techniques” (2015); Institute Postdoctoral Fellow of IIT Madras, Chennai (2019)
    Areas of InterestSpectroscopy, Photochemistry, Excited State dynamics of organic molecules, quantum dots and perovskites, Charge transfer dynamics, electron transfer and Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer
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    AP - Research

    ramadossscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Biotechnology
    Educational QualificationsNational Post Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF) from Science and Engineering Research Board at PSG Institute of Advanced Studies (2018) Ph.D from Anna University (2016) M.Tech Industrial Biotechnology from SASTRA Deemed University (2009)
    Areas of InterestBiomass to biofuel conversion, Effluent treatment using nanobiotechnology approach, Removal of heavy metals using microbes.
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    AP - Research

    subratabanikscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Chemistry
    Educational QualificationsPhD in Chemistry, National Chemical Laboratory, India (2011)
    Areas of InterestTheoretical and Computational Chemistry. Development of many body methods to describe molecular vibrations.
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    AP - Research

    pavankumarmandaliscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Chemistry
    Educational QualificationsPh.D. - Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
    Areas of InterestCatalytic Organic Transformations; Synthesis of Chemical entities for Electro-chemical sensors and Biological applications.
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    AP - Research

    lalitharavichandranscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Chemistry
    Educational QualificationsPh.D in Chemistry, National Chemical Laboratory (INDIA).
    Areas of InterestTheoretical and Computational chemistry.
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    AP - Research

    devikascbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Bioinformatics
    Educational QualificationsNational Post Doctoral Fellow @ Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture CIBA (2019-2023); Institute Post Doctoral Fellow @ IIT Madras (2017-2019); PhD, Anna University (2014); In silico Investigations on the regulatory mechanism of endothelial nitric oxide synthase; MSc Bioinformatics, Karpagam College of Arts and Science (2008); Comparative genomics study on the virulence coding genes of Mycobacterium Sp.; BSc Biotechnology, Noorul Islam College of Arts & Science (2006)
    Areas of InterestGenome scale Metabolic modelling Metagenomics Transcriptomics Gut microbial Interactions Host-pathogen Interactions
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    AP - Research

    nagasamratmaruvadascbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - Research
    Department Chemical Engineering
    Educational QualificationsPh.D. IISc Bangalore, B.Tech. Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
    Areas of InterestWater treatment, adsorption, microbial fuel cells, solar distillation, fluid mechanics, turbulence, microfluidics
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    Asst. Professor - II

    alexscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - II
    Department Bioinformatics
    Educational QualificationsB.TECH (CHEMICAL) M.TECH (BIOINFORMATICS)
    Areas of InterestCOMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY AND GENOMICS & PROTEOMICS.
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    Asst. Professor - II

    sarachemscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - II
    Department Chemical Engineering
    Educational QualificationsB.Tech.,(chemical engineering), M.Tech.,(plant design).
    Areas of Interestheat transfer enhancement studies , process design.
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    Asst. Professor - II

    karthiscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - II
    Department Bioinformatics
    Educational QualificationsMaster of Technology in Bioinformatics Master of Science in Chemistry
    Areas of InterestProtein structure analysis, drug design, virtual screening, ADMET in silico prediction, application of virtual screening and chemical biology to cardiovascular and cancer targets.
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    Asst. Professor - II

    anushascbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - II
    Department Pharmacy
    Educational QualificationsM.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) B.Pharm
    Areas of InterestMedicinal Chemistry
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    Asst. Professor - II

    celestinjeraldscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - II
    Department Bioengineering
    Educational QualificationsPh.D.(pursuing) SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur. M.Tech-Nanotechnology(Biomedical) B.Tech-Biomedical Engineering
    Areas of InterestBiomechanics & Ergonomics, Biomedical Signal processing, Prosthetics and Assist Devices
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    Asst. Professor - II

    banudeviscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - II
    Department Bioengineering
    Educational QualificationsM.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D Work Experience: 2011-2012:Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, Valliammal College for Women, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. 2012-2018: Research Scientist, CeNTAB, SASTRA University, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India. 2016: Visiting Fellow, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore, Karanataka,India. 2018 April: Assistant Professor-I, SASTRA University deemed, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India 2019-till date: Adjunct Faculty, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai
    Areas of InterestDrug Delivery System and Cancer Cell Signaling, Identifying disease targets in Neurodegeneration
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    Asst. Professor - II

    scigunascbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - II
    Department CeNTAB
    Educational QualificationsPh.D. Inorganic Chemistry (April 2012) National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India. M.Sc., Chemistry (April 2001) Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India.
    Areas of InterestCoordination and Organometallic chemistry Homogeneous oxidation catalysis Catalysis in ionic liquids
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    Asst. Professor - II

    hemalathascbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - II
    Department Bioengineering
    Educational QualificationsB Tech Bioengineering ME Applied Electronics PhD
    Areas of InterestBiomedical Signal Processing & Instrumentation Soft computing techniques for bio-signal and image analysis
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    Asst. Professor - II

    suganthiscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - II
    Department Biotechnology
    Educational QualificationsPh.D.in Process intensification (Nanofluids, Heat transfer), SASTRA University, 2015 M.Tech., Industrial Biotechnology, SASTRA University, India, 2010 B.Tech., Biotechnology, Anna University, 2008
    Areas of InterestNanofluids, Colloids, Development of nanomaterials for energy-related applications, Microfluidics, Microreactors, Energy management, Thermal energy storage, Nanocomposites.
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    Asst. Professor - II

    ashutoshkumarscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - II
    Department Chemical Engineering
    Educational QualificationsPostdoc Fellow (SERB-NPDF): Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | PhD (Chemical Engineering): Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | M.E (Chemical Engineering): Indian Institute of Science Bangalore | B.Tech. (Chemical Engineering): BIT Sindri, Dhanbad
    Areas of InterestSubcritical & supercritical fluid Technology, Gasification, Hydrothermal Liquefaction, Pyrolysis, Hydrogen Production, Bio-oil, Biochar, Nanometal Carbon Hybrids, CNTs, CO2 Capture & Utilization, Wastewater Treatment, Catalyst Synthesis, Waste-to-Energy, Waste Management and Treatment.
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    Asst. Professor - II

    rashmiscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - II
    Department Biotechnology
    Educational QualificationsPost Doc- Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India, sponsored National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria(NFMC), National Repository for Microalgae and Cyanobacteria (NRMC Phase -II- Marine), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. Ph.D.- Microbial Biotechnology, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE, Govt. of India) sponsored Project, Department of Marine Biotechnology, National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria(NFMC), (Sponsored by DBT, Govt. of India), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. M.Sc., Applied Microbiology - S.R.M Arts and Science College (Affiliated to University of Madras), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. B.Sc., Microbiology - Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. PMI (Project Management)- completed certified training affiliated with Project Management Institute.
    Areas of InterestMicroalgae and Cyanobacterial Biotechnology - Morphological and Molecular Taxonomy, Mass cultivation, Bioremediation, Radionuclide and Heavy metal sequestration, Exopolysaccharides, Pigments, Biodiesel, CO2 sequestration, Desalination.
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    Asst. Professor - I - Research

    rajalakshmicarism.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation AP - I - Research
    Department Biotechnology
    Educational QualificationsB.S.M.S(Bachelor of Siddha Medicine & Surgery) M.Sc(Yoga)
    Areas of InterestStandardization and Quality analysis of Siddha medicines(Herbal,Matals and minerals) Attend out patient department and conduct medical camp at Vaithyanatha Arokiya Sala, Conserve the rare and endangered medicinal plants in our Theme based Herbal garden at Thachankurichi.
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    Research Scientist

    sriramscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation Research Scientist
    Department Research
    Educational QualificationsM.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D
    Areas of InterestBiochemistry, Study of Metabolic regulation,Environmental Sciences, Medicinal plants
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    Research Scientist - Research

    krishnakantscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation Research Scientist - Research
    Department Bioinformatics
    Educational Qualifications1. MK Bhan fellow (2023), RUSA 2.0 Post doc April 2019, Alagappa University (Availed fellowship 1 month) 2. PhD in Bioinformatics, Pondicherry University, 2018 3. M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, School Of Biotechnology, Devi Ahilya University, Indore, India, 82.16%, 2012 4. B.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Softvision college, Indore, India, 65% 2010 5. 12th Kendriya Vidyalaya chirimiri, CBSE Board , India, 74.4%, 2007 6. 10th Kendriya Vidyalaya chirimiri, CBSE Board , India, 68.2%, 2005. 7. Exams qualified: CSIR NET (AIR 16), DBT JRF, IISc JRF, GATE, CGSET, TNSET, SLET NE.
    Areas of InterestProtein purification, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Epitope designing, QSAR model, drug likeliness predictions, Molecular docking, Molecular Biology and Protein-Protein interactions and protein crystallography and structure analysis.
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    Post Doctoral Fellow

    balumahendranscbt.sastra.edu

    School School of Chemical & Biotechnology
    Designation Post Doctoral Fellow
    Department
    Educational QualificationsM.Sc., M.Phil., M.Ed., Ph.D.,
    Areas of InterestElectrochemical sensors, screen printed electrode fabrication, thin film, PECVD, Organic pollutant degradation, graphene, green synthesis, Nanomaterials, covalent organic framework, supercapacitor, supercapattery.
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