HANNAH RACHEL VASANTHI A. Professor

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  • Department of Biotechnology
  • School of Life Sciences
  • hrvasanthi@gmail.com

Academic Activity

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Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)

S.No Degree Subject/Title of thesis University/Board Year of Passing
1 PDF (CV Raman Fellow Nutrition and Health University of California, Davis (USA) 2015
2 PDF (BOYSCAST Fellow Novel Drug Development University of Connecticut (USA) 2008
3 Ph.D Biochemistry/Biochemical and Pharmacological Studies on some Seaweed on Gulf of Mannar- Southeast Coast of India Tamil University 2003
4 M.Phil Cardiac Science BITS-Pilani 1996
5 M.Sc. Biochemistry University of Madras 1994
6 B.Sc Biochemistry University of Madras 1992

Area of Specializaion

Biochemistry, Biochemical Pharmacology & Toxicology, Standardisation and Validation of AYUSH Drugs, Bioprospecting from Natural Products for Drug Discovery, Product development using Nanobiotechnology

Awards / Prizes Conferred

S.No Name / Title of the Award Type Name of the Agency conferred the Award Year of the Award Amount for Cash Award
1 YUKTHI Innovation Challenge 2023 NATIONAL AICTE & MoE Innovation Cell 2024 4 lakhs
2 Prof S P Thyagarajan and Prof. S. Rajarajan Endowment Award for Patent NATIONAL Inidan Association of Biomedical Scientists (IABMS) 2023 Medal and Certificat
3 UGC-BSR Mid Career Award NATIONAL UGC, Govt. of India 2021 10 Lakhs
4 Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB) INTERNATIONAL Royal Society of Biology 2020 -
5 VV Swaminathan Diamond Jubilee Award for 20 years of work on Medicinal Plants NATIONAL Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists (IABMS) 2019 Trophy & Certificate
6 INDO-US Raman Fellowship NATIONAL UGC, Govt. of India 2014 Rs.13,50,000
7 AGASTHIYAR Award for work on Siddha Medicine NATIONAL Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists (IABMS) 2013 Medal and Certificat
8 Fellow of the Inidan Association of Biomedical Scientists (FABMS) NATIONAL Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists (IABMS) 2009 -
9 Tamil Nadu Young Women Scientist Award in Medical Sciences and Native Medicine NATIONAL Tamilnadu State Science & Technology Council, Department of Higher Education 2009 Rs.25,000
10 Dr. P.D Sethi Award NATIONAL KONGPOSH Publication and ANCHROM 2008 Certificate
11 BOYSCAST Fellowship NATIONAL DST, Govt. of India 2007 Rs.12,00,000
12 Young Scientist Travel Award NATIONAL DST, Govt. of India 2004 Rs. 25,000

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 Lecturer Biochemistry MMM-BITS Training Centre, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Chennai
2 Lecturer Biochemistry Manikam College of Arts & Science, Thanjavur
3 Lecturer Biotechnology SASTRA University, Thanjavur
4 Assistant Professor Biochemistry Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai
5 Associate Professor Biochemistry Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai
6 Reader Biotechnology Pondicherry University
7 Associate Professor Biotechnology Pondicherry University
8 Professor Biotechnology Pondicherry University
9 Professor & Head Biotechnology Pondicherry University

Research Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution Area of Research
1 Lecturer Biotechnology SASTRA University, Thanjavur Herbal Drug Development
2 Assistant Professor Biochemistry Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai Scientific Validation of AYUSH Drugs & Herbal Drug Development
3 Associate Professor Biochemistry Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai Scientific Validation of AYUSH Drugs & Herbal Drug Development
4 Reader Biotechnology Pondicherry University Biochemical Pharmacology & Toxicology(Metabolic Disorders)
5 Associate Professor Biotechnology Pondicherry University Biochemical Pharmacology & Toxicology(Metabolic Disorders)
6 Professor Biotechnology Pondicherry University Biochemical Pharmacology & Toxicology of Natural Products including Foods
7 Professor & Head Biotechnology Pondicherry University Biochemical Pharmacology & Toxicology of Natural Products including Foods; Product development through Nanobiotechnology

Industry Experience

S.No Designation Company/Corporate Nature of Work

Contribution towards Innovation

S.No Name of the Work/Contribution Specialization Remarks
1 Combination of Horsegram for Cardioprotection Food Supplement/ Drug Development Complete Specification of patent filed
2 An alternative for microplastics useful in cosmetics Nanobiotechnology Provisional Patent filed and Replied to FER
3 A novel wound dressing formulation Nanobiotechnology Patent Granted, Recipient of YUKTHI Innovation Challenge

Patent Details

S.No Title Status Patent Number Year of Award Type Commercialized Status
1 A cosmetic composition with phytochemicals APPLIED 202341002903 2023 NATIONAL NO
2 A low-cost natural wound dressing nanoformulation and method of preparation thereof GRANTED 504608 2023 NATIONAL NO
3 Novel Combination with horsegram for the management of obesity APPLIED E2/896/2020/CHE 2020 NATIONAL NO
4 A Sensitive and Specific Biomarker of Acute Myocardial Infarction Patent filed- 05.04.2018; Published –19.04. 2019 APPLIED 201841013034A 2019 NATIONAL NO
5 A novel polyherbal formulation for treating rheumatoid arthritis as an immunomodulator GRANTED 287/CHE/2011 2013 NATIONAL YES

Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Cytotoxic Potential of Plumbagin-Loaded pH-Responsive Vaginal Nanoformulations M. Tamil Mani Subi, Selvasudha Nandakumar, Sivakumar Priyadarshini, Pradeep Kumar, Rakesh Singh, Hannah R. Vasanthi Applied Biochemistry & Biotechnology 10.1007/s12010-024-04987-3 2024 3.38
2 An in-silico approach - molecular docking analysis of flavonoids against GSK-3β and TNF-α targets in Alzheimer’s disease Viswanathan, S., Sivaraj, R., Vasanthi, A. H. R., Subramanian, K., & Ramesh, V. Journal of Receptors and Signal Transduction 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/10799893.2024.2396430 2024 2.6
3 Molecular docking analysis of flavonoids with AChE and BACE-1 Sittarthan Viswanathan* , , Thennavan Arumugam, Kavimani Subramanian1, Rengaraj Sivaraj, Vimalavathini Ramesh & A. Hannah Rachel Vasanthi Bioinformation 20(2): 103-109 2024 1.9
4 Synergistic Impact of Mangiferin with Metformin and Gliclazide on Diabetic Neuropathic Pain Vidhushini Sekar, Malarvizhi R., Sugumar Mani & Hannah R. Vasanthi Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43450-024-00533-8 2024 1.6
5 Design, fabrication, and evaluation of keratin and pectin incorporated supramolecular structured zero-oxidation state selenium nanogel blended 3D prin Chilaka Baburao, Nandakumar Selvasudha,Kunal Kishore, S. Priyadharshini, T.S. Manikandamaharaj, M. Prabhu Deva, B.M. Jaffar Ali, Hannah R. Vasanthi International Journal of Biological Macromolecules https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131769 2024 8.2
6 Vaginal drug delivery system: A promising route of drug administration for local and systemic diseases M. Tamil Mani Subi, Selvasudha Nandakumar, Hannah R. Vasanthi Drug Discovery Today https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drudis.2024.104012 2024 7.4
7 Molecular modelling and biological evaluation of phyto-molecules as potential activators of gluconolactone oxidase (GULO) Sneha Sivadas, Amaresh Kumar Mohanty, Saranga Rajesh, Suresh Kumar Muthuvel and Hannah R. Vasanthi Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2187227 2023 5.235
8 Methyldecanoate isolated from marine algae Turbinaria ornata enhances immunomodulation in LPS induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 macrophages via iNOS/N Meenakshi Bhardwaj, Veeresh Kumar Sali, R Malarvizhi, Sugumar Mani, TK Padmavathy, Hannah R Vasanthi Inflammopharmacology 10.1007/s10787-022-01116-6. 2023 5.093
9 Pectin encapsulated novel nanocomposite augments wound healing in Sprague Dawley rats Kunal Kishore , Saranga Rajesh , Sneha Sivadas, N. Selvasudha , R. Barathidasan , Hannah R. Vasanthi Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications Vol 6, 100370, 1-11 2023 5.5
10 Silver Nanoparticle Synthesized with Fenugreek Leaves Is Biologically Potent than Chemically Synthesized Nanoparticle Kunal Kishore, Pooja Prasad, Nandakumar Selvasudha, Saranga Rajesh & Hannah R. Vasanthi Kunal Kishore, Pooja Prasad, Nandakumar Selvasudha, Saranga Rajesh & Hannah R. Vasanthi https://doi.org/10.1007/s12247-023-09769-8 2023 2.6
11 Insights from molecular network analysis to docking of sterubin with potential targets. Sittarthan Viswanathan, Kavimani Subramanian, Vimalavathini Ramesh and Hannah Rachel Vasanthi Bioinformation 19. 1184-1192 2023 1.9
12 Diosgenin promoted glucose uptake by attenuation of high glucose induced blockade of PI3K-Akt-GLUT4 pathway and ER stress. Prajapath R, Kumar Sali V, Bharadwaj M, R. Malarvizhi. R. Vasanthi H.R. Biomedicine 43(6). 2023 0
13 Seaweeds derived ulvan and alginate polysaccharides encapsulated microbeads–Alternate for plastic microbeads in exfoliating cosmetic products Nandakumar Selvasudha, Raksha Goswami, M. Tamil Mani Subi, Saranga Rajesh, Kunal Kishore, Hannah R. Vasanthi Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications Volume 6, December 2023, 100342 2023 5.5
14 Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vivo Toxicological Evaluation of Copper (II) Oxide Containing Herbometallic Siddha Nanocomplex “Thamira Parpam 96. Parameshwari RP, Verasundaram M, Manikandamathavan, C. Chandonitha, Hannah R. Vasanthi, M.Vasanthkumar, V. Vijayakumar, Rajeshkumar Shanmugam, Saravanan Sekaran, B. Unni Nair, D. Chamundeeswari, S Fronteirs in Bioengineering and Biotechnology https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2022.849441 2022 5.809
15 The multifaceted role of pectin in keratin based nanocomposite with antimicrobial and anti-oxidant activity Kunal Kishore, N.Selvasudha, Tamilmani Subi, Hannah R. Vasanthi Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology Vol 75, September, 103661 2022 5.062
16 Traditional Manipuri Cuisine and Prospects of Promoting Medicinal Plant based Food Tourism in Post COVID-19 S.G.Devi, Sherry Abraham, Priyanka Babu. N, Hannah R. Vasanthi International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems Vol 15 COVID -19 Issue 2022 0.52
17 Spermacoce hispida Linn: A critical review on pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, and pharmacology based on traditional claims Lakshmisunadaram R. and Hannah R Vasanthi Phytomedicine Plus Vol 2, 100143 2022 1.002
18 Immunomodulatory Activity of Brown Algae Turbinaria ornata Derived Sulfated Polysaccharide on LPS Induced Systemic Inflammation Meenakshi Bhardwaj, Sugumar Mani, Malarvizhi R, Veeresh Kumar Sali, Hannah R Vasanthi Phytomedicine 29(5) ;89:153615 2021 5.340
19 Plausible Influence of Atorvastatin and Dietary Legumes (Horsegram and Groundnut) in Dyslipidemia in Experimental Rodents R Malarvizhi, Sugumar Mani, Veeresh K Sali, P Nithya, Vidhushini Sekar, Hannah R Vasanthi Phytomedicine Plus Volume 1, Issue 2, 100032 2021 1.002
20 Macrotyloma uniflorum alleviates metabolic syndrome through modulation of adipokines and PPARs Malarvizhi R, Sugumar Mani, Veeresh K Sali, Meenakshi Bhardwaj, Hannah R Vasanthi Journal of Food Biochemistry Volume45, Issue2 February 2021 e13595 2021 2.720
21 Preclinical animal studies in ischemic stroke: Challenges and some solutions Sunil K Narayan, Simy Grace Cherian, Prakash Babu Phaniti, Saravana Babu Chidambaram, A Hannah Rachel Vasanthi, Murugesan Arumugam Animal Models and Experimental Medicine Volume4, Issue2 Pages 104-115 2021 0
22 Palliative Role of Aqueous Ginger Extract on N-Nitroso-N-Methylurea-Induced Gastric Cancer, Nutrition and Cancer, 72:1, 157-169 (I.F-2.029). Debjani P. Mansingh, Shalini Pradhan, Deeptarup Biswas, R. Barathidasan, Hannah R. Vasanthi Nutrition and Cancer 72:1, 157-169 2020 2.363
23 Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzyme by bioflavonoids in horsegram seeds alleviates pain and inflammation. Malarvizhi R, Veeresh Kumar Sali, Meenakshi Bhardwaj, Sugumar Mani, Hannah R. Vasanthi Combinatorial chemistry and high throughput screening 10.2174/1386207323666200127114551 2020 1.503
24 Neophytadiene from Turbinaria ornata Suppresses LPS-Induced Inflammatory Response in RAW 264.7 Macrophages and Sprague Dawley Rats Meenakshi Bhardwaj, Veeresh Kumar Sali, Sugumar Mani and Hannah R. Vasanthi. Inflammation 43, 937–950 2020 3.923
25 Type 5 17-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/prostaglandin F synthase (AKR1C3) inhibition and potential anti-proliferative activity of cholest-4-ene-3,6-dio Veeresh Kumar Sali, SugumarMani, MeenaloshaniG, Anbumani Velmurugan Ilavarasi, Hannah R.Vasanthi Steroids 159 :108638 2020 2.716
26 Refinement of LPS induced Sepsis in SD Rats to Mimic Human Sepsis Meenakshi Bhardwaj, Rutuja Patil, Sugumar Mani, Malarvizhi R, Hannah R Vasanthi Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal 13(1) 335-346 2020 0.63
27 Sulfated polysaccharide from Turbinaria ornata suppress lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory response in RAW 264.7 macrophages Meenakshi Bhardwaj, PadmavathyT.K. Sugumar Mani, Malarvizhi R, Veeresh Kumar Sali, Hannah R Vasanthi International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Vol164, 4299-4305 2020 6.953
28 Bladder neoplasms and NF-κB: an unfathomed association. Charles Emmanuel Jebaraj Walter, Sankari Durairajan, Kalaiselvi Periyandavan, George Priya Doss C, Dicky John Davis G, Hannah R Vasanthi, Thanka Johnson and Hatem Zayed Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics, 20 (5), 497-508. 2020 4.096
29 Positive interaction of mangiferin with selected oral hypoglycemic drugs: a therapeutic strategy to alleviate diabetic nephropathy in experimental rat Vidhushini Sekar, Sugumar Mani, R. Malarvizhi, R. Barathidasan, Hannah R. Vasanthi Molecular Biology Reports 47:4465–4475 2020 2.316
30 Potential Wound Healing Properties of a Polyherbal Formulation (Amrit oil) in an Experimental Model on Wistar Rats Malarvizhi R, Abhishek Poddar, Barathidasan R, Kishore K. Kanuga. Biomedicine 39(1):40-51 2019 0
31 Dalspinin isolated from Spermacoce hispida (Linn.) protects H9c2 cardiomyocytes from hypoxic injury by modulating oxidative stress and apoptosis. Sundaram RL, Vasanthi HR. Journal of Ethanopharmacology 241:111962. 2019 3.690
32 Antidiabetic effect of mangiferin in combination with oral hypoglycemic agents metformin and gliclazide Sekar V, Mani S, Malarvizhi R, Nithya P, Vasanthi HR Phytomedicine 1;59:152901 2019 4.268
33 Mangiferin from mangoes attenuates post-prandial glucose by inhibiting α glucosidase and α amylase activity VidhushiniSekar, Sayan Chakraborty, Sugumar Mani, Veeresh Kumar Sali. South African Journal of Botany SAJB-01948; 6 2018 1.504
34 Protective effect of rutin isolated from Spermococe hispida against cobalt chloride-induced hypoxic injury in H9c2 cells by inhibiting oxidative stres Lakshmi Sundaram.R , Veeresh Kumar Sali , Hannah R. Vasanthi Phytomedicine 1;51:196-204. 2018 4.16
35 Hydroxycitric acid- induced activation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors in 3T3 L1 adipocyte cells Parjapath R, Sali VK, Kannan SM, Kurapati A, Vasanthi HR Pharmacognosy Research 10:3, 275-281 2018 0.842
36 Therapeutic potential of Boerhavia diffusa L. against cyclosporine A-Induced mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis in madin–Darby canine kidney ce MK Kalaivani, Sumathy Arockiasamy, Cordelia John, Hannah Rachel Vasanthi, P Soundararajan Pharmacognosy Magazine 14:55,132-140 2018 1.525
37 Isolation and evaluation of phytoconstituents from red algae Acanthophora spicifera as relative apoptotic agent towards A549 and Hela cancer cell line Veeresh Kumar Sali, Malarvizhi R, Manikandamadhavan M and Hannah R Vasanthi Algal Research 32 (2018) 172–181 2018 5.01
38 Allin the precursor of Allicin in garlic extract mitigates proliferation of gastric adenocarcinoma cells by modulating apoptosis Debjani P Mansingh, NibeditaDalpati, Veeresh Kumar Sali and Hannah R Vasanthi Pharmacognosy Magazine 24(6):1585-92 2018 1.525
39 Evaluation of in-vitro antioxidant and cytotoxicity activity of selected marine algae of Gulf of Mannar (Southeast coast of India) Veeresh Kumar Sali,Malarvizhi R, Nithya P and Hannah R Vasanthi Seaweed Research Utilization 39(2):28-34 2017 1.5
40 Antiurolithiatic Effect of Sirupeelai Samoola Kudineer – A Polyherbal Siddha Decoction on Ethylene Glycol Induced Renal Calculus in Experimental Rat Hannah R. Vasanthi, V. Muthulakshmi, V. Gayathri, R. Manikandan, S. Ananthi, Sarah Kuruvilla Pharmacogn.Mag 13(50) 273-279 2017 1.525
41 Anti-arthritic potential of marine macroalgae Turbinaria ornata in Complete Freund s Adjuvant induced rats Ananthi S, Gayathri V, Malarvizhi R, Bhardwaj M, Vasanthi HR. Experimental and Toxicologic pathology 69(8):672-680 2017 1.975
42 Relative apoptotic potential and specific G1 arrest of stigmasterol and cinnamic acid isolated from the brown algae Padina gymnospora in HeLa and A549 Veeresh Kumar Sali, Debjani P. Mansingh and Hannah R. Vasanthi Med. Chem. Commun. 7,1429-1435 2016 2.410
43 Steroidal saponins diosgenin from Dioscorea bulbifera protects cardiac cells from hypoxia-reoxygenation injury through modulation of pro-survival and Jayachandran KS, Hannah R.Vasanthi, Gurusamy N. Phcog Mag S1:14-20. 2016 1.525
44 Nymphaea nouchali Burm. hydroalcoholic seed extract increases glucose consumption in 3T3-L1 adipocytes through activation of peroxisome proliferator-a Mabel Parimala, M. Debjani, Hannah R Vasanthi, Francis Gricilda Shoba J Adv Pharm Technol Res. 6(4): 183– 189 2015 1.28
45 QSAR based docking studies of marine algal anticancer compounds as inhibitors of protein kinase B (PKBβ) Dicky John Davis, Hannah R. Vasanthi European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 76, 110– 118 2015 6.22
46 Gingival, plasma, and salivary levels of melatonin in peridontally healthy individuals and chronic periodontitis patients: A pilot Study Thodur Madapusi Balaji, Hannah R Vasanthi, Suresh Ranga Rao. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 9(3) 2015 0.81
47 Salivary Diagnostics: A Brief Review Narasimhan Malathi, Sabesan Mythili, Hannah R. Vasanthi ISRN Dentistry 2014, 8 2014 0.9
48 Influence of algal constituents of Acanthophora spicifera in carbon tetrachloride induced liver damage in rats Hannah R.Vasanthi, A Jaswanth, K.Atmaja, G.V.Rajamanickam Seaweed Res. Utilisation Journal 35 (1&2): 1-10 2013 1.5
49 PPARs and Diosgenin a chemico biological insight in NIDDM M.K.Sangeetha, Nitin Shri Shri Mal, Atmaja K., Veeresh Kumar Sali, Hannah R Vasanthi Chemico biological Interactions 206, 403-410 2013 2.86
50 Sub-acute Toxicity profile of a modified resveratrol supplement M.K.Sangeetha, D.EazhisaiVallabi, Veeresh Kumar Sali, J.Thanka,Hannah R. Vasanthi Food and Chemical Toxicology 59, 492-500 2013 4.679
51 Anti-diabetic property of Tinospora cordifolia and its active compound is mediated through the expression of Glut-4 in L6 myotubes M.K. Sangeetha, C.D. MohanaPriya, Hannah R. Vasanthi Phytomedicine 20, 246-248 2013 3.26
52 Antihyperlipidemic potential of polyphenol and glycoside rich Nerium Olender flower against trition WR-1339-induced hyperlipidemia in experimental Spr V. Gayathri, S. Anandhi and Hannah R. Vasanthi Journal of Chemistry 2013:8 2013 1.790
53 Restoration of arsenite induced hepato-toxicity by crude tannin rich fraction of Theobroma cacao in Sprague Dawley rats C. Chandronitha, V.Gayathri, S. Anandhi, Hannah R. Vasanthi Food Res. International 50(2013) 46-54 2013 4.972
54 Effectiveness of Cassia occidentalis on pentylenetetrazole-induced Oxidative stress and kindling in rat Raman Lakshmi sundaram, Ganapathy Ramakrishnan, PeriyathambiKalaivani, Veeraragavan Gayathri, SubashAnanthi, S. Saranya, Hannah R.Vasanthi Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 1-6. 2012 1.903
55 Evaluation of anti gastric ulcer activities of four Gracilaria species from southeast coast of India in albino rats Hannah R. Vasanthi, Veeresh Kumar Sali, A. Jaswanth and G.V. Rajamanickam Seaweed research utilisation 34 (1&2) 1-8 2012 1.5
56 Anomalous behavior of Pentacoordinate Copper complexes of dimethylphenanthroline and derivatives of terpyridine ligands: Studies on DNA binding, cleav Subramaniyam Rajalakshmi, Thomas Weyhermüller, Allen J. Freddy, Hannah R. Vasanthi and Balachandran Unni Nair. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 46: 608-617 2011 5.572
57 Cardioprotective Effect of Nerium oleander Flower against Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Oxidative Stress in Experimental Rats V. Gayathri, S. Ananthi, C. Chandronitha, G. Ramakrishnan, R. Lakshmi Sundaram, and Hannah R. Vasanthi. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 16 (1) 96-104 2011 1.87
58 Seaweed metabolite database(SWMD): A database of natural compounds from marine algae Bioinformation Dicky John Davis and Hannah R.Vasanthi Bioinformation 5(8): 361-364 2011 0.87
59 Tinospora cordifolia attenuates oxidative stress and distorted carbohydrate metabolism in experimentally induced type 2 diabetes in rats Sangeetha MK, Balaji Raghavendran HR, Gayathri V, Hannah R. Vasanthi J Nat Med 65(3-4):544-50 2011 1.467
60 Cytotoxic copper (II) complex of tripyridoquinoxaline with DNA hydrolase activity V.M. Manikandamathavan, M. Kavitha, V. Uma, R.P. Parameswari, Hannah R. Vasanthi,Balachandran Unni Nair Polyhedron 30: 1604– 1611 2011 2.27
61 Hypolipidemic potential of flowers of Nerium oleander in high fat diet fed Sprague Dawley rats Veeraraghavan Gayathri, SubhashAnanthi, M.K.Sangeetha, ChandranayagamChandronitha, Hannah R Vasanthi. Natural Product Research 25:11,1110-1114 2011 2.060
62 Toxicological evaluation of an antilithiatic polyherbal Siddha formulation–Sirupeellai Samoola Kudineer in experimental rats V Gayathri, V Muthulakshmi, C Chandronitha, M Vasanthkumar, G Ramakrishnan, S Ananthi, Sarah Kuruvilla and Hannah R Vasanthi Human and Experimental Toxicology 30:8,952-964 2011 2.06
63 Cardioprotective effect of lemon grass as evidenced by biochemical and histopathological changes in experimentally induced cardiotoxicity K Gayathri, KS Jayachandran, Hannah R Vasanthi and GV Rajamanickam Human and Experimental Toxicology 30: 1073-1082 2011 2.06
64 Cytotoxic Copper (II) Mixed Ligand Complexes: Crystal Structure and DNA Cleavage Activity Verasuntharam M. Manikandamathavan, Royapuram P. Parameswari, Thomas Weyhermüller, Hannah R. Vasanthi and Balachandran Unni Nair European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 46(9):4537-47 2011 5.572
65 Free radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory potential of a marine brown alga Turbinaria ornata (Tuner. J. Agardh) SubhashAnanthi, Veeraraghavan Gayathri, ChandranayagamChandronitha, Raman Lakshmisundaram, Hannah R Vasanthi. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences. 20(5):664-670 2011 0.31
66 Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory property of Turbinaria ornata Subhash Ananthi, Veeraraghavan Gayathri, ChandranayagamChandronitha, M.K.Sangeetha, Hannah R Vasanthi. Seaweed Research Utilisation 32(1& 2): 37-46. 2010 1.5
67 Protective role of air potato Dioscorea bulbifera) of yam family in myocardial ischemic reperfusion injury Hannah R Vasanthi, Subhendu Mukherjee, Diptarka Ray, Karuppiah Shanmugasundara Pandian Jayachandran, Istvan Lekli and Dipak Kumar Das. Food and Function. 1, 278- 283. 2010 4.172
68 Flavonoid rich fraction of Dioscorea bulbifera Linn. (Yam) enhances mitochondrial enzymes and antioxidant status and thereby protects heart from isopr K.S.Jayachandran, Hannah R.Vasanthi, G.V. Rajamanickam Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 11(8):887-894. 2010 3.4
69 Protective Role of Tannin Rich Fraction of Camellia Sinensis in Tissue Arsenic Burden in Sprague Dawley Rats C.Chandronitha, S.Ananthi, G.Ramakrishnan, R.Lakshmisundaram, V.Gayathri, Hannah R.Vasanthi. Human and Experimental Toxicology 29(9) 705–719 2010 2.06
70 Prophylactic role of a herbomineral drug -Thamira parpam against Cysteamine induced oxidative stress in liver and duodenum R P Parameswari, M Vasanthkumar, VVijaya Kumar, G.Ramakrishnan, M K Sangeetha, H Balaji Raghavendran, D Chamundeeswari and Hannah R Vasanthi. Biol Trace Elem Res 138:212–225 2010 2.45
71 Anti-ulcer role of Herbomineral Siddha Drug –Thamira Parpam on Experimentally Induced gastric mucosal damage in Rats M Vasanthkumar, R P Parameswari, V Vijaya Kumar, M K Sangeetha, V Gayathri, H Balaji Raghavendran, D Chamundeeswari and Hannah R Vasanthi Human and Experimental Toxicology 29(3), 161-173 2010 2.06
72 In vitro antioxidant and in vivo anti-inflammatory potential of crude polysaccharide from Turbinaria ornata (brown alga) Subash Ananthi, Hanumantha Rao Balaji Raghavendran, AdoorGopalan Sunil, Veeraraghavan Gayathri, Ganapathy Ramakrishnan and Hannah R. Vasanthi Food and Chemical Toxicology Vol.48.187-192 2010 4.679
73 Anti lipoperoxidative and membrane stabilising effect of diosgenin, in experimentally induced myocardial infarction K.S.Jayachandran, Hannah R. Vasanthi, G.V.Rajamanickam Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry 327:203- 210 2009 3.396
74 Anti-hepatocarcinogenicAyurvedic herbal remedy reduces the extent of diethylnitrosamine-induced oxidative stress in rats Prasanna Galhena, Ira Thabrew, Mayuri G. Tammitiyagodage and Hannah R. Vasanthi Pharmacognosy Magazine 17(4), 19-26. 2009 1.085
75 Hepatoprotective and Antioxidant Activity of two iridoids from Mussaenda donaaurora Vidyalakshmi K.S, Nagarajan S, Hannah R.Vasanthi, Venkappaya, and G.V.Rajamanickam Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C 64 (5-6): 329-334 2009 1,885
76 Anti-hepatocarcinogenicAyurvedic herbal remedy reduces the extent of diethylnitrosamine-induced oxidative stress in rats Prasanna Galhena, Ira Thabrew, Mayuri G. Tammitiyagodage and Hannah R. Vasanthi Pharmacognosy Magazine Vol.4, Issue 17, 19-26 2009 1.085
77 Potential Role of Borreria hispida in Ameliorating the Cardiovasular Risk Factor Hannah R. Vasanthi, Subhendu Mukherjee, Istvan Lekli, Diptarka Ray, Gayathri Veeraraghavan, Dipak. K. Das Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology Jun; 53(6):499-506 2009 3.105
78 In-Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Green Alga Halimeda Tuna S.Ananthi, C.Chandronitha,C.SaravanaBabu, Hannah R Vasanthi Seaweed Research Utilisation 30:141 – 147. 2008 1.5
79 Standardisation of a Siddha formulation Amukkara Churnam by HPTLC Jeganathan N.S, KannanK, ManavalanR and Hannah R Vasanthi African Journal of Traditional,Complementary and Alternative Medicines 5 (2): 131-140. 2008 0.92
80 Development and Validation of an HPTLC Method for Simultaneous Estimation of Excitatory Neurotransmitters in Rat Brain SaravanaBabu C., A.G.Sunil., Hannah R. Vasanthi, V.S. Muthuswamy, M. Ramanathan Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies 30(19): 2891-2902 2007 1.467
81 Anti inflammatory activity of Plumbago capensis Charles Dorni A.I., Vidhyalakshmi K.S., Hannah R. Vasanthi., Rajamanickam G.V., and Dubey G.P Pharmacognosy Magazine 2(8) 239-243 2006 1.085
82 Tumoricidal effect of the red algae Acanthophora spicifera on Ehrlich’s ascites carcinoma cells Hannah R.Vasanthi, G.V.Rajamanickam, and A. Saraswathy Seaweed Research Utilisation 26:217-223 2006 1.5
83 Free Radical Scavenging and Antioxidant Activity of red algae Acanthophora spicifera Hannah R. Vasanthi, A.I Charles Dorni, K.S. Vidhyalakshmi, G.V.Rajamanickam Seaweed Research Utilisation 28:1-7 2006 1.5
84 In-vitro Snake Venom Detoxifying Action of Some Marine Algae of Gulf of Mannar, South-east Coast of India Hannah R.Vasanthi, A Jaswanth, V.Krishnaraj, G.V.Rajamanickam and A.Saraswathy Phytotherapy Research 17, 1217- 1219 2003 4.08
85 Control of urinary risk factors of stones byPadinaboergesenii (Allander& Kraft) brown algae on experimental hyperoxaluria Hannah R.Vasanthi, A Jaswanth, G.V.Rajamanickam and A.Saraswathy Journal of Natural Remedies 3/2:189-194 2003 0.535
86 Variation in the chemicalConstituents present in HypneavalentiaeinTuticorin and Mandapam coast- An environmental impact Hannah R.Vasanthi and G.V.Rajamanickam Seaweed Research Utilisation 25: 115-122 2003 1.5
87 Fatty acid profile of some macroalgae in and around Rameshwaram coastal water Hannah R.Vasanthi, G.V.Rajamanickam and A.Saraswathy Seaweed Research Utilisation 25: 123-126 2003 1.5
88 Vitamin E (Tocopherol) content in some marine macroalgae of Gulf of Mannar”, Seaweed Res. Utiln.24: 107-110. Hannah R.Vasanthi, A.Saraswathy, G.V.Rajamanickam Seaweed Research Utilisation 24: 107-110 2002 1.5

Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Variations in the Piperine content in three varieties of Pepper and mapping its anti-inflammatory potential by molecular docking Julfequar Hussain, Veeresh kumar Sali, Hannah R. Vasanthi Natural Resources for Human Health 10.53365/nrfhh/150494 2022 0
2 Grape Seed Extract and its Effects on Diabetes and its Complications Vidhushini Sekar and Hannah R Vasanthi Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity 2(2) 001-004 2017 1.06
3 Adipogenesis in Obesity is modulated by IP6 in Peanuts through Activation of Nuclear Receptors(PPARs) Malarvizhi R, Sali V.K, Kumari M, Hannah R. Vasanthi J Obesity & Overweight 1(3):303 2015 0
4 Salivary Heart Fatty Acid Binding Protein - A Novel Biomarker of Myocardial Damage. Mythili S, Malathi N, Hannah R. Vasanthi Oral Hygiene & Health 2:141 2014 0
5 Identification of Some Bioactive Constituents of Glycosmis pentaphylla Retz.DC using GC-MS Sivakumar M, D Chamundeeswari, NaliniGanesan, HannahR.Vasanthi World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 3:4, 1811-1818 2014 0
6 Multifaceted role of tocotrienols in cardioprotection supports their structure: function relation Hannah R. Vasanthi, RP Parameshwari, Dipak K. Das Genes & Nutrition. 7(1):19-28 2012 3.015
7 In-vitro alpha glucosidase inhibitory activity of Abraga chendooram, A Siddha drug R. Sathish R. Madhavan, Hannah R. Vasanthi Arul Amudhan International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences 1(3-1) 79-81 2012 0
8 Indian Spices for Healthy Heart – An Overview Hannah R. Vasanthi and R.P.Parameswari Current Cardiology Reviews 6(4): 274 - 279 2010 2.7
9 Safety and bioactive potential of a traditional polyherbal formulation “Sirupeelai Samoola Kudineer Vallinayagam Muthulakshmi, Veeraraghavan Gayathri, SubhashAnanthi, Raman Lakshmi Sundaram, Royapuram Parthasarathy Parameswari, Johnson Thanka and Hannah R Vasanthi Journal of Pharmacy Research 3(9),2211-2214 2010 1.1
10 Plant kingdom claims for insulin Sangeetha M.K. and Hannah R. Vasanthi Sri Ramachandra University Journal of Medicine August, 24 – 31 2009 0
11 Effect of Basella rubra in diabetic rats Nirmala A, S.Saroja and Hannah R.Vasanthi Journal of Medicinal Food Plants Ed.-1:10-15 2009 0
12 Hypoglycemic effect of Basella rubra in Streptozotocin – induced diabetic albino rats A.Nirmala, S.Saroja, Hannah R. Vasanthi and G.Lalitha Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy Vol: 1 (2) pp. 025-030 2009 0.3
13 Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Mussaenda Species (Rubiaceae) Vidyalakshmi K.S, Hannah R.Vasanthi, G.V.Rajamanickam Ethnobotanical Leaflets 12: 469-475 2008 0
14 Ani-Mitotic and Cytotoxic Effect of Mussaenda queensirkit Vidhyalakshmi K.S., Charles Dorni A.I., Hannah R. Vasanthi., Journal of Pharmacology &Toxicology 2(7): 660-665. 2007 0
15 HPTLC Method for the Quantification of Plumbagin in three Plumbago Species Charles Dorni A.I., Vidhyalakshmi K.S., Hannah R. Vasanthi Res Jour Phytochem 1 (1): 46-51 2007 1.072
16 Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Mussaendaglabra K.S. Vidyalakshmi, A.I. Charles Dorni, Hannah R. Vasanthi, G.V. Rajamanickam and D. Sukumar Journal of Applied Science 6 (10): 2251-2256 2006 0.773
17 Therapeutic Efficacy of an Ayurvedic Formulation in Neuropyschiatric Disorders of the Elderly Aruna Agarwal,Hannah Rachel Vasanthi, D.P.Athrey, G.P.Dubey Ind.Jour.Clin.Practice 15 (4): 40-54 2004 0
18 Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) Content and its relationship with metal ions in some marine macroalgae Hannah R.Vasanthi, G.V.Rajamanickam, and A.Saraswathy Indian Hydrobiology Vol 7: 29-34 2004 0

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Details of Conference Publication Page Nos. Year
1 Siddha System of Medicine and Herbal Remedies Eugene Wilson, Hannah R. Vasanthi, GV. Rajamanickam and GP Dubey Proc 2nd International Conference on Herbal Drugs, Health and Tourism 111 2003
2 Scientific Validation of the Marine Red Algae Hypneavalentiae (Turn) Mont. In Snake Venom Detoxification Hannah R.Vasanthi,AJaswanth, G.V.Rajamanickam and A.Saraswathy Proc of the National Seminar in Siddha Medicine: R&DInstitutes and Pharmaceutical Industries 9-10 2002
3 Screening of Haematinic activity in some marine macro algae Hannah R.Vasanthi, A Jaswanth, V.Krishnaraj, G.V.Rajamanickam and A.Saraswathy Proc of the National Seminar on Marine Diversity as a source of Food and Medicine 26-28 2002
4 Natural Antioxidants in some marine algae of the Gulf of Mannar Hannah R.Vasanthi,G.V.Rajamanickam and A.Saraswathy Proc of the National Seminar on Marine and Coastal Ecosystems 26-27 2001

Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.

Chapters in Books

S.No Title of the Chapters Name of the Authors Title of the Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Antioxidant potential of bioactive molecules from marine algae in chronic diseases: a critical review of antioxidants from Indian waters Tamil Mani Subi M, Nandakumar Selvasudha, Adhil Ashraf and Hannah R. Vasanthi Marine Antioxidants Elsevier 2022 978-0-323-90256-4
2 Flavonoids, mitochondrial enzymes and heart protection Sneha Sivadas, Nandakumar Selvasudha, Pooja Prasad and Hannah R. Vasanthi Molecular Nutrition and Mitochondria Metabolic Deficits, Whole-Diet Interventions, and Targeted Nutraceuticals Academic Press (Elsevier) 2022 978-0-323-90256-4
3 Biomedical Potential of Marine Macroalgae in Modulating Chronic Disease Pathologies Meenakshi Bhardwaj, Hannah R Vasanthi Algae for Food - Cultivation, Processing, and Nutritional Benefits CRC Press ( Taylor & Francis Group) 2021 978-0-367-76208-7 (hbk) , 978-0-367-76209-4 (pbk)
4 Medicinal value of Tinospora cordifolia: Anti-Diabetic Potential and Mechanism of Action of Bioactive Molecules Sangeetha M.K. and Hannah R. Vasanthi Metabolic Disorders: Diabetes I & II Studium press 2018 1-62699-083-2
5 MitomiRs Keep the HEART beating Samarjit Das, Hannah R. Vasanthi and Ramesh Prajapath Mitochondrial Dynamics in Cardiovascular Medicine Springer 2017 978-3-3-319-55329-0
6 HPTLC as a Tool for Standardizing Drugs from Medicinal Plants K.S. Jayachandran, Veeresh Kumar Sali and Hannah R. Vasanthi Analytical and Processing Techniques of the Series Studium Press 2016 1-62699-078-6
7 Myocardial Adaptation and Autophagy Dipak K. Das and Hannah R. Vasanthi Cardiac Adaptations Springer Science + Business Media New York 2013 978-1-4614-5202-7
8 Clues for Cancer from Ocean-Derived Molecules and Role of In Silico Techniquesin Anticancer Drug Discovery G. Dicky John Davis, Veeresh Kumar Sali, and Hannah R. Vasanthi Marine Pharmacology: Trends and Applications CRC Press Taylor & Francis group 2012 9781439892299
9 Resveratrol in Dermal Health Dipak K. Das and Hannah R. Vasanthi Bioactive Dietary Factors and Dermatological Health Humana Press 2012 978-1-62703-167-7
10 Herbal Remedies as modulators of Redox Biology in Metabolic Disorders Hannah R.Vasanthi Oxidative Stress in Health and Disease Excel India 2011 978-93-80697-53-6
11 Marine Algae as Biomonitors of Pollution at Tuticorin Coast-Southeast Coast of India Hannah R. Vasanthi and G.V.Rajamanickam Coastal Hazards IGC Publication 2010 2011323832
12 Pharmacological Potential of seaweeds of Indian Coast Hannah R. Vasanthi and G.V.Rajamanickam Marine Pharmacology School of marine science Alagappa University 2010 978-93-80400-12-9
13 Dietary Supplements, Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Disorders Hannah R. Vasanthi, Nesrin Kartal-Özer, Angelo Azziand Dipak K.Das Modern Dietary fat Intakes in Disease Promotion Springer Science+Business Media, 2010 978-1-60327-571-2
14 Food is Medicine and Medicine is Food – A Siddha Perspective Muthulakshmi, Vijayakumar, Vasanthkumar, Hannah R. Vasanthi Functional Food for Chronic Diseases D & A Inc./FF Publishing 2009 0-9767535-5-5-3
15 Function and Biochemistry of Resveratrol Samarjit Das, Hannah R. Vasanthi and Dipak K. Das Plant Phenolics and Human Health: Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Pharmacology John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009 978-0-470-28721-7
16 Application of Radio-Ligand Receptor Binding Technique for Evaluation of Therapeutic Efficacy as well as Biological Standardization of an Ayurvedic F Aruna Agarwal, Eugene Wilson, Hannah Rachel Vasanthi and G.P.Dubey Chronic Inflammatory Diseases & Nutraceuticals Prof. S. N. Tripathi Memorial Foundation 2005 81-900350-2-9

Edited Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.

Ongoing Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Screening of plant molecules to activate GULO gene and modulate hyperglycemia by synthesising Ascorbic acid- In-silico, In-vitro and In-vivo Studies BSR-UGC (Mid Career Award) 2021-2023 Rs. 10 Lakhs 2021

Ongoing Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year

Completed Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Scientific Evaluation of a Ayurvedic Polyherbal Formulation PANKARE in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus and its Complications DST (DPRP) 2years Rs. 110.10 Lakhs 2016
2 A Pragmatic Scientific Evaluation of two phytomedicines for the management of metabolic syndrome related obesity DST (SERC)- Health Sciences 3 Years Rs. 44.22 Lakhs 2012
3 Anticancer Potential of Selected Marine Algae of Gulf of Mannar (Southeast coast of India) UGC (MRP) 3 Years Rs. 10.2 Lakhs 2011
4 Scientific Evaluation of Copper containing Herbo mineral formulation for the management of Ulcers under National Initiative on Metal Based Drugs. DST (SERC) 5 Years Rs. 114.250 Lakhs 2008
5 Preclinical Studies of a Polyherbal and Herbomineral Drug in the management of Urolithiasis –A Comparative Study AYUSH (EMR) 3 Years Rs. 22.89 lakhs 2007
6 Scientific Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy Profile of an AyurvedicPolyherbal Formulation in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis DST Drugs and Pharmaceutical Division 3 years Rs. 118.673 lakhs 2006
7 Scientific Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy Profile of an AyurvedicPolyherbal Formulation in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus DST Drugs and Pharmaceutical Division 3 Years Rs. 119.902 lakhs 2005
8 Scientific Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy Profile of Herbal Siddha Formulation in the Management of Leucoderma DST Drugs and Pharmaceutical Division 2 years Rs. 80.3 lakhs 2004
9 Scientific Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy Profile of Herbal Siddha Formulation in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis DST Drugs and Pharmaceutical Division 3 years Rs. 100 lakhs 2003

Completed Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Design a Study in Guinea Pigs for GULO Activation ENCODE NUTRITION (USA) Bill Sardi 2 months 4500$ ( 3,17,000) 2020
2 Efficacy study of New molecules in Comparison to existing oral contraceptives Crenza Pahramceuticals 6 months 3.35 Lakhs 2020

Career Guidance Offered to students

S.No Name of the Scheme No. of Students Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling No. of Students Passed No. of Students Placed
1 Classroom Mentoring 16 UGC/CSIR/DBT/ICMR /GATE exams 65% in 2018-19 95% in 2018-19
2 Udyog Utsav 2023 for PUTHRI GIRL STUDENTS 150 school students Career Counselling - -

List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,

S.No Name of the Programme/Scheme Date of Implementation No. of Students Enrolled Agencies Involved
1 Personal Counselling & Mentoring 2019-2020 30 M.Sc students of Pondicherry University
2 Personal Counselling & Mentoring 2018-2019 30 M.Sc students of Pondicherry University
3 Personal Counseling and Mentoring 2020-2021 52 M. Sc Students
4 Personal Counselling and Mentoring 2021-2022 48 M. Sc Students
5 Personal Counseling and Mentoring 2022-2023 48 M. Sc Students
6 Personal Counselling and Mentoring 2023-2024 24 M. Sc Students

Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre
1 2024 M.SC 2 Biotechnology
2 2023 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
3 2022 M.SC 4 Biotechnology
4 2021 M.SC 2 Biotechnology
5 2020 M.SC 1 Biotechnology
6 2019 M.SC 2 Biotechnology
7 2018 M.SC 1 Biotechnology
8 2017 M.SC 2 Biotechnology
9 2016 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
10 2015 M.SC 2 Biotechnology
11 2014 M.SC 2 Biotechnology
12 2013 M.SC 3 Biotechnology
13 2012 M.SC 4 Biotechnology
14 2011 M.SC 3 Biotechnology

Research Guidance - Ph.D

S.No Student Name Registration Date Registration No. Thesis Title Thesis Submitted Status Thesis Submitted Date Vivavoce Completed Status Date Awarded
1 Kunal Kishore 29-07-2019 1900103001 Design, Characterisation, and Evaluation of Bioinspired Nano formulations for Enhanced Wound healing YES 11-03-2024 YES 21-08-2024
2 Sneha Sivadas 01-08-2019 1900103003 A mechanistic study of plant molecules as effective augumenter of Vitamin C in hyperglycemia induced oxidative stress and Endoplasmic reticulum stress YES 12-01-2024 YES 09-08-2024
3 Meenakshi 14-08-2015 R38366 Bioassay Guided Purification of Selected Marine Macroalgae YES 17-03-2021 YES 09-02-2022
4 R. Lakshmisundaram 02-01-2010 PHD(RR)/215-P.T./V/2010 Bio Activity Guided Fractionation of Spermacoceahispida as a Cardio protective Agent YES 21-06-2019 YES 07-01-2020
5 Malarvizhi R 06-08-2014 R37142 Synergistic Effect of Atorvastatin with Horsegram and Groundnut- A Comparitive Study on Obses Animals YES 31-10-2018 YES 06-05-2019
6 Vidhushini S 22-09-2014 R37436 Influence of Mangiferin from Mangifera Indica on Selected Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs YES 10-09-2018 YES 05-04-2019
7 Debjani Payoswini Mansingh 03-08-2012 R29237 Prophylactic and Therapeutic Activity of Ginger and Garlic in Experimentally Induced Gastric Cancer YES 25-04-2018 YES 18-01-2019
8 C. Chandronitha 21-02-2006 EXPHDBT371 Effect of two beverages (Green tea and Cocoa) on heavy metal (Arsenic) induced toxicity in experimental rats YES 21-08-2014 YES 22-01-2016
9 K.S. Jayachandran 24-01-2004 FT/INT/71 Studies on the effect of Dioscorea bulbifera Linn. in isoproterenol induced Myocardial Infraction in male wistart albino rats YES 28-12-2013 YES 11-07-2015
10 G. Dicky John Davis 11-01-2008 PHD(RR)/133-P.T./VII/2007 Anticancer potential of marine algae- A chemoinformatics approach YES 17-08-2013 YES 27-01-2014
11 M.K. Sangeetha 18-01-2007 EXPHDBT452 Anti-Diabetic potential and possible mechanism of action of Tinospora cordifolia YES 29-03-2012 YES 10-12-2012
12 S. Ananthi 28-11-2006 EXPHDBT353 Bioassays of Turbinaria ornata a brown seaweed in the mitigationof inflammatiory conditions YES 31-01-2011 YES 13-03-2012
13 V. Gayathri 11-08-2006 EXPHDBT255 Biochemical and Pharmacological studies of Nerium oleander flower as cardioprotective agent YES 19-12-2010 YES 12-03-2012
14 K. Gayathri 24-01-2004 FT/INT/70 Hypolipidemic and Cardioprotective effect of Cymbopogon citratus (DC) stapf YES 24-09-2009 YES 14-08-2010
15 A. Irudaya Charles Dorni 24-01-2004 FT/INT/44 Anti-arthritic studies on Plumbago Species (Plumbago rosea and Plumbago capensis) YES 06-04-2009 YES 14-08-2010
16 K.S. Vidyalakshmi 24-01-2004 FT/INT/69 Phytochemical and Biological Studies on Mussaenda phillipica cultivars YES 24-12-2007 YES 27-04-2008
17 E. Soundarya 16.10.2023 2300103023 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology NO NO
18 Achala Theres P Moncy 29-11-2021 2100103001 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology NO NO
19 Saranga 27-11-2021 2100103011 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology NO NO
20 Priyadarshini S 26-11-2021 2100103010 Marine Biotechnology NO NO
21 Tamilmani Subi 24-08-2020 2000103010 Novel Vaginal Drug Delivery Systems NO NO
22 T. Hemachander 23.10.2023 2300103009 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology NO NO
23 Veeresh Kumar Sali 22-08-2011 R31230 Anticancer Potential of Selected Marine Algae of Gulf of Mannar (Southeast Coast of India) YES 13-03-2017 YES 14-07 2017

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

S.No Scholar Name Designation Funding Agency Fellowship Title Year of Joining Year of Completion
1 Dr. K. Umaa Rani DSK-PDF UGC Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowship 16-09-2016 16-09-2019
2 Dr. V.M. Manikandamadhavan CSIR-RA CSIR CSIR-Research Associate Fellowship 16-09-2016 16-09-2019
3 Dr. N.Selvasudha Women Scientist DHR-Department of Health Research DHR-Women Scientist 15-07-2021 15-07-2024

Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year

S.No Conference/ workshop attended for which financial support provided Professional body for which membership fee is provided Amount of Support Place From Date To Date Year
1 4th International conference on Natural Products Utilization: From Plants to Pharmacy Shelf Bulgarian Phytochemical Society Rs. 50,000/- Bulgaria 29-05-2019 01-06-2019 2019
2 Federations of American Societies of Experimental Biology (FASEB), 2012 Under American Society of Nutrition Federations of American Societies of Experimental Biology (FASEB), Rs. 1,00,000/- Sandiego, USA 21-04-2012 25-07-2012 2012

E-Lecture Details

S.No E-Lecture Title Development of e-content/e-learning/delivering Member of Editorial Bodies Reviewer/Referee of
Content/Module Title Institution/Platform Year Weblink
1 Functional Food & Nutrition Translation of 7 modules to Tamil MOOCS 2020 Under review Seaweed Research & Utilisation Journal Phytomedicine,LifeSciences, Human & Experimental Toxicology,

Details of Online Education Conducted

S.No Nature of Online Course No. of Sessions Target Group Date
1 Online Webinar One 250 participants (Research Scholars, College teachers and students) 23-07-2020
2 Online Webinar One 120 Medical Professionals 14-07-2020
3 Online Classess in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Ten M.Sc 2nd year students May 2020
4 online Classess for Biochemistry Course 42 sessions M.Sc Students September to Decembe

Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme

S.No Title of the Paper Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme Organized by Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Biomaterials of Natural Origin for Wound Healing - Our Experience from Waste to Wealth Plenary Lecture- National Conference on Post Covid Pandemic Era- Clinical and Translational Research IABMS & MR Government Arts College National 08-01-2024 10-01-2024 2024
2 Bioactive Secondary Metabolites Past to Present Webinar School of Life Sciences, BSARU Crescent University University Level 27-10-2023 27-10-2023 2023
3 Research Literacy and Path to Publications Key Note Lecture- International Seminar on Exploring Research Literacy and Navigating the Path to Publication Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore. International 17-10-2023 17-10-2023 2023
4 Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine through Nanobiotechnology using Biomaterials of Natural Plenary Lecture National Conference on Biomaterials in Health Care Balaji Medical College, Chennai National 18-08-2023 19-08-2023 2023
5 Development of Therapeutic Products from Natural Resources for Wound Healing National Conference on ‘Recent Progress in Bioprospecting- Derived Therapeutic Products St Xavier's College, Palayamkottai National 12.01.2023 13.01.2023 2023
6 Phytomolecules as an add-on therapy with conventional Allopathic drugs in diabetic conditions International conference on Biotechnology and Information Technology in Drug Discovery and Development Annamalai University, Annamalinagar International 25.06.2022 26.06.2022 2022
7 Bioactive Leads of Marine Origin for Drug Discovery and Development Seminar BIOCOSMOS-2022 Acchariya College of Arts and Science, Puducherry National 28.06.2022 28.06.2022 2022
8 Animal Ethics and Regulatory Requirements Seminar Sikkim University, Gangtok National 29.11.2022 29.11.2022 2022
9 Preparation of Extramural Grant Proposals Do’s and Don’ts State Level Workshop on Standards and Pathways for Professional Excellence through Qualitative Research Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation State Level 08/06/2022 09/06/2022 2022
10 Ocean Derived Bioactive Leads in Drug Discovery and Development Expert Lecture Department of Bioinformatics, North Bengal University, Silugiri University Level 01-12-2022 01-12-2022 2022
11 Translational Research Accelerates Drug Discovery and Development 3D -2020 Conference Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pondicherry University National 06.03.2020 07.03.2020 2020
12 Plant Molecules to Combat Diabesity The Killer Disease of the 21st Century Seminar Achariya Colllege of Arts & Science National 27-02-2020 27-02-2020 2020
13 Scientific Validation and Standardisation of AYUSH drugs - Need of the Hour for Globalisation Seminar Ethiraj College National 07-01-2020 08-01-2020 2020
14 Ocean derived bioactive leads for cancer: A potential arena to ponder Conference JJ college of arts and science, Pudukkottai. National 26.09.2019 27.09.2019 2019
15 Synergestic effect of mangiferin with oral hypoglycemic agents in diabetic conditions 4th International conference on Natural Products Utilization: From Plants to Pharmacy Shelf Bulgarian Pharmacognotical Society International 29-05-2019 01-06-2019 2019
16 Multidisciplinary Bench to Bedside Research Need of the Hour Seminar Meenakshi University National 27.06.2019 27.06.2019 2019
17 Phytochemicals for Type 2 Diabetes a Reverse Pharmacology Approach Conference Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women, Chennai. National 04.10.2019 04.10.2019 2019
18 Tips for effective scientific article writing & publishing Workshop/ Conference Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists and Chettinad University National 31.11.2019 2.11.2019 2019
19 Synergistic role of ginger and garlic in mitigating experimentally induced gastric cancer Conference SFRRI, AIMS International 18-02-2018 20-02-2018 2018
20 Animal Ethics and Regulatory Requirements Seminar Bharathidasan University National 07-03-2018 07-03-2018 2018
21 Tips for writing a winning grant proposal Workshop Mahatma Gandhi Medical College &Research Institute Regional 26-04-2018 26-04-2018 2018
22 Common flaws in animal ethics protocols Conference JIPMER National 07-09-2018 07-09-2018 2018
23 Women ageing gracefully Seminar Pondicherry University National 01-10-2018 01-10-2018 2018
24 Influence of statins and legumes in the management of high fat diet induced metabolic syndrome. Insi Conference ISARCON, JIPMER National 11-10-2018 13-10-2018 2018
25 Clues for anticancer leads from ocean derived molecules- A long road ahead Seminar Chettinad University National 24-10-2018 24-10-2018 2018
26 Ethical issues and CPCSEA guidelines for animal experimentation Workshop Pondicherry University National 27-10-2018 27-10-2018 2018
27 Salubrious synergistic potency of ginger and garlic in ameliorating the pathophysiology of gastric c Conference IABMS,Manglore University,Karnataka National 15-11-2018 17-11-2018 2018
28 Ethical issues and CPCSEA guidelines for animal experimentation Seminar Pondicherry University Regional 11-12-2018 11-12-2018 2018
29 Nutraceutical Leads from Our Kitchen Conference St. Alyosius College,Mangalore National 27-01-2017 27-01-2017 2017
30 Animal Ethics and Regulatory Requirements Seminar Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Puducherry National 02-02-2017 02-02-2017 2017
31 Plant Molecules to Combat Diabesity- The Killer Disease of the 21st Century Conference Karpagam University, Coimbatore National 14-01-2017 14-01-2017 2017
32 Structural, Biochemical, Genomic and Functional Aspects of miRNAs Seminar JIPMER Karaikal National 28-02-2017 28-02-2017 2017
33 Pharmacological Evaluation of Tamira Parpama Nanomedicine of Siddha Origin for its Antiulcer Potenti Conference University of Madras, Chennai National 24-03-2017 25-03-2017 2017
34 Prospects and Challenges of Drug Discovery &Development from Biodynamics Molecules from the Ocean Seminar Centre for Bioinformatics, Pondicherry University National 13-10-2017 13-10-2017 2017
35 Solid Waste Management Seminar at Dept. of Science And Technology, Pondicherry State 30-08-2017 30-08-2017 2017
36 Biomedical Waste Management Seminar Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences State 11-09-2017 11-09-2017 2017
37 Drugs from the ocean Conference Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam National 23-11-2017 26-11-2017 2017
38 Bioactive Leads of Marine Origin for Drug Discovery and Development Seminar Mahatma Gandhi Medical College &Research Institute National 04-07-2017 05-07-2017 2017
39 Drugs from the ocean Seminar UGC academic staff college, Pondicherry University Regional 08-12-2017 08-12-2017 2017
40 Marine algal Phytochemicals and their Biomedical Importance Seminar V.O. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin National 21-09-2017 23-09-2017 2017
41 Toxicological Studies in Preclinical Research (OECD Guidelines) Workshop JIMPER National 19-08-2016 19-08-2016 2016
42 Hydroxycitric acid in Garcinia indicaModulates thePPARs for Management of Diabetes induced Metabolic Conference IIT Guwahati, held at cochin International 09-09-2016 11-09-2016 2016
43 Nanomedicine of Ancient Times: A Scientific Study of a Herbometallic Siddha drug TamiraParpam Seminar UGC academic staff college, Pondicherry University Regional 13-06-2016 13-6-2016 2016
44 Preclinical Screening of Anti-inflammatory Potential of Natural Products – A Study with Turbinari Conference Sri Ramachandra University National 17-02-2016 18-02-2016 2016
45 Influence of Biodiversity on Drug Discovery & Development Conference Adhiyaman college State 03-09-2016 03-09-2016 2016
46 Seaweeds Potential Sources of Pharamceutical Leads Seminar St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thoothukudi International 14-10-2016 14-10-2016 2016
47 Current advances in Integrated Biomedicine for Health Conference Shobhit University, Meerut National 03-11-2016 06-11-2016 2016
48 Anticancer Leads from Marine Algae- A Long Road Ahead Conference Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai National 16-11-2016 16-11-2016 2016
49 Herbal Remedies for Metabolic Disorders- Ancient Wisdom Validated in a Scientific Perspective Seminar Fatima College, Madurai National 20-12-2016 20-12-2016 2016
50 Anticancer Leads from Marine Brown Algae of PadinaGymnospora from Gulf of Mannar Southeast coast of Conference VIT University International 10-08-2016 12-08-2016 2016
51 Management of Syndrome X Seminar UGC academic staff college, Pondicherry University Regional 14-08-2015 14-08-2015 2015
52 Herbal Drugs for managing Diabetes Seminar UGC academic staff college, Pondicherry University Regional 25-09-2015 25-09-2015 2015
53 Phytochemicals for Type 2 Diabetes- A Reverse Pharmacology Approach Conference Johns Hopkin’s University, Baltimore, MA, USA International 04-06-2015 04-06-2015 2015
54 Management of Syndrome X Seminar UGC academic staff college, Pondicherry University National 01-10-2014 01-10-2014 2014
55 Newer Avenues and Opportunities in Life Sciences Seminar Valliammal College for Women National 15-02-2014 15-02-2014 2014
56 Bioactive leads from Marine algae of Indian Coast for Cancer Conference Mizoram University and Royal Society, London at Mizoram International 15-01-2014 17-01-2014 2014
57 Prophylactic Activity of A Metal Based Siddha Drug Thamiraparpamin Experimentally Induced Ulcers Seminar Department of Chemistry, Pondicherry University National 24-03-2014 28-03-2014 2014
58 Impact of Arsenic Poisoning and its Amelioration by Phytochemicals of Commonly used Beverages Conference CSK Agricultural University, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh National 14-11-2014 16-11-2014 2014
59 Bioactive leads of herbal origin for managing Diabetes Seminar UGC academic staff college, Pondicherry University Regional 02-06-2014 02-06-2014 2014
60 Tips for writing a winning grant proposal Seminar UGC academic staff college, Pondicherry University Regional 7-01-2013 7-01-2013 2013
61 Management of type-II diabetes by bioactive molecules of herbal origin Seminar Meenakshi College for women, Chennai National 24-01-2013 24-01-2013 2013
62 The Impact of Arsenic Poisoning Conference Indo American College, Vellore National 2-03-2013 2-03-2013 2013
63 Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management of Syndrome-X Seminar UGC academic staff college, Pondicherry University Regional 20-05-2013 20-05-2013 2013
64 Management of Cardiometabolic Syndrome Seminar UGC academic staff college, Pondicherry University Regional 11-09-2013 11-09-2013 2013
65 Pharmacological studies on Siddha drugs for Urolithiasis Seminar UGC academic staff college, Pondicherry University Regional 05-12-2013 05-12-2013 2013
66 Safety issues and need for standardization of ocean derived nutraceuticals Seminar Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram National 09-12-2013 10-12-2013 2013
67 Nanomedicines of Ancient times – A scientific study of a Herbometallic Siddha drug TamiraParpam Conference B. S. Abdur Rahman University International 05-12-2013 07-12-2013 2013
68 Implementation of Research Projects Workshop Pondicherry University National 26-04-2013 26-04-2013 2013
69 Polyherbal Siddha formulation Sirupeelai Samoola Kudineer against ethylene glycol induced renal calc Seminar University of Madras, Chennai National 27-12-2013 29-12-2013 2013
70 Modern Tools in the Standardization of Herbal Biomass for Drug Development Conference KVM College of Engineering and Information Technology, Kerala National 13-12-2012 15-12-2012 2012
71 Management of Diabetes and its Complications with Herbal Remedies Conference Ethiraj College National 31-01-2012 31-01-2012 2012
72 Back to Nature for the Management of Metabolic Disorders - Need for Standardization Conference Vivekendra Kendra, Kanyakumari International 16-02-2012 18-02-2012 2012
73 Palmatine, a Novel Anti-adipogenic and Anti-diabetic Alkaloid from an Indian Medicinal Plant Tinospo Conference Federations of American Societies of Experimental Biology International 21-04-2012 25-04-2012 2012
74 Influence of Diosgenin in Modulating Oxidative Stress in Hepatocytes of Diabetic Animals Conference Dept. of Biochemistry, Pondicherry University National 5-10-2012 6-10-2012 2012
75 Pharmacological potential of Seaweeds of Gulf ofMannar (South east coast of India Conference Seaweed Research and Utilisation Association National 26-10-2012 28-10-2012 2012
76 High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Seminar UGC academic staff college, Pondicherry University Regional 20-12-2012 20-12-2012 2012
77 Synergistic Role of Resveratrol with Selected Plant Phenolic Compounds Quercitin&Ferrulic Acid in C Conference SFRR International 09-01-2012 11-01-2012 2012
78 Molecular Techniques in Pharmacognosy Workshop Mother Teresa Pharmacy College, Puducherry National 16-03-2012 16-03-2012 2012
79 Pharmacological Studies on Some Siddha Drugs for Urolithiasis Workshop Siddha Regional Research Institute National 05-03-2012 06-03-2012 2012
80 Importance of Elemental Analysis in Herbal Drug Standardization Workshop Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai National 10-06-2010 12-06-2010 2010

Conferences/Seminars Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Refresher Course in Life Sciences UGC-HRDC HRDC- Pondicherry university 14 Days National 07-07-2022 20-07-2022 2022
2 Seminar on Nation Building by Skill Development in Life Sciences Pondicherry University & UGC -SAP Pondicherry University 1 day National 05-03-2018 05-03-2018 2018
3 36th Annual Conference of IABMS on Translational Science Bridging Ancient and Modern Medicine DST, DBT, AYUSH, DRDO Pondicherry University, 3 Days National 18-12-2015 20-12-2015 2015
4 Coastal Hazards DST, MOES, UGC SASTRA Deemed University, 3 Days International 09-02-2005 11-02-2005 2005

Workshop Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Women Health Awareness Program Pondicherry University Cultural Cum Convention Centre University Level 17-05-2024 17-05-2024 2024
2 DBT-BIRAC Workshop on BIOENTRPRENEURSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT IN LIF BIRAC & Pondicherry University Pondicherry University, 1 day National 19-10-2022 19-10-2022 2022
3 36th Annual Conference of IABMS on Translational Science Bridging Ancient and Modern Medicine DST,DBT Pondicherry University, 1 Days National 17-12-2015 17-12-2015 2015
4 National Workshop and Industry- Academia Interaction Meet on Drugs and Pharmaceuticals-Research & De DST Dept.of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University. 2 Days National 12-04-2013 13-04-2013 2013
5 Analytical Techniques in the Standardization of Siddha Drugs AYUSH Sri Ramachandra University, 3 day National 10-06-2010 12-06-2010 2010
6 Standardization of Traditional Medicine for Global Acceptance as per WHO Guidelines DST, Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, 1 week National 07-05-2005 12-05-2005 2005

Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

S.No Name of the Position Agency/Organisation Duration Nature of Duties
1 Member of Instituional Human Ethics Committee approved By ICMR Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute , SBV University 2019-2022 Review of biomedicl research proposals involving humans
2 CPCSEA Main Nominee CPSCEA, Animal Welfare Board, Govt. of India/ Mother Theresa Post Graduate & Research Institute Of H 2017-2022 Inspection of Animal Facility, Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
3 CPCSEA -Socially Aware Member CPSCEA, Animal Welfare Board, Govt. of India/ Indira Gandhi Medical College, Puducherry 2017-2022 Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
4 CPCSEA-Link Nominee CPSCEA, Animal Welfare Board, Govt. of India/ VCRC, Puducherry 2017-2022 Inspection of Animal Facility, Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
5 CPCSEA-Link Nominee, CPCSEA-Animal Welfare Board, Govt. of India, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Researc 2017-2022 Inspection of Animal Facility, Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
6 External Expert, Scientific Advisory Committee, JIPMER JIPMER 2017-2022 Review of research proposals
7 External Expert, Scientific Advisory Committee, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, (NEIGRIHMS)Shillong 2018-2023 Review of research proposals
8 DBT Nominee for Institutional Biosafety Committee for JIPMER Dept. Of Biotechnology, Govt. of India/JIPMER 2017-2020 Inspection of Facility, Evaluation and review of proposals
9 DBT Nominee for Institutional Biosafety Committee Dept. Of Biotechnology, Govt. of India/SWIM BIOPHARMA 2017-2022 Inspection of Facility, Evaluation and review of R& D proposals
10 NAAC Assessor (Member Coordinator) NAAC (Sri. Revanasiddappa Kanta Government First Grade College, Chittapur, Gulbarga) 2021 (2 days) Onsite Inspection and grading of College
11 NAAC Assessor (Member Coordinator) NAAC ( Government First Grade College, Ankola) 2022 (2 days) Onsite Inspection and grading of College
12 Inspector CPSCEA (GOI) 20.4.2023 Onsite inspection of GLP Animal Facility
13 Subject Expert Member National Testing Agency (NTA) 4 days Interview panel for selection of Examiner of Patents

Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies

S.No Name of the Body/Society Nature of Affiliation Year
1 Royal Society of Biology (London)) Fellow 2020
2 Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists Life Member and Fellow 2007
3 The Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research Life Member 2006
4 Indian Society of Toxicology Life Member 2006
5 Biotech Research Society of India Life Member 2005
6 Association of Clinical Biochemists of India Life Member 2004
7 Indian Geological Congress Life Member 2004
8 The Indian Science Congress Association Life Member 2003
9 Seaweed Research and Utilisation Association Life Member 2002

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Member Secretary, Institutional Animal Ethics Committee, Pondicherry University 2014-16 (3 Years), 2017-2022 (5 years) Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
2 CPCSEA- Biological Scientists, Manakula Vinayagar Medical College 2015 (3 Years) Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
3 CPCSEA- Biological Scientists, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences. 2015 (3 Years) Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
4 CPCSEA- Socially Aware Member, Institute of Veterinary Preventive Medicine 2015 (3 Years) Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
5 CPCSEA- Scientist from outside, JIPMER 2015 (3 Years) Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
6 CPCSEA- Main Nominee, Sree Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences 2015 (3 Years) Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
7 CPCSEA-Scientist from outside, Government Villupuram Medical College & Hospital 2016 (5 Years) Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
8 CPCSEA- Biological Scientists, Annamalai University 2016 (5 Years) Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
9 CPCSEA- Socially Aware Member, National Institute of Siddha 2016 (5 Years) Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
10 CPCSEA-Main Nominee, Mother Theresa Post Graduate & Research Institute Of Health Sciences 2017 (5 Years) Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
11 CPCSEA- Socially Aware Member, Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute 2017 (5 Years) Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
12 Board Member, School Board, Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University 2015-2018 (3 Years) Suggestion for improving and framing of Syllabus
13 Board Member, Board of Studies, Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Law College 2015-2018 (3 Years) Suggestion for improving and framing of Syllabus
14 Board Member, Board of Studies, Bharathidasan University, Dept. of Biomedical Science 2018-2020 (2 Years) Suggestion for improving and framing of Syllabus
15 Board Member, Board of Studies, National College, Trichy 2018-2020 (2 Years) Suggestion for improving and framing of Syllabus
16 Board Member, Board of Studies,St. Joseph College of Arts and Science, Cuddalore 2017-2020 (3 Years) Suggestion for improving and framing of Syllabus
17 Board Member, Board of Member, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean studies (KUFOS), Dept. of MB 2013-2017 (4 Years) Suggestion for improving and framing of Syllabus
18 Board Member,Academic Audit, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 2013-2017 (4 Years) Scrutiny and auditing of academic excellence in teaching and research
19 Board Member, Academic Audit, SIET, Chennai 2013-2017 (4 Years) Scrutiny and auditing of academic excellence in teaching and research
20 Board Member, Governing Board Member, Idhaya College of Arts and Science 2016-2018 (3 Years) Suggestion for improving and framing of Syllabus
21 Board Member, Governing Board Member, Sabari College of Nursing 2014-2016 (2 Years) Suggestion for improving and framing of Syllabus
22 Member Secretary and Biological Scientist, Institutional Animal Ethics Committee, Pondicherry Univer 2017 (5 Years) Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
23 CPCSEA- Link Nominee, Vector Control Research Center 2017 (5 Years) Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
24 CPCSEA-Link Nominee, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre 2017 (5 Years) Review and evaluation of IAEC proposals for animal experimentation
25 DBT Nominee for Institutional Biosafety Committee for SWIM BIOPHARMA 2017 (5 Years) Review and evaluation of IBSC proposals in R & D
26 DBT Nominee for Institutional Biosafety Committee for JIPMER 2017 (5 Years) Review and evaluation of IBSC proposals in R & D
27 External Expert, Scientific Advisory Committee, JIPMER 2017 (5 Years) Review and evaluation of research proposals
28 External Expert, Scientific Advisory Committee, Shillong Medical School 2017 (5 Years) Review and evaluation of research proposals
29 Member- University Innovation Council 2018 To facilitate innovation environment in the university and participate in academic institution innovation ranking
30 Board of Director - Pondicherry University Step-up Hub (Section 8 Non-Profit Company) 5 Years To take responsibility of the decision and activities of the Start-up Company
31 Governing body- Raak college of Paramedical Science 3 Years To oversee the activities of the college as per University regulations.
32 Head of the Department of Biotechnology November 2019 to till date Academic and administration activities of the department
33 Member Institutional Human Ethics Committee, MGMCRI September 2019 to 2021 Review of biomedicl research proposals involving humans
34 Co-Convenor, Covid Care Centre, Pondicherry University 6 months Task Force Activities

Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

S.No Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Co-ordinator, Startup Centre October 2018 to 2021 Coordinating entrepreneurial ecosystem in the university among students and faculty

Collaboration with Institution/Industry

S.No Collaborator Name Designation Institution/Industry Type Nature of Collaboration Period of Collaboration Visits to Collaborating
Institution / Industry
Details of Collaborative Research/Teaching
From Date To Date From Date To Date
1 Dr. Samarjit Das Assistant Professor Johns Hopkin Medical School INTERNATIONAL Research on Metabolic Disorders 09-05-2014 01-11-2018 01-06-2015 07-07-2015 Delivered invited lectures and prepared collaborative research proposal
2 Dr. Patricai Otezia Professor University of California, Davis INTERNATIONAL CV Raman Fellowship 14-08-2014 11-01-2016 09-12-2014 10-06-2015 Research on Phytochemicals for Metabolic Syndrome
3 Dr. Arvind Shah Managing Director Arvind Remedies NATIONAL Academia Industry Partnership 13-06-2016 28-05-2018 03-10-2016 28-05-2018 Validation of a Polyherbal Formulation Pankare for Diabetes mellitus and its complications
4 Dr. Rajendran Assistant Director (i/c) Central Council for Research in Siddha NATIONAL Research 11-11-2016 Till Date 04-07-2017 04-07-2017 Research on Scientific validation of some siddha drugs
5 Arvind Remedies Pvt Ltd Professor Industry NATIONAL Industry -Academia Project 01-04-2013 29-12-2017 02-12-2013 30-12-2016 Student industry Visit, Institute-Industry Partnership Programs, Collaborative research and DST funding.
6 Dr Samarjit Das Associate Professor Johns Hopkins Medical Schoo; INTERNATIONAL Collaboration with exchange visitor 05-07-2022 Till date 12-11-2022 01-11-2023 One Ph. D student visiting Hopkin's lab as part of her Ph. D work and collaborative research
7 Dr. Veni Assistant Professor MGMARI, SBV University NATIONAL Research Colloboration 01-06-2022 Till date 20-03-2023 23-03-2023 Histopathological Studies, Experimental Animal Protocols......

Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)

S.No Title of the FDP Organiser Venue Duration From Date To Date Year
1 Sensitization workshop on GLP Department of Science & Technology National Productivity Council, New Delhi 2 days 25-03-2019 26-03-2019 2019
2 Workshop on Ethical Guidance for Biomedical Research & GCP Guidelines ICMR Bioethics Unit JIPMER, Pondicherry 2 days 16-09-2019 17-09-2019 2019
3 NAAC Assessor Training Program NAAC IIM, Trichy 2 Days 22-03-2019 23-03-2019 2019
4 Training Programme on “Science, Technology and Emerging Trends in Governance DST Cell, Indian Institute of Public Affairs, New Delhi Indian Institute of Public Affairs, New Delhi One week 12-02-2018 16-02-2018 2018
5 Training Programme for Nominees of CPCSEA. CPCSEA, MOEF&CC Madras Veterinary College, Chennai Two Days 19-07-2018 20-07-2018 2018
6 Trainig Programe for Managers of Technology Business Incubators DST & MHRD, Govt of India Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, New Delhi 5 days 05-03-2018 11-03-2018 2018

Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted

S.No Name of the Programme No. of Participants Venue Duration From Date To Date Year Revenue Generated

Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme

S.No IMPRESS/IMPRINT/SPARC/STARS/LEAP/Others Place From Date To Date Year
1 Leadership Programme for Academicians (LEAP) University of Hyderabad, Hyderabdad & Monash University, Melbourne 11-02-2019 02-03-2019 2019

Enrolment under ARPIT Programme

S.No Name of the Programme Period of the Programme
From Date To Date