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NanoBioMedicine and Product Development

Biography

Professor Rajeshkumar is a distinguished scientist recognized globally for his exceptional contributions to the field of scientific research. With an illustrious career spanning over six decades, he has been consistently acknowledged as one of the world's top 2% scientists, as highlighted in the prestigious reports "World's Top 2% Scientist - Career Impact (1960-2023)" and "World's Top 2% Scientist Single Year Impact (2020-2023)" by Stanford University. His remarkable achievements and outstanding dedication have earned him numerous accolades, including the "Outstanding Faculty Award" from Career 360 for being the Most Research Proficient Faculty in India in 2023. His expertise encompasses a wide range of domains, and his groundbreaking research has significantly influenced academia and industry alike. He has secured substantial funding for various projects, totaling Rs. 1,17,70,000, demonstrating his leadership as Principal Investigator (PI) for projects funded by esteemed organizations such as DST-SERB, UGC, and ICMR. His collaborative spirit is evident in his involvement as a Co-PI in international projects, fostering research partnerships across borders. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a prolific publication record, with 780 research articles published in esteemed journals. His contributions have garnered significant attention, with citations exceeding 20,000 on Google Scholar and over 8,000 on Scopus. Additionally, he has authored several books and book chapters published by renowned publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, and Taylor & Francis.

As an esteemed academician, Professor Rajeshkumar is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of scholars. He has supervised numerous Ph.D. candidates and continues to mentor aspiring researchers, with several ongoing doctoral projects under his guidance. His dedication to knowledge dissemination is further evidenced by his active participation as an invited speaker, presenter, and organizer in conferences, seminars, and workshops worldwide. Professor Rajeshkumar's impact extends beyond academia, with 43 patents filed and 3 granted, showcasing his innovative contributions to the scientific community. He has also been recognized for his exemplary service as a project reviewer for esteemed organizations such as the National Science Centre in Poland and the United Kingdom.

In recognition of his outstanding achievements, Professor Rajeshkumar has received numerous awards and accolades, including multiple "Best Researcher" awards from leading institutions like SIMATS and SDC. His exceptional work ethic and commitment to excellence have earned him the title of "Most Punctual Faculty" and "Workaholic Faculty" at SIMATS. With international collaborations spanning countries such as the USA, Australia, Ireland, and China, Professor Rajeshkumar continues to inspire and lead the scientific community towards greater heights of innovation and discovery. His contributions to advancing knowledge and fostering global partnerships exemplify his dedication to the pursuit of excellence in science and research.

Education

  • Ph D Biotechnology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli - 2013

  • MBA Human Resource, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli - 2011

  • M.Sc Biotechnology, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Periyar university, Salem - 2009

  • B.Sc Biochemistry, C.Abdul Hakeem College, Melvisharam, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore - 2007

  • DMLT, Shri Vinayaga Institute of Medical technology, Arcot - 2006

Key research areas

Nanobiomedicine Lab, Product Development, Zebrafish

Recent Publications

  1. Preethi B, Karmegam N, Manikandan S, Vickram S, Subbaiya R, Rajeshkumar S, Gomadurai C, Govarthanan M. Nanotechnology-powered innovations for agricultural and food waste valorization: A critical appraisal in the context of circular economy implementation in developing nations. Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 2024 Feb 1. Impact Factor: 7.8.

  2. Rajeshkumar, S., Jayakodi, S., Tharani, M., Alharbi, N.S. and Thiruvengadam, M., 2024. Antimicrobial activity of probiotic bacteria-mediated cadmium oxide nanoparticles against fish pathogens. Microbial Pathogenesis, p.106602. Impact Factor: 3.8.

  3. Kathiravan, A., Udayan, E., Rajeshkumar, S. et al. Unveiling the Biological Potential of Mycosynthesized Selenium Nanoparticles from Endophytic Fungus Curvularia sp. LCJ413. BioNanoSci. (2023).https://doi.org/10.1007/s12668-023-01223-w. Impact Factor:3.0

  4. Haran P, Shanmugam R, Deenadayalan P (March 11, 2024) Free Radical Scavenging, Anti-inflammatory and Antibacterial Activity of Acorus calamus Leaves Extract Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Cureus 16(3): e55987. doi:10.7759/cureus.55987. Impact Factor: 1.2.

  5. Paulraj J, Pushparathna B, Maiti S, Rajeshkumar S (March 11, 2024) A Comparative In Vitro Analysis of Antimicrobial Effectiveness and Compressive Strength of Ginger and Clove-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement. Cureus 16(3): e55964. doi:10.7759/cureus.55964. Impact Factor: 1.2.

  6. S. Chitra, S. Rajeshkumar, R. Ramya, P. Bargavi, S. Balakumar Probing the biocompatibility and antioxidant properties of Cissus quadrangularis conjugated bioactive glass and hydroxyapatite towards regeneration application Inorganic Chemistry Communications 157 (2023) 111398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inoche.2023.111398. Impact Factor: 3.8.

  7. Shanmugam, R.; Munusamy, T.; Jayakodi, S.; Al-Ghanim, K.A.; Nicoletti, M.; Sachivkina, N.; Govindarajan, M. Probiotic-Bacteria (Lactobacillus fermentum)-Wrapped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Biosynthesis, Characterization, and Antibacterial Activity. Fermentation 2023, 9, 413. https://doi.org/10.3390/ fermentation9050413. Impact factor: 5.123

  8. Rajeshkumar, S.; Parameswari, R.P.; Sandhiya, D.; Al-Ghanim, K.A.; Nicoletti, M.; Govindarajan, M. Green Synthesis, Characterization and Bioactivity of Mangifera indica Seed-Wrapped Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles. Molecules 2023, 28, 2818. https://doi.org/10.3390/ molecules28062818. Impact Factor: 5.01

  9. Viswanathan S, Palaniyandi T, Shanmugam R, Karunakaran S, Pandi M, Wahab MR, Baskar G, Rajendran BK, Sivaji A, Moovendhan M. Synthesis, characterization, cytotoxicity, and antimicrobial studies of green synthesized silver nanoparticles using red seaweed Champia parvula. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 2023 Jan 18:1-4. Impact factor 4.103.

  10. Jayakodi, S., Senthilnathan, R., Swaminathan, A., Shanmugam, V.K., Shanmugam, R.K., Krishnan, A., Ponnusamy, V.K., Tsai, P.C., Lin, Y.C. and Chen, Y.H., 2023. Bio-inspired nanoparticles mediated from plant extract biomolecules and their therapeutic application in cardiovascular diseases: A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, p.125025. Impact factor: 8.025