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Postdoctoral Fellows
Dr. G. Akilandeswari, a DBT BioCARe Scientist, focuses on advancing biomaterials through her research. Her work involves exploring the potential of recombinant collagen-like proteins (CLPs) for various applications, such as creating hydrogels and investigating their capabilities as gene delivery vehicles. Recently, she has shifted her research area to the development of suture materials using recombinant suckerin proteins. These proteins, derived from the sucker ring teeth assembly of cephalopods, offer promising attributes including high mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and the ability to self-assemble at a supramolecular level. This research aims to provide an innovative single suturing solution.
Dr. Indhu Mohan, CSIR-Research Associate, focuses on protein modification through genetic code engineering for protein-based cell labeling and targeted drug delivery applications. She has developed a novel drug carrier using the SARS-CoV-2 virus protein for a targeted drug delivery system. Currently, she is exploring the development of engineered collagen bioproducts to address various current human needs and maximize their utility in healthcare and other fields.
Ph.D Scholars
Mrs. Mercyjayapriya Jebakumar, a DST INSPIRE SRF and currently engaged in joint RMIT-AcSIR programme in Melbourne, Australia conducts her doctoral research in engineered spider silk protein-based biomaterials for tissue engineering applications. She developed a multifunctional immunomodulatory fibrous mat for chronic diabetic wound healing. This mat serves as a scaffold mimicking the extracellular matrix while also regulating inflammation, expediting healing, and reducing health complications. Also, she actively involved in fabricating in-situ forming hydrogels for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. These hydrogels hold immense promise in providing a conducive environment for cell growth and tissue regeneration, further advancing the field of regenerative medicine.
Mr. Mohandass P, a CSIR- SRF, is engaged in his doctoral study into the 3D bioprinting of lysine-rich triple helical protein-based biomaterials for various biomedical applications. His focus includes the development of 3D bio-printed cardiac patches through modified lysine-rich triple helical proteins for cardiac tissue regeneration. Additionally, he is exploring the fabrication of materials mimicking leather using recombinant triple helical synthetic proteins.
Ms. Sonam, a CSIR-UGC SRF, is pursuing her doctoral research work is presently engaged in the development of coacervates using Mussel adhesive protein (MAP), as well as biomaterials for tissue regeneration.
Mr. Prem S, a Ph.D. Scholar, conducts his doctoral research in protein-based scaffold for guided bone regeneration (GBR). He developed porous scaffold using 3D printing technology and working on collagen binding domain containing recombinant protein. This protein can interact with Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) and helps in the regulation of osteogenesis.
Mrs. Shalini Muthusamy, Senior Research fellow engaging her research work in the field of congener protein templated biomimetic materials for the betterment of bone tissue. She is dealing with variants of collagen like protein (CLP) and functionalization of CLP variants through genetic code expansion technology to investigate the biomineralization potential of recombinant proteins. On the other hand, she dedicatedly involved in developing hierarchically architecture complex organ through 3D printing technology.
Mr. Maruthu Pandian is a DST-INSPIRE JRF pursuing his doctoral research on the development of self-assembling protein based biomaterials for neural regeneration through genetic code expansion.
Mr Pranav P is pursuing M.S. Research, currently works in development of multifunctional organoids and at the same time aims to produce a low cost media for cell culture.
Alumni - Postdoctoral Fellows
Dr. T. Hemalatha
Associate Scientific Editor
Heliyon Journal
Dr. Janani Radhakrishnan
Assistant Professor
NIPER Hyderabad
Dr. Aarthy
Assistant Professor
Alumni - Doctoral Fellows
Dr. George Augustin
Postdoctoral Fellow
Oregon State University, USA
Dr. M. Ilamaran
Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Physiology
University of Alberta, Canada
Dr. Asuma Janeena
Postdoctoral Fellow
Chemistry Department
University of Pennsylvania, USA
Dr. Suryalakshmi
Assistant Professor
Sona College of Arts and Science, Salem
Dr. Sisila V
Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Chemistry,
Syracuse University, USA
Dr. Ashok Raj
Postdoctoral Fellow
ICGEB
Italy
Project Graduates
Mrs. V. R. Varsha Shankari, was an Project Assistant, carried out her research work on development of protein based nanofibrous matrices in biomedical applications. Incorporation of natural protein called Suckerin, present in the sucker ring teeth of Humboldt squid exhibits high mechanical strength, good biocompatibility and thermostability guaranteeing its ability to withstand high voltage during electrospinning as well as making it a suitable material with enhanced functionality, primed to play a crucial role in tissue engineering applications.
Ms. Thamizhvani K, was an M. Tech project student from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal. Her project focused on engineering tyrosine rich collagen-like proteins (CLPs) for biomedical applications.
Mr. Yogesh K, was an project student, was in the process of developing a 3D-printed construct for tissue engineering applications.
Ms. Teena Priyadharshini G was an project student, focussed on developing an injectable hydrogel using functionalized cellulose for drug delivery.
Mr. Aravindhan V was an project student, he developed a Collagen Peptide-Probiotic Fast Dissolving Oral Strips: Formulation and Characterization for Enhanced Digestive Support and General Wellbeing.
Mr. M Suthish Thanil doing M Sc, Biochemistry, completd his PG project internship. He was involved in the development of 3D printed bone scaffolds with congener collagen-like protein variants along with bacterial cellulose.
Ms. S. Shyni, a final year M.Tech project intern works on genetic code expansion of beta sheet enriched proteins.
Ms. K. Dimple a final year M.Tech project intern works on genetic code incorporation of of CLP
Mr. Karanjit a final currently working on the development of a CA-MAP hydrogel, which combines Carbonic Anhydrase (CA).
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