EXPERTS - Material Science
Dr. Senthil Rethinam
Department of Pharmacology
Dr. Senthil Rethinam earned his Ph.D. from the Central Leather Research Institute (CSIR), Chennai, and holds both M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. Through his academic and research career, he has developed extensive expertise in biomaterials, nanobiotechnology, and translational biomedical research, contributing to the advancement of innovative healthcare technologies.
His work primarily focuses on oral cancer therapeutics, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and the development of advanced biomaterials for biomedical applications. His research encompasses bioactive scaffolds, nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems, bone regeneration, wound healing, dental implants, and sustainable material technologies. He has extensive experience in integrating natural and synthetic biomaterials, including collagen, chitosan, hydroxyapatite, and graphene-based nanocomposites, to develop innovative solutions that bridge laboratory research with clinical applications.
Thrust Area of Research: Biomaterials ,Drug Delivery ,Bone Regeneration ,Wound Healing ,Cancer Nanotechnology.
Dr. S. Pugalmani
Assistant Professor- Department of Orthodontics
Dr. S. Pugalmani earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Anna University, M.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Madras, and both his B.Ed. and B.SC. in Chemistry from Thiruvalluvar University. Following his doctoral studies, he served as a Research Professor at internationally renowned institutions, including Pusan National University, South Korea, and Tsinghua University, China, where he gained extensive international research experience and expertise in advanced materials research.
His work primarily focuses on medical implants and the development of metals and alloys for biomedical applications. Dr. Pugalmani has secured major research grants from ANRF, the Research Scheme on Power under the Central Power Research Institute (Government of India), and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). He has published more than 70 research articles in reputed international journals, with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 250 and an H-index of 21.
Thrust Area of Research:
Fuel cells, Corrosion studies of Metallic Implants, Composite Coating, Ceramic Oxide Coating, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy for localised corrosion
Dr. Ashok K. Sundramoorthy
Dr. Palanivel sathishkumar
Professor (Department of BIOMATERIALS)
Dr. Palanivel Sathishkumar earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Periyar University, India. He also holds an M.Phil. in Biotechnology from Bharathiar University and M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Microbiology from Periyar University. Following his doctoral studies, he pursued his research career as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Jeonbuk National University (South Korea), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Malaysia), and South China Normal University (China), gaining extensive international research experience in environmental and biomedical sciences.
His work primarily focuses on the fabrication of sustainable materials for medical and environmental applications, drug development for infectious diseases, and the investigation and mitigation of pharmaceutical and personal care contaminants (PhACs) in the environment. Dr. Sathishkumar has published nearly 80 articles in SCI-indexed journals with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 850. He has served as Managing Guest Editor for several leading journals, including Science of the Total Environment, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Research, and Chemosphere, and currently serves as an Associate Editor and Editorial Board Member for multiple international journals in the fields of environmental science, biotechnology, and engineering.
Thrust Areas: Applied Microbiology; Green-based Nanodrugs; Ecological Issues of Mixed Contaminants,Pollutants Remediation Strategy Development.
Professor (Department of BIOMATERIALS)
Assistant Professor (Department of BIOMATERIALS)
for Testing & characteristics
Dr. Ashok K. Sundaramoorthy earned his Ph.D. in Engineering (Electrochemistry) from the National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan. He also holds an M.Phil. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Madras, an M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry from Bharathidasan University, and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Madras. Throughout his academic career, he has established himself as a leading researcher in electrochemistry, nanomaterials, and biomedical sensing technologies, while mentoring 4 Ph.D. scholars and more than 10 master's students.
His work primarily focuses on biosensors, wearable electronics, biomaterials, green synthesis, and nanomaterials for dental applications. He has received prestigious funding, including the Early Career Research Award, International Indo-Russia Grant, and Core Research Grant (CRG) from DST-SERB, New Delhi, with a cumulative funding value of ₹84 lakhs. Dr. Ashok has published over 100 research and review articles in reputed international journals, edited two books, authored five book chapters, and holds three US patents and one Indian patent. He serves as an Academic Editor for several international journals and has received the Best Researcher Award and Visiting Fellow Award from JNCASR, India, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to research and innovation.
Thrust Areas: Biosensors; Wearable Electronics; Biomaterials; Green Synthesis, Nanomaterials for Dental Applications
Dr. Chitra S
Dr. Chitra earned her Ph.D. in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology from the National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, India. She completed her M.Sc. in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology with a Gold Medal and was awarded the prestigious INSPIRE Fellowship from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, for her doctoral studies. She also holds a B.Sc. in Advanced Zoology with Biotechnology from Bharathiar University, graduating with First Class and Distinction. Her doctoral research focused on the development of nano-structured bioactive materials for hemostatic, orthopedic, and endodontic applications.
Her work primarily focuses on bio-ceramics, bioactive materials, and nano-structured biomaterials for orthopedic, dental, and bone tissue engineering applications. Her research encompasses bioglass, hydroxyapatite, tricalcium phosphate, metal oxide nanoparticles, nanocomposites, thin films, nanofibers, and biomaterials for biomedical applications. Dr. Chitra has published more than 15 research articles in reputed international journals, including Materials Science and Engineering C, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, and RSC Biomaterials Science. She has also presented her research at numerous national and international conferences and has received several Best Poster Awards for her scientific contributions.
Areas of Specialization in Research: Bio-ceramics for Biomedical Application, Bioactive materials for orthopedic and dental applications, Nano-structured Biomaterials for Bone-tissue engineering.