Curriculum Vitae Dr. P. P. Vijaya M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D (Biomedical Genetics) Professor Department of Nanoscience and Technology Bharathiar University – 641 046 , India Mobile – +91 9840868328 E- mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Academic Degrees: 2003: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) in Environmental Biotechnology,(Interdisciplinary Biomedical Genetics), National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), , Taramani, Chennai. 1995: Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) in Bio-Medical Genetics, Dr. A.L.M.P.G.I.B.M.S, University of Madras, Taramani, Chennai, Ist Class 1992: Master of Science (M. Sc) in Bio-Medical Genetics, Dr. A.L.M.P.G.I.B.M.S, University of Madras, Taramani, Chennai, IST Class.

Ph.D. Thesis Title: Genotoxicity and Biodegradation of Azo Dyes. [Under the Guide ship of Dr.S.Sandhya, Scientist and Head, Zonal lab, NEERI, Taramani, Chennai]

Carrier and Appointments: Since 2020: Professor in Nanoscience and Technology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 2015-2019: Associate Professor in Nanoscience and Technology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 2001 - 2015: Research coordinator &Head, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Mohammad Sathak College of Arts and Science, Sholinganallur, Chennai. 1999 - 2001: Senior Research Fellow-NEERI (CSIR), Taramani, Chennai. 1996 - 1998: Geneticist (Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology), Tamilnadu Hospitals, Chennai.

Establishment of Research courses: Initiated and established Research Department of Biotechnology in Mohammad Sathak College of Arts and Science, Sholinganallur, Chennai, under University of Madras (2009 – M.Phil Biotechnology, 2011 - Ph.D Biotechnology) and 2004 PG Diploma in Gene Manipulation Technology under University of Madras.

Fields of Competence: Nanogenotoxicity Nanodrug Co delivery system(NDCDS) Cancer therapeutics, Nanotheranostics and Bioimaging Nanofibers for Drug Delivery Preventive Genetics

Executive summary of scientific Publications:

Total number of publications 24 Proceedings 3 Book published 2 Total number of conference/seminar/workshop papers 46 Total number of invited presentations 20

Distinctions: * 1999 - Senior Research Fellow Award, CSIR, India. * 2012 - Mother Teresa Bharat Seva Ratan Award for service in education to girl students. * 2013 - Rajiv Gandhi Bharat Seva Ratan Award for service in education to first generation graduate students.

Project Sanctioned:  Project entitled ―Vinblastine-Loaded Super paramagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Combined Cancer Imaging and Therapy‖ (Rs.7, 00,000 Lakhs) sanctioned by Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) (Under Ministry of Human Resource Development), Govt. of India & Govt. of Tamil Nadu.

Published Book:  Published book on titled ―Concepts of Genetic Engineering‖., Dr.P.P.Vijaya, P.Mumtaj, Dr.M.S.Seema Farhath and Dr.M.Vimal, International Society for Green, Sustainable Engineering and Management, Government of West Bengal, India, ISBN Number: 978-93-85073-08-3,January 2018.

Ten most significant publications:  Mahalakshmi S, Hema N, Vijaya P.P, In Vitro Biocompatibility and Antimicrobial activities of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) Prepared by Chemical and Green Synthetic Route— A Comparative Study, Journal of BioNanoscience, Springer publications,2019.  S.Mahalakshmi. P.P.Vijaya., ―Anticancer activity of Moringa Oliefera mediated Silver Nanoparticles (AgNps) on Human Lymphocyte Cells‖, European Society for Molecular Oncology (ESMO) Asia 2018 congress, Supplement issue of Annals of Oncology , November 23 -25, 2018, Singapore.  M. Peer Mohammed, Vijaya Parthasarathy., Computational integrative analysis of identification of potential therapeutic genes and networks in breast cancer, Molecular Analysis for Personalized Therapy (MAP 2018), Supplement issue of Annals of Oncology, September 14 – 15 2018, Paris, France, H – Index: 201.  Mumtaj P and Vijaya P.P, Integration of cancer associated genes from human genome by manual Curation of biological databases, International Journal of Current Research in Life Sciences, Vol. 07, No. 03, pp.1302-1307, March, 2018, H – Index: 72.25.  Mumtaj Peer Mohammed, Dr.P.P.Vijaya, “Novel therapeutic targets identification in breast cancer by systems biology approach”, Poster presented at ESMO Conferences (EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL ONCOLOGY) “MAP 2017- Molecular Analysis for Personalised Therapy” at Zurich, Switzerland - 13 Oct - 14 Oct 2017, H – Index: 201.  Sharmila K, Mumtaj P, Vijaya Parthasarathy, Neuro protective study of Withania Somnifera Dunn. by an In Silico Approach, International Journal of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016, 4(8):399-403, H – Index: 33.  Vijaya P. P, Mumtaj P, Parimalam B, An evaluation of the Genotoxicity of Azodyes by Using Invivo Micronucleus Assay, World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, vol.5, Issue-3, 1775-1780, 2016, H – Index: 27.  Seema Farhath, Vijaya P.P and Mumtaj P. Cervical Cancer: Is Vaccination Necessary in India? Asian Pacific journal of Cancer Prevention. 14: 2681-2684, 2013 H – Index: 59.  Seema Farhath, Vijaya P.P and Vimal M. Antioxidant activity of Geraniol, Geranial acetate, Gingerol and Eugenol. Research in Pharmacy. 3(1): 01-06, 2013.  Seema Farhath, Vijaya P.P and ManivannanVimal. Immunomodulatory activity of geranial. Geranial acetate. Gingerol, and eugenol essential oils: evidence for humoral and cell mediated responses. Avicenna journal of Phytomedicine, 3(3): 224-230, 2012, H – Index: 3.  Seema Farhath, Vijaya P.P, Vimal M., A Comparative study on antioxidant activity of essential oils and curcumin using thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, Journal of chemical and pharmaceutical Research, 2013, 5(9):219-221, H – Index: 28  Vimal M, Vijaya P.P, Mumtaj P and Seema Farhath. Free radical scavenging activity of essential oil compounds citral, limonene, menthone and thymol by using different methods. Bio Med Rx, 1(4): 410-413, 2013 H – Index: 19.  Vimal M, VijayaP.P, Mumtaj P and Seema Farhath. Antibacterial activity of selected compounds of essential oils from indigenous plants. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research,. 5(1): 248-253, 2013, H – Index: 28.  Vijaya, P.P, Rekha, B, AnuThersa Mathew, Syed Ali M, Yogananth N, Anuradha V and Kalitha Parveen P. Antigenotoxic effect of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles from Ocimumsanctum leaf extract against cyclophosphamideinducedgenotoxicity in human lymphocytes—in vitro. Applied Nano Sciences, 4(4): 215-220, 2013 H – Index: 30.  Seema Farhath, Vijaya P.P, Vimal M., An evaluation of toxicity in essential oils of Geraniol, Geranial acetate, Gingerol and Eugenol in rats, International Journal of Phytomedicine 2012 Vol 4, No 4, H – Index: 15.  Sinduja J, Vijaya P.P. and Sankari M. Genoprotectivity of garlic extract against vinblastine induced genotoxicity in human peripheral lymphocyts-invitro. Journal of Pharmacy Research, 5(4):2101-2103, 2012, H – Index: 19.  Rajneesh C P, Satish Kumar C, Manimaran A , Ahmed Khan A, JulekhaDey, OmitaYengkhoma, GurramVasudev, Vijaya P.P, Sugumaran J and Manivannan S. Sequence Tagged Site (STS) analysis of Y - chromosome micro deletions in Environmental Tobacco Smokers [ETS] in Tamilnadu, India. Advances in Biological Research, 4 (2): 126-132, 2010, H – Index: 47.  Vijaya P.P, Padmavathy P and Sandhya S. Decolorisation and biodegradation of Reactive AzoDyes by mixed cultures. Indian Journal of Biotechnology, Vol.2. 259- 263, 2003, H – Index: 29.  Vijaya P.P and Sandhya S. Decolourisation and biodegradation of Methyl Red by mixed cultures. The Environmentalist, 23, 145-149, 2003, H – Index: 108.

Recent Activities (15.04.2015 to Till Date)  Paper accepted (P.P.Vijaya, S.Mahalakshmi, and V.Thendral) on International Conference and Nanoscience and Technology (ICONSAT 2020) the topic entitled “Facile Phytomediated biogenic synthesis of Magnetic Iron Oxide (α-Fe2O3) Nanoparticles using stem extract of Tinospora Cordifolia and evaluation of their biomedical applications‖ at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town Kolkata.  Paper accepted (P.P.Vijaya, S.Sivaranjani) on International Conference and Nanoscience and Technology (ICONSAT 2020) the topic entitled “In vitro Evaluation of Sesamum indicum mediated Tio2/GO Nanocomposite nanofiber and their biomedical applications‖ at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town Kolkata.  Participated in the National workshop on ―TRAINING OF TEACHERS FOR STUDENT INDUCTION PROGRAMME‖(Deeksharambh-Phase II) organized by UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, South Eastern Regional Office, Hyderabad held from 30th to 31th October, 2019 at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore .  Participated in SWAYAM Orientation workshop for SWAYAM MENTORS held on October 18th 2019 at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 046, TamilNadu.  Participated in the interactive workshop on ―Converting the research work into worth commercialization-claim drafting‖ organized by the Intellectual Property Rights Cell, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore held from 29th to 30th August, 2019.  Invited as a chief guest lecture in the topic entitled ―Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome – Investigation using Raman Spectroscopy‖ on Science Day celebrations in the Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, dated 28.02.2019.  S.Mahalakshmi. P.P.Vijaya., “Anticancer activity of Moringa Oliefera mediated Silver Nanoparticles (AgNps) on Human Lymphocyte Cells”, European Society for Molecular Oncology (ESMO) Asia 2018 congress, November 23 -25, 2018, Singapore.  M. Peer Mohammed, Vijaya Parthasarathy., Computational integrative analysis of identification of potential therapeutic genes and networks in breast cancer, Molecular Analysis for Personalized Therapy (MAP 2018), September 14 – 15 2018, Paris, France.  Presented the topic entitled in “EGFR Network Modelling for the Phenotypic Expression of Proliferation in Triple Negative Breast Cancer”at EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory) EMBO Workshop Integrating Systems Biology: From Networks to Mechanisms to Models on April 15th – 17th 2018, in EMBL Heidelberg, Germany.  Participated in 7th International Conference on ―Translational Cancer Research Cancer Prevention and Treatment: From Ancient Medicine to Modern Medicine‖ organized by the Department of Biotechnology,Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, IIT Madras held from 8th – 11th February, 2018 in Chennai, India.  Invited as a chief guest lecture in the topic entitled ―Motivating the students to prepare for the competitive Exams‖ on Science Day celebrations in the Tamilnadu College of Engineering, Karumathapatti, Coimbatore, dated 28.02.2018.  Invited as a special guest lecture in the topic entitled ―Toxicology and Risk Assessment on Environment‖ in the CIT-AICTE Sponsored Faculty Development Programme on RECENT ADVANCEMENTS IN ALTERNATIVE, RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (REESM-2017), Department of Chemical Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Tamilnadu, dated 24.11.2017.  Invited as a special guest lecture in the topic entitled ―Ductal Carcinoma of the Breast‖ in the CIT- AICTE sponsored Faculty Development Programme on Advanced Material Science & Engineering: Nano- Bio 2017, Department of Chemical Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Tamilnadu, dated 2.11.2017.  One – Day Intensive Workshop on Fundamentals of X – Ray Diffraction (WFXRD) member and participation of Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, dated 31.08.2017.  Invited speaker on the Short- term course ADVANCES IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND MATERIAL SCIENCE IN NANO WORLD, in the topic entitled “Toxicology and Risk Assessment of Nanomedicine”, organized by Department of Chemistry, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Tamilnadu, dated 19.04.2017(AN).

 Invited Speaker in the topic entitled “HELLP SYNDROME” in the Two Days National Conference on Recent Trends in Nanotechnology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, March 25, 2017.  Invited Speaker in the topic entitled “Preeclampsia using Raman Spectroscopy” in the Two Days National Conference on Recent Trends in Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamilnadu, March 23- 24, 2017.  Participated in 4th SN Genetics Convention, Symposium titled “Genetic Testing and Diagnosis of Diseases” held on 10th February, 2017 organized by Vision Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai.  Invited speaker in the topic entitled ―Advances in Prenatal Molecular Diagnostics‖ in the TEQIP- II sponsored Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology in Physical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Tamilnadu, dated 25.7.2016(FN).  Invited as a special guest lecture in the topic entitled ―Inborn Errors of Metabolism‖ in the TEQIP- II sponsored Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology in Physical Sciences, Department of Biochemistry, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Tamilnadu, dated 25.7.2016(AN).  The current scenario of cervical cancer in India, Vijaya P.P, Seema Farhath, Mumtaj P, Asia – Pacific Cancer Leader’s Summit 8th General Assembly, Brisbane, Australia, April 13th – 16th 2016.  4th International Workshop on Cancer Genetic & Cytogenetic Diagnostics, Radboud University Medical Center, The Netherlands, March30th to April1st 2016.  Cancer Diagnosis Technology and Nanowires that detect Cancer cells – Future Tool, Resource person in International Conference on Energy, Environment and Engineering (ICEEE – 2016), CIT- Coimbatore, February 26th2016.  Sixth International Conference on Metals in Genetics Chemical Biology and Therapeutics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, February 17th 2016.

 Neuroprotective Study of Withania Somnifera by an in Silico Approach, Sharmila K, Mumtaj P, Vijaya P.P, The Indian Science Congress Association, University of Mysuru, January 3 – 7, 2016.  Invited as a resource person in QIP – FDP by Physics Department, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, November 23rd 2015.  System Biology approach to predict novel or poorly characterized genes in Breast Cancer, Vijaya P.P, Mumtaj P. Cancer Genomics, EMBL, Heidelberg, Germany, October 2015.

Inter-disciplinary orientation: 1. Participated in the ―Faculty Development Programme on Entrepreneurship ―held during 6th Nov 2017 to 21st Nov 2017 organized by Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Professional Activities Life Member in  European Society of Molecular Oncology [ESMO]  The Indian Science Congress Association  The Pharmacological Society of India  Indian Society of Human Genetics  The Environmental Mutagen Society of India  The Indian Society of Biotechnologist  Society of Translational Cancer Research

Board of studies member in  University of Madras  Women’s Christian College, Chennai  Bharathiar University

Doctoral Committee Member in  Women’s Christian College, Chennai  SRM University, Chennai  Vels University, Chennai  Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore  , Chennai

Panel of Question Paper Setter in  Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore  Chettinad Hospital, Chennai  Women’s Christian College, Chennai  SRM University, Chennai  Vels University, Chennai  JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru.

Editorial Board Member in  Asian Journal of Pediatrics and Medical Genetics  Indian Journal of Hospital Administration( IJHA)  Indian Journal of Genetics and Molecular Research ( IJGMR)  Journal of Cancer Prevention

Thesis Evaluation and conducted Viva – Voce Examination: 1. M.Dinesh, M.S, Green Synthesis of Palladium Nanoparticles using Phyllanthus emblica L., Seed Extract and its Bioactivities , Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, December, 2017. 2. P.Selvakumar, Ph.D, New Series of Mononuclear Ruthenium (II) Complexes Encompassing S – Allyldithiocarbazate Derivatives: Synthesis, Spectral and Biological Studies, Anna University, Chennai, March, 2017.

Foreign Visit for workshops and paper presentations: 1. 4th International Workshop on Cancer Genetic & Cytogenetic Diagnostics, Radboud University Medical Center, The Netherlands, March 30th to April 1st 2016.

2. The current scenario of cervical cancer in India, Vijaya P.P, Seema Farhath, Mumtaj P, Asia – Pacific Cancer Leader’s Summit 8th General Assembly, Brisbane, Australia, April 13th – 16th 2016.

3. Mumtaj Peer Mohammed, Dr.P.P.Vijaya, ―Novel therapeutic targets identification in breast cancer by systems biology approach‖, Poster presented at ESMO Conferences (EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL ONCOLOGY) ―MAP 2017 – Molecular Analysis for Personalised Therapy” at Zurich, Switzerland , 13 Oct - 14 Oct 2017.

4. Mumtaj Peer Mohammed, Vijaya Parthasarathy, “EGFR Network Modeling for the Phenotypic Expression of Proliferation in Triple Negative Breast Cancer”at EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory) EMBO Workshop Integrating Systems Biology: From Networks to Mechanisms to Models on April 15th – 17th 2018 in Heidelberg, Germany.

5. M.Peer Mohammed, Vijaya Parthasarathy., Computational integrative analysis of identification of potential therapeutic genes and networks in breast cancer, Molecular Analysis for Personalized Therapy (MAP 2018), September 14 – 15 2018, Paris, France.

6. S.Mahalakshmi. P.P.Vijaya., ―Anticancer activity of Moringa Oliefera mediated Silver Nanoparticles (AgNps) on Human Lymphocyte Cells‖, European Society for Molecular Oncology (ESMO) Asia 2018 congress, November 23 -25, 2018, Singapore.