Dr.K.Ruckmani Tel: +91−98424 84568 ; email:
[email protected] Professor & Head Dept of Pharmaceutical Technology Director, Centre for Nanobio Translational REsearch(Autonomous) Bharathidasan Institute of Technology Anna University, Tiruchirappalli 620 024 RESEARCH INTEREST Nanopharmaceuticals Multifunctional smart nanoparticle systems Inhalation Toxicology Impact of Environmental and societal factors in pulmonary diseases Bioactive peptides from natural sources and stabilization EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Certificate Management and Leadership (QCF) Ph.D. (Pharmacy), Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkatta. First lady from Tamil Nadu to be awarded a Doctorate in Pharmacy (2000) M.Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkatta. University Fifth rank(1994) B.Pharmacy,Madurai Medical College, Madurai Kamarajar University, Madurai. University First Rank(1991) D.Pharmacy ,Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur .First Class (1987) NATIONAL LEVEL TEST Qualified in GRATUATE APTITUDE TEST IN ENGINEERING (GATE)-1992 POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH AND FELLOWSHIPS RECEIVED March 2007 - March 2008 BOYSCAST (Better Opportunities for Young Scientists in Chosen Areas of Science & Technology) Fellowship by Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India for conducting advanced research / undergoing specialized training in the area of Life Sciences/Drug Delivery systems for a duration of 12 months at