Curriculum Vitae Dr. P. P. Vijaya M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D (Biomedical Genetics) Professor Department of Nanoscience and Technology Bharathiar University Coimbatore – 641 046 Tamil Nadu, 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), University of Madras, 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.,