Dr. S. Azhagu Madhavan Pandian | Nanoparticles | Best Researcher Award

Dr. S. Azhagu Madhavan Pandian, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), India

Dr. S. Azhagu Madhavan, M.Sc., Ph.D., is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Natural Products & Nanobiotechnology Research Lab in the Department of Community Medicine at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Zoology from A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College affiliated with Bharathidasan University, where his research focused on the pharmacological effects of Costus spicatus rhizome extract in diabetic models. Dr. Madhavan also earned his M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Zoology and Biotechnology from the same institution. His broad specialization encompasses Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Nanotechnology, and Agricultural Entomology. Prior to joining SIMATS in 2022, he gained significant research experience as a Research Associate at Global Scientific Research Services and as a Research Assistant at Harman Institute of Science Education and Research. With a strong background in natural product research and nanobiotechnology, Dr. Madhavan has contributed to scientific literature and maintains an active presence on platforms such as ORCID, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar. His dedication to scientific advancement is evident in his ongoing efforts to integrate traditional knowledge with modern biomedical approaches.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. S. Azhagu Madhavan is a highly dedicated and accomplished researcher whose work in the fields of pharmacology, nanobiotechnology, and natural products has greatly advanced the scientific community. With a rich academic background and significant research contributions, Dr. Madhavan is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Zoology
🏫 A.V.V.M Sri Pushpam College (Affiliated to Bharathidasan University), Poondi, Tamil Nadu
📅 2016 – 2020 (Full-Time)
📘 Thesis: “Elucidating the Pharmacological Effect of Costus Spicatus Rhizome Extract in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Albino Wistar Rats”
M.Sc. in Zoology
🏫 A.V.V.M Sri Pushpam College, Poondi, Tamil Nadu
📅 2014 – 2016 (Full-Time)
📘 Thesis: “Isolation of Bacterial and Fungal Species From the Gut of Earthworm Eisenia Fetida”
B.Sc. in Zoology & Biotechnology
🏫 A.V.V.M Sri Pushpam College, Poondi, Tamil Nadu
📅 2011 – 2014 (Full-Time)

💼 Work Experience

Assistant Professor
🏥 Natural Products & Nanobiotechnology Research Lab
🏛️ Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, SIMATS, Chennai
📅 2022 – Present
⏳ 2+ years
Research Associate
🔬 Global Scientific Research Services, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu
📅 2020 – 2021
⏳ 1 year 7 months
Research Assistant
🧪 Harman Institute of Science Education and Research, Thanjavur
📅 2016 – 2017
⏳ 1 year

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

🌿 Specialized in Natural Products, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Nanotechnology, and Agricultural Entomology
📚 Published multiple research works (Google Scholar: 🔗 Profile)
🧑‍🔬 Active researcher on ResearchGate: 🔗 Profile

Publication Top Notes:

Emerging Mechanisms and Biomarkers Associated with T-Cells and B-Cells in Autoimmune Disorders

Exosomes in Regulating miRNAs for Biomarkers of Neurodegenerative Disorders

Fungal pretreatment methods for organic wastes: advances and challenges in biomass valorization

Antihyperglycemic Activity of Polyphenolic Metabolites and Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles from Pedalium murex: Characterization and Application of Antioxidant and Uropathogenic Antimicrobial Activities

Nutrient foramina of human fibula: morphometric analysis and clinical relevance

A comparative study of in vivo toxicity in zebrafish embryos synthesized CuO nanoparticles characterized from <i>Salacia reticulata</i>

Analysis of chemical composition and biological efficiency of leaf essential oils isolated from seven species of Cinnamomum of the Western Ghats, India

Prof. Dr. Frank Güell, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain

Dr. Frank Güell is an accomplished experimental physicist with a B.S. and Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Barcelona (UB). He was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) from 2005 to 2006 and has been a prominent researcher since 2006, serving on the direction council of the Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at UB (IN2UB) from 2019 to 2022. Dr. Güell has had extensive research collaborations, frequently visiting prestigious institutions such as the Max-Born Institute in Berlin, Germany, and various leading universities across Europe, Mexico, and Brazil. He was a Visiting Scholar at UC San Diego during the 2013-2014 academic year and a Visiting Professor there in 2022-2023. With over 100 lectures delivered at international conferences, including more than 10 as an invited speaker, he actively imparts research seminars globally. His expertise lies in semiconductor nanostructures and optical spectroscopy techniques, focusing on the growth of nanomaterials on various substrates using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and their functionalization with nanoparticles. Dr. Güell’s research encompasses the synthesis and characterization of 2D nanomaterials for applications in gas sensing and photocatalysis, where he has pioneered innovative methods for developing metal-doped transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs). His work has significantly contributed to advancing the understanding and application of nanomaterials in sensing and energy conversion, showcasing impressive results in solar photodegradation processes for wastewater treatment.

Work Experience 💼

Researcher
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at UB (IN2UB)
Years: 2006-Present

Member of the Direction Council (2019-2022)

Visiting Scholar
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, UC San Diego
Academic Year: 2013-2014

Visiting Professor
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, UC San Diego
Academic Year: 2022-2023

Invited Researcher at various institutions including:

Max-Born-Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Ultrafast Spectroscopy, Berlin, Germany
Institut für Festkörperphysik, Technische Universität (TU) Berlin, Germany
Centre d’Elaboration de Matériaux et d’Etudes Structurales (CEMES), Toulouse, France
Institut Fresnel, Marseille, France
Institut Européen des Membranes (IEM), Montpellier, France
Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico City, Mexico
São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil

Achievements 🏆

Delivered 100+ lectures at international conferences, including 10+ invited talks.

Pioneered methods for the synthesis and characterization of 2D nanomaterials for applications in gas sensing and photocatalysis.

Developed innovative CVD processes for growing nanowires and 2D transition metal dichalcogenides.

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