Assistant Professor at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, India
Dr. Dharamalingam Kirubakaran is a dedicated researcher in the field of botany with a strong focus on phytochemistry, nanotechnology, and biomedical applications. He obtained his B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees in Botany from Periyar University, India. His doctoral research explored the green synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles from Strobilanthes cordifolia and their potential biomedical uses. Dr. Kirubakaran has hands-on expertise in nanoparticle synthesis, advanced analytical techniques, and a wide range of in-vitro bioassays, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and anti-diabetic evaluations. He is also actively involved in environmental studies, ethnobotanical research, and biodiversity conservation. As a recipient of the University Research Fellowship, he has demonstrated academic excellence and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary scientific research.
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Education
Dr. Dharamalingam Kirubakaran has completed all his higher education in the field of botany at Periyar University, India. He earned his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Botany, followed by a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Botany, and then pursued an M.Phil. in the same discipline. To further deepen his expertise, he successfully completed his Ph.D. in Botany in 2024. His doctoral research focused on the green synthesis of nanoparticles from Strobilanthes cordifolia and their biomedical applications, reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement with nanotechnology, phytochemistry, and biomedical sciences.
Experience
Dr. Dharamalingam Kirubakaran has gained extensive research experience in the interdisciplinary domains of phytochemistry, nanotechnology, and biomedical sciences. During his academic tenure at Periyar University, he actively engaged in experimental research involving plant extraction, phytochemical screening, and compound isolation using advanced chromatographic techniques. He has hands-on expertise in synthesizing organic and inorganic nanoparticles, along with their comprehensive characterization using instruments such as UV-Vis, FTIR, XRD, SEM, TEM, DLS, and EDAX. Dr. Kirubakaran has also conducted a wide range of in-vitro biological assays to evaluate antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anticancer, and anticholinergic activities. Additionally, he has contributed to environmental and ethnobotanical studies through medicinal plant and mushroom cultivation, biodiversity surveys, and conservation efforts. His research experience reflects a balanced integration of traditional botanical knowledge and modern scientific approaches aimed at developing eco-friendly biomedical solutions.
Research Interests
Dr. Dharamalingam Kirubakaran’s research interests span across phytochemistry, nanobiotechnology, and biomedical sciences. He is particularly focused on the green synthesis of nanoparticles using medicinal plants and their application in various therapeutic areas. His work explores plant-based extraction methods, compound isolation, and the development of eco-friendly nanomaterials with antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anticancer, and anticholinergic properties. He is also deeply interested in environmental studies, including ethnobotanical surveys, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable cultivation of medicinal plants and mushrooms. Through his interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Kirubakaran aims to bridge traditional botanical knowledge with modern scientific innovation for the advancement of natural product-based nanomedicine.
Publications
Green synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extract of Hardwickia binata: their characterizations and biological applications
Cited: 69
In-vitro antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticholinergic activity of iron/copper nanoparticles synthesized using Strobilanthes cordifolia leaf extract
Cited: 33
Synthesis of chitosan/PVA/copper oxide nanocomposite using Anacardium occidentale extract and evaluating its antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and …
Cited: 23
Salvia coccinea Buc’hoz ex Etl. Leaf extract mediated synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles: Assessment of antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer activity
Cited: 16
Bio‐fabrication of Zinc oxide nanoparticles using Strobilanthes cordifolia: Characterization and evaluation of antioxidant, anti‐cholinergic, anti‐inflammatory and wound …
Cited: 16
Conclusion
Dr. Dharamalingam Kirubakaran is a promising early-career researcher with a strong foundation in green nanotechnology, phytochemistry, and biomedical applications. His expertise in both experimental biology and advanced characterization techniques, coupled with his focus on environmentally friendly approaches, positions him as a valuable contributor to modern interdisciplinary science. With continued scholarly engagement, strategic collaborations, and broader dissemination of his work, Dr. Kirubakaran is well-suited for recognition through the Research for Best Researcher Award.