Professor and Head
Dr. P. Ekambaram
Bharathiar University, Maruthamalai Road, Coimbatore – 641 046, Tamil Nadu, India
Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Environmental Toxicology, Dr. ALM-PG Institute of Basic Medical Science, University of Madras, Chennai (2001).
M.Phil. in Zoology, University of Madras, Chennai (1997).
M.Sc. in Zoology, University of Madras, Chennai (1995).
Lecturer in Zoology, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (2001–2003).
Scientist B, Zoological Survey of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Kolkata (2004–2005).
National: Qualified joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF and Lectureship twice in Life Sciences (Dec 1996 and Jun 1997). R. D. Birla Smarak Khosh (RDBSK) Junior Research Fellowship, Mumbai (1996–1997). CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (1997–1999). CSIR Senior Research Fellowship (1999–2001). Best Researcher Award, Bharathiar University (2020). Best Fund Mobilization Award, Bharathiar University (2020). Highest Research Project Award, Bharathiar University (2021). First Position in Domain of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University (2022).
International: Postdoctoral Fellowship at National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan (2003). World's Top 2% Scientists 2024, Stanford University, USA.
National Workshop on Techniques in Molecular Toxicology, sponsored by DST-PURSE, DBT and ICMR (16–20 Dec 2013).
One Day Virtual Research Training on "Zebrafish use in Biological Research", sponsored by DST-SERB (25 Jan 2021).
One Day Virtual Research Training on "Scientific Writing", sponsored by DST-SERB (27 Jan 2021).
National Workshop on Zebrafish as a Tool for Neurotoxicity Research, sponsored by RUSA 2.0–BCTRC (16–18 Aug 2022).
Organizing Secretary, Workshop on Laser Scanning Advanced Confocal Microscopy, Bharathiar University (14–18 Feb 2022).
Organizing Secretary, Workshop on Confocal Microscopy for Biological Research, Bharathiar University (18–22 Jul 2022).
Current Ph.D. Research Scholars
Ongoing doctoral research across cancer biology, nanotoxicology, neurobiology and molecular toxicology.
Mr. MA. Suryaa
Research area: Cancer Biology
Virtual screening and mechanistic validation of STAT3 inhibiting small molecules in HepG2 cells.
CSIR Direct SRF
Ms. T. Madhumitha
Research area: Nanotoxicology
Mechanism of polystyrene nanoplastics toxicity in zebrafish: genomic and epigenomic insights.
Project Assistant – ANRF IRG
Mr. T. Amith
Research area: Nanotoxicology
Copper oxide nanoparticles toxicity.
CSIR-UGC NET, NFSC-JRF
Mr. T. Rishi Pranesh
Research area: Neurobiology
Exploring natural compounds for safer and effective depression therapy.
BU – URF
Ms. D. Bhuvaneshwari
Research area: Cancer Biology
Exploration of marine bioactive compounds for HCC.
Project Associate I – ASEAN-INDIA
Ms. S. Tharani
Research area: Molecular Toxicology
Development of dip and use bag for water defluoridation using Tamarindus indica fruit shell, seed coat and kernel.
Project Assistant – CMRG
Mr. N. Mithun Kumar
Research area: Cancer Biology
Mr. P. Sanjay
Research area: Cancer Biology
Current Master's Students (2025–2028)
- Mrs. Hadeejathul Rukzana Beevi
- Ms. Poornima K.
- Mr. Abdulla Al Mamun
- Ms. Krithika R.
- Mr. Sanjay M.
- Mr. Mussa Ramadhan Khamis
- Ms. Reshima R.M.
- Ms. Shanga Yukthikaa T.J.
- Ms. Christiana Mary
- Ms. Pooja Sri S.A.
- Mr. Uthish Mithraa P.
Alumni Ph.D. Research Scholars
Doctoral graduates of the laboratory and their current professional positions.
Dr. S. Aruljothi
Cancer Biology · 2007–2012
Molecular mechanisms of Emodin's anticancer effect via STAT3 suppression and TRAIL-induced apoptosis in HCC.
Now: Project Scientist, Lomalinda Veteran Association for Research and Education.
Dr. D. Vasanth
Neurotoxicology · 2007–2012
Neurotoxicity of ferric oxide nanoparticles: learning and memory impairments.
Now: Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr.), Dept. of Nanobiotechnology, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies.
Dr. P. Sujatha
Pulmonary Toxicity · 2009–2013
Nanotitania induced neuro and pulmonary toxicities in zebrafish.
Dr. P. LakshmiKanthan
Cardiotoxicity · 2011–2016
Acute fluoride exposure causes cardiac dysfunction in male rats.
Now: Research Associate, Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Haryana.
Dr. A. Jaishabanu
Pulmonary Toxicity · 2011–2016
Tamarind seed coat and protocatechuic acid methyl ester against pulmonary fluorosis.
Now: Manager, NBI Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
Dr. N. M. Vijayprakash
Neurotoxicology · 2013–2017
Neurobehavioural toxicity of iron oxide nanoparticles in mice.
Now: Postdoctoral Fellow, Creighton University, USA.
Dr. G. Vimal
Fluoride Toxicology · 2011–2017
Neurobehavioral effects of acute fluoride toxicity: therapeutic potential of tamarind fruit pulp.
Now: Vice Principal, School of Allied & Health Sciences, SBV Chennai.
Dr. A.T. Naveen Kumar
Nanotoxicology · 2011–2017
Copper and iron oxide nanoparticle toxicity in zebrafish embryos.
Now: Senior Officer, JK Paper Ltd., Telangana.
Dr. A. Ragunath
Redox Biology · 2013–2018
Molecular activators and antioxidant response elements of Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signalling in zebrafish.
Now: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Michigan, USA.
Dr. S. Kiruthika
Cancer Biology · 2016–2019
Anticancer effects of Fisetin on HepG2 cells.
Now: Industrial Postdoctoral Fellow, Jiaheng Pharmaceutical, China.
Dr. Monojit Bhattacharjee
Neurobiology · 2014–2021
Hypobaric hypoxia induced neurobehavioural impairments modulated by Glycyrrhiza extract.
Now: Postdoctoral Associate, University of Pittsburgh, USA.
Dr. B. Satheeswaran
Systems Toxicology · 2017–2023
Mechanism of copper oxide nanoparticle toxicity: systems toxicology approach.
Now: Postdoctoral Fellow, NCBS, India.
Dr. B. Srija
Redox Biology · 2019–2024
Targeting Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signalling by Esculin against fluoride-induced oxidative stress.
Now: Research Scientist, HTIC–IITM.
Dr. O. Harsheema
Chondrotoxicity · 2019–2025
Osteomodulatory effect of Fisetin against fluoride-induced developmental toxicity in zebrafish.
Alumni M.Phil. Research Scholars
- Mrs. G. Santhanamari — Copper oxide nanoparticles developmental toxicity in zebrafish
- Mrs. M. Asha — Nano TiO₂ hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in mice
- Ms. B. Shanmuga Priya — Metformin and Enicostemma littorale on Letrozole-induced PCOS
- Ms. A. Tamilarasi — Quercetin on arsenic-induced oxidative stress in rat liver
- Ms. R. Priya — Iron oxide nanoparticles oxidative stress in mice
- Ms. G. Sasi Priya — Aloe vera on arsenic-induced neurotoxicity in rats
- Mrs. Namitha Thomas — Tamarind pulp on fluoride-induced oxidative stress in rat liver
- Ms. M. Ramya — Copper oxide nanoparticles muscle toxicity in zebrafish
- Ms. P. Madhivadhani — Ferric oxide nanoparticles oxidative stress in mice heart
- Mr. K. Vishnuvignesh — Protocatechuic acid methyl ester on fluoride-induced muscle changes
- Mrs. S. Kiruthika — Iron oxide nanoparticles on male accessory organs in mice
- Ms. T. Sangeetha Kumari — Acute fluoride exposure on myocardial redox proteins
- Mr. R. L. Mohanprakash — Developmental neurotoxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles in zebrafish
- Ms. R. Rekha — Developmental cardiotoxicity in metal oxide nanoparticle-exposed zebrafish
- Ms. E. Sangavi — Ferulic acid on arsenic-induced cardiotoxicity in zebrafish larvae
- Ms. D. Bhuvaneshwari — Saikosaponin D on STAT3/c-Myc signalling in MDA-MB-231 cells
Alumni M.Sc. Students
Biotechnology and Medical Biotechnology graduates by batch year.
2017–2019
- Ms. P. Kavipriya
- Ms. K. Monica
- Mr. N. A. Navin Kumar
2016–2018
- Ms. P. Haritha
- Mr. S. Kishan Kumar
- Mr. S. Mouliganesh
2015–2017
- Ms. R. Janani
- Ms. S. Reeshma
- Ms. S. Suganya
- Ms. S. Vinothini
2014–2016
- Mr. V. Amuthan
- Ms. B. N. Keerthana
- Ms. B. Preethy
- Ms. N. Sneha
2013–2015
- Ms. G. Aswini
- Ms. A. Balaharini
- Ms. R. Manapra Akshara
- Ms. R. Shanmugapriya
- Ms. D. Sheeba
2012–2014
- Ms. S. Kiruthika
- Mr. S. R. Manoj
- Mr. K. Vishnuvignesh
2011–2013
- Mr. I. Vadivel Murugan
- Ms. K. Vijayalakshmi
- Ms. S. Kaviyapallavi
2010–2012
- Mr. R. Saran Raj
- Ms. Sathiya Deepika
- Ms. V. Savitha
- Mr. C. M. Shafeeque
2009–2011
- Ms. A. Aarthy
- Ms. G. Niraimathi
2008–2010
- Ms. D. Sivagama Sundari
- Mr. I. Prabhu
- Mr. B. Somasundaram
- Ms. S. Karthika
- Ms. N. Shobana
- Mr. K. Illaiyavan
- Mr. A. Sathiaseelan
- Mr. B. Shiva
- Mr. D. Manibharathi
- Ms. R. Suganya
2007–2009
- Ms. Beaula Jacob
- Ms. B. Beulla Lawanya
- Ms. K. Salma
- Ms. Anu Chandy
- Ms. V. Mangala Priya
2006–2008
- Mr. S. Thiru Sundaraseelan
- Ms. M. P. Saranya
- Mr. P. Andrew Wilson Raj
- Ms. K. Preethi
- Ms. S. Bharathy
2005–2007
- Mr. N. Arumugam
- Ms. A. Dhivya
- Ms. M. Subha
- Mr. C. Sandeep
2004–2006
- Mr. C. Sam Aldrin
- Mr. Roshan Elsa Rajan
- Ms. D. Subha
2024–2026
- Ms. D. Kaviya
- Ms. K. Priyadarshini
- Mr. M. Saran
- Ms. K. F. Velentina
- Mr. K. Prabhuraj
2023–2025
- Ms. G. Illakkiya
- Ms. V. P. Pradiksha
- Ms. A. Sowndharya
- Mr. V. Viswaganesh
2022–2024
- Ms. S. Akshayakeerthana
- Ms. M. Krishnasanthiya
- Mr. Shreejet Saha
- Ms. S. Theeksha
- Mr. S. Vignesh
2021–2023
- Ms. D. Bhuvaneshwari
- Ms. Y. Grace Helana
- Mr. V. Naveen Surya
- Mr. P. Kunjkumar
- Mr. S. Dhinakaran
2020–2022
- Mr. S. Hariharan
- Ms. S. Sruthi
- Ms. D. Vaishnavi
- Ms. Nerella Haricharan
- Ms. V. Reethu
- Ms. R. Sakthi
2019–2021
- Mr. S. Anirudh
- Ms. P. Anitha Malini
- Ms. M. R. Nandhu
- Ms. V. Vishnupriya
2018–2020
- Ms. G. Kanmani
- Ms. S. Saranyadevi
- Mr. J. M. Vignesh