Dr. Sivakumar Singaravelu | photobiomodulation Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sivakumar Singaravelu, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Dr. Sivakumar Singaravelu is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

Professional Profiles:

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🎓 EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology Techniques, YearM.Sc. in Bio-Organic Chemistry and Characterization Techniques, YearB.Sc. in Microbiology, Year

🔬 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Molecular Biology Techniques: Conducted DNA isolation, electrophoresis; RNA extraction, cDNA preparation, PCR, RT-PCR, protein extraction & estimation (SDS-PAGE), coomassie staining, and MTT Assay for cell proliferation/cytotoxicity, Flow Cytometry, ELISA.Bio-Organic Chemistry and Characterization Techniques: Executed biological assays of various biomolecules using analytical techniques like Colorimetric and UV Spectrophotometry, chromatography techniques. Experienced with FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRD, FE-SEM, and Tensile strength measurement – Texture analyzer.Microbiology: Proficient in biochemical characterizations, Staining and subculturing techniques, antibacterial and antifungal, antifouling activity screening methods, confocal and fluorescent microscopy for DAPI and Calcein AM.In-vivo studies: Conducted Open excision wound model performed in Male Albino Wistar rat, evaluation of total protein and collagen deposition by H&E, Masson’s trichome staining.

🏆 AWARDS AND HONORS

DST-SERB- National Postdoctoral Fellowship-2017-2019CSIR-SRA- Senior Research Associate Fellowship-2017-2019UGC-RGNF-Junior and Senior Research Fellowship-2013-2017

🛠️ TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Molecular Biology Techniques: DNA isolation, electrophoresis; RNA extraction, cDNA preparation, PCR, RT-PCR, protein extraction & estimation (SDS-PAGE), coomassie staining; MTT Assay.Bio-Organic Chemistry and Characterization Techniques: Colorimetric and UV Spectrophotometry, chromatography techniques; FTIR, DSC, TGA, XRD, FE-SEM, Tensile strength measurement.Microbiology: Biochemical characterizations, Staining and subculturing techniques, antibacterial and antifungal assays; confocal and fluorescent microscopy.In-vivo studies: Open excision wound model, evaluation of total protein and collagen deposition by H&E, Masson’s trichome staining.

🎓 TRAINING AND WORKSHOP

FELASA ID: 07/2018. Certificate course on laboratory animal sciencesWorkshop on Human/Cancer Cell Culture Techniques & MTT AssayInternational conferences and workshops attended

📝 JOURNAL REVIEW BOARD

Member of the editorial board for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

📖 Publications Top Note :

Multifunctional embelin-poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid) and sodium alginate-based core-shell Electrospun nanofibrous mat for wound healing.

Published in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules in 2024.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131128

Collagen – Annona polysaccharide scaffolds with tetrahydrocurcumin loaded microspheres for antimicrobial wound dressing.

Published in Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications in 2022.

DOI: 10.1016/J.CARPTA.2022.100204

Ferulic acid loaded microspheres reinforced in 3D hybrid scaffold for antimicrobial wound dressing.

Published in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules in 2021.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.02.124

Characterization and evaluation of siderophore-loaded gelatin microspheres: a potent tool for wound-dressing material.

Published in Polymer Bulletin in 2017.

DOI: 10.1007/S00289-016-1840-Y

Fabrication of Arothron Stellatus Skin Collagen Film Incorporated Coccinia Grandis with as Durable Wound Construct.

Published in International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials in 2017.

DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2016.1252351

Microbial Siderophore as MMP inhibitor: An interactive approach on wound healing application.

Published in Wound Medicine in 2017.

DOI: 10.1016/J.WNDM.2016.12.002

Dual-layered 3D nanofibrous matrix incorporated with dual drugs and their synergetic effect on accelerating wound healing through growth factor regulation.

Published in Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications in 2017.

DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.02.148

Fabrication and characterization of collagen coated electrospun Poly (3-hydroxybutyric acid)-gelatin nanofibrous scaffold as a soft bio-mimetic material for skin tissue engineering applications.

Published in RSC Advances in 2016.

DOI: 10.1039/C5RA19529B

Fabrication of biomimetic porous novel sponge from gum kondagogu for wound dressing.

Published in Materials Letters in 2016.

DOI: 10.1016/J.MATLET.2016.04.185

Facile synthesis and evaluation of quercetin reduced and dextran sulphate stabilized gold nanoparticles decorated with folic acid for active targeting against breast cancer.

Published in RSC Advances in 2016.

DOI: 10.1039/C6RA01756H