Dr. S.Ranjani

Educational Background

• Ph.D Life Sciences, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 2022
• M.Phil Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 2009
• M.Sc Biochemical technology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 2008
• B.Sc Biochemistry, SNMV College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore Affiliated to  Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, 2006

Teaching and Research Experience

• Assistant Professor, School of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 2022 -current
• DST Women Scientist- WOS B, School of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 2019 – 2022
• Scientific Assistant, School of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 2018 – 2022
• Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Prof. Dhanapalan College of Arts & Science, Chennai, December 2011- December 2012
• Research Fellow, Center for Molecular medicine and therapeutics, PSG Medical College, Coimbatore, January 2010- September 2011
• Technical Assistant & Guest Lecturer, Department of Biotechnology, GCT, Coimbatore, September 2009- December 2009
• Junior Research Fellow, School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, January 2009 – October 2009

Honors and Awards

• Awarded with InRes Vivekananda Prize 2022.
• Awarded with Young Researcher Award 2022.
• Received best oral presentation award in the International Online Conference on “Drug Discovery, Development and Lead Optimization” Organized by Baddi University of Emerging Sciences & Technology, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India.
• Awarded with IVP grant, EDI Tamilnadu
• Selected as Women Scientist, Department of Science & Technology Women Scientist – (WOS-B), 2019-22.
• Received scholarship to participate in Virtual International Conference on Novel and Alternative Therapeutics for Neurodegenerative Diseases Mediated Through Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) organized by School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, India, sponsored by International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) in association with Tamil Nadu State Council for Science & Technology (TNSCST) was held from 20th september to 23rd September, 2021.
• Received best presentation award in Virtual International Conference on Novel and Alternative Therapeutics for Neurodegenerative Diseases Mediated Through Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) organized by School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, India, sponsored by International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) in association with Tamil Nadu State Council for Science & Technology (TNSCST) was held from 20th september to 23rd September, 2021.
• Received second prize in International web conference on advances in biotechnology – Gene technology 2021, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College (autonomous) College, Chennai – 600 106, February 17 & 18, 2021.
• Received best Paper Award 2021 in, 5th International Conference on Bioenergy, Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST2021) on 29th, 30th January 2021, Arunai Engineering College, Thiruvanamalai.
• Received best Paper Award 2020 in International conference on emerging trends in antimicrobial strategise and Bio-innovation on 18th-19 December 2020, by RK University, Rajkot.
• Received best Paper Award 2020 in International Virtual Conference on “Fungal Biotechnology: Recent Trends and Future Prospectives” – FBRTFP -2020, 11.12.2020 – 12.12.2020, Organised by Department of biotechnology, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam
• Received best oral Paper Award 2020 in virtual Cancer Symposium to observe National Cancer Awareness Day organized by School of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Vandalur, Chennai, India in association with Association of Cancer Education & Research (ACER) held on 7th November, 2020.
• Received Best Oral award in Virtual Antimicrobial Symposium to observe World Antimicrobial Awareness week organized by School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai in association with Microbiologists Society, India (MSI) during the period 18th to 24th November, 2020.
• Won Best researcher award in International conference on Recent Trends in Bionanotechnology, Energy and Environment (ICBEE 2020) February18, 2020
• Selected as DST Women scientist and sanctioned for DST WOS-B Call under Subject – Health, Food and Nutrition (HFN) as Project Investigator. Proposed Budget: Rs 30,34,092
• Won best paper award the National conference on Recent Advances in Aquaculture, 6th & 7th February 2020, Sir Thiyagarajan College, Chennai.
• 17. Won Third prize in oral presentation in the National conference on impact of biotechnology in improving human health, SRM arts and Science College, September 27, 2019
• Won First prize in oral presentation in National conference on computational biology and medical biotechnology in health care (CBMH 19) “Translational Medicine” 17-18th September 2019, Sathyabama Institute of science & Technology, Chennai
• Won First prize in oral presentation in Seminar on Emerging Trends in Eco green Technology, Prince Shri Venkateswara College, September 29, 2019.
• Won First prize in oral presentation in the UGC sponsored National conference on Innovations and New horizons in Microbial, Held on 6-7th March 2019, Shri padmavati Mahila Viswavidyalayam Tirupati.
• Won First prize and Cash Award in oral presentation in TNSCST sponsored Interantional Conference on Emerging Perspectives in bioengineering and biomedical informatics with special relevance to Ethanomedicine in Human Health on 25 to 27th March 2019. Sathyabama Institute of science & Technology, Chennai
• Junior Research Fellowship awarded by the DBT from May 2010 to Aug- 2011.
• Junior Research Fellowship awarded by the UGC-UPE from Jan-2009 to Dec- 2009.
• Awarded first Rank in M.Phil Biotechnology, Madurai kamaraj University, Madurai.
• Awarded second Rank in M.Sc Biochemical technology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
• Selected for M.Sc Biochemical Technology in Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, through all over India entrance examination.
• Awarded Fifth Rank in B.Sc Biochemistry, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
• Awarded Best Student Award in B.Sc Biochemistry, SNMV College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore.
• Awarded gold medal in B.Sc –Biochemistry, SNMV College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore.
• Awarded meritorious scholarship for scoring 1st rank in all semesters in B.Sc Biochemistry from SNMV College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore

Research areas

• Protein purification
• Gene Expression studies
• Molecular Modelling
• Drug designing
• Nanobiotechnology

Research outcomes

a. Research grants

Ongoing

Nanofabricated wound dressing material to control wound infection, TN EDII, Innovation voucher programme, Rs 2,00,000.

Completed

Formulating antibiotic resistance breakers to control multidrug resistant pathogenic bacteria, DST, DST WOS B, Rs 30,34,092/-

An evaluation of selected YOGA MODULE in lung inflammation due to Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (ALRI)- A randomized controlled pilot study, DST, DST SATYAM, Rs 15,00,000/-

b. Publications

Number of Research Publications (total publications from Crescent and other institutions- no list is required)

• International journals: 50
• National journals: 01
• Conference presentations: 326
• Novel genomic sequences submitted to Genbank, NCBI, USA: 119
• Invited talks delivered: 04
• Patents: filed:11 Published:11

List of Patents

Indian Patents filed (2021)

• S. Hemalatha, S. Ranjani; Green nano biomaterial to control pathogens causing vibriosis in aquafarming, Application number: 202141013023 Date of publication: 25/3/21

Indian Patents filed and published (2019)

• S. Hemalatha S. Ranjani; Green nanocolloids as extended-spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL) inhibitor in multidrug resistant (MDR) E. coli, Field of Invention: Chemical, Application Number: 201941050970; Date of publication: 20/12/2019
• S. Hemalatha S. Ranjani; Floral bud incorporated nano colloidal formulation to control pneumonia causing multidrug resistant/antibiotic resistant K. pneumoniae, Field of Invention: Pharmaceuticals, Application Number: 201941050971; Date of publication: 20/12/2019
• S. Hemalatha S. Ranjani; Formulation of novel green nano colloids to control antibiotic resistant pathogens responsible for bovine mastitis, Field of Invention: Pharmaceuticals, Application Number: 201941050972; Date of publication: 20/12/2019
• S. Hemalatha S. Ranjani, Aromatic nano formulation as antibiotic resistance breakers in biofilm forming pathogenic strains, Field of Invention: Pharmaceuticals, Application Number: 201941050973; Date of publication: 20/12/2019
• S. Hemalatha S. Ranjani; Scented nanocolloidal formulation as multidrug resistant breakers in urinary tract infection (UTI) causing human pathogens, Field of Invention: Pharmaceuticals, Application Number: 201941050974; Date of publication: 20/12/2019
• S. Hemalatha S. Ranjani; Potent green nanocolloids control growth, biofilm formation and virulence in antibiotic resistant strains isolated from tannery effluent, Field of Invention: Biochemistry, Application Number: 201941050976; Date of publication: 20/12/20
• S. Hemalatha S. Ranjani; Hexananocolloid formulation as potent antibiotic resistant breaker Inventors: Field of Invention: Microbiology, Application Number: 201941050977; Date of publication: 20/12/2019
• S. Hemalatha S. Ranjani; Petalic nanocolloids as battalion for penicillin resistant bacterial strains isolated from tannery effluent, Field of Invention: Biotechnology, Application Number: 201941050978; Date of publication: 20/12/2019
• S. Hemalatha S. Ranjani; Breaking antibiotic resistance by using nanocolloids in pathogenic bacterial strains isolated from diabetic wound, Field of Invention: Pharmaceuticals, Application Number: 201941050979; Date of publication: 20/12/2019
• S. Hemalatha S. Ranjani; Tri-green nano formulation to control pathogens causing mastitis and respiratory infection, Field of Invention: Chemical, Application Number: 201941050980; Date of publication: 20/12/2019

List of publications

2023

• Asma.B. S.^# Ranjani S.^# Hemalatha* Nigella sativa mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles to curb antibiotic resistanceJournal of Materials Research. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 2.909).
• Santhanalakshmi^#, S. Ranjani^# and S. Hemalatha*, Anti-bacterial activity of Cymbopogon citratus nanoparticles against Vibrio species infecting aquatic organisms.  Aquatic Toxicology.  260, 106583, 2023, (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 5.202). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106583
• S. Ranjani S. Hemalatha* Influence of Polyherbal nanoformulation on plant growth and biochemical constituents in legume seedlings. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2023, (In press) (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor4.64). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-023-02782-w 
• Vaijayanthi.S^#, S. Ranjani^# S. Hemalatha* Comparison of myconanoparticles and myconanoemulsion incorporated biomaterials in controlling multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 2023, (In press) (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 7.9).  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2023.109672
• Madhumitha H^#, Ranjani S^# S.Hemalatha* Clitoria ternatea floral mediated Synthesis, characterization, antioxidant and cytotoxicity evaluation of silver nanoparticles. Archives of Breast Cancer, 2023,(In press) (Scopus indexed)
• Sri vidhyaa. K^#, S. Ranjani^# S. Hemalatha* Citrus limon phytocompounds decorated nanoparticles control poultry pathogens Archives of Microbiology, 205, 123, 2023, (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 2.66). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-023-03462-7
• Ranjani S, S. Hemalatha* Nanoformulation target virulence genes to break antibiotic resistance in MDR E. coli Applied nanoscience, 2023 (In press) (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.869). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-023-02782-w
• Namita. N^#, Ranjani S^#, S.Hemalatha* Comparative study of effects of endophytic fungal silver nanoparticles and nanoemulsion on Escherichia coli Applied biochemistry and biotechnology. 2023 (In press) (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-023-04331-1
• Janarthanan.K^#, Ranjani.S^# and S. Hemalatha* Myconanoparticles break antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumanii Applied biochemistry and biotechnology 195, 196–216 (2023) (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-022-04125-x

2022

• Tasneem Juzer^#, Ranjani S^#, S.Hemalatha*, Camellia sinensis mediated synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles and applications to control Gram-negative ESBL producing antibiotic resistant bacterial pathogens, Food bioscience. 50, 102070, 2022  (Impact factor 5.318) (scopus indexed) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102070
• Janarthanan.K^#, Ranjani.S^# and S. Hemalatha* Myconanoparticles break antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumanii Applied biochemistry and biotechnology 2022(In press) (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-022-04125-x
• Architha Vijayalakshmi^#, Ranjani S^#, S.Hemalatha* Engineered green nanoparticles interact with Nigrospora oryzae isolated from infected leaves of Arachis hypogaea, Journal of Basic Microbiology, 2022. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 2.65). https://doi.org/10.1002/jobm.202100623.
• Neha Raina^#, Sheeza Khan, Ranjani S^#, Mohammad Shahid, S.Hemalatha, Asimul Islam, Understanding the Nano Colloid-Protein Interaction in Crowded Milieu, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2022. 363, 119794 (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 6.63). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119794
• Charlz Nithin J^#, Ranjani S^#, S.Hemalatha*, Mimusops elengi Flower-Mediated Green Silver Nanoparticles Control Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 194, 3066–3081 (2022). (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-022-03882-z.
• Jenish, A^#., Ranjani, S^#. S.Hemalatha*. Moringa oleifera Nanoparticles Demonstrate Antifungal Activity Against Plant Pathogenic Fungi. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 194, 4959–4970 (2022). (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-022-04007-2.
• Manaal Sheerin Khan^#, Ranjani S^#, S.Hemalatha*, Synthesis and characterization of Kappaphycus alvarezii derived silver nanoparticles and determination of antibacterial activity, Materials Chemistry and Physics,Volume 282, 2022,125985, (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 4.778). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2022.125985.
• Ranjani S., Pradeep P, Ramesh kumar, S.Hemalatha (2022) Myrobalans mediated nanocolloids in controlling marine pathogens. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 194, pages1120–1135 . (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-022-03816-9
• Ranjani S., Janani prabha, Karunya. J S.Hemalatha*. (2022). Differential actions of nanoparticles and nanoemulsion synthesized from Colletotrichum siamense on food borne pathogens. LWT-Food Science and Technology 155, 112995 (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 6.056). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112995
• Ranjani S., Kamalavarshini. S. S. Hemalatha*. (2022) Gold nanoparticles: A Novel paradigm for targeted Drug delivery Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 1.7). https://doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2021.2025077
• S. Ranjani, and S. Hemalatha*, Triphala coated nanoparticles with multi potent properties, Materials Letters, Volume 308, Part B, 1 February 2022, 131184. (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.423). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2021.131184
• Rukaiya.K. ^# Ranjani. S. ^# and S. Hemalatha*. COVID-19: An In-Silico analysis on Potential therapeutic uses of Trikadu as Immune System Boosters study. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 2022. 194, 291–301.(Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-021-03793-5.

2021

• Venkatesan, H^#., S. Ranjani^#, S.Hemalatha*. Interaction of various types of bisphenols with enzymes involved in melanin synthesis. Toxicol. Environ. Health Sci 14 (1). (2021). .(Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 1.198). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13530-021-00111-8
• S. Ranjani, Abdul Matheen, Antony Jenish A, S. Hemalatha*, Nanotechnology derived natural Poly bio-silver nanoparticles as a potential alternate biomaterial to protect against human pathogen,Materials Letters, 2021,304, 130555.(Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.423) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2021.130555
• Tahira A^#, S. Ranjani^# and S. Hemalatha*. Nanoparticles engineered from endophytic fungi (Botryosphaeria rhodina) against ESBL-producing pathogenic multidrug-resistant E. coli. Environ Sci Eur (2021) 33:83. (Impact factor 5.893) (scopus and SCIE indexed). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-021-00524-9
• Ranjani S., Noorul Samsoon Maharifa H., Raihanathus Sahdhiyya A, S.Hemalatha*. (2021) Phytotoxicity assessment of synthesized green nanosuspension on germination and growth in Vigna radiata, Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 1.7).​ https://doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2021.1993916
• S. Ranjani, UR Kathun, S Hemalatha*, Silver Decorated Myconanoparticles Control Growth and Biofilm Formation in Uropathogenic E. coli, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2022. 194, 504–516 (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-021-03692-9
• S.Ranjani, Shruthy Priya.P, Maroudam veerasami and S. Hemalatha* Novel polyherbal nanocolloids to control Bovine Mastitis, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2021. 194, 246–265 (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-021-03748-w
• Abdul M, Edet Love M, Ranjani S, S.Hemalatha*. Biological Toxins as Therapeutic Challenge against Antibiotic Resistant CTX-M-15 Encoding Bacteria. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry. 2021. (In press).(Scopus indexed).
• Antony JA, Edet Love M, Ranjani S, S. Hemalatha^* Role of Plant Compounds, Alternative Medicine and Diet to Improve Mental Wellness Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry. 2021. (In press).(Scopus indexed)
• Muzaiyen, Ranjani S, S. Hemalatha* Exploring the Pharmacological Activities of Flavonoids and Caffeic Acid Derivatives from the Species Eupatorium Perfoliatum, .Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry. 2021. (In press). (Scopus indexed).
• Anitha.S , Ranjani S , S.Hemalatha* In silico Analysis of Quercetin and its analogues against targeted Proteins 2021, Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 11, (5) , 13695 – 13705 (scopus and WoS indexed). https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC115.1369513705
• Souzia S Ranjani S , S.Hemalatha* Repurposing of Drugs Targeted Against COVID-19 Spike Receptor for Treatment: An In silico Approach 2021, Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 11, (5) , 13740 – 13753 (scopus and WoS indexed). https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC115.1374013753
• Abinaya. M, Priya. S, Karunya JR, Ranjani. S., S.Hemalatha* .Screening the efficacy of compounds from ghee to control cancer: An In silico approach. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 2021 Volume 11, Issue 6, 14115 – 14126 (scopus and WoS indexed).   https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC116.1411514126
• Ranjani.S. Pradeep. P. Vimalkumar. U, Ramesh Kumar. V and S. Hemalatha* Pungent antiinfective nanocolloids manipulate growth, biofilm formation and CTX-M-15 gene expression in pathogens causing Vibriosis. Aquaculture International, 2021. 29:859–869 (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 2.235) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-021-00660-2
• Kathija. N, Ranjani S, S.Hemalatha*. Synergistic Effect of Antimicrobial Peptides (AMP) on Multi-drug Resistant Bacteria. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 2021 (in Press)(scopus and WoS indexed).
• Divya U, Ranjani S, S.Hemalatha*. Repurposing of FDA-Approved Drugs against tuberculosis Target MMA4 and CmaA2. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 2021 Volume 11, Issue 6, 2021, 14688 – 14696 (scopus and WoS indexed). https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC116.1468814696
• Mariam Adhila H, Shariq Ahmed M, Ranjani S, Senthilkumar N, S. Hemalatha* Marine endophytic fungi mediated silver nanoparticles and their application in plant growth promotion in Vigna radiata. L Inter. J. Nano.Dimen. 2021 12 (1) 1-10(WOS indexed).

2020

• Ranjani S, Faridha Begum I, Santhoshini J, Senthil Kumar N, Ruckmani K and S.Hemalatha*. Mimosa pudica floral nanoparticles: a potent antibiotic resistance breaker. Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry 2021. 51:12, 1751-1758 (WoS indexed)(IF: 1.716) https://doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2020.1852429
• Sabiha Sulthana H. B^#, Ranjani S^#, S. Hemalatha*. Comparison of efficacy of nanoparticles synthesized from leaves and flowers of Russelia equisitiformis. Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry 2020. 52:1, 75-81, (IF: 1.716)(WoS indexed). https://doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2020.1862218
• Sai Nivetha. S^#, Ranjani. S^#, and S. Hemalatha* Synthesis and application of silver nanoparticles using Cissus quadrangularis Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, 2022 52:1, 82-89 )(web of science indexed). (Impact factor 1.716). https://doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2020.1862219
• S. Ranjani, Das, R Shariq Ahmed. M, Lalnunmawii.E, Senthilkumar.N, Ruckmani.K, S. Hemalatha* Myco-nanocolloids manipulate growth, biofilm formation and virulence genes in UTI causing E. coli Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry (2020). 51:12, 1725-1734 (web of science indexed) (Impact factor 1.716)  https://doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2020.1852426
• Ranjani S; Salman Al Farzi M; Shruthy Priya p; Mohammad Waseem; Ruckmani K; S.Hemalatha* Multi potent Aromatic nano colloid: Synthesis, characterization and applications, AMB Express, 2020, 10,168 (Scopus indexed). (Impact factor 4.1) https://doi.org/10.1186/s13568-020-01104-5
• Ranjani S, Shariq Ahmed M, Mohd Adnan, Senthil Kumar N, Ruckmani K & S. Hemalatha* (2020): Synthesis, characterization and applications of endophytic fungal nanoparticles, Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, 51:2, 280-287, (web of science indexed). (Impact factor 1.716) https://doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2020.1784231
• Ranjani. S, Shariq Ahmed. M, MubarakAli. D, Ramachandran. C, Senthil Kumar, N and S. Hemalatha*.Toxicity assessment of silver nanoparticles synthesized using endophytic fungi against nosacomial infection. Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry (2020) 51:8, 1080-1085 (web of science indexed) (Impact factor 1.716). https://doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2020.1814332
• Ranjani. S, Faridha Begum. I  , Tasneem I.K  , Senthil Kumar. N and S.Hemalatha* Silver decorated green nanocolloids as potent antibacterial and antibiofilm agent against antibiotic resistant organisms isolated from tannery effluent. Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry,  51:6, 823-831 2020, (web of science indexed). (Impact factor 1.716) https://doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2020.1811326
• Ranjani.S, Buhaisath.K.T and S. Hemalatha*. TANp – A potent antibiotic resistant breaker. Chettinad healthcity medical journal 2020. 9(1): 18 – 25 ISSN2278-2044
• L.Mittal^#, Ranjani.S^#, Shariq Ahmed.M , Jeya Shree T, Tahira A , Poompavai S, IG Camarillo, GowriSree V, Raji S and S.Hemalatha*.Turmeric-Silver-Nanoparticles for Effective Treatment of Breast Cancer and to break CTX-M-15 mediated Antibiotic Resistance in Escherichia coli Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry,  51:6, 867-874, 2020. (web of science indexed) (Impact factor 1.716). https://doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2020.1812644
• S. Ranjani, Shruthy priya. P, Maroudam veerasami. M and S. Hemalatha* Cympobogan Citratus Nanocolloids in the Treatment of Bovine Mastitis International Journal of Advance Study and Research Work (2581-5997)/ Special Issue ICROIRT-2020/September 2020, 614-616.
• Ranjani, S., Tamanna, K. & S.Hemalatha*. Triphala green nano colloids: synthesis, characterization and screening biomarkers. Appl Nanosci (2020). 10, 1269–1279 (WOS indexed). (Impact factor 3.86) https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-019-01208-w.
• Ranjani. S, Shariq Ahmed. M, Ruckmani, K, S. Hemalatha*, Green nanocolloids control Multi drug resistant pathogenic bacteria, J.Cluster Sci. 31, 861–866 (2020) (Impact factor 3.44)(Scopus indexed). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-019-01694-6

2019

• Shariq. A.M, Ranjani.S. Tahira. A. M.Waseem, J.Khan, M. Kashif and S. Hemalatha* Biogenic AgNps synthesized via endophytic bacteria and its biological applications Environmental Science and Pollution Research , 26, 26939–26946, 2019 (Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 5.1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-05869-6

# equal contribution / first author

Startup’s Co-mentored with Mentor Dr.S.Hemalatha

S. No	NAME OF STUDENT	BRANCH	NAME OF THE COMPANY/ PRODUCT	DESCRIPTION	IMAGE
1	M. Annish Shabiya	B.Tech	AHR-Gug Lyf	Boost your health and delight your taste buds with our fortified soup mix.
2	Kanisha. J	B.Tech	ENVI-WRAP	BIO- based FOOD WRAPPER have unique properties that can help extend the shelf life of food and maintain its freshness
3	Lina Fatima.M S. Jaswanthika	B.Tech	Rejuven-U	Nanocream with antiaging formulation
4	Noorliza Fatimah	B.Tech	A-Z anti-microbial cream	Organic nano based formulation to bacteria infection. A natural solution for inhibit the growth and reduce the inflammation from the bacterial infection. A-Z cream completely inhibit the bacterial growth
5	U.Niranjana	B.Tech	NINO-PGP	Organic nano based formulation for plant growth promotion. A natural solution for growing plants naturally.
6	Mohammed Riyaaz	B.Tech	MR Hair Dye
7	I. Suha Kouser	B.Tech	Napro	Green tea enriched nano serum gel ; Unlock your skin’s radiance with Napro
8	Nida Fathima	B.Tech		Nanoparticles incorporated in healing materials prevent MDR infections and enhances wound healing. It is also highly effective against chronic wounds
9	Abhinandan	B.Tech	ANTI MYCOVERSE	Organic nano based formulation to control fungal infection in plants
10	Mohamed Juvad. N	M.Tech	ZANA SOLUTIONS	Organic nano based formulation as natural fertilizers. A natural solution for promoting plant growth. ZANA fertilizers promotes plant growth and promote biochemical constituents
11	Monideepa Guha		Na ‘NO-WOUNDS’	Our organic nano cream helps heal diabetic wounds. Say goodbye to inflammation, pain and have a better healing process. Because Na ‘NO-WOUNDS’ says NO to WOUNDS
12	Nivethasri R V,		NIVRAKSHI	Green nano based formulation to treat infected commercial plants A natural solution to protect plants from pathogenic fungal sps. NivRakshi – nano fungicidal sprays completely safe and green
13	Ragul M		FUNGOPEDIA	Organic nano based formulation to protect perishable fruits. FUNGOPEDIA spray completely control the fungal growth
14	R.SWATHIKA		AQUA SAFE	“AQUA SAFE “ is a fish feed that protects the fish From “VIBRO” species
15	V. Dhivya		BioNourish	Organic plant growth booster for stronger and faster growth. Our growth enhancer – your shortcut to a green thumb. BioNourish, the secret to lush, vibrant plants
16	Siddikha Sultana L		Drug search	Green nano based product for the treatment of cancer- “Unleash Your Inner Warrior: Conquer Cancer Naturally”
17	Devipriya. A		Silica life	Plant growth promoter enhances secondary metabolites and antioxidant enzymes. “Grow plants for a better tomorrow with Silica life’’
18	Akash B N	M.Tech	MastiCare	Organic nano based formulation to cure bovine mastitis. Stronger Cows, Happier Herds: Our Mastitis Solution
19	V Sandiya	M.Tech	DIYA GAL	Green synthesized nano spray to prevent food spoilage. A way to extend the life span of food
20	Monisha T	M.Tech	Momo’s Silica wrapper	Antibacterial meat wrapper for keeping meat healthy and extended shelf life . Antibacterial film wrapper for healthy coating and storing of meat
21	D Chanchal Kumari Jangam	M.Sc	COS-NO-ACNE	Organic nano based formulation to cure acne. A natural solution for young, healthy and glowing skin. COS-NO-ACNE cream completely clears ACNE
22	Madhu varshini. D.B, Nizar Fathima. M	M.Sc B.Tech	Bio-Nawrap	Developing an eco-friendly Bio-Nawrap which enhances the protection of food items placed inside the wrap against food borne pathogens and also increase the shelf life of food.
23	Dhanushwr K, Priyadharshini. N	B.Tech	LAC GEL	An antimicrobial gel formulation for topical use, effective in cuts, burns and wounds
24	M. Bhavani, R. Swathi Shri, Jaya shree. A	M.Sc	Clensella	A safe natural cleanser which acts as a biodefensor against multi drug resistant pathogens
25	Santhana Lakshmi.V	B.Tech	Fish grow-N	Divulging a plant derived nano formulated fish feed additive, highly effective towards prevention of vibriosis in fishes. A multifaceted product, serve as immune booster and growth stimulant which is cost effective, eco friendly and easy to use product.
26	Osama Aryan, Shreya Verma	M.Sc	Forever8teen	An organic, nano based anti aging cream to reduce the wrinkles and fine lines for visibly firmer-looking skin
27	Deebalakshmi.S, Madhumitha.H, Rajalakshmi.S, Vishal.J	B.Tech	Sensocan	An accessible, affordable, non-invasive and easy to use diagnostic kit for detecting oral cancer using salivary based biomarkers
28	S.Janarthanan	M.Sc	Nanofectant	Developing green nano based disinfectant against multidrug resistant microorganisms to provide germ free environment.
29	Srividhyaa K	B.Tech	Herboblend	We harness the power of sciencetosupport animal health andperformanceby natural blend ofherbal and spiceextract feedadditivewith state-of-the-artofnanotechnologyto stimulatethe immunesystem and guthealth against various antibioticresistant poultry pathogens.
30	Raihan. A, Divyabharathi.M, Saranya.J	M.Sc M.Sc M.Tech	Nan-O-drop	An anti fungal eye drops using nanotechnology to Cure eye infections caused by various fungal species
31	Vishwanand V, Vanjimalar. N	M.Sc	Vibrotic	Feed additives to prevent vibriosis and to promote fish growth
32	Kavya.C	M.Sc	CITRUS	Nanobased spary to control and prevent citurs canker in various species of Citrus
33	G. Arivoli Aravindhan, Tasneem Juzer	B.Tech	Nan-o-fresh	As our guardians against hazardous microbes in and around our bodies, environmentally safe nanomaterials are integrated into our products.
34	S. Vaijayanthi	M.Sc	Sil-Chill-Burn	Sil-chill-burn gel bandages are nano-infused gel bandages that can interact with the skin and are used for topical treatment. It is simple to use and sterile and it prevents secondary infection from the external environment.
35	Janakiraman.S	M.Sc	Tranquil nanomeds	Nano based cream to control Bacteria indued secondary wound infections
36	Reshma K.J, Kaniga. S. K	M.Sc	Innovatina	Multipurpose nanobased plant growth promotor and protector from bacterial fungal diseases, green and eco friendly, biodegradable, non toxic formulations developed by Innovatina

Startup companies incorporated

Name of the start up: HLRJ BIOTECH PVT LTD

Grant received: 01

Nanofabricated wound dressing material to control wound infection, TN EDII, Innovation voucher programme, Rs 2,00,000.

Products developed

S. No	NAME OF THE PRODUCT	DESCRIPTION	IMAGE
1	NANO-GEL	Nano gels to control wound infections
2	ANTI-ACNE CREAM	Organic nano based formulation to cure acne. A natural nanobased solution for young, healthy and glowing skin. Which completely clears ACNE
3	I-WASH	Natural nano cleanser which acts as a biodefensor against multi drug resistant pathogens causing Urinary Tract Infection
4	ANTI-AGING CREAM	Nano based anti-aging cream to reduce the wrinkles and fine lines for good looking skin
5	NANO-CREAM	Nano based cream to heal wound caused by bacterial infection
6	DIABETIC BANDAGE	Nano impregnated bandages to heal diabetic wound caused by MDRO’s
7	SAAF	Nano based hand sanitizer protects from multidrug resistant microorganisms
8	NANO-FUNGICIDE	Eco friendly nano based fungicide to protect the crops from fungal infection
9	PLANT GROWTH PROMOTER	Multipurpose nanobased plant growth promotor and protector from bacterial fungal diseases, green and eco friendly, biodegradable, non toxic nanoformulations