Research
List of Faculty Members Recognized as Research (Ph.D.) Supervisors
| S.No | Name of the Staff | A.U. Chennai Supervisor Recognition Lr. No./ Date | Recognition no. |
| 1. | Dr.Puniethaa Prabhu | Lr.No.CFR/NEWSUP/2015 & 23.01.2015 | 2370438 |
| 2. | Dr.Philip Robinson | Lr.No. AUC / CFR / SUP. Reg /2009/018 | 0901222 |
| 3. | Dr.Sidra | Lr.No.SUPR/27th /DB & 14.10.2016 | 2870101 |
| 4. | Dr Mythili Ganamangai B | Lr.No.SUPR/27th /DB & 14.10.2016 | 2870099 |
| 5. | Dr.Ayyappadasan G | Lr.No.SUPR/27th /DB & 26.12.2017 | 3150010 |
| 6. | Dr.Balasubramanian M | Lr.No.SUPR/27th /DB & 26.12.2017 | 3170003 |
| 7. | Dr. K. Syed Zameer Ahmed | Lr.No.SUPR/34th /AR2 & 09.02.2021 | 3770006 |
Details of Patents Granted and Filed
The details of patents filed at international and national level by faculty and research scholars are furnished in the table below.
Patent/ Copyright details
| S.No | Type of the proposal | Title | Name(s) of the faculty with Designation | Filed or Published or Granted | Date |
| 1. | Patent | Integration of Cloud Computing with a lichen identification automation system through computational techniques | Dr.Puniethaa Prabhu
Professor |
Published
|
29.12.23 |
| 2. | Patent | Optimization of low-cost media from chicken feather waste for the growth of Nostoc calcicola for SPF rich sunscreen cream formulation. App | Dr. K. Syed Zameer Ahmed,
Associate Professor Dr.S.S. Sidhra Professor |
Published | No. 2341052447, Dated 04.08.23 |
| 3. | Patent | Improved formulation of anti-acne peel off mask with Parmotrema reticulatum loaded aspasomes. | Dr. K. Syed Zameer Ahmed,
Associate Professor Dr.S.S. Sidhra Professor |
Published | App. No. 2341052449, Dated 04.08.23 |
| 4. | Patent | Culture medium optimization using cow dung to enhance UV protection and sunscreen formulation from Nostoc calcicola. | Dr. K. Syed Zameer Ahmed,
Associate Professor Dr.S.S. Sidhra Professor |
Published | App. No. 2341052453, Dated 04.08.23 |
| 5. | Patent | Formulation of probioticated herbal drink for synergetic effect against | Dr. K. Syed Zameer Ahmed,
Associate Professor Dr.S.S. Sidhra Professor |
Published | App. No. 2341052463, Dated 04.08.23 |
| 6. | Patent | Synthesis of Dioxepine derivative impregnated gold nanoparticles against Lung cancer. | Dr. K. Syed Zameer Ahmed,
Associate Professor Dr.S.S. Sidhra Professor |
Published | App. No. 2341052467, Dated 04.08.23 |
| 7. | Patent | Preparation and development of biodegradable bilayer wound dressing material to enhance wound healing process. | Dr. K. Syed Zameer Ahmed,
Associate Professor Dr.S.S. Sidhra Professor |
Published | App. No. 2341052473, Dated 04.08.23 |
| 8. | Patent | Rapid isolation and purification of bioactive compounds in Desmodesmus serratus (photobiont) from Heterodermia togashii. | Dr. K. Syed Zameer Ahmed,
Associate Professor Dr.S.S. Sidhra Professor |
Published | App. No. 2341052474, Dated 04.08.23 |
| 9. | Patent | Sustainable preparation of waste to wealth as organic cost affordable bio composite for better crop yield. | Dr. K. Syed Zameer Ahmed,
Associate Professor Dr.S.S. Sidhra Professor |
Published | App. No. 2341052477, Dated 04.08.23 |
| 10. | Patent | YBEM (Yam Beet Enrichment Media) – formulation, optimization and growth enhancer for Trichoderma harzianum. | Dr. K. Syed Zameer Ahmed,
Associate Professor Dr.S.S. Sidhra Professor |
Published | App. No. 2341052478, Dated 04.08.23. |
| 11. | Patent | Sustainable synthesis of magnetite nanoparticles using photobiont/ mycobiont from Hypotrachyna exsecda (Taylor) hale with its therapeutic effect. | Dr. K. Syed Zameer Ahmed,
Associate Professor Dr.S.S. Sidhra Professor |
Published | App. No. 2341052483, Dated 04.08.23. |
| 12. | Patent | Rapid formulation of Dioxepine derivative impregnated silver nanoparticles against Lung cancer. | Dr. K. Syed Zameer Ahmed,
Associate Professor Dr.S.S. Sidhra Professor |
Published | App. No. 2341052484, Dated 04.08.23 |
| S.No | Patent/ Copy right | Name of the Inventor | Title | Year of Publication and App. No. | Granted/
(Yes / No) |
| 1. | Patent | K. Syed Zameer Ahmed, A. Thangakumar, S. Sidhra, S. Syed Tajudeen. | Ameliorative potential of Parmotrema reticulatum against Complete Freund’s Adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats and isolation of novel secondary metabolites. | 21/12/2018. Application No.201841046961 A
|
Yes
Grant No. 363466 |
| 2. | Patent | K. Syed Zameer Ahmed, A. Thangakumar, S. Sidhra, S. Syed Tajudeen | Novel compound from Leucas aspera L. and its Anti – Cancer activity. | 05/01/2018. Application No.201741046766 A | Under Progress |
| 3. | Patent | K. Syed Zameer Ahmed, A. Thangakumar, S. Sidhra, S. Syed Tajudeen | Novel Phenolic Compounds from Nerium indicum with Anti – Breast cancer activity. | 05/01/2018.
Application No.201741046767 A
|
Under Progress |
| 4. | Patent | K. Syed Zameer Ahmed, S. Sidhra, A. Thangakumar, | Therapeutic effect of Parmotrema tinctorum against complete Freund’s adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats and identification of novel Isophthalic ester derivative. | 31/08/2018. Application No.201841031516 A | Under Progress |
| 5. | Patent | K. Syed Zameer Ahmed, A. Thangakumar, S. Sidhra, S. Syed Tajudeen. | Novel compound from Leucas aspera L. and its Anti – Cancer activity. | Application No.PCT/IN2018/050876.
|
Under Progress |
| 6. | Patent | Ayyappadasan G., P. Ponmurugan Rama S Verma Sanjeeva Nayaka P. Deepak Kumar |
Microwave assisted detection of UV-absorbing compounds from lichen | 2860/CHE/2013 | Yes
Granted |
| 7. | Patent | Ayyappadasan G., Rubavathi S., Gnanaprakash J., Sadhana N., Harshapradha P. | Process for preparation of Anti fouling Biopaint formulations for domestic applications | 202041013659 | Under Progress |
| 8. | Copyright
|
Ayyappadasan, G. Rubavathi S. Deepak kumar and Philip Robinson J. | Experimental Laboratory Manual for Fermentation Technology | 5115/2019-CO/L | Yes
Granted |
| 9. | Patent | Dr.S.Poornima | Standardization of culturing techniques for the isolation of mycobiont from Parmotrema reticulatum | E-2/2176/2019-CHE
|
Under Progress |
| 10. | Patent | Dr .K. Syed Zameer Ahmed, Dr.S.Sidhra | Noval Phenolic Compounds from Nerium Indicum with ant breast cancer Activity | 201741046767
Patent No: 420602 |
Granted |
| 11. | Patent | Dr .K. Syed Zameer Ahmed, Dr.S.Sidhra | Therapeutic effect of parmotrematinctorum against complete freund’s adjuvant induced aarthritis in rats and identification of novel isophthalic ester derivative.
No:
|
201841031516 Patent No: 428986 | Granted |
| 12. |
Patent |
Dr.G.Ayyappadasan, Ms.S.Rubavathi | Sustainable method of Processing AgNPs | Patent No:435889
Applicatin No:202241069984 Date:05.12.2022 |
Granted |
Funds applied for various Funding Agency
| S.No. | Title of the proposal | Principal Investigator / Co Investigator | Funding Agency | Amount Rs. |
|
2023-24 |
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| 1. | Sustainable reduction of exhaust emission in diesel engine using bifunctional nanocomposite embedded three way catalytic converter | Dr.S.Poornima | TNSCST, Chennai | 4,95,000/- |
| 2. | Demystifying Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning approaches for Drug Designing and Development | Dr. Puniethaa Prabhu | ATAL – FDP | 6.00.000/- |
|
2022-23 |
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| 1. | Molecular dynamics simulation attenuation of type 2 diabetes | Dr. K.Syed Zameer Ahmed | CMRG, New Delhi | 36,00,000/- |
| 2. | Parallel exact alignment using Bayesian spectral clustering for metagenomics sequences. | Dr. Puniethaa Prabhu | SERB-MATRICS, New Delhi | 6,00,000/- |
| 3. | Bioprospecting potential of microalgae for sustainable production of 3G-bioethanol using solar powered photobioreactor for engine applications | Dr.S.Poornima | SERB-POWER, New Delhi | 25,00,000/- |
| 4. | Strategic design and development of sustainable biodiesel production from spent edible oil doped with green nano additives for electrification in rural areas – A way towards waste to energy approach. | MNRE, New Delhi | 25,00,000/- | |
SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
| S.No. | Name | Name of the Fellowship | Funding agencies with sanction reference No. & date | Period of fellowship | Total grant received | Fellowship availed at
University/ Country |
| 1. | C.Shanmathi | Summer Research Fellowship | Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. LFS973 Dated 20th March, 2018 | 56 Days
|
10,000 per month | Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
|
| 2. | A.Suvitha | Campus Ambassador Internship | Internshala Internships
20.06.2018
|
71 Days
20th June – 31st August, 2018 |
30,000/-
per month
|
Scholiverse Educare Pvt. Ltd.
Nirvana Country, Gurgoan. |
| 3. | A.Stephy Mary
(Internship) |
Title: “Bioprocessing Bacterial Isolates from Sewage Foam for recovery of Value Addedm Products” | National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Chennai. | June, 2017-April, 2018 | 10,000 per month | National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Chennai Zonal laboratory, CSIR Madras Complex, Taramani (PO), Chennai. |
| 4. | G.Sasikala
(Internship) |
Title: “Induced Pluripotent Stemcells generation using a multigene expressing mammalian baculovirus system” | National Centre for Cell Science, Pune | 14.07.2017 – 28.02.2018 | 10,000 per month | National Centre for Cell Science, Department of Biotechnology, Pune. |
| 5. | K.V.Lakshana
(Internship) |
Title:
“Cloning and Characterization of long non-coding RNA LNC707” |
National Centre for Cell Science, Pune | 11.07.2017 – 15.03.2018 | 10,000 per month | National Centre for Cell Science, Department of Biotechnology, Pune. |
| 6. | Sheika Sumaya Fathima | IITM
Research Internship |
IIT, Madras | 6 Months | 10,000 /- | Indian Institute of Technology, Madras |
| 7. | Robin Jabaraj Dhanasingh | IITB Research Internship | IIT Bombay Research Institute, Mumbai | 6 Months | 12,000/- | Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai |
| 8. | Mr.J.Suresh Kumar | IASA-INSA NASI Summer Research Fellowship-2017 | IIT, New Delhi | 56 Days | 10,000/- | IASC, Bangalore
University of Deli, New Delhi |
| 9. | S.Madumitha | Summer Research Fellowship | IIT, Madras | 2 Months
15th May, 2017 – 26th July, 2017 |
12,000/- | IIT, Madras |
| 10. | S.Madumitha | ICAR | ICAR- NRCPB | 20 Days
(01.01.2018 – 20.01.2018 |
– | University of Delhi (PUSA) |
| 11. | S.M.Sandhiya | Summer Research Fellowship | Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore | 2 Months
15.06.2016 to 15.08.2016 |
8000/- | Central Food Technological Research Centre, Mysuru. |
| 12. | Mr.K.Dheenadhayalan | Summer Research Programme | IGCAR, Kalpakkam | 2 Months
15.06.2016 to 15.08.2016 |
8000/ | Department of Atomic Energy, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam |
| 13. | Mr.K.S.Ghanapathy Ram | Summer Research Programme | IGCAR, Kalpakkam | 2 Months
15.06.2016 to 15.08.2016 |
8000/ | Department of Atomic Energy, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam |
| 14. | Mr.V.Vishnupriyan | Summer Research Programme | IGCAR, Kalpakkam | 2 Months
15.06.2016 to 15.08.2016 |
8000/ | Department of Atomic Energy, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam |
| 15. | Mr.M.Sanjay | Summer Internship | Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, Chennai | 2 Months
15.06.2016 to 15.08.2016 |
8000/ | Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, Chennai |
| 16. | Ms.P.Megala | Summer Research Fellowship | Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore | 2 Months
15.06.2016 to 15.08.2016 |
8000/ | Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Centre for Biomedical Research, New Delhi. |
| 17. | Ms.P.Priya | Summer Research Fellowship | Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore | 2 Months
15.06.2016 to 15.08.2016 |
8000/ | Dr.Chidambaram Prahalathan Bharathidasan University , Trichirappalli. |
| 18. | Mr.S.Jeya Prakash | Summer Research Fellowship | CSIR, New Delhi. | 12.02.2016
-21.04.2016 |
Institute of Genomics & Integrtive Biology, New Delhi |
Consultancy
| S.No | Name of the organization | Name(s) of the faculty involved with Designation | Amount | Date (amount received) |
| 1 | Dr.Sruthi, MDS.,
K.S.R.Institute of Dental Science & Reseach |
Dr.K.Syed Zameer Ahmed
Associate Professor |
2000/- | 19.10.23 |
| 2 | Dr.Navi, MDS.,
K.S.R.Institute of Dental Science & Reseach |
Dr.K.Syed Zameer Ahmed
Associate Professor |
500/- | 20.10.23 |
| .3 | Dr.Surendar, MDS.,
K.S.R.Institute of Dental Science & Reseach |
Dr.K.Syed Zameer Ahmed
Associate Professor |
2500/- | 26.10.23 |
| .4 | Dr.Vedha, MDS.,
K.S.R.Institute of Dental Science & Reseach |
Dr.K.Syed Zameer Ahmed
Associate Professor |
2500/- | 31.10.23 |
| .5 | Dr.Priyanka, MDS.,
K.S.R.Institute of Dental Science & Reseach |
Dr.K.Syed Zameer Ahmed
Associate Professor |
1000/- | 01.11.23 |