Sripriya Thiagarajan | Mems | Women Researcher Award

Dr Sripriya Thiagarajan Jeppiaar Institute of Technology, India

She is an enthusiastic, energetic, and dynamic education professional with over 19.4 years of experience in teaching, administration, and supervision. She is passionate about promoting skills, knowledge, and leadership among students and colleagues alike. With a keen interest in advancing educational practices, she is dedicated to pursuing a position within the organization where she can continue her impactful work. Her extensive experience equips her with the expertise needed to inspire and empower others to reach their full potential. She thrives in collaborative environments and is committed to fostering growth and development at all levels.

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Education:

She attended SSC Malco Vidyalaya Matriculation Hr.Sec.School in Mettur Dam, where she completed her secondary education in 1996 with an impressive score of 86.81%. Continuing her academic journey at the same institution, she excelled in her higher secondary education, graduating in 1998 with an outstanding score of 92.9%. Her pursuit of higher education led her to K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology in Tiruchengode, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering in 2002, achieving an impressive score of 85.875%. During her undergraduate studies, she distinguished herself as a top performer, earning the prestigious University gold medalist title and ranking first in her college. Building on her strong academic foundation, she pursued a Master’s degree in Applied Electronics at Sathyabama University, graduating in 2007 with a commendable score of 82.1%. Continuing her academic journey, she furthered her expertise by completing a Ph.D. in MEMS at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology in 2019. Her dedication to academic excellence and her passion for research are evident in her impressive academic achievements.

Experience:

She has had a rich and diverse academic career spanning several esteemed institutions. Beginning as a Lecturer at Panimalar Engineering College from July 2002 to April 2007, she embarked on her journey in academia. Progressing to Saveetha Engineering College, she served as an Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) from December 2008 to May 2013, followed by a promotion to Associate Professor from June 2013 to January 2020, and ultimately to the position of Professor from February 2020 to December 2021. Transitioning to the Prince group of Institutions, she contributed her expertise as an Associate Professor at both Prince Dr. K. Vasudevan College of Engineering and Technology and Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College from June 2022 to September 2023. Currently, she holds the role of Associate Professor at Jeppiaar Institute of Technology, a position she has held since January 2024. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in teaching and leadership within the academic community.

Publications:

Design of recustomize finite impulse response filter using truncation based scalable rounding approximate multiplier and error reduced carry prediction approximate adder for … Cited By : 8, Published By : 2023
Survey on pressure sensors in the previous decades Cited By : 5, Published By : 2008
Simulation of an Optical MEMS pressure sensor Cited By : 4, Published By : 2014
Diagnosis of heart disease using oversampling methods and decision tree classifier in cardiology Cited By : 3, Published By : 2023
Genetic algorithm based data aggregation using mobile sink in wireless sensor networks Cited By : 3, Published By : 2013
Deep Learning-Based Smart Hybrid Solar Water Heater Erection Model to Extract Maximum Energy Cited By : 1, Published By : 2022
Design of Cubic Dielectric Resonator Antenna for Biomedical Application Cited By : 1, Published By : 2021
Graphene Based Micro Sized Pressure Sensor Chip—A Simulation Approach Cited By : 1, Published By : 2018
Theoretical analysis and comparative study of assorted diaphragm primarily based Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS) optical pressure sensors Published By : 2024
Experimental evaluation of artificial intelligence assisted heart disease prediction using deep learning principle Published By : 2023

Pankaj Kharabe | Instrumental techniques development | Best Researcher Award

Dr Pankaj Kharabe UltraChrom Innovatives Pvt. Ltd, India

He holds a Ph.D. in Drug Discovery and Development from the University of Sunderland, UK, where his thesis, conducted under the supervision of Dr. J. W. Lough, focused on selective chromatographic approaches towards isolating medicinal plant constituents. With expertise as a Separation Scientist at Stiefel Laboratories-Glaxo Smith Kline Pharma in the UK, he has extensive experience in natural products analysis and research, particularly in screening chiral compounds. Utilizing various techniques such as RP-HPLC, HILIC, IEC, and SFC, he has successfully screened 28 new plant metabolites including polyphenolic acids, flavonoids, phytoamines, and phytosterols. His research contributions in drug discovery and natural product analysis highlight his proficiency in chromatographic techniques and his dedication to advancing pharmaceutical science.

Education:

He earned his Ph.D. in Drug Discovery and Development from the University of Sunderland, UK, under the supervision of Dr. J. W. Lough, focusing on selective chromatographic approaches towards isolating medicinal plant constituents. Prior to his Ph.D., he pursued an M.Res at Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK, from 2004 to 2005, in Biotechnology and Pharmacology. Under the guidance of Dr. Chris Baldwin, he investigated morphine tolerance and dependence on immune cell lines, utilizing techniques such as tissue culture and the development of immune cells, including EBV-937 and HP 9002. He also holds an MSc in STEM Cells, where he gained proficiency in ELISA technique, PCR techniques, and Gel Electrophoresis. His academic journey began with a B. Pharm from Government College of Pharmacy, Amravati University, India, where he laid the foundation for his pharmaceutical career. Throughout his education and research experiences, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in drug discovery, biotechnology, and pharmacology.

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Experience:

He has held various teaching and academic positions across prestigious institutions, showcasing his expertise and dedication to education. As a Lecturer at the Foundation Campus of Cambridge University from 2011 to 2013, he taught students from diverse backgrounds, including those from China, Malaysia, Singapore, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Ukraine, Romania, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Kuwait, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Prior to this, he served as a Lecturer at the University of Sunderland, where he taught MS students about drug discovery, drug development, and separation sciences, and also served as a Faculty Dean in the QA Department at Agnihotri College of Pharmacy, India, from 2009 to 2011. He began his academic career as a Lecturer at Government College of Pharmacy, Amravati, India, from 2000 to 2004. In addition to his teaching roles, he has also worked as a Separation Scientist at Stiefel Laboratories-Glaxo Smith Kline Pharma, UK, where he gained extensive experience in natural products analysis and research, particularly in screening chiral compounds using advanced chromatographic techniques. His contributions to academia and pharmaceutical science underscore his commitment to advancing education and research in these fields.

Publications:

Reverse phase, ion exchange, HILIC and mix-mode chromatography for the determination of metformin and evogliptin in human plasma and pharmaceutical formulations Published By : 2024
Strong cation exchange chromatography; A new option for concurrent quantification of saxagliptin and metformin Published By : 2024