Dr. Sakthivel G, M.Sc, PhD.
Email : [email protected]; [email protected]
Website : http://secretsofsnakes.weebly.com
ORCHID ID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6962-9048
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55633918100
Mobile: +91-7708207705
Skype ID: gsakthivel2
Research Skills :
COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY. HANDLING SNAKES. EXPERIENCE IN SNAKE VENOM.
Research Experience :
EVALUATION OF ANTIDOTE ACTIVITY OF NATURAL PRODUCTS AGAINST SNAKE VENOM. Dr.LOKESH DEB (GUIDE) SCIENTIST-C, IBSD,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA. MANIPUR. Jan-2010.
Education :
* Msc Bioinformatics, KonguNadu Arts & Science College, Affiliated to Bharathiyar University. Coimbatore. June-2010.
* Project Work in Pharmacology. Institute of Bioresources & Sustainable Development (IBSD),Government of India. Manipur. July-2010.
* PhD Bioinformatics, Guide by Dr. P. K. Praseetha.Head of the Department of Nanotechnology, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Noorul Islam University.
Research & Professional Experience :
* Quality Control (QC) Officer/Research Coordinator, PRAWN Rx Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Nagercoil, Tamilnadu, India – 629001.
* Assistant Professor (Bioinformatics), Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Mekelle Institute of Technology (MIT), Mekelle University, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia. (October 2017 - Till date)
* Scientific Officer, Inbiotics, Nagercoil, K.K.District, Tamilnadu (August 2015 - September 2017)
Work enrolled as
- Teaching, demonstrating and training of students.
- Processing research and analyzing results and data
- Communicating research to the scientific community
- Collaborating with industry/academia for research and develop new techniques, products or practices
- Presenting ongoing work findings to colleagues at academic conferences and producing academic posters with summarize the nature of their research, their methodology and their findings.
- Overseeing the maintenance of laboratory equipment’s and utensils as appropriate
- Devising or helping to draw up new research proposals and applying for funding and grands.
* Teaching Fellow, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Noorul Islam University, Kumaracoil – 629180 (August 2013 – December 2014)
- Department of Nanotechnology, Noorul Islam University.
- Involve in development of professional courses including planning, implementing, assessing and evaluating student’s area of expertise.
- Designing of course curriculums & organizing day-to-day activities related to teaching for students to ensure the success carrier for them.
- Training the students by using interactive discussions and “hands-on” approaches to help students learn and get a better understanding of the concerned subject.
* IBSD, Govt. of India, Imphal, Manipur. (January – July 2010):
Enrolled as project fellow under the supervision of Shri. Lokesh Deb, Scientist-C , Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, Imphal, Manipur. Entitled “Evaluation of antidote activity of natural product(s) against snake venom & its computational biology studies”.
Technical Skills,
- Different Plant Extraction and Sepration method
- Phytochemical Screening
- Toxicity study on Animals
- Invitro antioxidant study (DPPH*, Superoxide, Reducing power)
- Invivo antivenom activity
- Tissue interaction study (Student organ bath Instrument)
- Drug designing
- Computational Docking study
Awards & Achievements :
* THIRD PRIZE IN MODEL PRESENTATION " GENOME PROJECT " AT BIOINSILICANS, DEPARTMENT OF BIOINFORMATICS, BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY, COIMBATORE. Sep-2008.
Guest Lecture :
* Deliver the Guest lecture on “Advance in Microbial Research: A Computational Methods and It’s Application” in International Seminor conducted by P.G Department of Microbiology, Meenaakshi Ramasamy Arts and Science College, Trichy main road, Thathanur (PO), Udaiyarpalayam (Tk), Ariyalur District-621804. 14th October 2022.
* Deliver the Guest lecture on “ Drug Discovery From Natural Products ” in TANSCST sponsored two days national seminar on “Emerging Trends In Drug Discovery From Natural Products” conducted by PG & Research Department of Zoology, Thiru. Vi. Ka. Govt. Arts College, Tiruvarur. 13-02-2015 .
* Delivered Lecture on “ Nanoinformatics” in the Research Colloquium organized by Department of Nanotechnology, Noorul Islam University, Kumaracoil, Kanyakumari District – 629180. 10th April 2013.
Project Grants:
* Small Scale Research Project on “ Phytochemical Screening and Functional Group Analysis of Stem Extract of Local Plants” grant of 80,000 Ethiopian Birr by MU-MIT Research and Community Service Council - 2019, Mekelle University, Ethiopia.
Research Papers: Total Citation : 186; h-index – 5; i 10-index- 4
* Synthesis and characterization of paddy straw chitosan nanocomposite as an eicient photocatalytic bio-adsorbent for the removal of rhodamine B and malachite green dye from aqueous solution. Selvakumar Sakthivel, Rajiv Periakaruppan, Sugumari Vallinayagam, Sakthivel Gandhi, Mohammad Munawar Tappa, Vipin Kumar Sharma, Ramachandran Sivaramakrishnan, Subramaniyam Suresh, Annadurai Gurusamy. Applied Nanoscience (2022): 1-15. (Citation 2).
* Gh24 Bio Generator Power Generating Device. Solomon Kahsay Gebremariamahsay Gebrihans Haile Gebrewbet, S. Ram Mohan Rao, G. Sakthivel, Abadi Gebreyesus Hndya. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE). 2020/3. Volume:9; Issue:5; Pages:818 – 822.
* In-vitro and in-vivo evaluation of Poly-herbal formulation against Russell’s viper and Cobra Venom and screening of bioactive components by docking studies. G.Sakthivel, Amitabha Dey, Kh. Nongalleima , Murthy Chavali, Rimal Isaac R S, N Surjit Singh , Lokesh Deb. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Volume 2013, Article ID 781216, 12 pages . (Impact factor – 4.774), ( Reported in “Venoms—Advances in Research and Application: 2013 Edition: ScholarlyBrief ” ) (Citation 20).
* Protective Effect of Clerodendrum Colebrookianum Walp., on Acute and Chronic Inflammation in Rats. Lokesh Deb, Amitabha Dey, G. Shaktivel, Subrat Kumar Bhattamishra, Amitsankar Dutta. Indian journal of Pharmacology. Year : 2013 | Volume : 45 | Issue : 4 | Page : 376-380. (Impact factor – 0.68) (Citation 10).
* Green Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Using Averrhoa bilimbi Fruit Extract. R. S. Rimal Isaac, G. Sakthivel, and Ch. Murthy. Journal of Nanotechnology, vol. 2013, Article ID 906592, 6 pages, 2013. doi:10.1155/2013/906592. (Citation 106).
* Therapeutic Potential of Biologically Reduced Silver Nanoparticles from Actinomycete Cultures. M. K. Sukanya, K. A. Saju, P. K. Praseetha and G. Sakthivel. Journal of Nanoscience. Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 940719, 8 pages. (Citation 41).
* Targeted therapy for breast cancer cells by herbal drug formulations of Iron Oxide nanoparticles. Swathy J.S, Sakthivel G, P.K. Praseetha. Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal. Sep 17, 2015 (3). (Citation 5).
* Plant Based Indian Traditional Medicine For Neurodegenerative Diseases-A Novel Approach To Treat Alzheimer. P.K.Praseetha et la., International journal of pharma and Biosciences (Citation 2).
* Evaluation of Antidote activity Natural Product(s) Against Snake Venom & its Computational Biology Studies. G.sakthivel, Amitabh Dev, Lokesh Deb, Murthy Chavali. International Symposium on Innovation in Free Radical Research and Experimental Therapeutics (IFRRET-2011) and 5th Annual Convention of Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology and Health Science, Karunya University from December 7-9th, 2011. (Paper presented)
* Neutralizing Activity of Natural Product(s) Against Snake Venom & its Computational Biology Studies. Authors: Lokesh Deb, Amitabha Dey, G.Sakthivel. At PHARMOCON-2010, Eastern Regional Conference of Indian Pharmacological Society, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra-835215, Jharkhand. April 9-10th, 2010. (Paper presented)
* Computational Study of PLA2 Free Radical Activity From Indian Common Krait Snake Venom. G.Sakthivel, Murthy Chavali, Amitabha Dey, Lokesh Deb. Regional Science Congress on Science for Shaping the Future of India, December 15-16, 2012. (Poster presented)
* Understanding Nano-informatics. G.Sakthivel and Murthy Chavali. Nano Digest, November 2012.
* Hepatoprotective Effect of Clerodendrum colebrookianum Walp., against Paracetamol and Carbon-tetrachloride Induced Liver Damage. Amitabha Dey et al., Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine. (Submitted).
* Phytochemical Screening and Invitro Antioxidant Activities of the Vitex Negundo Var. Negundo and Vitex Negundo Var. Rubra . (Submitted)
BOOK Chapter:
Emerging Trends In Drug Discovery From Natural Products, Series – II, 2015. Chapter – 12, CYBA, pp.11.
Seminars & Conferences :
* National Seminar on “ Advances in Natural Medicines and Nutraceuticals “ organized by Cape Young Biologist’s Association (CYBA), Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu. 12th September 2015.
* National Seminar on “ Vector – Borne Diseases and Its Management ” organized by Department of Zoology, Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Chunkankadai – 629003. 20th February 2015.
* 1st National Seminar on “ Enviornment and Bioresource Management” organized by Cape Young Biologist’s Association (CYBA), Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu. 20th December 2014.
* 15 days’ workshop on “Advanced Nano-Characterization Techniques as Complementary Tools for Bimolecular Application” sponsored by Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Organized by Department of Nanotechnology, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu-629180. 22nd January-7th February, 2014. (Event Co-coordinator).
* Indian Nano electronics user program Centre for Nano science and Engineering Training Workshop on “Nanofabrication Technologies” during 29th to 31st Oct, 2012. Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore-560012.
* UGC sponsored National conference on “Recent Advance in Computational Biology”. Organized by P.G and Research Department of Zoology, Government Arts College, Karur. -9th March 2012.
* International Symposium on Innovation in Free Radical Research and Experimental Therapeutics (IFRRET-2011) and 5th Annual Convention of Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology and Health Science, Karunya University from December 7-9th, 2011.
* National seminar on "Application of Bioinformatics" conducted by Department of Biotechnology, University of Calicut, sponsored by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India. August 2011.
* Staff Development Program in Nanotechnology, sponsored by AICTE, held on June 2011, Vivekanandha college of Engineering for Women, Namakkal, Tamilnadu, India.
* Model presentation at “NATIONAL LEVEL SYMPOSIUM ON NEW HORIZONS IN BIOINFORMATICS “, held on 2th September 2008 Department of Bioinformatics Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
* National Level workshop on Bioinformatics from4th to 6th January 2007 held at Ayya Nadar janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi.
* ENTRE PRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CELL, Coimbatore Institute of management and technology , Coimbatore sponsored by Department of science and Technology , Government of India, New Delhi.
* BIO QUEST-2007, held on Noorul Islam College of Arts & science, Kumaracoil, Kanyakumari Dist.
* State level seminar on “RECENT TRENDS IN BIO-TECHNOLOGY “28th January 2006 held on Sri Paramakalyani college Department of Bio-technology, Tirunelveli Dist, TamilNadu.
* National Conference on frontier in Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, 17th & 18th February -2006 held on Noorul Islam College of Arts & science, Kumaracoil, Kanyakumari Dist.
* Workshop on Basic Techniques in Biotechnology, Microbiology & Bioinformatics 25th to 27th September 2004 held on Noorul Islam College of Arts & science, Kumaracoil, Kanyakumari.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
- Cultural activities: I had been participated in Group Dance competition, mime acting, Skit and won prizes at various levels in “Annual Competitions held on 2005, 2006 & 2007 years” (Annual sports & cultural meet) at Noorul Islam Arts and Science college, Kumaracoil, Kanyakuamri District, Tamilnadu - 629180.
- Won First prize in Skit acting on 5th March 2005
- Won First prize in Mime acting on 5th March 2005
- Won third prize in Skit acting on 18th March 2006
- Won second prize in Group Dance on 18th March 2006
- Won Second Prize in Mime acting on 18th March 2006
- Won First prize in Group Dance on 14th March 2007
- Indian Red Cross Society: Participated several Youth Red Cross Society activities as volunteers. Organized by YRC kanyakuamri District under the aegis of the Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu State Branch, Chennai.
- Blood Donation: I proud to say as an regular Blood Donor in my society which was appreciated as fallow
- Certificate Honor for voluntarily donating blood to the suffer people by Dr. Jeyasekharan Medical Drust, Nagercoil-629003. On 20th December 2006.
- Certificate Honor for voluntarily donating blood to the suffer people by Sivanthi Blood Bank, Nagercoil-629003. On 29th February 2008.
- Certificate Honor for voluntarily donating blood to the suffer people by Sivanthi Blood Bank, Nagercoil-. On 09th April 2011.
- Certificate Honor for voluntarily donating blood to the suffer people by Sivanthi Blood Bank, Nagercoil. On 15th January 2012.
- Certificate Honor for voluntarily donating blood to the suffer people by Sivanthi Blood Bank, Nagercoil. On 8th September 2012.
- Computational Biology & System Biology
- Pharmacology
- Molecular Biology & Nano-medicine
- Evolution behind the snake venom & Common Antivenom
Favorite Books :
* Snake Venoms and Envenomations by Jean-phillipe Chippaux and F. W .
* Handbook of Venoms and Toxins of Reptiles by Stephen P. Mackessy (Jul 14, 2009).
My Advisors :
Dr. P. K. PraseethaHead,
Department of Nanotechnology, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Noorul Islam University, Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu, India-629180 |
Dr.Lokesh Deb , Scientist-C
Medicinal, aromatic & Horticultural Plant Resources Division,
Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), DBT under Ministry of Science, Government of India, Takyelpat, Imphal, Manipur-795001 |
Mr.Amitabha DevInstitute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), DBT under Ministry of Science, Government of India,
Takyelpat, Imphal, Manipur-795001 |