DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCE
Life Science
Dr. C.Simon Durairaj
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| Designation | : | Assistant Professor |
| Nature of Employment | : | Regular |
| Date of Joining | : | 16/09/2019 |
| Qualification | : | M.Sc., Ph.D. |
| Email ID | : | simon.sls@crescent.education |
| Google Scholar link | : | https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=8E8oksQAAAAJ |
| Scopus Link | : | https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57955637700 |
| Orcid Id | : | 0000-0003-0705-4506 |
Educational Background
- Ph.D. in Pathology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India, 2019
- M.Sc. Biotechnology, Loyola College, University of Madras, Chennai, India, 2009
- B.Sc. Biotechnology, Sri Paramakalyani College of Arts & Science, ManonmaniumSundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India, 2007
Teaching and Research Experience
- Assistant Professor, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, Since 2022 (March)
- Scientific Assistant, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, 2019 – 2022 (March)
- Junior Research Fellow, Board of Research in Nuclear Science Project, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, 2015 – 2017
- Junior Research Fellow, Department of Science and Technology Project, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, 2010 – 2013
Research Areas
Research outcomes
Publications
- Number of Research Publications: 11
- International journals: 8
- National journals:3
- Conference presentations: 15
- Invited talks delivered: 3
List of publications
- Ravindranath KJ, Simon Durairaj Christian, Srinivasan H. Screening of anti-carcinogenic properties of phytocompounds from Allium ascalonicum for treating breast cancer through in silico and in vitro approaches Applied biochemistry and biotechnology. 195, 1136–1157, 2023(Scopus indexed) (Impact factor 3.094). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-022-04202-1
Research guidance
Ph.D
Ongoing: 1
List of Scholars ongoing
| S.No | Name of the scholar | Title of the theis | Year of registration | year of Completion | Scholarship details | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B. Prasanth | Identification and Characterization of Natural Compounds as an Alternate Therapy for Carcinoma | 2023 | 2026 | NA | – |
M.Sc
Completed projects: 5
| S.No | Name of the student | Title of the project | Year of award | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | S. Kanchana | Assessment of antiangiogenic and antioxidant properties of ethanolic extract of Elettaria cardamomum and Cinnamomum verum, common Indian spices | 2023 | Conference presentations: 3 |
| 2. | Rashmi Pauline M | Phytochemical screening, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the two common medicinal plants Eclipta alba and Solanum trilobatum | 2023 | Conference presentations: 2 |
| 3. | N. Karthika | Extraction and characterization of phytocompounds from Mirabilis jalapa&Trigonellafoenum- graecum for anticancer & antioxidant properties | 2023 | Conference presentations: 2 |
| 4. | Mohamed Ashraf. M | Phytochemical characterization and Assessment of crude extract from Artocarpus heterophylus leaves for anti-cancer and antioxidant activity | 2023 | Conference presentations: 2 |
| 5. | Joy Princilla. S | Evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activity in methanolic extract of Terminalia chebula and Terminalia bellerica | 2023 | Conference presentations: 2 |
