SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
Life Sciences
Graduated Ph.D scholars
Ph.D. Guidance
In the School of Life sciences, all faculty members are with Ph.D. qualification and are recognized supervisors of the institute.
The detailed list of ongoing and graduated scholars are listed below:
| No. of Ph.D. Scholars Graduated | No. of Ph.D. Scholars Submitted Thesis | No. of Ph.D. Scholars Ongoing | 
| 22 | 03 | 44 | 
List of Graduated research scholars | ||||||||
| Sl. No. | Name of the scholar RRN No. | Year of registration | Part Time / Full Time | Year of graduation | Research Supervisor | Title of the thesis | Thesis link | Scholarship | 
| 1. | Dr. Jahangir Ahmed (201153101001) | 2020 | Full time | 2024 | Dr. Karthikeyan R | Nanoemulsion efficacy against shrimp diseases | BSACIST JRF | |
| 2. | Dr. Md Aashique (161153101003) | 2016 | Full time | 2024 | Dr. Soumen Bera | GPx-1 gene polymorphism in mitochondrial ROS signaling cancer risk | Thesis link | Senior Research Fellow, Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) | 
| 3. | Dr. Samsoon Maharifa (201153104001) | 2020 | Part time | 2024 | Dr. Hemalatha S | Biopotentials of green synthesized nanoparticles-Borassus flabellifer Linn | ||
| 4. | Dr. R Logesh (161153101002) | 2016 | Full time | 2024 | Dr. Neesar Ahmed | Functional characterization, Immunomodulation and Identification of Potential Inhibitors for Enhanced intracellular survival (Eis) protein from Mycobacterium tuberculosisH37Rv | Thesis link | Senior Research Fellow, Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) | 
| 5. | Dr. Sana Qausain (161153101002) | 2016 | Full time | 2024 | Dr. Md. Khurshid Alam Khan | Understanding the structure, and functional relation of peroxidase activity peroxiredoxin-6 | Thesis link | Senior Research Fellow, Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) | 
| 6. | Dr. Bommanaboina Anil Kumar (151153104002) | 2015 ​​ | Full time | 2023 | Dr. Neesar Ahmed | Caveole-mediated regulation of the inflammatory tumor microenvironment | Thesis link | Senior Research Fellow, Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) | 
| 7. | Dr. R. Sathya (191153101002) | 2019 | Full time | 2023 | Dr. MubarakAli D | Preparation, and characterization of bio-degradable chitosan loaded nanoparticles-based drug delivery system | Thesis link | BSACIST JRF | 
| 8. | Dr. Mohd. Basheer Uddin (141153701001) | 2014 | Full time | 2023 | Dr. Shazia Jamal | Protective Effect of Osmolytes on Diclofenac induced changes in protein stability: Structural, Functional and Thermodynamic stability aspects | Thesis link | DST-JRF | 
| 9. | Dr. M. K. Saranya (151153704002) | 2015 | Full time | 2023 | Dr. M.K. Sangeetha | Scientific evaluation of traditional medicinal plant Andrographis paniculata for potential anti-snake venom activity | Thesis link | BSACIST JRF | 
| 10. | Dr. Edet Love Mendie (191153701001) | 2019 | Full time | 2023 | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Preparation, characterization and application of nanoparticles synthesized from Endophytic bacteria isolated from Nyctanthes arbor tristis L | Thesis link | |
| 11. | Dr. S. Priya (161153101004) | 2016 | Full Time | 2022 | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Screening of Phytocompounds and Designing small molecular peptides to control human pathogenic viruses and bacteria | Thesis link | Industrial sponsorship (Xinovem, Chennai) | 
| 12. | Dr.Mohd. Hashim Khan (141153701005) | 2014 | Full time | 2022 | Dr. Karthikeyan R | Synergistic effect of biosynthesized nanoparticles integrated nanoemulsions against multi-drug resistant ESKAPE pathogens | Thesis link | DST-SERB Project Fellow | 
| 13. | Dr.U. Sneha (161153701004) | 2016 | Full time | 2022 | Dr. Karthikeyan R | Identification, optimization, and application of innocuous Bacteria for the Bio-remediation of Textile industrial dyes and effluent | Thesis link | AYUSH EMR DST WoS B | 
| 14. | Dr. S. Ranjani (181153701003) | 2018 | Full time | 2022 | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Synthesis, characterization, and multipotent applications of polyherbal nano formulation | Thesis link | DST-WoS B | 
| 15. | Dr. Rekha Yamini (141153107005) | 2014 | Full time | 2021. | Dr. Soumen Bera | Understanding the mechanism of plant polyphenols in modulating Bacterial Drug Resistance | Thesis link | BSACIST JRF | 
| 16. | Dr. Saroj Kumar Sah (131153701001 | 2014 | Full time | 2021 | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Molecular Studies of Pathogenic microbes and Development of Anti-microbial compounds | Thesis link | BSACIST JRF | 
| 17. | Dr. Tahira Akther (141153701003) | 2014 | Full time | 2021 | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Characterization and Biological applications of myco-silver nanoparticles synthesized from endophytic fungi isolated from different medicinal plants | Thesis link | BSACIST JRF | 
| 18. | Dr. Mohamed Adil. A. A (141153101007) | 2014 | Full time | 2020 | Dr. Neesar Ahmed | Understanding the Molecular Mechanism that regulates inflammation and Tumor progression | Thesis link | Maulana Azad National fellowship – UGC, India (2014-2019) | 
| 19. | Dr. Ubaid Rasool (141153701004) | 2014 | Full time | 2019 | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Characterization and applications of nano particles synthesized via the assistance of marine endophytic actinomycetes isolated from seaweed Gelidium sp | Thesis link | BSACIST JRF | 
| 20. | Dr. Mohd Shahanbaj Khan (131153701003) | 2014 | Full time | 2018 | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Programed cell Death & Autophagy are Critical players during Saline Stress in Oryza sativa. L. | Thesis link | BSACIST JRF and SRF | 
| 21. | Dr. S.M. Fazeela Mehaboob Begum (141153107006) | 2014 | Full time | 2018 | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Screening the antioxidant, anticancer, antimetastatic and immunomodulatory activities of Marine algae | Thesis link | |
| 22. | Dr. V. Lavanya (141153107003) | 2014 | Full time | 2018 | Dr. Shazia Jamal | Biophysical analysis and Investigation of the immunomodulatory and mitogenic facets of Jacalein, A dietary Lectin | Thesis link | BSACIST JRF | 
Outcomes from the research scholars






















Ph. D Research scholars (Thesis Submitted) | ||||||
| S. No | Name and RRN | Year of registration | Full time / Part time | Research Supervisor | Title of the research project | Scholarship | 
| 1. | Mr. Mashihur Rahman (141153107002) | 2014 | Full time | Dr. Md. Khurshid Alam Khan | Treatment Strategies of NDM-1 Producing Bacteria: Combined Experimental and Bioinformatics Approach | BSACIST JRF | 
| 2. | Ms. Shabnam Ameenudeen (211153701005) | 2021 | Full time | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Screening small molecules & peptides to control neuropathic pain & neurodegenerative diseases | BSACIST JRF | 
| 3. | Mr. Mohd. Kashif (211153701004) | 2021 | Full time | Dr. Ashok Kumar P | Aluminum chloride-induced neurodegenerative disease with possible therapeutic targets | BSACIST JRF | 
| 4. | Ms. Sruthika P Nair (251153701007) | 2025 | Full time | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Umblical cord tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of cancer | |
| 5. | Ms. Malathi M (251153701005) | 2025 | Full time | Dr. Shazia Jamal | Extraction of osmolytes from sea sources and its applications in protein stability | |
| 6. | Mr. Mohamed Raja Thoufeeq (251153701003) | 2025 | Full time | Dr. I. Faridha Begum | Bioconversion of orange peel waste to PHB: Optimization and characterization usingnovelbacteria | |
| 7. | Ms. Ganishka K (251153701001) | 2025 | Part time | Dr. S. M. Fazeela Mahaboob Begum | Exploring the pharmaceutical properties of bioactive compounds from marine algae | |
| 8. | Ms. Thasneem M (251153701002) | 2025 | Part time | Dr. D. Mubarak Ali | Bio-nano silica from marine diatoms for materials applications | |
| 9. | Ms. Reeshma Fathima A (251153701004) | 2025 | Full time | Dr. Shazia Jamal | Effects of dietary polyphenols in preventing protein aggregation | |
| 10. | Mr. S. Hari (251153701006) | 2025 | Full time | Dr. Neesar Ahmed | Comprehensive characterization and Biomedical and Anticancerous assessment of Mannose Binding-Lectin from Vicia faba(Fieldbean) | |
| 11. | Ms. Joy Priya B (251153701001) | 2025 | Full time | Dr. Karthikeyan R | Design and functional evaluation of Nano emulsion coatings to prolong shelf life and ensure safety in fresh fruits and vegetables | |
| 12. | Ms. Gifta K (251153101005) | 2025 | Full time | Dr. C. Simon Durairaj | Potential therapeutic benefits and enhanced efficacy of combining Vincristine and semagacestat (LY450139) as a synergistic approach in treating SBC3 cells (SCLC) by specifically targeting the Notch 1pathway | |
| 13. | Ms. Priyangha S (251153101004) | 2025 | Full time | Dr. S.M.Fazeela Mahaboob Begum | Screening and evaluation targeted drug delivery of therapeutic phytochemicals within the tumor microenvironment investigating their role in oncogenic pathway modulation | |
| 14. | Mr. Selvaraj jayaraman (251153101009) | 2025 | Full time | Dr. Karthikeyan R | Management of rice pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae using antifungal molecules incorporated sustainable nano emulsion formulations | |
| 15. | Ms. Thaslima B (251153101008) | 2025 | Full time | Dr. Neesar Ahmed | Targeted cancer chemotherapy using jacalin liposome conjugate | |
| 16. | Ms. Nashika Fathima A (251153101002) | 2025 | Full time | Dr. A. Nusrath Unissa | Molecular and insilico anlysis of HIV drug resistance integrase inhibitors | |
| 17. | Ms. Shiyamala saradhai (251153101001) | 2025 | Full time | Dr. Neesar Ahmed | Identifying and characterization of human dihydrofolate reductase (hDHFR) inhibitors targeting autoimmune disorder | |
| 18. | Mr. Showkat Ahamed (241153701005) | 2024 | Full time | Dr.D. Mubarak Ali | Plasma technology and Biomaterials production | BSACIST JRF | 
| 19. | Ms. Sumaiyah begum T (241153701001) | 2024 | Full time | Dr. Karthikeyan R | Nano emulsions for managing agricultural pathogens | BSACIST JRF | 
| 20. | Ms. Arjini R (241153701008) | 2024 | Full time | Dr. Sheeza Khan | Effect of osmolytes on protein aggregation and stabilization | BSACIST JRF | 
| 21. | Ms. Priyanka. P (241153701009) | 2024 | Full time | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Green synthesis of nanoparticles using microfluidic devices for biomedical sensingapplications | BSACIST JRF | 
| 22. | Ms. Darla Madhu Sravani (241153701003) | 2024 | Full time | Dr. U. Vekateswara prasad | Diarrhoegenic shigella infections among the children of Chennai and molecular characterization of multidrug resistancestrains | BSACIST JRF | 
| 23. | Mr. Guruprakash S (241153701007) | 2024 | Full time | Dr. Ashok Kumar. P | Investigating the effects of Gracilaria edulis on Ulcerative Colitis and Colitis Associated Cancer | BSACIST JRF | 
| 24. | Ms. Nithya Shree M (241153101001) | 2024 | Full time | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Screening of traditional varieties of rice and it’sapplication | BSACIST JRF | 
| 25. | Ms. Yasmin Banu C (241153101004) | 2024 | Full time | Dr. Ashok Kumar. P | Therapeutic potential of marine seaweed against acute ulcerative colitis and colitis associated cancer both invitro and in vivo models | BSACIST JRF | 
| 26. | Ms. Saranya S (241153101002) | 2024 | Full time | Dr. P. Ashok Kumar | Fabrication and characterization of various phytocompounds infused PLGA biomaterials for Osteoporotic defect treatment – An in silico, in vitro and in vivo study | BSACIST JRF | 
| 27. | Ms. Parveen. A (241153101001) | 2024 | Full time | Dr. Shazia Jamal | Isolation and Characterization of Fibrinolytic Enzyme from Marine Bacteria for Therapeutic application In Cardiovascular Diseases | BSACIST JRF | 
| 28. | Mr. Praveen Kumar C (231153704001) | 2023 | Part time | Dr. D. MubarakAli | Synthesis and characterization of fluorescent nanomaterials for molecular imaging | DST WISE | 
| 29. | Ms. Mydeen Fatima S (231153701002) | 2023 | Full Time | Dr. M.K. Sangeetha | Scientific evaluation of traditional use of plants for PCOS | BSACIST JRF | 
| 30. | Ms. Parvathavardhini. P (231153701005) | 2023 | Full Time | Dr. Shazia Jamal | Investigating the protective roles of polyphenols and osmolytes in preventing protein aggregation from molecular pathways to clinical applications | BSACIST JRF | 
| 31. | Ms. Nisha B (231153701008) | 2023 | Full Time | Dr. Karthikeyan R | Substrate Enhanced Bioremediation of textile effluent. | BSACIST JRF | 
| 32. | Mr. B. Prasanth (2311531010012) | 2023 | Full time | Dr. C. Simon Durairaj | Identification and Characterization of Natural compounds as an alternative therapy for carcinoma. | |
| 33. | Ms. Ramya. C. (221153704002) | 2022 | Part Time | Dr. Sheeza khan | Network biology approach to decipher type-2 diabetes mellitus and its associated co-morbidities. | |
| 34. | Ms. Shurthi S.S. (221153704004) | 2022 | Part Time | Dr. Simon Durairaj | Anti-tumor metabolites from marine Sponge associated microbes | |
| 35. | Ms. Pavithra R (221153704003) | 2022 | Part Time | Dr. Mohd Shahanbaj Khan | In vitro, In vivo and in silico evaluation of semi-synthetic metabolite extracted from traditional plants. | |
| 36. | Ms. Nashat Alam (221153704001) | 2022 | Part time | Dr. Karthikeyan R | Nanoemulsion Ointment for the Management of Infectious Diseases. | |
| 37. | Ms. J R Karunya (221153701001) | 2022 | Full time | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Anti-carcinogenic effect of polyherbal formulation in treating cancer through in silico, in vitro and in vivo approaches. | UGC-SJSGC fellowship | 
| 38. | Ms. Keerthana V (221153101001) | 2022 | Full time | Dr. Karthikeyan R | Industrial pilot reactor for textile dye remediation | BSACIST JRF | 
| 39. | Ms. Ashwathi V (211153701002) | 2021 | Full time | Dr. Ashok Kumar P | Collagen-based composite scaffold with sodium citrate functionalized for osteochondral tissue engineering: in vitro and in vivo studies. | Senior Research Fellow- Lady Tata Memorial Fellowship | 
| 40. | Ms. Rafeedah Fathuddin (211153701006) | 2021 | Full time | Dr. Karthikeyan R | Anti microbial activity of nanoemulsions | |
| 41. | Ms. Architha Vijayalakshmi (211153701003) | 2021 | Full time | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Mangrove phytocompounds modified as novel materials for environmental remediation. | UGC-SJSGC fellowship | 
| 42. | Ms. Narmadha A (211153101001) | 2021 | Full time | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Synthesis, characterization, and application of silver and copper nanoparticles | BSACIST JRF | 
| 43. | Mr. K. Manikandan (201153701005) | 2020 | Full time | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Degradation of dye by novel bacteria isolated from Tannery effluent. | |
| 44. | Ms. Arunika Krishnan (191153101001) | 2019 | Full time | Dr.Md. Khurshid Alam Khan | Genomic analysis and in silico characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis lineages for novel therapeutics | BSACIST JRF | 
| 45. | Mr. Shariq Ahmed. M (181153701001) | 2018 | Full time | Dr. S. Hemalatha | Novel endophytic nanoparticles to control infectious and non-infectious diseases. | BSACIST JRF | 
| 46. | Ms. S. Prathibha (181153701002) | 2018 | Full time | Dr. Ashok Kumar P | Mechanistic Anti-tumor activity of 3-(2-(3,4- Dimethoxy phenyl)-2-oxoethylidene) Indolin-2- one (RAJI) on Triple Negative Breast cancer. | Senior Research Fellow, Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) | 
| 47. | Ms. Kavitha L (171153701001) | 2017 | Full Time | Dr. M.K. Sangeetha | Study on agents causing infertility in Indian population. | BSACIST JRF |