Shanmuga Pavithra Kannan
Biotechnology Researcher
Chennai
Summary
Biotechnology researcher with research experience at IIT Madras in Nanobiotechnology and Microbial Biotechnology. Skilled in nanoparticle synthesis, Probiotic characterization, and molecular biology techniques (PCR, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, DLS, XRD, SEM) with peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor
Vel Tech Engineering College
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted in teaching undergraduate biotechnology courses, including Thermodynamics, Plant Biotechnology, Cell Biology, and Immunology, and mentored students during laboratory practicals and research project work.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
Graduate Researcher
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed porous hydroxyapatite nanoparticle nanocarriers for agricultural delivery, loading surfactin fungicide for dual fertilizer–fungicide application, and characterizing material stability and delivery performance.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
Undergraduate Research Student
Government College Of Technology
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Isolated and functionally characterized probiotic strains from papaya seeds demonstrate hemocompatibility (0% hemolysis) and suitability for human probiotic applications.
- Assessed data using scientific methods while following important specifications.
Education
Master of Technology - Biotechnology
Anna University
Chennai, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor - Industrial Biotechnology
Government College of Technology
05-2021
Skills
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Research Outputs
Publications
- Kannan, Shanmugapavithra, Bhavadharani Hari Babu, Melvin William Stanislas, and Yuvaraj Dinakarkumar. "Integrative approaches to phytoremediation: mechanisms, enhancing strategies, and environmental applications." Next Research (2025): 100636.
- Dinakarkumar, Yuvaraj, M. Masilamani Selvam, N. Inayathullah, K. Shanmuga Pavithra, Hitendranath Napa Mallikarjuna, S. Indhusuvitha, M. Jesinth Jebacani, S. Ivo Romauld, and R. Muthezhilan. "Mechanisms, processes, and implications of blue carbon sequestration and pollution control for climate change mitigation." Discover Oceans 3, no. 1 (2026): 5.
- Shanmuga Pavithra Kannan, Hitendranath Napa Mallikarjun, Ashwin Radhakrishnan, Pavana Basappa, Govardhan Murali Krishnan, Bhavadharani Hari Babu, Panneerselvam Theivendren, Yuvaraj Dinakarkumar “Genetic Threads of Atherosclerosis: Unraveling PON1 Promoter Polymorphisms in the Tapestry of Diabetic Individuals.” (Manuscript Under Preparation)
- In Silico Analysis and Characterization of Barleria prionitis against the Cancerous protein HER2 (Manuscript Under Preparation)
Poster Presentation
- Presented a poster titled “Porous Spherical Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles as Nanocarriers for Agricultural Applications” at the International Conference on Sustainable and Applied Nanotechnology for Agriculture and Health, organized by the Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras.
Conference Participation
- Participated in the International Conference on Sustainable and Applied Nanotechnology for Agriculture and Health, IIT Madras.
- Attended the International Conference on Advances in Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine, Department of Biotechnology, Anna University.
- Attended the International Conference on Biological Applications of Nanoparticles, Department of Chemical Engineering, Anna University.
Certification
NPTEL Molecular Biology, IIT Guwahati taught by Prof. Vishal Trivedi - In Progress
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Vel Tech Engineering College
09.2023 - 05.2025
Graduate Researcher
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
11.2022 - 08.2023
Undergraduate Research Student
Government College Of Technology
12.2020 - 04.2021
Master of Technology - Biotechnology
Anna University
04.2001 -
Bachelor - Industrial Biotechnology
Government College of Technology