Assist. Prof. Dr. Kumaravel Kaliaperumal | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kumaravel Kaliaperumal , Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals , India

Dr. Kumaravel Kaliaperumal, an Assistant Professor at Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals in India, has a diverse and accomplished background in bioactive metabolite research and medicinal plant studies. He completed his postdoctoral research on isolating bioactive metabolites from deep-sea fungi at the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology under Prof. Yonghong Liu from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, he studied the medicinal properties of Semi liquidambar sp for rheumatoid arthritis at Gannan Normal University with Prof. Zhang Jun from 2019 to 2020. Dr. Kaliaperumal also undertook a short-term training in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy at Saint Petersburg University in 2012. His international experience includes a lab exchange at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and presenting at conferences in Germany and Malaysia. Fluent in English and Tamil, with beginner-level Mandarin, he has also worked as an Editorial Manager and Subject Matter Expert at Lumina Datamatics Inc. His research expertise spans NMR Metabolomics, natural product chemistry, and computational drug design.

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Education:

Dr. Kumaravel Kaliaperumal pursued postdoctoral research at two prestigious institutions. At the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Guangzhou, China, from June 2014 to May 2018, he focused on isolating bioactive metabolites from deep-sea fungi and exploring their gene biosynthesis under the guidance of Prof. Yonghong Liu. Following this, at the Department of Bioengineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, China, from February 2019 to June 2020, he investigated the therapeutic properties of the traditional Chinese medicinal plant Semi liquidambar sp for rheumatoid arthritis using in-vivo human models, supervised by Prof. Zhang Jun. Additionally, Dr. Kaliaperumal enriched his expertise through a short-term training program on High-Resolution Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy at the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Physics, Saint Petersburg University, Russia, spanning from 17th February 2012 to 21st July 2012, under the mentorship of Prof. Vladimir Chizik.

Work Experience:

Dr. Kumaravel Kaliaperumal, currently an Assistant Professor at Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals in India, has a multifaceted career journey. He served as an Editorial Manager and Subject Matter Expert at Lumina Datamatics Inc in Pondicherry from 2021 to 2022. Dr. Kaliaperumal augmented his academic pursuits with significant international exposure, including a 6-month Crash Course Training Programme on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR) at Saint Petersburg State University, Russia, from February to July 2012. He also engaged in a Postdoctoral Lab Exchange Visit at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in September 2014 and participated in pivotal conferences such as the International Conference on “Redox Biology meets Nutrition” at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, in September 2015, and the International Conference for Innovation in Biomedical Engineering and Life Sciences at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in December 2015. Dr. Kaliaperumal’s expertise spans various fields, including High-Resolution NMR Metabolomics, Natural Product Chemistry, and Gene Biosynthesis, complemented by a proficiency in languages such as English, Tamil, and beginner-level Mandarin.

Publication Top Notes:

A Chemo-Enzymatic Approach for Preparing Efinaconazole with High Optical Yield
- Authors: Ju, Z., Li, Z., Li, M., Kaliaperumal, K., Chen, F.-E.
- Journal: Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2023
- Citations: 1
Semiliquidambar chingii is a highly potent antibacterial plant resource against Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri: Insights into the possible mechanisms of action, chemical basis, and synergistic effect of bioactive compounds
- Authors: Zhang, J., Zhang, J., Lin, H., Duan, S., Jiang, Y.
- Journal: Industrial Crops and Products, 2023
- Citations: 4
Linoleic acid from the endophytic fungus Diaporthe sp. HT-79 inhibits the growth of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri by destructing the cell membrane and producing reactive oxygen species (ROS)
- Authors: Lin, H., Liang, Y., Kaliaperumal, K., Jiang, Y., Zhang, J.
- Journal: Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 2023
- Citations: 7
Isolation of anticancer bioactive secondary metabolites from the sponge-derived endophytic fungi Penicillium sp. and in-silico computational docking approach
- Authors: Kaliaperumal, K., Salendra, L., Liu, Y., Saeed, M., Karunakaran, R.
- Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023
- Citations: 2
Antibacterial wound dressing with hydrogel from chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol from the red cabbage extract loaded with silver nanoparticles
- Authors: Kaliaperumal, K., Subramanian, K., Thirunavukkarasu, R., Anbarasu, K., Karunakaran, R.
- Journal: Green Processing and Synthesis, 2023
- Citations: 1

Dr. Diego Pugliese , Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM), Italy

Diego Pugliese, born on May 19, 1986, in Turin, Italy, is an accomplished researcher in applied physics, materials engineering, and photonics. Currently, he is a Fixed-term Researcher at the National Institute of Metrological Research (INRiM), focusing on gas quality analysis with intelligent sensors. Diego holds a PhD in Physics from Politecnico di Torino, where he developed novel insights into dye-sensitized solar cells. His extensive experience spans various research fellowships at Politecnico di Torino, where he specialized in electrochemical energy storage, laser systems, and advanced materials like glasses and optical fibers. With a strong background in both experimental and theoretical research, Diego has also actively engaged in teaching and public outreach, contributing to events like the Researchers’ Night and Science in Città.

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🎓Education:

Diego Pugliese holds a PhD in Physics from Politecnico di Torino and the Center for Space Human Robotics IIT@PoliTO, completed between January 2011 and December 2013. His doctoral thesis focused on “New insights in Dye-sensitized Solar Cells.” He earned a Master of Science in Environmental and Biomedical Physics from Università degli Studi di Torino, graduating in October 2010 with a score of 110/110 cum Laude. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Physics at the same institution, achieving a score of 110/110 in October 2008. He also holds a Maturità Scientifica from Liceo Scientifico Galileo Ferraris di Torino, where he graduated in July 2005 with a score of 98/100.

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Diego Pugliese specializes in applying technology to various scientific and engineering fields, including physics, materials engineering, electronics, optics, photonics, and renewable energy. His expertise encompasses the development and characterization of advanced materials and devices such as electrochemical energy storage cells, laser systems, and intelligent sensors. Diego’s work integrates innovative approaches in materials science with practical applications in photonic devices, renewable energy solutions, and high-power beam management, showcasing his comprehensive skill set in cutting-edge technological research and development.

📚 Teaching and Outreach:

Since the academic year 2015/2016, Diego Pugliese has been actively involved in teaching, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience with students. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he has participated in several public science outreach events, including the Researchers’ Night and Science in Città. These events have allowed him to engage with the broader community, promoting scientific literacy and fostering a greater public interest in science and technology. Through these activities, Diego has developed strong communication and public relations skills, enhancing his ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences

Publication Top Notes:

Selective distributed optical fiber sensing system based on silicone cladding optical fiber and Rayleigh backscattering reflectometry for the detection of hydrocarbon leakages
Baggio, A., Turani, M., Olivero, M., … Pugliese, D., Sangermano, M.
Optics and Laser Technology, 2023, 161, 109158.
Cited by: 2
Formation Mechanism of Elemental Te Produced in Tellurite Glass Systems by Femtosecond Laser Irradiation
Torun, G., Kishi, T., Pugliese, D., Milanese, D., Bellouard, Y.
Advanced Materials, 2023, 35(20), 2210446.
Cited by: 3
Perovskite Solar Cells: A Review of the Latest Advances in Materials, Fabrication Techniques, and Stability Enhancement StrategiesAfre, R.A., Pugliese, D.
Micromachines, 2024, 15(2), 192.
Cited by: 1

4.Effect of Low Copper Doping on the Optical, Cytocompatible, Antibacterial, and SARS-CoV-2 Trapping Properties of Calcium Phosphate Glasses

Restivo, E., Pugliese, D., Gallichi-Nottiani, D., … Milanese, D., Visai, L.
ACS Omega, 2023, 8(45), pp. 42264–42274.
Cited by: 2

5.Performance of Cs-Doped Carbon-Based Perovskite Solar Cells in Ambient Environment
Yousaf, T., Shahzad, N., Sattar, A., … Pugliese, D.
Energies, 2023, 16(12), 4748.
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