Saveetha University | India
Dr. D. Kirubakaran is an accomplished researcher and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai. He holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil, and Ph.D. in Botany, with research focused on green synthesis of nanoparticles and their biomedical applications. With extensive expertise in phytochemistry, nanotechnology, in-vitro experimental studies, toxicology, and environmental studies, Dr. Kirubakaran has developed and characterized nanoparticles using advanced techniques including UV-Vis, FTIR, XRD, SEM, TEM, DLS, and EDAX. His research encompasses antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anticancer, and anticholinergic activities, alongside environmental applications such as bioremediation and biodiversity conservation. Dr. Kirubakaran has published numerous research articles in high-impact SCI journals, contributed book chapters, and actively participated in national and international conferences. He has received the University Research Fellowship for his significant contributions to scientific research. Recognized for his innovative work, he has accumulated over 469 citations, an h-index of 13, and an i10-index of 14. His current research interests focus on biomedical nanomaterials, green chemistry, and sustainable therapeutic strategies, positioning him as a leading contributor in the intersection of nanoscience and pharmacology.
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Featured Publications
Kirubakaran, D., Wahid, J. B. A., Karmegam, N., Jeevika, R., Sellapillai, L., Rajkumar, M., & SenthilKumar, K. J. (2025). A comprehensive review on the green synthesis of nanoparticles: Advancements in biomedical and environmental applications. Biomedical Materials & Devices, 1–26.
Manimegalai, P., Selvam, K., Loganathan, S., Kirubakaran, D., Shivakumar, M. S., & others. (2024). Green synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extract of Hardwickia binata: Their characterizations and biological applications. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 14(11), 12559–12574.
Kirubakaran, D., Selvam, K., Prakash, P., Shivakumar, M. S., & Rajkumar, M. (2023). In-vitro antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticholinergic activity of iron/copper nanoparticles synthesized using Strobilanthes cordifolia leaf extract. OpenNano, 14, 100188.
Rajkumar, M., Presley, S. I. D., Govindaraj, P., Kirubakaran, D., Farahim, F., Ali, T., … others. (2025). Synthesis of chitosan/PVA/copper oxide nanocomposite using Anacardium occidentale extract and evaluating its antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 3931.
Kirubakaran, D., Bupesh, G., Wahid, J. B. A., Murugeswaran, R., Ramalingam, J., & others. (2025). Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Acmella caulirhiza leaf extract: Characterization and assessment of antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hemolytic properties. Biomedical Materials & Devices, 1–22.