Dr. Baskaran Nagarethinam, National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), India
Dr. N. Baskaran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Academics and HRD at the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-T), under the Ministry of Food Processing Industry, Thanjavur, India š®š³. With a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Annamalai University (2013) and postdoctoral experience at Madurai Kamaraj University, he has a robust academic background š. His achievements include the Research Excellence Award (2023), Young Investigator Award (2011), and multiple UGC fellowships šļø. Dr. Baskaranās expertise spans biochemistry and food technology, reflecting his dedication to advancing research and innovation in his field. āØ
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Academic Qualifications š
Dr. N. Baskaranās academic journey in biochemistry began with a B.Sc. from Govt. Arts College, Paramakudi, under Madurai Kamaraj University (2005). He further pursued an M.Sc. in Biochemistry at MR College of Arts & Science, Bharathidasan University, earning an impressive 77% in 2008. His academic excellence continued with an M.Phil. from Annamalai University (2009), scoring a 7.73 OGPA, followed by a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the same university, awarded in 2013. š§¬
Work Experience š¼
Dr. N. Baskaran has a well-rounded academic and research career spanning various reputable institutions. He began as a Guest Lecturer at Government Arts College, Paramakudi (Dec 2012 ā Apr 2014), where he gained foundational teaching experience š§āš«. From July 2014 to June 2016, he served as a UGC Post-Doctoral Fellow at Madurai Kamaraj University, receiving a monthly fellowship of Rs. 38,800, which allowed him to advance his research work š¬. He then joined SASTRA University, Kumbakonam, as an Assistant Professor (2016ā2019), progressing in both position and pay. Currently, he holds an Assistant Professorship at NIFTEM-T, Thanjavur, contributing significantly to food technology and biochemistry research since July 2019 š¾.
Professional Recognition & Awards š
Dr. N. Baskaranās academic and research contributions have earned him multiple accolades over the years. In 2023, he received the prestigious Research Excellence Award at an international conference recognizing multidisciplinary advancements in agricultural and life sciences š. His academic journey was bolstered early on with UGC Junior and Senior Research Fellowships in 2008 and 2010, respectively, and he was honored as a Young Investigator at the 16th WCCN in 2011 š„. Additionally, he was awarded a UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship in 2014 and secured second place in his M.Sc. examinations at Bharathidasan University in 2007, underscoring his dedication to excellence š.
Research Focus
Dr. N. Baskaran’s research primarily focuses on the chemopreventive properties of natural compounds in various cancer models, particularly those induced by 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA) in oral, mammary, and skin carcinogenesis models. His work emphasizes investigating the anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-angiogenic effects of bioactive agents like ferulic acid, carnosic acid, lupeol, and genistein, showing potential as cancer preventive agents. Additionally, his studies explore the genotoxic protection of compounds such as coumarin and chrysin. Dr. Baskaran also examines nutritional profiling and the antioxidant activities of various plant extracts, contributing to fields of oncology, pharmacology, and functional foods. š±š§¬š
Publication Top Notes
- Chemopreventive potential of ferulic acid in mammary carcinogenesis in rats
Cited by: 132 Ā· Published: 2010
- Carnosic acid: a potent agent against oral carcinogenesis
Cited by: 104 Ā· Published: 2010
- Chemopreventive potential of apigenin in oral carcinogenesis
Cited by: 56 Ā· Published: 2011
- Proapoptotic, anti-inflammatory potential of carnosic acid in hamster buccal pouch carcinogenesis
Cited by: 54 Ā· Published: 2013
- Modulating effect of lupeol in oral carcinogenesis
Cited by: 36 Ā· Published: 2012
- Genistein and daidzein protect during mammary carcinogenesis
Cited by: 34 Ā· Published: 2011
- Lupeol prevents tumor formation in oral carcinogenesis
Cited by: 33 Ā· Published: 2012
- Anti-cell proliferative efficacy of ferulic acid in buccal pouch carcinogenesis
Cited by: 29 Ā· Published: 2012
- Anti-tumor potential of andrographolide in hamster buccal pouch carcinogenesis
Cited by: 25 Ā· Published: 2012
- Chemopreventive potential of coumarin in buccal pouch carcinogenesis
Cited by: 23 Ā· Published: 2012