PARTHIBAN BRINDHA DEVI | Molecular Biology Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. PARTHIBAN BRINDHA DEVI | Molecular Biology Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. PARTHIBAN BRINDHA DEVI, Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies, India

Dr. P. Brindha Devi, M.Tech., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai. With a strong background in Biotechnology, she earned her Ph.D. from BITS Pilani. 🎓 Dr. Devi’s research, spanning 51 publications, focuses on sustainable solutions like repurposing food waste for packaging. Notable grants include a Rs. 15 lakh MSME Championship project. Recognized for her teaching innovations and mentorship, she has received accolades such as the Young Researcher Award. Dr. Devi is committed to advancing science while contributing to societal well-being. 🌱

Publication Profile:

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Academic Journey 📚

Dr. P. Brindha Devi holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Technology from Anna University, Chennai, and a Ph.D. from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. Her doctoral research, supervised by Prof. P. Yogeeswari, focused on pioneering areas of biotechnology.

 

Grants and Recognition 🏅

She secured notable grants, including a Rs. 15 lakh MSME Championship project and a Vels Seed Grant. Her contributions earned recognition such as the Young Researcher Award and UGC Project Evaluator.

 

Teaching Innovations 🎓

Dr. Devi’s teaching innovations, including curriculum design and blended learning methods, reflect her commitment to enhancing education in biotechnology.

Research Focus

Dr. P. Brindha Devi’s research focus lies primarily in the development of novel therapeutics against infectious diseases, particularly targeting Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 🦠 Her extensive work includes the design, synthesis, and evaluation of various compounds as inhibitors for key enzymes involved in the pathogenesis of tuberculosis. With a keen interest in structure-guided drug design and molecular docking studies, Dr. Devi contributes significantly to advancing our understanding and treatment of tuberculosis, a global health concern. Her dedication to combating infectious diseases reflects in her numerous publications and citations in esteemed scientific journals. 🧬

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of imidazo [2, 1-b] thiazole and benzo [d] imidazo [2, 1-b] thiazole derivatives as Mycobacterium tuberculosis pantothenate … 📝 Cited by 60, 2016
  2. Development of 3-phenyl-4, 5, 6, 7-tetrahydro-1H-pyrazolo [4, 3-c] pyridine derivatives as novel Mycobacterium tuberculosis pantothenate synthetase inhibitors 📝 Cited by 47, 2013
  3. Development of novel tetrahydrothieno [2, 3-c] pyridine-3-carboxamide based Mycobacterium tuberculosis pantothenate synthetase inhibitors: molecular hybridization from known … 📝 Cited by 46, 2014
  4. Identification of novel inhibitors against Mycobacterium tuberculosis L-alanine dehydrogenase (MTB-AlaDH) through structure-based virtual screening 📝 Cited by 41, 2014
  5. Design and development of novel Mycobacterium tuberculosis L-alanine dehydrogenase inhibitors📝 Cited by 35, 2015