Skills
In Brief
Ananthasubramanian obtained his PhD from Dr ALMPGIBMS . He has 25 years of experience in teaching. Specialized in the field of infection biology his research interest spans over Multidrug resistance, Quorum Sensing, Biofilms & antibacterial scaffold. He has developed dielectrophoretic principle based cell sorter with the support from INUP program of IISc Bengaluru and DBT, Government of India. His team also has developed scaffold for bone implants using rapid prototyping and developed a soft DNA printing system for DNA microarray chip fabrication using EWOD. He has lead and completed projects supported by DBT, DST and UGC
Subject Expertise
Molecular Pathogenesis
Biomaterials and Artifical Organs
General Microbiology
Tissue Engineering
Research Area
BioMems and Bio Sensors
Tissue Engineering
Diagnostic devices
Insertion sequence based typing of Drug resistant clinical pathogens
Molecular epidemiology
Professional Experience:
Academic
Head of the Department of Microbiology, Hindusthan College of Arts & Science, Kelambakkan Chennai, during ( 18/06/1996 - 12/06/1999 )Membership:
Life Member - Institute of smart structure and system, BangaloreInternational & National Journals
| S.No. | Journal | Paper Title | Year | Role | Volume |
| 1 | Biomass Conversion And Biorefinery | Influence of pre-treatment processes on the purity and characteristics of silica extracted from rice husk | 2023 | Main Author | |
| 2 | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND PROCESSING | Process intensification in separation and recovery of biogenic volatile fatty acid obtained through acidogenic fermentation of organics-rich substrates | 2021 | Co Author | 169 |
| 3 | BIOINTERPHASES | Behavior of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains on the nanopillar topography of dragonfly (Pantala flavescens) wing under flow conditions | 2021 | Main Author | 5 |
| 4 | Study and analysis of different parameters affecting the fabrication of electrowetting-on-dielectric (EWOD) actuated micropipettes | 2021 | Co Author | 10 | |
| 5 | AMB Express | Survival strategy of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on the nanopillar topography of dragonfly (Pantala flavescens) wing | 2020 | Co Author | 0 |
| 6 | Anti-Infective Agents | Coexistence of Metallo Beta Lactamase Resistant Gene Variants Among Clinical Isolates in Tertiary Care Hospital | 2019 | Co Author | 18 |
| 7 | Microsystem Technologies | Microfluidic platform for dielectrophoretic separation of bio-particles using serpentine microelectrodes | 2018 | Co Author | |
| 8 | Journal of Materials Research | Post-process composition and biological responses of laser sintered PMMA and β-TCP composites | 2018 | Co Author | 33 |
| 9 | Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering | Optimization of the configuration of porous bone scaffolds made of Polyamide/Hydroxyapatite composites using Selective Laser Sintering for tissue engineering applications | 2018 | Co Author | 29 |
| 10 | Indian Journal of Biotechnology | Insertion sequence based analysis of clinical isolates with NDM (blaNDM-1) resistance | 2017 | Co Author | |
| 11 | Biomedicine | Comparative study of Conventional and Rapid Prototyping Technique for the Fabrication of Porous Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Applications | 2016 | Main Author | 36 |
| 12 | Microsystem Technologies | Design, Simulation and Fabrication of MEMS based Dielectrophoretic Separator for Bio-particles | 2016 | Main Author | |
| 13 | Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research | Growth Kinetics and stability assessment of siphoviridae like campylobacter phages | 2016 | Main Author | 8 |
| 14 | Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology | Analysis and fabrication of polyamide/hydroxypatite porous structured scaffold using selective laser sintering method for bio-medical applications | 2016 | Main Author | 30 |
| 15 | Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs: An International Journal | Relevance of Surface Asperities in Scheming Cellular Attachment to Minimize Biomaterial Associated Infections | 2015 | Main Author | 29 |
| 16 | Biomedical Research | Conceptual Design and Fabrication of Porous Structured Scaffold for Tissue Engineering Applications | 2015 | Main Author | |
| 17 | Journal of Membrane Biology | Effect of biotin and galactose functionalized gelatin nanofiber membrane on HEp-2 cell attachment and cytotoxicity | 2014 | Main Author | |
| 18 | Trends in Biomaterials and Artificial Organs: An International Journal | Nano-rough Topography of the Scaffold Enhances Osteoblast Attachment: A Review | 2014 | Main Author | |
| 19 | BioNanoscience | Electrokinetics of Cells in Dielectrophoretic separation: A Biological Perspective | 2014 | Main Author | |
| 20 | Indian Journal of Fiber and Textile Research | Effect of sonication on bioscouring of organic cotton through mixed enzymatic system – Neural network approach | 2013 | Main Author | |
| 21 | Brazilian Journal of Microbiology | Characterization and lytic activity of Pseudomonas fluorescens phages from sewage | 2012 | Main Author | |
| 22 | The Journal of the Textile Institute | Prediction of optimum process parameters to achieve eco-friendly desizing of organic cotton fabrics with indigenously produced alpha-amylase and their enzyme kinetics | 2012 | Main Author | |
| 23 | Journal of Natural Fibers | Prediction and Process Optimization of Bioscouring and Organic Cotton Fabrics through Specific Mixed Enzymatic System using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) | 2012 | Main Author | |
| 24 | Journal of Textile, Apparel Technology and Management | Neural Network approach for optimizing the bioscouring performance of Organic cotton fabric through Aerodynamic system | 2012 | Main Author | 12 |
| 25 | Indian Journal of Fiber and Textile research | Prediction and process optimization of pectinolytic reaction on organic cotton fabrics for bioscouring with alkaline pectinase | 2012 | Main Author | |
| 26 | Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology and management | Biovision in Textile wet processing industry – Technological challenges | 2011 | Main Author | |
| 27 | Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology | Assessment of pheromone response in biofilm forming clinical isolates of high level gentamicin resistant Enterococcus faecalis. | 2008 | Main Author | |
| 28 | Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology | Rota virus infection among infants and young children in Chennai, South India | 2004 | Main Author |
International & National Conferences
| S.No. | Conference Title | Paper Title | Date | Role | Organized By |
| 1 | 2020 International Conference on Recent Trends on Electronics, Information, Communication & Technology (RTEICT 2020) | Challenges and Complexities in Fabrication of Nano-dispensing Electrowetting-on-Dielectric actuated Glass Micropipettes | 12-11-2020 | Co Author | Bangalore |
| 2 | International conference on Antimicrobial resistance | Comparitive Genome analysis for NDM resistance | 19-01-2018 | Co Author | |
| 3 | National conference on Innovations in apparel Manufacturing, Quality and Management (IAQM 2013) | Eco-friendly approach to improve biopreparation of organic cotton textiles through aerodynamic system | 22-10-2013 | Co Author |
Books Published
| S.No. | Publisher | Title | Year | Role | Edition |
| 1 | Woodhead Publications India Pvt Ltd, India | Bioprocessing of Textiles | 2014 | Co Author | 1 |
Contributions
| S.No. | Title | Author | Nature | Date |
| 1 | Microalgae as Sustainable Producers of Bioplastic. |
Tharani D, JRF Dr.Ananthasubramanian M |
Chapter | 20-01-2020 |
| 2 | Bioprocessing of Natural Plant Cellulosic Polymer Material |
Dr.Ananthasubramanian M Dr.Vigneswaran C, FAT Dr.Kandha Vadivu P, FAT |
Chapter | 26-10-2015 |
Special Lectures Delivered
| S.No. | Event | Topic | Organizer | From | To |
| 1 | FDP on “BIOMEMS AND LAB ON CHIP TECHNOLOGIES FOR POINT OF CARE APPLICATIONS " | BIOMEMS FOR SEPARATION OF BIOPARTICLES USING DIELECTROPHORESIS | C . Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering and Technology, Melvisharam, Tamil Nadu. | 05/07/2021 | 09/07/2021 |
| 2 | NATIONAL ONLINE SUMMER SCHOOL ON BIOTECHNOLOGY | Microbiome and Metagenomics | St. Mary's College Thoothukudi | 01/07/2021 | 28/07/2021 |
Programmes Organised
| S.No. | Title of the Programme | From | To | Sponsoring Agency | No. of Audience |
| 1 | Online FDP on Learner Centric Pedagogy for Classroom and Online Teaching | 22-11-2022 | 26-11-2022 | PSG Centre for Academic Research and Excellence | 61 |
| 2 | Biologics and Biosimilars | 28-08-2020 | 29-08-2020 | - | |
| 3 | MicroRNAs in Alzheimers diesease - Potential diagnostic and regulatory molecules | 15-07-2020 | 15-07-2020 | - | |
| 4 | What can you do with a biotech degree? | 14-07-2020 | 14-07-2020 | - | |
| 5 | Doctoral studies in IITs and interdisciplinary research | 13-07-2020 | 13-07-2020 | - | |
| 6 | Opportunities for Biotech Graduates in the Government sector | 13-07-2020 | 13-07-2020 | - | |
| 7 | Masters in Germany | 10-07-2020 | 10-07-2020 | - | |
| 8 | Biomaterial interfaces - A sweet spot for application oriented research and product development | 27-06-2020 | 27-06-2020 | - | |
| 9 | Biomaterial interfaces - A sweet spot for application oriented research and product development | 27-06-2020 | 27-06-2020 | - | |
| 10 | Indo - Israel International Conference on Sustainable Cities | 28-01-2020 | 29-01-2020 | TAU & ARO, Israel ,5 lacs | 150 |
| 11 | Industry Academia Workshop – Progress in solar fuels and plant-microbe based methods for wastewater treatment towards circular economy | 12-10-2019 | 12-10-2019 | Royal Academy of Engineering, Newton-Bhabha Fund, UK | 63 |
| 12 | Innovations in Bioprocess & Bioproduct Development | 12-04-2018 | 13-04-2018 | - | |
| 13 | Cancer Metastasis | 21-08-2017 | 26-08-2017 | GIAN | 60 |
| 14 | FDP on system biology | 21-10-2013 | 27-10-2013 | TEQIP II | 40 |
Programmes Attended
| S.No. | Title of the Programme | From | To | Organized by | Sponsoring Agency |
| 1 | Professional Development Training Programme for Faculty & Administrators of Project Institutions | 15/03/2021 | 17/07/2021 | IIM Vizakapattinam | National Project Implementation Unit, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India |
| 2 | International Workshop on Antimicrobial Agents | 06/11/2007 | 08/11/2007 | JNU | INSA |
Awards and Achievements
| S.No. | Title of the Award | Awarded By | Date of Achievement |
| 1 | Lady TATA Memorial Award | LAdy TATA Memorial Trust | 10/10/1994 |
Doctoral Guidance / Supervision : Completed
| S.No. | Name of the Candidate | Title of the Thesis | Date of Completion |
| 1 | Banu Pradeepa |
Study on survival mechanisms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on nanopillar topography of dragon fly (PANTALA FLAVESCENS) wing | 25-08-2021 |
Doctoral Guidance / Supervision : In Progress
| S.No. | Name of the Candidate | Area of Research |
| 1 | Tharani D |
Bioprocess |
Sponsored Research Projects
| S.No. | Title of the Project | Sponsoring Agency | Role |
| 1 | Technology Innovation Hub (National Mission - ICPS) | DST | Co Investigator |
| 2 | Development of soft printing system for DNA microarray chip fabrication using EWOD | DBT | Principal Investigator |
| 3 | Development of porous structured scaffold for bone implants | DST | Principal Investigator |
| 4 | Fabrication of a Dielectrophoretic Bioparticle Seperator | Ministry of Communication and IT under INUP program | Principal Investigator |
| 5 | Clonal Diversity in high level gentamicin resistant enterococcus faecalis | UGC | Principal Investigator |