Dr. Raman Rajeshkumar is currently employed as an Assistant Professor and serves as the department head in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at JSS College of Pharmacy located in Ooty with 17 years teaching experience. In addition to his responsibilities at the college, he has also been the Programme Coordinator for various online education programs, including the Post Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics, Diploma in Bioinformatics, Certificate Programs in Pharmacoinformatics, Certificate Program in Immunoinformatics, and Vaccine Design. Dr. Raman Rajeshkumar completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University in Chennai, and went on to earn his Ph.D. from JSS University in Mysore. Remarkably, he joined JSS College of Pharmacy as a Lecturer at the young age of 25, and his exceptional contributions in both academia and research have propelled him to his current position as department head. Known for his strong work ethic, Dr. Raman Rajeshkumar has consistently proven his worth and dedication, as evidenced by his leadership role within the department. While he is primarily an academician, the college has provided him with numerous opportunities to learn and foster his creativity, independent thinking, and leadership qualities. Currently, Dr. Raman Rajeshkumar’s research focuses on the application of computational biology, algorithms, and mathematical models to predict differentially expressed genes in microarray datasets, as well as the analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms and vaccine design. He also possesses research experience in the fields of free radical biology, cancer biology, probiotics development, and protein formulations. Dr. Raman Rajeshkumar is a lifetime member of several esteemed societies, including the International Association of Engineers (IAENG) as a computer scientist, the Society of Biotechnologists in India (SBTI), the Society for Translational Research and Applications (STRA), and the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), among others. His contributions to the scientific community are evident through his extensive publication record, which includes 35 peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals. Additionally, he has presented his research in 25 scientific talks and presentations across various scientific platforms. Dr. Raman Rajeshkumar also serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals and has chaired numerous scientific sessions as a poster and oral evaluator. Recognized for his expertise and achievements, Dr. Raman Rajeshkumar has received grants from government organizations and industry to support various research projects. He is currently supervising four Ph.D. students and has guided the research of 20 postgraduate students, 50 undergraduate students, and 150 M.Sc/M.Phill students. In recent recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field, Dr. Raman Rajeshkumar was honored with the prestigious K.N. Narasimhiah award from the Society of Biotechnologists in India. This award serves as a testament to his remarkable accomplishments and dedication to advancing biotechnology.
2023-07-05