JKKN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

DR. VIJAYABASKARAN M

Professor & Head — Pharmaceutical Chemistry

27+

Years Experience

Research Papers

PhD Scholars

Awards Won

👤Professional Summary

Dr. Vijayabaskaran Manickam is a distinguished academician and researcher with over 27 years of experience in Pharmaceutical Sciences, currently serving as Professor and Head at J.K.K. Nattraja College of Pharmacy. He holds a B.Pharm from J.K.K. Nattraja College of Pharmacy, an M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Research expertise includes synthesis and biological evaluation of quinazoline, thiazolidinones, and Schiff bases, along with Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) and molecular modelling. Has contributed significantly to phytochemistry, analytical method development using HPLC and UV spectroscopy, and pharmacological studies on antioxidant and anticancer activities. Authored over 90 research publications in reputed national and international journals. Innovative work includes patents in AI-based healthcare devices and research on In silico docking of tannins for Alzheimer disease management. Has secured funding from agencies such as AICTE, DST-NIMAT, and TNCST. A dedicated mentor having guided 40 M.Pharm and 22 B.Pharm students and served as Ph.D. co-guide for six scholars. Has played key roles in institutional development as NAAC and NBA coordinator, and as head of Entrepreneurship and Alumni Cell.

🎓Academic Qualifications

B.Pharm

Pharmacy

The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University

1996

M.Pharm

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University

1999

Ph.D

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Vinayaka Missions University

2012

Degree	Specialisation	University	Year
B.Pharm	Pharmacy	The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University	1996
M.Pharm	Pharmaceutical Chemistry	The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University	1999
Ph.D	Pharmaceutical Sciences	Vinayaka Missions University	2012

✦Areas of Specialisation

In silico Drug Design

💼Experience

📖Research & Publications

RESEARCH FOCUS

Computer Aided Drug DesignSilver NanoparticlesAntioxidant and Anticancer StudiesIsolation, Separation, and Characterization of Phytoconstituents from Medicinal Plants

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Versatile silver nanoparticle using Tradescantia spathacea leaf extract: Synthesis, physiochemical, in vitro biological activity and photocatalytic evaluations

· Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 171, 113537, 2025

DOI

Sida cordata assisted bio-inspired silver nanoparticles and its antimicrobial, free-radical scavenging, tyrosinase inhibition, and photocatalytic activity

· Particulate Science and Technology, 40, 01-14, 2022

DOI

In silico Design, Synthesis and Antitubercular Activity of Some Metal Complexes Derived from Salicylaldehyde and Amino Acid

· Anti-Infective Agents, 20, 71-80, 2022

DOI

Green fabrication of silver nanoparticles and its in vitro anti-bacterial, anti-biofilm, free radical scavenging and mushroom tyrosinase efficacy evaluation

· Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 162, 112199, 2024

DOI

A systematic antimicrobial, biofilm, free radical inhibition and tyrosinase inhibition assessments of efficient green silver nanoparticles from aqueous root extract Cyphostemma adenocaule

· RSC Pharmaceutics, 2, 147-162, 2025

DOI

Synthesis and in vitro anti-diabetic activity of Triazole-enamide derivatives and inhibition of DPP-IV enzyme: An in silico approach

· Analytical Chemistry Letters, 15(4), 2025

DOI

Novel Flavone derivatives as aldose reductase inhibitors with anti-cataract potential using goat lens

· Letters in Drug Design & Discovery, 22(11), 100247, 2025

DOI

Designing and Synthesis of Some Transition Metal Complexes Derived from Schiff Bases for Anti-Bacterial Activity

· Journal of Medicinal and Chemical Sciences, 5(1), 10-18, 2022

Synthesis, Characterization and Anti-Microbial Activities of Some Metal Complexes with Schiff Base Derived from Substituted Salicylaldehyde and Amino Acids

· International Journal Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 12(9), 5072-5078, 2021

DOI

ACADEMIC PROFILES

Google Scholar ORCID

🔒Certifications & Training

MATLAB on Ramp

MATLAB · 2026

Machine Learning On ramp

MATLAB · 2026

Deep Learning Onramp

MATLAB · 2026

MATLAB Desktop Tools and Troubleshooting Scripts

MATLAB · 2026

Explore Data with MATLAB Plots

MATHWORKS · 2026

Make and Manipulate Matrices

Mathworks · 2026

Calculations with Vectors and Matrices

Mathworks · 2026

🏆Awards & Recognitions

Best Scientific Poster Presentation Award

Aufau Periodicals · 2016

Best Scientific Poster Presentation Award

RVS Collegeof Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sulur, Coimbatore. · 2016

Best Scientific Poster Presentation Award

Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy, Krishnankovil · 2016

Award	Body	Year
Best Scientific Poster Presentation Award	Aufau Periodicals	2016
Best Scientific Poster Presentation Award	RVS Collegeof Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sulur, Coimbatore.	2016
Best Scientific Poster Presentation Award	Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy, Krishnankovil	2016

👥Professional Memberships

The Indian Pharmaceutical Association

Life Member · Since 2034

The Indian Pharmacists Association

Life Member

Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council

Life Member

Organisation	Type	Since
The Indian Pharmaceutical Association	Life Member	2034
The Indian Pharmacists Association	Life Member
Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council	Life Member

🎓Learner Mentoring & Guidance

Our mentoring approach focuses on the holistic development of students by nurturing academic excellence, personal growth, and professional readiness. Through a data-driven mentoring system, analytics from the MYJKKN App are utilized to monitor student progress and enable informed mentoring decisions. Mentorship is customized for each mentee based on sessional examination performance, rubrics, and academic records to provide targeted guidance and support. An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is developed for every student with measurable goals to promote continuous improvement and career preparedness. Regular and structured counselling sessions are conducted and systematically documented in the app to ensure consistent engagement, progress tracking, and effective mentor–mentee interaction.

PHD SCHOLARS

M.Jambulingam

SYNTHESIS, DNA INTERACTION AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF SOME METAL COMPLEXES WITH SCHIFF BASE DERIVED FROM SUBSTITUTED SALICYLALDEHYDE AND AMINO ACIDS

completed

S.Rajkumar

Phytochemical and Neuroprotective Evaluation of Root Extract of Cyclea peltata (Lam)

completed

K.Jaganathan

Design and Evaluation of Levofloxacin Floating Tablets for the treatment of Helicobacter Pylori Infection

completed

Mrs.S.Manodhini Elakkiya

Development and characterization of Levofloxacin loaded mucoadhesive microspheres for helicobacter pylori eradication

completed

M.Subramani

Formulation, Development and In vitro Evaluation of Lincomycin Hydrochloride Matrix Sustained Release Tablets

ongoing

Scholar	Research Topic	Status
M.Jambulingam	SYNTHESIS, DNA INTERACTION AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF SOME METAL COMPLEXES WITH SCHIFF BASE DERIVED FROM SUBSTITUTED SALICYLALDEHYDE AND AMINO ACIDS	completed
S.Rajkumar	Phytochemical and Neuroprotective Evaluation of Root Extract of Cyclea peltata (Lam)	completed
K.Jaganathan	Design and Evaluation of Levofloxacin Floating Tablets for the treatment of Helicobacter Pylori Infection	completed
Mrs.S.Manodhini Elakkiya	Development and characterization of Levofloxacin loaded mucoadhesive microspheres for helicobacter pylori eradication	completed
M.Subramani	Formulation, Development and In vitro Evaluation of Lincomycin Hydrochloride Matrix Sustained Release Tablets	ongoing

GUIDANCE SUMMARY

PG Dissertations Guided

UG Projects Guided