Dr. Dharmalingam Kirubakaran is a distinguished researcher in botanical nanotechnology, focusing on the green synthesis and biomedical applications of plant-derived nanoparticles. His pioneering work integrates phytochemistry, nanoscience, and pharmacology to develop eco-friendly nanomaterials for therapeutic, environmental, and agricultural purposes. Utilizing medicinal plants such as Strobilanthes cordifolia, Lantana camara, and Impatiens chinensis, his research explores antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties of biogenic nanoparticles. Dr. Kirubakaran has made significant contributions through numerous high-impact publications in reputed journals like Biomedical Materials & Devices, Scientific Reports, and Journal of Molecular Structure. His interdisciplinary approach advances sustainable nanotechnology by promoting natural, non-toxic methods of nanoparticle fabrication and application. He has also contributed chapters to international scientific volumes published by the American Chemical Society and CRC Press, reflecting his global research impact.Overall, Dr. Kirubakaran’s innovative exploration at the intersection of botany and nanoscience demonstrates exceptional promise in sustainable biomedical research, making him a highly suitable nominee for the International Botanical Research Award.
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Featured Publications
Kirubakaran, D., Selvam, K., Subramanian Shivakumar, M., Rajkumar, M., Kannan, S., & Navina, B. (2024). Bio‐fabrication of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Strobilanthes cordifolia: Characterization and evaluation of antioxidant, anti‐cholinergic, anti‐inflammatory and wound healing activities. ChemistrySelect, 9(6), e202302792.
Kirubakaran, D., Bupesh, G., Wahid, J. B. A., Murugeswaran, R., Ramalingam, J., Arokiyaraj, S., Sivasakthi, V., & Panigrahi, J. (2025). Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Acmella caulirhiza leaf extract: Characterization and assessment of antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hemolytic properties. Biomedical Materials & Devices, 1–22.
Rajkumar, M., Presley, S. D., Govindaraj, P., Kirubakaran, D., Farahim, F., Ali, T., Shkir, M., & Latha, S. (2024). Synthesis of chitosan/PVA/copper oxide nanocomposite using Anacardium occidentale extract and evaluating its antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 3931.
Kirubakaran, D., Selvam, K., Lavanya, M., Shivaswamy, M. S., Sivasakthi, V., & Baig, A. A. (2023). Eco-friendly synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles by Clerodendrum heterophyllum leaf extract and their biological applications. BioNanoScience, 13(4), 2252–2264.
Adhavan, R., Selvam, K., Prakash, P., Kirubakaran, D., & Shivakumar, M. S. (2024). Bioefficacy of zinc oxide nanoparticle synthesis and their biological, environmental applications from Eranthemum roseum. Toxicology Reports, 11, 101758.