Mr. ARUNACHALASIVAMANI PONNUSAMY | Technology |Best Researcher Award
Profile Summary
Arunachalasivamani Ponnusamy is a highly motivated researcher pursuing a Doctorate in Food Science and Technology at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand. With a background in Fisheries Science and a master’s degree in Fish Processing Technology, he specializes in diverse research areas, including carbon dots synthesis, edible-active biofilms, and health management of food products. Ponnusamy has published impactful papers, showcasing his expertise in multifunctional films and nanofibrous electrospun blisters. His lab-oriented skills encompass biochemical techniques, lipid oxidation analysis, and microbiological techniques. Awarded prestigious fellowships, he possesses proficiency in MS Office, Origin Pro, and has bilingual proficiency in Tamil and English. Trusted character references commend his work.
Professional Profiles
🎓 Education:
Secondary Schooling: Sri Vidya Mandir Matric Higher Secondary School, Tamil Nadu, India (2012-2013), Higher Secondary Schooling: Sri Vidya Mandir Matric Higher Secondary School, Tamil Nadu, India (2014-2015), Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc): Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu, India (2015-2019), Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc) in Fish Processing Technology: Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kerala, India (2019-2021)
🔬 Current Research Works:
Carbon dots from agro-wastes and seafood wastes: Morphology, properties, toxicity, and antimicrobial properties. Chitosan-gelatin nanofiber-based multifunctional films integrated with carbon dots and anthocyanins from Clitoria ternatea for active and intelligent food packaging applications. Formation of functional nanofibrous electrospun blister containing EGCG for packaging of shrimp oil capsules.
🔍 Research Interests:
Bio-engineering (R&D), Waste utilization and management, Health management (Enrichment or value addition of food products), Extraction of bioactive compounds from underutilized resources (seaweeds)
🎓 Area of Expertise:
Carbon dots synthesis, kinetics, and characteristics. Edible, active, and intelligent packaging techniques. Emulsion – Pickering Emulsion Nanoparticles synthesis and characterization. Shelf-life evaluation of food products
🔬 Lab-Oriented Skills:
- Biochemical techniques
- Lipid oxidation analysis
- Microbiological techniques
- Equipment handling
🏅 Fellowship:
Awarded Reinventing University program for pursuing a Doctorate in Food Science and Technology at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai (2022-2025). Awarded National Talent Scholarship (NTS) for pursuing Post-graduation (M.F.Sc) degree (2019-2021).