Education
- PhD - Dept. of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, BIT - Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Bharathidasan University (known as Anna University from 2007), Trichirappalli,Tamilnadu,India. Ph.D awarded on 19.4.2011.
- P.G. Diplomo (Value Education), Annamalai University, Chidhambaram, TamilNadu, 2009-2010, with distinction.
- M.Pharm (Master of Pharmacy-Pharmacognosy), The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu,India . 1995-1997 - with Distinction.
- B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy), The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu,India. 1991-1995- with First Class.
- D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy), The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamilnadu,India . 1990-1991- with Distinctions.
Work History
Present position
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Asst.Professor ,Department of Pharmacognosy, JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, Tamilnadu, India .Dec 2006-till date.
Other Positions Held
- Asst.Professor ,Department of Pharmacognosy, PSG College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India .June 2003 - Dec 2006.
- Asst.Professor,Department of Pharmacognosy, KMH College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India.Jan 2002 - June 2003.
- Asst.Professor ,Department of Pharmacognosy, Cherraan's College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. Nov 1997 - Dec 2002.
Research Interests
- Formulation and evaluation of herbal cosmetics.
- Formulation and evaluation of biopolymers.
Publications
- Nilani, P* , Ruckmani Kandasamy, Saravanan Karumbayaram, , Duraiswamy Basuviah, Dhamodaran Perumalsami Reddy, Elango Kannan, Hypertrophic scar management with a flavonoid fraction of Cyphomandra betacea, Functional Plant Sciences and Biotechnology,SpecialIssue-1,2011,Global science book publication.
- Nilani ,P* , Ruckmani Kandasamy, Skin care with Herbal exfoliants , Functional Plant Sciences and Biotechnology, SpecialIssue-1,2011,Global science book publication.
- Nilani,P*, Duraiswamy.B, Dhamodaran.P, Saravanan Karumbayaram, ormulation and Evaluation of Herbal Hair Dye: An Ecofriendly Process, Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research Vol.2(10), 2010, 648-656.
- Nilani, P*.; Raveesha, P.; Kasthuribai N., B. Rahul Nandkumar; Duraisamy, B.; Dhamodaran, P.; Elango, K. Formulation and Evaluation of Polysaccharide Based Biopolymer- An Ecofriendly Alternative for Synthetic Polymer., Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (2010), 2(3), 178-184.
- Nilani.P*, Rukmani.K, The effect of the natural dye from the fruits of Cyphomandra betacea with natural mordent on selected fibres , Herbal Tech Industry;Journal of Herbal Science and Technology , 5(12); Dec 2009. p14-18.
- Nilani.P*, Rukmani.K, Protect your skin from photodamage using herbal sunscreen agents, Herbal Tech Industry;Journal of Herbal Science and Technology , 5(8); Sep 2009. p11-17.
- Nilani.P*,Duraiswamy.B,Dhamodaran.P,Kasthuribai.N,avichandra.S and Suresh.B, Invitro Antioxidant activity for selected anti asthmatic herbal constituents. Ancient science of life,June 2009, vol.28 (4) p3-6.
- Nilani.P*, Duraiswamy.B, Dhamodaran.P, Kasthuribai.N, and Elango.K, Antioxidant activity of traditionally used herbal extract in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Herbal Tech Industry;Journal of Herbal Science and Technology , 5(7); July 2009. p14-16.
- Nilani.P*, Duraiswamy.B, Dhamodaran.P, Kasthuribai.N, Alok semwol and Suresh.B, Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of Passiflora incarnate.Aryavaidyan,XXII (3);Feb-April 2009,p167-169.
- Nilani.P*, Duraiswamy.B, Dhamodaran.P, Kasthuribai.N, Comparative antibacterial activity of Cleredendron species. Antiseptics,Vol.12(1) , Feb 2009, p16-18.
- Nilani.P*, Duraiswamy.B, Dhamodaran.P, Kasthuribai.N, Alok semwol and Suresh.B, A study on the effect of Marigold flower dye with natural mordent on selected synthetic fibres. Journal of Pharmacy research, Vol.1 Issue 1. Oct -December -2008.p29-34
- Nilani.P*, Duraiswamy.B, Dhamodaran.P, Kasthuribai.N, Alok semwol and Suresh.B, Effect of Natural mordents with natural dye on vegetable fibers., International journal of Pharma Research .Vol.1 Issue 2. June -Dec.2008. p38-42
- Nilani.P*, Duraiswamy.B, Dhamodaran.P, Kasthuribai.N, Ravichandra.S and Suresh.B, Screening of Invitro Antioxidant activity for selected antiasthmatic Herbal based constituents. Pharmakine vol.1 July -sep 2008. p17-21
- Nilani.P*, V. Sankar,Syamala.G,Kavith.K.Y, Anti fungal activity of Evolvulus alsinoides, Indian drugs, 44 (04) 2007, p305-306
- Nilani.P*, Duraiswamy.B, Saleemulah Khan and Suresh.B, Antifungal activity of Coleus species growing in Nilgiris. Ancient science of life, Vol.24(1). July- Dec-2006. p34-36
- Nilani P*, Vadivu R., Palanisamy M. and Justin V. Anti bacterial activity of Evolvulus alsinoides, Indian drugs, 40 (10) October -2003, p585-86
Major Achievements
PATENT OBTAINED/APPLIED
- 997/CHE/2004/221311-Herbal ant repellent composition. (Inventor/Institution patent)
- 129/CHE -2009 -Herbal antiseptic soap. (Inventor/Institution patent)
- 178/CHE -2009 -Herbal hair dye composition.
- 841/CHE/2009 -Herbal exfoliate composition
POSITIONS HELD/HOLDING.
- Chairman - Industrian Division, IPA, Nilgiris Branch, Ooty, Nov 2010 till date.
- Scientific Advisor, Indian Patent Office, India, Oct 2010 till date.
- Executive Committee Member, Indian Pharmaceutical Association ,Nilgiri branch,Ooty.Nov-2008 till date.
- Advisory Committee Member, Community Care Center For People Living With HIV (PLHA),Ooty,Nilgiris, Sep-2008 till date.
- Committee Member, Eligibility Committee, JSS University ,Mysore. June-2008 till date.
- Co-ordinator Tamilnadu zone for All India Education Campaign 2008-2009. May 2008 on wards.
- Resource person for personality development/ human values program for Prajapita Ishwarya Vishwa Vidya (B.K Raj yoga meditation center) ,Tamilnadu, Jan - 2008 onwards.
- Resource person for Human Value-An Educational Program by UNESCO. Jan- 2008 onwards
- Member, Nilgiris Medicinal Plant Association ,Nilgiris . June-2006 till date.
- Controller of Examination, PSG Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Coimbatore, Feb -2004 to Aug- 2005
- Vice Principal, Cherraan's College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore Dec-2000 to Dec -2001
NUMBER OF RESEARCH PROJECTS SUPERVISED
- 1998-1999 -U.G project :Phytochemical study on the leaf extracts of Thea sinensis
- 1999-2000-U.G project :Pharmacognostical and phytochemical anti Antimicrobial study on the leaf extracts of Evolvulus alsinoides
- 2000-2001-U.G project :A study on the role of pharmacists in monitoring patients under herbal therapy
- 2001-2002-U.G project :Market survey of herbal adaptogens
- 2002-2003-U.G project :Pharmacognostical and phytochemical anti Antimicrobial study on Euphorbia rothiana
- 2004-2005-U.G project :Market survey of Spirulina
- 2005-2006-U.G project :Pre formulation study on transdemal patches containing herbal components
- 2007-2008-P.G project : Anti oxidant study on selected anti asthmatic phytoconstituents.
- 2007-2008-P.G project :Study on the effect of natural mordents on natural dyes.
- 2007-2008-P.G project :Formulation and evaluation of transdemal patches containing asthmatic phytoconstituents
- 2008-2009-P.G project : Formulation and evaluation of herbal facial peel.
- 2008-2009-P.G project : Formulation and evaluation of polysaccharide based polymer.
- 2008-2009-P.G project : HPTLC method development for quantification of withanolides and withaferin content in Ayurevedic formulations.
- 2009-2010-P.G project: Formulation and evaluation of herbal sunscreen lotion.
- 2009-2010-P.G project: Formulation and evaluation of polysaccharide based polymer using mucilage of Hibiscus rosa sinensis
- 2010-2011-P.G project: Formulation and evaluation of dermal patch for wound healing.
- 2010-2011-P.G project: Formulation and evaluation of herbal antiseptic liquid soap.
AWARDS AND HONORS
- Patent entitled, "Herbal exfoliate" was awarded PROF.S.P.THYGARAJAN-PROF.S.RAJARAJAN ENDOWMENT AWARD for best Patent filed for the year 2009 by Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists- IABMS.
- Recipient of Jagathguru Sri Sri Sri Shivarathriswara Maha Swamigalavaru Gold medal for the best out going student for the academic year 1990-1991., JSS College of Pharmacy,Ooty,India
Presentation in conference/symposium/seminars:
- Oct 2010 – India : Formulation and evaluation of polysaccharide based polymer using mucilage of Hibiscus rosa sinensis, International Symposium.
- Dec 2009- Egypt: Effective skin care with the fruits of Cyphomandra betaceae,-Euro-Med International Symposium , (BioNat-01),Cairo.
- Oct 2009-India: Skin care for geriatrics with herbal exfoliate,National Conference.
- Oct 2008-India: Use of natural polymer in drug delivery system. National Conference.
- July 2007- India: Comparative antimicrobial activity of Cleredendron species. National Conference.
- Jan 2006 - India: Isolation and identification of panaxidol from the leaf extracts of Polyscias fruticosa.
- July 2005- India: Phytochemical studies on the leaf extracts of Polyscias fruticosa. National Conference.
- Sep 2004- India: Analgesic and anti inflammatory activity of Polyscias saponin. National Conference.
- Dec 2003- India: Pharmacognostical and phytochemical study on the leaf extracts of Euphorbia rothiana.
- Nov2003- India: Role of herbal adaptogen in environment stress management. National Conference.
- Nov2003- India: Ethno botanical inventory of medicinal plants growing in Siruvani Hills. National Conference.
- Aug 2003- India: Standardization of herbal formulation containing Phyllanthus emblica. National Conference.
- Feb 2003 India: -National conference- Antibacterial activity of Evolvulus alsinoides growing in Nilgiris.B
Books published/to be published
- JSS Medicinal plant research compendium, edition -1
- Laboratory hand book for Advanced Pharmacognosy; Final year B.Pharm, III edition.
- Medicinal plants information hand book; Nilgiris Medicinal Plant Association, Nilgiris, II edition.
Workshops and Quality Improvement Programs attended
- Basics in freeze drying techniques & process optimization, by Labmate (Asia) Pvt.Ltd, Chennai; 30th September, 2010.
- Challenges and Solutions in Herbal Drug Research, 21st 30th March- 2008; J.S.S College of Pharmacy, Ooty; INDIA.
- New Advancement in Herbal Drug Research, 11th -22nd March 2007; J.S.S College of Pharmacy, Ooty; INDIA.
- Research methodology, 11TH -13TH Mar 2005, PSG IMSR,Coimbatore, INDIA.
- Training Program on Bio informatics and Bio processing technology, 27th -31st Dec 2004; Dep.of Plant Biotechnology, Anna University Campus, Chennai, INDIA.
- Patent Awareness Program, 7th-9th April 2004, Patent branch office, Chennai, INDIA.
- Curriculum Development Program for faculty of Pharmacy, 24th -26th March 2004, Dep.of Curriculum Development, The T.N Dr.MGR Medical university, Chennai, INDIA.
Invited Speakers
- 2011- Career guidance in pharmacy, Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Port Blair, Andaman.
- 2010 –Positive living - Community Care Center for People Living with HIV (PLHA), Ooty, Nilgiris.
- 2010 –Positive living – Providence College for Women, Coonoor, Nilgiris, India.
- 2009 – Geriatric skin care with herbal exfoliates – Dr.GR.Dhamadaran Institute of Biosciences, Coimbatore, India.
- Role of natural polymers in Parma industry. Place/program: Quality improvement program, J.S.S College of Pharmacy, Ooty. 25th March 2008.
- 2008 –“ Heal thy self with nature” -– Govt.Polytecnique college ,Ooty,India
- 2007 – “Natural polymer “ – JSS College of Pharmacy ,Ooty. 2006 – “Self awareness and self management” – Govt.Polytecnique college ,Ooty,India
- 2005- “Brasinosteroids – a natural plant growth regulator” –Mahatma Ghandhi University,Kerala,India.
- 2004 – “Suicide among Indian woman- alarming issue”- Rotary club,Coimbatore,India
- Brassiosteroids a new class of Phytoharmones. Dep. of Pharmacy, Mahatmas Gandhi University Kottayam, Keralla. 22nd Nov 2004
Professional Membership
- Indian Pharmaceutical Association- Life Member
- Indian society of Pharmacognosy- Life Member
- Medical wing, World Spiritual University, Mount Abu, Rajasthan- Life Member.
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