Arun John
Saveetha School of Engineering, Vision Research Foundation, SASTRA University, Karunya University, Indian Institute of Spices Research
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About
A researcher with over eight years of expertise in structural bioinformatics and cell biology. Extensive experience in bioinformatics (molecular modeling, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation, small molecule & peptide inhibitor design with opensource & Schrodinger suite) and hands-on expertise in in-vitro experiments (Cell culture, Cytotoxic assays, Enzymatic assays, Realtime PCR, Western Blot) with significant publications in the field of bioinformatics, drug design, and experimental validation. A person with a roll-up-the-sleeves attitude and able to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
Employment
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Saveetha School of Engineering Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)2021 - Present
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Vision Research Foundation ICMR Senior Research Fellow2018 - 2020
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Vision Research Foundation ICMR Project Fellow2015 - 2018
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Vision Research Foundation DBT Senior Research Fellow2012 - 2015
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Indian Institute of Spices Research Bioinformatics Assistant2011 - 2012
Education
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SASTRA University Docterate2015 - 2020
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Karunya University M.Tech2009 - 2011
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (19)
- Developmental Formulation Principles of Food Preservatives by Nanoencapsulation—Fundamentals, Application, and Challenges Save
- Fungal derived herbicidal metabolite loaded starch-chitosan-gum acacia-agar based bio composite: Preparation, characterization, herbicidal activity, release profile and biocompatibility Save
- Pharmacophore modelling and molecular dynamics simulation to identify novel molecules targeting catechol-O-methyltransferase and dopamine D3 receptor to combat Parkinson’s disease Save
- Biosorption of methylene blue in aqueous solution using structurally modified rice husk and its notable compatibility, biosafety potential – A sustainable approach towards the management of hazardous dyes Save
- Biocompatible green technology principles for the fabrication of food packaging material with noteworthy mechanical and antimicrobial properties-- A sustainable developmental goal towards the effective, safe food preservation strategy Save
- Biocompatible formulation of cationic antimicrobial peptide Polylysine (PL) through nanotechnology principles and its potential role in food preservation — A review Save
- In silico identification of potential small molecules targeting six proteins in Nipah virus using molecular docking, pharmacophore and molecular dynamics simulation Save
- Mining of novel drug/vaccine targets from the proteome of Burkholderiacepaciausing computational tools through reverse vaccinology approach Save
- Mining of novel drug/vaccine targets from the proteome of Staphylococcus aureus using computational tools through reverse vaccinology approach Save
- Computational modeling of novel inhibitory peptides targeting proteoglycan like region of carbonic anhydrase IX and in vitro validation in HeLa cells Save