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SIVAKUMAR MANICKAM

Universiti Teknologi Brunei, University of Nottingham - Malaysia Campus, University of Nottingham, Institute of Chemical Technology, Anna University Chennai - Regional Office Tiruchirappalli

ORCID iD 0000-0001-9102-4013
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Professor Sivakumar Manickam is a Chemical Engineer renowned for his expertise in process engineering related to nanomaterials, with a special focus on nanopharmaceuticals. He boasts an extensive career spanning over 25 years in this specialized field. Presently, he holds a position at the University of Technology Brunei (UTB) in Brunei, having previously worked at the University of Nottingham, International Campus in Malaysia. Prof. Sivakumar's research focuses on developing cavitation-based reactors to produce technologically significant nanomaterials. His work also encompasses environmentally friendly methods for natural product extraction, water treatment, the formulation of pharmaceutical nanoemulsions, and innovative carbon nanomaterials to create biosensors for early diagnosis of conditions like cancer and diabetes.
While at the University of Nottingham, he served in various leadership capacities, including Director of Research, Founding Director for the Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Head of the Manufacturing and Industrial Research Division, and Associate Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange. At UTB, he currently serves as Deputy Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Engineering. Throughout his illustrious career, Prof. Sivakumar has successfully managed and completed over 20 projects funded by industry and government entities. He has also supervised more than 50 students in various research projects. His significant contributions to the field are reflected in his extensive publication record, which includes over 250 peer-reviewed papers in reputable journals and conferences. His scholarly impact is underscored by a notable h-index of 59, as per Scholar Google.
Additionally, Prof. Sivakumar holds the prestigious position of Executive Editor for the Ultrasonics Sonochemistry Journal. His affiliations extend to service on the Asia Oceania Sonochemical Society board. Furthermore, he has been recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC).

Employment

  • Universiti Teknologi Brunei Professor
    2020 - Present
  • University of Nottingham - Malaysia Campus Professor
    2011 - 2020
  • University of Nottingham - Malaysia Campus Associate Professor
    2007 - 2011
  • Anna University Chennai - Regional Office Tiruchirappalli Assistant Professor & Head of the Department
    2007 - 2007
  • Bharathidasan University Assistant Professor
    2005 - 2007
  • National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology JSPS Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
    2003 - 2005
  • Bar-Ilan University Department of Chemistry Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in (Israel-China Collaborative Research)
    2001 - 2003
  • Indian Organic Chemicals Limited (IOCL) Senior Officer - Research & Development
    2001 - 2001
  • Tagros Chemicals India Ltd Research & Development In-charge
    1996 - 1997

Education

  • University of Nottingham PGCHE (Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education)
    2009 - 2011
  • Institute of Chemical Technology PhD Chemical Engineering
    1997 - 2001
  • Institute of Chemical Technology MSc Tech Technology
    1994 - 1996
  • Institute of Chemical Technology BSc Tech Chemical Technology
    1991 - 1994
  • Madurai Kamaraj University Chemistry
    1988 - 1991

Projects & Funding

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Publications (370)