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Deepankumar Shanmugamprema

Saveetha University, Indian Council of Medical Research, Bharathiar University

ORCID iD 0000-0002-0043-3864
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Dr. Deepan Kumar S.P. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Research Analytics at Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, with a research focus on orogustatory perception and lipid sensing mechanisms, specifically involving CD36 and GPR120 receptors in human and mouse taste bud cells. Dr. Deepan has established himself as a leading young researcher in the field of sensory nutrition, with specialized expertise in fat taste signal transduction, calcium signaling, and the genetic regulation of taste receptors. His innovative work on the physiological implications of lipid sensing under high-fat diet regimens and physical activity has been published in high-impact journals such as Acta Physiologica, Clinical Nutrition, FASEB Journal, and Food Research International, contributing to a cumulative impact factor of over 83.72 across 14 publications. Dr. Deepan Kumar’s academic journey is complemented by several research fellowships supported by national agencies such as ICMR and UGC. He has received multiple accolades for his scientific presentations and continues to mentor undergraduate and postgraduate research scholars. His current research interests span digital epidemiology, taste genetics, and the use of computational models to inform personalized nutrition and precision public health strategies.

Employment

  • Indian Council of Medical Research Senior Research Fellow
    2019 - 2021
  • Saveetha University Assistant Professor

Education

  • Bharathiar University PhD
    2016 - Present

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Publications (24)