MAHENDRAN SEKAR

About

Dr Mahendran Sekar received his bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy in 2004, followed by a Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 2007 and he was granted a Junior Research Fellowship from University Grants Commission (UGC) of India to pursue his PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2008-2011) at JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, Tamilnadu, India. He is currently working as Associate Professor in School of Pharmacy at Monash University Malaysia since February 2023. He has received several prestigious awards at the National and International levels for his excellent contributions in academic and research activities. He received “Anugerah Pendidik Cemerlang MARA 2018” during Hari Pendidik MARA 2018. He has also received the “Outstanding Researcher in Pharmaceutical Chemistry Award” during the “1st Annual Healthcare Meet 2018” organized by “Venus International Foundation”, Chennai, India.

Dr Mahendran Sekar has also received the “International Achievement Award 2018” from Education Expo TV - Companies Rating System (EET-CRS), India. His innovative products won the gold medal in three consecutive years at the International Invention Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2017, 2018 & 2019) and Special Awards in National and International level Innovation Competitions & Exhibitions. Two of his innovative products are patented in Malaysia. His innovative products secured “Best Innovative Product Award” in Defence, Security and Sustainability Exhibition 2017 (DSS 2017) organized by UPNM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia & Most Promising Invention Award in PERiNTIS 2018 (Invention and Innovation Competition of Private Higher Education Institution) Organized by Management & Science University (MSU), Shah Alam, Malaysia.

His research is mainly in the field of drug discovery and development of natural products. He is also interested in the development of innovative natural products using green technology. He has supervised more than 25 undergraduate Final Year Projects and 10 postgraduate students. He has more than 100 publications including ISI & SCOPUS indexed journals, proceedings, guidelines and book chapters. He is also a reviewer with a number of scientific journals of International standing.

Employment

• Monash University Malaysia Associate Professor
  2023 - Present

Education

• JSS College of Pharmacy Ph.D
  2008 - 2011

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (135)

• An Integrated Computational Workflow Combining NeuroScore, Network Pharmacology, and Molecular Dynamics Identifies a Benzothiadiazole‐Based SERT Inhibitor for Alzheimer's Disease
  ChemistrySelect 2026 DOI: 10.1002/slct.74184
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• Eucalyptus globulus as a multifunctional forest resource: Integrating human health, ecosystem services, socioeconomic benefits, and sustainability challenges
  Trees, Forests and People 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2026.101449
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• Advancing plant-derived therapeutics through mucoadhesive drug delivery systems: Mechanisms, formulation approaches, clinical translation, and future directions
  Phytomedicine Plus 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.phyplu.2026.101003
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• Hinokitiol in natural therapeutics: chemistry, biosynthesis, pharmacological activities, and translational delivery perspectives
  Phytomedicine Plus 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.phyplu.2026.101000
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• Cytotoxicity and potential cell death mechanisms of three new benzamidine derivatives in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma cells using in vitro and in silico approaches
  Cytotechnology 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-026-00934-8
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• Gramine as an indole alkaloid scaffold: Chemistry, biosynthesis, pharmacology, and emerging translational directions through derivatives and drug delivery systems
  Phytomedicine Plus 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.phyplu.2026.100981
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• Biopolymer Hydrogel-Based Nanocomposites Functionalized with Natural Products for Wound Dressings: Translational Advances in Drug Design, Development, and Therapeutic Wound Care
  Drug Design, Development and Therapy 2026 DOI: 10.2147/DDDT.S578261
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• SmartLipids in Drug Delivery: Redefining the Third Generation of Lipid Nanocarriers for Clinical and Industrial Translation
  International Journal of Nanomedicine 2026 DOI: 10.2147/IJN.S578218
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• Bixin Beyond Colour: Expanding Therapeutic Horizons Through the Integration of Pharmacological Potential with Modern Drug Design and Delivery Strategies
  Drug Design, Development and Therapy 2026 DOI: 10.2147/DDDT.S556587
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• From Ancient Spice to Advanced Science: Therapeutic, Nutraceutical and Nanotechnological Insights into the Fruits of Piper Longum Linn for Modern Drug Development
  Drug Design, Development and Therapy 2026 DOI: 10.2147/DDDT.S556602
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