Prof. Vijayarajkumar Palanirajan | Pharmaceutical Technology | Excellence in Research Award
Professor at UCSI University | Malaysia
Prof. Palanirajan Vijayarajkumar is a leading researcher in pharmaceutical sciences whose work has consistently advanced the frontiers of nanomedicine, targeted drug delivery, and biomaterial-based therapeutic systems, reflected by 2,103 Scopus citations, 92 indexed publications, and an h-index of 20. His research focuses on engineering dendrimeric nanostructures, PEGylated carriers, lipid-based nanoparticles, β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes, gold nanoplatforms, and chitosan-mediated delivery systems to address challenges in solubility, stability, bioavailability, and targeted action of complex bioactive molecules. He has made substantial contributions to cancer nanotherapeutics, peptide-based vaccines, wound-healing biomaterials, antiviral and antibacterial nano-systems, and mucoadhesive oral formulations. His expertise spans computational modeling, nanoparticle engineering, characterization, and biologically relevant evaluations to design systems capable of enhanced cellular uptake, sustained release, and improved therapeutic efficacy. As main or corresponding author in many Q1 and Q2 journals, he has produced impactful research on polymeric conjugates, recombinant growth factor carriers, nanolipid systems, controlled-release oral dosage forms, and molecular interaction studies. His patents on nanoparticle-based therapeutics and peptide vaccines underscore the translational relevance of his work. Alongside extensive postgraduate mentoring and leadership in funded research, his scientific output continues to influence modern pharmaceutical technology and applied nanoscience. His strong publication record, citation impact, and innovative contributions establish him as an outstanding candidate for recognition under the Excellence in Research Award.
Featured Publications
Tekade, R. K., Kumar, P. V., & Jain, N. K. (2009). Dendrimers in oncology: An expanding horizon. Chemical Reviews, 109(1), 49–87. Cited by: 599
Nahar, M., Dutta, T., Murugesan, S., Asthana, A., Mishra, D., Rajkumar, V., … (2006). Functional polymeric nanoparticles: An efficient and promising tool for active delivery of bioactives. Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 23(4). Cited by: 271
Kumar, P. V., Asthana, A., Dutta, T., & Jain, N. K. (2006). Intracellular macrophage uptake of rifampicin loaded mannosylated dendrimers. Journal of Drug Targeting, 14(8), 546–556. Cited by: 266
Selvam, T. P., & Kumar, P. V. (2015). Quinazoline marketed drugs. Research in Pharmacy, 1(1). Cited by: 239
Gajbhiye, V., Palanirajan, V. K., Tekade, R. K., & Jain, N. K. (2009). Dendrimers as therapeutic agents: A systematic review. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 61(8), 989–1003. Cited by: 234