Dr. R. Subashini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Shiv Nadar University Chennai. She obtained her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Madras, A.C. Tech Campus, Chennai, and her M.Sc. in Biochemistry from Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. During her doctoral research, she was awarded the prestigious Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Dr. Subashini has authored more than 45 research articles in reputed international journals and has presented over 30 papers at national and international conferences. She is also the inventor of a granted Indian patent titled “Orthopaedic Belts Using Sodium Acetate Crystals” (Patent No. 201841038595). Her interdisciplinary research focuses on the convergence of biotechnology, molecular biology, phytochemistry, nanotechnology, biomaterials, and biomedical engineering to develop innovative and translational solutions for healthcare applications. Following the completion of her Ph.D., Dr. Subashini joined SSN College of Engineering as an Assistant Professor, where she made significant contributions to teaching, research, student mentorship, and academic development and currently continues her academic and research career at Shiv Nadar University Chennai.

Work Experience

• 2004-2008, Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
• 2008 – June 2026, Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering,  Kelambakkam, Chennai 603 110, India.
• July 2026, Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Shiv Nadar University, Kelambakkam, Chennai 603 110, India.

Projects

• Nano-particle Based Strategies to Combat Orthopaedic Implant-Associated Infections – Principal Investigator. Funded by Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, with a grant of ₹6.00 Lakhs.
• Dose Assessment of Partial Body Exposure Using Premature Chromosome Condensation Assay for Mass Casualty Accidents – Principal Investigator. Funded by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), with a grant of ₹24.34 Lakhs.
• Assessment of Antimicrobial Mechanisms of Biogenic Nanoparticles on Microbes – Principal Investigator. Funded by Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, with a grant of ₹3.50 Lakhs.

Publications

Journals -48

1. Murugan, K., Sathiskumar, U., Subashini, R., Chelliah, R., Hariharan, G., Vedhanayagam, M., & Selvakumar, N. (2026). Calotropis proceraflower extracts: A green approach to zinc oxide with a pineapple-like nanoleaf morphology for biological applications. Biomaterials Science, 14(4), 1098–1109.
2. Meenakshi, R., Sudharson, S., Subashini, R., Abirami, S., & Tabbasum, M. D. (2026). In vitro and in silico evaluation of copper nanoparticle-phytoconjugates as multi-target antidiabetic agents. The Science of Nature, 113(2), Article 44.
3. Subashini, R., Tabbasum, M. D., Dharshan, A. H., & Shakti Varsha, S. (2025). Development of collagen-based hydrogel derived from allicin-silver nanoparticles for wound healing. The Science of Nature, 112(5), 1–5.
4. Tabbasum, M. D., & Subashini, R. (2025). Emerging coumestans in cancer therapy with mechanistic insights and clinical potential. Archiv der Pharmazie, 358(7), e70058.
5. Subashini, R., Sudharson, S. R., Tabbasum, M. D., et al. (2025). In vitro and in silico analysis of iron oxide nanoparticles from Anastatica hierochuntica. BioNanoScience, 15, 4. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12668-024-01700-w
6. Karuvelan, M., Sumukhi, S. S., Rajakannu, S., Chelliah, R., Barathikannan, K., Vijayalakshmi, S., et al. (2025). Immunomodulatory and growth-enhancing postbiotic effects in poultry. In Postbiotics(pp. 575–587). Academic Press.
7. Krishnamurthy, R., Rajagopal, A., Subashini, R., Harshni, V., & Shruthi, P. S. (2023). Comparative study of 3T3 fibroblast cells grown in the normal and increased glucose conditions under the influence of Aloe veraand Costus pictus. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 16(11), 5271–5278.
8. Buvana, S., Charles, J., & Subashini, R. (2023). Biogenic synthesis and characterization of biocompatible iron oxide nanoparticles: In vitro study of selective antiproliferative efficacy against MCF-7 cells and antibacterial potential. Nano, 18(12), 2350099.
9. Loganathan, S., Manimaran, K., Mutamimurugan, K., Prakash, D. G., & Subashini, R. (2023). Synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles by Pterolobium hexapetalum(Roth) Santapau and Wagh extract and their biological applications. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. Advance online publication.
10. Subashini, R., Israel, A., Murugan, K., & Ramakrishnan, N. (2023). Trachyspermum ammiseed extract-mediated silver nanoparticles: An insight into its in vitro biopotency. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. Advance online publication.
11. Murugan, K., Subashini, R., Sathiskumar, U., & Odukkathil, G. (2023). Calotropis proceraflower extract for the synthesis of double-edged octahedral α-Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles via a greener approach: An insight into its structure–property relationship for Escherichia coli. New Journal of Chemistry.
12. Meenachi, P., Subashini, R., Lakshminarayanan, A. K., & Gupta, M. (2023). Comparative study of the biocompatibility and corrosion behaviour of pure Mg, Mg–Ni/Ti, and Mg–0.4Ce/ZnO₂ nanocomposites for orthopaedic implant applications. Materials Research Express, 10(5), 056503.
13. Malairajan, S., Karuvelan, M., Annamalai, J., Rajakannu, S., Chelliah, R., & Oh, D. H. (2023). Green nanomaterials for clean environment: Recent advances, challenges, and applications. In Advances in Smart Nanomaterials and Their Applications(pp. 597–618).
14. Vahini, M., Rakesh, S. S., Subashini, R., Loganathan, S., & Prakash, D. G. (2023). In vitro biological assessment of green synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles using Anastatica hierochuntica(Rose of Jericho). Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. Advance online publication.
15. Subashini, R., Kumar, P. S., Deepadharshini, A., Sree, M. M., Murugan, K., & Sumathi, M. (2022). Assessment of in vitro biopotency of bioderived silver nanoparticles from Aegle marmelos(L.) fruit extract. Applied Nanoscience. Advance online publication.
16. Rajagopal, A., & Rajakannu, S. (2022). Cassia auriculata extracts induce apoptosis and cell cycle arrest of A549 lung cancer cell lines: An in vitro approach. South African Journal of Botany, 147, 275–285.
17. Rajagopal, A., & Rajakannu, S. (2022). Cassia auriculataand its role in infection/inflammation: A close look on future drug discovery. Chemosphere, 287, 132345.
18. Shanmugapriya, J., Reshma, C. A., Srinidhi, V., Harithpriya, K., Ramkumar, K. M., Umpathy, D., Gunasekaran, K., & Subashini, R. (2022). Green synthesis of copper nanoparticles using Withania somniferaand its antioxidant and antibacterial activity. Journal of Nanomaterials, 2022, Article 7967294. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7967294
19. Prabakaran, M., Rajakannu, S., Adhimoolam, L. K., & Gupta, M. (2021). In vitro degradation, haemolysis and cytotoxicity study of Mg–0.4Ce/ZnO₂ nanocomposites. IET Nanobiotechnology, 15(2), 157–163.
20. Anitha, R., Subashini, R., Kannayiram, G., & Gayathri, D. (2021). Chronic inflammatory-modulating potential of Cassia auriculatawith proinflammatory cytokine IL-1β and its anticancer effect on lung cancer cell line. Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry, 21(3), 343–354.
21. Subashini, R., Anitha, R., Kiruthika, N., Kowsalya, G., & Sivadharshini. (2021). Isolation and purification of antimicrobial protein from Cocos nuciferaand its efficacy on human pathogens. Journal of Natural Sciences, 12, 30522–30528.
22. Anitha, R., Subashini, R., & Kumar, P. S. (2021). Application of life cycle sustainability assessment to evaluate the future energy crops for sustainable energy and bioproducts. In S. S. Muthu (Ed.), Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA): Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4562-4_4
23. Prabakaran, M., Rajakannu, S., Adhimoolam, L. K., & Gupta, M. (2021). In vitro degradation, haemolysis and cytotoxicity study of Mg–0.4Ce/ZnO₂ nanocomposites. IET Nanobiotechnology, 15(2), 157–163. https://doi.org/10.1049/nbt2.12032
24. Anitha, R., Subashini, R., & Senthil Kumar, P. (2020). In silico and in vitro approaches to evaluate the bioactivity of Cassia auriculata extracts. IET Nanobiotechnology, 14(3), 210–216.
25. Thariga, S., Subashini, R., Pavithra, S., Meenachi, P., Kumar, P., Balashanmugam, P., & Senthil Kumar, P. (2019). In vitro evaluation of biodegradable nHAP–chitosan–gelatin-based scaffold for tissue engineering application. IET Nanobiotechnology, 13(3), 301–306.
26. Barani, B., Lakshminarayanan, A. K., & Subashini, R. (2019). Microstructural characteristics of chitosan deposited AZ91 magnesium alloy. Materials Today: Proceedings, 16, 456–462.
27. Neha, K., Anitha, R., Subashini, R., Natarajan, A., & Sridhar, T. M. (2019). Synthesis and characterization of chitosan/potato peel powder-based hydrogel and its in vitro antimicrobial activity. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 9(9), 66–71.
28. Madhumithra, S. K., Balashanmugam, P., Mosachristas, K., Tamil Selvi, A., & Subashini, R. (2018). In vitro cytotoxicity of biosynthesized gold nanoparticles from shells of Pistacia vera International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics, 10, 162–167.
29. Krishnaveni, S., Subashini, R., & Rajini, V. (2017). Inactivation of bacteria suspended in water by using high-frequency unipolar pulse voltage. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 40, e12574. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.12574
30. Anitha, R., & Subashini, R. (2017). Evaluation of antibacterial potency and phytochemical screening of seed extracts of Butea monosperma(Lam.). Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 8, 164–172.
31. Meenachi, P., & Subashini, R. (2016). Synthesis, characterization and performance of hydroxyapatite-coated 316L stainless steel. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 8(3), 340–347.
32. Rajaraman, S., Subbiahdoss, G., Dhakshinamoorthy, G., & Rajakannu, S. (2015). Ocimum sanctumextract coating on biomaterial surfaces to prevent bacterial adhesion and biofilm growth. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 8, 229–233.
33. Rajakannu, S., Shankar, S., Pethaperumal, S., Subramanian, S., & Dhakshinamoorthy, G. (2015). Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Garcinia mangostanafruit extract and their antibacterial and antioxidant activity. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 4, 944–952.
34. Subashini, R., Deepthi, G., Samreen, A., & Mythili, S. (2014). Detection of diabetic disorders in the lower extremities: A cost-effective screening device. Biomedical Research, 25(4).
35. Rajakannu, S., Chandrasekaran, & Saranya, B. (2014). The role of Buckminster fullerenes in preventing allergy. American Journal of PharmTech Research, 4(6).
36. Subashini, R. (2013). The role of Nardostachys jatamansiagainst doxorubicin-induced toxicity in rats. African Journal of Biotechnology, 12(49), 6881–6886.
37. Rajakannu, S., Subashini, R., & Rakshitha, S. U. (2012). Phytochemical screening, antimicrobial activity and in vitro antioxidant investigation of methanolic extract of seeds from Helianthus annuus Chemical Science Review and Letters, 1, 30–34.
38. Yogeeta, S. K., Gnanapragasam, A., Kumar, S. S., Subashini, R., & Sathivel, A. (2006). Synergistic interactions of ferulic acid with ascorbic acid: Its cardioprotective role during isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction in rats. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 283(1–2), 139–146.
39. Gnanapragasam, A., Yogeeta, S., Subashini, R., Ebenezar, K. K., & Sathish, V. (2007). Adriamycin-induced myocardial failure in rats: Protective role of Centella asiatica. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 294(1–2), 55–63.
40. Subashini, R., Ragavendran, B., Gnanapragasam, A., & Yogeeta, S. K. (2007). Biochemical study on the protective potential of Nardostachys jatamansiextract on lipid profile and lipid metabolizing enzymes in doxorubicin-intoxicated rats. Die Pharmazie, 62(5), 382–387.
41. Subashini, R., Gnanapragasam, A., Senthilkumar, S., Yogeeta, S. K., & Devaki, T. (2007). Protective efficacy of Nardostachys jatamansi(rhizomes) on mitochondrial respiration and lysosomal hydrolases during doxorubicin-induced myocardial injury in rats. Journal of Health Science, 53(1), 67–76.
42. Subashini, R., Yogeeta, S., Gnanapragasam, A., & Devaki, T. (2006). Protective effect of Nardostachys jatamansion oxidative injury and cellular abnormalities during doxorubicin-induced cardiac damage in rats. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 58(2), 257–262.
43. Senthilkumar, S., Yogeeta, S. K., Subashini, R., & Devaki, T. (2006). Attenuation of cyclophosphamide-induced toxicity by squalene in experimental rats. Chemico-Biological Interactions, 160(3), 252–260.
44. Yogeeta, S. K., Raghavendran, H. R. B., Gnanapragasam, A., & Subashini, R. (2006). Ferulic acid with ascorbic acid synergistically attenuates mitochondrial dysfunction during β-adrenergic catecholamine-induced cardiotoxicity in rats. Chemico-Biological Interactions, 163(1–2), 160–169.
45. Yogeeta, S. K., Hanumantra, R. B. R., Gnanapragasam, A., Subramanian, S., Subashini,R., Devaki, T., et al. (2006). Attenuation of abnormalities in lipid metabolism during experimental myocardial infarction induced by isoproterenol in rats: Beneficial effect of ferulic acid and ascorbic acid. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, 98(5), 467–472.
46. Yogeeta, S. K., Gnanapragasam, A., Senthilkumar, S., Subashini, R., & Devaki, T. (2006). Synergistic salubrious effect of ferulic acid and ascorbic acid on membrane-bound phosphatases and lysosomal hydrolases during experimental myocardial infarction in rats. Life Sciences, 80(3), 258–263.

Selected Conferences:

1. Tabbasum, M. D. T., & Subashini, R. (2025, September 25–26). Evaluating copper nanoparticle-phyto conjugates as multi-target antidiabetic agents. In Proceedings of the National Conference on Frontiers in Biotechnology: Exploring the Technology Forefront from Bench to Bedside in Healthcare (Biotech-B2B-25)(ISBN 978-93-48577-30-6).
2. Tabbasum, M. D., & Subashini, R. (2025). Collagen-based hydrogel loaded with allicin and silver nanoparticles for wound healing. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Recent Advancements in Chemical, Environmental and Energy Engineering (RACEEE-2025).
3. Sathish Kumar, K., Subashini, R., & Krithiukha, K. B. (2025). A syringe pump approach to optimize drug delivery for burn wounds. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Recent Advancements in Chemical, Environmental and Energy Engineering (RACEEE-2025).
4. Tabbasum, M. D., & Subashini, R. (2024). Ruthenium-based anticancer drugs delivered by albumin nanoparticles. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Polymers, Composites, Nanocomposites & Biocomposites (ICPCNB-2024).
5. Subashini, R., Shreya, M., Parthasarathy, S., & Vaidhyanathan, S. (2024). Effect of motion sickness drugs (Cinnarizine, Dimenhydrinate, Promethazine) on gut bacteria ( coli). In 2024 Tenth International Conference on Bio Signals, Images, and Instrumentation (ICBSII)(pp. 1–4). IEEE.
6. Ramaswamy, H., Prabhu, P., Neharika, S. K., & Rajakannu, S. (2022). Design and validation of a blood-salt level analysis meter. In 2022 IEEE Delhi Section Conference (DELCON)(pp. 1–7). IEEE.
7. Subashini, R., & Anitha, R. (2020). Assessment of in vitrobiological activities of Cassia auriculata aerial plant parts. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovations in Biotechnology and Life Sciences (ICIBLS 2020). https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.13947833
8. Shankar, L. V. M., Mahesh, V., Geethanjali, B., & Subashini, R. (2019). Automated segmentation and computation of the leukocytes based on morphological operator. In International Conference on Intelligent Data Communication Technologies and Internet of Things (ICICI 2019)(pp. 741–750). Springer International Publishing.
9. Meenachi, P., Subashini, R., & Suresh Kumar, S. (2018). Stress analysis of bioceramic coated orthopaedic implants. Materials Today: Proceedings, 5(8, Part 3), 16610–16616. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2018.06.021

Awards

• Granted Indian Patent: Orthopaedic Belt Using Sodium Acetate Crystals(Indian Patent Application No. 201841038595).
• Senior Research Fellowship (SRF): Awarded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) during the Ph.D. program.
• Teacher par Excellence Award: Received the Certificate of Recognition as Teacher par Excellence from SSN College of Engineering for outstanding academic performance during the academic years 2011–12, 2016–17, and 2018–19.

Area of Research

• Biotechnology
• Molecular Biology
• Phytochemistry
• Nanobiotechnology
• Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
• Cancer Therapeutics

Links

Google scholar link: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=XSbHvSQAAAAJ&hl=en