Dr. Balavigneswaran C K

Designation : Associate Professor Grade 2
School / Centre : Centre for NanoBiotechnology
Department : Bio-Medical Sciences

Educational Details

Indian Institute of Technology (BHU)

Ph.D
Biomaterials
Graduated in 2018

Anna University

M.Tech
Nanoscience and Technology
Graduated in 2012

Bharathidasan University

B.Tech
Biotechnology
Graduated in 2010

Post Doctoral Experiences

Senior Research Associate (CSIR-Pool Scientist) at IITM (2021-2024), Institute Postdoctoral Fellow at IITM (2018-2021)

Research Details

Areas of Specialization
  • Polymer functionalization
  • Surface Modification
  • Microfabrication
  • Self-healing devices
  • Drug Delivery

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Completed Funded Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Nanoengineered self-healing bioink for diabetic repair CSIR, India

Patent Granted Details

Title Application No.
Composition of multifunctional hydrogel and method of preparation thereof 567793

Books / Book Chapters Published Details

Title Publisher Published Year
Carbon dots for medical applications. Nanoparticles in modern antimicrobial and antiviral applications Springer Nature 2024
Biomaterials for Soft tissue engineering: Concepts, Methods, and Applications. Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine - From Basic Concepts to State of the Art Approaches Springer Nature 2021
Polymeric hydrogels for controlled drug delivery. Polymeric Gels Characterization, Properties and Biomedical Applications Elsevier 2018
Versatility of poly(lactic acid) and modified poly(lactic acid) for nanobioengineering applications. NanoBioEngineering CRC press 2018

Awards & Recognitions Details

  • Senior Research Associate from December 2021 to November 2024 sponsored by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India.
  • Institute postdoctoral fellowship from December 2018 to November 2021 sponsored by Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India.
  • International travel grant sponsored by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), 2017
  • Travel award from Society of Biomaterials and Artificial Organs India (SBAOI), 2017
  • Teaching Assistantship sponsored by IIT(BHU) / MHRD from July 2013- June 2018

Other Information

Editorial Experience : Nature Scientific reports Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology