KMCH College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore – 641048, Tamil Nadu, India
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry with over 18.5 years of teaching experience and a sustained, fast-growing research record in computer-aided drug design and medicinal chemistry.
Research core centers on the design, synthesis and computational-to-experimental evaluation of flavonoid, chromone, pyrazoline and heterocyclic scaffolds against diabetes, inflammation, infection and cancer targets, with current work extending into HDAC-inhibitor design, machine-learning-assisted drug discovery, and marine bioactive compounds.
Author of 41 peer-reviewed publications (predominantly Scopus/Web of Science/PubMed-indexed, including 18 in Q1/Q2 journals since 2025), 6 patents, 3 authored/edited books and 4 book chapters, alongside a strong record of UG/PG mentorship, NBA/NAAC accreditation leadership, and peer review for Elsevier, Springer and Bentham Science journals.
To advance drug discovery through computational and medicinal chemistry, and to build institutional research strength through funded research, scholarly output, and academic excellence.
Molecular docking, MD simulation, virtual screening, QSAR modelling and computational toxicology using Maestro, AutoDock & BIOVIA Discovery Studio.
Design and synthesis of flavonoid, chromone, pyrazoline and heterocyclic scaffolds with spectroscopic characterization (NMR, IR, Mass).
In-silico, in-vitro and in-vivo pharmacological screening for anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anticancer targets.
Design and synthesis of HDAC inhibitors for apoptosis induction in human cervical cancer cells, including piperidine hydroxamate scaffolds.
Machine learning and explainable AI applications in cheminformatics and drug discovery; Python-based tools for molecular fingerprint visualization.
Marine bioactive molecules as antiviral (HMPV, Nipah, Zika) and antimicrobial agents with focus on natural product drug discovery.
Structure elucidation and characterization using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Infrared (IR) spectroscopy, and Mass spectrometry.
41 peer-reviewed publications (2007–2026) · Scopus / WoS / PubMed indexed · Impact factors up to 4.7
Novel synthesis methodology for sulfonyl-thiophene derivatives. Co-inventors: Dr. Panneerselvam Theivendren, Dr. T.R. Yoithapprabhunath, Dr. N. Kiruthiga et al.
Indian PatentCo-inventors: Dr. Adarsh Sahu, Jyotika Mishra, Rituparna Palit, Dr. Natarajan Kiruthiga, Dr. Ravinesh Mishra et al.
UK Design PatentCo-inventors: Alagiri Abarnadevika, Anbazhagan, Dinesh Raja, Natarajan Kiruthiga, Premanandan Sruthi et al.
German PatentCo-inventors: Dr. R. Suthakaran, Dr. Teelavath Mangilal, Dr. S. Anand Reddy, Dr. N. Kiruthiga, Harish Kumar, Dr. Vivek Kumar
Indian PatentCo-inventors: T. Sivakumar, N. Kiruthiga, T. Prabha, C. Selvinthanuja, E. Manickavalli et al.
Indian PatentCo-inventors: N. Kiruthiga, C. Selvinthanuja, T. Prabha, T. Sivakumar
Indian PatentRubicon Publications, Edition 1
South Asian Academic Publications, 2024
ISBN: 978-93-92153-09-9
Academic Press (Edited Volume)
The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Guindy, Chennai
Thesis: Design, Synthesis and Characterization of Lead Flavonoid Analogues and Evaluation of their Biodynamic Properties
JKK Natarajah College of Pharmacy, Komarapalayam, Namakkal District
Thesis: Phytochemical analysis of petroleum and methanolic extract of Scutia myrtina and anti-inflammatory / anti-microbial activity evaluation
Annai JKK Munirajah College of Pharmacy and Research Foundation, Komarapalayam, Namakkal District
Dissertation: Diabetic Foot Ulcer — A Review
Led outcome-based accreditation strategy for National Board of Accreditation criteria, strengthening institutional competitive positioning.
Nominated by the Pharmacy Council of India to serve as Inspector for pharmacy institution evaluations per council regulations.
External Member, Ph.D. Research Advisory Committee, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed University), Salem — February 2026 to present.
Active member organizing Entrepreneurship and YUKTHI activities; promotes research-to-innovation translation among students.
Coordinated 6 intensive courses: First Aid, Fire Safety, Scientific Writing, Data Integrity, Mental Health & Physical Safety, Life Skills Management.
Led organization of 18 National/International Conferences, Seminars, Faculty Development Programmes, and Webinars including AICTE-sponsored events.
KMCH College of Pharmacy is a premier pharmacy institution in Coimbatore, offering B.Pharm, Pharm D, and M.Pharm programs with a strong emphasis on research and innovation.