Dr. Shalini Devi Kalyana Sundaram | Electrochemistry | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Shalini Devi Kalyana Sundaram | Electrochemistry | Assistant Professor at University of Toyama, Japan

Dr. Shalini Devi Kalyana Sundaram is a distinguished scholar and researcher whose career reflects excellence in nanobioelectrochemistry, biosensors, and materials science, with a proven record of innovation and impactful contributions in both academic and applied domains. She earned her Ph.D. in Nanobioelectrochemistry from Vellore Institute of Technology, India, with a dissertation focusing on the development of carbon nanomaterial-modified electrodes for electrochemical and biosensing applications, after completing her M.Sc. in Chemistry from VIT and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Auxilium College under Thiruvalluvar University. Her academic path has been complemented by competitive postdoctoral and faculty fellowships, including the DST Inspire Faculty Fellowship, the DST SERB National Postdoctoral Fellowship, and the JSPS Standard Research Fellowship in Japan, which enabled her to work on pioneering projects such as dye-sensitized solar cells, enzyme-incorporated nanomaterials, and lab-on-chip biosensors for health and environmental monitoring. Currently serving as a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at the University of Toyama, Japan, she has also contributed to Indo-UK collaborations addressing diabetic retinopathy biomarkers, highlighting her ability to merge fundamental research with real-world health challenges. Dr. Shalini Devi Kalyana Sundaram’s research interests span biosensors, electrochemical sensing platforms, nanomaterials for biomedical applications, and renewable energy devices, while her research skills include advanced nanomaterial synthesis, electrochemical characterization, and interdisciplinary experimental design. She has published more than 35 research papers in reputed peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus and IEEE, with an H-index of 18 and close to 1,000 citations, reflecting the impact of her scholarship on the global scientific community. Her publication record includes several Q1 journals in areas such as electrochemical biosensing, nanomaterials, and renewable energy, showcasing her consistent contributions to high-impact research. She has also earned numerous awards and honors, such as the JSPS Hope Fellowship, the DST Inspire Faculty Award, multiple Best Poster and Best Paper Awards at national and international conferences, and recognition for her innovative research on biosensors and nanomaterials. Beyond her research, she has demonstrated leadership in mentoring young scholars, securing major funding grants, and actively engaging in academic networks. With a strong combination of technical expertise, international experience, and scholarly recognition, Dr. Shalini Devi Kalyana Sundaram continues to shape the future of biosensing and renewable energy research. Her track record of innovation, commitment to advancing science, and dedication to mentoring and global collaborations mark her as a role model in her field, and she remains poised to make transformative contributions to science, technology, and society in the years to come.

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Featured Publications

1. Recent advances in graphene quantum dots: Chemistry of synthesis, surface modifications, and improved properties for biomedical applications (2025) – Citations: 12

2. TiO2 Hybrid Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Sensing and Biosensing Applications (2025) – Citations: 8

3. Experimental and theoretical insights into enhanced light harvesting in dye-sensitized solar cells via Au@TiO2 core-shell and BaTiO3 nanoparticles (2024) – Citations: 20

4. Defective graphene nanomaterials derived from banana-biomass for simultaneous electrochemical detection of xanthine, hypoxanthine, and uric acid (2024) – Citations: 15

5. Graphene oxide-based nanomaterials for electrochemical bio/immune sensing and its advancements in health care applications: A review (2023) – Citations: 25

6. Enzyme Cascade Electrode Reactions with Nanomaterials and Their Applicability towards Biosensor and Biofuel Cells (2023) – Citations: 18

7. Emerging electrochemical biosensing strategies using enzyme-incorporated metal-organic frameworks (2023) – Citations: 10