Sasikala Chinnappan

Sasikala Chinnappan

About

Specialization:
Psychology

Qualification

UG B.Pharm. — Dr. M.G.R. University 1999
PG M.Pharm., Pharmacology — SASTRA University 2009
PHD Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Sciences — Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University 2016

Working Experience

Professional Overview

        Experienced pharmaceutical researcher specializing in pharmacology, herbal medicine evaluation, diabetes mellitus, vascular complications, and urolithiasis treatment. Serves as Head of Department and Assistant Professor at UCSI University, Malaysia, alongside an international appointment as a Visiting Professor at Assam Down Town University (ADTU), India. Proven track record in preclinical pharmacological studies, active engagement in international research conferences, and a publication portfolio in natural products and therapeutic strategies.

Academic & Leadership Experience

Current Roles

  • Head of Department (Pharmaceutical Biology) | UCSI University, Malaysia (2017 – Present)

  • Assistant Professor | UCSI University, Malaysia (2017 – Present)

  • Visiting Professor | Assam Down Town University (ADTU), India (July 2025 – Present)

Research

Experimental pharmacology; diabetes and urolithiasis; natural products; nanofiber drug delivery