University: The University of Hong Kong
Type: PhD student
Course: M.Sc., M.Tech., Ph.D
Year of graduation or arriving at the University: 2004
Dissertation title: Biological screening and isolation of immunomodulatory compounds from endophytic fungi from Tripterygium wilfordii
Advisers and supervisors: Prof.Kevin D Hyde (supervisor), Prof.Stephen F Chen (Co-supervisor), Prof. C.S.Lau (Advisor)
Publications:
Publication as the first author: 14
Awards: 2
H-index: 17
Experiences at the University
I have received my Ph.D. degree in fungal biotechnology from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) in 2004. As a PhD fellow at the HKU, I had gained valuable experience in fungal taxonomy and diversity under the guidance of eminent mycologist Prof. Kevin D Hyde.
Work experience and present expertise since leaving the University.
I have been involved with teaching and research activities in the area of cell biology, neurodegenerative diseases, microbiology etc. In his first postdoctoral training at the Vaccine R&D center, NHRI, Taiwan (2005-2006), he was involved in the project titled “Identification of an alternate receptor for SARS CoV virus”. His interest, as a postdoctoral fellow in Hong Kong Baptist University, is to understand the molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases and to validate the molecular targets for drug discovery using in vitro and in vivo approaches. These interests led me to the use appropriate assay model to screen several natural small molecules. In addition to research, he has contributed to lab management and supervised Ph.D. students, undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, senior research assistants on neurodegenerative diseases related research topics. My experience with outstanding mentors has made me realize the impact good teachers can make on students’ lives. Yes, I am open to a fruitful collaboration,
Alumni wisdom
Focus on your study and thrive for excellent knowledge in microbiology and be abreast of current literature and a keen listener with a good pick-up, intelligent and determined person. Have a very good command over English and be very honest, dedicated, and trustworthy person.
Personal details
I am presently an associate professor at the Department of Microbiology, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India. Prior to this, I had served in Hongkong Baptist University, Hong Kong as Research Assistant Professor (2012-2017).