Senthil Rajendran

Dr. Senthil Rajendran is a Project Researcher at the Åbo Akademi University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. His research focuses on developing health-related solutions through interdisciplinary approaches combining biochemistry, nanotechnology, and pharmacology.

His work spans several key areas:

• Investigating metal complexes (Co(III), Cu(II)) for DNA binding, antimicrobial activity, and cytotoxicity
• Designing targeted drug delivery systems using nanomaterials like chitosan-coated silica nanorods
• Exploring HPV-induced carcinoma treatments through novel compounds
• Conducting biophysical studies on drug-protein interactions using spectroscopy and molecular modeling
• Developing bioinspired nanomaterials for antimicrobial and anticancer applications
• Characterizing metal-surfactant interactions in biological environments

Recent publications highlight his expertise in anisomelic acid derivatives and metallotherapeutics, with patents in insect repellent formulations and HPV treatment compounds. Collaborations with Åbo Akademi University and institutions in India demonstrate his international research network.

Key scientific contributions include:

• Multiple patents on anticancer and insect-repellent technologies
• 30+ peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals like Biomaterials Science and Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling
• Advanced methodologies combining molecular dynamics, spectroscopy, and nanomaterial synthesis