معرفی
Dr. Suresh Mohankumar is an Associate Professor (Enhanced Teaching) in Pharmacy at Swansea University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. He specializes in metabolic pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences education. With over 18 years of global experience across institutions in Australia, Canada, India, Malaysia, and the UK, he focuses on advancing patient-centric pharmacy education and research. His expertise includes outcome-based program design, molecular endocrinology, and institution-industry collaboration.
Education & Career:
- PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Postdoctoral training at University of Manitoba (Canada)
- Prior roles: Professor at JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Associate Professor at University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
Research Interests:
Dr. Mohankumar's research bridges metabolic and vascular pharmacology with natural product development. Key areas include:
- Pharmacological mechanisms of fatty acids in glucose transport
- Phytochemicals for obesity and metabolic syndrome
- Nanoparticle drug delivery systems
- STING pathway activation in melanoma
Grants & Awards:
Recipient of the ISSFAL 'Top New Investigator Award' (2021) and grants including:
- Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (Malaysian MOE, 2014-2017)
- Pukka Herbs Collaborative Grant (UK, £12k, 2020)
Professional Roles:
Review Editor for Frontiers in Pharmacology and active in interprofessional education initiatives. Supervises postgraduate research in precision pharmacy and metabolic disease interventions.
