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Dr. T. Purushoth Prabhu
Professor & Head, Placement Officer
Department of Pharmacognosy
- Official Email: purushothprabhu@clbaidmethacollege.ac.in
- Personal Email: pharmprabhu@gmail.com
- Mobile: +91 99529 00297 | +91 98942 14555
Overview
Dr. T. Purushoth Prabhu is a Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacognosy at C. L. Baid Metha College of Pharmacy, Chennai, with over 21 years of experience spanning academia, research, industry, and administration in pharmaceutical sciences.
He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students, focusing on Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Herbal Drug Technology, Biostatistics, and Research Methodology, integrating theoretical knowledge with research and practical applications.
Dr. Prabhu holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (Distinction), an M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy from Madras Medical College (Distinction), a B.Pharm, along with an MBA in Human Resources and a BGL (LLB), reflecting a multidisciplinary academic background.
His research focuses on medicinal plant phytochemistry, herbal drug standardization, nano-formulations, and AYUSH-based drug development. He has published extensively in national and international peer-reviewed journals, authored multiple textbooks and practical manuals, contributed book chapters, and holds two granted patents in the area of nano-formulations.
He has actively contributed to academic research through 34 undergraduate projects, 8 commercial projects, and serves as a Ph.D. Co-Guide and Doctoral Advisory Committee member for multiple scholars. He has also undertaken a funded research project supported by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
Dr. Prabhu has presented his research at national and international conferences, with a total of 17 presentations (7 oral and 10 poster presentations), including contributions by project students.
In addition to teaching and research, he has significant administrative and professional experience. He has been serving as a Placement Officer since 2008, facilitating placements for nearly 1,500 students, and has held key roles in IQAC, examination systems, student coordination, and institutional development.
He has delivered expert lectures and training programs on research methodology, biostatistics, intellectual property rights, chromatography, and traditional medicine, and serves as a reviewer for journals published by Elsevier, Bentham Science, Medknow, and ScienceDirect.
Dr. Prabhu is a life member of PCI, APTI, IPA, and IPGA, and has received several academic recognitions including GATE qualification, NPTEL certification (IIT Madras), best poster awards, and academic ranks during his studies.His combined expertise in education, research, innovation, and academic leadership positions him as a committed contributor to pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare advancement. He has hands-on industrial experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality systems, having worked at Aeon Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. for 8 months where he was involved in the production of dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, and syrups, gained exposure to Quality Control operations, inventory and store management, and developed an understanding of GMP practices and industrial workflow. He also possesses 2 years and 9 months of experience in pharmaceutical sales and marketing with reputed organizations including Indi Pharma, USV Pharma, and GSK Pharma, where he was engaged in promoting pharmaceutical products and building professional relationships within the healthcare sector. In addition, through executive training and professional engagement, he has interacted with government officials, public sector professionals, entrepreneurs, industry stakeholders, and healthcare professionals, integrating academic knowledge with practical industry insights and focusing on skill development, regulatory awareness, and applied research. He has held several key academic and administrative roles, serving as Nodal Officer, IQAC Cell Committee Member, and Exam Cell In-Charge since 2024, Student Coordinator since 2022, Chief Superintendent for UG and Pharm.D University Examinations from 2013 to 2024, Assistant Chief Superintendent from 2008 to 2013, and has been actively contributing as Placement Officer, Sports In-Charge, and Co-curricular Activities Coordinator since 2008.
Google scholar Id https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Z2YpMmoAAAAJ&hl=en
Prabhu, T.P., Uma, K.S., Aruna, S., & Kabilan, N. | Year – 2025
Comprehensive elemental and spectroscopic characterization of the Siddha formulation Sathakuppai Kudineer Chooranam. High Technology Letters, 31(12), 84–93.
Ramakrishnan, M.K., Anbu, B., Baskaran, H., Elaiyappilai, P., Thiraviam, P.P., Selvakumari, E., Rathinasamy, S., & Perumal, P. | Year – 2025
Phytochemical profiling and biological evaluation of combined leaf extract of Muntingia calabura and Carica papaya against breast cancer. High Technology Letters, 31(12), 55–71.
Sharmila, S., Prabhu, T.P., & Saveetha, S.V. | Year – 2025
An integrative review of Tamil medicinal plants in the management of dysmenorrhea: a Siddha perspective. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 13(3), 108–112.
Priya, M.S., Venkatraman, N.D., Gopinath, S., Cyriac, K.S., Manogna, K., & Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2025
Hypothesis: whole black wheat (Triticum aestivum) extracts in subacute inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 17(2), 87–90.
Natarajan, K., Adaikalam, S.J., Seshayyan, S., Narayanasamy, K., Rathinasamy, S., Prabhu, T.P., & Gunalan, S. | Year – 2025
Anti-viral activity of polyherbal Siddha formulation Notchi Kudineer against SARS-CoV-2 NSPs: immunofluorescence and in-silico binding. Toxicology International, 32(1), 101–110.
Prabu, T.P., Venkatraman, N.D., Selvakumari, E., Ravichandran, S., Kabilan, N., & Manikandan, E.M. | Year – 2024
Exploring the anti-arthritic potential of Merremia emarginata extract: insights into modulation of cytokines and acute phase proteins in arthritis rat model. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2(7), 1123–1145.
Prabhu, T.P., Parameswari, S.P.T., Sandhiya, N., Venkatraman, N.D., Sheela, T., Kavitha, C., et al. | Year – 2023
In vitro evaluation of synergistic anti-arthritic properties of combined extracts from Boswellia serrata and Melia azedarach. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 14(2), 1–6.
Sandhiya, V., Ubaidulla, U., Prabhu, T.P., et al. | Year – 2023
The upcoming drift of organ-chip in pharmacological trial investigation. Medical Research Archives, 11(11).
Priya, M.S., Venkatraman, N.D., Nasar, I.S., Velmurugan, R., & Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2023
Molecular property, toxicity predictions, and evaluation of anti-arthritic and analgesic activities of L-ascorbic acid derivatives using in-silico models. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 14(5), 2547–2554.
Venkatraman, N.D., Priya, M., Manogna, K., Prabhu, T.P., & Shilpa, R. | Year – 2023
siRNA – a potential therapy for COVID-19 infection. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 15(1), 145–149.
Prabhu, T.P., Suresh, R., Parthasarathi, P., Venkatraman, N.D., Ravichandran, S., Kabilan, N., et al. | Year – 2022
Preparation and evaluation of polyherbal cream from Aegle marmelos, Acalypha indica and Tridax procumbens for skin diseases. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 14(4), 85–91.
Kavitha, C., Nalini, C.N., Radha, R., Prabhu, T.P., & Vijaya Bharathi, R. | Year – 2022
Comparative standardization study of Ayurvedic formulations of Gokshuradi Churna. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results, 13(8), 2026–2031.
Nachiar, S.G., Kumar, P.R., & Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2022
Review on pharmacological and phytochemical studies of Convolvulaceae species Rivea and Ipomoea. Current Traditional Medicine, 8(6).
Prabhu, T.P., Kavitha, C., Sheela, T., & Nachiar, S.G. | Year – 2021
GC-MS and TLC analysis of ethanolic extract of Momordica charantia seeds. International Journal of Advanced Research, 9(11), 313–318.
Nachiar, S.G., Prabhu, T.P., Kavitha, C., & Sheela, T. | Year – 2021
Review on antibacterial potency of combination of Tridax procumbens, Aegle marmelos and Acalypha indica. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 9(5), 47–50.
Nachiar, S.G., Prabhu, T.P., Kavitha, C., & Sheela, T. | Year – 2021
Neutralization of Naja naja snake venom by ethanolic leaf extracts of Rivea hypocrateriformis. International Journal of Plant Biotechnology, 7(1), 26–31.
Venkatraman, N.D., Kannan, R., & Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2021
Chyavanprash: a multimodal approach to COVID-19 management. International Journal of Pathogen Research, 8(1), 12–18.
Prabhu, T.P., Singh, D.S., & Hariharan | Year – 2021
Periampullary adenocarcinoma: a rare report from South India. PARIPEX – Indian Journal of Research, 10(6), 6–7.
Prabhu, T.P., Venkatraman, D., Ravichandran, S., Kabilan, N., & Dev, D. | Year – 2021
In vitro anticancer activity of ethanolic extract of pericarp and seed parts of Momordica charantia on colon cancer cell lines. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 10(3), 224–229.
Nachiar, S.G., Kumar, P.R., & Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2021
Phytochemical and pharmacological review on Ipomoea and Rivea species. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 10(6), 960–974.
Rathnasamy, S., Perumal, P., Tirupathi, B., Krishnamoorthy, B., Balaraman, A.K., Senthil, G.P., Vinoth, S.P., & Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2020
Comparative studies on in vitro cytotoxicity properties of Areca catechu nut on human melanoma cell lines. Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy (Supplement Issue), 86–87.
Sheela, T., Prabhu, T.P., & Balla, S. | Year – 2020
Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using Mimosa pudica leaves for antidiabetic activity. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, 65(1), 187–193.
Venkataraman, N.D., Kannan, R., Prabhu, T.P., Priya, & Atlee, W.C. | Year – 2020
Evaluation of wound healing activity of methanolic extract of stems of Ipomoea pes-caprae on Wistar albino rats. International Journal of Translational Research in Industrial Medicine, 2(3), 35–40.
Venkataraman, N.D., Prabhu, T.P., & Atlee, W.C. | Year – 2020
Oral toxicity study of ethanolic extracts from aerial parts of Ipomoea pes-caprae on Wistar albino rats. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 12(6), 853–857.
Prabhu, T.P., Ravichandran, S., Kabilan, N., Uma, K.S., Manikgantan, E.M., & Bose, C. | Year – 2019
Larvicidal activity and molecular effect of stem/leaf extracts of Opuntia dillenii against dengue vector Aedes aegypti. Journal of Global Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 10(2), 6136–6143.
Prabhu, T.P., Ravichandran, S., Manikgantan, E.M., Priyanka, Vijayakumar, P., & Nagalakshmi | Year – 2019
Molecular effect of Lantana camara leaves against dengue vector Aedes aegypti. International Journal of Pharmacy, 11(1), 31642–31656.
Prabhu, T.P., Priya, B., Srinivasan, N., Waheeda, T.I., & Suresh, R. | Year – 2017
In vitro anticancer (cervical cell line) and antimicrobial activity of ethanolic extract of Acacia chundra leaves. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 9(11), 125–131.
Shanmugam, U.K., Nagarajan, K., Natarajan, K., Prabhu, T.P., Thiyagarajan, B., & Sekkizhar, G. | Year – 2017
Preliminary phytochemical analysis of Siddha formulation Parangipattai Kudineer. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4(1), 526–530.
Selvakumari, E., Shantha, A., Sreenath Kumar, C., & Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2016
Phytochemistry and pharmacology of the genus Nymphaea. Journal of Academia and Industrial Research, 5(7), 98–108.
Uma, K.S., Reddy, G.D., Prabhu, T.P., & Lakshmi, G. | Year – 2016
Evaluation of sub-acute toxicity (oral) study of Siddha medicine – Seenthil Sarkkarai in Wistar albino rat. World Journal of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 2(6), 189–198.
Prabhu, T.P., Sudev, S., Kurian, M., P., P., Hisham, C.M., & Shrikumar, S. | Year – 2016
Pharmaceutical review and its importance of chiral chromatography. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 6(3), 476–484.
Prabhu, T.P., Rama, B., Jain, A., Sanghvi, K., Arjun, & Bharati | Year – 2015
Formulation and evaluation of choornam for antidiabetic activity. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences, 4(4).
Rama, B., Rathinam, G., Sriharsha, Atlee, C., & Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2015
Fabrication of transdermal patches of Aceclofenac: in vitro characterization. International Journal of Innovative Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4(4), 12–16.
Sudev, S., Shrikumar, S., Anuradha, V.P., Koya, S., Fayas, M.F., Fathima, S.M., Rifna, T.K., Zubair, P.C., & Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2015
Review on analytical tools of supercritical fluid extraction and its application in pharmaceutical industry. International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Research, 1(1), 29–37.
Prakash, R., Dheeraj, R., Muralidharan, P., Karthickeyan, K., Vijayakumar, R., & Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2015
Aphrodisiac activity of Cocos nucifera attenuates ceric sulphate-induced infertility in male rats. Pharmacognosy & Therapeutics Bulletin Reports, 1(2).
Manimala, M., Karpagam, S., Venkataraman, D., Atlee, W.C., & Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2015
Evaluation of nephroprotective and antioxidant activity of ethanolic extracts of Momordica dioica leaves. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 7(4), 153–156.
Prabhu, T.P., Sudhev, S., Atlee, W.C., Suresh, R., & Balasubramanian, S. | Year – 2014–2015
Pharmacognostic studies on whole plant of Merremia emarginata (Convolvulaceae). International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research, 6(4), 1002–1006.
Prabhu, T.P., Sudev, S., Venkataraman, N.D., Atlee, W.C., & Shrikumar, S. | Year – 2014
In vitro antioxidant and anti-arthritis activity of extracts and fractions of Merremia emarginata. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 6(6), 227–231.
Prabhu, T.P., Sudev, S., Venkataraman, N.D., Atlee, W.C., & Shrikumar, S. | Year – 2014
In vitro antioxidant and anti-arthritis activity of extracts and fractions of Canthium parviflorum. European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1(3), 533–541.
Manimala, M., Atlee, W.C., Sheik Mohamed, A., & Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2014
Effect of Coccinia grandis on ammonium chloride and ethylene glycol induced urolithiasis in rats. International Journal of Drug Development and Research, 6(3).
Sivaraman, D., Panneerselvam, P., Muralidharan, P., Prabhu, T.P., & Vijayakumar, R. | Year – 2013
Identification of potential plant sterols from Ipomoea aquatica for Alzheimer’s disease by GC-MS analysis. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(1), 661–666.
Venkataraman, N.D., Atlee, W.C., Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2013
Anti-ulcer activity of ethanolic extract from stems of Ipomoea pes-caprae in Wistar albino rats. International Research Journal of Pharmacy and Applied Sciences, 3(4), 79–83.
Venkataraman, N.D., Atlee, W.C., Muralidharan, P., Prabhu, T.P., Priya, M.S., & Muthukumaran, S. | Year – 2013
Assessment of acute dermal toxicity of ethanolic extracts from aerial parts of Ipomoea pes-caprae on Wistar albino rats. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 4(3), 769.
Venkataraman, N.D., Prabhu, T.P., Atlee, W.C., Kannan, R., Dhumati, K., & Priya, M.S. | Year – 2013
Anti-ulcer potential of ethanolic extract from leaves of Ipomoea pes-caprae in aspirin and pylorus ligature induced gastric ulcer models. International Journal of Advances in Pharmaceutical Research, 4(8), 2143–2147.
Venkataraman, N.D., Atlee, W.C., Prabhu, T.P., & Kannan, R. | Year – 2013
Anti-inflammatory potential of ethanolic extracts from aerial parts of Ipomoea pes-caprae using cotton pellet induced granuloma model. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 3(7), 61–63.
Sivaraman, D., Panneerselvam, P., Muralidharan, P., Prabhu, T.P., & Vijayakumar, R. | Year – 2013
Green synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles produced using Ipomoea aquatica leaf extract. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 4(6), 2280–2285.
Venkataraman, N.D., Atlee, W.C., Prabhu, T.P., et al. | Year – 2013
Evaluation of in vitro anti-arthritic potential of aerial parts of Ipomoea pes-caprae and establishment of its mechanism of action. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 4(2), 1560.
Prabhu, T.P., Panneerselvam, P., et al. | Year – 2013
GC-MS analysis of ethanolic extract of Canthium parviflorum leaf. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 3(2), 166–168.
Sivaraman, D., Panneerselvam, P., Muralidharan, P., & Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2013
Preclinical toxicological profile of Ipomoea aquatica – an Indian medicinal plant. Pharmacologia, 107–116.
Prabhu, T.P., Panneerselvam, P., et al. | Year – 2012
Anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritis and analgesic effect of ethanolic extract of whole plant Merremia emarginata. Central European Journal of Experimental Biology, 1(3), 94–99.
Prabhu, T.P., Panneerselvam, P., Vijayakumar, R., & Selvakumar, S. | Year – 2012
Effect of hexane and chloroform extract of Dregea volubilis on blood glucose levels in streptozotocin-induced Wistar rats. International Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 4(2), 69–72.
Prabhu, T.P., Vijayakumar, R., Atlee, W.C., Selvakumari, S., & Balasubramanian, S. | Year – 2012
Formulation and evaluation of polyherbal gel on wound healing activity. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Care, 5(2), 10–14.
Prabhu, T.P., Selvakumari, S., Atlee, W.C., Vijayakumar, R., & Suresh, R. | Year – 2012
Antioxidant activity of ethanolic extract of Canthium parviflorum in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. International Journal of Ayurveda and Herbal Medicine, 2(5), 776–780.
Prabhu, T.P., Panneerselvam, P., Suresh, R., Selvakumari, S., & Shantha, A. | Year – 2012
Phytochemical analysis of ethanolic extract of Merremia emarginata by GC-MS. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 3(4), 508–512.
Prabhu, T.P., Panneerselvam, P., Selvakumari, S., Vijayakumar, R., & Sivaraman, D. | Year – 2012
Effect of ethanolic and ethyl acetate extract of Merremia emarginata in rheumatoid arthritis. International Research Journal of Pharmacy, 3(9), 264–270.
Prabhu, T.P., Panneerselvam, P., Selvakumari, S., Ubaidulla, & Shantha, A. | Year – 2012
Anticancer activity of Merremia emarginata against human cervical and breast carcinoma. International Journal of Research in Development in Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 1(4).
Prabhu, T.P., Selvakumari, S., Thirumal, P., et al. | Year – 2012
Preliminary phytochemical standardization of Dregea volubilis. International Journal of Bioassays, 1(8).
Prabhu, T.P., Selvakumari, S., Maheswaran, V.S., et al. | Year – 2012
Phytochemical and antioxidant activity of ethanolic extract of Alpinia calcarata. FONS Journal of Pharmacy Research, 1(3), 30–33.
Prabhu, T.P., Maheswaran, V.S., Selvakumari, S., et al. | Year – 2012
Antioxidant and antibacterial activity of Dregea volubilis leaves extract. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 4(2), 525–529.
Prabhu, T.P., Selvakumari, E., Maheswaran, V.S. | Year – 2012
Pharmacognostical and phytochemical standardisation of rhizome Alpinia calcarata. IJPI Journal of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Formulations, 2(8), 29–34.
Selvakumari, E., Prabhu, T.P., & Sreenathkumar, C. | Year – 2012
Antiproliferative activity of ethanolic flower extract of Nymphaea pubescens against human carcinoma. International Research Journal of Pharmacy, 3(1), 124–125.
Prabhu, T.P., Selvakumari, E., Maheshwaran, V.S., & Shantha, A. | Year – 2012
Antimicrobial activity of rhizome extracts of Alpinia calcarata. International Journal of Institutional Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 2(1).
Selvakumari, S., Prabhu, T.P., Punitha, U., Sasiregha, P., Brindadevi, V., & Ramya, S. | Year – 2011
Bioassay guided fractionation of Bassia latifolia in oxidative stress mediated inflammation. Journal of Pharmacy Research, 4(12), 4587–4589.
Prabhu, T.P., Panneerselvam, P., Selvakumari, S., & Sivaraman, D. | Year – 2011
In vitro and in vivo anticancer activity of ethanolic extract of Canthium parviflorum on DLA and HeLa cell lines. International Journal of Drug Development and Research, 3(4), 280–285.
Prabhu, T.P., et al. | Year – 2010
Hypolipidemic effect of alcoholic extract of Alpinia calcarata rhizomes in experimental animals. Journal of Pharmacy Research, 3(8), 1703–1705.
Pub Med/ Web Of Science Journal
Rajagopal, K., Metha, K.R., Suba, V., & Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2025
K-Carrageenan–tapioca starch vegetable capsules: a sustainable gelatin alternative. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding, 29(1), 14–21.
Palanisamy, J., Palanichamy, V.S., Vellaichamy, G., Prabhu, T.P., et al. | Year – 2024
A comprehensive review on green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from marine sources. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology.
Perumal, P., Sathakkathulla, N.A., Kumaran, K., Ravikumar, R., Selvaraj, J.J., Palanichamy, et al., Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2024
Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using aqueous extract of Shilajit and anticancer activity against HeLa cells. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 2204.
Academic Teaching Experience
At the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, he has extensive teaching experience in pharmaceutical sciences, delivering both core and applied subjects.
Undergraduate Program (B.Pharm)
He has over 19 years of teaching experience, handling courses such as:
• Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
• Phytopharmaceuticals
• Herbal Drug Technology
• Biostatistics and Research Methodology
• Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
Postgraduate Program (M.Pharm)
He has 4 years of teaching experience, focusing on:
• Biostatistics and Research Methodology
At the advanced level, his teaching emphasizes research-oriented learning, analytical thinking, and application of statistical tools in pharmaceutical sciences.
Dr. T. Purushoth Prabhu has made significant academic contributions through 7 textbooks and practical manuals and 3 book chapters in the areas of Pharmacognosy, Biostatistics, Herbal Drug Technology, and AYUSH research.
His prominent works include Biostatistics and Research Methodology (2023), Text Book of Social and Preventive Pharmacy (2025), and Medicinal Plant Biotechnology (2025). He has also developed practice-oriented manuals for B.Pharm and Pharm.D programs, widely used for laboratory training and academic instruction.
His book chapters focus on natural products, traditional medicine, and vector control, reflecting his research strength in herbal drug development and public health relevance.
1. Plant-based Nanoemulsion from Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri
Patent No: 202023106270.9 – Granted (2024)
2. Nanoemulsion from Cyperus compressus Underground Phytocomponents
Patent No: 202023107171.6 – Granted (2024)
1. Prabhu, T.P., et al. | Year – 2022
Preparation and evaluation of polyherbal cream of the combined extract of Aegle marmelos, Acalypha indica and Tridax procumbens for the treatment of skin disease. Presented at the 25th Annual National Convention of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India, JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru, 2–4 September 2022.
2. Prabhu, T.P., et al. | Year – 2014
Docking studies of identified compound chlorogenic acid from Merremia emarginata for the treatment of rheumatism and cancer. Presented at the International Conference on Pharmacognosy Society, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, 7–9 March 2014.
3. Prabhu, T.P., et al. | Year – 2014
Docking studies of identified compound chlorogenic acid from Canthium parviflorum for the treatment of rheumatism and cancer. Presented at the National Conference on Dietary Interventions and Signaling Cascades in Health and Diseases, University of Madras, Chennai, 21–22 February 2014.
4. Prabhu, T.P., et al. | Year – 2012
Pharmacognostical studies on leaf of Canthium parviflorum (Rubiaceae). Presented at the 64th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, SRM University, Chennai, 7–9 December 2012.
5. Prabhu, T.P., et al. | Year – 2012
Effect of ethanolic extract of Merremia emarginata in ameliorating joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis in rats. Presented at the National Conference on Recent Trends in Industrial Pharmacognosy (RTIP-2012), Puducherry, 16 March 2012.
6. Prabhu, T.P., et al. | Year – 2012
Effect of methanolic fraction of Merremia emarginata in ameliorating joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis in rats. Presented at the National Seminar on Phytochemicals as Therapeutics, University of Madras, Chennai, 24–25 February 2012.
7. Prabhu, T.P., et al. | Year – 2011
Antiarthritic activity of Merremia emarginata extract in experimental animals. Presented at the 63rd Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, Bengaluru, 16–18 December 2011.
8. Prabhu, T.P., et al. | Year – 2007
Pharmacognosy, indigenous drugs and herbal formulation of Alpinia calcarata. Presented at the 59th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 20–23 December 2007.
9. Prabhu, T.P., et al. | Year – 2007
Pharmacognosy study on Alpinia calcarata. Presented at the National Conference on Status and Prospects of Medicinal Plant Resources and Herbal Technology, Saraswathi Narayanan College, Madurai, 26–28 July 2007.
1. Secured Overall Second Rank with Distinction in both B.Pharm and M.Pharm programs.
2. Awarded a Postgraduate Stipend (₹6,500) during M.Pharm studies at Madras Medical College, Chennai.
3. Secured First Rank with Distinction (93.5%) in the M.Pharm II Year Dissertation, demonstrating excellence in research.
4. Qualified GATE Examination with scores of 83.76 (2001) and 77.72 (2002), achieving an All India Rank of 550.
5. Silver Medalist (87%) in the NPTEL Certification Course – Fundamentals of Management (2019) conducted by IIT Madras (MOOCs Platform).
6. Best Poster Presentation Award (2019) for guiding an innovative B.Pharm student research project on PCOD presented at a National Conference in MTIHS Puducherry.
7. Best E-Poster Presentation Award (2025) for mentoring a B.Pharm research project titled “Evaluation of the Synergistic Effect of Muntingia calabura and Carica papaya Leaf Extract in Breast Cancer (MCF-7)” at the National Conference on Neuropharmacology and Neurogenetics (NPNG 2025), JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty.
8. District-Level Volleyball Player during school and college, representing strong participation in sports.
Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2022
Antimicrobial Resistance – A Multi-faceted Phenomenon. Delivered at the Continuing Education Program for Tamil Nadu Community Pharmacists, Tamil Nadu Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research (Madurai Chapter), 27 November 2022.
Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2017 – Present
Resource Person for Research Methodology & Biostatistics Workshops for AYUSH PG students and researchers. Conducted at The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2020
Expert Lecture on Challenges of Traditional Medicinal Plants during COVID-19 Pandemic. Delivered at PSV College of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2020
Expert Lecture on Chromatography Techniques in Natural Products. Delivered at Sathyabama University, Chennai.
Prabhu, T.P. | Year – 2020
Expert Lecture on Intellectual Property Rights and Indian Pharmaceutical Industry. Delivered at Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru.