Professor of UCAM, Spain
Dr. Jeevithan Elango is a distinguished Professor at the Department of Biomaterials Engineering, UCAM San Antonio Catholic University of Murcia, Spain 🇪🇸. With a Ph.D. in Food Science 🎓 from Shanghai Ocean University, he has made significant contributions to marine bio-pharmacology and biomaterials. His research focuses on Type-II collagen from shark cartilage and its impact on immunological tolerance and osteogenesis 🦈🔬. Dr. Elango has been recognized with several awards 🏆, including the International Young Scientist Award from the National Natural Science Foundation of China 🇨🇳. He is also an active member of various scientific committees and editorial boards 📚.
Education 📖
Dr. Jeevithan Elango holds a Ph.D. in Food Science (93.1% with Distinction) 🎓 from Shanghai Ocean University, China 🇨🇳, where he studied biochemical characterization of Type-II collagen from shark cartilage 🦈. He earned his M.Sc. in Biochemistry (74.52% with Distinction) 🧪 from Thanthai Hans Roever College, Bharathidasan University, India 🇮🇳, and a B.Sc. in Biochemistry (71.2%) 🧬 from the same institution. His foundational education includes an HSC (74.6%) 📚 and SSLC (82.8%) 📖 from Sengunthar Higher Secondary School in Trichy, Tamilnadu.
Professional Expereience🔬
Dr. Jeevithan Elango is currently a Professor at UCAM San Antonio Catholic University of Murcia, Spain 🇪🇸, and a Distinguished Adjunct Faculty at Saveetha University, India 🇮🇳. Previously, he served as an Associate Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher at Shanghai Ocean University, China 🇨🇳. His global research experience includes a tenure as an International Research Scholar in Australia 🇦🇺. He has also held Senior Research Fellow positions on various projects in India 🇮🇳. Dr. Elango’s expertise spans biomaterials, food science, and marine bio-pharmacology 🌊🔬.
Research Interest 🧫
Dr. Jeevithan Elango’s research interests are centered on biomaterials and marine bio-pharmacology 🌊🔬. He focuses on the biochemical characterization of Type-II collagen and collagenous polypeptides from shark cartilage 🦈, investigating their effects on immunological tolerance and osteogenesis 🦴. His work extends to the development of biodegradable polymers, fish processing waste utilization, and the synthesis of collagen and gelatin films for biomedical applications 🧫. Dr. Elango is dedicated to advancing sustainable and innovative solutions in the fields of health sciences and biomaterials engineering 🌱🧬.
Award and Honor 🎓
Dr. Jeevithan Elango has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to science and research 🏆. He was awarded the Academic Winner Award by the Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery of Murcia 🇪🇸 and the “Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships” by the Australian Government 🇦🇺. He also received the “International Young Scientist” Award from the National Natural Science Foundation of China 🇨🇳 and was recognized as the Best Oral Presenter at an international conference in India 🇮🇳. Additionally, Dr. Elango has been honored with the Shanghai State Government Doctoral Scholarship 🎓.
Research skill 🧪
Dr. Jeevithan Elango possesses a diverse skill set in research and biomaterials engineering 🌊🔬. He specializes in the biochemical characterization of marine-derived Type-II collagen 🦈 and its applications in immunology and osteogenesis 🦴. His expertise includes developing biodegradable polymers, synthesizing collagen and gelatin films, and utilizing fish processing waste for biomedical uses 🧫. Dr. Elango is proficient in molecular biology techniques, data analysis, and project management 🧪📊. His innovative approach and interdisciplinary knowledge contribute to advancements in health sciences and sustainable biomaterials engineering 🌱🧬.
Achievements 🏆
- Academic Winner Award in the National Prize Contest 2022 by the Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery of Murcia 🇪🇸
- Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships 2016 funded by the Australian Government for an internship at St. Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research 🇦🇺
- International Young Scientist Award from the National Natural Science Foundation of China 🇨🇳
- International Young Scientist Award from the National Natural Science Foundation of China 🇨🇳
- Best Oral Presenter at the International Conference on Emerging Issues in Quality and Safety of Fish and Shellfish (EIQASFISH 2016) 🇮🇳
- Shanghai State Government Doctoral Scholarship recipient 🎓
- AMBASSADOR 2022 for World Osteoarthritis Day, Brussels, Belgium 🌍
- Reviewers Award of the International Journal of Molecular Science in 2019 📚
Projects 🏆
- Development of Database for Indian Seafood Safety and Traceability based on AFLP markers (SERB-MFPI funded) 🐟📈
- Messenger RNA-Based Assay for RT-PCR Detection of viable Salmonella and Vibrio cholerae in fresh and processed finfish and shellfish (DBT funded) 🧫🔬
- Collagen and Gelatin Film Formation from Fish Processing Wastes and their functional properties (DBT funded) 🐠🧪
- Contraceptive Efficacy of Fractionation of Andrographis paniculata stem, leaves, and root (UGC Major Research Project) 🌿🔬
Publications📄
📄 Novel bioactive and biocompatible alumina-wollastonite porous constructs mimicking physical properties of human cortical bone
- Authors: González-Sánchez, M., Zamora-Ledezma, C., Elango, J., Morales-Flórez, V.
- Journal: Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2024, 44(7), pp. 4699–4708
- Citations: 0
🌊 Purification and Characterization of a Novel Fibrinolytic Enzyme from Marine Bacterium Bacillus sp. S-3685 Isolated from the South China Sea
- Authors: Ma, Z., Elango, J., Hao, J., Wu, W.
- Journal: Marine Drugs, 2024, 22(6), 267
- Citations: 0
🦑 Stem-Cell-Regenerative and Protective Effects of Squid (Symplectoteuthis oualaniensis) Skin Collagen Peptides against H2O2-Induced Fibroblast Injury
- Authors: Wei, M., Jeevithan, L., Li, N., Wu, W., Elango, J.
- Journal: Marine Drugs, 2024, 22(6), 255
- Citations: 0
🦴 Fabrication of novel strontium-coated bioactive ceramic-glass (C2S(2P6)C2S) 3D-porous scaffold for the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells
- Authors: Elango, J., Salazar, K., Velasquez, P., Granero Marín, J.M., Mate Sanchez de Val, J.E.
- Journal: Ceramics International, 2024, 50(10), pp. 16998–17010
- Citations: 1
🔬 3D printed bioactive calcium silicate ceramics as antibacterial scaffolds for hard tissue engineering
- Authors: El Hayek, J., Belaid, H., de Saint Cyr, L.C., Soussan, L., Salameh, C., Elango, J.
- Journal: Materials Advances, 2024, 5(8), pp. 3228–3246
- Citations: 1
🦴 Enhancing bone tissue regeneration with rGO-coated Si-Ca-P bioceramic scaffold | Potenciación de la regeneración ósea a través de una biocerámica de Si-Ca-P recubierta con grafeno reducido
- Authors: Mazón, P., Elango, J., Val, J.E.M.-S.D., De Aza, P.N.
- Journal: Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio, 2024, 63(1), pp. 59–71
- Citations: 1
🔍 Natural vs Synthetic Polymers: How Do They Communicate with Cells for Skin Regeneration—A Review
- Authors: Elango, J., Zamora-Ledezma, C., Maté-Sánchez de Val, J.E.
- Journal: Journal of Composites Science, 2023, 7(9), 385
- Citations: 1
🦑 Collagen from Iris squid grafted with polyethylene glycol and collagen peptides promote the proliferation of fibroblast through PI3K/AKT and Ras/RAF/MAPK signaling pathways
- Authors: Hou, C., Lei, Y., Li, N., Wu, W., Elango, J.
- Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023, 247, 125772
- Citations: 2
💊 Protein Adsorption, Calcium-Binding Ability, and Biocompatibility of Silver Nanoparticle-Loaded Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Hydrogels Using Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells
- Authors: Elango, J., Zamora-Ledezma, C., Alexis, F., Wu, W., Maté-Sánchez de Val, J.E.
- Journal: Pharmaceutics, 2023, 15(7), 1843
- Citations: 1
🩹 Fabrication, Physical–Chemical and Biological Characterization of Retinol-Loaded Poly(vinyl Alcohol) Electrospun Fiber Mats for Wound Healing Applications
- Authors: Zamora-Ledezma, C., Hernández, A.B., López-González, I., Mowbray, D.J., Meseguer-Olmo, L., Elango, J.
- Journal: Polymers, 2023, 15(12), 2705
- Citations: 1