Department
Biosciences
Designation
Asst. Professor
Qualifications
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Telephone
+91 8554 272567
Professional Pages
Dr. Anusha Elumalai is an interdisciplinary educator and biomedical scientist with over 11 years of teaching and research experience.
Her academic background spans environmental science, biological sciences, kinesiology, molecular science, nanotechnology, and biomedical applications, supported by advanced training in molecular biology, microbiology, and regenerative medicine.
At SSSIHL, she teaches Immunology, Ecology, Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology and Neuroscience.
Areas of Teaching
Regenerative Medicine, Microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental Microbiology, Biomaterials, 3D Printing, Immunology, Ecology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Molecular Science, Medical Anthropology
Research Interests
Dr. Elumalai’s research focuses on 3D printing, biomaterials, regenerative medicine, antimicrobial technologies, and environmental biotechnology.
She has worked on 3D-printed medical devices, drug-delivery systems, antimicrobial polymer composites, nanoclay-based biomaterials, bone regeneration, hydrogel microenvironments, and 3D models for biomedical applications. Her current interests include 3D-printed wound dressings, stronger biphasic bone scaffolds, dual-step wastewater treatment for accelerated plastic degradation, and 3D-bioprinted brain tumour models for cell testing.
Together, her work aims to integrate advanced fabrication, nanotechnology, tissue engineering, microbiology, and sustainability to develop practical solutions for healthcare and environmental challenges.
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