Dr. Iruthaya Pandi Selestin Raja, Pusan National University, South Korea.
Dr. Iruthaya Pandi Selestin Raja is a dedicated research professor at the Institute of Nano-bio Convergence, Pusan National University in Busan, Korea, where he explores innovations in tissue engineering and drug delivery. With a Ph.D. in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry from Anna University, he has gained over five years of postdoctoral experience, focusing on the development of advanced biomaterials for healthcare applications. His research, including 37 publications and significant contributions to biomaterials and nanotechnology, has achieved over 900 citations. Raja’s projects involve exploring nanofiber and nanocomposite-based solutions for enhanced tissue regeneration and wound healing. 
Publication profile
Education and Experience
Ph.D. in Science and Humanities (Inorganic & Physical Chemistry), CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Anna University, India (2013-2018)- M.Sc. in Advanced Biochemistry, University of Madras, India (2008-2010)
- B.Sc. in Chemistry, Aditanar College of Arts and Science, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, India (2005-2008)
Research Professor (2024-present), Institute of Nano-bio Convergence, Pusan National University, Korea- Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2019-2024), Institute of Nano-bio Convergence & Monocrystalline Bank Research Institute, Pusan National University, Korea
- Project Associate (2011-2012), Unit of Nanoscience, Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, India
Suitability For The Award
Dr. Iruthaya Pandi Selestin Raja demonstrates exceptional suitability for the Best Researcher Award due to his impactful research contributions and academic achievements in nanotechnology and biomedical applications. With over five years of postdoctoral research at the Institute of Nano-Bio Convergence, Pusan National University, under the mentorship of Professor Dong-Wook Han, his research focuses on cutting-edge applications of nanomaterials in wound healing, tissue engineering, and drug delivery.
Professional Development
Dr. Raja’s journey is marked by an impressive development in the biomedical field. His role as a research professor at Pusan National University allows him to delve deeply into nanofiber-based tissue engineering and drug delivery systems, where he brings together expertise from multiple disciplines. Having previously worked at prominent research institutes such as the Monocrystalline Bank Research Institute and CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Raja collaborates closely with renowned researchers in creating next-gen solutions in regenerative medicine. His guest editorial roles at MDPI journals reflect his contributions to biocompatible polymers, tissue scaffolding, and medical devices. 
Research Focus
Dr. Raja’s research interests lie at the intersection of biomaterials and healthcare applications. He focuses on the fabrication of biomaterials like electrospun nanofiber mats, 3D bioprinting, and hydrogels, which are used to develop scaffolds for tissue engineering (skin and bone). His work also involves formulating nanocarriers for drug delivery, enhancing tissue regeneration through nanocomposites and photobiomodulation. Raja’s contributions to tissue engineering aim to create effective drug delivery solutions, while his cutting-edge materials have promising implications for wound healing therapies and biomedical applications. 
Awards and Honors
Project Investigator (2022-2025): “A study on wound healing therapy using carbon nanofiber mesh equipped with LED patches for photobiomodulation”
National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) Fellowship awarded by Ministry of Education (2022)- Guest Editor, MDPI journals “Polymers” and “Bioengineering”
Publications
Bioactive Zinc (II) complex incorporated PCL/gelatin electrospun nanofiber enhanced bone tissue regeneration, European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021 – Cited by 219- Toxicity of zero-and one-dimensional carbon nanomaterials, Nanomaterials, 2019 – Cited by 75
- Comparison of cytotoxicity of black phosphorus nanosheets in different types of fibroblasts, Biomaterials Research, 2019 – Cited by 58
- Gelatin–cerium oxide nanocomposite for enhanced excisional wound healing, ACS Applied Bio Materials, 2018 – Cited by 58
- Enhanced osseointegration of dental implants with reduced graphene oxide coating, Biomaterials Research, 2022 – Cited by 45
- Polyphenols-loaded electrospun nanofibers in bone tissue engineering and regeneration, Biomaterials Research, 2021 – Cited by 39
- Activated carbon nanofiber nanoparticles incorporated electrospun polycaprolactone scaffolds to promote fibroblast behaviors for application to skin tissue engineering, Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 2023 – Cited by 35