Dr. Raji Vijayamma

Dr. Raji Vijayamma

Assistant Professor in Biochemistry
School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
📧 rakhiraj09@gmail.com | rajiv@mgu.ac.in 📞 +91 94477 12540

Profile:
An experienced biochemist and nanotechnology researcher with over 12 years of experience. Her research focuses on developing nanotheranostic platforms for early cancer diagnosis and targeted therapy.

Education

• PhD. (Biochemistry), University of Kerala (2006–2012)
• MSc. (Biochemistry), University of Kerala (2001-2003)
• BSc. (Biochemistry), University of Kerala (1998–2001)

Research Areas

• Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine
• Biosensors and Theragnostic Applications
• Biochemical and Molecular Basis of Diseases
• Biopolymer and Metal Nanoparticle Systems for Cancer Treatment

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor, School of Biosciences, MG University
• Postdoctoral Associate, Aix Marseille University, France (2024–2025)
• Co-Investigator, BRICS International Project (2021–2024)
• Visiting Fellow, Siberian Federal University, Russia (2019)

Publications

1. Raji V. et al., Selective photothermal efficiency of citrate capped gold nanoparticles for destruction of cancer cells. Experimental Cell Research (2011).
2. Raji V. et al., Synthesis, Characterization and Biocompatibility of Surface functionalized Gold nanoparticles. Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (2010).
3. Rejiya C.S. et al., Laser immunotherapy with gold nanorod causes selective killing of tumour cells. Pharmacological Research (2012).
4. Vibin M. et al., Cellular uptake and subcellular localization of highly luminescent silica-coated CdSe quantum dots. J. Colloid Interface Sci. (2011).
5. Vibin M. et al., Cytotoxicity and fluorescence studies of silica-coated CdSe quantum dots. J. Nanoparticle Res. (2011).
6. Raji, V. et al., Gold nanoparticles against respiratory diseases: oncogenic and viral pathogens. Therapeutic Delivery (2020).
7. Raji Vijayamma et al., Microparticles based on P(3HB) and P(3HB/3HV) loaded with herbicides. J. Applied Polymer Science (2021).
8. Mridula Sreedharan, Raji Vijayamma et al., Nanocellulose-Based Hybrid Scaffolds for Skin and Bone Tissue Engineering. ACS Biomacromolecules (2024).
9. Roshna Hashim et al., Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles using banana peduncle. Materials Research Innovations (2025).

Book Chapters and Edited Volumes

10. Layered double hydroxide polymer nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications. Elsevier (2019).
11. Applications of Metallic nanoclusters in bioimaging. Elsevier (2022).
12. Bioplastics for Tissue Engineering Applications. Encyclopedia of Materials: Plastics and Polymers (2022).
13. Ferritin nanocages for targeted drug delivery applications. Elsevier (2024).
14. Recent advances in vascular tissue engineered grafts with nanocellulose. RSC (2024).
15. Polymer based Barrier materials for Biomedical applications. Elsevier (2024).
16. Edited Volumes: Nanostructured materials for biomedical applications (Elsevier, 2024);
17. Nanocellulose-based hybrid systems for tissue engineering (RSC, 2024).

Research Supervision

20 Master’s Theses, 2 M.Phil Thesis (2014-2015) and 6 M.Tech Theses (2015–2024).