Assistant Professor at Gachon university | South Korea
Dr. Sathish Panneer Selvam is a dynamic Assistant Professor at Gachon University, South Korea, specializing in electrochemical biosensors, nanomaterials, and density functional theory (DFT). With a strong foundation in experimental chemistry and computational modeling, Dr. Selvam’s interdisciplinary research bridges the gap between biomedical diagnostics and renewable energy catalysis, contributing significantly to next-generation sensor technologies.
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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Selvam began his academic journey with a Master’s degree in Electrochemical Sensing and Water Splitting under Prof. Kyusik Yun, where he focused on DNA-based nanomaterials and self-assembled sensors. He pursued his PhD (2020–2024) under Prof. Sungbo Cho, contributing to sensor development for disease diagnostics and reaction mechanism analysis via DFT. This formative period laid the groundwork for his future breakthroughs in smart diagnostics.
💼 Professional Endeavors
Starting as a Quality Control Executive at Biocon Biopharmaceutical Ltd., Dr. Selvam transitioned seamlessly into academia. His current role as an Assistant Professor (2024–2025) at Gachon University involves leading advanced biosensing projects, such as cancer diagnostics, enzyme activity detection, and nanocomposite development. His hands-on expertise spans fabrication, characterization, and computational modeling.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus
Dr. Selvam’s research is distinguished by its interdisciplinary depth and real-world relevance. He has designed single-atom catalyst biosensors for detecting pancreatic and breast cancer. Additionally, he has explored molecularly imprinted polymers for biomarker detection and utilized DFT and molecular dynamics to simulate reaction pathways. His development of triboelectric nanogenerators for self-powered bacterial detection reflects his ability to address critical challenges in medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and energy applications.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Dr. Selvam has authored 16+ peer-reviewed publications, many in high-impact journals such as Chemical Engineering Journal, Small Methods, and Biosensors and Bioelectronics, with impact factors ranging from 8 to 23. His contributions to cancer biosensing, H2 evolution, and COVID-19 detection have attracted international collaborations with researchers from UK, France, and India, solidifying his global influence.
📊 Academic Cites & Recognition
Dr. Selvam’s work is increasingly cited by peers in the fields of biosensors, nanotechnology, and theoretical chemistry. With several publications already gaining traction in the academic community, he is on track for significant citation growth and thought leadership in applied quantum chemistry and nanomedicine.
🧪 Research Skills
Dr. Selvam demonstrates a robust technical skill set that seamlessly bridges experimental techniques with computational modeling. He excels in electrochemical characterization using systems like Iviumstat, Biologics, and PARSTAT. His expertise in structural analysis includes SEM, TEM, XRD, EXAFS, and Raman spectroscopy. Additionally, he is proficient in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and a variety of spectroscopic tools. On the theoretical side, he utilizes DFT simulations, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics, allowing for deep insights into complex reaction mechanisms.
🎓 Teaching Experience
As an Assistant Professor, Dr. Selvam is engaged in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. He fosters a research-driven learning environment that encourages critical thinking, scientific writing, and interdisciplinary collaboration, essential for shaping future scientists.
🌟Patents
Dr. Selvam holds several patents, including the Chalcogenide Loaded Cobalt MOF for Patulin Mycotoxin Detection (KR Patent 10-2437215), an Electrochemical Biosensing Platform for Rheumatoid Arthritis Biomarker detection (KR Patent 10-2381031), and a Nanocomposite modified electrode for Etidronic acid detection (KR Patent 10-2475238), co-authored with Sungbo Cho and Kyusik Yun. These innovations demonstrate his expertise in biosensing, electrochemical platforms, and biomarker detection.
📘 Legacy and Future Contributions
Dr. Selvam has a strong portfolio of patents, a growing reputation in academic publishing, and a unique ability to synthesize experimental and computational insights. As a thought leader in smart biosensing and energy catalysis, his future contributions are expected to include the development of scalable diagnostic tools for global health, AI-integrated sensor platforms, and further exploration of quantum chemistry for bio-interfaces. His work promises significant advances in both healthcare and energy solutions.
Publications Top Notes
EXAFS and spectroscopic insights into Mn, Tc, and Re-doped phthalocyanines: A multifaceted DFT study of electronic and optical properties
Cerium single atom anchored silver selenide: A high-performance catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction with ultra-low activation energy and enhanced stability
Experimental insights and DFT analysis of metal-free DNA nanocatalyst with enhanced hydrogen evolution via phosphate-mediated proton acceptance
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Authors: Sathish Panneer Selvam, Shanmugasundaram Kamalakannan, K. Rudharachari Maiyelvaganan, Muthuramalingam Prakash, Sivalingam Gopi, Hansa Mahajan, Kyusik Yun, Sungbo Cho
Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Year: 2024
Highly Synergistic Co3+ and Pyridinic‐N‐Rich Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Ultra‐Low Energy-Driven Effective Hydrogen Production and Urea Oxidation
- Authors: Sathish Panneer Selvam, Sungbo Cho
Journal: Advanced Sustainable Systems
Year: 2022
Novel SeS2-loaded Co MOF with Au@PANI comprised electroanalytical molecularly imprinted polymer-based disposable sensor for patulin mycotoxin