M. Pharm, Ph. D. (Pharmacognosy)
Professor cum HoD
Mobile : 9966989392
Email ID : rkumanan@rediffmail.com
Professional experience: 19 Years
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Herbal Drug Development and Standardization, Phytopharmacology, Nutraceuticals, Novel Herbal Dosage forms development and evaluations
(As corresponding author – 29 As co- author –17 )
Kumanan R, Sudha S, Chandrasekar R, Anitha K, Jeevan K; Alarming Health and Environmental Impacts of Landfills: Categories, Challenges, and Solutions. Int J Sci Res Sci & Technol. March-April-2025, 12 (2): 516-523. [WOS indexed]
Kumanan R, Sudha S, Athira A, Asfiya M, Devika K, Fahmida, Nidha F K, Jasna E; Formulation and Evaluation of Instant Polyherbal Tea Powder: A Nutraceutical Solution for Modern Lifestyles. Int. J. Pharm & Ind. Res, 15 (01) 2025 [87-100]. [Peer Reviewed Journal]
Raju Chandrasekar, Bojan Sivakami, Chinthaginjala Chandramouli, Dravidamani Meena, Dommaraju Aruna Kumari, Raghunathan Kumanan. Analytical Quality by Design Assisted Optimization of RP-HPLC Method for the Estimation of Palovarotene Drug Substance and Drug Product by Box–Behnken Design. Biotech Res Asia 2025; 22(1). [WOS indexed]
Chandrasekar R, Sivagami B, Roshini M, Kumanan R, Sudha S, Sai Koteshwar Sharma; Design and approach in RP-HPLC method development and validation of Nirogacestat in its pure and pharmaceutical dosage forms. Journal of Chemical Health Risks JCHR 2024 [Scopus Indexed, Q3]
Sudha Subramanyam P.N, Santosh Kumar Panda, Anju T, Kumanan R; Formulation and Evaluation of Phytosomal Extracts of Psidium guajava Leaves for Enhanced Antibacterial Activity. Int.J.of Pharmacology & Clin.Research, 8(4) 2024 [516-541]. [SCI]
Chandrasekar R, Sivagami B, Niranjan Babu M, Shaik Asna Hayath, Sunandha N and Kumanan R; Development Design and Evaluation of a Polyherbal Topical Cream for the Management of Melasma. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Chinese Medicine 2024, 8(1): 000267. [SCI]
Kumanan R, Sudha S, Sriram N; Critical analysis: Strategies in improving first year college students result in recent era across Indian colleges. Intercontinental Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigations and Research (ICJPIR).10(4) 2023 [51-57]. [IP indexing]
Kumanan R, Sudha S, Fahmidha Yasmin C, Fathima Nasrin K P, Mayika T P, Sreya K, Ayisha Foumina K P; Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Utilization of Herbal Home Remedies in Malabar Region, Kerala, India. International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics (IJRPP). 2023; 12 (4), [309-323]. [IP indexing, ROAD]
Kumanan R, Faseela Banu PK, Sudev K, Adarsh M, Santhosh C, Siniya TK; Development and evaluation of ayurvedic herbal formulation (musa asava) for anti-urolithiatic activity: International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy: 14 (2), 2023. [86-90]. [Scopus Indexed]
Anitha K, Kumanan R, Zeeshan Afsar, Athira A, Babu Ganesan; Evaluation of Anti-Stress Activity on Hemigrapis Colerata Extract: World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: 12, 5, 2023 [1751-1757]. [IP indexing, CAS]
R. Kumanan, S. Sudha, A. Athira, R. Chandrasekar. The Quality, Safety and Efficacy of Indian Systems of Medicines: Towards Liver Health. Advancements in Hepatoprotective Herbal Medicines Current Trends, Significance, and Future Perspectives. Genome Publications. 2025; Pp192-210.
Participated in the IP Awareness/Training program under the National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM), organized by the Intellectual Property Office, India, demonstrating a commitment to professional competency in IPR essentials (November 2025).
Participated in e-FDP on “exploring technological advances in pharmaceutical education and research” conducted by Bharat Pharmaceutical technology Agartala, Tripura. During 21st to 25th October 2024.
Participated in One Week National Faculty Development Program (e-FDP) Pharmaceutical Education: Trends & Tools (PET-2023) on Theme: "Innovative Teaching Methodology and Approaches" 18th to 23rd December 2023 at Sri Venkateshwara college of Pharmacy, Pondicherry.
Participated in E- Faculty Development Program (FDP) On “Building Research and Innovation Culture among Pharmacy Teachers” at Dr.D.Y.Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research, Pune, Maharashtra, India & Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI) Jointly Organized during 18th May to 22nd May 2020.
B. Pharm.: 20
Pharm. D.: 05
M. Pharm.: 10
Ph. D.: 02
Design Patent on “Microreactor for nanoparticle synthesis” Design No: 380787-001 and Journal No: 20/2023, Dated 19-05-2023 by Dr. Kumanan Raghunathan & Dr. Sudha Subramanyam et al.,
Design Patent on “Smart hand operated tablet coating machine” Design No: 390901-001 and Journal No: 41/2023, Dated 13/10/2023. by Dr. Kumanan Raghunathan et al.,
