Dr. Vinitha Packirisamy holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physical Chemistry from the University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai. Her doctoral research, titled “Quenching Dynamics of Atomically Precise Luminescent Metal Nanoclusters on Interaction with Proteins and Toxic Metal Ions,” was carried out under the guidance of Dr. P. Prabhu, Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), University of Madras.

She also completed her post-graduation project on “Synthesis of Thiolate-Stabilized Silver Nanoclusters for Spectrophotometric Determination of Toxic Metal Ions,” demonstrating her strong foundation in nanomaterial synthesis and analytical chemistry.

Dr. Vinitha was a first-rank holder in both her undergraduate (B.Sc.) and post-graduate (M.Sc.) programs, earning Prof. Dr. T. Balakrishnan and Prof. P. Natarajan Endowment Gold Medals for academic excellence. She was also the recipient of the prestigious DST-INSPIRE Fellowship (2018–2023) awarded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Professional Experience

Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer (May 2024 – Present) at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Dr. Vinitha contributes to both teaching and research in the fields of biochemistry, nanomaterials, and environmental chemistry. Her multidisciplinary expertise bridges chemistry and biomedical sciences, fostering innovation in energy materials and biosensing.

Research Interests

Her research focuses on:

• Luminescent metal nanoclusters and their interaction with biomolecules

• Nanomaterials for environmental pollutant detection and removal

• Energy storage applications, including supercapacitors

• Green synthesis and sustainable nanotechnology

Scientific Publications & Contributions

Dr. Vinitha has authored and co-authored over 18 peer-reviewed journal articles in high-impact international journals such as ACS Omega, Journal of Molecular Liquids, BioNanoScience, and International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

She has also contributed to four international book chapters published by Springer Nature and Woodhead Publishing, covering advanced topics in nanomaterials, chemosensing, and hybrid-nanomaterial fabrication.

Her publications include several corresponding author papers, highlighting her leadership in collaborative scientific research.

Conference Presentations

She has presented her research in multiple international and national conferences, including those organized by the University of Madras, NIT Warangal, and Indian Society of Analytical Scientists. Her presentations have focused on the photophysical properties, biosensing mechanisms, and green synthesis of metal nanoclusters.

Awards & Honours

• First Rank Holder in both B.Sc. and M.Sc.

• Recipient of Endowment Gold Medals for academic distinction.

• DST-INSPIRE Fellowship Awardee (2018–2023) by DST, Govt. of India.

• Corresponding Author in multiple international publications — demonstrating leadership and independent research capability.

Eligibility for the Women Researcher Award

Dr. Vinitha Packirisamy’s outstanding academic record, pioneering research on luminescent metal nanoclusters, and impactful contributions to environmental and energy materials position her as a highly deserving candidate for the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.

Her consistent scholarly productivity, mentorship in academia, and commitment to advancing sustainable nanoscience exemplify excellence in research and innovation among women scientists in India.