Dr. Baiju G. Nair
Dr. Baiju G. Nair
Associate Professor
Office Address:
Bioscience and Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut 673601, Kerala, India.
M.S, Dr.Eng
Educational Qualifications
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M.S, Dr.Eng
Professional Experience
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Department of Chemical engineering, Toyo University, Japan
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SPDR fellow, Nanomedical engineering laboratory, Riken
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JSPS foreign postdoctoral fellow, Adavanced Science Institute, Riken.
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Postdoctoral fellow, Yu Initiative Research Unit, ASI, Riken.
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Postdoctoral fellow, BNERC, University of Toyo, Japan
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Assistant Professor (Grade-1) School of Biotechnology, NIT Calicut
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Visiting Scientist, RIKEN, Japan
Research Contributions
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1. Patent granted: Indian Patent Grant No: 529982- A Natural Fiber Fortified Polymer Composite for Orthodontic Applications and Method of Preparing the Same.Development peptide-based scaffold for tissue engineering applications, JSPS BRIDGE, JSPS/IP/22002/BR220601 100000 JPY Research grant+ Travel and maintenance allowance 2. Development of orthodontic brackets using banana bract fiber braced polymer, BT-01, Innovative research grant (2021-2022) 3. Non-viral reprogramming of somatic cells to induce pluripotency FRG (2019-2021) 4. Magneto Optic sensor for cardiac biomarker detection Indo-Japan joint project DST/INT/JSPS/P-286/2019 5. Self-assembled DNA-RNA nanostructures for Drug delivery and gene silencing. RIKEN program for junior scientist.100547-2013000019130 (2014-2017) 6. RNA protein complex RNP nanotubes for an effective RNAi technology and molecular sensing JSPS 2222009, Khakenhi grant 15H01810 (2012-2014)
Journals
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3D printed arrowroot starch-gellan scaffolds for wound healing applications.Abey Joseph, L Fathah Muhammad, Athira S Vijayan, Joseph Xavier, KB Megha, Akash Karthikeyan, Nigina Gopinath, PV Mohanan, Baiju G Nair.International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,130604
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AS Vijayan, A Joseph, A Joseph, TS Abhijith, BG Nair, V Sajith
Progress in Organic Coatings 187, 108094
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Cu2+-Mediated Aggregation of Gold Nanoparticles as an Optical Probe for the Detection of Endotoxin
RV Nair, T Thomas, H Kuttoth, A Karthikeyan, BG Nair, N Sandhyarani
Langmuir 38 (35), 10826-10835
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Ueda, Seo, Baiju G Nair and Y. Ito. End-Sealed High Aspect Ratio Hollow Nanotube Encapsulating Anticancer Drug - Torpedo-Shaped Peptidic Nanocapsule, ACS NANO, 2019 in press
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Liping Zhu , T.isohima, Baiju G Nair, Y.Ito Template-Assisted Formation of Nanostructured Dopamine-Modified Polymers. Nanomaterials 10.3390/nano7110364 2017
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Baiju G Nair, Yue Zhou, Kyoji Hagiwara, Masashi Ueki, Takashi Isoshima, Hiroshi Abe and Yoshihiro Ito. Enhancement of synergistic gene silencing by RNA interference using branched “3-in-1” trimer siRNA. Journal of Material Chemistry B, 2017, 5, 4044-4051
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Baiju G. Nair, Kyoji Hagiwara, Motoki Ueda , Hsiao-hua Yu, Hsian-Rong Tseng, and Yoshihiro Ito. High Density of Aligned Nanowire Treated with Polydopamine for Efficient Gene Silencing by siRNA According to Cell Membrane Perturbation. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2016, 8 ,18693–18700.
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Baiju G Nair, Nakano,Y, Yoshihiro Ito, Abe Hiroshi. Transmembrane transport of molecules through nanotubes formed by protein nanotubes, Chemical Communications, 50 (2014) 602-604
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Baiju G Nair, Fukuda, T, Mizuki.T , T. Hanajiri, Maekawa. T, Intracellular trafficking of super paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles conjugated with TAT peptide: 3-dimensional electron tomography analysis, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 421 (2012) 763–767 5
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Baiju G Nair, Nagaoka, Y., Yoshida, Y., Maekawa, T., Sakthikumar, D. Aptamer conjugated magnetic nanoparticles as Nanosurgeons. Nanotechnology 21, 455102 (2010) (Highlighted as Top 10 articles in Asia by IOP) Aki, A., Baiju G Nair., Morimoto, H., Maekawa, T. Label-free determination of the number of biomolecules attached to individual cells by measurement of the cell’s electrophoretic mobility in a microchannel. PLoSONE 5(12):e15641. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0015641
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Sakthikumar, D., Baiju G Nair., Varghese, S.H., Nair, R., Maekawa, T., Hanajiri, T., Yoshida, Y. Biocompatibility of surface modified poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) by polymerized acetobromo-α-D-glucose. J Biomater Appl. 24, 527-544 (2010)
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Varghese, S.H., Nair, R., Baiju G Nair., Maekawa, T., Hanajiri, T., Yoshida, Y., Sakthikumar, D. Sensors based on Carbon Nanotubes. Current Nanoscience 6, 331-346 (2010)
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Nair, R., Varghese, S.H., Baiju G Nair, Maekawa, T., Hanajiri, T., Yoshida, Y., Sakthikumar, D. Nanoparticulate drug delivery in plants: A review. Plant Sci. 179, 154-163 (2010)
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Baiju G Nair., Varghese, S.H., Nair, R., Maekawa, T., Hanajiri, T., Yoshida, Y., Sakthikumar, D. Nanotechnology Platforms; an Innovative Approach to Brain tumor Therapy. Medicinal Chemistry, 7,488-503, 2011
Conferences
1. Baiju G Nair & Yoshihiro Ito. Vertically aligned silicon nanopillars as a bio-mimetic matrix for a complex biomolecule delivery system. PN&G, Tokyo, 2014
2. Baiju G Nair., Nakano.Y, Hiroshi Abe, Y.ito Transmembrane transport of molecules through nanotubes formed by protein nanotubes. Supramolecular chemistry CEMS, RIKEN, 2013 Tokyo, Japan.
3. Baiju G Nair, Nagaoka, Y., Fukuda, T., Sakthikumar, D. Maekawa, T Application of Bio-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles for cell manipulation studies.3rd International conference, 2011, Brno, Czech Republic, EU
4. Baiju G Nair, Nagaoka, Y., Yoshida, Y., Maekawa, T., Sakthikumar. D. Aptamer conjugated magnetic nanoparticles as nanosurgeons. Tech Connect World Nano expo and Conference. 103, 2010, California, USA.
5. Baiju G Nair, Raju, C.R., Fukuda, T., Maekawa, T., Sakthikumar, D. Nanoparticles in ethnic medicines of India, India-Japan Symposium, 2010, Tokyo, Japan.
6.Baiju G Nair., Hanajiri, T., Maekawa, T., Yoshida, Y., Usami, R., Sakthi Kumar.D.Nanodrug delivery for brain antitumor treatments. HOPE meeting, 2009, Japan. (Represented India in the HOPE Nobel laureate meeting)
7. Baiju G Nair, Nagaoka, Y., Yoshida, Y., Maekawa, T., Kaul, S., Sakthikumar. D.Intracellular manipulation of brain cells using aptamer conjugated magnetic nanoparticles. (2009)
8. Baiju G Nair, Varghese, S.H., Nair, R., Maekawa, T., Hanajiri, T., Yoshida, Y., Sakthi Kumar. D. Brain tumor therapy on the new nanoplatform. Sixth International symposium on Bioscience and Nanotechnology.(2008)
9. Baiju G Nair, Varghese, S.H., Nair, B.G., Maekawa, T., Hanajiri, T., Yoshida, Y.,Sakthikumar, D. Silica nanoparticle as drug carriers; Synthesis and control of particle size. (2008)
10. Varghese, S.H., Nair, R., Baiju G Nair, Maekawa, T., Hanajiri, T., Yoshida, Y., Sakthikumar, D. Cutting of Single wall carbon nanotubes for the development of biosensors. (2008
11. Baiju G Nair & Y.Ito. Polydopamine treated high dense nanowires for siRNA delivery. Biomedical Engineering forum, Tsukuba, Japan, 2017.
12. Baiju G Nair & Y.Ito. Mussel Inspired nanowires substrates for siRNA delivery. ANNIC 2016 Barcelona, November 8-11
13.Baiju G Nair & Y.Ito. Mussel Inspired nanointerface for efficient biomolecular delivery. GAMS, 2015 Dubai, December 7-9.
13.Baiju G Nair, Nakano.Y, Hiroshi Abe, Y.ito 4th High aspect ratio protein nanostructures for cell interrogation and molecular analysis. Molecular material conference (M3) A* IMRE, Biopolis, Singapore January 14-16,2014
14.Baiju G Nair, Nakano.Y, Hiroshi Abe, Y.ito High aspect ratio one dimensional nanostructures for cell interrogation and molecular analysis. Japanese Biomaterial society, Tokyo, November 7, 2013
15. Baiju G Nair, Raju, C.R, Fukuda, T. Maekawa, T., Sakthikumar, D. Nanoparticles in ethnic medicines of India, India-Japan Symposium, October 7, 2010, Japan.
16. Baiju G Nair, Varghese, S.H., Nair, R., Maekawa, T., Hanajiri, T., Yoshida, Y., Sakthi Kumar. D. A bio polymer developed from poly ethylene glycol - An effective material to modify the surface of the nano drugs (Oral presentation) Fifth International Congress of Nano-Bio Clean Tech (ICNBC) on October 27-30, 2008, Sanfrancisco, USA
Professional Training
1. JEOL, Japan for TEM, SEM
2. RIBM, Japan for High speed AFM
3. Asylum Research, Oxford Instruments for AFM.
4. Management of hazardous material, Riken.
5. Olympus, Japan for Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope
6. 3-D &4-D bioprinting , CellInk, Sweden.
Professional Bodies & collaborations
1. Executive member of Indian Scientist Association, Japan
2. Member of Indian JSPS alumni association
3. Member of Chemical society of Japan
4. Memeber of japanese polymeric society
Invited talks and Oral Presentations
1. Baiju G Nair & Y.Ito. Polydopamine treated high dense nanowires for siRNA delivery. Biomedical Engineering forum, Tsukuba, Japan, 2017.
2. Baiju G Nair & Y.Ito. Mussel Inspired nanowires substrates for siRNA delivery. ANNIC 2016 Barcelona.
3. Baiju G Nair & Y.Ito. Mussel Inspired nanointerface for efficient biomolecular delivery. GAMS, 2015 Dubai.
4. Baiju G Nair, Nakano.Y, Hiroshi Abe, Y.ito 4th High aspect ratio protein nanostructures for cell interrogation and molecular analysis. Molecular material conference (M3) A* IMRE, Biopolis, Singapore, 2014.
5. Baiju G Nair, Nakano.Y, Hiroshi Abe, Y.ito High aspect ratio one dimensional nanostructures for cell interrogation and molecular analysis. Japanese Biomaterial society, Tokyo, 2013
6. Baiju G Nair, Raju, C.R, Fukuda, T. Maekawa, T., Sakthikumar, D. Nanoparticles in ethnic medicines of India, India-Japan Symposium, 2010, Japan.
7. Baiju G Nair, Varghese, S.H., Nair, R., Maekawa, T., Hanajiri, T., Yoshida, Y., Sakthi Kumar. D. A bio polymer developed from poly ethylene glycol - An effective material to modify the surface of the nano drugs,Fifth International Congress of Nano-Bio Clean Tech (ICNBC) 2008, Sanfrancisco, USA.
Awards
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Innovative Research award by Biomedical engineering forum 2017,Tuskuba, Japan
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Awarded SPDR (Program for junior scientists)Riken, Japan.
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JSPS foreign postdoctoral fellowship, Japan, 2012.
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Best PhD student award
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Best Research presentation : 3rd International conference NANOCON-2011,Brno, Czech Republic, EU
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Monbugakasho fellowship: MEXT 2008 for doctoral program. (Japanese government and MHRD India.
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University topper – Secured Rank for MS program.
Research Areas
1. 3-D & 4-D bioprinting for tissue engineering applications
2. Biomimetic nanoplatforms and cell engineering
3. Functional biomaterials for Food and Agritchnology
4. Bionanoengineering and health care
5. Bio-inspired materials and nanotechnology
Opportunities
Postdoctoral Positions: Prospective candidates are encouraged to reach out directly.
Doctoral Candidates: We welcome highly motivated individuals with strong academic credentials to get in touch.GATE, CSIR, DBT, INSPIRE qualified candidates are encouraged to join in my laboratory.
Internships: We are actively seeking motivated students for internship opportunities. Feel free to contact us. bgnair@nitc.ac.in
Books
- Microfluidics and Multi Organs on Chip, Springer, Nature Baiju G Nair 2022.
- Understanding the interaction of nanoparticles at the cellular interface, Stanford Press, Baiju G Nair 2021
- Fermenter design, Industrial microbiology, and Biotechnology, ISBN 978-9811652134 Springer Baiju G Nair 2021
- Briefs in Nanotheranostics: Frontiers in Nano therapeutics, Springer, Baiju G Nair 2017
- RNA as a nanomaterial, Encyclopedia of Polymeric Nanomaterials, Springer, Baiju G Nair 2015