 Senior Principal Scientist
Dr. Arunan C is a Senior Principal Scientist at the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE). With a PhD degree in Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University and post-doctoral research at EPFL, Switzerland, he brings extensive expertise in peptide chemistry, protein folding, and polymer-supported synthesis. His research has contributed to understanding amyloid peptides and their role in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.Over the years, Dr. Arunan has managed advanced projects in synthetic chemistry, spectroscopy, and peptide–protein interactions, alongside developing novel polymeric supports for solid-phase synthesis. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and presented his work at international symposia.At KSCSTE, he handles the KSCSTE Research Fellowship Scheme, Kerala Science Congress and Selective Augmentation of Research and Development (SARD). Schemes & programmes (including external funded Programmes): KSCSTE Research Fellowship, Selective Augmentation of Research and Development and Kerala Science Congress |
Academic
Academic Qualifications:
- PhD: Ph.D. Chemistry/Peptide Chemistry, Solid Phase Synthesis of Hydrophobic Peptide, 1998, Mahatma Gandhi University
- Post- graduation: (Subject, year, University)
- MSc Chemistry, 1988, MG University
- Graduation: (Subject, year, University)
- Bsc Chemistry, 1986, Kerala University
Professional Experience/ Academic Positions:
Research
Broad area
- Peptide Chemistry
- Peptide Synthesis
- Protein Folding
Details of ongoing and completed project
Publications
Best cited Publications
- Switch peptides in statu nascendi: induction of conformational transitions relevant to degenerative diseases; Manfred Mutter, Arunan Chandravarkar, Christine Boyat, John Lopez, Sonia Dos Santos, Bhubaneswar Mandal, Richard Mimna, Karine Murat, Luc Patiny, Lydiane Saucède, Gabriele Tuchscherer; Angewandte Chemie International Edition 43 (32), 4172-4178
- Switch-peptides: controlling self-assembly of amyloid β-derived peptides in vitro by consecutive triggering of acyl migrations; Sonia Dos Santos, Arunan Chandravarkar, Bhubaneswar Mandal, Richard Mimna, Karine Murat, Lydiane Saucède, Patricia Tella, Gabriele Tuchscherer, Manfred Mutter; Journal of the American Chemical Society 127 (34), 11888-11889.
- Kannurin, a novel lipopeptide from Bacillus cereus strain AK1: isolation, structural evaluation, and antifungal activities; K Ajesh, S Sudarslal, C Arunan, K Sreejith; Journal of applied microbiology 115 (6), 1287-1296
Awards
- CSIR Research Fellowship,
- Swiss National Science Foundation Fellowship for Post-doctoral studies.
- Young Scientist Award from STEC, Govt. of Kerala.
Membership
Membership in Professional Bodies
- Kerala Academy of Science
- Magnetic Resonance Society- Kerala
My Team
Shri. Nazar Mohammed
Project Fellow
Ms. Rajila R.L
Project Assistant
Contact
Dr. C. Arunan
Senior Principal Scientist, 4th Floor
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram-04
Email ID: carunan@gmail.com; carunan.kscste@kerala.gov.in
Phone (Office/Mob):0471- 2548314