Chiralpedia

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Educational Foundation

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  Ph.D. in Pharmacy
  Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu (2002)
  Thesis: "Studies on stereoisomeric discrimination in the release of chiral drugs from chiral matrices"

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  M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
  Panjab University, Chandigarh (1985)

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  B.Pharm
  Bangalore University (1982)

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  B.Sc (Chemistry)
  Calicut University (1977)

Academic Leadership & Research Excellence

Dr. Valliappan's illustrious career includes:

• Professorial roles at Annamalai University
• Visiting Professorship at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia#, USA
• Visiting Professor (Pharmacy) for the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), New Delhi
• Adjunct Professorship at SRM Institute of Science and Technology

# The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (formerly known as the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science) is a private university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On June 1, 2022, it officially merged with Saint Joseph's University https://www.sju.edu/, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences - https://www.sju.edu/departments/pharmaceutical-sciences

Research Leadership & Funded Projects

As Principal Investigator/Coordinator, Dr. Valliappan has successfully mobilized and executed major research projects worth ₹178 lakhs (≈$2.1M):

• UGC Major Research Project (2014-17): "Chiral HPLC Methods for the Analysis of Selected Drugs in Pharmaceutical Formulation and Biological Matrices" (₹8.0 lakhs, Completed)
• UGC-DRS Phase II (2015-20): Departmental Research Support in Chiral & Nanotechnology (₹120.5 lakhs, Coordinator, Completed)
• UGC-DRS Phase I (2009-14): Departmental Research Support in Novel Drug Delivery Systems and Chiral Separation & Analysis (₹41 lakhs, Deputy Coordinator, Completed)
• AICTE R&D Project(2002-05): "Bioequivalence Studies on Chiral Drugs Employing Chiral HPLC Analysis" (₹6.5 lakhs, Completed)

Core Research Domains

• Chiral HPLC method development for pharmaceutical & biological matrices
• Enantiopurity assessment of chiral switches and pharmaceuticals
• Chemometric optimization of chromatographic separations
• Stereochemical aspects of drug action and disposition
• Analytical method validation and quality control
• Application of artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical analysis

Editorial & Peer Review Contributions

A respected voice in analytical chemistry, Dr. Valliappan serves as a reviewer for leading international journals, ensuring rigorous scientific standards in:

• Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry (Springer)
• Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis (Elsevier)
• Journal of Separation Science (Wiley)
• Chromatographia (Springer)
• Journal of Chromatographic Science (Oxford)
• Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Future Drug Discovery (Taylor & Fran)
• Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
• Indian Drugs

His editorial roles include membership on the boards of Indian Drugs and the Journal of Phyto-pharmacotherapy and Natural Products.

Global Impact & Knowledge Dissemination

With 80+ publications, 30+ conference presentations, and supervision of 11 Ph.D. theses, Dr. Valliappan has shaped the field of chiral science. His contributions include:

• 86+ invited lectures and 10+ webinars worldwide on chiral separations and drug development
• 21 workshops/seminars organized, including UGC-sponsored programs on chiral synthesis and analysis
• 15+ popular science articles demystifying chirality for broader audiences
• Wikipedia contributions with 5 key articles:
  • Chiral drugs
    
  • Chiral switch
    
  • Chiral analysis
    
  • Chiral inversion
    
  • Chiral timeline

Vision for Chiralpedia

Chiralpedia embodies Dr. Valliappan's commitment to democratizing chiral knowledge. The platform integrates his research insights, educational tools, and industry collaborations to:

• Simplify complex stereochemical concepts for students and researchers
• Showcase cutting-edge applications in drug design and quality control
• Foster interdisciplinary dialogue through curated resources and forums

Connect with the Founder:

"In the mirror-world of chirality, small differences create monumental impacts. At Chiralpedia, we illuminate these nuances to drive innovation in medicine and beyond."

— Dr. Valliappan Kannappan